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Updated on January 30, 2019. Medical content reviewed by Dr. Joseph Rosado, MD, M.B.A, Chief Medical Officer
The marijuana plant contains an array of chemicals and compounds. Many are known as terpenes, which belong to a large group of aromatic organic hydrocarbons. Below is an in-depth guide on terpenes as they relate to marijuana, including their role and the main types.
You’ve likely heard of the word “turpentine,” and its distinctive piney smell. The word terpene is derived from the main ingredient in turpentine.
Terpenes are the fragrant oils that are secreted alongside CBD, THC and other cannabinoids. They’re the aroma that cannabis users know so well. They affect both the taste and aroma of your bud, and some terpenes are believed to have medicinal effects.
Without terpenes, marijuana would be bland. Cannabinoids, like THC, have little taste or odor. Terpenes are the pungent oils that give cannabis distinctive flavors like berry, pine, citrus and mint.
Much like with other strong-smelling flowers and plants, terpenes in marijuana evolved for adaptive purposes: to lure pollinators and repel predators.
There are a handful of factors that influence the terpene development of the plant, including:
Even the time of day can influence a plant’s terpene development. For instance, as a grower, you’ll find that the aroma is most often stronger at dawn than it is at dusk. Typically, the aroma of the cannabis plant is more intense during its flowering growing stage, but it can vary depending on fertilizers, weather and growing conditions. Generally speaking, a cannabis plant that has a minimal aroma will also have little flavor.
When grown using different fertilizers or in various soils, some strains can produce different profiles because of these variations.
More than 200 different terpenes have been found in the marijuana plant. Each cannabis strain offers a unique terpene composition and type. For instance, a strain of blueberry inherits a berry aroma, while lavender is sweet and floral.
Since there are more than 200 terpenes, there are practically limitless combinations. These endless possibilities of terpene combinations present variations in the effects, aroma and taste of marijuana.
Differences Between Terpenes and Terpenoids
You might have heard about terpenoids, which are compounds related to terpenes. The terms terpenoid and terpene are often used interchangeably, but they have different meanings. The main distinction between them is that terpenes are hydrocarbons, with the only components present being hydrogen and carbon. Terpenoids, on the other hand, have been dried and cured, and therefore chemically modified.
Where Cannabis Terpenes Come From
Terpenes are synthesized in weed inside glandular trichomes in secretory cells, and exposure to light increases production. Terpenes in cannabis are mostly found in unfertilized female marijuana flowers in high concentrations before their deterioration process.
Growers use steam distillation or vaporization to extract the essential oils from the plant. A lot of terpenes vaporize at much the same temperature as THC, although some are more volatile.
Functions of Terpenes
Terpenes ensure several functions. Plants use these aromatic compounds to attract the insects that pollinate flowers, thus ensuring reproduction. Terpenes also provide the cannabis plant with natural protection from insects, bacteria, fungus and other environmental stresses. Since plants can’t move to escape predators or flee when nearby plants begin overwhelming their territory, they have come up with an efficient defense system: terpenes.
What Terpenes in Cannabis Are Used For
Terpenes, like cannabinoids, bind to receptors in your brain and produce certain effects. Terpenes work in tandem to either inhibit or activate the effects of other compounds within the marijuana plant.
Because of variances in curing and growing techniques, different harvests may exhibit entirely unique terpenoid profiles. The only real way to know a strain’s terpene potency is through lab testing. However, you don’t need to be a botanist, marijuana grower or scientist to identify which terpene will produce your desired therapeutic effect. Your nose is highly effective at identifying terpenes.
One study shows medical cannabis strains can differ substantially among sources, and sometimes even between harvests. You can quickly identify certain strains by their smell when they have fairly high concentrations of certain terpenes.
For example, strains that smell like clove or musk tend to deliver relaxing, sedative effects (high myrcene terpene levels), strains that smell like lemon tend to produce an uplift in attitude and mood (high limonene terpene levels) and those with a piney smell tend to deliver memory retention and mental alertness (high pinene terpene levels).
Terpenoids are said to reduce THC-induced anxiety, immunosuppression and cholinergic deficit, but also enhance cortical activity, increase cerebral blood flow, provide anti-inflammatory activity and kill respiratory pathogens. They provide a wide range of biological properties, such as:
Skin penetration
Reduce the side effects of chemotherapy
Anti-hyperglycemic
Antiparasitic activities
The Role of Terpenes and Cannabis
You’re likely familiar with marijuana being used as a recreational drug as well as a therapeutic remedy, but what you may not realize is the subtle aspect of it also being an aromatic plant. Think about the herbs in your kitchen. They’re considered to be aromatic plants, since they have a certain terpene profile that produces a distinctive flavor. Likewise, cannabis is a complex plant, and its potential terpene combinations are endless. These terpenes create a broad range of flavors and aromas in marijuana that can be used in aromatherapy.
Many terpenes in plants act in harmony with other terpenes, and some either activate other compounds in a plant or inhibit formation. For instance, scientists can manipulate cannabinoids into different desired ratios when they understand the role of different terpenes. Some terpenes balance the psychoactive and physiological effects of cannabis.
Furthermore, it turns out terpenes are just as healthy for people as they are for plants. In Dr. Ethan Russo’s 2011 report published in theBritish Journal of Pharmacology, he discussed the many therapeutic qualities of terpenoids that aren’t found in CBD-only products.
One terpenoid is beta-caryophyllene (BCP). Cannabis contains a significant amount of this BCP terpene, which contributes to the flavor and aroma. You find this terpene in other legal herbs, food plants and spices. For instance, it’s what contributes to black pepper’s spiciness. It also triggers CB2 receptors and behaves much like a non-psychoactive anti-inflammatory.
Jürg Gertsch, a Swiss scientist, documented BCP’s binding relationship with CB2 receptors in 2008 and called it a “dietary cannabinoid.” In fact, it’s the only terpenoid said to activate a cannabinoid receptor directly, and is one reason leafy green vegetables are so good for us.
Both cannabinoids and terpenoids increase blood flow, kill respiratory pathogens like MRSA (antibiotic-resistant bacteria) and enhance cortical activity. MRSA has claimed tens of thousands of American lives in recent years. In Dr. Russo’s report, cannabinoid-terpenoid interactions were named as being effective treatments for:
Bacterial and fungal infections
Terpenes are an essential element of your overall experience with cannabis. They not only influence the smell and taste of cannabis strains, but also have varying effects on your mind and body. You may have heard of the term “entourage effect,” which is the total effect of all cannabis components. This documented anomaly is what separates one strain from another, and it relies on terpene-produced physiological effects.
The FDA has recognized terpenes as being safe. They act on your neurotransmitters and receptors, and are likely to dissolve in or combine with fats or lipids. The terpenes in cannabis act as serotonin reuptake inhibitors (antidepressants like Prozac), increase dopamine activity, enhance norepinephrine activity (tricyclic antidepressants like Elavil) and augment gamma-aminobutyric acid. However, more research is needed to describe and predict exactly how cannabis terpenes may be used in treating certain health conditions.
Terpenes Affect Both Aromas and Medicinal Properties
Terpenoid profiles differ between strains, and affect not only the aroma and flavors of weed, but also influence their medicinal properties. They can either work together or act to inhibit the effects of cannabinoids.
For instance, some terpenoids dilate your lungs’ capillaries, making it easier for vaporized or smoked THC to enter your bloodstream. One terpenoid, nerolidol, is a sedative that penetrates your skin and sucks up topicals more quickly to help with pain and skin ailments. Ongoing research is being conducted to evaluate the value of terpenoids to treat health conditions such as the ones mentioned above.
Among the 200 or more known terpenes in weed, each plant strain has its own unique terpene composition, leading to various tastes, smells and effects in different strains. When doctors, patients, growers and recreational users know the terpene composition in a strain, they can test a sample to verify its identity.
The varied attraction of the different pot flavors is impressive enough. However, the most alluring characteristic of terpenes is their capability of interacting with other compounds in cannabis. Over the past several decades, most of the varieties of marijuana have been grown to contain high THC levels. Because of this, other cannabinoids like CBD are only found in trace amounts. This is what led many people to believe terpenes play a big part in distinguishing the various cannabis strain effects.
THC binds to cannabinoid receptors in your brain, where it produces the psychoactive effects. Some terpenes also affect the chemical output of these receptor sites. Others alter the amount of THC that passes through your blood-brain barrier. As mentioned, terpenes also influence neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine by modifying their production and destruction rate, their availability of receptors and their movement.
The effects produced vary among marijuana terpenes, with some promoting acuity and focus and others relieving stress.
Main Types of Terpenes
Whether you’re a grower searching for a way to tailor a strain, a patient looking for therapeutic effects or a recreational user looking for a specific buzz, you can put terpenes to your advantage by learning about them. Below are 10 primary types of terpenes.
Primary Terpenes
1. Limonene
As its name suggests, limonene gives off a citrusy smell. Limonene has gained medical attention for its anti-carcinogenic properties. Limonene’s properties can be used as potential treatments such as:
Anti-carcinogenic
Aspergillus protector
Mental acuity improvements
Gallstone reduction
Sex drive enhancement
Immune system stimulation
Systolic pressure increases
Strains with high limonene levels include Lemon Diesel, OG Kush and Sour Diesel.
2. Myrcene
Myrcene is the most prevalent terpene in weed varieties. Its concentration is what makes a strain have either a Sativa or Indica effect. You get a more sedative high from strains that have more than 0.5 percent of myrcene. Strains with less than 0.5 percent myrcene produce an energizing effect.
The myrcene terpene is thought to work together with THC, increasing its psychoactive effects. Different strains that contain myrcene smell like cloves or give off a musky, earthy and sometimes tropical or citrus aroma. Its potential medicinal properties include:
Analgesic (pain relief)
Anti-insomnia
Antispasmodic (muscle relaxant)
Anti-mutagenic (inhibits cell mutation)
High myrcene strains include Skunk1, El Nino, White Widow, Pure Kush and Himalayan Gold.
3. Linalool
This terpene has a citrus, floral, sweet and lavender smell. It has tranquilizing effects and has been found to help those with psychosis. Its potential medicinal properties include:
Anti-epileptic
Acne topical relief
Strains high in linalool include Lavender, G-13, LA Confidential and Amnesia Haze.
4. Caryophyllene
The caryophyllene terpene has a spicy, black pepper smell. It’s been said to selectively activate CB2 receptors, even though it’s not a cannabinoid. Because of this, researchers are studying its potential medicinal properties, including:
Diabetes reduction
Chemotherapy enhancement
Relief of inflammatory bowel disease
Strains with high levels of caryophyllene include Green Lantern and Hash Plant.
5. Alpha Bisabolol
The alpha bisabolol terpene has a floral aroma and flavor. It’s also found in chamomile. Its potential medicinal properties include:
Bacteria fighting
It can even be used as a deodorizer. The Oracle strain contains high levels of this terpene.
6. Borneol
This terpene has a camphor and mint aroma and has been used in Chinese medicine. Its potential medicinal properties include:
Fatigue and stress relief
Bronchodilator
Strains with borneol include K13 and Silver Haze.
7. Delta-3 Carene
The delta-3 carene terpene has an earthy or piney aroma and flavor. Studies have shown this terpene useful as an anti-inflammatory. It’s often used to treat excess bodily fluids, treat inflammation and repair bones.
Researchers have found 80 strains in 162 cannabis plants containing this terpene.
Like other cannabis terpenes, delta-3 carene is effective in treating an array of medical conditions due to its anti-inflammatory effect. Research studies and anecdotal evidence shows it promotes quick bone healing. It has potential to treat symptoms of conditions like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, according to researchers.
Its anti-inflammatory qualities are most often used for treating:
Other systemic inflammatory conditions
When delta-3 carene is combined with other cannabinoids and terpenes, it is an effective part of an entire treatment plan for these and other common conditions and diseases.
8. Eucalyptol
The eucalyptol terpene smells like eucalyptus leaves, with only small levels found in weed. Its potential medicinal properties include:
Mental acuity
Strains with this terpene include Super Silver Haze.
9. Nerolidol
Nerolidol has a woodsy, fresh-bark aroma, with potential medicinal properties that include:
Skin penetrant
Strains with this terpene include Jean Guy.
10. Pinene
As its name suggests, pinene has the distinct aroma of pine and fir. There are two structural compounds of pinene: alpha (a-pinene) and beta (b-pinene). Both forms are essential components of pine resin. Pinene is mostly found in pine woods, balsamic resin and citrus fruits. Its potential medicinal properties include:
Local antiseptic
Anticancer activity (a-pinene)
Pinene has also been found to lessen the effects of THC.
Secondary Terpenes
Besides primary terpenes, 20 secondary terpenes come in substantial concentrations. Three secondary terpenes include:
1. Ocimene
Ocimene is an isomeric hydrocarbon. Many plants and fruits contain it, including cannabis. It’s known for its fragrant, sweet, woodsy and herbaceous aromas. Ocimene works as a defense system for plants in their natural environment. Its medicinal properties include:
Marijuana strains that have high levels of ocimene include Strawberry Cough, Golden Goat, Space Queen and Chernobyl.
2. Terpinolene
Another isomeric hydrocarbon, terpinolene, is characterized by its floral, piney, herbal and fresh aroma. It’s sometimes citrusy and found in a variety of fragrant plants, including cannabis. Its medicinal properties include:
Anticarcinogenic
Terpinolene is typically found in Sativa strains. Strains high in this terpene include Jack Herer, Super Jack, Pineapple Jack and J1.
3. Guaiol
Guaiol is a sesquiterpenoid alcohol, not an oil. It’s found in guaiacum and cypress pine. Guaiol works effectively as an insect repellent. Its medicinal properties include:
Cough suppressant
Strains that have high levels of guaiol include Liberty Haze, Chocolope and Blue Kush.
The Future of Terpenes: Testing Marijuana Strains for Terpenes
Testing pot strains for terpenes is an evolving science. There’s still much to learn about terpenes and their benefits. Researchers will continue to extract and test them clinically.
As a marijuana consumer, your nose is helpful in detecting terpenes in strains. Your nose can only go so far, though. You need to chemically analyze cannabis to know what’s truly in it. Being able to analyze marijuana for its chemical profile allows growers to narrow down precisely and produce specific results. It also allows patients to know which strains will help with their symptoms and make them feel better and allow recreational users to look forward to certain characteristics.
How can you determine a strain’s chemical profile without the hassle and expense of lab testing? Tools like MyDx can help. This tool is a “portable lab” that uses both an analyzer and cannabis-specific sensor to detect cannabinoids and terpenes. When you’re able to track how a strain relieves your symptoms and make you feel, you can identify the best strains for your particular situation.
Terpenes and their effects make for a fascinating topic, and open up exploration by researchers, growers and the medical community to identify further beneficial applications.
Search Medical Dispensaries for Specific Terpenes
As marijuana is becoming legal in more states for both medicinal and recreational purposes, research on strain-specific development will become more accessible. As people become more aware of the different types and effects of terpenes, medical dispensaries are starting to cater to specific requests.
Remember, terpenes and marijuana and their effects can vary among strains and harvests. Therefore, you can’t rely on old information when you buy your weed. Now, when you search for a medical cannabis dispensary or a doctor, you can now discuss the different terpenes found in different strains.
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Responsibility is on the bears to find new reasons to go back to single digits.This also means that the bulls will have more than one attempt at breaching the resistance here and at $15 per share. Of course, for this to happen, management will have to avoid creating its own drama with balance sheet issues or strategic flubs.Nicolas Chahine is the managing director of SellSpreads.com. As of this writing, he did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. Join his live chat room for free here. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 7 'A'-Rated Stocks to Buy Under $10 * 7 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Growth and Income in the 2020s * 7 Tech Stocks to Buy As the Trade War Ends The post 3 Stocks To Trade That Are Ready to Move in 2020 appeared first on InvestorPlace.
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Market Morning: US Steel Trouble, Amazon Self Ships, Starliner Fails, American Goes Non-Binary
So Much For Steel Tariffs U.S. Steel Corp. (NYSE:X) is going through some hard times. The company announced Thursday afternoon that it isn’t doing too well, and the Trump tariffs on steel imports haven’t helped at all. It will slash its dividend 80% to a penny per quarter and stop repurchasing its own stock, lay off […]The post Market Morning: US Steel Trouble, Amazon Self Ships, Starliner Fails, American Goes Non-Binary appeared first on Market Exclusive.
U.S. Steel to Eliminate 1,545 Michigan Jobs
(Bloomberg) -- U.S. Steel Corp. has now lost much of the ground it gained when President Donald Trump implemented his steel import tariffs less than two years ago.Back then, Chief Executive Officer David Burritt hailed Trump’s tariffs and the company responded by restarting two blast furnaces and rehiring steel workers. Now, U.S. Steel is facing harsh scrutiny after delivering a barrage of bad news this week that included idling its giant plant outside Detroit and laying off as many as 1,545 workers.U.S. steelmakers have faced slowing demand for their products, and U.S. Steel has been particularly hard hit because of aging plants that are less efficient than rivals’ with newer technology. That’s led to a spate of corporate operational initiatives under different names that have shifted multiple times since 2014.The changing strategies “raise concerns that there’s no long-term, overriding execution capability to improve competitiveness,” Richard Bourke, a senior credit analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, said in a note. “Cash costs from layoffs will likely exceed savings from the cuts, in our view.”Bourke cited the “Carnegie Way,” the Asset Revitalization program, steel technology projects and Big River investment among the “ever-changing operational priorities.”U.S. Steel stock has sunk by about a third this year, hitting the lowest since 2016 in October, even as the broader U.S. equity market hit all-time highs. The shares dropped 11% to $11.92 on Friday in New York, the biggest decline since September.The plunge comes amid concern over how well the company will be able to supply steel for critical automotive products as it moves some production next year from the Detroit area to its operations in Gary, Indiana.“They just idled their main automotive mill,” said Dan DeMare, a regional sales manager for Heidtman Steel, an Ohio-based steel distributor. “They have bet everything on their commercial ability to be viable and offer the cost to market that’s required, and they’re going to have facilities, equipment and a plan to execute. They’ve failed miserably at that so far.”Mixed ReactionThe company’s late-Thursday night announcement was met with a mixed reaction from Jefferies LLC, which said that while the loss was worse than analysts had expected, there would be benefits for the industry as a whole from the plant closures.Although the loss “likely surprises most investors, its proactive move to permanently idle Great Lakes Works is laudable,” analysts including Martin Englert said in a note. “We see the shuttering of U.S. flat-rolled steelmaking capacity as a broader incremental positive for the domestic industry into 2020 and beyond given the numerous expansions planned by peers.”The Trump administration put 25% duties on imported steel in March 2018, fulfilling a campaign promise to help the steel industry, which he said was suffering from dumping by actors like China. Michigan was narrowly won by Trump in 2016, helping pave his way to the White House.That didn’t help the production facilities near Detroit.“Current market conditions and the long-term outlook for Great Lakes Works made it imperative that we act now,” CEO Burritt said in a statement Thursday.It was a change from his comments in 2018 when the company restarted two blast furnaces in Granite City, Illinois. Back then, the CEO hailed Trump’s tariffs for creating the market conditions to boost supply and re-hire workers.U.S. Steel’s announcements don’t mean the import tariffs aren’t working, U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Friday.Many of those laid off at the U.S. Steel facility outside of Detroit will be able to find work in nearby General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. plants, Ross said in an interview with Bloomberg Television. The problem with U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes plant, he said, is that it was just too high-cost to run.“What is happening is they are rationalizing a bit their production so that they will be more competitive in the future as we continue to go forward,” Ross said.\--With assistance from Steven Frank, Jake Lloyd-Smith and Reg Gale.To contact the reporter on this story: Joe Deaux in New York at jdeaux@bloomberg.netTo contact the editors responsible for this story: Phoebe Sedgman at psedgman2@bloomberg.net, Steven Frank, Joe RyanFor more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.com©2019 Bloomberg L.P.
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VTF gears up for the establishment of centre development
Kumasi, April 7, GNA - The Vocational Training for Females (VTF) Programme of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana has embarked on the growing of medicinal herbs and economic trees on four of its 14-acre land at Kyirapatre near Kumasi.
The idea is to prepare the site at the Ramseyer Vocational Institute for the establishment of the Presbyterian Centre for Vocational Instructors Development.
Miss Comfort Ntiamoa-Mensah, Director of VTF and Co-ordinator of the project, said this after she has led 12 vocational and technical students and their teachers from Germany, staff and students from Ramseyer Vocational Institute and staff of VTF to plant economic trees at the site on Tuesday. They planted avocado pears, different orange species including sweet orange, lemond and manderina, oil palm seedlings, pineapples, timber trees including Framo, Abako, Mahogany, Danwoma and Amire as well as exotic Jaboticaba and Ranbotan.
The medicinal herbs included black pepper, prekese, nutmeg and cinnamon were planted last year and that 15 million cedis had been sunk into the project.
Miss Ntiamoa-Mensah indicated that the economic tree project is being funded by the Canadian Protestant Development Services, while the medical herbs project is also being funded by the Presbyterian World Service and Development.
She said the growing of the herbs and the trees would not be used for only teaching and research projects but also provide revenue to feed the centre.
Miss Ntiamoa-Mensah said efforts were being made towards the sourcing of funds for work to begin on the centre by next year.
Mr Edward Yeboah-Danso, founder/director, Ahyiresu Naturalist Centre at Aburi in the Eastern region and a consultant to the project, hoped it will go a long way to make the centre to become viable when it is built.. Mr Emmanuel Appiah, Principal of Ramseyer Vocational Institute, stressed the need for educational institutions to embark on tree planting, adding that it also behoves on all Ghanaians to plant trees in support of the government's afforestation programme.
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How the FBI retraced the steps of the Florida teen obsessed with the Columbine shooting
The frantic hunt for a Florida teen described by authorities as "infatuated" with the Columbine massacre started after a series of red flags.
Thursday, April 18th 2019, 3:55 PM EDT
(CNN) -- The frantic hunt for a Florida teen described by authorities as "infatuated" with the Columbine massacre started after a series of red flags that included her buying three one-way plane tickets to Denver.
Sol Pais, 18, traveled to Colorado this week from her home in the Miami suburb of Surfside.
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As soon as the Miami high school student arrived in Denver on Monday night, she legally bought a pump-action shotgun at a shop less than two miles from Columbine High School, the FBI said.
Authorities in Miami notified their Denver counterparts that she was armed and considered a threat to the Columbine High School, leading to a shut down of at least 19 school districts in the Denver area.
About 24 hours later, she was found dead in the mountains outside Denver on Wednesday. Schools will reopen under tightened security Thursday for a Denver suburb already edgy with the 20th anniversary of the Columbine High School mass shooting just days away.
She made 'troubling' comments about Columbine
Since her death, alarming details have emerged about her past along with an electronic trail on a website that appears to allude to her plans.
Pais had made credible but not specific threats before and after traveling from Miami to Denver on Monday night, said Dean Phillips, the agent in charge of the FBI office in Denver.
Pais first raised suspicions with comments she made to people in Florida, the FBI said. Those comments were shared with police, who notified federal officials, he said, without elaborating on what they were.
"She made several comments to folks that we obtained through interviews ... comments that were troubling with regards to her infatuation with Columbine, the recognition that the Columbine anniversary is coming this week," Phillips said.
In addition to the comments, authorities discovered that she had bought three one-way tickets from Miami to Denver for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Phillips said.
"Things like buying three one-way tickets on consecutive days, very unusual activity ... that caused us great concern that obviously we worked quickly to identify and address," Phillips said.
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She arrived in Denver with the ticket she bought for Monday, he said. After her arrival, the FBI received concerning information about her and worked to track her down and retrace her steps. By then, she'd already bought a gun and was nowhere to be found.
A rideshare pinpointed her location
After law enforcement officials found out she was already in the state, they issued an alert Tuesday saying that she was last seen wearing a black shirt and camouflage pants.
Investigators discovered that she was moving around Jefferson County, where Columbine High School is located, in an "Uber-type of a system," Sheriff Jeff Shrader said. A driver had dropped her off at the foothills of Mount Evans, the FBI said.
Police waited for daylight to begin scouring the area for any clues on her location.
"It was a long night, we had a 24-hour command post," Phillips said.
She was found dead Wednesday morning of an apparent self-inflicted shotgun wound. Her body was found at the base of Mount Evans, a national recreation area outside Denver, Phillips said.
It's unclear why Pais went to Mount Evans, about 60 miles west of Denver. The driver of a rideshare or another vehicle dropped her off there, and later helped police pinpoint the location, authorities said.
She appeared to keep an online journal
Investigators are looking into a website believed to be connected to her, an FBI official said.
The website, which CNN is not naming, had scanned, handwritten journal entries from someone who signed them Sol Pais.
Some of the journals are barely legible -- sometimes because of handwriting, other times because of the scanning. There are a number of crude drawings of weapons, from long rifles to handguns and knives. One drawing has a trench coat figure holding an apparent weapon.
In most of the entries, the individual rambles about feeling like they did not belong in this world. Oftentimes, the writer would quote song lyrics.
One message on the website offered a dark insight into its potential purpose.
"The purpose of this site is for me to give insight into the thoughts I rarely, if ever, share with others, while remaining somewhat anonymous," one of the messages read.
"Everything from journal entries to my personal interests -- I want to leave a record of myself before I, well. ..." The final journal entry posted on the website is signed Sol Pais.
CNN could not independently confirm the website belonged to Pais. Phillips confirmed the FBI is looking into the website.
She bought her gun legally
Pais passed two background clearances by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, the gun shop said in a post on social media. It said the store had no reason to suspect she was a threat to herself or anyone else.
While she was considered a threat to the community and schools, there was no information on any specific threat to a particular place, Phillips said.
More than 2,000 miles away, Pais' relatives are relieved no one was hurt, said Surfside Police Chief Julio Yero, who broke the news of her death to her parents.
"This family contributed greatly to this investigation from the very onset," Yero said. "They provided us valuable information that led us to Colorado, and a lot of things that assisted in preventing maybe more loss of life."
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Travel Site Caters to Couples
Published at 5:27 pm on March 23, 2011
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Love a romantic getaway but find that the planning can take the magic out of the vacation?
That’s where Mr and Mrs Smith steps in. The boutique and luxury hotel booking specialist offers a carefully curated list of hotels around the globe, all tailored to couples looking for an amorous escape.
Founder James Lohan said the site caters to “time poor urbanites,” who don’t have the time to research boutique hotels or shop for best deals. The Website, with an office in New York City, has just launched a U.S. version.
Lohan says Mr & Mrs Smith curates its hotels differently than other travel site models. A tastemaker couple visits every single hotel to write the review and then “a network of spies keeps content up to date,” he said.
”Nobody can buy their way into the collection,” Lohan said. “For us, it’s not about stars and diamonds, but more unique, smaller properties.”
Among the carefully chosen properties: The Bowery Hotel and Crosby Street Hotel in Manhattan. In Turks & Caicos, there’s Parrot Cay set “on a private island’s mile long beach.” In the mood for mountains? A Berber castle retreat in the Atlas mountains of Morocco is sure to re-ignite any romance.
The site has more than 700 hotels around the world in 300 different destinations. Each property, Lohan says, also promises “a little bit of magic.”
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Joel Embiid's first signature shoe is set to be released in Fall 2020.
The Sixers' center promised he had "big things" planned when he signed with Under Armour in October 2018. He announced the upcoming release of the UA Embiid 1's on Tuesday afternoon in Baltimore.
Joel Embiid just announced in Baltimore that his Under Armour Embiid 1 signature shoe will release in Fall 2020.
He’ll become the 17th NBA player to have a Sig — and the only Center.
An outline of Africa is featured on the heel, the 1st point of contact for anyone wearing it. pic.twitter.com/L3NZWrMAIN
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) January 14, 2020
According to an Under Armour press release, Embiid played a significant part in designing the shoe.
During the design process, Joel relayed what mattered most to him," the release reads, "a sneaker that could handle a versatile player capable of draining buckets from beyond the arch when they want, and posterizing the competition in the paint when they need. By studying Embiid's shooting form and mobility on the court, the UA team engineered a positionless shoe intended to help any player — from the 5 to the 1 — perform better than the jerseys across from them.
The UA Embiid 1 will also help fans discover more about Joel, each colorway spotlighting a critical moment or victory from Joel's emerging career.
Under Armour will first release The Embiid 1 Origin, followed by several colorways throughout the 2020-21 season, each of which will "spotlight a critical moment from Joel's emerging career," per the release.
The 25-year-old Embiid, who had surgery Friday on a torn ligament in the ring finger of his left hand, has averaged 24.1 points, 11.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 189 NBA games.
"As a kid, I never could have dreamed of being in this situation with my own signature shoe," Embiid said in the release. "The process has been incredible with the work that's been put in. Not a lot of guys in my profession get this opportunity and I'm truly grateful for it. I can't wait to debut it on the court."
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By The Associated Press December 01, 2017 12:29 AM
NEW YORK -- When it was over, the question posed to Fran Dunphy was simple:
Was this his team's best performance so far this season?
His answer, though, could and maybe should concern future opponents.
"I don't know that I can say that," Dunphy said after Temple's 76-60 rout of South Carolina on Thursday night in the second game of the Under Armour Reunion at Madison Square Garden.
Quinton Rose scored a season-high 24 points to lead Temple, which improved to 4-1 with its fourth win in its last five games. Damion Moore finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Obi Enechionyia added 15 points for the Owls.
"(I'm) proud of our guys," Dunphy said.
Pride was not the emotion Dunphy's counterpart, Frank Martin, felt after the 16-point loss.
"We just got thoroughly outplayed," said Martin, who later added, "Guys have to understand how to play in college," after South Carolina dropped to 5-2. The game was South Carolina's first at Madison Square Garden since Sweet 16 and Elite Eight wins over Baylor and Florida, respectively, last March.
"This is good for us," Martin said. "We've got a young team. We've got to learn. We've got to learn."
David Beatty led the Gamecocks with 13 points. Maik Kotsar scored 12 and Justin Minaya tallied 11.
Leading 38-27 at the start of the second half, Temple outscored the Gamecocks 16-12 in the first 8:20 to extend its lead 54-39. The Owls started the second half with two Enechionyia dunks and a jumper, a Moore jam and jumper, and eight points from Rose.
"I was going out there trying to be aggressive," said Rose, who praised Moore's play. "It makes it a thousand times easier. The guy on defense has to make a decision earlier. If (Moore has) it going (the defender) knows I'm going to dump it off, but he also has to step up and stop me from scoring."
The lead grew to 60-41 after Moore's putback and layup on consecutive possessions. Following the layup with 9:39 left, Martin called time out. It did not matter as Temple pushed its lead to 23, 66-43, after Rose's layup at 6:27.
"We kept missing shots and then turnovers," Martin said. "We had 17 turnovers (and) 12 of them were steals. You give Temple 12 steals (and) they're coming at you in the open court. They're going to make you pay almost every time.
"We struggled to guard the dribble. We guarded the 3-point line. We struggled to guard the dribble and then our bigs did a lot of ball watching. We just didn't play well."
South Carolina: The Gamecocks entered the game with their bench having a plus-34 scoring differential over the course of the season. But that number is somewhat misleading. South Carolina's bench outscored its opponents by a combined plus-35 margin in the first two games of the season, only for it to be minus-one in the next four. Against Temple, South Carolina's bench was outscored 25-21.
Temple: The Owls' modus operandi was simple: Get it inside. And oftentimes simple works. To wit: In Temple's 16-point win, 38 of its 76 points were scored in the paint.
South Carolina: Thursday night's game was the Gamecocks' fifth straight on the road, and sixth out of seven away from home overall.
Temple: The Owls improved to 8-7 all-time against South Carolina. The game was the first between the programs since Dec. 22, 2005.
South Carolina: Hosts the University of Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon.
Temple: Travels to George Washington Sunday afternoon.
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Separatists want to 'Make Alberta Great Again'
Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and wife Sophie Gregoire Trudeau wave as they go on stage at Liberal election headquarters in Montreal, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
(Newser) – If campaigners in oil-rich Alberta and other western Canadian provinces get their way, North America could be getting a new country. The separatist movement in the region, which has been on-again, off-again for almost a century, has been experiencing a resurgence since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party was narrowly re-elected last month despite not winning a single seat in Alberta or Saskatchewan. At a "Wexit" rally in Edmonton on Saturday, separatist leader Peter Downing wore a "Make Alberta Great Again" hat as he explained the movement to the CBC. He cited anger at carbon taxes and a "direct attack on western Canadian industry."
"We will not allow ourselves to be divided," Downing said. "We're going to make Alberta great again, and that is when we cut ourselves off from the leech that is eastern Canada." Downing, who said support for separatism had "exploded" since the election, said Wexit isn't purely a right-wing movement. "It is for everybody except for eastern Canada," he said. Around 750 people attended the rally, where a Canadian flag was hung upside down and supporters passed around petition forms to make Wexit Alberta an official political party, the Edmonton Journal reports. Downing has vowed to seek a Wexit referendum, which would have to be approved by Ottawa. (Read more Canada stories.)
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This reminds me of a joke. When they were divvying up the New World they sent all the criminals to Australia, all the pioneers to America and all the retards were sent to Canada.
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"Separatist" movements of various descriptions are being fueled across the globe. If successful they will break up alliances, destroy trade pathways and create squabbling "bantustans." Who profits? Look for where the "support" for these impulses is coming from.
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Conservatives get angry when elections don't go their way. They think democracy means everyone should kneel before them.
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Whitehead couple invite golden retriever owners to fundraiser
Guide dog Quaker.
A Whitehead couple are holding a fundraiser for the Guide Dogs for the Blind charity on Saturday September 7.
Lisa and Terry Hopkins are organising a “doggy fun night” at Beechgrove Doggy Fun Park, in Banbridge, from 5.00 pm until 7.00 pm.
Owners of golden retrievers across Northern Ireland are being invited to attend.
Lisa and Terry, who met through Belfast Lough Sailability, a charity for disabled sailors, of which Lisa was a voluntary honorary secretary, are the founders of Golden Retrievers of Northern Ireland Facebook page.
They have raised thousands of pounds over the years for Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Terry ran the London Marathon for Guide Dogs, in 1991, raising £5,000.
He was a recipient of the Queen’s Award for voluntary service with his guide dog “King” for the Sailing for the Disabled charity in the Isle of Man of which he was a founding member.
Terry, who suffers from a condition retinitis pigmentosa, and is blind and his Golden Retriever labrador cross guide dog “Quaker” are well-known in Whitehead.
The fundraiser is being held in memory of a former guide dog “Sooty” which died of cancer suddenly in May at the age of five years.
Lisa said that “Sooty” was also a “pets as therapy” dog working with autistic students.
“We wanted to do something for Guide Dogs to thank them for all they do and for giving us the privilege of having Sooty in our lives.
“He was a wonderful, amazing dog. I was honoured to be his owner. Many of you reached out to us while we were grieving our loss and we have made lifetime friends.
“So Pot of Gold is about celebrating all things golden, remembering a special dog and raising vital funds for a worthy cause.
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“It costs over £50,000 over a working dog’s lifetime to cover the cost. Without a guide dog, my husband would be housebound, dependent on me to go places. Quaker gives him independence.”
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WHAM! Character Profile: Jill Macintyre
Jill Macintyre
Jill Macintyre is a young woman of Beak descent from what was once the Kingdom of Marr, captured by Children and Family Assistance and sent to Atlantis to be a sex slave for the World Alliance. She is a major supporting character and good friend to Nia Greenwood, one of the main characters, and the eldest sister in the Greenwood family.
Beaks are a diminutive people making up the Kingdom of Marr in medieval times, (Heart of the Staff series) who spoke Goblish-Beakish and had scarcely joined the Iron Age. They decorated themselves extensively with blue tattoos which they preferred to enhance with blue woad stain rather than to cover with clothes. They built wooden stockade style castles atop great mounds and made a life of raiding and plundering their neighbors as well as farming. The Kingdom of Marr made up of an extensive region of fens called Beakmore or the Beakmoor, that were known as the Gobbler Marshes (Marshmallow Marshes) during the Peppermint Forest days, which surround a raised pastoral part of the Kingdom known as Caistealbeak, which includes the village of Caistealbeak which surrounds the Beak Castle, known as Caisteal-Beak. Modern day Beaks still favor tattoos, but most speak Modern Niarg speech and dress in the current fashion.
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“I’m starting to worry about Jill,” said Nia as she swallowed her last bite. “Should we have the waitress fetch a skinny?”
“She’s right behind you,” said Sam.
“Sorry I’m late,” said Jill, taking a chair. “What’s good?”
“My hamburger and onion rings were wonderful,” said Nia as she poured herself another tea.
“You’re all right?” said Sam as she wiped her mouth and parked her napkin under her plate so that the breeze wouldn’t take it.
Jill rolled her eyes and nodded.
“Well the only problem with your being late is that I have an appointment in twenty minutes,” said Sam as she rose to leave. “I don’t mean to be rude. Now you’re sure you’re all right? And Nia, I’ll be back at your flat in plenty of time for supper.”
“I’ll be there,” said Nia as Sam picked up her bag and stepped between the benches onto the promenade.
“There was something about that which sounded like she’s staying with you,” said Jill.
“Long story,” said Nia. But yeh. Kind of. She came to see how I’d managed after my first assignment, but there’s more to it.”
“Merciment! I forgot about that. Are you all right? Was he really awful?”
” Here came the waitress to take Jill’s order. Nia turned aside and blinked to keep from having tears. “I’ll live,” she said as the waitress left. “But I’m not yet up to talking about it.”
“No problem,” said Jill as she put ketchup and mustard on her hamburger and took a bite. She gave Nia a thumbs up sign as she chewed. “Wow! This hamburger doesn’t taste one bit like old rotten butcher shop filth.” She nodded at Nia’s bag. “Is that a book?”
“You’re asking? You’ve not seen one before?”
“I knew what it was. That’s just the first one I’ve ever seen. Could I look at it when I’m done eating?”
“Sure. But I thought you were taking a reading class.”
“I am. But the teacher has a sublim board. We haven’t got to actual books yet.”
“And you never saw a book back home, either?”
“So what kept you?”
Jill rolled her eyes as she swallowed. “I had an assignment this morning,” she said. “Vile old hog of a banker. He could’ve been my granddaddy. He had a big round belly. I swear! Had to ‘ave been years since he could see his toes or his wee tassel when he stood. But at least I’ll not have to put up with the likes of him again. No one will.”
“What are you saying?” gasped Nia. “Did something happen to him? You didn’t do anything to him, did you?”
“Not the way it turned out. He spared everyone with his heart failure. I think that when he woke up from his nap tied to the bed and saw me in his kitchen cutlery, he couldn’t manage. Really. A man in his shape shouldn’t ‘ave been forcing his awful diddling and bruises on people.”
Author CarolPosted on October 16, 2019 October 16, 2019 Categories Beak, blog post, book, Book Promotion, books, character, ebook, excerpt, Jill Macintyre, Personality Profile, Wham!Tags Beak, friend, petite, tattoosLeave a comment on WHAM! Character Profile: Jill Macintyre
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Given that I was such a susceptible youth, it shocks me still how unaffected I was at seeing Queen perform ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ out of the blue on Top of the Pops in November 1975. Viewing the BBC Documentary entitled ‘The Making of Bohemian Rhapsody’ a week ago just Sir Bob Geldof appears to have been so similarly neutral, as counterparts of Queen, youthful heroes of today, fans, faultfinders, even Oxford University Dons arranged to offer axioms on a melody that, to cite a line from the verse, this audience would require ‘a firearm against his head,’ to tune in to completely through. Justin Hawkins of The Darkness (or minimum he was the point at which the narrative was made), depicted it as ‘the Holy Grail’ – and there was me attempting to show it among the best singles of 1975 let alone ever.
The narrative managed to evacuate some of my preferences and has empowered me to hear ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ in a more positive manner, yet some of my reservations remain abandoning me befuddled whether it is a magnum opus I have neglected to get a handle on – or only a ridiculous oddity record.
The program was presented and described by the performer Richard E Grant, who is plainly in the perfect work of art camp and during the time long piece basic separation is confined to twenty seconds of Geldof expressing in not all that numerous words he neglected to perceive what all the object was about. Tons of Queen fans no questioned yelled ‘what’s he at any point done?’ at their TV screens, yet in the three or four years that took after ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, Geldof co-kept in touch with some fine three moment singles for his gathering the Boomtown Rats that were terse and honest, words that couldn’t be utilized to depict Queen’s greatest hit – or at a push Queen themselves.
Among what I feel are a few misguided judgments about ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (and this one the narrative supported for all intents and purposes from the begin) is that it was the primary ‘long’ tune ever to be a noteworthy hit. Well the length of ‘Like A Rolling Stone’ (6:13), ‘Hello Jude’ (7:10) and ‘Maggie May’ (5:12), did not keep them from going to Number One. As a matter of fact extensive tracks, for example, ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again,’ or ‘Layla’ – two melodies that occupy a holy ball stop ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ verges on entering – must be altered to influence the singles to diagram. It is extremely unlikely ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ could be altered as with no one of its particular areas – a cappella, piano ditty, musical show and hard shake – it would have even less rhyme or reason and here I make my first admission to Queen in discharging it as a solitary in any case. It was an overcome step when its probability being a hit when planned at about six minutes was incredibly lessened, especially when achievement in the singles graphs was gigantically subject to radio play – and by the affirmation of guitarist Brian May who reflected they were in pressing need of a hit single at the time.
May and drummer Roger Taylor leave the program as affable men who are reasonably pleased with the tune, its creation and its enormous achievement. At the point when asked what story Queen front man Freddie Mercury was attempting to tell as the author of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, Taylor said the melody was: ‘genuinely obvious with a tad of babble in the center.’ We are generally mindful of the Scaramouche, Fandango, Thunderbolt and Lightning, Galileo and Bismillah entry, which has been said to mirror Mercury’s profound impacts, despite the fact that entertainer Kenny Everett – a dear companion of the band – won’t not have been kidding (for once) when he portrayed it as ‘arbitrary rhyming jabber.’ Not that there would anything say anything is wrong in verses being hogwash – no one has ever clarified what ‘Tutti Frutti’ or ‘Be-Bop-A-Lula’ mean and to be straightforward does it make a difference? Where I thought the narrative was inadvertently amusing was when Grant, wearing dull garments to improve the enchantment began talking the lines ‘Mom just executed a man, put a weapon against his head, pulled my trigger now he’s dead,’ to camera. Regularly shake verses do sound ludicrous without the music and this was a for example, however the program at that point took a significantly more peculiar contort when a gathering of Oxford University Dons were requested to decipher the words, an errand which generally left them scratching their heads (no terrible thing) albeit one researcher drew correlation between the ‘I see a little silhouetto of man,’ area, to a section in ‘A Day in the Life,’ by The Beatles, which was an association I had never made, yet one that now appears glaringly evident.
I think most would agree that melodiously ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is no ‘Waterloo Sunset’ or ‘Road Fighting’ Man,’ yet what it shows in the effective peak is Queen as a one voice, three instrument accumulation could shake as hard as anybody. Rising in the mid seventies to fill a hole somewhere close to David Bowie and Led Zeppelin, they play with an artfulness and energy that none of the groups who got through around a similar time can coordinate – and were additionally working at a far larger amount of creative ability as appeared in the unbelievable video that goes with ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and here I make another confirmation.
For quite a long time I have marked down the thought it was the main music video, indicating short movies made by The Who and The Kinks (to name only two) however in truth these were simply special clasps – what Queen did was make the primary intentionally made video where the innovation of the day was pushed as far as possible. The inventive designs and bearing has enabled the melody to hold an ageless vibe – viewing the video today you could be mixed up for putting it whenever between the prog-shake posing’s of 1971 and overwhelming rock recovery of ten years after the fact, so the reality in comes some place in the center (and a year prior to the Sex Pistols swore at Bill Grundy) makes it some way or another more well-suited.
So have my view of it changed on viewing the narrative? To a degree yes. Despite everything I battle Queen improved records prior and then afterward, however acclaim the experimentation and feeling of enterprise that went into ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and now completely recognize why it is such a social milestone as far as well known music.
In any case, maybe the main way evident approach to tell will be the point at which I next hear it on the radio.
So Bohemian Rhapsody? Do you approval it as a point of interest shake tune or neglect to perceive any reason why it remains so enduringly mainstream? Shake music columnist Neil Sambrook considers every one of the contentions in his regularly clever and candid way as he chooses whether Queen created a joke – or a marvel.
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Experience a Sonic Journey with Northern
Sound UK and Yorkshire Festival are delighted to present an exciting new commission and collaboration from internationally acclaimed composer Gavin Bryars and poet Blake Morrison in partnership with Northern.
Together they have created a new work inspired by, and to be experienced on, the Northern stopping train from Goole to Hull and return. Listeners are invited to download the free track from sonicjourneys.co.uk, board the train at Goole or Hull and embark on a uniquely personal artistic journey through the Yorkshire countryside (or indeed listen to it anywhere).
Click here for timetable information to follow the recording and find out more about the Sonic Journey here.
On 21 June, a special event will take place on board a Northern train carriage on the services below, with headphones provided by global audio specialist Sennheiser, installed and playing the piece throughout the day.
07.40 Hull > Goole 08.17
09.20 Goole > Hull 09.58
Please note: the headphones will be installed in 20 seats on one Northern carriage on Tuesday 21 June only. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating which train you plan to take to request a headphone voucher.
Capacity is limited and headphones are available on a first come first served basis. Please note no headphones will be available on the 12.17 Goole to Hull train or 13.25 Hull to Goole train on 21 June.
Sonic Journey: Gavin Bryars + Blake Morrison is composed as a series of movements be played as the stopping train leaves each station on the journey between Goole and Hull or vice versa. Scored for viola, cello, bass, electric guitar and spoken voice, the work was recently recorded at National Theatre, London by Gavin Bryars and Blake Morrison together with members of the Gavin Bryars Ensemble.
“This journey has strong links to the area of East Yorkshire where I grew up, and this commission allows me to engage creatively with this environment for the first time. I have long admired Glenn Gould’s remarkable train journey-related The Idea of North as well as the obsessive train pieces by the Canadian Eldon Rathburn, who made the final realisation of Percy Grainger’s Train Music. This project with Blake gives me the chance to make my own train music at last.” Gavin Bryars
“There's something especially exciting about collaborating with Gavin for a project that's happening in the area where he grew up. The landscape passengers see out the train window is very different from the one I know from my childhood, in the Yorkshire Dales, but it's rich in history and has its own kind of beauty. I'm looking forward to the challenge of doing justice to it - and to offering poems and vignettes that can be heard along with Gavin's music.” Blake Morrison
Yorkshire Festival 2016 is the UK’s newest international festival which runs from 16 June - 3 July, and promises world premieres and UK exclusives with spectacular outdoor performances as well as music, theatre, arts and dance, from theatres to clubs across the region.
Sonic Journey: Gavin Bryars + Blake Morrison is a Yorkshire Festival / Sound UK commission. Produced by Sound UK. Funded by Arts Council England. Supported by Northern, Sennheiser and Junction.
Listings information:
Sonic Journey: Gavin Bryars + Blake Morrison
16 June – 16 July: Free audio download available at sonicjourneys.co.uk
21 June: Listening Event, Northern train carriage
northernrailway.co.uk
26 July – 6 August: Sonic Journey: Gavin Bryars + Blake Morrison
Exhibition and sound installation
Featuring photography by Sara Teresa
Junction, Paradise Place, Goole, DN14 5DL
01405 763652 / junctiongoole.co.uk
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Harrison has been played on NTS shows including guests, with Vanilla first played on 11 September 2018.
Harrison is the name of, at least, two artists:
Harrison is a music producer from Toronto, Canada.
Harrison was formed in 2004, while attending Arizona State University. The bands first single "Treading Water" was released in early 2005. It has been a huge hit on radio stations such as 92.7, the energy. The band is still working on their soon to be debut album, Sigma Nu.
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Firm promising to tackle pre-diabetes by unlocking secrets of gut microbiome talks to medical food giants
By Elaine WATSON
Related tags: Blood sugar, Diabetes mellitus
A firm co-founded by Whole Foods Market chairman John Elstrott is in talks with top consumer healthcare firms about developing medical foods containing a novel ingredient claimed to improve blood glucose control and metabolic function in pre-diabetics and type 2 diabetics.
Colorado-based MicroBiome Therapeutics (formerly known as NuMe Health) is also talking to pharmaceutical firms about using the ingredient - NM504 - as an adjunctive therapy for type 2 diabetics on the drug Metformin.
The firm, which has hired biotech entrepreneur Dr Steve Orndorff as its new CEO, claims NM504 can help people maintain healthy blood sugar levels by beneficially altering the balance of gut microflora, increasing Bacteriodetes microbiota and decreasing Firmicutes microbiota.
Its chief science officer is Dr Mark Heiman, a leading researcher in endocrinology and obesity, who has 20 years’ experience at Eli Lilly working on endocrine-related drug discovery and development.
Gut bacteria of people with type 2 diabetes is very different
Speaking to FoodNavigator-USA this week, Orndorff said that prediabetes is estimated to affect 79m Americans.
And while prediabetics are not as easy to reach as diagnosed diabetics, awareness is rising fast - not least because current methods of addressing the problem: being told to exercise more and lose weight - are not working, he said.
Steve Orndorf: 'The microbiome in people with type 2 diabetes is different in significant ways from that of healthy individuals'
Meanwhile, 20% of people with type 2 diabetes are intolerant to Metformin, the drug typically prescribed after they are first diagnosed, he said.
Current methods of addressing prediabetes - being told to exercise more and lose weight - are not working
So the need for a safe, well-tolerated, but effective alternative is urgent, he said, with natural ingredients that alter the profile of the gut flora showing great promise.
“Research shows that the microbiome in people with type 2 diabetes is different in significant ways from that of healthy individuals.”
And rodent studies on NM504 - which contains a proprietary combination of fermentable prebiotic fiber, beta glucan and a berry extract - show it can beneficially alter the balance of gut microflora, increase insulin sensitivity, improve oral glucose tolerance test results, lower overnight fasting blood glucose levels and improve lipid profiles, he said.
We now have two human clinical trials underway
While several ingredients have individually been shown to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, it was the combination of ingredients used in NM504 that made it special, he claimed.
“We now have two human clinical trials underway. The first - which is almost finished - is on 45 prediabetics and looks at blood glucose, insulin, hormones such as PYY and GLP-1, as well as the number and distribution of individual species of gut microflora using metagenomic analyses.
John Elstrott: 'The explosion of knowledge about the human microbiome makes this an exciting time to be a pioneer in the emerging field of microbiome modulators'
“The second trial is a crossover study on 10 diabetic patients who are intolerant to Metformin using NM504 as an adjunct therapy.”
'An exciting time to be a pioneer in the emerging field of microbiome modulators'
Asked why MBT was going down the medical foods and pharma route as opposed to functional foods or dietary supplements, he said: ”Medical foods have a much higher intrinsic value and market barriers than foods and supplements.”
As for product claims, he said:“We believe medical food products could be labeled as ‘for the dietary management of type 2 diabetes’.”
Elstrott (MBT’s co-founder and chairman) said:“The explosion of knowledge about the human microbiome makes this an exciting time to be a pioneer in the emerging field of microbiome modulators.”
Prediabetes - a ticking time bomb
According to the American Diabetes Association, prediabetes (elevated fasting blood glucose levels), is estimated to affect 79m or one in three American adults, and if unchecked, can lead to type 2 diabetes.
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Politics|Congressional Leaders Call for Details After U.S. Airstrike on Suleimani
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Congressional Leaders Call for Details After U.S. Airstrike on Suleimani
Lawmakers, sharply divided along party lines over President Trump’s decision to kill Iran’s top security commander, are pressing for details on the strike and the strategy for its aftermath.
Killing of Iranian Commander Divides Senate Leaders
The majority leader, Mitch McConnell, and the minority leader, Senator Chuck Schumer, delivered opposing views of the U.S. drone strike that killed Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani of Iran.
“For too long, this evil man operated without constraint and countless innocents have suffered for it. Now his terrorist leadership has been ended. Now predictably enough in this political environment, the operation that led to Suleimani’s death may prove controversial or divisive. Although I anticipate and welcome a debate about America’s interest in foreign policy in the Middle East, I recommend that all senators wait to review the facts, and hear from the administration before passing much public judgment.” “The administration did not consult in this case. And I fear that those very serious questions have not been answered, and may not be fully considered. Among those questions: What was the legal basis for conducting this operation, and how far does that legal basis extend? Iran has many dangerous surrogates in the region, and a whole range of possible responses — which responses do we expect? Which are most likely? Do we have plans to counter all of the possible responses? How effective will our counters be? What does this action mean for the long-term stability of Iraq?”
The majority leader, Mitch McConnell, and the minority leader, Senator Chuck Schumer, delivered opposing views of the U.S. drone strike that killed Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani of Iran.CreditCredit...Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times
By Catie Edmondson
WASHINGTON — The top Senate Republican said on Friday that the administration would brief all senators next week on the United States drone strike ordered by President Trump that killed Iran’s top security commander.
The morning after the strike on the powerful commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, lawmakers divided sharply along party lines over a move that could escalate United States tensions with Iran, which Mr. Trump undertook without authorization from Congress.
Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the majority leader, lauded the strike as long-overdue justice.
“For too long, this evil man operated without constraint and countless innocents have suffered for it,” he said. “Now his terrorist leadership has been ended.”
Mr. McConnell said he had spoken with the defense secretary, Mark T. Esper, and asked that the administration brief lawmakers early next week on the strike, a request mirroring one by Speaker Nancy Pelosi late Thursday night. Mr. McConnell said Senate staff aides would receive a classified briefing on the strike later on Friday.
“Predictably enough in this political environment, the operation that led to Suleimani’s death may prove controversial or divisive,” he said, in a feat of understatement as criticism poured forth from Democrats that Mr. Trump had acted rashly and overstepped his authority.
“Although I anticipate and welcome a debate about America’s interest in foreign policy in the Middle East,” he added, “I recommend that all senators wait to review the facts and hear from the administration before passing much public judgment on this operation and its potential consequences.”
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the Democratic leader, called on the administration to “immediately” provide answers to lawmakers, chiding Mr. Trump for failing to consult with congressional leaders on its rationale, strategy and plans for the aftermath before launching the strike.
“The administration did not consult in this case, and I fear that those very serious questions have not been answered and may not be fully considered,” Mr. Schumer said.
Video Shows Aftermath of U.S. Strike That Killed Top Iran Commander
President Trump authorized the attack early Friday at Baghdad International Airport that killed Iran’s top security and intelligence commander, Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani.
Suleimani was plotting imminent and sinister attacks on American diplomats and military personnel. But we caught him in the act. We took action last night to stop a war. We did not take action to start a war.
President Trump authorized the attack early Friday at Baghdad International Airport that killed Iran’s top security and intelligence commander, Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani.CreditCredit...Ali Mohammadi/Bloomberg News
It is unclear exactly which lawmakers were given advance notice of the strike. Ms. Pelosi said that Congress had not been consulted; an aide said she spoke with Mr. Esper after the attack was conducted.
But Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina and a close ally of the president’s, told Fox News that he was briefed this week of the possibility of the strike when he visited the president at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
“I really appreciate President Trump letting the world know you cannot kill an American without impunity,” he said.
On no other issue have Republicans, including Mr. Graham, been as willing to criticize Mr. Trump as they have on foreign policy, challenging the president on his relationship with Saudi Arabia, rebuking him on withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan, and trying to force his hand on human rights in China. But the strike on General Suleimani appeared, for the moment, to unite Republicans around the party’s traditional posture of projecting American military strength.
Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, said he was briefed this week on the possibility of an airstrike.Credit...Anna Moneymaker/The New York Times
“The message to all those who mean harm to America is loud and clear,” said Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas and a leading Iran hawk.
Mr. Trump’s pledge to end the intractable military conflicts in the Middle East won him the support of a newer, anti-establishment group of Republicans that cheered his waning interest in continuing to convey American military power around the world. But those lawmakers on Friday either remained silent or applauded the airstrike as a necessary and measured reaction to Iran’s mounting aggression.
Representative Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida and one of Mr. Trump’s most loyal allies, sponsored legislation last year that would have mandated that the president obtain explicit congressional approval before going to war with Iran. “Let them make the case to Congress and the American people,” he said then.
But on Friday, Mr. Gaetz defended the strike, writing on Twitter that Mr. Trump “correctly *responded* to violence & ongoing threats against US personnel after repeated warnings and admirable restraint.”
That left Senator Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, to emerge as one of the lone voices of dissent.
“A war without a Congressional declaration is a recipe for feckless intermittent eruptions of violence,” Mr. Paul tweeted, with “no clear mission for our soldiers.”
Democratic lawmakers joined Mr. Paul in expressing anguish over the ripple of chaos they said the strike would set off in the region. And they stressed the importance of Congress’s role in authorizing military action abroad.
“What always kept both Democratic and Republican presidents from targeting Suleimani himself was the simple question: Was the strike worth the likely retaliation, and the potential to pull us into protracted conflict?” said Representative Elissa Slotkin, Democrat of Michigan and a former C.I.A. and Defense Department official. “The two administrations I worked for both determined that the ultimate ends didn’t justify the means. The Trump administration has made a different calculation.”
In the years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, Congress has consistently shied away from clawing back some of its authority on matters of war and peace, despite lawmakers’ perennial bouts of outrage when presidents take military action without consulting them and long-simmering debates over the scope of presidential war powers. The Senate rejected a measure in June mirroring Mr. Gaetz’s legislation that would have required Mr. Trump to get Congress’s explicit approval before striking Iran.
Another series of measures — including one narrowly tailored to prevent unauthorized attacks on Iran and another that would have repealed the 2002 authorization of military force — made it into the House’s version of the must-pass annual defense bill. But those provisions were stripped out of the final version of the legislation in negotiations between lawmakers in the Senate and the House, and Democrats ultimately joined passed the bill without them.
Senator Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, on Friday tried to revive those efforts, introducing a new measure invoking the War Powers Act that would a force a debate and vote in Congress to prevent further escalation of hostilities with Iran.
“We’re now at a boiling point,” Mr. Kaine said, “and Congress must step in before Trump puts even more of our troops in harm’s way.”
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Research Propels Forward With CAR T-Cell Therapy in Pediatric ALL
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Liso-Cel Induces High Rate of Durable Responses in LBCL
Wayne Kuznar
Published: Sunday, Dec 08, 2019
Jeremy Abramson, MD
CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapy induced a high rate of rapid and durable complete responses (CRs) in patients with aggressive relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL).
In the multicenter phase I TRANSCEND study, treatment with lisocabtagene maraleucel (liso-cel) resulted in an objective response rate (ORR) of 73% and a CR rate of 53%, with the time to first CR or partial response occurring at a median of 1 month.1
The median duration of response has not been reached at a median follow-up of 12 months. Some 60.4% and 54.7% of patients remained in response at 6 and 12 months, respectively, reported Jeremy Abramson, MD, at the 2019 ASH Annual Meeting.
Median progression-free survival (PFS) was 6.8 months (95% CI, 3.3-14.1) “with 44% of patients remaining progression free,” said Abramson. Median OS was 21.1 months (95% CI, 13.3-NR), with 58% of patients alive at 1 year, including 86% of complete responders. The incidences of severe cytokine release syndrome and neurologic events were low. Grade-3 or -4 cytokine release syndrome each occurred in only 1% of patients, and only 10% had grade-3 or -4 neurologic events, said Abramson, associate professor of medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, and director of the Jon and JoAnn Hagler Center for Lymphoma at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center.
“The low incidence of severe cytokine release syndrome and neurologic events, and their late time of onset, support use of liso-cel in a broad range of patients and in the outpatient setting,” he said.
“Historically, patients with relapsed/refractory aggressive LBCL who have progressed after second-line therapy have no curative options available, with fewer than half of patients achieving response to subsequent standard treatments,” said Abramson.2,3 “Outcomes are even worse in patients with chemotherapy-refractory disease, where CR rates to conventional treatments are only 7%, with an overall survival of approximately 6 months.”4
Liso-cel is an investigational anti-CD19, defined composition, 4-1BB CAR T cell product administered separately at equal target doses of CD4+ and CD8+ CAR T cells.
In TRANSCEND, 344 patients with LBCL who had received ≥2 prior lines of therapy underwent leukapheresis, and 269 patients received liso-cel at 1 of 3 dose levels (50 × 106 [n=51]; 100 × 106 [n=177]; and 150 × 106 [n=41]). Patients with high-risk characteristics who have been excluded from previous clinical trials were eligible, including patients with secondary central nervous system involvement and those with moderate medical comorbidities, including patients with creatinine clearance as low as 30 mL/min or left ventricular ejection fraction as low as 40%. There was no lower limit of absolute lymphocyte count for eligibility.
Patients were allowed to receive bridging therapy after leukapheresis at the discretion of the treating investigator if urgent disease control was required. CAR T cell infusion was preceded by 3 days of lymphodepleting therapy with fludarabine and cyclophosphamide.
Twenty-five patients received nonconforming product that did not meet all specifications for liso-cel and were not included in the primary analysis set. In 2 instances, the CAR T product could not be manufactured.
Thirteen patients who received CAR T cell infusion were excluded from the efficacy analysis because they either did not have positron emission tomography (PET)-positive LBCL before liso-cel administration (n = 4), no PET scan after bridging therapy (n = 6), and other reasons (n = 3). The efficacy set therefore consisted of 256 patients.
Patients were heavily pretreated, with a median of 3 prior lines of therapy including 35% of patients who underwent prior autologous or allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant, and 67% of patients with chemotherapy-refractory disease. Forty-four percent never achieved a CR with prior therapy. Bridging therapy was administered to 59% of patients. Because similar safety and analogous safety was found across all 3 dose levels, all treated patients were pooled for the analysis.
Some 89% of patients had high-risk features known to portend a shortened OS, including high-grade BCL, an ECOG performance status of 2, primary refractory disease, refractory to second line of therapy or later, no prior autologous stem cell transplant, and never achieving a CR with prior therapy.
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Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM ( Sony SAL-1635Z ) - Full Format Review / Test Report
Lens Reviews - Sony Alpha (Full Format)
Review by Klaus Schroiff, published March 2010
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The Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM is the first newly designed ultra-wide angle Sony lens since the introduction of the Alpha system. In fact it's also one of only two full format ultra-wide zoom lenses for Sony Alpha available today (not counting discontinued lenses) - the other one is the Sigma AF 12-24mm f/3.5-5.6 EX DG HSM. So it was about time to release a native solution for this range. Some may wonder about the term "Vario-Sonnar". "Sonnar" refers to the German word "Sonne" (sun) and identifies comparatively "bright" = "large aperture" lenses and a "Vario" lens is a zoom lens. The Zeiss ZA lenses are designed by Zeiss Germany but they're manufactured by Sony Japan based on Zeiss quality control standards.
The build quality of the Vario-Sonnar is very good based on a combination of metal and high quality plastic parts. Some users criticized the sheer existence of plastic in such a pricey lens but this does only apply to the middle part of the lens. The front and back portions as well as the petal shaped hood are made of metal. The physical length of the lens remains constant although the inner lens tube moves a little according to the zoom position. The focus and zoom rings operate very smooth.
The Zeiss lens benefits from an SSM ("Super-Sonic Motor") AF which operates extremely fast. The AF accuracy was fine on our test camera (A850). DMF ("Direct Manual Focus") is possible in single-shot AF mode.
Optical construction 17 elements in 13 groups inc. 2x ED and 3x aspherical elements
Number of aperture blades 9 (circular)
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Dimensions 83 x 114 mm
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The Data Breach Risk for Mobile & IoT Payments
Consumers continue to seek out payment methods that facilitate fast, frictionless, convenient payments. Mobile and IoT payments fit the bill, but come with their own set of #security concerns. We outline the top concerns here.
The payments evolution continues with mobile and IoT payments taking off as the demand for convenience and utility increases among consumers. Mobile payments provides flexibility for consumers as well as additional engagement opportunities for merchants. IoT brings the added convenience of more personalized payments opportunities as well as the ability to complete unattended payments.
It seems like a win-win across the board; however, these new ways of payments face some measurable trade-offs. At the forefront of many consumers’ minds is the question: “Is the added convenience enough to allay data security and privacy concerns?” On the whole, it appears consumers are fairly willing to trade some privacy for additional convenience and personalization. That said, opt-ins from consumers do not abate the widespread and very real risk of data breaches through these emerging payment mechanisms. We look at the implications of both mobile and IoT payments and how to balance the risk and benefits of each.
There are a variety of ways to pay using a mobile phone, though the most prominent include near-field communication (NFC) payments and remote payments. The former — often referred to as contactless payments — happens when NFC-enabled phones communicate with NFC-enabled card machines via close-proximity radio frequency identification. The result is a fast, direct, and encrypted transfer of data to point-of-sale devices. In the UK, nearly seven in 10 people use contactless payments and roughly 10% of people have chosen to live a largely “cashless” life that relies on contactless payments. The US commitment to cashless pales in comparison, with just 3% of cards in force are contactless (compared to the UK’s roughly 64%).
On the other hand, remote payments in the US are in healthy shape, with 73.5% of consumers’ most recent mass merchant retail purchases being made remotely. With remote payments, consumers can make payments through a smartphone browser by entering card details on a website, or via a mobile app that has a payment card attached to it, or through numerous P2P apps. Many consumers enable smartphone browsers to store payment information, making payments faster and more convenient. In fact, 26.6% of consumers used stored payment information to make a mobile payment in Q1 of this year.
There are inherent risks in each of these uses, with fraudsters topping the list of concerns. According to the 2019 Thales Data Threat Report, the following data security concerns are the most prominent based on a survey of 1,200 executives that manage IT and data security:
Fraudsters can use mobile payment apps for account takeover
Fraudsters can se mobile payment apps for new account fraud
Potential exposure of personally identifiable information
Weak authentication protocols used by mobile payment apps
Potential exposure of payment card information
weak onboarding/KYC protocols used by mobile payment apps
That same survey showed that the best methods to combat these risks include using strong encryption (31% of respondents reported this), implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) (30% of respondents reported this), and strict password compliance (30% of respondents reported this).
IoT Payments
IoT payments have largely removed friction from the process by removing the need for human intervention from the payments experience. Instead, consumers can leverage the connectivity of devices (whether a watch, a voice-activated assistant, or a car) to make purchases and authorize payments.
IoT is a rising star whose popularity cannot be denied. At least 40% of global households contain at least one IoT device and projected global spending on IoT is $1.2 trillion by 2022. It turns out, this technology is just as popular with fraudsters, who are hitting connected devices hard. Advertisers are expected to lose $42 billion to online, mobile, and in-app advertising fraud this year alone. Of course, technology to combat this type of fraud is advancing at a rapid pace; the online fraud prevention market is projected to have a CAGR of 20% from now through 2025.
These anti-fraud precautions are merited. The Thales survey reports that 6 data security concerns lead the way when it comes to IoT:
1. Attacks on IoT devices that may impact critical operations
2. Lack of security frameworks and controls within the IoT environment
3. Protecting sensitive data generated by an IoT device
4. Loss of theft of IoT devices
5. Privacy violations related to data generated by an IoT device
6. Lack of skilled personnel to implement IoT securely
To address these concerns, respondents rely on encryption/tokenization (42% of respondents), authentication/digital identification of IoT devices (41% of respondents), and anti-malware (40%).
While both mobile and IoT payments are paving the way for faster, more personalized, frictionless payments, they are not without security concerns. Smart fraudsters remain a step ahead in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities within each of these modes of payment. While consumers are still working out their own internal comfort level with security concerns, merchants and financial institutions do not have room to avert or delay resources when it comes to data security. Added convenience and faster payments are strong benefits; however, protecting sensitive data must be a top concern when delivering these benefits to end-users.
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Ice Age Tonquin Trail master plan
The Ice Age Tonquin Trail promises 22 miles of adventure, connecting Sherwood, Tualatin and Wilsonville.
Someday, the Ice Age Tonquin Trail will take you from the banks of the Willamette River in Wilsonville, through Graham Oaks Nature Park and the Villebois neighborhood, past kolk ponds and large boulders left by historic floods – onward to Old Town Sherwood, the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge and Tualatin's Ki-a-Kuts bridge and Cook Park.
This adventure will unfold mile by mile, fueled by a master plan meant to jumpstart construction throughout the southwest part of the region. The 22-mile trail will connect Sherwood, Tualatin and Wilsonville, giving people new ways to get to work, shopping and schools. The trail will also pass some of the region's most spectacular scenery and parks, inspiring people to get outside and enjoy nature.
More trail is on the way
With five miles of the trail complete, that leaves 17 miles to go. The rest of the trail will be built as funding is identified – beginning with the Cedar Creek Greenway section, which traces its namesake creek through Sherwood.
Metro is securing remaining sections of the trail with funds from a voter-approved natural areas bond measure. Working with willing sellers, Metro pays market value to buy land or the right to build a trail on it.
Future trail features ancient history
Visitors will quickly discover why "Ice Age" is part of the trail's name, as they explore a landscape shaped by historic floods.
Some 15,000 years ago, a huge ice dam repeatedly broke near the Montana-Canada border, unleashing water, icebergs, glacial ice and debris. Cascading through Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon at the speed of a car driving on the freeway, the floods left their mark. When you travel on the Ice Age Tonquin Trail, you'll find scoured scablands, rich wetlands and kolk ponds.
Trail makes regional connections
As part of the regional trail network, the Ice Age Tonquin Trail will provide connections with the Westside and Fanno Creek trails. There may also be a link to Champoeg State Park, if the proposed French Prairie Bridge is built over the Willamette River in Wilsonville.
Regional trails play a big role in the region’s developing Active Transportation Plan, which will identify strategies, priorities and projects to complete a seamless network that allows people to get around without cars.
Master plan lays groundwork for trail
Metro and partners along the route of the Ice Age Tonquin Trail endorsed a master plan in 2013, creating a blueprint for its route, design, funding, phasing, maintenance and more. The plan was three years in the making, with a steering committee evaluating options and gathering public input. More than 1,000 citizens weighed in by attending open houses, filling out surveys or writing in with their ideas.
With a master plan in place, project partners can begin securing the remaining land needed and more effectively seek funding to make this vision a reality.
Ice Age Tonquin Trail master plan appendices
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Overactive Letdown: Can a Baby Choke on Breast Milk?
One woman's scary story sheds light on a common (and potentially dangerous) breastfeeding problem: overactive, or forceful, letdown.
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Many nursing moms would consider having too much breast milk a good problem to have—but in reality, it can be uncomfortable for you and baby. And in rare situations, it may also be dangerous. One mom in 2017 posted in the Facebook group Breastfeeding Mama Talk about her experience calling 911 because her baby was choking on her milk.
"He turned blue and I really thought I was going to lose him," Rebecca Taylor wrote. "Apparently this 'freak' accident can actually happen to babies and it's more common than I thought. Especially when you have an overactive letdown and produce too much milk (something some people wish for)."
Luckily her baby was OK, but her story brings to light a breastfeeding issue you might not be aware of: overactive, or forceful, letdown.
"After 25 years of working with babies, I've seen that many babies whose mothers have a lot of milk do tend to 'choke' on it," says lactation consultant Sara-Chana Silverstein, IBCLC. "Some women have what is called a fast MER or Milk Ejection Reflex, which means that the milk releases from their body in a very forceful manner, or 'explodes' out of the ducts."
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What is Breastfeeding Letdown?
Letdown is simply the release of milk from the breast. It's a reflex that happens when nerves in your breasts are stimulated (usually by your baby's sucking) and signal the release of oxytocin, a hormone that prompts tiny muscles around your milk-producing cells to contract, squeezing milk into the ducts. How long it takes can vary from woman to woman or even from feeding to feeding, but it's usually anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes.
The letdown reflex ensures that your baby gets enough milk. It's a pretty powerful thing, and can be triggered not just by your baby's sucking, but also by sexual contact and even psychological factors. For example, once you've been breastfeeding for a while, you may find that the sound of your baby's cries (or any baby crying) can get your milk flowing.
Most moms describe letdown as a tingly, pins-and-needles sensation in their chest, which can happen right after birth or even several weeks into breastfeeding. The tickly feeling is actually milk making its way through the ducts to your nipples. Letdown usually occurs in both breasts at the same time, so it's perfectly normal to drip from one breast while your baby feeds from the other (you can use nursing pads to catch the leakage).
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Coping with Overactive Letdown
If your baby is choking, gagging, or gasping at the start of the feed, or if he clamps down on the nipple or keeps pulling off, it may well mean he is getting too much milk too fast. Here's how to manage a forceful letdown:
Slow down your supply
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Enlist an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC) to guide you in managing all of these strategies, which can help baby be more comfortable at the breast.
"I have seen slowing down the milk makes babies much less gassy and colicky," Silverstein says. And if your baby is dealing with this issue, don't freak. "I have been around hundreds of babies who were choking on their mom's milk," Silverstein says. "After seeing 18,000 babies in my office, we have never had to send a baby to the hospital."
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Doug Mataconis · Wednesday, January 4, 2012 · 21 comments
If you watched Ron Paul’s victory speech last night, you likely caught the sight of Corporal Jesse Thorsen speaking on behalf of Paul, at Paul’s invitation. That invitation came about, apparently, because Thorsen’s interview on CNN earlier in the night, also in uniform, had been cut short for some reason. Here’s the video of Thorsen’s appearance on stage, via HuffPo:
Well, it turns out that Thorsen most likely violated Defense Department regulations regarding political activity while appearing in uniform:
(CNN) – Ron Paul spent Tuesday heralding his support among members of the military, but one active-duty supporter may be in trouble after lauding Paul on stage while wearing his Army uniform.
Army Cpl. Jesse Thorsen spoke during Paul’s speech at his headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa, Tuesday night. Paul invited Thorsen to speak on stage after a technical glitch cut short an earlier live interview on CNN.
Guidelines laid out in the federal Hatch Act specifically prohibit uniformed members of the military from making political speeches or taking official roles on political campaigns. Members of the military are permitted to attend political rallies, but must not be wearing their uniform while in attendance. On stage with Paul, Thorsen was wearing green Army fatigues.
On Tuesday evening, Paul Rieckhoff, executive director and founder of the veterans’ advocacy organization Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, wrote on his Facebook page that Thorsen would likely be reprimanded.
“The soldier that spoke tonight on behalf of Ron Paul is gonna be in a bit of trouble,” Rieckhoff said. “Politics in uniform is a big no-go. And Paul and his campaign should know better. Troops are bound by the (Uniform Code of Military Justice).”
Kate Shephard points out the regulation in question:
the appearance likely violated the protocols for service members included in Defense Department Directive 1344.10, which states explicitly that they are not to participate in political rallies as anything more than spectators. And if they do attend a political function, they’re not supposed to do so in uniform.
Active-duty service members can “register, vote, and express a personal opinion on political candidates and issues, but not as a representative of the Armed Forces,” the directive states. It also stipulates:
4.1.2. A member of the Armed Forces on active duty shall not:
4.1.2.1. Participate in partisan political fundraising activities (except as permitted in subparagraph 4.1.1.7.), rallies, conventions (including making speeches in the course thereof), management of campaigns, or debates, either on one’s own behalf or on that of another, without respect to uniform or inference or appearance of official sponsorship, approval, or endorsement. Participation includes more than mere attendance as a spectator.
And it says that service-members shall not:
4.1.2.5. Speak before a partisan political gathering, including any gathering that promotes a partisan political party, candidate, or cause.
4.1.2.6. Participate in any radio, television, or other program or group discussion as an advocate for or against a partisan political party, candidate, or cause.
It would seem that Thorsen’s actions are a flagrant violation of the regulations, and one military law specialist agrees
“My immediate reaction, upon watching Congressman Paul’s event, was that the soldier in question was in flagrant violation of department of defense regulations,” said Eugene Fidell, who teaches military justice at Yale Law School. “Lord knows there are people in the military, as in the rest of American society, who have very strong feelings about who is elected president. But the tradition is the military stays out of partisan politics.”
The issue wasn’t necessarily showing up in uniform; it was speaking out at a partisan political gathering. “If he was on active duty, it wouldn’t matter if he was wearing a Santa Claus costume or his birthday suit,” said Fidell. “Wearing the uniform only makes it worse.”
One would have thought someone on Paul’s staff, or Thorsen himself, would have known better.
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legion says:
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 14:23
Oh, it’s not “likely”, it’s a cut-and-dried violation. I’d wager good money that idiot’s CO was standing by his desk this morning, waiting to escort him to a one-on-one meeting with the nearest O-6…
KipEsquire says:
Sorry for being an Aspie, but soldiers are also not supposed to appear in public AT ALL in Class B’s (camouflage) except when traveling to and from their duty assignment.
James Joyner says:
@legion: I’m guessing the young corporal will get a stern ass chewing and very little in the way of punishment. Damned boneheaded thing to do but not necessarily something that we emphasize in training very young soldiers.
I am sure the local article of reprimand will remain in his battalion file until he PCSes or ETSes. Since he appears to be a PV2, the ignorance defense will probably get him some mileage. CNN cutting him off last night was a bit wacky. Was actually a pretty quick turnaround by the campaign to allow him to put his thoughts out there.
Of course, the numbers back up Paul; our troops donate more money to him than anyone else. They realize (especially the soldiers – the officers, only if you get them off the record) how foolish these military adventures are. All part of the empire’s decline, I suppose.
I’d go so far as to make the no-BDUs policy mandated across the board – sporting events, parades, etc. (Thanks to Kip above, I guess it is a policy!). Dress uniforms would should be acceptable for any formal ceremony or event (such a hassle – most soldiers & officers hate them. I know I did.). This would eliminate the fun that goes along with using our troops as props during sporting events.
Tsar Nicholas says:
Ron Paul??
How is this any different than General George C. Marshall’s political activities in the 1944 Election for President Franklin Roosevelt???? General Marshall was giving stump speeches advocating FDR’s re-election over the Republican Thomas Dewey
Davebo says:
Inappropriate wearing of BDU’s has been rampant for years from Generals to Privates.
It’s definitely a top down problem with the Army and Marine Corps.
@James Joyner:
@Chris:
True – I didn’t catch at first that he’s pretty junior. I expect Chris’ estimation is the most likely punishment – he may very well not have known better (though Paul’s campaign sure ought to have).
As for BDUs, I got out in 2008, so I’m not clear on current policy, but after 9/11 most every place (at least in the AF) went to BDUs as the standard work uniform – even the MAJCOM staff I was on at the time. I don’t remember the last time I saw someone in regular blues/greens/whatever the Navy wears that wasn’t in some sort of formal ceremony. Of course, that lends credence to the idea that it was a spur-of-the-moment fill-in for the soldier, since they’d probably have had him in a dress uniform if it had been planned beforehand…
@Davebo:
@legion:
Obviously could be different in different necks of the woods, but during my USN/USMC time concluding in 2009 neither service would have been off base other than going to/from base in a working uniform (cammies, dungarees, or coveralls) without risking significant reprimand, although I have noticed that since the USN adopted those rediculous blue cammies I see them around town more and more (I blame following, inexplicably, USA uniform regs for this travesty). Where I live now I routinely see USA/USAF personnel of all ranks and grades slumming around town and the mall in BDUs. It makes me crazy, I must admit. We (my USMC bretheren) joked that when the USAF personnel went to all BDUs all the time that they needed to do it because otherwise they would forget that there was a war on. No way the USMC was relaxing their regs like that.
The Army Combat Uniform (ACU’s) he is wearing is a Class C uniform, not a Class B uniform as KipEsquire stated.
He is a Corporal (E-4) in the Reserve Component (Army National Guard or Army Reserve). I could figure out his unit, but I’m not going to bother looking up his unit patch He has been in for 10 years, so he definitely should know better. Incidentally, 10 years time in service and he’s only an E-4? He’s probably not a stellar Soldier.
CNN should not have interviewed him on camera. The Ron Paul campaign should not have given him a platform to speak and should have advised him to change out of his uniform. I myself have come across uniformed military members at political events before and have ordered them to change out of their uniform or leave (I’m an Army officer, so I can give orders like that).
Department of Defense regulations, Army regulations, and U.S. Code all specify what members of the military can and cannot do in regards to political activities – whether in uniform or not. What I’ve read recently, specifically mentions Active Duty members, though. I’d have to do some research to see if the Reserve Component falls under slightly different regulations, but I’m skeptical that they do.
If his Chain of Command finds out about this incident, he will likely be charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. You could make a case that his punishment should be more severe than if he merely attended the event in uniform, because he (a) was stated to have been working for the campaign, (b) spoke in support of Ron Paul in front of the crowd, and (c) was interviewed on national television. If I was his commanding officer, I’d throw the book at him to the fullest extent possible.
I don’t know if this is the case with the soldier in question, but I know service members, both active duty and veterans, who specifically wear their uniforms to political rallies to protest the wars.
@Ryan: I’m curious as to how you prove your rank when issuing an order to change clothes or leave. I imagine most people wouldn’t believe you without some sort of proof.
@matt: @matt: Military members have their DoD issued ID card at all times which,lists their rank. I to have removed military members from political events. Discipline is a core tenant of military training so it is a rare occasion where a junior member disobeys an officer
@matt: @matt: First, I made the suggestion that they change or leave; then, if they didn’t take the hint, I’d pull rank and order them. I had to flash my Military ID Card to one Soldier. Another one didn’t ask for proof – he could tell I was who I said I was by the way I spoke. I’ve never had to get anyone’s name or show my former Drill Sergeant side.
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 06:14
Ron Paul also knows the solider has rules to follow. Why didn’t he inform solider that he was out of line? Of course not, he wanted everyone to see this. Both need correcting!
@Ryan: Ah I wondered if you ever had to show your military ID or not.. Thanks for sharing.
@dj: Yes I know that but I wondered if he ever actually had to so far as to show h is ID.
I bet this Cpl. Is a Gaurdsman or Reservist. In AR-670-1 it states that a soldier on active duty is not suppose to speak in public rallies unless given permission. Im taking a educated guess that he is a Reservist or Gaurdsman, consdiering there are no active Garrison or TRADOC military installions in Iowa. There are only Gaurd and Reserve bases and they do not live the everyday life of an active duty soldier. They are strictly support for their unit (finance, supply, etc). This soldeir might be AGR (Active gaurd/Reserve) at most. They are’nt exactly considered real Army. Regardless, AR-670-1 states that you are not suppose to have visible tatoos, speak in public rallies etc. The soldier is out of line and should get his Cpl (E-4) status taken away and be demoted to Pvt. (E-1). Its a shame this soldier is not in the real Army because this never would have happend. If this incident did happen while a soldier was on Active Army status, the soldier would have been handled immediatley. His intentions were good but he was out of line and broke the Army Regulations. This sets a terrble example to the Jr. enlisted soldiers. As a CPL. He should know better.
I am reading the comments and I can tell who is military and who is not. For those of you who are not military. You can use all the examples from 1900 to current. You can ask this and ask that but when it comes down to it the Army has rules and regulations. Period. As soldiers we should/or know these regulations. He should have known better and if he didn’t then that tells the type of soldiers he is and also reflects on the leadership in his unit. I read a comment that this soldier has been in the Army for over 10 years. This should give you an idea of the ignorance/discipline this soldier has. I also read that this soldier is a Reservist or Guardsman. I believe it. I was in the Reserves in Des Moines, IA. There is no military bearing and the leadership has little knowledge. When I decided to get out of the Reserves to go active duty I saw a world of difference. I have learned so much since being in the Active Army.
The Cpl (E-4) in from Ankeny, a suburb of Des moines. He did not represent himself, the uniform or the Army in the propler way. Especially with the obvious tattoo on his neck. The Reservist or Guardsman units need to sit all of there soldiers down on their 1 weekend a month and go over the AR’s (Army regulations). Its not like they do much on the weekend anyway so this will give them something to do and prevent this from happening again.
I had talked to a friend of mine back in Des Moines, IA. He was in the Iowa National Gaurd and is in the Army Reserve now. He is a combat engineer in the Army Reserves, a weeekend warrior. So what he did and the ignorance or not knowing any better all makes sense now. I read that because he is in the Reserves (weekend warrior) that he is not on Active duty status and there will be no disciplinary action. Even if there was the fact that he is in the Reserves tells me that very little would happen to him. Too bad he isnt in the active Army. He would never hear the end of it and with that neck tatoo, it would be very easy for other soldeirs to call him out. It is a good thing he is not active Army.
That is just plain stupidity, but what do you expect from an E-4 (I can’t bring myself to say Corporal) with 10 years in. He needs to lose a grade.
On the other hand, I left the Army in ’92. I was a Pathfinder in the 506th. I retired from the National guard 2 years ago, and I had more trigger time in the Guard than active duty. Tell me to my face I am a weekend warrior, or support. My last tour in Iraq, 63% of boots on ground were Guard and Reserve, and because of them, the active duty got their dwell time in the States.
Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 23:19
@Kenneth: tattoo??? That was the least of it. How about the tongue piercing??? Yeah, go back and watch the video. This guy is a train wreck.
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Astrology developed into a scientific branch of learning in ancient Greece, but because of the opposition of the Church Fathers it was transmitted to early medieval Europe in only fragmentary form in technically unsophisticated textbooks and popular divinatory genres. Literary and scientific texts provided more general ideas about the nature and attributes of the planets which were influential on later iconography. The first significant astrological images appear in 11th-century illustrated astronomical texts (e.g. London, BL, Cotton MS. Tiberius BV), which were acquired and produced by monasteries to aid with time-keeping and the construction of the Christian calendar....
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Health and Medicine Division; Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice; Committee on Informing the Selection of Leading Health Indicators for Healthy People 2030; Andrew Koltun, Rapporteur
Experts from the health measurement and population health fields gathered on May 28, 2019, in Washington, DC, at a workshop organized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine for the Committee on Informing the Selection of Leading Health Indicators for Healthy People 2030. The workshop presentations and discussion aimed to help inform the committee’s task, which is to advise on the criteria for selecting Healthy People 2030's Leading Health Indicators (LHIs) and to propose a slate of LHIs for the Healthy People Federal Interagency Workgroup to consider in finalizing the Healthy People 2030 plan. This publication summarizes the presentation and discussion of the workshop.
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Home / News & Views / West Coast & Pacific / NTSB: Sleep deprivation, ‘derby-style fishing’ before California crabber grounded
The California crabber Imperial flooded after crashing into rocks at Point Reyes. Coast Guard photo.
NTSB: Sleep deprivation, ‘derby-style fishing’ before California crabber grounded
By Michael Crowley January 14, 2020
Sleep deprivation is something that all mariners but especially commercial fishermen have to deal with.
Many fishermen feel compelled to ignore sleep deprivation’s built-in dangers — inattention, sloppy work, injuries, collisions, sinkings, drowning — with an “I’ll catch up on my sleep later” mind set, especially if they are in a derby fishery or the season is ending and you’ve only got a few days left to fish. Thus, you fish as much and as fast as you possibly can.
One of the National Transportation Safety Board’s recent marine accident briefs emphasizes what happens when you succumb to sleep deprivation. That was the Dungeness crabber Imperial that grounded near Point Reyes, Calif., on Nov. 19, 2018, at 4:45 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
The Imperial on blocks after recovery. Coast Guard photo.
The 52-foot fiberglass Imperial’s crew of four deckhands and a skipper was engaged in a Dungeness derby fishery, which pretty much required filling up in the first week or so because after that it would be scratch fishing.
The Imperial started setting its pots on Nov. 14, a day ahead of the opening, which was allowed, and began hauling back pots at one minute past midnight. From then on, the crew drove it hard, hauling pots, emptying them, baiting, resetting and sorting crab. There was no sleep for the skipper in those first 24 hours. After that, he accumulated 4, 6, and finally a total of 10 hours sleep in 96 hours, as he sought to maximize the catch.
By the early morning of Nov. 19, 40,000 pounds of Dungeness crabs were aboard when the Imperial set off to pick up the remaining pots, 19 miles away near Point Reyes, after which the crew would head to San Francisco to unload. They took time to nap on the two-hour run to the pots. The skipper — after getting only 10 hours sleep in four days of fishing — used the automatic pilot to steer to the crab pots.
It wasn’t long before he fell sleep, having failed to set the bridge alarm system. At 4:45 a.m., he was awakened by the vessel’s violent shaking and saw rocks and breaking surf around him and the cliffs of Point Reyes immediately in front.
The Imperial was heading to pick up its last crab pots when it crashed onto rocks at Point Reyes. NTSB image.
Crashing on the rocks had opened the hull at the bottom of the bow, allowing water in the engine room. After having portable pumps delivered, the Imperial was towed into San Francisco. There were no injuries but $950,000 damage.
The NTSB determined that “the captain failed to monitor the vessel’s track as a result of fatigue due to an accumulated sleep deficit.” In all probability, the failure to activate the wheelhouse watch system was also a result of fatigue. Contributing to the accident was the “derby-style Dungeness fishery in the state of California, which results in continuous fishing operations at the beginning of the season.”
As part of its report, the NTSB mentions several other recent accidents where fatigue was a major factor. That includes the Titan, which sank Dec. 2014 near Cape Disappointment, Wash.; the St. Dominick that grounded in Pumicestone Bay, Alaska, on March 6, 2017; and the Savannah Ray, which grounded at Kodiak Island in February 2015. In all these cases, “the captain failed to monitor the vessel’s track as a result of fatigue due to accumulated sleep deficit.”
The NTSB also notes that the crew of the Destination, which capsized and sank Feb. 11, 2017, had long hours working “the derby-style cod and opilio crab fisheries.” Six men were lost in that accident.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW8fYiy0yIA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucL1Ulw6B3c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yTWtm-mUJE&feature=em-share_video_user
Inform New Hampshire Ep 34 Granite State 3%s Relief Trip To Louisiana
Sam Blumenfeld NEA Trojan Horse In American Education
Why LaVoy Finicum was Assassinated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wA18O_6dgw&feature=youtu.be
Ryan Bundy Interview with Tanner Justis, and Laura Weaver - National Liberty Alliance
Ammon Bundy Interview with Gerard Aprea and Tanner Justis - National Liberty Alliance
What's Really Going on in Oregon! Taking Back the Narrative ! KrisAnne Hall
AMMON BUNDY & the People of Harney County
Feds Burning Cows ALIVE, Torching Homes, Imprisoning Ranchers!
It is “TIME” to hold all judges accountable we are “NOW” venturing into a massive campaign to expose the out of control judicial corruption (RICO) across America. We will be serving “every” federal judge and filing in all 94 Federal District Courts across America simultaneously. NOW IS THE TIME to pay attention and become active. YOUR PARTICIPATION IS NEEDED, it’s your duty!
..."The words 'district court of the United States' commonly describe constitutional courts created under Article III of the Constitution, not the legislative courts which have long been the courts of the Territories." [Mookini v. U.S., 303 U.S. 201, 205, 58 S.Ct. 543, 545, 82 L.Ed. 748. (See also Longshoremen v. Juneau Spruce Corp., 324 U.S. 237; Reynolds v. U.S., 98 U.S. 145, 154; McAlister v. U.S., 141 U.S. 174; U.S. v. Burroughs, 289 U.S. 159, 163]
28 U.S. Code § 132 - Creation and composition of district courts (a) There shall be in each judicial district a district court which shall be a court of record known as the United States District Court for the district.
A COURT OF RECORD. "A judicial tribunal having attributes and exercising functions independently of the person of the magistrate designated generally to hold it ... proceeding according to the course of common law". [Jones v. Jones, 188 Mo.App. 220, 175 S.W. 227, 229; Ex parte Gladhill, 8 Metc. Mass., 171, per Shaw, C.J. See, also, Ledwith v. Rosalsky, 244 N.Y. 406, 155 N.E. 688, 689][Black's Law Dictionary, 4th Ed., 425, 426]
The decisions of a superior court may only be challenged in a court of appeal. The decisions of an inferior court are subject to collateral attack. In other words, in a superior court one may sue an inferior court directly, rather than resort to appeal to an appellate court. Decision of a court of record may not be appealed. It is binding on ALL other courts. However, no statutory or constitutional court (whether it be an appellate or supreme court) can second guess the judgment of a court of record. “The judgment of a court of record whose jurisdiction is final, is as conclusive on all the world as the judgment of this court would be. It is as conclusive on this court as it is on other courts. It puts an end to inquiry concerning the fact, by deciding it." [Ex parte Watkins, 3 Pet., at 202-203. [cited by SCHNECKLOTH v. BUSTAMONTE, 412 U.S. 218, 255 (1973)].
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Power and Authority of The County Sheriff
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Memo 004-Soverign
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Requisite to justice essay
Principals of Law and the Kings Bench
Prima facie case
National Liberty Alliance Organization
Memorandum Authorities
Extraordinary Remedies
DE FACTO -v- DE JURE
Courts that Resists the Constitution
Court of record example
Court of Law
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Administrators Vow
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Zionism is the enemy
That speech is ridiculous, Trump is a Zionist puppet trying to go to war with Iran to put in a Kosher central bank. Why in the world is his speech concerned more about Israel than anything else. Israel and Jewry is the enemy of the world not Iran. Israel is a rogue terrorist state and it is world jewry behind the NWO.
https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/watch/this-is-zionism_RxrflKrOSA3oryW...
Submitted by Bodhi Mantra on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 06:11
PROPHECIES BY MARK TAYLOR 2/9/18
LISTEN TO THe PROPHETIC MESSAGE IN THIS LINK, & I ASSURE YOU THAT EVERY ONE WHO
LISTENS, DIRECTORS & MEMBERS ALIKE WILL BE VERY UPLIFTED. There are more of these videos in this series. Just click them in sequence to watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpXJcII6qpQ
Submitted by David A Wissler on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 21:04
spanish common law
We were in court today and the judge was pretty much smug to everyone and esp to my husband , see he had a wreck in june of 2015 on his way to a job interview, his tie rod end snapped and sent him into the ditch rolling his truck , he got out and the ambulance took him in for eval. now heres where everything went crazy, the emt took his blood for "medical reasons", and he walked out of the ambulance, where i was waiting for him , i was stopped by tx dps kevin arnold and was held there while they calmed me down. ok he was talking to me and was 'witnessing" this blood draw at the same time outside 40 ft from the ambulance, now heres where i have the issue , the emt said that dps requested the blood draw and supplied the kit, now how can you request a blood draw witness it and read someone the rights if you never step foot in the ambulance. now he was told he wopuld recieve a citation for unsafe speed in a week or so, well we got the ticket paid it and went on with our lives . fast forward to jan 2017 i was checking out his tickets to see if they had been paid what not and i see on his county record there is a dwi charge, i asked him when he recieved this charge and he said they got the wrong guy, nope they charged him 18 months after the fact which we are still fighting to this day, from jan 25 they set the case and 5 days later issued a warrant . so he turns himself in to void the warrant and hired an attorney, well this attorney was a joke and we soon came to realize just how far the rbbit hole goes, on july 6 he went in for a motion to dismiss counsel and the judge went off record and forced him to take the pretrial diversion program with theattorney there , now participation in plea barganing is apparently a nono and i turned him in for this, now he wanted it to go to trial and the attorney refused and the judge bullied him into this probation while forcing him to wave his rigth to a jury trial. this is when i went into overdrive with the research and looking at case laws and all that, well when we went in today i asked the most well respected attorney in town who happens to be the DA's father what juridiction thqt this court fell under common or a/m tribunal, well i got neither and was told that it operates under the spanish common law ....????????? so now im even more perplexed as to how this judge still sits on the bench
Submitted by jrshelby on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 00:33
Please Help/Petition to Jeff Sessions/Free the Bundys
PRAY! Please Help/Petition to Jeff Sessions/Free the Bundys ( youtube.com/BPEarthWatch )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXA_rnf9xt0&index=3&list=UUxz5R9YQMRW5Qq...
To sign the petition click here > > >
https://www.change.org/p/the-honorable-u-s-attorney-general-jeff-session...
Submitted by NYcharles on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 14:44
Brent Swallers NLA Indiana Member Kidnapping
On Brent Swallers, our brilliant NLA Indiana member, being held illegally, for fighting to protect his daughter. Brent has been in jail since August 2016. I just got these docs emailed to me...Brent’s Story (highlights)
Brent was approached by the Indiana Department of Children Services wanted him to sign away his “rights” to an “Abigail” of which he had no prior knowledge of. Brent was surprised to hear that he had a four-year-old little girl that he had never heard of.
Abigail had been taken into custody by DCS because of allegations of 14 incidents of sexual rape and sexual molestation. DCS wanted to adopt Abigail out. Brent refused to sign the required papers for DCS to do so. For no reason, DCS refused to give Abigail to Brent. In fact, DCS turned around, in revenge, and accused Brent of being the perpetrator. DCS did this knowing that Brent knew nothing of Abigail’s existence until DCS told him of Abigail’s existence.
Brent was forced to defend himself in court against these malicious prosecutions and “charges”. This was really all about draining Brent financially for what else was to come. Brent took his claim to Abigail to a District Court and won, forcing DCS to give Abigail to him. Brent was successful in beating them in court a second time. But DCS had much more in store and planned for Brent. DCS has terrorized and maliciously persecuted Brent continuously over a period of about five years. Brent has refused DCS involvement in Abigail’s pursuit of happiness. Abigail was thriving. Until everything changed…..
DCS finally came armed with a SWAT team but NO WARRANT. Conveniently for DCS, “Judge” Marilyn Moores, is married to a man on SWAT. As many of us have learned, these agencies are run by sovereign citizens who believe they are above the law. And in fact, they are right! It is very difficult to hold them accountable and they violate their own laws and their peers make sure they get away with it.
How does Marilyn Moores get away with stealing our darling little ones? She does so impersonating a judge. Marilyn Moores is not a judge, and is not listed on the payroll of the county or state. How is this? Marilyn uses the social security number of Ruth Garwood who died at the age of 87, on March 3, 1984. Marilyn has used multiple social security numbers in the past. WHO IS MARILY MOORES? Why does she refuse to give Abigail back to Brent?
DCS violently took Abigail from a loving and safe home and placed her back into the house where she had endured 14 incidents of sexual molestation and rape. Upon confrontation with the evidence of their crime, DCS claims they know nothing about the documents, of theirs, that is the evidence they used to take Abigail in the first place years ago. DCS now claims that the home where the sexual molestations and rapes took place has been investigated and “found to be a safe place”.
Indiana DCS is an agency under Governor Mike Pence. Governor Mike Pence has been contacted repeatedly by Brent who has pleaded for Pence to stop this rouge agency of his and to return Abigail to her loving and safe home where she was thriving until DCS, unlawfully seized her. Mike Pence receives financial bonuses, along with Marilyn Moores (or rather, the deceased, Ruth Garwood), for each child DCS takes and holds. Brent took lawful action against everyone that had a hand in the violent taking and carrying away of his treasured child. Brent opened cases in the court to prosecute the thieves and placed liens on their private property holdings and began to hold them liable in their private capacities. Mike Pence was now a DEFENDANT, one of thirty-six. They responded by arresting Brent and “charging” Brent with six felony cases for fighting them back.
Sometime around the week of July 11, 2016, Mike Pence got tapped by Donald Trump, the Republican Nominee for President of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, to be Donald’s running mate. The following week, on July 22, 2016, the FEDERAL MARSHALLS SERVICE blast into Brent’s private property and home, armed with assault rifles and flash bangs, bullet proof vest and only God know what all else and steal Brent.
Why would the FEDERAL MARSHALLS SERVICE, on Friday, come with full force and do such a thing? They took Brent on Friday because the following business day, Monday, Brent was scheduled to testify against Mike Pence in a court of law. What would it look like if Pence had to leave Donald Trump on the campaign trail to go be prosecuted for his crimes against humanity? Pence knew that for him to secure the opportunity to be VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, he would have to dispose of Brent Swallers first. This is tampering with a witness. The FEDERAL MARSHALLS SERVICE also took all of Brent’s documents regarding the cases Brent was prosecuting these thieves. This is tampering with evidence.
Two weeks later Brent is still locked away without indictment, without charges and without conviction. In fact, they FEDERAL MARSHALLS SERVICE shuttled Brent from Indiana to Kentucky and hid Brent. Brent doesn’t even show up on the “inmate roster list” of the facility where they have hidden him.
Submitted by deckape on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 15:41
Constitution , Course chapt 11 question 1????
For this i have sureties of the peace for both questions is this not correct?
Submitted by Jefferson-A.I.T-MO on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 20:54
Chapter 11 question 1
answer with the two words 1 time, disregard example that should pass you on
Submitted by John57 on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 23:43
un small arms treaty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NJQ25Lv79A
Submitted by John57 on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 00:00
BUNDY, the True Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNPNRmEHBb0&list=UULK-K8xXz_zgUZxO2bK5miQ (Gavin Seim @YouTube)
Submitted by NYcharles on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 17:49
OBAMA DECLARES BUNDY STANDOFF SITE A NATIONAL MONUMENT
IN SICK MOVE OBAMA DECLARES SITE OF 2014 BUNDY STANDOFF A NATIONAL MONUMENT AND PATRIOTS ARE PISSED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN739gJLXVc NEXT NEWS NETWORK's Gary Franchi
The Next News Network
Submitted by NYcharles on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 01:07
Karen Hudes, Global Debt Facility & Greece
https://www.facebook.com/karen.hudes.10/photos/a.229745100552778.1073741...
With the news about the Global Debt Facility hitting the mainstream media in Greece, news of the Global Currency Reset is going to reach many more people. Yesterday the __National Liberty Alliance__ agreed that they are going to help keep a lid on things so
that "newbies" do not get played by the Network of Global Corporate
Control identified by Vitali, Glattfelder, and Battiston of ETH Zurich
http://arxiv.org/PS_cache/arxiv/pdf/1107/1107.5728v2.pdf, and come
online peacefully.
One more thing to say is that I have no intention of using the Global
Currency Reset as a "vetting agency" to "annoint" groups to pursue their own agendas. My only agenda is to work on whistleblower protections and replace the Network of Global Corporate Control's paper currencies with national currencies (first paper, then gold) and make sure that people understand their responsibility to work in their villages and towns on local currencies, and get funding going from the Global Debt Facility
Submitted by earthgeek on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 11:17
Follow up reply/ K. Hudes
After listening to last Mon night's conference call in which Karen Hudes attended, I found this article, though it is from 2013, it still holds true for what she said on the call. I couldn't find anything with current in date.
Whistleblower Karen Hudes: ‘How The Global Elite Rule The World’
http://21stcenturywire.com/2013/10/03/whistleblower-karen-hudes-how-the-...
Submitted by TheCountess on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 02:20
VERY * VERY important. You should drive people here through *Soc
VERY * VERY important. You should drive people here through *Social Media* and they will join and participate finally.
3-26-2016 Portland Or, City Hall,supporters of LaVoy Finicim and the Bundys, Hammond family gather to show support for the suspects in jail, following the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the names of the jailed, the attendees proceeded to the steps of City Hall for informational speeches, this video outlines the corrupt hijacking of the judicial process by the Government, and the process needed to proceed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDpW5gJcp68
Submitted by earthgeek on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 12:06
Courts Colluding With White House to Avoid Accountability
Read these documants here is part of it The People’s unjust injuries grew. The Attorney General’s defensive argument was, “The Constitution says the People have the Right to Petition for Redress, but the Constitution does not say the Government has to listen or respond.” NOTE: The twenty-sixth Amendment guarantees everyone over the age of 18 the right to vote, but it does not say the Government has to count the votes. As Chief Justice Marshall wrote in 1813, “there is no provision in the Constitution that was intended to be without effect. ”http://wethepeoplefoundation.org/UPDATE/update2008-04-12.htm
Submitted by theswindled on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 05:23
Ffacts
Every U.S. state except Oregon provides for the removal of executive and judicial officers by impeachment. Exact procedures vary somewhat from state to state, but they are all similar to federal impeachment.
Submitted by theswindled on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 20:43
OATH KEEPER VIDEO RESPONSE
Yes, good find and worthy of recognition. Please send this to all on your face book, twitter and so forth list and do it now before this gets scrubbed. Include coming to the NLA site.
Very good find....
Submitted by TheCountess on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 12:24
Shauna Cox / Finicum - filing papers
Conspiracy.
http://northwestlibertynews.com/murder-lavoy-finicum-appears-criminal-co...
I copied the 'filed' papers.
Submitted by TheCountess on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 12:07
SHERIFF MACK - CSPOA
http://cspoa.org/events/
Upcoming events with this organization:
March 25, 2016 – 6:00PM – Prineville, OR
Crook County High School
March 26, 2016 – 1:00pm – Burns, OR
Harney County Fairgrounds
Sorry for being so late with this posting, hard to keep up with it all..
UPDATE: FINICUM ARRESTED: PRAYING TOGETHER !!
http://sonsoflibertymedia.com/potential-donald-trump-delegate-facing-fed...
What a story of faith..
FINICUM RELATED
Utah Sheriff standing against BLM
http://freedomoutpost.com/utah-sheriff-to-blm-i-will-deputize-every-man-...
This is a 25yr vetted Sheriff. Two videos are on this article.
FINICUM - FILING A PRE-TRIAL DISCOVERY REQUEST?
http://freedomoutpost.com/what-these-two-bundy-ranch-protesters-filed-fo...
INDEPENDENT NEWS SOURCES - SHERIFFS AND WIFE OF FINICUM
I offer two of the many independent news sources laboring to bring reality against lies in regular media news.
One is from Montana - with one Constitutional Sheriff defending a 'terrorists' ha, activists Jake Ryan against the feds.
http://northwestlibertynews.com/
The next is American Free Press - with Mrs. Finicum speaking out against federal agents and the murder of her husband.
http://americanfreepress.net/audio-interview-jeanette-finicum-speaks-to-...
If you aren't getting your news from independent sources, here's a list of them inside another site:
http://freedomoutpost.com/the-web-sites-they-dont-want-you-to-read-a-few...
Submitted by TheCountess on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 10:33
All patriots need to listen
All patriots need to listen to this Max Igan interview from February 6, 2016. At about 5 minutes into the interview they begin discussing what is occurring in Australia which historically is a precursor and testing ground for America. The level of absolute tyranny and HOW THEY IMPLEMENTED IT is a perfect way to prepare yourself to look for when they attempt to do it in your city. GET INVOLVED LOCALLY!!!! THAT'S where the front line for the Constitution is and that's where we will win! LOCAL! http://freemantv.com/crimes-against-humanity-max-igan/
Submitted by Liberty One on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 23:02
I need more info...
I wanted to know any tried and proven ways to gain awareness in one's area? I also wanted to mention there is a clip on info wars.com regarding gun-grabbing. It's dated 3-14.
Submitted by bellrepair on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 19:23
Finicum/update/Fiore
Nevada Assemblywoman - Michele Fiore - Northwest Liberty News
http://northwestlibertynews.com/political-captives-nevada-assemblywoman-...
Thank God this isn't going to go away and more and more people are learning and getting involved. This time they aren't going to get away with another WACO or Ruby Ridge.
Submitted by TheCountess on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 11:02
Finicum Follow with Wife - Jeanette in video
http://freedomoutpost.com/lavoy-finicums-widow-to-file-wrongful-death-su...
CDs for sheriffs
I got the newsletter about helping with CDs to be mailed to sheriffs and showed my son so he could help me but when he read it he told me thats a very expensive way to do things and most offices wont let anybody insert "media" they receive from outside sources into business computers because they don't know if their infected. He thinks they will probably all be thrown away. He said wouldnt it be better to put everything in a youtoob video and than email or snail mail a letter with the link? Then you wouldn't need to collect so much money.
Submitted by kateL on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 07:21
FBI Now Being Investigated
This just in: https://youtu.be/6yrZOaKk8Mo
Submitted by 100 tall trees on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 23:34
Finicum
UK Column has a post on their site about the inside video that is now going viral.
However, it is originally from Veteran's Today's and the view is very distorted in the article.
People are being lead to believe that anything justifies murder.
http://www.veteranstoday.com/2016/03/09/lavoy-finicum-suicide-by-cop/
Commentors however are seeing the truth that VT is not. This is a government controlled media source.
Submitted by TheCountess on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 19:58
Veterans Today
I was a daily reader until their piece on the murder of LaVoy, trying to use a distorted blurry video and said it was proof LaVoy had a gun. I called them out for their treachery and immediately cancelled my subscription. I thought they were a friend to American patriots, but they are just another shill, media control source.
Submitted by LeftCoastSailor on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 18:49
Most of general media is controlled.
Here's a list of all the independent available today - it's within the copy
Also watch the Oath Keepers video and be encouraged. It is down on the comments below yours..
FBI investigated..
Thank God for all independent news...
Good find
Finicum follow up from Freedom Outpost
Tim Brown has been covering this since it's beginning. He is part operator of Freedom Outpost's article and information.
Here is the latest on this issue we are involved with here at the NLA
http://freedomoutpost.com/bundy-attorney-we-werent-given-the-full-truth-...
AN EXAMPLE OF INFERIOR COURTS EXECUTING A HABEAS CORPUS
A PRIME EXAMPLE of how a missouri inferior court executes a habeas corpus on another court to transfer the prisoner to another county for court.Here is proof that the Writ Of Habeas Corpus is 100% valid in any court>.so why did the same clerk accept and file a habeas corpus for another county but will not accept or file our Habeas Corpus for the UUSCLGJ IN THE SAME Missouri COUNTY > These are neighboring Missouri counties. I present exhibit 1 03/04/2016 Arraignment Scheduled
Scheduled For: 03/15/2016; 8:30 AM ; LORI JEANETTE BASKINS; Ray Circuit Division
Writ of Habeas Corpus Order
03/03/2016 Note to Clerk eFiling
Filed By: CAMILLE ALEXANDRA JOHNSTON
Writ Requested
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD PROSEQUENDUM.
Motion for Habeas Corpus-PR
APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD PROSEQUENDUM.
Amended Complaint Filed
AMENDED AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLAINT. Amended complaint filed to correct numbering.
12/31/2015 Warrant Issued
Document ID: 15-RYWAC-269, for SANDERS, JANIE RICHELLE. , Bond Amount: 500,000.00, Bond Text: CASH ONLY
Probable Cause Statement Filed
Case Filed by Affidavit
Request Filed
Request for Special Bond Conditions or Higher Bond
Confid Filing Info Sheet Filed
Judge Assigned
Help link regarding the NLA civics course needed
I would very much appreciate I anyone is willing to shed any light on this. I saw it a little bit ago.
Submitted by bellrepair on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 22:34
UPDATE: Finicum video of inside the vehicle
From Freedom Outpost: This is the video Shauna Cox took... very graphic...
FBI UNDER INVESTIGATION!!!!!
http://freedomoutpost.com/new-synced-video-of-eyewitness-confirms-story-...
Maine Republic Email Alert
If anyone wants to check this out, it's titled, "Long Form Certificate Question-Who Are You?
Submitted by bellrepair on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 23:40
Sheriff Mack - Sheriff Palmer - OREGON
Sheriff Richard Mack & Sibel Edmonds Discuss
Oregon, Federal Tyranny & Political Persecution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBkWhQzkkiE&ebc=ANyPxKrdEdQq3yM3JcERWnQt...
This link above takes you right to where
Sheriff Mack speaks regarding support of
OREGON - Grant (county) Sheriff Palmer
Where is this site's PDF of the Constitution? Too many tabs to remember.
Is this site's like this one? (from the Constitution site http://constitution.com/newsletter-welcome/)
http://29dvttiq6ry1heyds3zfg0uf.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploa...
the Pocket-Catechism-on-the-Constitution of the United States
(First Published in 1828)
Liberty Alliance is the publisher
Arresting judges + Gov't Tax Fraud in UK
Meanwhile O'er the Pond - they have a real head of steam both fighting the fraud of the banks, and using common law to start arresting Judges!!! As well as taxation w/o representation ( via gov't MIS-representation )
Wish we could get this kind of "Legal Aid". Vermont actually completely cut the assistance within Legal Aid SPECIFICALLY DEALING WITH ANY MORTGAGE ISSUES!!!
UK Column: More on local councils "hidden" money and Section 151 Officers on todays @ukcolumn News
https://youtu.be/ZX1jRE2TIko
Submitted by earthgeek on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 23:16
Re. Arresting judges+ Gov't Fraud in UK
I am having a problem with the British dialect in the presentation on this video. I would like to see this type of a broadcast backed up with a printing of the content. It took me years to understand all that Benny Hill put into his show and as a consequence I missed a great deal of his wit. If you had ever watched his comedy show you probably know what I am saying. Sorry about the last part of this post, but most of the British dialect is simply difficult to follow. Except for the newscast that reported the collapse aired before the trade center Building 7 actually fell. That report had a more western dialect. Just a little premature for what happened though. Humm? The British crystal ball perhaps! Perhaps that segment was not aired from a British studio at all. Off subject rant. Sorry>
Submitted by we-can-do on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 20:36
UKColumnNews
Did you watch Mon Feb 22 newscast?
Lots of info from Mike Mulhandison? last name isn't clearly spoken by anchorman, who is in Dallas, Tx. from American Free Press.
Importance: Why was Scalia killed? Why all the media hype concerning election, including independent media, and not this item of 'tolling' for interstate purposes within the 'tri-lateral' Union?
Scalia was killed for a reason.
Was Justice Roberts targeted as well, and there is nothing in main stream media saying a word on the subject?
This news media outlet coming from the UK needs to be viewed by us all, as they are getting info we aren't.
Where is the MSM? Silent. This is very interesting, England no less, home of the Magna Carter.
Piute (county), Utah - Land Grab
Piute County Sheriff threatens arrest of Forest Service
Rancher: Stanton Gleave - "we`re like a herd of sheep ...surviving BLM & Forest Service"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHCOo4j4jWM&t=5m17s
Sheriff: Marty Gleave (also a rancher) - "I will deputize every man, woman & child in the county to stop whats going on"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvogGzWp53E&t=8m19s
County Clerk: Callie Gleave
Thanks to PatAZMaricopa for initially posting the article/link/video
http://www.nationallibertyalliance.org/comment/6908#comment-6908
Submitted by NYcharles on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 15:01
Scalia's death scenario
Interesting u-tube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nEH-RI8Dhs
Wells Fargo Bank Holiday? reported 2/4/16
Wells Fargo Insider Says Bank Is Preparing For Emergency Scenario
(Bank Holiday?) Reported 2/4/2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nEH-RI8Dhs&t=10m05s
(this is 10min/5sec into the same video link posted above)
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Submitted by NYcharles on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 19:48
Bundy Ranch - INDICTMENT filed 2/17/2016
Bundy Ranch - INDICTMENT of:
Cliven D. Bundy,
Ryan C. Bundy,
Ammon E. Bundy,
Ryan W. Payne &
Peter T. Santilli, Jr.
http://portlandtribune.com/documents/artdocs/00003538586503.pdf
The action from the high ground
The action from the high ground acquired by this tyrannical government in the past offered no recourse to it's victims at Wounded Knee, Ruby Ridge or Waco Texas. We can probably research hundreds of other cases where the government agencies held the high ground with a much different outcome then what we have seen at the Bundy ranch. Every person walked away with his or her life. The people caused these, thieves and now murderers, (LaVoy) to cease and desist this illegal assault on the Bundy family. Unlike the aforementioned incidents, this time the "People" of "We the People" came in the defense of the Bundy family and quite possibly saved the lives of many because there was a gun behind every blade of grass. In this case the majority wins. The patriots that showed up are now considered co-conspirators to the charges leveled against the patriots named in this indictment. Good men did not stand idle while tyranny is upon us. May God bless each and every person that has taken the action needed up and to this point. Many more will need to be in this court and must see that this stops NOW.
Submitted by we-can-do on Wed, 02/24/2016 - 21:41
U.S. District Judge Anna J. Brown Orders Speedy Trial
Oregon standoff: Ammon Bundy, others plead not guilty; judge aims to avoid trial delay.
Kenneth Medenbach said he wished to represent himself and was not ready to issue a plea yet, but the judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf.
After the judge explained their rights to a trial and their presumption of innocence, several of the defendants directly challenged her assertions.
"It's difficult to understand the presumption of innocence when I've spent the last month in a jail cell and led around in chains wherever I go,'' Payne said.
http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-standoff/2016/02/federal_judge_presses_...
Submitted by PatAZMaricopa on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 07:40
In justice in the U.S. legal system
In my humble opinion we are witness to a continued assault upon the people of this nation. We are seeing a legal system, once again, following through with an agenda that begins with a government created situation that taunts any that feel as if a violation of God given right has been violated. MSNews will then paint a picture of a radical group or family in defiance of a government action as militant instead of patriotic defense to all God given rights. If the outcome of the situation suits the government, as in the death of those against the tyranny, Ruby Ridge, Wounded Knee, Waco Texas, to name just a few, now we have the murder of LaVoy to add to that list. The (in)justice system will stall any legal recourse with a clear vision to deny justice to all but government agencies. With the more recent events at the Bundy ranch and with the killing of LaVoy Finicum we can see a swift action against the patriot movement by the government influenced justice system. What is the big picture here? What should be done about this? How soon should something be done to put a stop to such a program? Can "We the People" file a charge or indictment leveled at the court system as it appears that a conspiracy against the people between alphabet agencies (BLM, FBI, FEMA, etc.) and the judicial system does exist? The people being charged in Oregon must be rescued, this, I know, can not be denied. Is there anything that we can do or that we haven't tried that might make difference for a positive outcome in justice to these people? These bully courts need to be set back on there heels, soon. I know that packing that court with observers will be a big step and we must make our presents known, we must leave no doubt about why we are there. May God save us after Bible prophecies are fulfilled.
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Trump Lashes Out after Firefighters’ Union Endorses Biden
By Mairead McArdle
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President Donald Trump talks to reporters in Washington, D.C., April 24, 2019. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)
President Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden traded barbs on Monday after a firefighters’ union endorsed Biden, becoming the first major labor group to back a candidate in the 2020 race.
The International Association of Fire Fighters announced its decision in a video message that described Biden as an advocate for the middle class.
“Joe’s a lot like our firefighters. He’s a problem solver who cares deeply about America and committed to making our country better. He’s one of the staunchest advocates for working families,” said Harold Schaitberger, the IAFF’s general president. “He knows that a strong middle class means a strong America, and we know, as president, he will stand up for all the patriotic Americans who want nothing more than to earn a decent wage, send their kids to college, have affordable health care and a decent and secure retirement.”
BREAKING NEWS: The International Association of Fire Fighters endorses @joebiden for President of the United States. https://t.co/yewUm8wMGd
— IAFF (@IAFFNewsDesk) April 29, 2019
Biden said on Twitter that he “couldn’t be more proud” to have the union’s backing. “Unions built the middle class in this country — and as President, I’ll fight to strengthen them and grow the backbone of this country,” he wrote.
Later Monday, Trump attacked Biden and the IAFF on Twitter, accusing the union of charging exorbitant dues and claiming that its members would rather support him than Biden.
I’ll never get the support of Dues Crazy union leadership, those people who rip-off their membership with ridiculously high dues, medical and other expenses while being paid a fortune. But the members love Trump. They look at our record economy, tax & reg cuts, military etc. WIN!
Biden responded by tweeting that he is “sick” of Trump “badmouthing unions.”
I'm sick of this President badmouthing unions. Labor built the middle class in this country. Minimum wage, overtime pay, the 40-hour week: they exist for all of us because unions fought for those rights. We need a President who honors them and their work.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 29, 2019
Biden has long had the support of organized labor and has strong ties to unions. He is formally launching his campaign Monday with a rally in Pittsburgh at the union hall of Teamsters Local 249.
Mairead McArdle is a news writer for National Review Online and a graduate of Thomas Aquinas College. @johnsonhildy
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The Suffragette Bombers (Hardback)
Britain's Forgotten Terrorists
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Published: 2nd July 2014
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'Suffragettes did commit terrorist acts', writes Simon Webb in The Guardian
'A clearly-written easy read, and contains some fascinating illustrations. I recommend it to anyone remotely interested in the subject.'
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In the years leading up to the First World War, the United Kingdom was subjected to a ferocious campaign of bombing and arson. Those conducting this terrorist offensive were members of the Women's Social and Political Union; better known as the suffragettes.
The targets for their attacks ranged from St Paul's Cathedral and the Bank of England in London to theatres and churches in Ireland. The violence, which included several attempted assassinations, culminated in June 1914 with an explosion in Westminster Abbey.
Simon Webb explores the way in which the suffragette bombers have been airbrushed from history, leaving us with a distorted view of the struggle for female suffrage. Not only were the suffragettes far more aggressive than is generally known, but there exists the very real and surprising possibility that their militant activities actually delayed, rather than hastened, the granting of the parliamentary vote to British women.
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Webb provides a balanced account of the suffragette bombers, what led to their extremism, and the social context and reception of their actions. Keen to set the record straight, Webb reminds us that many of the suffragettes came from privileged backgrounds and, in fact, had little interest in extending the vote to working-class women.
'The Suffragette Bombers' also examines how the modern near-sanctification of their cause came about, and how suffragette bombers were then forgotten.
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Press Releases from 2003
Astrobot Biff Starling Prepares for Mars Landing (December 30, 2003)
The Planetary Society, in cooperation with the LEGO Company, designed the Astrobot Diaries as a program to enable young people and adults alike to journey vicariously to the Red Planet with the Mars Exploration Rover mission.
Go "Wild About Mars" With The Planetary Society (December 29, 2003)
The Planetary Society's "WILD ABOUT MARS" event will feature special guests and the opportunity to witness the landing of NASA's Mars Exploration Rover on a giant screen with thousands of other space enthusiasts.
Drive a Mars Rover Today! (December 18, 2003)
The Planetary Society's Carl Sagan Memorial Station simulates the landing site of NASA's Pathfinder mission, which included the first Mars rover, Sojourner.
The Planetary Society Goes "Wild About Mars" (November 17, 2003)
"WILD ABOUT MARS," at the Pasadena Convention Center, will feature special guests and "live" images from Mars during NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission.
Destination: Mars, Urges The Planetary Society (November 10, 2003)
The Planetary Society is mobilizing its members and the general public to write President Bush in support of a human space exploration program geared towards the ultimate goal of landing men and women on Mars.
International Student Team Selected to Work in Mars Rover Mission Operations (November 6, 2003)
The Planetary Society has chosen sixteen Student Astronauts to work with the Mars Exploration Rover team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory when the twin rovers touch down on Mars in January 2004.
Planetary Society Leaders to Testify to Congress (October 15, 2003)
Bruce Murray, Chairman of the Board of The Planetary Society, and Wesley T. Huntress, the Society's President will call for exploration to be the principal objective of future human spaceflight.
Planetary Society Adds Internet, Investment Acumen to Its Board (October 2, 2003)
The Planetary Society has added a unique blend of Internet and investment management acumen to its board of directors, as well as bringing two astronauts and an oil industry leader to its advisory council.
The Planetary Society Celebrates Galileo Mission with Galileo and His Daughter (September 18, 2003)
The Planetary Society will celebrate the end of the Galileo spacecraft mission with a special benefit performance and presentation, "An Evening with Galileo and His Daughter."
Last Chance to Celebrate Mars Day with Ray Bradbury, Earth's Favorite Martian (August 25, 2003)
The public can join thousands from around the world who have already sent birthday greetings to Bradbury by submitting their messages at The Planetary Society’s website.
Cosmos 1 Solar Sail Project Passes Launch Readiness Milestone (August 11, 2003)
Engineers performed a successful test of the entire launch sequence, including separation of the solar sail payload from the rocket, at the Makeev Rocket and Test Center in Miass, Russia.
Help Ray Bradbury Celebrate a Martian Birthday (August 8, 2003)
To celebrate the opposition of Mars on August 27 and Bradbury's 83rd birthday on August 22, The Planetary Society is gathering birthday greetings from well-wishers around the world to present to Bradbury in a giant birthday card.
Cosmos 1 Solar Sail Unfurls One Of Its 47-Foot Blades At Centennial Of Flight In NYC (July 28, 2003)
The Planetary Society and Cosmos Studios will unfold a replica of one of the eight 47-foot blades that make up the Cosmos 1 Solar Sail spacecraft, which is slated to launch later this year.
Astrobot Sandy Moondust Begins her Journey to Mars (July 8, 2003)
The Astrobots, representations of robotic minifigures suited up for space, appear as part of the structure that mounts the mini-DVDs provided by The Planetary Society onto each spacecraft.
The Planetary Society Launches Global "Mars Day Celebration" (June 26, 2003)
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Astrobot Diaries and Mars Stations Debut Today (June 7, 2003)
The Planetary Society and the LEGO Company announce a new Mars exploration adventure: the Astrobot Diaries - featuring Biff Starling and Sandy Moondust - and the Mars Stations.
SETI@home Begins Distributing Data from Stellar Countdown (June 3, 2003)
The Stellar Countdown run at the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico re-observed 216 promising radio sources identified by SETI@home as potential candidates for hypothetical extraterrestrial intelligent signals.
New Vehicle Needed to Propel Human Space Exploration (May 27, 2003)
The Planetary Society, the Association of Space Explorers (ASE) USA, and the American Astronautical Society convened a workshop to assess launch vehicle requirements to meet the needs of human space exploration beyond Earth orbit.
Planetary Society Recovers Columbia Shuttle Experiment (May 6, 2003)
The Planetary Society joined with Instrumentation Technology Associates (ITA) in retrieving its astrobiology experiment samples from a payload package that survived the catastrophic breakup of Columbia.
Planetary Society Recovers Shuttle Experiment from Columbia Debris (May 1, 2003)
A Planetary Society-sponsored astrobiology experiment will be retrieved from the container that carried it aloft on space shuttle Columbia's final mission.
Planetary Society Declaration of Support Sent to NASA (March 31, 2003)
The Planetary Society has presented to NASA Administrator Sean O'Keefe a Declaration in Support of Space Exploration signed by over 15,000 people worldwide.
SETI@home Completes Stellar Countdown (March 25, 2003)
The candidates selected for re-observation were deemed the most interesting radio sources found out of the billions detected since the distributed computing project began to search for extraterrestrial intelligence in May 1999.
Planetary Society's SETI@home Re-observations Get Bumped by Solar Flare: (March 19, 2003)
The SETI@home project has been bumped from the telescope's observing schedule until next Monday, March 24, 2003, so that researchers can observe a rare solar flare.
Planetary Society's SETI@home Takes New Step in Search for ET: (March 10, 2003)
The SETI@home project will now take a closer look at its most promising candidate radio sources.
Thousands Sign Planetary Society Declaration in Support of Space Exploration (February 24, 2003)
Over 12,000 people in just two weeks have signed The Planetary Society's Declaration in Support of Space Exploration in the wake of the Columbia tragedy.
The Planetary Society Comments on NASA '04 Budget Proposal (February 6, 2003)
The FY2004 proposal was submitted in the midst of dealing with the tragedy of the Columbia accident.
Israeli and Palestinian Students Join Forces on Space Shuttle Experiment (January 15, 2003)
The astrobiology experiment is designed to advance understanding of the evolution of life in the universe and to help build peaceful international cooperation in our often divided world.
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Developers of Intel's Penryn Chip Cite Efficiency Numbers, Next-Gen Mobile Capabilities
WASHINGTON — This morning saw the "big" announcement here at the International Electron Devices Meeting, as Intel let out details on its 45-nanometer, high dielectric constant, or "high-k," Penryn microchips, which will become the new state-of-the-art architecture for computer chips in 2008 (although, in retaliation, an alliance of competing chipmakers, including IBM, AMD, Freescale and Samsung will be presenting on a next-generation of 32nm chips).
I'll dispense quickly with the technical details: The most important thing to know about a chip is that the more transistors you have, the more calculations can be done at once. And the number of transistors on a chip is naturally limited by the size of each individual transistor. And the size of them has gotten smaller as more and more transistors have been stuffed onto microprocessors over the years—all in an attempt to keep pace with the dictates of Moore's Law. (Refresher course: Intel co-founder Gordon Moore observed in 1965 that the number of transistors placed on an integrated circuit doubled every two years, and the engineers who were the unfortunate recipients of this received wisdom have been forced to live up to it ever since.)
But now they've gotten so small that the silicon dioxide insulators on each gate, or transistor gate, are only five atoms thick. Making these gates any smaller would allow leakage of current across the gate, wasting power and making the chip hotter and less efficient. The solution was to use a new material as an insulator, and the result is a new 45nm high-k insulator that replaces the previous 65nm version.
Okay, okay, so what does this mean? I spoke with Kaizad Mistry, Intel's director of logic technology integration and one of the presenters of Intel's research. "The significance of using high-k metal gates in our 45nm technology is that a barrier to the progression of Moore's Law has been overcome," he says. "So what the consumer can expect is that chips will continue to get smaller, consume less power, have more computing potential, your batteries last longer, and so on." Mistry claims a 30 percent reduction in power draw during switching or a 20 percent increase in performance. In other words, you can run Penryn chips fast, or you can run them very efficient, depending on the application.
But there's more. Intel envisions Penryn going into a new class of "mobile Internet devices" under a project code named Silverthorne by mid-2008. "The low power of 45nm allows us to take the full functionality of Intel architecture and a Windows OS down into the handheld space," Mistry says. Will that mean the second coming of the Ultra Mobile PC, which has thus far been greeted with a yawn? Or is it a Wintel answer to Google's Android and Apple's iPhone? It's hard to tell. At this point, it's just a chip. —Glenn Derene
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A print by local artist Anna Newell that will be featured at "Pressed for Change." Provided
Prints by local artists Camela Guevara (left) and Jess Davison that will be featured at "Pressed for Change." Provided
Local artist Camela Guevara will be participating in "Pressed for Change." File/Provided
Charleston printmakers team up for ACLU fundraiser and RV art studio
By Kalyn Oyer koyer@postandcourier.com
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Two local printmakers have teamed up to start an on-the-go art studio in a 1984 Winnebago RV.
Leigh Sabisch is one of those printmakers. She's the former founder and organizer of the Charleston Zine Fest, an annual event that showcases a niche group of creatives during a market at the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art. She works at Artist & Craftsmen Supply, along with new business partner Allison Koch.
Koch also works at the College of Charleston in the printmaking department.
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Charleston Zine Fest showcases unique, affordable art at the Halsey
Before the duo starts installing printmaking equipment in their recently purchased RV, they are hosting their first event under their new business name, Sardine Press.
It will be a fundraiser called "Pressed for Change" for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) at Local 616, where they will be live-printmaking art from a variety of local artists. Attendees can purchase premade smaller prints at the free event for just $5 or pay $20 or $30 for larger prints that will be pressed on-site 4-9 p.m. Dec. 14.
Those prints will come with a written explanation of what the image means to the artist. The theme is "civil rights."
"There's so many hoity-toity fundraisers that make a lot of money and have a full-time staff, but we wanted this to be more accessible," Koch explains.
WHAT: Pressed for Change: A Printmaking Fundraiser to Support the ACLU
WHEN: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14
WHERE: Local 616, 616 Meeting St., downtown
PRICE: Free to attend
MORE INFO: facebook.com/events/417022712344115
Sabisch discovered her love for hosting fundraisers when she first held an event at The Purple Buffalo last year in support of Planned Parenthood. Koch jumped in to help Sabisch plan and pull off the fundraiser, and the duo realized they worked well together. Sabisch says she's more of the "big picture" mindset, while Koch pays attention to the details. Both were needed to found Sardine Press.
While the event will be at a local brick-and-mortar bar, the duo plans to create future work out of their RV, where they will have a printing press and teach printmaking classes. They also hope to rent out the space to other artists.
"It's like we're trying to cram the entire world of printmaking into a tiny little RV," Sabisch explains the meaning behind the name.
They will be able to perform relief printing on linoleum or wood, which involves carving out a negative space on the selected surface that will then create raised images in ink. They will also be able to create monoprints, which feature images that can only be made once, and collagraphs, which use a board with collage materials glued onto it to form a relief surface with a variety of textures.
While some of the techniques may initially sound complicated, even for seasoned artists of other mediums, Sabisch says she wants to make the art form as approachable and digestible as possible. She hopes teaching lessons in the RV will help make that a reality for those wanting to learn in Charleston — and beyond. (They are on wheels, after all.)
Koch remembers a similar model once took shape in Charleston when a group of local artists revamped a school bus and began hosting art classes out of it.
"It was some of the people that started Redux," Koch says. "They kind of did the art-in-a-bus-type thing, but not printmaking."
She's hoping this will be a successful venture in the same realm.
Sabisch and Koch decided to team up with the ACLU for their December fundraiser because of the organization's tangible work that brings change. They specifically partnered with the organization's South Carolina branch.
"The freedom to resist and express political beliefs through art and activism has been at the heart of the ACLU's mission for 100 years," shares Ali Titus, policy and communications director at the ACLU of South Carolina.
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"Bringing artists and community members together to celebrate the ongoing movement for civil rights and liberties through live printmaking is innovative and well-aligned with our mission and principles, especially those centering on freedom of speech and political expression."
The ACLU will have a booth at the event with members there explaining the organization's mission and specific-to-South Carolina goals for 2020, which according to Titus, include: mobilizing the public to address mass incarceration and poor prison conditions; ending the wealth-based justice system; blocking the six-week abortion ban bill and advancing reproductive justice; fighting back against religious refusals and other laws and practices targeting LGBTQ+ people; ending felon disenfranchisement; and recruiting civil rights voters for the 2020 election.
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'What's a French hot dog?' Downtown Charleston cafe brings menu item to Park Circle
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Gaulart & Maliclet French Café, known as Fast & French, will be at the event serving up the restaurant's classic "Le Hot Dog." This fancy frank is an all-beef broiled hot dog on a baguette with melted cheese, Dijon mustard and an assortment of eclectic toppings, including sauerkraut, kimchi and pickles. There will also be vegetarian options from the café menu.
"When we help the ACLU, we are helping many causes that are important to us, our diverse employees and our loyal customers," café owner Jennifer Bremer says.
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preprints.org > life sciences > biochemistry > doi: 10.20944/preprints201705.0024.v1
Maternal Supplementation with RRR-α-Tocopherol (400 IU) and Its Relationship with Serum and Breast Milk Retinol
Juliana Fernades Dos Santos Dametto * , Larissa Queiroz de Lira , Larisse Rayanne Miranda Melo , Marina Mendes Damasceno , Nathalia Lorena do Nascimento Silva , Roberto Dimenstein
Version 1 : Received: 28 April 2017 / Approved: 2 May 2017 / Online: 2 May 2017 (17:20:34 CEST)
How to cite: Dametto, J.F.D.S.; Lira, L.Q.D.; Melo, L.R.M.; Damasceno, M.M.; Silva, N.L.D.N.; Dimenstein, R. Maternal Supplementation with RRR-α-Tocopherol (400 IU) and Its Relationship with Serum and Breast Milk Retinol. Preprints 2017, 2017050024 (doi: 10.20944/preprints201705.0024.v1). Dametto, J.F.D.S.; Lira, L.Q.D.; Melo, L.R.M.; Damasceno, M.M.; Silva, N.L.D.N.; Dimenstein, R. Maternal Supplementation with RRR-α-Tocopherol (400 IU) and Its Relationship with Serum and Breast Milk Retinol. Preprints 2017, 2017050024 (doi: 10.20944/preprints201705.0024.v1).
Dametto, J.F.D.S.; Lira, L.Q.D.; Melo, L.R.M.; Damasceno, M.M.; Silva, N.L.D.N.; Dimenstein, R. Maternal Supplementation with RRR-α-Tocopherol (400 IU) and Its Relationship with Serum and Breast Milk Retinol. Preprints 2017, 2017050024 (doi: 10.20944/preprints201705.0024.v1). Dametto, J.F.D.S.; Lira, L.Q.D.; Melo, L.R.M.; Damasceno, M.M.; Silva, N.L.D.N.; Dimenstein, R. Maternal Supplementation with RRR-α-Tocopherol (400 IU) and Its Relationship with Serum and Breast Milk Retinol. Preprints 2017, 2017050024 (doi: 10.20944/preprints201705.0024.v1).
Vitamin A and E are important during pregnancy, the neonatal period, and childhood. The objective of this study was to assess whether maternal RRR-a-tocopherol supplementation affects serum and breast milk retinol. Serum was collected at baseline and twenty days later, and breast milk, at baseline, and on days 1, 7, and 20 after delivery. After the baseline serum collection, the supplemented group (n=16) received a single 400 IU of RRR-α-tocopherol. The control group (n=18) was only performed collections. Retinol and alpha tocopherol levels were determined by liquid chromatography. Serum retinol and alpha tocopherol at baseline and 20 days after delivery indicated proper vitamin A (> 20 µg/dL) and E (> 516 μg/dL) statuses in the control and supplemented groups (p > 0.05). Colostrum retinol levels on days 1 and 7 after delivery were significantly higher in the supplemented group (p = 0.018 and p = 0.012, respectively). Maternal vitamin E supplementation increased colostrum retinol by 52.23% and 111.2%, 24 hours and 7 days, respectively. However, retinol in mature milk did not differ between the groups (p > 0.05). In conclusion, the supplementation with 400 IU of RRR-α-tocopherol improved vitamin A bioavailability in breast milk.
Vitamin E; vitamin A; maternal serum; lactation; liquid chromatography.
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Nine new journalism jobs found today including: Trinity Mirror and NBC
NUJ condems use of “chavs” and “skiver” as launches guidelines for reporting on the impoverished
Chief executive Steve Auckland leaves ESI Media following sale of i and print closure of Indy
By John Reynolds Twitter
Steve Auckland is leaving his role as chief executive of ESI Media, the publisher of the Independent brand, the London Evening Standard and London Live TV.
Auckland’s exit comes two months after ESI Media decided to close the print editions of the Independent titles and sell the i newspaper to Johnston Press.
The veteran newspaper management executive is leaving ESI Media, which also publishes the London Evening Standard and London Live TV, at the end of April after less than 18 months in the role.
Manish Malhotra, currently chief financial officer at ESI Media, will become group managing director on an interim basis, reporting to chairman Justin Byam Shaw.
Over the last 15 years, Auckland has held a number of high-profile management newspaper roles, including managing director of the Yorkshire Post, managing director of Metro, managing director of Northcilffe Media and group chief executive of Local World.
Evgeny Lebedev, the owner of ESI Media, said: “ESI Media has undergone some substantial changes in the last 18 months, including the sale of the i newspaper and the move of the Independent and Independent on Sunday titles to a digital-only format.
“Steve has made an enormous contribution by steering the group through these changes and into a strong position for the future.
Auckland said: “With the successful sale of i to Johnston Press, including a long-term syndication agreement, it’s a fitting time for me to move on. I’m leaving the business on a sounder financial footing.”
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What Are Sea Lice and How Do You Avoid Their Red, Itchy Rash?
These miniature jellyfish are no fun in the sun.
If you find yourself itchy after hitting the beach this summer, you may have encountered these tiny creatures that lurk Florida's southern Atlantic coastline: sea lice.
Pensacola Beach Lifeguards have hoisted purple flags for the past several days, which indicate the presence of "dangerous marine life." In this case, lifeguards have received reports of mild sea lice stings and have been warning beach-goers in the area.
Dave Greenwood, director of public safety for the beach, told the Pensacola News Journal that sea lice are common in the area as the water gets warmer and said visitors to the beach shouldn't panic. "It's just one of those things you have to deal with when you go into the Gulf of Mexico," Greenwood said. "You are a land animal and the Gulf is not our native environment."
What are sea lice?
First of all, these creatures are not related to head lice. They're actually thimble jellyfish larvae, which can get trapped under bathing suits (take a moment to let that horrifying image soak in). When pressure is applied to the miniature larvae while on the skin, stinging cells are released that cause irritation, itching, and welts, according to the Florida Department of Health. Sea lice apparently love human hair, so people will frequently find rashes on their necks from hair that's dangled in the water and then come into contact with their skin.
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— Sunde Farquhar (@SundeTVNews) June 27, 2018
The rash, which is actually a form of dermatitis also known as seabather's eruption, will become noticeable between four and 24 hours after exposure to sea lice, although some people have reported a "prickling" sensation while still in the water, according to research from the Department of Health. The severity of symptoms can vary from small, barely discernible rashes to large vesicular eruptions across the skin. Other symptoms can include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and infected blisters; children may also develop a high fever. Many people also report trouble with sleeping, likely due to the intense itching. Generally, these symptoms will fade within two to four days, but they can last as long as two weeks.
How to treat and avoid sea lice
An oral antihistamine is recommended to help relieve an itchy sea lice rash, and an over-the-counter topical 1 percent cortisone cream or sting aid may also bring relief from other sea lice symptoms, according to the Department of Health.
Sea lice stings tend to peak from early April through early July, but can be prevalent in March and August as well. Officials recommend swimmers pay attention to local beach reports and take a few steps to help themselves and loved ones avoid sea lice while in the water:
Avoid wearing T-shirts in the ocean—topical sunscreen may actually help protect the skin from sea lice stings (in addition to reducing exposure to harmful UV rays)
Consider one-piece bathing suits to reduce points of entry for sea lice
Change out of your bathing suit as soon as you leave the water and shower ASAP
Wash bathing suits with detergent and dry them with heat (don't air-dry). You may even want to discard the bathing suit if sea lice have been reported in the area.
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Prinsy's takes out the Visitor Experience Award at the Hawke's Bay Tourism Awards!
What a big year it's been at Prinsy's Tours. We've launched this new website, enjoyed hosting hundreds of Lions fans, and been spreading our wings doing some recon in Martinborough and round the country at tourism events. But the icing has seriously been put on the cake this week, after we were floored to receive the Visitor Experience Award for Small Business at the Hawke's Bay Tourism Awards.
Wow. Quite simply, we were jolly enough just to have put our best foot forward in entering the awards. Then being finalists, and ultimately winning the highly competitive 'Visitor Experience' category, well, let's just say the eyes got a bit steamy!
Going through the awards process really makes you put yourself out there, and look at your business through a new lens. It's a great initiative put on by Hawke's Bay Tourism, who back our industry tirelessly and are a big part of the reason this region's tourism economy is growing year on year, and why the standards for guest experiences here just keep soaring.
Prinsy's was also a finalist in the People's Choice award - so thank you immensely to all who voted for us, your voices were definitely heard!
We'd also really like to thank our amazing team, our wonderful guests whom it's a pleasure to host, the support from Jodi at InHouse Marketing, the judges for a fair and rigorous process, Hawke's Bay Tourism again and also Sally Jackson from the Napier City Council (previous winner when she was with the Art Deco Trust) for her helpful advice and mentoring on the awards process.
Hats off to all the other entrants, finalists and winners; we know what a challenge it is and we're proud to be a part of this fantastic industry with you.
Now, time for a glass (or two) of yummy Hawke's Bay wine to celebrate!
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Growers urged to check wheat13 March 2019
Be prepared to inspect wheat crops regularly to assess lodging and disease risks through March and April, a leading northern England agronomist is urging.
According to Nigel Scott, regional technical manager for agronomy firm ProCam, winter wheat crops drilled early last autumn are showing forward growth and early signs of Septoria and yellow rust infections.
“How disease develops from this point forward through the spring will depend on the weather,” says Mr Scott. “It’s not time to panic but earlier drilling will have allowed a longer period for infections to build.
“Ultimately, it’s a balance between not letting disease get out of hand if it needs attention, but also not applying the first fungicide of the season too soon.
“If you do apply it early, it’s also tempting to bring the next spray forward. This will result in stretched spray intervals at some point of the season, leaving crops exposed to disease if fungicides can’t provide a sufficiently long period of control.”
In response, when building a fungicide programme, Mr Scott says he prefers to count backwards from the main fungicide timing of the season, the flag leaf or T2 spray applied around mid-May, to the T1 spray applied to leaf three about three weeks before this, and back to the T0 spray, applied in late March at the earliest, or more often into April.
“By doing this, it helps weigh up the disease risk in relation to when the T0 fungicide is likely to be applied,” explains Mr Scott. “That way, you can judge whether you can wait that long or whether something needs doing sooner. Sometimes it can require an additional spray.
“Ultimately, you can’t be prescriptive with fungicide programmes. You have to walk the land and assess the situation on a field-by-field basis, taking into account other risk factors, such as how susceptible the variety is to disease and how responsive it is to fungicides, then draw up a programme based on all the information.
“From a lodging risk viewpoint, although early-drilled crops are forward, crops look well-rooted after the dry autumn and winter. This should help with anchorage in the soil. However, overall crop growth will still need assessing properly for the T0 timing, when decisions on plant growth regulators and fungicides are made.”
Maintaining healthy crops through the season by applying micronutrients and bio-stimulant treatments little-and-often with the fungicide programme has also produced some substantial yield gains over recent years, Mr Scott concludes.
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HSK Level I – Chinese Listening Test
Are these pictures correspond what you have heard? Here is the answer and the sentences that she read in the video posted on Facebook “RISH Chinese summer camp”. Join in our Facebook group “Everthing about Chinese Learning & Chinese Culture / Apprendre Chinois” to Learn Chinese, Enjoy the beauty of China and Get the fi…
A self-test of your Chinese proficiency
A simmulation question of Chinese Proficiency HSK Level I Do you know what to say in these situations? Match the sentences with these pictures. Find the whole question in attachement. HSK-Level-IDownload Like our Facebook Page “RISH Chinese summer camp” and leave us a message to get the answer. Learn Chinese on 1-on-1 online Chinese course a…
The mark of culture exchanges in Chinese vocabulary
Most of the time in history, China was also very open. Many food and daily necessities nowadays were imported in those days, but they have been localized for a long time that people haven’t realized But there are still some exotic products have retained a foreign impress in their name, such as “胡 Hú”, “番 Fān”, “洋 Yáng”, “西 Xī”. It shows that they are not inherent i…
Chinese Test Calendar for 2020
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November 11th (11/11) is called Singles’ day (光棍节 guāng gùn jié) in China. “2” stands for double, and “1” resembles an individual who is alone. A set of four “1”, gives people a feeling of loneliness. That is Singles’ day, on which they celebrate their pride in being single. It’s said that the beginning of the festival was in a…
Why is China called 中国(Central Country)
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The Chinese Bridge Competition
The “Chinese Bridge” champions from 105 countries gathered in China, and a wonderful Chinese culture show is coming. The 12th “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students was held in Zhengzhou recently. 264 teachers and students from 119 competition areas in 105 co…
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After Shanghai opened its port in 1843, It has become a city of immigrants. Before the liberation of Shanghai in 1949, many avenues are named after foreign celebrities and places, such as “Lincoln Avenue”, “Avenue Joffre”, “Avenue Petain”, “Gordon Road” and so on. Theses names remind us our colonial pasts. Therefore, they were cancelled after the liberat…
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Dissolution by Bryant & Kevin Robinson
"I have to admit, I'm a sucker for fly-by scenes, but here we go."
There's nothing sweeter to me than taking an environment and just going through it to admire it from every angle--no being stuck at ground level, no staring up from the dirt, no being unable to go any closer because you're at the edge. It's just pure freedom for a few seconds that prepares you for what's to come.
I bring this up because the very first map of Dissolution is a little fly-by cutscene. It claims to be seven-level mapset, but it's actually six--the first level is pretty much nothing but swooping around and some text, and the action only really starts on Map02. Still, just like it should, the intro sets the tone for what the rest of the playthrough is going to be like. It's lonely, it's oppressive, and there's going to be a lot of brown everywhere.
A lot of it.
Dissolution is a sister wad of "Project: Slipgate", which thankfully doesn't require any knowledge of beforehand in order to play, though those familiar with it will be getting heavy strokes of deja vu. It (like Slipgate) makes heavy use of custom textures, graphics, and sounds, providing a much darker experience in line with Doom 64 and Quake rather than typical Doom. Rather than power metal blasting in the background while a brightly lit blue-green techbase and the screams of zombies surround you, instead the environment is distressingly oppressive and lonely. And brown. Very, very brown.
For as much as people like to joke about Quake's grey-and-brown color palette, it's still an ideal colorscheme for people that want an extra kick in atmosphere--it may not be original, but the colors are visually putrid and pave the way for a creepy, gritty, and disgusting atmosphere. Dissolution uses them to excellent effect, creating a world that is unquestionably a ruined wasteland; if there has to be a downside, and there always has to be, it would be where the devil lies.
The overall detail level is unfortunately fairly low, especially for being a 2002 mod, with areas made up of mainly flat walls and flat floors. That being said, the textures and architecture more than makes up for it. While everything can be distilled down to boxes and curves, they're not obtrusive and everything flows together wonderfully--very little time will be spent thinking "This could use some more nodes".
While the visuals take a more atmospheric bent, the gameplay takes a significantly slower bent to match. Item placement is surprisingly tight, and very often will there be only one weapon with any ammo left as the trek goes on--monster count is incredibly low to match, with not a single map exceeding the 100-monster count. In fact, a few maps don't even leave 10. Players who want a run-and-gun experience will be woefully frustrated, as the idea seems to be more to go through the levels rather than FIGHT through them. Even the end climax isn't even anything worth sweating over, and is easily dispatched with a few simple BFG shots or rockets.
The levels are deceptively linear despite their intricate designs, though there's a few not-always-obvious locales of importance to backtrack to. As much as it adds to the creepy and totally-lost atmosphere, realizing too late that you were supposed to go to THAT door and hit THAT switch all the way at the beginning gets frustrating. Thankfully, these areas are few and far in between, but a better sort of indication of what needs to be done would be a nice touch.
Several times the maps also relies on shoot/use-the-panels type puzzles, but panels are certainly in no rare supply to begin with. While thankfully there's never an instance where you have to hit an obscure panel across the map (in fact, almost all of them are right next to the door that needs opening), oftentimes there's no indication that a panel even needs to be hit in the first place to proceed. These are, however, minor quibbles. The gameplay overall is excellent, echoing the lonely sensation that the map designs provide with fewer monsters and less hectic firefights, though it's a shame that there couldn't be a greater climax to top it all off.
Dissolution overall is a wonderfully slow-paced mapset that stands out among the crowds of "more monsters = more fun" mindsets that populate the modding scene. With superior visuals and atmosphere, it proves that you don't always need an escalating series of battles in order to stay in the mind. Sometimes you just need to make the player feel like they're truly alone. Even those who want nothing but seas of corpses would probably do well to give it a shot, because no other sensation will truly be like it.
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Warwick Gmbh to be Exclusive Licensee for Sadowsky Guitars Ltd.
Long Island City, NY: December 16, 2019—We’d like to announce a new licensing and distribution partnership between Sadowsky Guitars and Warwick. While Sadowsky Guitars will continue to run the Sadowsky NYC Custom Shop, where we will make our NYC Custom Shop Instruments, Warwick will build and distribute our Metro and MetroExpress instruments. Warwick will also distribute our strings and accessories. The new, Warwick-made Metro and MetroExpress Models will debut at the 2020 NAMM show at the Warwick/Sadowsky booth.
From Roger: "I am very proud to announce this exclusive licensing agreement with Warwick GmbH of Germany. The agreement will allow me to return to my roots and spend more time at my workbench while allowing more players to have access to my instruments than ever before.”
"I started in this business as a one-man shop, with the luxury of spending all of my time doing what I love most—crafting instruments. As the demand for my instruments increased, my role morphed beyond my workbench. After 40 years of working six days a week running the business, I'm thrilled that this partnership with Warwick will enable me to return my focus to custom-built instruments while introducing our instruments and accessories to more musicians than ever before," Roger said from his New York City shop.
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HomeEventsThe North Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016
The North Sea Tall Ships Regatta 2016
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Start date 26/08/16
Finish date 06/09/16
Nautical miles 500
Aerial view of Blyth port.
Eriksbergkranen in Gothenburg.
We couldn’t wait to return to the North Sea to hold our Tall Ships Regatta in 2016.
The voyage provided unexpected thrills and excitement, as vessels navigated the often challenging waters between the UK and Sweden.
BLYTH, UK
In 2016, we were excited to introduce Blyth, UK to its first major Tall Ships event. The town was eager to welcome the international fleet and crews to its waters.
Blyth is situated in northern England, and this diverse port has its roots in the coal industry. More recently, its focus has been on renewable energy, and it boasts an ultra-low carbon footprint.
Gothenburg has successfully hosted the Tall Ships Races four times since 1968… this was its fifth.
Located on the west coast of Sweden, it’s the country’s second-largest city and is renowned for its proactive environmental work.
“2016 is a special year for Tall Ships events. The Tall Ships Races 2016 will be celebrating a diamond anniversary, as it will be 60 years since the first Tall Ships Race in 1956. And the North Sea Tall Ships Regatta will be held for only the second time in six years – so we are particularly pleased to be visiting two excellent, but contrasting ports.
“Blyth is a tidal deep water port which can accommodate the largest Class A ships and offers first-class amenities to the fleet.
“The town and port of Blyth is set up to deliver a tremendous welcome and provide great hospitality. Blyth’s association with the sea goes back centuries and it is fitting to welcome these ships of bygone times.
“The event will be a great opportunity for individuals of all ages, and organisations, to be involved and take part in a world-class event.
“Gothenburg already has an excellent reputation for delivering Tall Ship events. They have traditionally supported the development and education of young people and have a track record of looking after our sail training Tall Ships.
“Both ports also have an excellent environmental profile and the Regatta will be very much in synergy with the sustainability messages we aim to deliver through our events.”
Paul Bishop, Head of Race Directorate, Sail Training International
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Luxury 5 Star Hotel Paris | Hôtel de Crillon, A Rosewood Hotel
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Originally built in 1758, Hôtel de Crillon enjoys an unrivalled position overlooking Place de la Concorde. The legendary palace offers a refined and illustrious history, encapsulating the very best France has to offer.
With its perfectly proportioned, Neoclassical façade and architecture, the hotel was designed to captivate. It has dazzled generations of visitors and played host to some of history’s greatest events. The building has stood through the reigns of two French kings, the French Revolution, the rise and fall of the Napoleonic Empire and the birth of the League of Nations.
In 1758, King Louis XV commissioned the greatest architect of his day, Ange-Jacques Gabriel, to build twin structures overlooking Place de la Concorde. The result was a masterpiece of 18th-century architecture. Behind one of the facades rose a sumptuous private residence decorated by the era’s finest artists and craftsmen. Such are the origins of Hôtel de Crillon, created to host the world’s great ambassadors. Long owned by the illustrious family of the Counts of Crillon, this private mansion was transformed into a luxury palace hotel in 1909 under the impulse of architect Walter-André Destailleur.
Renovating a National Treasure
In March 2013, Hôtel de Crillon closed its doors to embark on a major renovation to further enhance the majesty and elegance of this exceptional establishment, while conserving the spirit of its prestigious 18th-century edifice. Inspired by its glorious history, respectful of its traditions and faithful to its character, the restoration adds a contemporary polish to the hotel.
Under the guidance of renowned architect Richard Martinet, the artistic director Aline Asmar d’Amman and four Paris-based decorators—Chahan Minassian, Cyril Vergniol, Culture in Architecture and Tristan Auer—have created a rich tapestry of sophisticated interiors. The transformed Hôtel de Crillon offers incomparable luxury with eclectic, art-driven spaces that culminate in an emotional crescendo… elegantly expressing the spirit of Paris.
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10, Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France
Email: crillon@rosewoodhotels.com
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Rotork plc Board
Rotork Management Board
Fluid Power Actuators
Process Control Actuators
Gearboxes and Valve Accessories
Rotalk Magazine
The Board has Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees. Each Committee has formal, written terms of reference which are available. All Committees have at least three independent non-executive directors within their composition. The Company Secretary advises and acts as secretary to the Committees.
In addition to the principal Committees outlined above, the Board also maintains a Disclosure Committee to ensure that Rotork complies with its obligations in relation to the control and disclosure of inside information under the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Membership of the Disclosure Committee currently comprises the Chief Executive, the Finance Director and the Company Secretary and it operates under formal, written terms of reference.
The Committees have authority to take external, independent professional advice at Rotork’s expense for matters relating to the discharge of their duties.
Chair: Lucinda Bell
Members: Sally James, Peter Dilnot, Ann Christin Andersen, Tim Cobbold
Activities of the Audit Committee during the year
The Audit Committee maintains an annual schedule of work which is kept under review and forms the basis of its principal meetings throughout the year. The annual schedule is supplemented by consideration of specific issues as and when they arise. The Audit Committee met six times during the year. There were four main Audit Committee meetings and two other meetings to approve the trading statements in April and November. Meetings of the Audit Committee are arranged to co-ordinate with the Group’s financial reporting timetable to ensure appropriate scrutiny by the Audit Committee of such announcements, including review of year end and interim financial reports, in addition to other trading updates made during the year
Key areas of focus for the coming year are:
To review progress and the impact of the programme to enhance the internal control framework, through improved accountability, segregation of duties, consistency and a stronger second line of defence. This work will focus on certain immediate action areas as well as continuing as a component of the development of the new ERP system.
Continue to support the transition of the new external audit partner and Risk and Internal Audit Manager.
Principal responsibilities are to review and report to the Board on:
The integrity of financial reporting;
Significant accounting policies and judgments;
Internal control and risk management systems including monitoring the effectiveness of internal audit;
The appointment, independence and effectiveness of the external auditor, including the policy relating to non-audit work and policy relating to employment of former staff of the external auditor;
The external auditor‘s remuneration; and
Whistleblowing and other Group policies as relevant.
Terms of reference for the Audit Committee
Chair: Martin Lamb
Members: Lucinda Bell, Sally James, Peter Dilnot, Ann Cristin Andersen, Tim Cobbold, Kevin Hostetler
The Nomination Committee is responsible for leading the process for Board appointments and making recommendations to the Board; ensuring succession planning is in place; regularly reviewing the structure, size and composition of the Board, including its balance of skills, knowledge and experience, and making recommendations as appropriate.
Succession planning for the Board is continuous and the Nomination Committee considered during the year the need to maintain an appropriate balance of skills and experience within the Company and on the Board and to ensure progressive refreshing of the Board.
In 2018, the Board performed an internal review of its effectiveness via a board effectiveness questionnaire facilitated by the Company Secretary. The review included an assessment of the effectiveness of the Committee including how it discharged its responsibilities.
The Board seeks to attain a diverse mix of skills, experience, knowledge and background. In considering diversity, gender will play an important role but the Board will take account of ethnicity, nationality, background, profession and personality.
Terms of reference for the Nomination Committee.
Chair: Tim Cobbold
Members: Lucinda Bell, Sally James, Ann Cristin Andersen
The work of the Remuneration Committee is described in the Remuneration Report on page 66 to 82 of the Annual Report.
Terms of reference for the Remuneration Committee.
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Maxim Agri (Pvt) Ltd
Multiple Cities, Pakistan
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Preparation of employees’ salaries and management of company payroll.
Responsible for account reconciliations that include inter-company accounts as well as complex bank accounts
Completion of invoices as per company standards and policies to ensure compliance
Regular preparation of cash book and petty vouchers
Fulfillment of accounting requirements, filing of accounting record.
Full support during the external audit
Consistent monitoring of accounts payable (raising timely red flags to avoid bad debts).
Compiling of monthly data for the filing of monthly withholding and sales tax return
Perform general accounting functions, including the operation of the general ledger system, journal entries, and month-end close work.
MS Office Time Management Analytical skills Accounts Reconciliation Accounts Finalization Accounts Production Accounts Software Bookkeeping CIA QuickBooks Petty Cash Management CA ACCA
Agriculture / Fertilizer / Pesticide
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Multan, Khanewal, Pakistan
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1 Year - 2 Years
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Maxim International (Pvt) Ltd. was established in 2009, by a joine venture between European Agro Ventures, Babar Ali Foundation and The Blue Link, Netherlands. Maxim started off as a cattle feed company, and expanded its portfolio to include cattle genetics, fodder and seeds, live animal import a ...Read More
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Investing in off-grid and new partnerships for the sector
Marcus Wiemann, Executive Director, ARE
The beginning of the year proved to be promising with ARE pledging partnership with UNIDO to promote sustainable energy access for productive uses in January. We are very proud to enter into this partnership, as the most effective approach to achieve universal energy access is through win-win collaborations between the private and public sectors. By working together, ARE and UNIDO demonstrate their leadership in the fight against energy poverty. More on our partnership in UNIDO’s co-editorial and press release.
Further partnership agreements are in the pipeline and will be announced at the 5th ARE Energy Access Investment Forum in Abidjan on 13-14 March 2019, where we expect more than 200 key stakeholders to come. As a late bird offer, we are offering 20 tickets at ARE Member rates. We look forward to having you with us at this early spring milestone event! The Forum is organised by ARE in partnership with the African Development Bank and GET.invest (formerly RECP), and with the support of AIENR, AMDA, Club-ER, ECREEE, SEforALL and UNIDO.
The programme will offer a balanced mix of 40 speakers and participants from more than 30 countries coming as well as extra exciting activities such as the B2B meetings, ARE Awards ceremony and five side events. Given that the day before we will hold the ARE AGM also in Abidjan, you can expect best attendance from ARE Members, too! There’s only a few weeks left before registration officially closes. Get your tickets here.
The Forum will be held in English and French, with simultaneous translation to the other language.
To find out how ARE can help you to achieve your business goals, please contact me directly. Since January, we are pleased to welcome three new Member companies: Box Power, Sahay Solar Engineering and Sunkofa Energy! We look forward to working with you!
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Rana Ghoneim, Chief, Energy Systems & Infrastructure Division, UNIDO
If you read the news about the partnership just concluded between UNIDO and ARE, you might be wondering what angle an organisation working towards industrial development has on energy access. We truly believe decentralised energy has the power to develop the local economy by creating homegrown solutions and businesses, maximising local benefits (jobs for women, men and youth) and attracting investments to support up-scaling.
While working towards improving energy access, developing countries have a chance to leapfrog into state-of-the art clean energy technologies which will allow them to reach areas that are usually hard to get to. However, while these clean energy technologies will nourish productive activities in these areas, their use is not enough to ensure a sustainable demand for energy services or demonstrate profitable business models. For that to happen, countries need to build an ecosystem that supports industrial transformation, stimulates innovation and enables the creation of industries and service providers along the clean energy value chain.
The greatest challenges for start-ups and businesses working in the energy sector in developing countries remain weak capacities, access to high risk capital and enabling policies. Through our programmes, UNIDO provides mentorship and training to entrepreneurs to help them bring their solutions (business models or technologies) to the market and improve their likelihood of accessing finance or attracting investors. We also support them in forming local associations, allowing them to identify common priorities and have a common voice.
To achieve the SDG7 targets, the focus should be not only on providing energy access but also on delivering a higher social impact and promoting industrial development. The key will be to work on a market development approach that increases and aggregates the demand for energy and localises the value chain for energy service and technologies, be it for a solar panel or clean cooking fuel.
The partnership with ARE will deepen our understanding of private sector needs. It will also allow us to work together on facilitating a constructive dialogue between public and private actors to support a development path that delivers according to local needs and empowers local capacities and communities.
Join us at the UNIDO side event “Scaling up homegrown solutions for decentralised energy” at the 5th ARE Energy Access Investment Forum in Abidjan on 14 March 2019 at 11.30am to explore how we can join forces to accelerate progress towards SDG7 and come up with recommendations that move us further along the path to universal energy access.
In Focus: Pico & Solar Home System
Permer Project: New Energy for Argentina
Enerray, an Italian subsidiary of Gruppo Industriale Maccaferri and leader in PV market & fast power and off-grid solutions in 2017 has been awarded with an important off-grid tender issued by the Ministerio de Energía y Minería. The scope of the project was to carry out the supply, installation and maintenance of about 8,500 off-grid systems, which will be installed in eight provinces, covering a total area of approximately 2.8 million km2.
Plug the Sun, the JV between these two companies, designs, develops and manufactures innovative off-grid photovoltaic systems which allow easy and reliable access to electricity to people who live in isolated areas. Thanks to patented technology and a 'Made in Italy' design, all Plug the Sun products feature high-density power electronics and intelligent power management systems.
In 1999, the Argentinian government implemented the PERMER project to face the energy needs of its rural low-income population. After reforms in the 1990s, the sector could improve efficiency and quality of services, but little the access to rural population. To eliminate the existing economic and technical barriers, the goal of the project is the development of a sustainable energy market in cooperation with the private sector.
The aim of the project is to expand access to electricity to rural populations throughout the Argentinian territory, allowing them to enjoy a better quality of life without moving to cities or metropolitan areas and keeping tradition and culture typical of the place where they born.
The project is strengthening institutional capacity by providing technical assistance and training programs, especially in relation with renewable energy systems. Before having electricity, Argentina people used candles to light the house, and had to keep doors and windows shut to prevent the wind from blowing them out. Now they are very happy because they have electrical light and a television.
There were a range number of different benefits for communities and environment. The substitution of wood like the main resource for energy helped to stop the expending deforestation in many regions.
The biggest challenges of the project have been undoubtedly the inland transportation, as the households where the systems have to be installed, are located in isolated areas with extremely difficult access.
The PERMER programme followed a top-down model, which provided community participation in information provision and decision making. A focus of the participation was set in awareness-rising through meetings and workshops in the communities. The aim was to inform the inhabitants about the access possibilities and technical alternatives and create with that certain customer demand. In some regions there was also a participation in technology development of for example solar cookers and water heaters
The project has an important social impact as it provides basic electricity service. Better lighting and access to communication mediums (TV, radio) improved life quality significant of beneficiary families. The hours available per day for work, study and other activities were extended.
The mission of Plug the Sun is to continue developing this kind of business. We believe that both renewable energy and access to electricity are fundamental requirements in enabling rural populations to reach a much higher standard of living.
Technology Feature: Gender & Sustainable Energy
Empowering women as managers in the renewable energy sector: project goal achieved
The Renewables Academy AG (RENAC), together with its partners SD Strategies and Nedworc Foundation (NWF), has been commissioned by the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to execute a comprehensive capacity building and mentoring programme for women from APEC countries. The project was executed to support the career advancement of women working in the field of renewable energy, specifically by developing bankable business plans for the advancement of renewable energy in their home countries and by finding business or finance partners. The project offered online and face-to-face trainings as well as facilitated professional exchange, peer-to-peer mentoring and pitching sessions with potential partners, supporters and finance institutions.
Launched in June 2018, 50 women were initially accepted into the programme. The project kicked off with an online phase in which the participants were provided with online learning material and took part in several virtual classrooms followed by an examination. The results obtained were excellent with more than 80% of participants passing the exam successfully.
Twenty-two women who successfully completed the online phase and submitted promising business ideas then entered into the mentoring phase. During the five-week period, the women were accompanied by 14 mentoring experts in the field of renewable energies whose mission was to support the further development of the business ideas which would lead towards a complete business plan.
The 16 women with the best business plans then participated in a three-day in-person training and a two-day pitching session in Singapore.
While the official part of the Empowering Women as Managers in the Renewable Energy Sector initiative ended at November 2018, the journey for the 16 women with the best business plans has only just begun. RENAC Project Director Emilienne Tingwey: "The project offered women from different APEC countries and international experts an excellent platform for exchanging ideas and mutual support beyond the boundaries of the project. It is therefore strongly recommended we repeat the project in order to give other women this unique opportunity. One of the participants has already received a firm commitment from an investor to support her business idea developed during the project."
To experience the project’s impact from the participant’s perspective, have a look at the short interview sequences from participants from Chile, Mexico, Indonesia and Thailand.
We are a proud Member of ARE. For further information, please visit RENAC‘s website.
Special Feature: Africa
How innovation is key in the access to clean energy in Africa
Around 650 million (50%) people living in Africa have no access to electricity and the next decades challenge is definitively to reduce this drastically. The fact that a large part of Sub-Saharan Africa lives in rural areas make things even more complicated, but paradoxically offer a huge opportunity for innovative start-ups in the energy sector.
Start-ups are flexible and can bring disruptive technologies to increase drastically energy access. In the past few years, we have seen many small and mid-size companies working on innovative smarter monitoring system, more efficient sensors and meters, big data, etc. Because when a grid extension to electrify remote areas is too costly, innovation can be the answer in providing not only reliable and clean, but affordable (at least less expensive) access to energy as well.
In remote areas where there is no Wi-Fi signal, GSM modules are now able to send SMS messages to the cloud proving data which can be analysed to improve the systems, machine-learning can help to better anticipate the energy management, big data collection can improve investors visibility, innovations in batteries and solar PV contribute to the multiplication of microgrids. Any company, which can innovate, has an opportunity and the market is huge!
If there is no doubt that the electrification of Africa will be made partly through innovation, the second challenge is that African start-ups in the energy sector emerge quickly to position Africa at the forefront of its own energy revolution. If Africa manages to do this, it will get a double economic benefit. A first one for the rural communities and small business, which will be electrified, and a second one for the innovative African start-ups.
To do this, they need support, funds and visibility and for example events such as the International Cleantech week organised in Annecy (France) are obviously part of the answer as it could be potentially a forum for all these start-ups to present their innovation solutions. This is as well one of the major goals of Deepbloo: giving visibility to these small promising companies in an ecosystem dedicated to the energy sector where they can promote their innovations to thousands of professionals working in Development Finance Institutions and large energy corporations!
If providing access to remote areas in Africa is an absolute necessity, ensuring that this will be partly done by the African people themselves should continue to be a reality!
We are a proud Member of ARE. For further information, please visit Deepbloo’s website.
News from ARE Partners
ARE and UNIDO announce partnership to promote sustainable energy access for productive uses
Increasing access to affordable and reliable sustainable energy is essential for long-term economic prosperity and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. It is with this goal in mind that the UNIDO Director General LI Yong, and ARE Executive Director Marcus Wiemann, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 23 January 2019 launching a partnership between the organisations.
ARE is an international business association that activates markets for sustainable decentralized energy solutions for rural people in low to middle income countries. UNIDO is the UN agency tasked with promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development, and increasing access to reliable, affordable and clean energy is an essential part of its mandate. Under this new partnership, the two organisations will collaborate on programmes and projects which promote sustainable energy financing, technologies and solutions globally.
“We are very proud to enter into this partnership, as the most effective approach to achieve universal energy access is through win-win collaborations between the private and public sectors. By working together, UNIDO and ARE demonstrate their leadership in the fight against energy poverty,” said Marcus Wiemann.
The organisations will develop policy recommendations for decision makers in Africa, Asia and Latin America as well as encourage the creation of renewable energy associations and clean technology clusters at the national and regional levels.
UNIDO’s Director General, LI Yong, said, “It gives me great pleasure to announce this partnership. UNIDO and ARE will work together to empower young and female entrepreneurs to devise, test and widely spread innovative clean energy solutions that are accessible and affordable for all layers of population. The partnership and the results that it aims for will help bring us closer towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and promise to leave no one behind.”
The announced cooperation also includes the convening of global and regional debates between business and governments as well as the dissemination and promotion of knowledge exchange on latest technology innovations. [Press release]
RES4Africa Microgrid Academy (Nairobi, 15-24 Jan 2019)
The Micro-Grid Academy (MGA) is a regional capacity building platform that provides theoretical and practical training on energy access and decentralised renewable energy solutions to young East-African and international technicians, entrepreneurs and engineers. The project aims to enhance access to energy in rural communities fostering local enterprise and job creation, while positively impacting health and education services, female empowerment, climate change mitigation, reliable water and food production and energy security, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Located in KPLC Institute of Energy Studies & Research in Nairobi, Kenya, the MGA is coordinated by ARE Member RES4Africa, in partnership with Enel Foundation, the national Kenyan Utility KPLC, Strathmore University, AVSI Foundation and St. Kizito Vocational Training Institute, and endorsed by EACREEE. To support the theoretical lectures with practical learning, a real 30 kW hybrid mini-grid will be installed on-site thanks to the contribution of RES4Africa members.
More than 50 participants from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Egypt and Italy took part in the 5th and 6th module of the RES4Africa Microgrid Academy, which focused on O&M and data analysis for micro-grids. The training included an online training module by LED-Safari, a visit to Schneider Electric's factory in Nairobi, as well as a visit to the Kitonyoni mini-grid project assembled by University of Southampton.
Jens Jaeger, ARE Policy & Business Development Officer, presented the "Best Practices on Energy Storage for Micro-grids" and "Job Creation & Opportunities in the Micro-grid Sector".
Practical Guide Workshop on Mini-Grid Regulations (Lusaka, 6 Mar 2019)
The Government of the Republic of Zambia (GRZ) with the support of the European Union (EU) is implementing an “Increased Access to Electricity and Renewable Energy Production” project (IAEREP). The overall objective of the project is to increase access to clean, reliable and affordable energy and promote renewable energy production and energy efficiency across Zambia. This will be achieved by implementing the following:
Providing support to public institutions to develop and/or revise the legal and regulatory framework for renewable energy and energy efficiency in Zambia;
Building capacity of both public and private organizations to promote and apply renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions in Zambia;
Providing support to a limited number of demonstration renewable energy off-grid projects in rural areas of Zambia.
As part of its deliverables, the IAEREP Project is supporting the development of a regulatory framework for mini-grids in Zambia. To this effect, the Board of the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) approved the framework for mini-grid regulations comprising licensing, tariffs and technical requirements. The new regulations will apply to the demonstration projects that will receive EU grants support through a Call for Proposals under IAEREP, as well as to other solicited and non-solicited mini-grid projects in rural and peri-urban areas. The regulations will be to be road tested in the process of the upcoming Call for Proposals, and lessons learnt will inform further optimisation of these regulations.
In this regard, the ERB would like to invite your organization to participate in a hands-on workshop that will introduce the recently approved Mini-Grid Regulations to the sector stakeholders including relevant government agencies, public and private organisations, co-operating partners, potential project developers and investors. The workshop is scheduled for 6 March 2019 from 09:00 to 16:00 (venue will be announced later).
The objective of the workshop is to explain the mini-grid regulations in-depth utilising a concrete mini-grid project case-study and guide the participants through the process of applying the provisions of the approved Mini-Grid Regulations to a project.
You are cordially invited to nominate one representative per organization (with an alternative, if possible). Space is limited, please confirm your participation by 28 February 2019 latest by email to IAEREP.TA1@GMAIL.COM
Power & Electricity Show Philippines 2019 (Manila, 20-21 May 2019)
Over the two-day show there will be eight conference tracks running, featuring over 200 individual presentations. Gain insights on the latest industry trends and disruptions and get updated on the latest investment and development opportunities.
The show also includes a buzzing exhibition, with over 250 sponsors and exhibitors, across two floors, showcasing the latest technology in the energy industry. There is simply no better place for you to connect with the industry.
Power & Electricity World Philippines brings together the government, leading utilities, power producers, project developers, investors and solution providers to allow new business opportunities and valuable connections to be made.
For bookings placed through ARE, there is a 10% discount.
Contact: Jens Jaeger
AidEx Nairobi Conference (Nairobi, 11-12 Sep 2019)
The AidEx Nairobi Conference was launched in 2014 as a satellite event focused on aid and development within Africa. It is a two-day high-profile conference attracting over 500 A&D professionals from East Africa and beyond.
The 2018 conference theme was: Revolution in the digital age: safeguarding a future for all. How can technology contribute to a positive social impact?
The 2019 theme will be announced soon.
By attending the AidEx Nairobi conference you will be able to:
Engage in our interactive conference programme
Learn from the challenges and success stories from your peers
Network with over 500 aid and development professionals from the government, UN, Red Cross and local and International NGO's
Hear from thought leaders and policy-makers
ARE is happy to announce that it has established a partnership with AidEx Events to increase participation. ARE Members also benefit from special discount rates.
Interested in booking an exhibition booth with a 10% discount or attend with a 15% discount on the participation fee?
Contact: David Lecoque
AidEx Brussels Conference: Solar Pavilion (Brussels, 13-14 Nov 2019)
Meet buyers of solar products from the aid and development sector
Working with ARE, this year’s AidEx will include a Pavilion for buyers of Solar and Off-Grid Energy Equipment to meet suppliers.
Now in its 9th year, AidEx is established as the leading platform for the international aid and development community to come together and improve the efficiency of aid.
AidEx is a two-day event, which encompasses a conference, exhibition, meeting areas, awards and workshops. Its fundamental aim is to engage the sector at every level and provide a forum for aid & development professionals to meet, source, supply and learn. AidEx was created to help the international aid and development community engage the private sector in a neutral setting, drive innovation and support the ever-growing need for emergency aid and development programmes.
Solar products are at the heart of the exhibition and we hope you will consider having an exhibition stand in this Solar Pavilion. For bookings placed through ARE, there is also a 10% discount.
News from the Alliance
Inclusive finance for energy access at COP24 (Katowice, 11 Dec 2018)
The 24th edition of the Climate conference, known as COP24 took place from 2-14 December 2018. World leaders, international institutions, private sector, climate groups and other civil society organisations gathered in Katowice, Poland, to discuss global ambitions to protect the climate and define adaptation and mitigation measures to protect the most vulnerable countries.
David Lecoque, ARE Policy & Business Development Manager, addressed how we can improve access to finance and scale up rural electrification in Africa at the "Innovative climate finance to escalate private sector investment in decentralised energy access" and the "Inclusive Finance for Energy Access" side events organised by ARE Member Hivos.
Intersolar India: ARE Micro-grid Workshop (Bangalore, 13 Dec 2018)
Together with Intersolar India, ARE organised its Micro-grid Workshop in Bangalore on 13 December 2018. Special thanks go to GE India and Sterling & Wilson, who sponsored to make both the workshop and networking reception happen.
Around 45 participants attended the workshop, including ARE Members GE India, Mlinda, LED-Safari, Schneider Electric, Powerblox, CES India, Sterling & Wilson, Studer Innotec and Trojan Battery.
The workshop:
Discussed the latest innovations and digital technologies to bring down technology costs of decentralised renewable energies in India, such as mini/microgrids
Explored and supported the link between decentralised renewable energy and job creation in rural areas of India
Promoted business and project development in the decentralised renewable energy sector in India.
ARE Annual General Meeting (Abidjan, 12 Mar 2019)
ARE will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) a day ahead of the 5th ARE Energy Access Investment Forum.
This is an opportunity for ARE Members to sit down with the rest of the Membership and the Board to discuss ARE's future strategy and direction. The AGM will help to determine what the Secretariat should be spending more time on in order to provide for best services for its Members.
ARE will also be holding the ARE Board and President elections.
[Last chance to register] 5th ARE Energy Access Investment Forum (Abidjan, 13-14 March 2019)
The Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE), in partnership with the African Development Bank and GET.invest (formerly RECP), is excited to announce that the 5th ARE Energy Access Investment Forum will take place in Abidjan, Ivory Coast on 13-14 March 2019.
The Forum, supported by Club-ER, ECREEE, SEforALL and UNIDO, convenes public, private and other stakeholders with the goal to boost clean energy access globally and in particular in Africa, where 588 million people still lack electricity. To intensify the exchange with players from and outside Africa, ARE will also hold its Annual General Meeting in conjunction with the Forum the day before.
Building on the success of previous editions, the event will showcase the latest off-grid political and funding initiatives, discuss trends and innovations, and build win-win partnerships through matchmaking.
Over 200 participants are expected to attend the Forum. For the full programme and side events, see agenda.
Last chance to register and sponsor!
[Invite] Intersolar Europe: Off-Grid Power Forum (Munich, 15-17 May 2019)
As the exclusive off-grid partner at Intersolar, ARE is partnering with the German Federal Ministry of Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ) and the German Solar Association (BSW) to organise the Off-Grid Power Forum: Conference & Exhibition.
The Forum is an opportunity for companies and project developers to attract and to raise interest from high-ranking delegations, project partners, policy makers, investors and international press members and learn about the latest off-grid trends on future markets, technological solutions and smart applications.
Here is a summary of the off-grid activities planned:
Exhibit at the Off-Grid Power Forum (only 2 stands left)
Speak at the Off-Grid Power Forum (9 speaking slots available)
Sponsor the Off-Grid Lunch Reception
ARE Rural Electrification Training
Download the booking form
GOGLA: Providing energy access through off-grid solar: Guidance for governments
This guide was developed by GOGLA with the support of the joint World Bank/IFC Lighting Global Program, the U.S. Government-led Power Africa initiative, Sustainable Energy for All; and the African Development Bank (AfDB). It reflects these organisations' shared views with regards to key policy and regulatory issues in the standalone, off-grid solar sector. Technical advice was received from ESMAP and DFID.
With over a billion people not yet served by modern electricity and just 12 years to go until the 2030 target, achieving universal energy access will be challenging. According to the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) initiative, governments are rising to the challenge, but faster progress is needed. We are committed to supporting governments in their efforts to design pro-investment, standalone, off-grid solar policies and regulations. To that end, this guide provides a holistic overview of issues for consideration in the design of policies and programmes intended to deliver on energy access goals.
ENERGIA: Supporting last-mile women energy entrepreneurs: What works and what does not
One billion people live daily without electricity. Close to three billion don’t have access to clean cooking solutions and the exposure to biomass smoke cause millions of deaths each year, mostly among women and children. At the same time, women are the main users of household energy. If properly engaged in the supply chain, women can play a crucial role in moving forward towards energy access for all and the poverty reduction requested by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
In this belief, over the past 4 years (2014-2018) ENERGIA has been working towards developing women-led enterprises in the energy sector through its Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) programme and it is delighted to release a new publication titled “Supporting last-mile women energy entrepreneurs: What works and what does not”, result of the work in seven countries with five leading partners.
This new publication examines, analyses and presents models and strategies experienced during the implementation of the WEE programme, describing successful approaches, together with failures. Together with its partners, ENERGIA has supported 4,153 women, delivering clean energy products and services to more than 2.9 million consumers, mostly in rural areas and in low-income communities.
Lighting Global: Off-grid solar market trends report 2018
The 2018 Global Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report is the fourth report in a biennial series established over the past 8 years as the report of record for the off-grid solar industry. While the Lighting Global/GOGLA franchise of six-month market updates (H1 2017, H2 2016) serve as the go-to source of information for investors, industry members, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the off-grid solar space, the flagship Market Trends Report provides an opportunity to step back for reflection on long-term trends, challenges and opportunities—illuminating a path forward for the sector. The 2018 publication takes stock of the industry across six axes: market fundamentals, sales, the competitive landscape, finance, the enabling environment, and impact. It provides in-depth analysis on current market dynamics, projections for the coming five years, and a blueprint for how actors in this market can compete in a swiftly evolving industry ecosystem.
The numbers in the report reflect a dynamic young industry that is altering the economic landscape of developing countries while delivering unprecedented development impact. However, the real story of the sector lies in the transformative power of innovation as revolutionary new business models and disruptive technologies continue to emerge across the market. This report provides a compelling view under the hood of that dynamic machine and casts a light on what may lie around the corner.
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Brand Spotlight: Imray
As ocean technology continues to innovate, it allows those making a living on the sea or using it to fulfill their passion to do so with greater ease. Yet as far forward as the industry has sailed, the old guard of nautical charts and navigational equipment still find themselves in high use on the high seas. One of the most familiar names in this area is Imray; a publisher of nautical charts and books that has been able to remain on the edge of new oceaneering methods, whilst holding on to the tried and tested forms of maritime navigation that originally made them a household name. In this entry of the Seachest blog, we shine our brand spotlight on this essential maker of nautical charts and their ever growing, comprehensive catalogue.
Under the original name of Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd, the company was formed in 1904 when a trio of private chart forms decided to join together. The name ‘Imray’ itself came from James Imray and Sons, who had already published a staggering amount of charts and pilot guides. The company continued to publish charts produced with copper plate engravings out of London until 1939, but now in their modern incantation, Imray publish digitally produced charts in both standard paper and electronic format, as well as a library’s worth of high quality pilot books by leading authors.
Covering the Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic & Eastern Caribbean, Imray’s paper nautical charts (plus those for yachting) are among the most comprehensive on the market. Everything about them is designed for easy reading and plotting, from the distinct colour scheme to the overprinted latitude and longitude grids, and aside from their Imray iolaire charts (for the Caribbean Sea), all are metric. They are digitally printed on Pretex - a partly synthetic form of paper - which can fold firmly and is remarkably durable even in damp conditions. Most vitally, Imray charts are regularly corrected. Whilst you can see how accurate your chart is by seeing the date printed on it, you can also download correction notices from their website to ensure your charts are safe for navigation.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Imray’s catalogue is their pioneering foray into the app market, which is increasingly becoming of greater value to sailors around the world. Charts, books and a range of other navigational tools have been made available for devices such as the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod, including the ‘Imray Chart Navigator’; an award winning app that works as a fully-functioning navigation package using high quality raster images of Imray and selected official hydrographic office charts. It even comes with demonstration versions of charts of the English Channel that allow users to assess the software before purchasing chart areas.
For future brand spotlights on other makers of nautical charts, keep your course plotted towards the Seachest Facebook page, our Twitter and Google+.
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What are Imray Charts?Imray charts are one of the world's principal publishers of privately created nautical charts. With award-winning cartography featuring a distinctive colour scheme, coloured light sectors and fine overprinted latitude and longitude grids,
Guide To Electronic Nautical Charts SoftwareTuesday, 10th of June 2014
Electronic charts, more so than any other recent advancement, perfectly represent the way boating and technology have sailed side by side into the 21st century. Not being subject to electrical failure, paper charts are still widely used by many sailors, but
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Salmon Arm to stay the course on plastic bag ban
City’s mayor sees good news in BC Court of Appeal decision against Victoria bylaw
Lachlan Labere
Jul. 17, 2019 10:20 a.m.
Salmon Arm Mayor Alan Harrison has no intention of binning the city’s bylaw banning single-use plastic bags following a recent court ruling against a similar bylaw in Victoria.
On July 11, the BC Court of Appeal decided in favour of a petition put forward by the Canadian Plastic Bag Association, arguing the City of Victoria’s year-old Checkout Bag Bylaw was created to regulate business, when it was actually intended for environmental purposes, necessitating approval of the BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.
“While the City’s intentions in passing the Bylaw were no doubt reasonable, we must give effect to the clear instructions… requiring the Minister’s approval,” wrote Justice Mary Newbury. “Whatever the reason for not seeking that approval in July 2018, it will now presumably be sought.”
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Harrison says the court decision is, in a way, a good thing, as it points to the ministry becoming involved.
“UBCM (Union of B.C. Municipalities) has been trying to get the province involved for some time,” said Harrison, noting Salmon Arm’s bylaw came into effect July 1 of this year, and that it allows for a six-month transition period. “We don’t plan on doing anything this time, just watching and see what happens.”
Harrison said he doesn’t think Salmon Arm residents or businesses want to see the city reverse course on its bylaw.
“There’s a tipping point where the customer has an expectation from the retailers and I don’t think this is something that will be turning back,” said Harrison, adding Salmon Arm retailers really stepped up, working proactively with him and the city.
“They are definitely interested in doing the right thing and it’s worked for them.”
As for getting the B.C. government onboard, Harrison is reminded of how municipal governments led the way on banning smoking in restaurants.
“I was on council way back when… smoking was allowed in restaurants and the province would not get involved despite UBCM’s encouragements. So individual cities enacted the bylaws themselves.”
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THE MAKING OF A FUEL-EFFICIENCY
Great fuel efficiency is key to both good operating economy and low environmental impact. This is our story about fuel efficiency – from our customers' perspective. Your perspective.
Fuel champion
The most fuel-efficient truck on the road
The next generation Scania has come out on top in every fuel test it has entered since launch.
Since the launch of our 5% more fuel-efficient next generation Scania, it has not only received the Green Truck Award and excelled in the renowned pan-European 1000 points test, it also won numerous fuel tests on many markets.
We received an order for a white R500
so we built a green one
Since the launch of our 5% more fuel efficient next generation Scania, it has not only received the “Green Truck Award”, it has also won numerous fuel tests on many markets.
We invited one of our customers to oversee the construction of his new Scania truck. To put into context just why and how fuel efficiency is relevant to our customers. While at the same time providing insight into all the work that goes into every one of those important percentage points.
Even Aandal is the Managing Director at Elias Breivik, a transport company in Ålesund, Norway. What’s important to him – and a notion Scania very much shares – is the fact that you don’t just order a new truck. You order the right truck. A task that requires insight into how it’s being used.
“Our truck dealer doesn’t only know and understand my business needs, they know the topography around here.” – Even Aandal
Ålesund is a municipality on the Norwegian west coast with just under 50,000 inhabitants. As a fishing village and later on as a seaport, it was a logistics hub in the region long before trucks could traverse the surrounding terrain.
The mountains and fjords provide not only spectacular views but also transportation challenges. Long tunnels, snow and ice, steep and winding roads, as well as ferries with strict timetables are all integral parts of a truck driver’s work day in the region.
With the challenging inclines, the powerful Scania V8 cemented Scania as a trusted manufacturer in the region decades ago – and to this day, Scania is still providing trucks capable of handling the unforgiving nature and topography.
Born to drive
Even was born into the transportation industry – into the company started by his grandfather Elias back in 1935. And even though he started driving trucks as soon as he was old enough to get his driver’s license, eventually he wanted to transition into running the business.
After getting a logistics and business degree from university, his job for the past 15 years has been just that. Running and growing the small family company into an operation with 45 employees and 21 trucks in continuous operation.
When Even arrives at Scania in Södertälje, it’s a rainy Tuesday morning – and he flew in from the west coast of Norway just last night. Today is the day he gets to see how everything comes together – but it’s not where the story begins. Neither for Even nor Scania.
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Optimised truck
A tailored solution is the new premium
It’s important to understand the different factors that affect your driving when specifying a vehicle. Anything from road conditions, average cruising speeds, to geography and topography – but equally so the nature of the haulage contracts the vehicles are used for.
When building a solution, Scania draws from the knowledge and insights from a worldwide fleet of over 300,000 connected vehicles. Not only providing real life data about every conceivable application, geography and vehicle usage – but equally so, the specific customer's past driving and service history.
So, by looking at live data from the customers own vehicles, and creating in depth analysis of driving statistics – every option can be tuned to maximise both the reliability, sustainability and of course the profitability of the customer’s vehicle.
Create your own perfect truck.
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A truck fit for Ålesund, Norway
When it comes to the details – after all, there are thousands of options to choose from – input from the driver is crucial. And just like in real life, you have to make compromises and pick your battles. A balancing game between features, comfort and aesthetics on the one hand, and cost and fuel efficiency on the other.
But to make the right choices when it comes to less subjective matters, nothing beats actual data from Even's trucks. So, any order going to Scania is optimised based on data that has been logged over every driven kilometre.
Understanding that data is an important part of James Cooper's job as a Product Manager at Scania. Making sure that his in-depth knowledge about the technical properties of the products can be matched to the client’s needs and contexts.
“Our starting point was to replace five V8s – and go for the 500 hp 13-litre engine.” – Even Aandal
At the Scania campus in Södertälje, 15,000 employees work tirelessly to make the best possible trucks, buses and engines on the market.
Scania's R&D
Fuel efficiency isn’t a sprint
It’s a marathon
A Scania engine has more than 500 major components – we are continuously evaluating and refining all of them.
Constant improvements on what may seem like minor details add up to substantial fuel savings in the end. Enough that we can attribute 3% of the promised 5% overall fuel savings in the next generation Scania to the engine and drivetrain alone.
On site in Södertälje, we can find everything from a metal foundry and forge, a 3,500 engineer R&D department, a thorough test track and a state of the art climate lab able to reproduce all kinds of road speeds and conditions.
This enables iterative development. Taking concepts from the mind of an engineer, into a physical engine component, to the road, and then back again for review and analysis – all without leaving the Scania campus.
Södertälje, Sweden
From raw steel to the road
Every day at the Scania foundry, hundreds of tonnes of steel are melted down at over 1400°C and then poured into casting moulds. It’s an awe-inspiring sight, and the perfect representation of the raw energy and power we know lies at the heart of a truck.
As the engine blocks and other components settle down to a workable temperature, they enter the engine manufacturing plant – a building dominated by huge automated machines and robots. However, we get to learn that the closer we come to the finished truck, the more human hands are involved.
When we enter the engine assembly plant, James is there to greet us in person. He’s our host for the day.
While walking through the complex, James stops here and there to point out some particularly interesting parts – now that we can see them in their context – on and in the engine.
“We have a patent on this process where we plasma-coat the cylinder lining to create a microscopic surface to hold on to the oil. It allows the pistons to move with less friction. So, this is one of those hundreds of things that help you save fuel.” – James Cooper
Combining power with intelligence
But with fuel efficiency engineering moving beyond engine performance, smartness added by intelligent systems lets you use the power much more efficiently.
Anders Jensen is the Lead Energy Efficiency Expert at Scania, and what he doesn’t know about building and driving fuel efficient trucks is – as the saying goes – not worth knowing. After spending time with him, you realise it’s a saying few people would question.
At home you turn off lightbulbs when you’re in another room, to save a couple of hundred watts here and there. That’s essentially what we need to do here too.
Smarter usage of power and fuel
How you drive is just as important to fuel efficiency as the powertrain itself, and smart systems in your Scania helps you drive optimally at all times.
Active Prediction with EcoRoll – Uses GPS to predict the topography of the road ahead to adjust the gear and cruise speed before an ascent or descent and also calculates when it is optimal to roll downhill in neutral. Has been proven to save up to 2 percent of fuel with less than a two-minute loss during a full day’s driving.
Opticruise gearbox – An automated gear changing system with four performance modes (Standard, Eco, Power and Off-road) that helps you reduce fuel consumption, improve comfort and eliminate the need to watch revs and change gears – letting the driver focus on traffic and the vehicle.
Scania Driver Support – A real-time system that continuously provides safety and fuel economy feedback to the driver, as well as delivering a summary after a completed assignment.
Making the best use of the support systems does not only mean using less fuel, but also makes the drive easier.
Features like EcoRoll and Active Prediction allow drivers to focus on the traffic rather than micromanaging gear changes, maximising time spent free-rolling in neutral and maintaining the optimal RPMs at any given time.
“Unlike a driver, a truck will never grow tired or lose focus” – Even Aandal
Driving you further with
Your drivers have a huge impact on your business when it comes to cutting costs and increasing your revenue. Investing in Driver Training and working with Driver Evaluation Tool will not only result in drivers that are more fuel-efficient, it has also proven effective in decreasing downtime and the need for maintenance.
Let us take your drivers to the next level
We offer world-class Scania Driver Training, Coaching and Tools that benefits both experienced and new drivers while at the same time substantially increases fuel efficiency.
Scania Driver Training and Coaching – Give the driver the opportunity to perform at its best. A skilled driver contributes to increased road safety and better fuel economy and also lowers the environmental footprint.
Driver Evaluation Tool – Following up the performance of a driver is key to find possible improvements. Each trip is analysed and compared to other trips made by drivers in similar conditions. Based on the comparison drivers are graded on parameters such as idling, coasting and anticipation. Driver Evaluation Tool is a part of Scania Fleet Management Systems and all data, together with hints and feedback on how to improve, is presented in the Fleet Management App and in the FMS portal online.
Understanding the driver's perspective
As we walk deeper into the building, we are met by small trains of carriers bringing exactly the right components, to the right assembly team, at the right time. Clocks count down to the second for every new departure, quite literally.
“Besides all the skilled technicians working here in the factory, we have over 3,500 engineers working in our R&D department. Meeting customers like Even puts all that detail expertise into context and understanding the whole. While Even comes from the opposite side – working day-to-day with the whole, but always looking to understand the details,” Anders tells us.
The two perspectives meet in a shared mission: Maintaining constant dialogue with drivers. Understanding their perspective – while at the same time providing them with the knowledge about how to drive as efficiently as possible, along with the training and supporting technology that enable them to do so.
Before the engine is mounted on the chassis, listening to the engine is a crucial part of the testing process to spot any irregularities. The engineers here have an extremely good ear – they are able to hear if there’s anything wrong with the engine just by its noise and frequency.
The factory test cells are scaled-down versions of the ones in the R&D department. There, the engine goes through performance analysis after each improvement. Here in the factory, every single engine is tested overall to ensure that it performs the way it should.
All the power generated during engine testing and R&D is harvested by generators. So much in fact, that the entire Scania campus and factory – as well as parts of Södertälje city – are actually powered by this source.
Planned downtime, maximum uptime
Since no business is quite like any other we tailor maintenance plans to suit your business, ensuring maximum uptime, increasing productivity as well as decreasing disruptions in your daily operation.
The secret behind maximum uptime: Scania Workshop Services
Tailored for you – Scania service solutions are designed to service your individual operational needs to ensure high availability for your fleet.
Optimised availability – Through connectivity and real-time vehicle data we offer proactive and preventive services to maximise your uptime and operating economy.
Always close by – Wherever you are in the world, you’ll have access to the Scania network of workshops, stocked with available spare parts for quick repairs, 24 hours a day.
A light but strong chassis
Even’s chassis has just started to move down the line. You could say it’s the first few metres of the hundreds of thousands of kilometres it will spend on its life’s journey.
“Every part is important!” James tells us. The wheels and chassis are what literally connects the cargo to the road. Like a really good pair of boots – built to last a lifetime with proper care.
Part of that care is about creating strong components with high reliability to begin with, but it is equally important to consider optimal serviceability to minimise downtime for the end customer.
A strong chassis along with the right wheels and tyres makes a big difference to the end product. But you don’t want it overly heavy either – because the more weight in your chassis, the higher your fuel usage, and the less payload capacity, there is too.
Completely new engine concept
In our new truck range, all Euro 6 engines have been completely overhauled. The latest adjustments help reduce both engine speed and fuel consumption.
The brand-new engine concept includes;
Improved injectors
Updated combustion chambers
Improved cooling capacity
New 2.35 rear axle ratio
SCR-only exhaust after treatment in all four 13-litre engines
The improved injectors and reworked combustion chambers alone cut fuel usage by as much as 0.5%. When combined with the new thermostatic cooling that keeps the oil at optimum temperature we achieve a fuel saving of up to 1%.
In total, we can attribute 3% of the promised 5% overall fuel savings in this next generation Scania to the engine and drivetrain alone.
Gaining more power while
Using less fuel
The current 13-litre engine promises as much as three percentage points of fuel savings compared to previous models. All attributed to numerous improvements in the hundreds of individual engine components.
And Anders tells us that there’s not a single component in the engine where the engineers are not looking for opportunities to go even further.
A 13-litre 500 hp straight-six engine that runs on either diesel, biodiesel or HVO is heading towards the chassis in front of us. It’s the same engine Even ordered.
“Having that flexibility is great. Even though we’re running on regular diesel today, looking at transitioning to alternative fuels is one of my key focus areas. Knowing that all I need to do to switch to HVO is a filter change is quite reassuring,” Even adds.
Weight, cost, robustness, efficiency – eliminating friction and heat. It’s just a constant cycle of improvement.
You have to get every single component to operate at their fullest potential, with the least amount of compromise.
Fuel savings
2% fuel savings
Reduced wind resistance
The new generation Scania cabs play a huge role in the overall fuel savings.
The reduction of aerodynamic drag was a guiding principle in the all-new design, and not a single gap, corner, angle or surface has been left untouched.
All to reduce wind resistance for not only the cab, but for the trailer as well. To guide the air as smoothly as possible over the entire vehicle from grill to tail light. In fact, even the underside of the vehicle has been improved to minimise unwanted turbulence and drag.
The result of all that work is that 2% of the promised 5% overall fuel saving can be attributed to our new cab design.
An aerodynamic achievement
Next to our chassis line, new generation Scania cabs enter through a big gate at the side of the building.
For long haulage, like with Even’s drivers sometimes covering more than 500km a day at highway speeds, air resistance isn’t something you overcome with horsepower or torque. At least not without a substantially higher fuel cost.
While the cab is hoisted up and floats over our heads towards the chassis, Anders tells us about the state of the art lab they have here at the Scania campus.
“We can do full climate testing for any climate, but for pure fuel economy, minimising air resistance is the key. If you told our aerodynamics engineers you were going to put a stack of extra lights mounted externally on top of the cab they’d just shake their heads in disbelief,” Anders jokes.
What may sound insignificant to some, makes all the difference when you are trying to perfect every detail.
“Hundreds of thousands of hours have gone into perfecting the new generation Scania cab.” – Anders Jensen
Even’s brand new truck awaits outside the factory in Södertälje. The final touches – Even’s signature red details – will be added back home in Ålesund.
Rolling off the line
An underground conveyor system makes sure the right tyres arrive in the right order. Exactly the way Even ordered them – from the manufacturer he prefers.
“The treads and tyre pressures are optimised for the roads back in Ålesund as well as Norway in general. To give the best fuel efficiency in those operating environments,” James tells us.
With the steep, winding and often icy or snowy roads around Ålesund, first priority regarding tyre choice will always be driver safety, Even explains.
Anders nods in absolute agreement, but also reminds us that with current energy declaration for tyres you don’t have to choose between the two. With the right tyre choice and setup, your tyres can be as fuel efficient as they are safe.
“This is where the rubber meets the road.” – James
And even though this is where the story “The making of a fuel-efficiency champion” comes to an end … it’s where the story of Even's new white – yet green – R 500 truly begins.
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Anna's Polish Restaruant
Written by Scott Joseph on 16 April 2010 on 16 April 2010 .
The Polish platter at Anna's includes pierogies, kielbasa and stuffed cabbage.
When Paris Bistro moved to its new home on Park Avenue last year, it left behind its old space on Aloma Avenue. The new digs are so much more attractive than the Aloma restaurant, which was oddly situated in a two-story building that was otherwise occupied by professional businesses. Not that a restaurant isn’t a professional business, but you know what I mean.
Now another restaurant has take up the Aloma Avenue spot, and somehow it seems homier and, frankly, more charming than it ever did as Paris Bistro.
The new restaurant is Anna’s, a small Polish cafe, and it offers another option to local lovers of pierogies, kielbasas and stuffed cabbages.
Actually, of the three things I just mentioned, only the stuffed cabbage is made on site. The pierogies are imported from Chicago, a town with a large Polish community that knows a thing or two about pierogies, and the kielbasa is, well, kielbasa. You can pretty much get that anywhere.
But all three were included on the Polish platter that some friends and I enjoyed during a lunch visit. The platter also included some Polish sauerkraut and a thick mushroom gravy. Even though they were made in the Midwest, the pierogies were delicious. We had one of each type offered: potato and cheese; meat; and sauerkraut and mushroom (the best one). The cabbage was stuffed with a mixture of rice, pork and beef, all densely packed into a roll. This was one winning platter.
The freshly made finger dumplings that came on my plate of beef goulash were wonderfully light and delicate. But the goulash
Goulash has wonderfully light finger dumplings.
itself, while chockfull of pieces of tender beef, wanted more spicing. I had requested a side dish of the potato pancakes, which were remarkable for how much they looked like pancake pancakes. Like you wanted to pour some syrup over them. But instead I slathered on some sour cream and applesauce and was quite satisfied.
Anna’s offers two types of borscht, the more familiar red beet variety and a more obscure white borscht, which contains no beets at all. Instead, it’s made with a fermented rye flour as a base for its roux, which creates a richly flavored broth that looks sort of like a New England clam chowder. It had little cubes of smoky sausage and half a hard-boiled egg. It was the hit of the table. The red beet borscht was also delicious, with a hearty flavor and lots of beets in the broth.
Service was provided by an affable young man, assisted by Anna herself who stopped by the table to answer questions.
The space is still very small -- that’s never going to change -- but it somehow seemed to have more style. Maybe it’s the slatelike tile on the wall that hides the restrooms, or the wood blinds and draperies that adorn the windows or the faux-lace tablecloths. Something about it gave an air of quaintness that I liked.
Anna’s Polish Restaurant is at 3586 Aloma Ave., Winter Park. It’s open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. The phone number is 407-657-0020. Here’s a link to the Anna’s Polish Restaurant Web site.
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Professor Brian Jonathon Lipworth
BMedSci, MBChB (Hons), MRCP (UK), MD, FRCP (Edin), FRCP, FACAAI (USA)
Professor of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, University of Dundee
Honorary Consultant Physician, NHS Tayside
I have clinical and research expertise in respiratory, rhinology, cardiovascular and metabolic medicine, along with my background in clinical pharmacology. I believe that this places me in a unique position in terms of my research profile, and particularly with respect to attracting funding. I have good relationships with several pharmaceutical companies and with other universities in Europe and USA. I have been a principal investigator for 15 years and I have done 15 GCP trials to date.
I have brought in funding of over £5million over the past 10 years from the pharmaceutical industry, predominantly sole applicant grants.
I am currently funding 3 clinical research fellows, 1 Clinical Trial Supervisor, 1 Nurse, 6 Technicians, 1 Lab Assistant and 1 Secretary. To date, clinical research fellows under my supervision have resulted in 14 MD theses.
Postgraduate Awards and Committees
Scottish Thoracic Society 1987/1988: Methven Prize
British Pharmacological Society 1991: British Association of Pharmaceutical Physicians Prize
British Pharmacological Society 2000: SmithKline Beecham Prize
Honorary International Fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (FACAAI) 2003 for outstanding contributions to allergy research.
Elected member of Association of Physicians
Current member of the MRC Advisory Board
Current member of WHO ARIA (Allergy Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma) Guidelines Committee.
Visiting Professorship, Harvard Medical School 2008 (Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston)
Papers on original research
Review articles and editorials
Letters and correspondence
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New bow tie risk management services
We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed as a Value Added Partner by CGE Risk Solutions, the leading provider of barrier-based risk management solutions.
We have been using the bowtie methodology for several years with railway, metro, tram, fire & rescue and social care clients, so this appointment marks an important stage in how we help clients apply the technique.
Being a Value Added Partner for CGE Risk Solutions allows us to provide a complete solution for the bowtie risk assessment methodology; helping you to understand and apply the methodology and also provide and implement CGE’s specialist software for producing excellent bowties.
CGE Risk Solutions has verified that we have been trained in risk and incident analysis methods as well as the application of these in their software solutions.
If you are looking for consultancy (applying the bow tie technique to your business risks), training in the methodology and/or the software or advice on how to scope or purchase software then please contact us.
Accident report released on Sandilands tram derailment
On the 9 November 2016, a tram on the Croydon tramway network overturned at Sandilands. The tram had been travelling at 73 km/h when it entererd a curve that had a maximum speed limit of 20 km/h. The speed caused the tram to overturn as it passed through the curve, and resulted in passengers being thrown around inside the tram, with some being ejected through broken windows. Of the 69 passengers involved in the accident, seven died and 61 were injured; 19 seriously.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch's report has been released today and makes some far-reaching recommendations for the way tram operations in the UK are regulated and managed. Sadly, many of the recommendations are made about things that are already known about (and managed) in the rail sector, but which were not applied to tramway operations - tramways are often regarded as being more akin to road operations than rail operations. The accident at Sandilands makes it clear that rail sector engineering standards and management systems (for example fatigue management) are highly relevant to tram operations.
The investigation report concludes that it is probable that the tram driver temporarily lost awareness on a section of route on which his workload was low. A possible explanation for this loss of awareness was that the driver had a microsleep, and that this was linked to fatigue. Exacerbating this was that there were few landmarks so that the driver was unable to quickly reorient himself.
The report makes 15 recommendations to improve tramway safety. Some apply to the operator of the Croydon tram network (First Group), but many apply across all UK tram operations:
creating a dedicated safety body for UK tramways
reviewing how UK tramways are regulated
introducing automatic braking and driver vigilance systems to trams (some tramways already have vigilance systems)
developing a better understanding of the risks of tramway operations, particularly when the tramway is not on a road
improving the strength of tram doors and windows
improving safety management systems, particularly encouraging a culture in which everyone feels able to report their own mistakes
improving the tram operator’s safety management arrangements.
Image: Rail Accident Investigation Branch
Unmanned tram sets off on its own after power problem
Photo: Rush Lane
When a driver left his tram to investigate a problem with the power supply, an unfortunate error led to considerable damage. The driver had left the tram in 'on' mode, so when the power problem disappeared the now driverless tram set off on its own. To see the full story, read the story on the Rush Lane and the Times of India's websites.
Eliminating the potential for errors like this is normally common practice, but much of Calcutta's tram system is now very old. Nevertheless, this accident should raise concerns about many human factors issues including task design, training and competence and procedural controls as well as risk management.
Edinburgh's trams start passenger operations
Edinburgh Trams
Great to see (and travel on) Edinburgh's Trams with passengers on board. Well done to everyone involved!
See the BBC's coverage of the first day of operations here.
Trams start running into Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Trams is a project we've been involved with for quite a while - great to see trams finally running into the city centre.
Tram collision on Manchester Metrolink extension
A collision on the new Metrolink Oldham town centre line has sparked calls for layout changes at a busy roundabout.
See the news report in the Oldham News for more details.
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54 years ago, a Giants-Dodgers series for the ages
Chronicle Vault
Bill Van Niekerken Sep. 30, 2016 Updated: May 24, 2019 10:37 a.m.
1of31Willie Mays would hit two home runs for the San Francisco Giants in Game 1 on Oct. 1, 1962.Photo: The Chronicle
2of31Orlando Cepeda would greet Willie Mays as he crossed the plate in Game 1 on Oct. 1, 1962.Photo: The Chronicle
3of31Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax was relieved in the second inning trailing 3-0 in Game 1.Photo: The Chronicle
4of31Wille Mays would walk and steal second base before scoring on a double by Jose Pagan in Game 1.Photo: The Chronicle
5of31There was a scramble for Giants vs Dodgers playoff tickets, as the playoffs began Monday October 1, 1962, the day after the regular season ended
6of31The Los Angeles Dodgers would use six pitchers while losing Game 1, 8-0.Photo: The Chronicle
7of31The San Francisco Giants’ Game 1 action from in side the photographers’ box. All eyes looked skyward, perhaps watching one of the Giants' four home runs clear the fence.Photo: The Chronicle
8of31The photographers’ box had likely never been so crowded as during Game 1 of 1962 playoff series between the Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Oct. 1, 1962.Photo: The Chronicle
9of31The San Francisco Giants hit four home runs during Game 1 of 1962 playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Photo: The Chronicle
10of31San Francisco Giants pitcher Billy Pierce would throw a shutout to win Game 1 of the 1962 playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Photo: The Chronicle
11of31The Giants would have to wait a half-hour after on the last day of the season to hear the Dodgers had lost to the Cardinals. A best-of-three playoff would begin Oct. 1, 1962.
12of31A smiling Willie Mays talked to reporters in the clubhouse after Game 1.Photo: The Chronicle
13of31Reporters talk to Willie Mays in the clubhouse after Game 1.Photo: The Chronicle
14of31San Francisco Giants Game 1 action from 1962 playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodger 10/1/1962 Reporters talk to Willie Mays in the clubhouse after the gamePhoto: The Chronicle
15of31The San Francisco Giants hit four home runs during Game 1 of the 1962 playoff series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Photo: The Chronicle
16of31These fans in the bleachers go wild as Willie Mays hits a homer during Game 1 of of the playoffs betwen the Giants and the Dodgers at Candlestick Park.Photo: Gordon Peters, The Chronicle
17of31Two men seated in left field for Game 1 of the playoffs betwen the Giants and the Dodgers at a balmy Candlestick Park.Photo: Gordon Peters, The Chronicle
18of31These students from Washington Irving School gathered around a transistor radio to hear Game 3 of the playoffs between the Giants and the Dodgers on Oct. 3, 1962.Photo: Joe Rosenthal, The Chronicle
19of31John Gittings, working on the 12th floor of the Royal Towers on Taylor Street, brought his transistor radio to work so he could hear Game 3 of the playoffs betwen the Giants and the Dodgers on Oct. 3, 1962.Photo: Peter Breinig, The Chronicle
20of31Model Lenore Trumbull brought her transistor radio with her to her massage to hear Game 3 of the playoffs betwen the Giants and the Dodgers. Masseuse Dagney Lindquist seems to be enjoying the game as well Oct. 3, 1962.Photo: Art Frisch, The Chronicle
21of31Things were tense at the Stock Exchange, as most eyes were on Game 3 of the playoffs between the Giants and the Dodgers on Oct. 3, 1962.Photo: Joe Rosenthal, The Chronicle
22of31Members of the Ambassador Health Club cheer during Game 3 of the playoffs betwen the Giants and the Dodgers on Oct. 3, 1962.Photo: Peter Breinig, The Chronicle
23of31Catcher Ed Bailey and Orlando Cepeda hug Billy Pierce as he gets the final out in Game 3 of the playoffs between the Giants and the Dodgers. Jose Pagan is running in to join the celebration on Oct. 3, 1962.
24of31The Giants would beat the Dodgers during the playoffs with a dramatic ninth inning rally in Game 3 on Oct. 3, 1962. About 50,000 fans would invade SFO to await the arrival of their heroes.
25of31About 50,000 fans go to San Francisco International Airport to greet the San Francisco Giants, who are returning rom Los Angeles after beating the Dodgers to move on to the World Series in 1962.Photo: Bob Campbell, The Chronicle
26of31Giants fans at the San Francisco airport after the team's victory over the Dodgers in Los Angeles. My cousin and I talked our dads into going out to the airport but didn’t get to the runway on Oct. 3, 1962.Photo: Chronicle file, The Chronicle
27of31About 50,000 fans got to San Francisco International Airport to greet the San Francisco Giants, who are returning rom Los Angeles after beating the Dodgers in the playoffs on Oct. 3, 1962.Photo: Bob Campbell, The Chronicle
29of31Market Street would be packed as fans celebrated the Giants’ dramatic ninth inning rally vs. the Dodgers, on Oct. 3, 1962.
30of31Market Street would be packed as fans celebrated the Giants’ dramatic ninth inning rally vs. the Dodgers, on Oct. 3, 1962.Photo: Duke Downey, The Chronicle
31of31About 50,000 fans jammed into San Francisco International Airport to greet the Sn Francisco Giants on Oct. 3, 1962.Photo: Bob Campbell, The Chronicle
The Giants and Dodgers have had their share of memorable series through the decades, but 54 years ago fans were treated to the most memorable of them all.
With the baseball season in its final weekend and the playoffs coming quick, I headed to The Chronicle’s archive to find photos, negatives and stories about the 1962 race for the National League pennant between the Orange and Black and the Boys in Blue. It took some time, but I dug around and found some gems that hadn’t been seen in years.
The Giants and Dodgers finished the ’62 season with identical 101-61 records in what was the first year with 162 regular season games. The teams were tied atop the standings, and that meant a three-game playoff for the right to take on the American League’s champions, the New York Yankees, in the World Series.
This matchup was San Francisco’s first taste of major league postseason baseball since the Giants moved west four years before. The fans were riveted — even if technically it wasn’t the playoffs. The city came to a near-standstill during the games. Photos tucked away for years show fans watching or listening to the games from massage parlors, the Pacific Stock Exchange and even 12th-story beams of towers under construction.
By Bill Van Niekerken
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The first game was played at the Stick, and the Giants fans were out in force. The vibe is clear in the photo showing folks in the bleachers dancing around with beer six-pack holders on their heads after a Willie Mays home run. Despite not being fully healthy, future Dodgers Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax started the game. The Giants pounced early and won 8-0, fueled by two Mays home runs and a strong performance by starting pitcher Billy Pierce.
The next two games were played in L.A., but the City by the Bay was tuned in. In Game 2, the Giants held an early lead but the Dodgers rallied for seven runs in the sixth inning, putting the score at 7-5. The Giants tied it in the eighth, but a Dodgers sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth evened the series at 2.
The Bums hosted Game 3, too, and it was a doozy. The Dodgers were up 4-2 heading to the ninth inning and all hope seemed lost for the Orange and Black and their fans. But the Giants kept pressing, and a few walks, hits and Dodgers miscues added up to a four-run ninth inning and a 6-4 lead. Pierce entered the game and pitched a perfect bottom half of the inning, and with the final out the Giants players started their celebration.
San Francisco was already ahead of them.
Bill Van Niekerken is the library director of The San Francisco Chronicle, where he has worked since 1985. In his weekly column, From the Archive, he explores the depths of The Chronicle’s vast archive in search of interesting historical tales related to the city by the bay.
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Bill Van Niekerken is the Library Director of the San Francisco Chronicle. He does research for reporters and editors and manages the photos, negatives and text archives. He has a weekly column “From the Archive”, that focuses on photo coverage of historic events. For this column Bill scans and publishes 20-30 images from photos and negatives that haven’t been seen in many years.
Bill started working at the Mercury News in 1980, when nothing in news libraries was digital. Research was done using paper clippings, and cameras shot film. He moved to the Chronicle in 1985, just as the library was beginning their digital text archive.
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When the Giants broke ground on a ballpark for the ages
Chronicle Vault // Our San Francisco
Peter Hartlaub April 6, 2017 Updated: Jan. 9, 2018 12:48 p.m.
1of7Groundbreaking at Pac Bell Park, the new Giants ballpark in China Basin. Willie Mays, Willie McCovey and Barry Bonds sit down and chat on Dec. 11, 1997.Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle 1997
2of7Groundbreaking at Pac Bell Park, the new Giants ballpark in China Basin, on Dec. 11, 1997. Willie Brown, Larry Baer and Willie Mays shade their eyes from the sun.Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle
3of7Groundbreaking at Pac Bell Park, the new Giants ballpark in China Basin. Fans line up to watch on Dec. 11, 1997.Photo: Chris Stewart, The Chronicle
4of7Groundbreaking at Pac Bell Park, the new Giants ballpark in China Basin. Barry Bonds hits balls into McCovey Cove on Dec. 11, 1997.Photo: Chris Stewart, The Chronicle
5of7Groundbreaking at Pac Bell Park, the new Giants ballpark in China Basin, on Dec. 11, 199. Fans line up to watch.Photo: Chris Stewart, The Chronicle
6of7Groundbreaking at Pac Bell Park, the new Giants ballpark in China Basin. Barry Bonds looks down at the crowd.Photo: Chris Stewart, The Chronicle
7of7Groundbreaking at Pac Bell Park, the new Giants ballpark in China Basin. Fans sign a commemorative banner on Dec. 11, 1997.Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle 1997
Willie Brown was booed, Willie Mays cried and Barry Bonds hit baseballs into McCovey Cove while wearing a pager.
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The groundbreaking on the swath of broken concrete that would become AT&T Park marks its 20th year in 2017. But time seems to stand still at 24 Willie Mays Plaza, where the team has celebrated three World Series titles, and watched China Basin transform from a row of forgettable warehouses into a place-to-be residential and commercial district.
The air was filled with cautious optimism on Dec. 11, 1997, when the Giants broke ground after years of stalled ballpark plans and a near-move to Florida. Thousands of fans turned out to the construction site.
With the Giants opening at home on Monday, April 10, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, we took a look at the historic photos of the AT&T Park (then known as Pac Bell Park) ceremony. Here are some of our favorites.
Groundbreaking at Pac Bell Park, the new Giants ballpark in China Basin, on Dec. 11, 1997. A view from above.
Photo: Chris Stewart, The Chronicle
The spot the Giants chose to build the most majestic ballpark in Bay Area history was, to put it as kindly as possible, questionable.
China Basin still had that vibe in 1997, when the team broke ground in its official ceremony. And by “broke ground,” we mean “carted a truck full of pristine dirt in, dumped it on top of the concrete and abandoned railroad tracks, and pretended like it was there the whole time.”
Kudos to the Giants marketing crew, who made this post-apocalyptic scene — wrecking balls were literally dangling over recently smashed buildings — into something worthy of the moment.
We scanned the photos looking for Buster Posey and Madison Bumgarner, then remembered they were still in elementary school. (We would still take a 7-year-old Bumgarner batting sixth in our lineup.)
Groundbreaking at Pac Bell Park, the new Giants ballpark in China Basin. Willie Mays and other dignitaries scoop dirt onto a ceremonial home plate on Dec. 11, 1997.
Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle
The stars on hand included Bonds, pitcher Shawn Estes, third baseman Bill Mueller and three Willies — Mays, McCovey and Brown. In a patented Willie Brown move, The Chronicle reported that the mayor arrived 10 minutes late, was booed, but pretended not to notice.
A very young Vice President Larry Baer (now CEO of the team), probably still in his late 30s, can be seen. But two guests of honor stand out: Original 1958 San Francisco Giants manager Bill Rigney, and former San Francisco Mayor George Christopher — the last Republican mayor to serve in the city.
Luminaries including Mays were given shovels with baseball bats for handles, and told to scoop the ceremonial first dirt at the groundbreaking. After that, Dusty Baker, Vida Blue and some Junior Giants kids pounded in home plate. This was weird for two reasons.
1. As mentioned before, the dirt was carted in, which fooled no one. The Chronicle wrote five stories or columns about the groundbreaking, and this fact was mentioned in four of them.
2. The location was nowhere near the current Giants infield. Our research using archive photos and Google Earth place the fake home plate way out past center field — close to where the kale garden is today.
As new San Francisco Giants ballpark ideas were floated through the 1980s and early 1990s (at one point officials unveiled a plan for the ugliest of ugly South of Market stadiums with a view of the Central Freeway) there was a steady pessimism that Giants fans would never fill a ballpark.
One Chronicle columnist argued that the only logical home for the Giants was to share the Oakland Coliseum with the Athletics, because families were leaving San Francisco and no one would show up to an S.F. ballpark. (Including, presumably, the one that currently holds the MLB sellout streak.)
But the fan support on Dec. 11, 1997, showed the vibe of times to come. The Giants invited a couple hundred VIPs, and expected a few hundred stray fans to arrive on that Thursday morning. More than 7,000 showed up — including hundreds of children.
Groundbreaking at Pac Bell Park, the new Giants ballpark in China Basin, on Dec. 11, 1997. Willie Mays tears up after learning the street in front of the park will be named Willie Mays Plaza.
After the dirt was shoveled, it was time for Bonds, the greatest Giant of the era and one of the two or three greatest of all time, to mark his territory.
In easily the coolest stunt of the day, Shawn Estes and Barry Bonds climbed on top of a warehouse roof and, wearing pleated slacks and the aforementioned pager, Bonds became the first Giant to knock baseballs into McCovey Cove.
Chronicle photographer Chris Stewart covered the event from the high ground (with The Chronicle’s Brant Ward down below) and captured his big swing and even bigger smile. Reputations for rancor with the press were put on hold for a day.
“If I could hug everybody today, I would,” Bonds told reporters.
When it was Willie Mays’ turn to speak at the podium, everyone got nervous, because of his reputation for going off script (or, technically, working without one). At the end of his speech, Giants President Peter Magowan stepped up, and surprised the ballplayer with the news that the ballpark address would be 24 Willie Mays Plaza.
His emotional reaction was captured in this account from The Chronicle’s C.W. Nevius: “Mays, genuinely shocked, grabbed his cap as if he feared it would fly off as it did so many times when he was running the bases and tracking down fly balls. He fought back tears, then gave in, sitting down and dabbing his eyes. The concrete hasn’t even been cleared and already Willie Mays is crying.”
And then they began building a ballpark for the ages, christened by the tears of the greatest Giant to ever put on a uniform.
Peter Hartlaub is The San Francisco Chronicle’s pop culture critic. Email: phartlaub@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @PeterHartlaub
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Peter Hartlaub is The San Francisco Chronicle’s pop culture critic and host of the podcast The Big Event. The Bay Area native has worked at The Chronicle since 2000, and was a Chronicle paperboy from 1982 to 1984. He reviews movies, television and comedy, covers entertainment, creates multimedia projects and writes the Our San Francisco local history column. The Big Event is recorded in The Chronicle’s basement archive. Hartlaub lives in Alameda.
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This section describes various methods for optimizing delivery of your Smart GWT-based application to the browser. The various techniques discussed here should enable you to drastically reduce the time to load your Smart GWT based application and to cut down on bandwidth costs and server-side CPU usage.
Note that in addition to these network performance considerations, you should also be aware of the recommended application design practices discussed in SmartArchitecture.
There are three main ways of improving the performance of your application:
You'll want to deliver as much of your application assets compressed as possible. For a start, the Smart GWT modules come pre-compressed. The Compression section describes how to make sure that Smart GWT modules and your application logic are delivered compressed and how to enable dynamic compression of your dynamic content.
Compression drastically reduces transfer times to the browser. Compression ratios for css and javascript files can be as high as 8:1.
The Caching section deals with delivering as much content as possible with caching headers. Setting these headers allows the end-user's browser and any intermediary proxies to keep a local copy of the file across browser reloads, ensuring the subsequent visits require almost no fetches from the server. Eliminating these fetches is also important for the reasons explained under File Assembly below.
File Assembly
Modern browsers limit the number of HTTP connections they use to fetch the assets required to render your pages - typically to just 2 connections. As a result, connection latency can play a much higher role than available bandwidth and the two connection limit effectively drastically limits the user's usable bandwidth. For this reason, it's important to minimize the number of HTTP requests made to the server. The File Assembly services make it easy to deliver multiple css and javascript file via one HTTP response. Assembling files together also helps to increase the compression ratio because the compression engine has more redundant data to work with.
The FileLoader is a standalone client-side module that allows you to performing caching or loading of various resources in the background on any page. The typical usage pattern is to use this module to pre-cache Smart GWT modules, skin images, and application logic while the user is, for example filling in a login form. See the FileLoader documentation on usage.
SSL Considerations
Some quirks to be aware of when optimizing for pages serviced via HTTPS:
If your top-level https page loads an image via http, IE will pop a warning to the user asking if it's ok to serve the "unsecure" content. Firefox does not pop an alert, bug shows a different lock icon to indicate that not all content is served from a secure server.
Firefox will not write images fetched via SSL to disk, even if expires headers are set. But it will cache them in memory for the duration of the browser session. This makes the use of the FileLoader even more important for SSL applications. IE will cache SSL content across browser restarts.
If your only concern is with actual security and not with perception, it makes a lot of sense to serve the top-level page via plain HTTP and then use the Smart GWT RPC mechanism to fetch sensitive data with no-cache headers via HTTPS. Unfortunately this almost never practical because most users look for the secure lock icon on the top-level page and may become worried that the application is not secure if they don't see it.
1. Modern applications often use a number of cookies to keep track of session state, application state, etc. If you don't limit the paths these cookies are served for, you can easily end up with these cookies being sent to the server with every HTTP request as part of the HTTP headers. This can severely limit bandwidth where a large number of requests are made - typically for skin images. Also note that most technologies used by end-users to connect to the internet such as DSL and Cable are half-duplex, meaning that downstream must pause for upstream traffic to be sent and these connections also are asymmetric, allowing much faster download speeds than upload speeds. As a result, the limited upstream capability of most connections ends up limiting the download bandwidth by delaying the download of other assets required to render the page.
2. Whenever possible, don't set the "Cache-Control" header to "private" - this tells intermediary proxies to not allow caching of the specified content, eliminating that cache as a useful intermediary for other users behind it.
3. For a good overview of performance considerations, see this post: http://www.die.net/musings/page_load_time/
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Instagram Direct: How Advertisers Can Take Advantage of It
Instagram last Thursday introduced Instagram Direct, a messaging service. With this new release, users will now able to send each other photos and videos privately. That said, only users who follow each other can use this function. If I followed a celebrity who didn’t follow me back, I wouldn’t be able to send messages to him or her.
While it’s still in its introductory phase, Instagram Direct will surely benefit advertisers significantly. Here’s how:
Send customized content to specific consumers
With the new private messaging service, retailers can use it to send customized content to specific groups of consumers. Brands can assess the types of people their followers interact with, the types of apparels their fans wear, and places their shoppers visit to see how their products or services suit their buyers’ lifestyles. This tactic is particularly useful for apparel merchants because they can determine the types of apparels that best suit their followers based on the clothes and locations settings their follower wear or attend in their photos. This in turn can heighten these retailers’ engagements with their fans as they’re interacting with them using highly customized content. This can improve the brand preference and most importantly, the conversion rate.
Reduce advertising costs
Instagram Direct enables users to tell their friends about a sales promotion effortlessly. This in turn can reduce online retailers’ advertising costs as they can utilize Instagram Direct to engage in word-of-mouth promotion (WOM). This enables retailers to substitute expensive hard-sell tactics and traditional approaches such as newspaper ads and radio commercials with relatively inexpensive Instagram Direct promotions. The production cost will be significantly cheaper than approaches because all merchants have to do is take a photo with their phones and upload them onto the Internet.
Target qualified consumers
By using Instagram Direct to interact with their existing followers, brands can leverage their current fan-base to expand their reach to other qualified prospects. They can run special contests to encourage their followers to promote their products or services to their peers. This enables retailers to break the ice and engage with prospective customers who they haven’t connected with. Moreover, it allows merchants to target qualified prospects easily as their followers are more likely to share the promotion to peers who they think are generally interested in the offering. This enables merchants to explore new, qualified markets without having to do extensive research or advertising.
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Nets Expect To See Revenues "Pop" After Signing Durant, Irving
Hype around Durant and Irving is expected to generate an extra $29-43.9M in revenue for the Nets
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The Nets, after signing Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the first day of NBA free agency, are "projecting that revenue for the upcoming season will pop" by 10-15%, according to a source cited by Josh Kosman of the N.Y. POST. The source said that "mere hype" around the two new stars could help the team generate an extra $29-43.5M through "increased season ticket sales, corporate sponsorships and merchandising deals." Meanwhile, Alibaba co-Founder and Nets co-Owner Joe Tsai agreed to buy 49% of the team in April '18 from Majority Owner Mikhail Prokhorov at a "record valuation" of $2.35B. In order for Prokhorov to "get the full amount, he needs Tsai to agree to acquire the rest of the team" in '21, which is "precisely when a fully recovered Durant is expected to come back to the court and become a major draw for both fans and sponsors." Sources said that Prokhorov's bankers had "promised Tsai a new management team that would develop a core of young players and sign a big free agent." Tsai has "already indicated he would exercise his right and buy the rest of the team." Meanwhile, sources said that current sponsor Barclays is "not likely to pony up to keep its name on the arena as it's no longer building a commercial banking presence in the U.S." (N.Y. POST, 7/2). CNBC's Eric Chemi said now that the team is co-owned by Tsai, there is "already talk about what can these players do in terms of doing business with Alibaba, expand their marketing into China, how will that help their brands?" For Irving and Durant, both Nike athletes, it could help their "expansion internationally" ("Power Lunch," CNBC, 7/1).
SUPERTEAM, ASSEMBLE! SNY’s Marc Malusis said, "Last season, the Nets were a playoff team, won the first game of their series, they were challenging and looked good, and nobody cared. Now with KD and Kyrie here, all of the national media will end up focusing more on Brooklyn because there's nothing to see at the Garden" (“Loud Mouths,” SNY, 7/1). BLEACHER REPORT's Howard Beck noted while the "city was TBD," Durant and Irving were "going to play together, somewhere." Sources said that is what the two "resolved over a series of conversations" before this past NBA season "even began." When Durant and Irving agreed to terms with the Nets on Sunday, they put a "big, bold exclamation point on one of the most spectacular franchise revivals in NBA history." It took Nets GM Sean Marks "just three seasons to rebuild the roster, revamp the culture, crash the playoffs and make the Nets feel as hip as their brownstone-lined neighborhood." The Durant-Irving "coup validates everything Marks and coach Kenny Atkinson have built." Initially, Durant and Irving "discussed joining forces with the Knicks," as New Jersey-native Irving "liked the idea of playing close to home." Durant, who was launching Thirty Five Media in N.Y., "liked the potential synergy, as well as the chance to be closer to his family in Maryland." However, that initial plan "quickly lost steam as the Knicks lost their way." Neither player was "eager to wear the 'savior' mantle." However, it is "different in Brooklyn, where the Nets generally operate below the radar, with less scrutiny and more measured expectations" (BLEACHERREPORT.com, 7/1).
ABOUT FACE: In DC, Ben Golliver wrote the Nets' signing of both Durant and Irving completes the team's "remarkable turnaround." After spending "most of the last decade as the NBA's bleakest output, Brooklyn will welcome two of the league's most entertaining players" (WASHINGTONPOST.COM, 7/1). CBSSN’s Adam Schein said Atkinson and Marks "inherited a mess" as the nets had "no cap room and no first-round picks." He added, "They had a plan and stayed with it. Kenny Atkinson is a fabulous coach and Marks is a terrific GM. This is like a Houdini act and Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were paying attention (“Time to Schein,” CBSSN, 7/1).On Long Island, Barbara Barker writes it is "hard to overstate just what kind of state of disrepair the Nets were in" when Marks and Atkinson "took over a little more than three years ago." Marks "bought low on players who turned out to have high value," and Atkinson, who had "never been an NBA head coach before, proved himself to be the type of straight shooter players can trust and like to play for" (NEWSDAY, 7/2). ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: “With their infrastructure and geography, the Nets are poised to be a franchise of intrigue for star free agents" (“SportsCenter,” ESPN, 7/1). THE ATHLETIC's Michael Scotto wrote the Nets have "taken over as the top team" in N.Y. There has not been "anything close to this level of excitement for basketball fans in the borough since the Nets acquired aging stars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce" in '13 (THEATHLETIC.com, 7/1).
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Crowell leads Stamford U-15 Babe Ruth team to District 1 title
Dan Salomone, Correspondent
Published 11:22 pm EDT, Thursday, July 8, 2010
DARIEN -- When Stamford's Shawn Crowell got the call to start the Babe Ruth District 1 Championship, the wait was over -- for him and for his team.
Sitting on the bench up to that point, the lefty pitched five strong innings en route to an 8-2 victory over Darien on Thursday at Darien High School, claiming the first title for his U15 team.
"The monkey is off our back," said Crowell, who gave up two runs on three hits. "I was just looking to throw strikes, keep the team in the game and put the ball in play. We've never done this before. This is something special."
After beating Darien 13-3 to open the tournament, a second game will not be needed in the double-elimination round robin. With the win, Stamford clinched the District 1 crown and advanced to the state tournament, which will begin next week.
Stamford led for the entire game, scoring in the first inning on the first of Darien's six errors.
Later in the inning, with runners on second and third and one out, first baseman Jeff Cortese hit a two-RBI single to left, scoring Kyle Divico and Kevin Epp for a 3-0 lead.
Darien pitcher Mack Glavin in action as Stamford faces Darien in the 15 year old Babe Ruth semifinals at Darien High School Thursday, July 7, 2010.
Photo: Keelin Daly
Crowell then went to work, pitching four
scoreless innings.
"He was just waiting his turn, but he was doing his work on the side," Stamford's second-year coach John Calo said. "It's a tribute to him."
Meanwhile, his offense added four more runs, including three runs in the bottom of the fourth.
With Greg Delmazio on second and two outs, Divico hit an RBI double to left field, extending the lead to 5-0. On a passed ball, Divico advanced to third while Epp drove him in on a single up the middle. Cortese followed with his second double of the day, and Stamford scored on an ensuing error.
Down 7-0 heading into the fifth inning, Darien showed signs of life with a two-out rally.
With runners at the corners, shortstop Craig LaMantia hit a double to deep center, sailing over the sprinting centerfielder and scoring Christian Bognar and Nick Petit.
Unfortunately for Darien, the rally ended there.
Stamford cruised the rest of the way with Luis Lopez pitching in relief until the game was delayed in the final inning. With a 5:15 start time, the glaring sun fell to the horizon, blinding the the batter, catcher and home plate umpire alike. A 20-minute delay of game was called with one out in the top of the seventh for the safety of the players.
"With the umpires, the first thing they have to do is protect the kids," district commissioner Jim Portanova said. "(The ump) did the right thing absoultely."
Resting his arm on the bench, Crowell, 15, has sat through rain delays, but sun delays -- never.
"It was weird. We were trying to get mentally ready to end the game," Crowell said. "I've never seen that before."
Once the sun set and shadows eclipsed the mound, both benches came to life to cheer the final two outs.
Lopez quickly retired the next two batters to end the game, sending his much-improved team to uncharted waters.
"They've been waiting three years for this," Calo said. "They worked real hard this year. I think they just matured a little bit and understand the game better. They are dedicated to the task at hand."
Stamford 8, Darien 2
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Batteries: D--Mack Glavin, Nick Petit (4) and Jack Travers; S--Shawn Crowell, Luis Lopez (6) and Jason LoRosso.
Doubles: D--Craig LaMantia; S--Jeff Cortese (2)
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CCC's Johnson named Region III AD of the Year
Southside High School graduate earns the honor for the second time in her career.
CCC's Johnson named Region III AD of the Year Southside High School graduate earns the honor for the second time in her career. Check out this story on stargazette.com: http://stargaz.tt/29CA2LR
Andrew Legare, alegare@stargazette.com | @SGAndrewLegare Published 3:13 p.m. ET July 13, 2016 | Updated 5:27 p.m. ET July 13, 2016
Corning Community College softball coach Stacy Johnson congratulates Amber Edwards after a home run during a softball game April 2 against Jefferson.(Photo: RON LEVANDUSKI / Staff Photo)Buy Photo
Corning Community College Athletic Director Stacy Johnson has been named NJCAA Region III Athletic Director of the Year for 2015-16, the college announced Wednesday.
Johnson, a 1988 Southside High School graduate, also received the honor in 2012. She has been Corning's athletic director since 2009 and has been head coach of the Red Barons' highly successful softball team since 2008.
The award was selected by the athletic directors from the 24 colleges within Region III of the National Junior College Athletic Association.
"I am very honored and humbled," Johnson said in a press release. "Being honored by your peers is the highest compliment you can receive. What is most flattering and positive is to garner feedback that the Red Barons' athletic programs are respected at the NJCAA and Region III level for their competitive drive while maintaining integrity and ethics. This award, like most others, is won by teams, not individuals."
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According to athletic directors who nominated her, Johnson has spearheaded significant improvements for Corning's athletic program in operations and facilities. Corning has seen improvements in office space, locker rooms and athletic training space. The college also has a new multipurpose turf field on campus that can be used for baseball, soccer, lacrosse and softball.
During the 2015-16 school year, Corning had six of its nine teams advance to NJCAA Region III championships. Two of those teams made it to the Region III final four and Johnson's softball team was Region IIII runner-up.
"The facility improvements we have been fortunate enough to make, the academic success our student-athletes have had, the integrity we compete with and the life lessons and skills we instill at Corning are not done by me alone," Johnson said. "These are all team efforts that start with the college's administration and board of directors, faculty, staff, and are implemented by the coaches and demonstrated by the student-athletes.
"We all share this honor as it is a reflection of what a lot of individuals do on a daily basis. I am fortunate enough to have a phenomenal team that understands the balance between academics, athletics, winning and integrity."
Johnson's career at Corning started in 1996 when she became head women's basketball coach and equipment manager for the athletics department. She was coordinator of athletics from 2001 to 2006, then was named interim AD in July of 2006 as she pursued a master's degree. She was named AD in September of 2009 and in 2010 took over administrative oversight of the college's fitness center. An intramural and recreation program was added in 2011.
She was Mid-State Athletic Conference president from 2007 to 2013 and a member of the NJCAA Region III executive committee from 2007 to 214. Johnson has also served on other committees within Region III and the NJCAA.
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Thomas Michael (Mike) Hutchison of Charleston, SC, formerly Clarksburg, MD, died on Thursday May 30, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Known to most as Mike, he was also known to many friends and colleagues as Hutch, to his college crowd as Goof, and to his beloved grandson as Geezer.
Mike was born to Thomas Hutchison and Jane Hall Colesworthy Hutchison in West Chester Pennsylvania, July 28, 1952, the third of four sons. The Hutchison family moved quite a bit throughout his childhood giving rise to his lifelong ability to meet and make new friends easily. He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1974.
Mike’s career was primarily in construction related sales, most recently as the owner/operator of Sports Aggregates LLC, a materials and equipment supplier to golf courses throughout the mid-Atlantic region.
In recent years Mike became a certified ski instructor at Liberty Mountain Resort in Fairfield, PA, fulfilling a lifelong desire to be a ski bum. He was scheduled to begin teaching at Deer Valley Resort in Utah prior to his diagnosis in winter 2018.
Mike and Cathy retired in Charleston, SC in 2018. He is survived by his wife Cathy, children Matt (Dana) and Lindsey, brothers Bob, Don, and Doug, and grandson, Malcolm.
The family plans a celebration of Mike’s life in September. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports at www.brasski.org.
Arrangements are with Stauffer Funeral Home, Frederick. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.
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Eighteen Students Mentored at Stony Brook Named Top Regeneron Scholars
The Regeneron Science Talent Search has named the top 300 scholars as part of its 78th nationwide research competition among high school students. Eighteen of these students conduct research in Stony Brook University laboratories and are mentored by Stony Brook faculty. Faculty in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences mentored three of these students. Their research projects involve a wide range topics in STEM disciplines such as chemistry, cell biology, geosciences, and civil engineering. For a complete list of the 18 top scholars and their mentors see this link.
Thirteen of these students are part of the Simons Summer Research Program, including two from SoMAS. More than 2,000 students entered the 2019 competition, and among the 300 selected as top scholars each will receive $2,000. The university will receive $2,000 per scholar to be used toward STEM-related activities. The scholars are part of the select group competing for the top 40 Regeneron finalists and the top prize. Students selected as a Top 40 finalist will receive $25,000. The top prize winner will receive $250,000. The 40 finalists will be named January 23.
The following students were mentored by faculty at SoMAS:
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Ward Melville HS, East Setauket, NY
Regeneron STS Scholar Multidecadal Trends in Tropical Cyclone Behavior within North Atlantic Sub-Basins Dr. Brian Colle
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Maya Peña-Lobel
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Mountain Dew is bringing a one of its kind arts and music festival to Islamabad
by The Haute Team
The year is off to a promising start with major developments in the music industry and to jump on the bandwagon, Mountain Dew is presenting one-of-a-kind art and music festival for the people of Islamabad. Hosting an exciting event on Saturday, February 9, which will be filled with fun, entertainment and more, Solis Music & Arts Festival should certainly be on top of your ‘must attend events of 2019’ list.
Electronic Dance Music [EDM] has gained mass popularity in Pakistan over the past few years and the local music scene, especially the past season of Coke Studio incorporated the genre to help create a connection with the youth of the nation. Connecting local talent with internationally renowned DJs like Danny Availa, Joe Ghost and Kris Kaiden, the one-night music fiesta will certainly be an experience you will never forget.
Danny Availa — who has performed at various international platforms including Tomorrowland, Coachella and Ultra Music Festival to name a few — will be performing in Islamabad for the very first time. Popular Canadian DJ Joe Ghost — who started his career at 15 along with electronic music sensation Kris Kaiden will be performing live. Other performers include Turhan James & Maleo and FDVM.
This grand music festival seems to be Pakistan’s own spin on Tomorrowland as people from all over the country are flying in to attend the show and immerse themselves in the dubstep music. Not only this, Solis Arts & Music Festival will break the notion that residents of Islamabad sleep early and perhaps, for some time, we can let the jokes rest.
Get your tickets before they are sold out.
Tickets are also available at the following venues:
Manolo Pakistan (F11, Centaurus, Bahria Town, Giga Mall), Sattar Buksh Islamabad, Baramda (F11 Markaz), Tangelos (Blue Area), Rice Pot (Johar Town, Lahore), The Hot Spot Café (F7, Centaurus, Bahria Town), Chaaye Khana (Peshawar), Chotu Chaiwala (Karachi), Mocca Café (Islamabad and Lahore)
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Watch: Upcoming Variety Show Featuring EXO’s Baekhyun, Kim Jong Kook, And More Reveals New Teasers
by S. Cho
JTBC’s new pilot variety show has uploaded two new previews!
“Five Cranky Brothers” (literal title) is a talk show where the cast members discuss and debate a wide variety of topics. The five eccentric cast members include Seo Jang Hoon, Park Joon Hyung, Kim Jong Kook, Joo Woo Jae, and EXO’s Baekhyun.
The first teaser shows the maknae (youngest member) Baekhyun introducing the five brothers.
The second clip previews the first episode and starts off with Kim Jong Kook hilariously suggesting that their “father” changed into a better looking man starting with the second youngest brother, Joo Woo Jae.
The cast also begin their mission to line up and organize a variety of topics, starting with the order in which they wash their body while showering, then moving onto the importance of going to the bathroom, and which sports legend is the best.
They bicker throughout the entire process, but there is a distinct uproar when Baekhyun tries to place former professional basketball player Michael Jordan in second place. Kim Jong Kook insists, “To him, Michael Jordan is just a shoe brand.” The teaser ends off with a surprise visit from their “younger sister.”
Stay tuned for the premiere during the upcoming Chuseok holiday on September 12 at 11 p.m. KST!
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Protecting the Edwards Aquifer
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Austin welcomes 2020 with a splash into Barton Springs! Here are the photos!
SOS Year End Letter and 2019 Accomplishments
Dear Friend of the Springs,
In 1990, Austin Chronicle Editor Louis Black challenged his readers to try and imagine an Austin without Barton Springs Pool—“a future Austin with a crumbling near-empty pool, restricted because what water there is is too polluted for swimming.” Fortunately for Austin and its generations to come, enough residents did see that future, and they rejected it.
In response to plans from developers to pave over thousands of acres of land within the Barton Creek watershed upstream of Barton Springs Pool, more than 800 Austin residents signed up to speak to the Austin City Council in opposition. The council unanimously rejected the plans, Barton Springs Pool was saved, and the Save Our Springs movement was born.
Since 1992, the Save Our Springs Alliance has been working to protect the water quality of Barton Springs, the Edwards Aquifer, and all of the beautiful creeks and rivers of the Texas Hill Country. We wrote and helped secure voter approval of the landmark Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance, which to this day embodies the gold standard of water quality protections in Texas. And, as the only public interest legal team in Central Texas dedicated to protecting its natural resources, have successfully defended against developers’ attacks on the SOS Ordinance and our local environmental regulations, all the way to the Texas Supreme Court.
Austin has changed quite a bit since the early 90s; it’s nearly doubled in population, becoming the 11th largest city in the nation. The area around it has grown as well, creating new challenges for managing growth and limiting the impacts of development. To help address these challenges, the Save Our Springs Alliance has expanded its efforts in the Texas Hill Country to better manage our limited water resources and to encourage cities to invest in land conservation as a strategy to protect groundwater, and to adopt stricter regulations to protect the springs and rivers that are the life source of our entire region. But, our work is never finished.
Please help Save Our Springs today by making a contribution to support the science, law, and public education we need to protect our environmental resources. 50% of your donation will be matched by the Kirk Mitchell Environmental Law Fund.
The world is slowly waking up to the reality that climate change is real. And, while this is a global issue, the impacts of climate change are felt locally. In Austin, we are experiencing threats from two extremes: heavier rainfall means increased flooding risks, while less frequent rainfall means more severe periods of drought. With your continued financial assistance, we can help the City of Austin and other communities adjust their policies and regulations to respond to these new threats and require developments to be more climate-responsive.
Right now, SOS attorneys are working collaboratively with other environmental stakeholders and city leaders to bring forward “GREEN” amendments to Austin’s land development code that (i) will require new buildings to be more water-efficient through water-benchmarking and dual plumbing requirements; (ii) will take full advantage of the benefits of green infrastructure as a way of retaining, using and treating storm water; and (iii) will continue and enhance protections for the critical water quality zones of our creeks, to reduce erosion and filter out pollution.
But, more importantly, the continued success of the Save Our Springs movement that began so many years ago is entirely reliant on our ability to reach the next generation of Austinites, as well as the thousands of new citizens flocking to our region. Save Our Springs is responding to this challenge by expanding and enhancing its most important mission, our educational programming.
This year our Outreach & Education team has grown our premier educational program, Barton Springs University (BSU), into a year-round program that includes snorkeling eco-tours, hikes, and kid camps at Barton Springs and Barton Creek and inclass Barton Springs 101 presentations for schools and civic groups. The program culminates in September at the BSU event, a full day of outdoor education and experiential learning activities at Barton Springs Pool for over 1,000 high school students and their teachers as well as college students and the general public.
Our goal is to educate these new citizens, re-engage longtime citizens, and inspire our young people as the next generation of environmental activists, to care about water stewardship and environmental sustainability in Central Texas. Barton Springs University gives them the opportunity to obtain a foundation in the management and stewardship of our region’s water resources and aquatic ecosystems and to learn what we must do as a city and a region to protect and sustain our home waters. For more information go to: BartonSpringsUniversity.org.
We cannot do this work without your generous support. Please include the Save Our Springs Alliance in your end-of-year charitable giving. Together, 2020 can be our most important year ever by expanding Barton Springs University, defending the Save Our Springs Ordinance and continuing our legal efforts to defend and protect our precious creeks, springs, and rivers.
Thank you for your consideration and your past support, and thank you for being part of the Save Our Springs community. We hope you will join us at Barton Springs on New Year’s Day for the Polar Bear Splash. We will be at the front gate from 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. with our commemorative t-shirts for sale and free hot coffee and donuts. Bring the whole family, and invite your friends and colleagues to join in the sense of community, good will, and pure joy of starting the New Year at Barton Springs.
Warm wishes for the holiday season,
Save Our Springs Alliance Board and Staff
With the support of our members and our community partners, 2019 has been a busy and productive year for Save Our Springs. Here are some of our accomplishments:
In 2019, our team of attorneys took several important legal and policy-based actions to address some of our region’s most urgent environmental challenges:
SOS successfully fought back against amendments to the Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance included in the proposed land development code rewrite that would have weakened important regulations that protect water quality within the Barton Springs Zone of the Edwards Aquifer;
To safeguard the Barton Springs Salamander and other species that call Barton Springs home, SOS filed litigation against a proposal to excavate an Astrodome-sized amount of sediment from the recharge and contributing zones of the Edwards Aquifer, as part of TxDOT’s planned expansion of US 290/SH 71 in Oak Hill;
SOS is actively fighting every proposed permit to directly discharge sewage into Hill Country Creeks, which is helping create space to improve wastewater discharge standards;
After raising concerns about a plan to pave a new parking lot within Zilker Park on the banks of Lady Bird Lake, SOS helped steer conversations towards immediate investments in public transit to get residents to and from the park without immediate parking lot expansions; and
SOS has made it a priority to extend, enhance and preserve investments in source water protection, through the creation of new revenue sources for land conservation and improvements to cave management policies.
Our Outreach & Education team has focused on improving and expanding our Education Program, particularly Barton Springs University, to meet the challenge of educating our youth and thousands of new residents about the fragile world of our local aquatic ecosystems.
On weekends and throughout the summer, our SOS college interns educated thousands of people about the ecology and threats to Barton Springs and the Edwards Aquifer;
Led by our CPR- and lifeguard-trained guide team, our popular snorkeling eco-tour took people of all ages on snorkeling and walking tours around Barton Springs and Barton Creek to discover the plants and wildlife above and below the water;
For the first year ever, SOS launched a new summer education program called “Spring Kids” at Barton Springs Pool where young adventurers ages 8 to 13 had fun while learning about what makes Barton Springs so unique;
SOS presented its “Barton Springs 101” curriculum to high school and middle school classrooms all across Austin, which provides an introduction to the Edwards Aquifer, how it works, and the policies that are needed to keep Barton Springs and the Aquifer clean and flowing; and
At the annual Barton Springs University event at Barton Springs pool in September, we introduced and educated over 1,000 high school and college students (and the general public) about the management and stewardship of the freshwater ecosystems of Central Texas. Attendees participated in natural science hands on activities, snorkeling, and outdoor learning sessions from experts from academia, governmental agencies, conservation groups, and the private sector. To see the 2019 BSU event presenters, activities and site map and for more info on BSU go to: BartonSpringsUniversity.org.
GREENing up the Code
On Wednesday, December 11th, the Austin City Council approved on first reading a proposed comprehensive revision to the land development code (formerly known as CodeNEXT). The Save Our Springs Alliance has been following the drafting of the new code, and we’ve been trying to make it as “green” as possible by suggesting environmentally friendly amendments and supporting positive changes. Although the ultimate vote on the first reading action was split on the council (7-4), we were able to get agreement on many of our requested amendments.
Throughout the development of the code, we have received assistance from many council offices; however, we want to give a special thanks to our environmental champions, Council Members Kathie Tovo, Ann Kitchen, Leslie Pool, and Alison Alter (and their respective policy aides), who stuck with us on every major environmental-focused amendment that we requested.
We will continue to provide you updates, as the code develops. In the meantime, below is a quick snapshot of some changes included in the code and our progress with incorporating environmentally friendly amendments. To organize our thoughts, we’ve grouped them into the following categories: Green Light (positive changes), Yellow Light (changes to watch), and Red Light (serious concerns).
GREEN LIGHT: Positive Changes for the Environment in the New Code:
Maintains all current environmental regulations within the Barton Springs Zone, including the Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance, without amendment.
Lowers the threshold that triggers water quality control requirements for new developments from 8,000 sq.ft. of total impervious cover to 5,000 sq.ft.
Reinstates steep slope protections within urban watersheds.
Enhances enforcement for the illegal removal of Heritage Trees.
Requires redeveloped properties to participate in flood mitigation.
Includes some requirements for drought tolerant landscaping.
Based on amendments from Council Members Kathie Tovo and Greg Casar, removes commercial irrigation requirements that lead to excessive watering.
Based on amendments from Council Members Tovo, Kitchen and Casar, moves forward new subdivision requirements that would require greenfield developments to be more compact development and would maximize the amount of natural, green areas preserved.
YELLOW Light: Changes to Watch in the New Code:
Impervious Cover. The overall analysis of how the revised land development code impacts the amount of impervious cover that will be built in the city is complicated, to say the least. For some uses, allowable impervious cover entitlements are proposed to be reduced (eg, for single-family homes, impervious cover per site would be reduced from 45% to 40%). For other uses, allowable impervious cover entitlements are proposed to be increased (eg, for 3-10 unit developments, adopted amendments to the could could increase impervious cover up to 60% per site). The idea is that, in shifting around the theoretical maximums from one use to another, the overall entitled impervious cover would balance out, as compared to the existing code.
However, we are not comforted by such talking points, as many parts of the City are already over-paved. While we will keep an open mind as additional analyses are conducted, we are generally concerned with the direction of putting more impervious in watersheds already experiencing localized flooding and erosion. We believe a better approach would be to analyze the total amount of impervious cover that is likely to be built under the new code and compare that to what is on the ground today. This would allow the City to better adjust the new code to solve for existing problems (such as localized flooding, urban heating) and more strategically place new impervious cover entitlements in areas that can handle it. Additionally, we believe there should be more conversation around the related consequences of increasing impervious cover for economic purposes, such as the tree removals and loss of green space that result from higher levels of impervious cover per site.
Grandfathered Properties. To some extent, the ability for developers to avoid compliance with current code regulations is the biggest impediment that prevents the City from achieving its goals. This is especially true for environmental regulations within the Barton Springs Zone, where developers frequently claim “vested rights” (aka, “grandfathering”) to skirt the environmental requirements of the Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance. Often times, the only way we can eliminate (or modify) these vested rights is by negotiating for improved water quality regulations when a developer needs additional zoning entitlements from the City. As part of our mapping concerns, the SOS legal team raised concerns with new zoning entitlements being granted on properties that may have claims to vested rights, without requiring compliance with existing environmental regulations. For example, our attorneys found one property in the Barton Springs Zone where a developer might be able to combine the new zoning entitlements with vested rights to build a 90-ft. tower, using up to 65% impervious cover, and still not be required to install SOS-required water quality ponds. We are hopeful that the City will recommend changes to the zoning map or code that could address this concern and ensure that we are working to actively enforce compliance with our environmental regulations.
Water Forward & Green Infrastructure. The proposed code includes some amendments that would require larger-scale developments to be more efficient with their use of water, such as green stormwater infrastructure and water benchmarking; however, these changes feel small when compared to the imminent threats that our community is facing from climate change. With the assistance of Council Member Kitchen, we were able to keep conversations afloat on water retention requirements that would redirect stormwater towards beneficial uses onsite. But, there is significantly more work to do. The Water Forward Task Force laid out a plan to improve the water efficiency and climate resiliency of developments in our city. These recommendations are necessary components of ensuring that we will have enough water to serve our residents, as we continue to grow. We will continue to encourage the City Council to take this issue seriously and implement the full recommendations of the Water Forward Task Force as expeditiously as possible.
RED Light: Reasons for Serious Concern
Heritage Trees. The proposed code is headed in the wrong direction on tree protections. On a 7-4 vote, the Austin City Council voted to include a proposed administrative variance that would permit the removal of Heritage Trees along major streets and corridors. SOS (and the mythical Lorax) thanks Council Members Pool, Alter, Kitchen and Tovo for trying to save Austin’s tree canopy with several amendments. We are also disappointed that the City Council moved forward with reducing the health standard from “Imminent Hazard” to “Extreme Risk”, which allow hundreds of more trees to be killed all across the city before their time. The City has spent quite a bit of time and money at the State Capital trying to save our tree regulations from developers’ lobbying efforts, and it’s disappointing to see our own elected officials chop up our own tree protections. Council Member Ellis helped mitigate these concerns by introducing a density bonus program for tree preservation, which will hopefully require developers to adjust their plans to save the trees; however, we would note that this program would not be required if council maintained our City’s tree protections.
A Rushed Process. Wait, what do you mean “rushed”? This process has gone on for YEARS... It is true that the land development code revision process has been in the works for several years; however, it is also true that the current draft of the code was only released on October 4th. Given the extent of the changes, the many different policy areas the code covers, and the impact that it will have on our community, we would encourage the City Council to slow down a bit and let the City staff do more due diligence. We continue to find errors in the language that could have serious consequences (such as a drafting error we caught which would have allowed massive car dealerships to be built in the Barton Springs Zone). While there is a desire to adopt the code and move on, we still need the City Council to properly deliberate and to allow the drafted code language to be fully vetted.
Parkland Dedication. Although they were not yet adopted, amendments to the parkland dedication ordinance have been proposed that would diminish the City’s ability to require on-site dedication of parkland. We simply do not have enough parkland to meet the growing needs of our city, and we strongly oppose any amendment that would weaken the City’s parkland dedication requirements. SOS will be signing onto a letter from the Austin Parks Foundation to support them in their efforts to defend the parkland dedication ordinance.
Thank You for a Fantastic Holiday Party!
Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered and partied with us December 6th at the SOS Holiday Party. It was an especially warm and wonderful gathering this year. We are grateful for you all and had a blast visiting with you! Photos will be available soon.
AND TO OUR SILENT AUCTION DONORS
Alice Mabry, Amy's Ice Creams, Arbor Vitae Tree Care, Armadillo Christmas Bazaar
Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co., Austin Bouldering Project, Ave Bonar
Barbara White, Barley + Pfeiffer Architects, Barry George, Barton Springs Nursery
Big Weekend Calendars, Bob Swaffar, Book People, Brenda Ladd Photography
Bright Leaf Preserve, Bruce Willenzik & Annie Harding, Carol Dillard
Capital Cruises, Casa Garcia's Mexican Restaurant, Charlie Jackson, Cheryl Rae
Chia Art & Design, Christine Shaw, Collected Letters, Connie Colten Jewelry
Deda Divine, Dr. Singha's Natural Therapeutics, Eco-Wise, Ed Crowell
El Interior, Elizabeth McGreevy, Forbidden Fruit, Fred & Janis Tate,
Fred Tate Jewelry Designs, Good Flow Honey Co, Grackle Handmade Jewlery,
Hal Strickland, Helen Jean Cordes, Hill Country Arborist, It's Magic, Jim Camp,
Jim Hightower & Associates, John Bederman, Kam Magor, Karen Nunley, Lila Wilson Hair,
Live Oak Brewery, Magnolia Cafe, Malvern Books, Marigold - Gateway to India,
Martha Grennon, MaryAnn Reynolds, MaryBeth Maher, Mary Sled,
Michael Polacheck, Mona Mehdy, Moonshine Patio Bar & Grill, Mother's Café & Garden
Myo Massage, Natural Bridge Caverns, Net Ingenuity, Once Over Coffee Bar
P. Terry's Burger Stand, Paramount State Theatre, Park Lane Guest House
Plain View Press, Priscilla Ramirez, Rock n Roll Rentals, Russell Sports, Inc
Samana Benedetti, Sandy Dunn, LMT, SASS Fresh Dressings
Scott Johnson, Shudde Fath, Soul Swimming, Sun Dragon Martial Arts
Terra Toys, Tesoro's Trading Co., Texas Aloha Massage, Texas Coffee Traders
Texas Rowing Center, The Spring Center for Natural Medicine
The Thinkery, Tim Cross, Torbin Bortner, TribeNine.com, Uchi
Vicki Wolf, Virginia Palmer, Wheatsville Coop, Whole Earth Provision Co
Women & Their Work, Wunder- Pilz Kombucha, Zippy Is Silly
And to our hard working and amazing volunteers!
Brenda Bellocchio, Jill Carpenter, Deda Divine, Janet Hampel,
Lauren Ice & Josh, Butch Lawson, MaryBeth Maher,
Ingrid Weigand, and others....
Donate to SOS and then take the Polar Bear challenge!
Help us continue our education and advocacy work in 2020! Make your year-end tax-deductible donation to SOS. Then, come on down to Barton Springs on New Year's Day for the annual Polar Bear Splash. We'll be there from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm with hot coffee, donuts, and selling the 2020 commemorative t-shirts. See you there to splash into the new year polar bear style!
Public Hearing: Tell City Council to GREEN Up CodeNEXT
The City of Austin's rewrite of its land development code (aka CodeNEXT) is back, and we're working on ways that we can green it up. So far, we've had a ton of great suggestions from our members and are working to incorporate them in our list of priorities. If you have any environmentally focused suggestions that you would like to share with us to help turn CodeNEXT into CodeGREEN, please email them to bobby@sosalliance.org.
The next public hearing on CodeNEXT will be at Austin City Hall (301 W. 2nd Street) on December 7, 2019 at 10am. We encourage you to join us on that day, and let the City Council know what you think about the draft code.
Our preliminary "CodeGREEN" recommendations can be found here.
The City's draft land development code can be found here:
http://www.austintexas.gov/ldc
Help Shape Our Transportation Future!
CAMPO, our regional transportation planning agency, is currently taking public comments on its 2045 Long-Range Plan, which identifies transportation projects to be funded over the next 25 years in Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. This is the first round of public participation, so there is no draft plan to comment on yet. Rather, CAMPO wants to know generally how it can best address the region's transportation needs in the coming decades.
Our region's population is expected to double by 2045, but CAMPO predicts most of the growth occurring in rural and suburban counties. As in past plans, this predicted growth pattern is used to justify expensive new and expanded highways to serve sprawling development-including roads over the environmentally sensitive Edwards Aquifer. Not only are CAMPO's projections significantly higher than population estimates from the Texas State Demographer's Office, but it also reflects growth patterns inconsistent with the goals of Imagine Austin, the Austin Strategic Housing Blueprint, and the current revision of the Land Development Code encouraging dense, transit-friendly development in urbanized areas and along transit corridors.
SOS is advocating for CAMPO to prioritize mass transit, biking, and walking over building new or expanded roads, and to work collaboratively to develop more transportation choices for commuters with expanded transit and compact development options.
Email comments to comments@campotexas.org by November 30th at 5 pm. More information, including a survey, can be found here: https://neighborland.com/campo2045/
CAMPO is also taking comments on its Regional Transit Study, which will assess transit needs outside of Capital Metro's Service Area.
Email comments to comments@campotexas.org by November 22nd at 5 pm. More information, including a survey, can be found here: https://www.campotexas.org/open-house/regional-transit-study-open-house-2/
CodeNEXT IS BACK!
You may have heard: CodeNEXT IS BACK!
On October 4, 2019, the City of Austin unveiled its latest draft of the rewrite of its Land Development Code, which will affect how land is developed throughout the city-including which environmental regulations apply and where certain land uses can be built. Since its release, our staff has been working diligently to review the new draft code and to offer suggestions for how it can be improved.
Thus far, we have been able to influence two major improvements:
All proposed amendments to the Save Our Springs Initiative Ordinance, which protects water quality in the Barton Springs Zone, have been officially removed from the draft.
A major error to the Barton Springs Zone Overlay was identified by our staff, and the City has committed to correcting it in its next round of amendments. This error would have allowed large-scale car dealerships and big box stores to develop over the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.
SOS is extremely appreciative of the Mayor & City Council for assisting us with getting the proposed SOS Ordinance amendments removed from the LDC rewrite. It is highly likely that these amendments will come back some time in 2020, so we must stay vigilant, but we are hopeful that such a process, if it occurs, will be more collaborative and deliberative.
Additionally, there are several positive improvements proposed in CodeNEXT that we wholeheartedly support, including:
Requiring redeveloping properties to participate in flood mitigation;
Making green storm water infrastructure a necessary component of new roads associated with site plans and residential subdivisions;
Adopting steep slope protections for urban watersheds; and
Lowering the threshold that triggers water quality control requirements to 5,000 square feet of impervious cover.
However, there's still much work to do.
As Austin's population continues to increase and our climate becomes more susceptible to longer, more severe periods of drought, it is more important than ever that we have a Land Development Code that is responsive to these challenges. We need a code that will help make development more water-efficient and climate-resilient, and we need a code that won't lose sight of what made Austin special in the first place-it's connection to nature.
With this in mind, we are asking that the City Council adopt several critical amendments to CodeNEXT to make it more climate-responsive. These amendments are summarized here, as part of our preliminary CodeGREEN recommendations. We are continuing to review the code and are working with other environmental groups to gather information, so please know that these are all still subject to change and should not be read as our comprehensive list.
If you have some environmental-focused suggestions that you'd like to share with us to consider in our comments, please send them bobby@sosalliance.org. We'd also encourage you to participate in the public meetings/public hearings, which can be found at http://www.austintexas.gov/ldc.
Road Planning Efforts: Good News & Ways to Engage
Our advocacy is making a difference.
Last night, our regional transportation planners considered and rejected the CAMPO "Regional Arterial Study," a document proposing several new roads through environmentally sensitive areas. The Study ignored any financial or environmental limitations, as demonstrated by its inclusion of many new roads cutting through protected and preserve land-including the Balcones Canyonlands Preserve-as well as nine new bridges across Lake Travis. Echoing SOS's comments, many CAMPO Board members expressed frustration with the process and concerns with the proposed roadways. Ultimately, board members officially "received" the document but did not vote to accept it, and downgraded it from a "study" to a "concept" with no official authority behind it.
Thank you, stay engaged, there are ongoing public comment opportunities:
CAMPO is taking public comment on its 2045 Regional Transportation Plan, intended to address transportation needs over the next 25 years in Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties. Like CAMPO's past plans, this plan so far encourages business-as-usual sprawl development and massive highways to serve it. This is the first round of public comment, with more to come. Comments are accepted until November 30.
CAMPO is also developing a Regional Transit Study focusing on long-term transit connections for rural and suburban areas outside of Capital Metro's Service Area. Comments are accepted until November 22.
You can learn more and submit comments on CAMPO's website here. You can find upcoming public open houses in your area here.
Join us for the annual SOS Holiday Party & Silent Auction
Friday December 6th
The party is from 6 pm - midnight at the American Legion Charles Johnson House.
Enjoy local food, music and shop our silent auction with hundreds of auction items and services from our local businesses.
Want to donate an auction item?
Want to sponsor the event? You will receive free admittance for you and your guests, drink tickets and more!
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Want to volunteer? Email us at sosinfo@sosalliance.org and let us know what time you are available.
SOS Holiday Party & Silent Auction is Friday, December 6th
It's right around the corner! The SOS Holiday Party & Silent Auction is Friday, December 6th from 6pm ~ Midnight!
Join us at the American Legion's historic Charles Johnson House on Lady Bird Lake, 404 Atlanta Street to celebrate another year of being blessed with beautiful Barton Springs and to reconnect with the Save Our Springs Community. The party features everything local from food to music to our fabulous silent auction. There is a $10 donation to SOS at the door but sponsors and silent auction donors get in free.
To Sponsor the event please click here and to donate a silent auction go here.
We look forward to seeing you, your friends and your family there!
Golden-Cheeked Warbler Will Stay on the Endangered Species List
In a win for environmental groups and bird lovers, a federal judge affirmed a decision by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to reject a petition seeking removal of the golden-cheeked arbler from the endangered species list. The uber-conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation, in coordination with Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush, filed the de-listing petition in 2016 based on a controversial study by A&M University that has been criticized by experts as grossly overestimating the warbler’s population.
Central Texas is the only place in the world where this small, shy songbird breeds and raises chicks. It migrates from Mexico each spring to the mature oak-juniper woodlands of Travis, Hays, and surrounding counties in the Texas Hill Country. Originally listed as endangered in 1990, the warbler is a key species in the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Permit, which balances habitat protection with development in our fast-growing region.
The warbler is one of the ever-dwindling list of things that make the Central Texas area unique and extraordinary. Its protected habitat includes the Barton Creek Greenbelt, and what would Austin be without that? The rebuffing of this latest attempt to strip protections of a defenseless creature for the sake of profit is a victory worth celebrating.
URGENT! HELP US STOP A MAJOR LEGISLATIVE THREAT TO BARTON SPRINGS
Please contact our legislators and ask them to stop HB 3417 (Toth). If passed, the bill would strip the City of Austin of its ability to enforce important watershed protection ordinances, including the SOSOrdinance, in its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The health of Barton Springs and our other surface water bodies depends on these protections. Let's not let our legislature turn Austin's ETJ into a wild west for developers.
WE NEED YOUR HELP RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE THE BILL IS SCHEDULED FOR A VOTE IN THE TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THURSDAY. PLEASE CALL ANY OR ALL OF THE REPRESENTATIVES LISTED BELOW AND TELL THEM TO STOP HB 3417.
Rep. John H. Bucy III - (512) 463-0696
Rep. Sheryl Cole - (512) 463-0506
Rep. Vikki Goodwin - (512) 463-0652
Rep Gina Hinojosa - (512) 463-0668
Rep Donna Howard - (512) 463-0631
Rep. Celia Israel - (512) 463-0821
Rep. Eddie Rodriguez - (512) 463-0674
Rep. Erin Zwiener - (512) 463-0647
Barton Springs University Cancelled
After a distressing week-end of decision making and looking at weather forecasts we have concluded this morning that we should err on the side of safety and cancel BSU tomorrow, April 23rd. There is a 30-60% chance of rain and thunderstorms depending on which forecast you view and we feel we just cannot take the chance with almost 1,000 people, equipment, food order, tents, etc. being affected. We are saddened and disappointed to say the least. We do have the BSU in September already scheduled and approved by the City and PARD. Please MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SEPTEMBER 17th with a rain date of September 24th for the fall BSU. We hope to keep the schedule as is but adding more speakers and activities as well as more students. Please go to www.BartonSpringsUniversity.org for updates.
We Stopped the Monster Car Lot Above Barton Creek
We stopped the Leif Johnson Car Lot --for now. Last March, SOS was notified of plans by Leif Johnson Ford to build an 86,079 square foot car dealership in the heart of the Barton Springs Zone, immediately adjacent to the Barton Creek Habitat Preserve that protects the Golden Cheeked Warbler, an endangered species. Leif Johnson attempted to claim vested rights to exempt itself from the requirements of the City's Barton Springs Zone Overlay, which restricts retail uses in the Barton Springs Zone to no more than 50,000 square feet.
But, we fought back. After presenting our case to the City's legal department, the City agreed with us and refused to approve Leif Johnson's site plan. Leif Johnson sued the City in response, but we just got word that the City prevailed in district court. Leif Johnson will now be forced to either scale back its development or appeal the district court's decision.
We'll keep you updated as the case continues, but hopefully the Golden Cheeked Warblers can rest a little easier knowing that a giant car dealership won't be threatening their home when they return to Austin. SOS thanks Alan Watts and Save Oak Hill for their continued vigilance in opposing the car dealership and the City's legal department (especially Asst. City Attorney Chad Shaw) for being receptive to our feedback and defending the City's ordinances.
For more information about the car dealership, please visit StoptheCarLot.org.
New Year's Day Polar Bear Plunge Photos
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Dr Haytham Hussein BSc, MSc, PhD, MRSC
Research fellow of advanced devices by electroplating (ADEPT)
Haytham Hussein currently works at the Department of Chemistry, The University of Southampton. Haytham's research work addresses nucleation and growth of metals, metal oxides, alloys, and semiconductors, nanotechnology, fuel cells, materials chemistry and electrochemistry.
2002-2006: BSc. Zagazig University, Egypt
2006-2007: Entrepreneur, making fragrance and nail polish
2007-2008: Chemist local pharmacy, Egypt
2008-2009: Research chemist, Chemanol petrochemical
2009-2013: Process engineer, Procter and Gamble
2013-2014: MSc. University of Warwick, UK
2015-2018: PhD. University of Warwick, UK
2019-2020: Postdoctoral fellow and visiting academic, University of Warwick, UK
2019-2021: Research fellow – Advanced Devices by Electroplating (ADEPT)
Electrochemistry, Electrodeposition
Energy, supercapacitor, Pseudo-capacitor, electrocatalysts and their deactivation pathways
Materials, 2D materials, electron transparent boron doped diamond for imaging at the atomic scale
Electronics and optoelectronics (phase change memory, IR, and thermoelectric)
Transmission electron microscopy and Aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy
Research project(s)
ADEPT - Advanced Devices by ElectroPlaTing
Investigating materials and nanowires synthesis using advanced electrochemical, inorganic/organic synthesis, and engineering techniques
Visiting academic at the University of Warwick
Member of International Society of Electrochemistry (ISE), RSC, and SOCI
Hussein, H. E. M., Ray, A. D., & Macpherson, J. V. (2019). Switching on palladium catalyst electrochemical removal from a palladium acetate–acetonitrile system via trace water addition. Green Chemistry, 21(17), 4662-4672. DOI: 10.1039/C9GC02258A
Hussein, H. E. M., Maurer, R. J., Amari, H., Peters, J. J. P., Meng, L., Beanland, R., ... Macpherson, J. V. (2018). Tracking metal electrodeposition dynamics from nucleation and growth of a single atom to a crystalline nanoparticle. ACS Nano, 12(7), 7388-7396. DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.8b04089
Hussein, H. E. M., Amari, H., & Macpherson, J. V. (2017). Electrochemical synthesis of nanoporous platinum nanoparticles using laser pulse heating: Application to methanol oxidation. ACS Catalysis, 7(10), 7388-7398. DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.7b02701
Demonstrated 2nd and 3rd year practical electrochemistry lab at the University of Warwick.
Dr Haytham Hussein
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Welsh singer joins The Overtones
By Brooke Boucher @ArgusBBoucher Reporter
MULTI-PLATINUM selling vocal harmony group The Overtones have announced Welsh singer and songwriter Jay James has joined the band.
The announcement heralds the start of an exciting new era for the group which has had five top 10 albums, nine sold-out UK tours and will now embark on a UK tour this December.
“We will be performing classic songs from yesteryear, favourites from our albums and plenty of surprises,” said Mike Crawshaw.
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“Over the last 10 years we’ve learned a thing or two about throwing a Christmas party. people come to our shows to let their hair down, get their spirits up and dance their hearts out.
“We want everyone to leave an Overtones concert with a huge smile on their face and a spring in their step.
“This year will be our best tour yet!”
Former Royal Navy serviceman, Jay James, had enjoyed a varied recording career working with the likes of Booker T Jones, John Legend, Naughty Boy and the Jonas Brothers (among others) before rising to prominence as Simon Cowell’s tip on The X Factor.
Since then, he has continued to record music and perform as well as becoming an established broadcaster.
“We met Jay nine years ago when we all performed on the charity record Songs to Save A Life for the Samaritans, and our paths continuously crossed over the years”, said Darren Everest.
“When we though about a new member joining the band, he was the first, and only, name that came to mind. Everything about Jay says ‘Overtone’”.
For tickets and information head to www.theovertones.tv
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Four CNY communities get green light to start killing deer in early 2018
Updated Jan 04, 2019; Posted Dec 22, 2017
A deer grazes along Tecumseh Road in DeWitt. David Lassman / The Post-Standard
By Elizabeth Doran | edoran@syracuse.com
Several communities in Onondaga County plan to launch bait-and-kill programs in an effort to reduce the deer herd in their areas in early 2018.
The village of Fayetteville, town of Camillus, town of DeWitt and the Winkworth neighborhood in the town of Onondaga, near the city of Syracuse, have all secured permission from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to start deer culling in early 2018, said Ryan McMahon, Onondaga County legislator.
This is the third year the village of Fayetteville has contracted with USDA sharpshooters to cull deer. The culling is slated to begin Jan. 2 in Fayetteville.
Fayetteville will operate its deer-management program with fewer sites than in the past due to new DEC rules that prohibit using bait within 300 feet of a public road, and discharging firearms within 500 feet from a structure.
Last year, Fayetteville had about a dozen sites; this year there will be less than half that number, said Fayetteville Mayor Mark Olson. However, if the number of deer killed is low, the DEC has said it will allow more sites, Olson said.
The town of DeWitt also is scheduled to begin culling deer starting early in 2018. The town will begin with several undisclosed sites. The town adopted a plan in October after several years of planning. It received widespread community support.
Along with DeWitt, the town of Camillus also is set to launch its first-ever deer culling effort in January or February, McMahon said.
Also, the Winkworth neighborhood in the town of Onondaga, an area adjacent to the city of Syracuse, is prepared to start its program using federal sharpshooters to kill deer.
The Winkworth program is unusual in that residents coordinated the effort to put together a plan and hired the USDA sharpshooters themselves - usually a municipality sponsors the effort.
As others see the success Fayetteville and other Central New York communities such as Hamilton have had, McMahon said more municipalities are expressing interest in adopting similar programs.
Several neighborhoods in the city of Syracuse and town of Onondaga, along with the town of Geddes, have discussed adopting a deer-culling plan down the road, he said..
In Fayetteville, 76 deer were killed in 2017 by sharpshooters; in 2016 89 were killed. All the meat from the killed deer was donated to the Food Bank of Central New York.
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Spring has finally sprung, bringing an abundance of fresh, local, vibrant fruits and vegetables to your grocery store and farmer’s market. Rejoice! Melissa Joy Dobbins, registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, offers these tips for making the most of spring’s bounty:
Put child-friendly picks at the top of your list. “Some of my favorite kid-approved spring fruits and vegetables include asparagus, green beans, honeydew, mango, pea pods, snow peas, sugar snap peas, pineapple, strawberries, sweet corn, and bell peppers,” she says.
Incorporate produce into every meal and snack. “With kids, try to make your dishes fun, such as serving produce with tasty dips like a light ranch for veggies or a yogurt dip for fruit. My kids love it when I make chocolate yogurt simply by adding a packet or two of sugar-free hot chocolate mix to a quart of plain, fat-free yogurt and serving it with strawberries.”
Reap the health benefits. Educate yourself — and your family — about what you’re eating all these veggies for. “Eating more produce any time of year boosts our intake of fiber and important vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients,” she says. “Different colors in fruits and vegetables indicate different phytonutrients with different health benefits — red in tomatoes is lycopene, orange in mangos is beta carotene, yellow in pineapple is bromelain, yellow in corn is lutein, green in broccoli is indoles, and blue/purple in blueberries is polyphenols.”
Hide veggies in other foods if you have to. “As a dietitian and a mom, I think it’s okay to sneak in some produce, especially if you have a picky eater,” Dobbins says. “This is to simply get more nutrition into your child while you still continue to offer the individual fruits and veggies and see if he or she is more accepting over time.”
Make your children part of the produce process. “My kids and I love going to our farmer’s market because it’s fun, and we get to meet the farmers, talk with them and get to know them,” Dobbins explains. “Get the children involved in picking out the produce at the grocery store or the farmer’s market and they may be more interested in it at the dinner table.” (You can also sneak in a math lesson by having your kids help pay and accept change!)
When in doubt, make veggie juice. “Some juicers allow you to keep the pulp and fiber, which is nice because then you don’t lose their health benefits,” says Dobbins. However, when it comes to fruit, she recommends juice in moderation. “The carbs and the calories can really add up if you’re not careful,” she warns.
Grow a garden. “Growing your own vegetables — either outside or even on a windowsill — is a great family project if you have the space,” Dobbins says. “It’s another wonderful way to get kids more interested in different fruits and veggies and become more willing to try them.” Sweet!
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Starbucks has acknowledged that visitors to one of its branches were unwittingly recruited into a crypto-currency mining operation.
The wi-fi service provided by a branch of the company’s Buenos Aires outlets, who hijacked connected computers to use their processing power to create digital cash.
Starbucks said that it had taken “swift action” to address the problem.
But one expert said it highlighted the risks of using public wi-fi.
It is not clear how long the malware involved was active or how many customers were affected.
The issue was identified only when the chief executive of a New York-based technology company logged into the service and noticed the problem.
Customer Noah Dinkin was alerted to the issue by a delay he experienced before being able to start using the net, and posted his discovery to Twitter.
Although he initially believed the code had been designed to force his laptop to try to create bitcoins, other users noted that it had in fact been designed to mine another crypto-currency, Monero.
Mining involves solving complicated mathematical equations to verify crypto-currency transactions.
Those involved are attracted by the promise of being rewarded with newly minted “coins” if their computer is first to solve a challenge.
But because lots of processing power is required to have a good chance of success, some people have tried to infect other people’s computers with mining code to boost their chances.
Victims’ computers are normally targeted via infected websites, but it is relatively unusual for a wi-fi hotspot to be involved.
“As soon as we were alerted of the situation in this specific store last week, we took swift action to ensure our third-party support provider resolved the issue and made the changes needed in order to ensure our customers could use wi-fi in our store safely,” a spokeswoman for Starbucks has said.
“Always be wary when connecting to untrusted networks, public wi-fi hotspots are untrusted to you even if they are provided by a trusted brand.”
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Haile Selassies Government
ISBN Code : 978-1-59907-051-3
Author : Christopher ClaphamAll books
Afterword by : Theodore M. VestalAll books
Pages number : 280
Format : Paperback, 6â€x9â€
Haile Selassie’s Government serves as a gripping chronicle of the swift and merciless replacement of Ethiopian imperial rule by military junta. Forty years since its publication, the lasting appeal of Haile Sellassie’s Government lies in its ability to truthfully capture a fallen political order in a perspective that is not only informative in its revealing of the structural weaknesses that lead to the collapse of the regime, but also evocative in its detailing of the traumas that struck the twilight years both of Haile-Selassie and his imperial government order.
“[Christopher Clapham] studied, interviewed, and observed in Ethiopia while lecturing at its Law School, and has brilliantly synthesized an imposing mass of material. Certainly, Haile-Selassie’s Government is the best scholarly description of some key institutions of contemporary Ethiopia, of the modus operandi of the Emperor and his higher officials, and of the forces which influence much government behaviour.â€
— James C. N. Paul, The Journal of Modern African Studies. Cambridge University Press
“It is not enough to say that Clapham’s book is first rate. Its contributions go far beyond Africanist concerns. I would regard it as a valuable work for anyone in comparative political systems, and I would urge that it be read by historians in spite of its preoccupation with the current.â€
— A. A. Castagno, Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science. Sage publication
“The Empire of Ethiopia is as lost in the vastness of its mountain highlands as it is lost in the literature of history and political science…the promise of [Christopher Clapham’s] book is that it is the first to penetrate into the power structure of this area…â€
— John M. Cohen, Africa Today. Indiana University Press
Christopher Clapham is a specialist in African Studies, particularly interested by Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, but also Liberia and Sierra Leone. He has a vast teaching experience that he acquired as a lecturer at the Universities of Addis Abba (1966-1967), Manchester (1968-1971), and Lancaster (1989-2002). He currently teaches at the Center of African Studies of the University of Cambridge. His main publications are Africa and the International System (Cambridge University Press, 2002), African Guerrillas (James Currey, 1998), Transformation and Continuity in Revolutionary Ethiopia (Cambridge University Press, 1988), Third World Politics (Croom Helm,1985), etc. Since 1988, he has been the editor of the Journal of Modern African Studies published by Cambridge University Press.
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Durness Primary School wins Alan Joyce Young Environmentalist Competition
Pupils from Durness Primary School receive their prize from Ronnie Lansley
Durness Primary School are the overall winners in the 2019 Alan Joyce Young Environmentalist Competition. First organised by Strathnaver Museum and Caithness and Sutherland Countryside Rangers in 2012 the competition encourages children to demonstrate their awareness of the natural world around them.
Strathnaver Museum launched the competition in memory of former biology teacher Alan Joyce who taught at Golspie and Farr High Schools between 1961 and 1988. In 1969 he supervised a winning team of pupils from Golspie High School to the finals of the BBC Young Scientist of the Year competition.
Alan’s knowledge was recognised by all and with expertise in Freshwater biology he devised some interesting projects for his pupils. Alan’s engaging approach to learning can be seen as the forerunner for today’s Curriculum for Excellence, that is, learning through experience.
Even in retirement Alan continued to share his expertise of the local natural environment with visits to schools from Achfary to Farr inspiring a new generation. He continued to engage youngsters in their studies, in a very practical manner, until shortly before his death at his home in Melness, in 2007.
With the support of a Places of Science Award from the Royal Society the competition asked the children to consider how we use, and at times, misuse nature. Each of the schools involved received a learning pack created by Strathnaver Museum which explored how items in their collection were made, from the Bronze Age Chealamy Beaker to the peat creels which would have been made and used in the area by their crofting forebears.
Caithness and Sutherland Countryside Rangers led sessions with the youngsters to explore the wildlife to be found on their doorsteps. Then Dunnet based artist Joanne B Kaar visited each school to support the youngsters to create an artistic response to what they had learned.
Entries were received from pupils in 6 primary schools from Melvich to Kinlochbervie. The judges were impressed with the very high standard of entries showing the children had thought deeply about what they had learned.
The overall winners were Durness Primary School who had demonstrated excellent teamworking, enthusiasm and understanding of the topic. In recognition of their achievement the pupils have won a prize, sponsored by Wildland Ltd, of a special day out next Spring on the company’s RIB in Loch Eriboll to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Coast and Water 2020.
The presentation was made on behalf of the Museum by Ronnie Lansley who, with his wife Gwen, is leaving Durness after 38 years to move nearer their family in the south. Ronnie was delighted to make the presentation as he has been a generous supporter of both Durness Primary School where both his sons were educated, Strathnaver Museum and all the communities on the north coast.
Annabelle Thompson Hunter receives her prize from Strathnaver Museum Vice Chair Dorothy Pritchard
The individual prize was won by Annabelle Thompson Hunter, Tongue Primary School with her Blooming Scottish Songs. Runners up were Sam Heddle, Melvich Primary School with Fox Facts; Mountain Range by Miah Foley Bentley, Scourie Primary School; Sea and Crabs by Raffaelle Munro, Farr Primary School and Sea Life Animals by Maisie Mackay, Farr Primary School. Prizes included a copy of Tales of the North Coast and nature books kindly donated by Wildland Ltd.
Mrs Joyce said: “I am overjoyed that another competition has been held. I do realise what a lot of time and effort would have been involved, both on behalf of sponsors and organisers as well as by competitors themselves. Alan would be so pleased.”
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Back to School Safety!
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Pedestrian-vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death for children ages 5 to 14. Kids are back from summer camp, school will be in session again soon and school buses will be out on the streets.
That means drivers need to step up safety around school zones, crosswalks, bus stops and wherever children may be playing outside. Here are some back-to-school tips:
Be familiar with school zones. Get in the habit of noticing where school zones and crosswalks are on routes that you normally take. Accidents, including pedestrian accidents, are far more likely to occur locally on routes with which drivers are more familiar and comfortable.
Stop for school bus lights. Always stop for school buses with flashing red lights. Drivers approaching the bus must come to a full stop for the duration that the red lights are on. Some school buses have flashing yellow lights also, which means that drivers may proceed with extreme caution. Bus drivers often engage the flashing yellow lights before the flashing red lights, signaling that they are about to stop.
Obey crossing guards. School crossing guards are given police training and the same authority as local traffic police in most areas, so disobeying a crossing guard could get you in some serious trouble. Remember that driving on major streets where crossing guards and crosswalks are observed is safer than taking "short-cut" side streets where children may be unattended.
Anticipate the worst. The speed and distance away of oncoming cars is more difficult for young children to judge. Always anticipate the chance that a small child may run in front of you by slowing down and preparing to brake.
Be careful around parked vehicles. Be especially careful in areas with parked vehicles on the side of the road. Children waiting to cross may be especially difficult to see behind parked sport-utility vehicles.
Turn your headlights on. Drive with headlights on in areas with children and pedestrians. The AAA says that the use of headlights can reduce pedestrian accidents by about 25 percent.
Avoid using cell phones when driving. Cell phones are a known distraction. Never use hand-held cell phones while driving, and never use hands-free cell phones while driving in school zones or areas with children. The same goes for activities that distract the driver, such as changing CDs, looking at notes and reading maps.
Avoid reversing. Try to avoid reversing your vehicle in areas with children. It's more difficult to see short children and attend to your car's blind spots while reversing.
Don't speed. Remember that the speed limit in most school zones during school times or when children are present is 25 miles per hour. Bad weather, or areas with limited visibility, will require a lower speed. Your visibility to pedestrians, your ability to see them and your stopping distance all may be greatly impaired by weather or road conditions so follow common sense and slow down.
Don't honk at pedestrians or bicyclists. Honking at a child, whether on foot or on a bicycle, is generally not a good idea. The noise could possibly cause the startled child to trip or fall and be in a dangerous position for other approaching traffic.
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Donald Trump: What has he said about the General Election and UK leaders?
US President Donald Trump is in London (Jonathan Brady/PA)
Donald Trump has said he will “stay out” of the General Election campaign because he does not want to “complicate it”.
But, apparently unable to resist giving his two cents, just moments later the US President described Boris Johnson as “very capable”.
The president has repeatedly praised the Prime Minister, claiming people call Mr Johnson “Britain’s Trump” because of their similar styles.
– What has Donald Trump said about the General Election so far?
On October 31 – the day the UK was supposed to leave the European Union – Mr Trump said he wished Mr Johnson and Nigel Farage would team up to form an “unstoppable force”.
Describing them as “two brilliant people”, the US president called for the Prime Minister and the leader of the Brexit Party to “get together”, in what was viewed as him encouraging the two men to form an electoral pact.
Mr Trump hailed Mr Johnson as “the exact right guy for the times”, but also criticised his Brexit deal, claiming it hinders trade with the US.
– It would be fair to say Mr Trump likes Mr Johnson, yes?
Congratulations to Boris Johnson on becoming the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He will be great!
It would certainly seem so. Speaking at the start of the Nato summit – with just over a week to go before voters go to the polls – Mr Trump said he thinks Mr Johnson is “very capable”, adding: “I think he’ll do a good job.”
At the weekend, when asked if the president will be briefed not to wade into the General Election on his trip, a senior US administration official said the president is “very conscious” of the fact “we do not interfere”, but added: “He also, as I suspect you know, likes Boris Johnson – Prime Minister Johnson, personally.”
Mr Trump said during the summer that Mr Johnson is “exactly what the UK has been looking for”.
– How does Mr Trump feel about Jeremy Corbyn?
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn (David Mirzoeff/PA)
While praising Mr Johnson, Mr Trump was less positive about the Labour leader back in October, warning: “Corbyn would be so bad for your country, he’d be so bad, he’d take you on such a bad way. He’d take you into such bad places.”
Mr Corbyn hit back at the criticism, saying Mr Trump was interfering in a bid to “get his friend Boris Johnson elected”.
But when asked on Tuesday whether he could work with Mr Corbyn, the president was more measured and said: “I can work with anybody, I’m a very easy person to work with.”
– What does Mr Johnson say about all of this?
Ahead of Mr Trump arriving in the UK this week, the Prime Minister said: “When you have close friends and allies like the US and the UK, the best thing is for neither side to get involved in each other’s election campaign.”
As Foreign Secretary in 2016, Mr Johnson told Europeans to cease their “collective whinge-o-rama” over Mr Trump’s triumph, and has praised the president for having “many, many good qualities”, celebrating him for having “got the US economy motoring along”.
But Mr Johnson has not always been so positive about the US President. As London mayor in 2015, he described Mr Trump as “clearly out of his mind” and “unfit” for the White House when the then-presidential candidate called for a ban on Muslims entering the US.
– Where does Jeremy Corbyn stand?
.@RealDonaldTrump: our NHS is not for sale. pic.twitter.com/g2FWXnYEAV
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) December 2, 2019
The Labour Party has repeatedly claimed that the health service is “on the table” in a post-Brexit trade deal with the US.
Mr Corbyn has written to Mr Trump asking for “reassurances” that US negotiators would not look to push up UK medicine prices by seeking access to the NHS for major American pharmaceutical companies.
Mr Trump said on Tuesday that America wants “nothing to do with” the NHS.
– What do the Liberal Democrats think?
Donald Trump is man who has boasted about sexually assaulting women, whose policies discriminate against people from ethnic minorities and different religious backgrounds.
A vote for Boris Johnson is a vote for Donald Trump's politics.
We must #StopBoris & #StopBrexit. pic.twitter.com/44wQMCEDx2
— Jo Swinson (@joswinson) December 3, 2019
Following the president’s insistence about the NHS, Liberal Democrat foreign affairs spokesman Chuka Umunna said Mr Trump has “repeatedly made clear” that everything, including the NHS, is on the table in future negotiations.
“Like Boris Johnson, Donald Trump is hardly known for his honesty. Voters will rightly take these comments with a lorry load of salt,” Mr Umunna said.
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson has previously said Mr Johnson is “modelling himself” on the US president.
Ms Swinson said that that while she would not refuse to engage with Mr Trump there is a “big difference between having a relationship and engaging, and rolling out the red carpet”, which is what she said the Tory Government has done.
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The Other Rāma (November 2020)
Matricide and Genocide in the Mythology of Paraśurāma
Brian Collins - Author
Material Acts in Everyday Hindu Worlds (October 2020)
Joyce Burkhalter Flueckiger - Author
Word, Chant, and Song (September 2019)
Spiritual Transformation in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Sikhism
Harold Coward - Author
An accessible introduction to the centrality of word, chant, and song in the Hindu, Buddhist, Islamic, and Sikh traditions.
In academic religious studies and musicology, little attention has been given to chanted word, hymns, and songs, yet these are often the key spiritual practices for lay devotees. To address this gap in knowledge, Harold Coward presents a thematic study of sacred sound as it functions in word, chant, and so...(Read More)
Fiction as History (August 2019)
The Novel and the City in Modern North India
Vasudha Dalmia - Author
Explains the Hindi novel’s role in anticipating and creating the story of middle-class modernity and modernization in North India.
Vasudha Dalmia offers a panoramic view of the intellectual and cultural life of North India over a century, from the aftermath of the 1857 uprising to the end of the Nehruvian era. The North’s historical cities, rooted in an Indo-Persianate culture, began changing more slowly than the Pre...(Read More)
Essays of a Lifetime (January 2019)
Reformers, Nationalists, Subalterns
Sumit Sarkar - Author
A distillation of the historian’s finest writings on modern Indian historical themes.
For the past forty years or more, the most influential, respected, and popular scholar of modern Indian history has been Sumit Sarkar. When his first monograph, The Swadeshi Movement in Bengal 1903–1908, appeared in 1973 it soon became obvious that the book represented a paradigm shift within its genre. As Dipesh Chakrabarty put i...(Read More)
Religious Journeys in India (September 2018)
Pilgrims, Tourists, and Travelers
Andrea Marion Pinkney - Editor
John Whalen-Bridge - Editor
Explores how religious travel in India is transforming religious identities and self-constructions.
In an increasingly global world where convenient modes of travel have opened the door to international and intraregional tourism and brought together people from different religious and ethnic communities, religious journeying in India has become the site of evolving and often paradoxical forms of self-construction. Through ethno...(Read More)
Nine Nights of the Goddess (August 2018)
The Navaratri Festival in South Asia
Caleb Simmons - Editor
Moumita Sen - Editor
Hillary Rodrigues - Editor
Explores the contemporary nature and the diverse narratives, rituals, and performances of the Navarātri festival.
Nine Nights of the Goddess explores the festival of Navarātri—alternatively called Navarātra, Mahānavamī, Durgā Pūjā, Dasarā, and/or Dassain—which lasts for nine nights and ends with a celebration called Vijayadaśamī, or “the tenth (day) ...(Read More)
Ritual Innovation (February 2018)
Strategic Interventions in South Asian Religion
Brian K. Pennington - Editor
Amy L. Allocco - Editor
Challenges prevailing conceptions of what religious ritual does and how it achieves its ends.
Religious rituals are often seen as unchanging and ahistorical bearers of long-standing traditions. But as this book demonstrates, ritual is a lively platform for social change and innovation in the religions of South Asia. Drawing from Hindu and Jain examples in India, Nepal, and North America,the essays in this volume, written by ren...(Read More)
Shimmering Mirrors (November 2017)
Reality and Appearance in Contemplative Metaphysics East and West
Patrick Laude - Author
A study of comparative metaphysics that explores the concepts of Reality and Appearance and their relevance to contemporary religious consciousness.
In this pioneering work of comparative metaphysics, Patrick Laude delves into Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic, and Jewish concepts of Reality and Appearance to offer a uniquely lucid exploration of metaphysical representations of reality, relativity, appearance, and illusion...(Read More)
Hindu Pasts (September 2017)
Women, Religion, Histories
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In her introduction to Hindu Pasts—which showcases her work as a scholar of social, literary, and religious history—Vasudha Dalmia outlines the central ideas which thread her writings: first, to understand in g...(Read More)
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Beyond Compliance
China, International Organizations, and Global Security
Ann Kent
SERIES: Studies in Asian Security
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Beyond Compliance argues that the record of China's international behavior since the 1970s indicates the long-term effectiveness of the multilateral system. Through its analysis of China's interaction with leading international organizations—such as the Conference on Disarmament, the IMF, and the United Nations Environmental Programme—it concludes that engagement with the multilateral system is the key to the gradual socialization of "rogue" states. Contrasting the People's Republic of China's post-1949 alienation from the international community with its increasing compliance since it entered the United Nations in 1971 with the rules of leading international institutions, Kent explains China's changing attitude toward international institutions in terms of the most appropriate theories of state compliance. At the same time, she argues that compliance theories on their own are not sufficient to explain the complex interaction between states and the international system and develops a broader theory to encompass China's behavior.
Ann Kent is a Visiting Fellow in the College of Law at the Australian National University. She is the author of numerous books and articles on China and international organizations.
"Beyond Compliance shows the landscape and dynamics of compliance and cooperation by connecting relevant theories in both IL and IR with specific case from different perspectives."
—Yuan Zhengqing, Japanese Journal of Political Science
"With such a complete, well-organized analysis as Kent's in this volume, it is hard to ask for more of a study...this book provides stellar research and analysis that represent an exemplary model for scholars in the fields of China studies, international relations, and comparative politics."
"Kent looks at the role international organizations, treaties, and the interdependent world system have played in China's growing compliance... Kent's case studies are insightful, comprehensive, and invaluable in understanding China's behavior in multilateral organizations. Highly recommended."
"Kent has written a superb historical chronology of China's increasing entanglement with international organizations. Beyond Compliance will be an invaluable resource for Asian security specialists and students of Chinese foreign policy."
—Jeffrey T. Checkel, Department of Political Science, University of Oslo
"This superb study of China's participation in international organizations fills a curious but important void in the secondary literature on Chinese foreign policy. Despite China's rise and full emergence on the world stage, there has been a remarkable absence of book-length studies of the People's Republic of China's participation in intergovernmental organizations. Now Ann Kent's Beyond Compliance more than fills the void. This is a work of major significance that will become the staple on the subject for many years."
—Journal of Asian Studies
"Kent's discussion is well written, and provides a clear and thorough overview of the detailed and complex material on which she relies."
—Australian International Law Journal
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Break out the Fringe and Fedoras, Flute & Dram is Celebrating Repeal Day in Style
November 29, 2019 by Press Release
Era-Inspired Jazz & Pop Performance by Gloria West & the Gents, 1930’s Hand-Crafted Libations, Dancing, and Theme Party at Beach Drive’s Flute & Dram December 5th
Tampa Bay, FLA (November 27, 2019) – December 5th marks the end of the Prohibition era and Beach Drive’s Flute & Dram is commemorating this historic milestone with a special Repeal Day party. Guests are invited to wear era-inspired attire while enjoying an intimate concert by jazz vocalist Gloria West, a 1930’s craft cocktail menu, and an evening of dancing. Fringe dresses, arm garters, striped suits, fedora hats – and all that jazz – are encouraged with a prize for ‘most spirited’ and runners up. The party kicks off at 5pm for libations and chef’s curated menu, and Gloria West & the Gents take stage at 8pm.
Gloria West and The Gents bring old school stride-swing jazz with a sultry twist to stages across Tampa Bay, including Clearwater Jazz Holiday, The St. Pete Coliseum, and Tampa Theatre. They deliver originals, pop covers, favorites from the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s, and even old-time movie classics and Disney songs, all with an old jazz feel. From classic mid-tempo swing-dancing numbers to sultry torch songs on the edge of the blues, their fast-paced high-energy and her ‘killer vocals’ are guaranteed to get anyone’s foot tapping. Creative Loafing says about West, “One of the most dynamic voices working in the [Tampa] Bay area.”
The Era-Inspired Libations
Bee’s Knees – gin, lemon juice, honey syrup, garnished with lemon
Mary Pickford – white rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, luxardo, garnished with pineapple wedge
Sidecar – rye whiskey, triple sec, lemon juice, with a half sugar rim
Hemingway Daiquiri – white rum, grapefruit juice, lime juice, luxardo, simple syrup with a grapefruit wedge
The Plates
Rare caviars – Wild American Hackleback Sturgeon, Wasabi Tobiko, Smoked Trout, Truffle Pearl, Elite Ostera Surgeon Reserve, Iranian Pearl Bareii, California White Sturgeon, and many more
Duck Foie Gras – cornichons, red onion, heirloom grape tomato, dijon sauce, capers, and infused evoo
Tuna Tartare – sweet soy, red onion, wakame, ginger, sesame, wasabi cream, creme fraiche, garnished with lumpfish caviar
Dram’s Charcuterie – chef’s select cured meats, cheeses and assorted chef’s pairings
Chef’s Cheese Plate – a variety of hand-select cheeses, honeycomb, pistachios, almonds and chef’s pairings
Wagyu Beef Carpaccio – chef’s favorite. thinly sliced raw beef, arugula, shaved parmesan, capers, dijon, red onion, and infused evoo
Flourless Chocolate Torte – decadent, rich, creamy chocolate cake
Limoncello Cake: a traditional lemon cake with white chocolate and limoncello
Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/771982783244725/
FLUTE AND DRAM: Flûte & Dram welcomes discerning champagne lovers and caviar aficionados with our extensive collection of deluxe caviars, fine champagnes and rare spirits to delight your palate. We are conveniently on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg.
Flûte refers to the classic champagne glass, and Dram is a Scottish derived word that refers to a shot of whisky. The name and concept was inspired by a champagne bar in New York City, but with a Florida flair. Within 2400 square feet, Flûte & Dram carries the largest selection of champagne per square foot in St. Petersburg, and the collection of both champagne and spirits are beautifully displayed. In addition, you will find an incredible selection of whiskey at Flûte & Dram. There are 200-250 different varieties, including Japanese, Scotch, Irish, Rye, and American. Bourbon is the biggest seller here, and Flûte & Dram carries true Kentucky Bourbon. Flute & Dram is open Monday through Thursday from 4pm to midnight, Fridays from 4pm to 2am, Saturdays from 12pm to 2am, and Sundays from 12pm to midnight. 727-350-5657. Flute & Dram is located at 234 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. www.flutendram.com
EVOLVE & CO: Evolve & Co is a full-service advertising agency located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. The company is a collective of brand strategists and creatives, specializing in the lifestyle vertical. The firm is located at 475 Central Avenue Suite M7, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701. www.evolveandco.com
Editors: For details, or to schedule an interview contact Lisa Williams | lisa@evolveandco.com or 727.490.9835.
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A great bat for players starting to play the game. It has a strong 5-ply blade with a concave handle, incorporating Euro Grip that provides great feeling and accelerates powerful shots. Butterfly Addoy rubber with 1.5mm sponge on both sides of the bat. Endorsed by Timo Boll, 6x European Singles Champion. Speed 40%, Spin 40% and Control 100%.
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A butterfly conquers the world
60 years of Tamasu Butterfly in 2010 - a reason to celebrate
Success has a name
On December 19th, 1950, Hikosuke Tamasu founded Tamasu Co., Ltd. in the small town of Yanai City, Japan. This was the beginning of a company career which is almost unique in table tennis.
The company founder Tamasu was a renowned international for Japan at his time. He fulfilled his dream of a lifetime when half a century ago he made his hobby his profession. At that time he could hardly imagine that he would make Butterfly the leading brand worldwide.
Support individuality
Creativity, durability and a profound technical knowledge meant success. Over and over again he looked for new possibilities in order to optimize techniques by innovative playing material. “Each player is different. Each one has his strength and weakness. By offering individual playing material I wanted to help players right from the beginning to emphasize their individuality”, he describes his company philosophy.
The breakthrough came 1960 and 1962, respectively, when Butterfly ALLROUND D 13 and TEMPEST D 13 were introduced. The greatest success, however, was the introduction of SRIVER in 1967, which is one of the most used rubbers worldwide. With the launch of BRYCE in 2000 a new generation of rubbers became popular. Its newest implementation is the High Tension system. Even though thus rubber won more than 30 world championships it has constantly been improved in order to cope with changes in the game. Butterfly’s most recent innovation is called spring sponge. Its secret lies in the unique sponge technology, which is introduced in the 2008 Tenergy series.
Own research center
Since 1983 Butterfly has its own training and research center in Tokyo in which highly qualified scientist co-operate with world class players and coaches for the development of rubber and blade technology. Since many years Butterfly rubbers and blades are used by more than half of the participants at World and European Championships.
The new Butterfly Technical Center was opened in Tokorazawa in April of 2006. Here, researchers are able to work under ideal conditions using the most recent technologies. Rubber and sponges are adjusted to the specific needs of the different markets and new innovations are introduced.
Living table tennis
Mr. Tamasu is convinced that table tennis keeps young and fit. ”Table tennis really is a life time sport and ideal specially for older people”, he adds. This view is also shared by the management, along with CEO Shunsaku Yamada (since 2005), who carries this motto all over the world. There is almost no country on earth which does not have friendly relations with Butterfly.
By the way, friendship and peace mean a lot to Mr. Tamasu. Due to his horrible experiences during WW II he deliberately chose BUTTERFLY as company name because this stands for peace, spring time and joy.
Since 33 years in Moers
Tamasu Butterfly Europe was founded in Moers, Germany in 1973. Ever since it has been contributing to the firm’s worldwide success. The affiliate works with representatives from all over Europe. The subcompany creates new collections including gear products, tables as well as various other table tennis equipment, which are sold world wide.
Focus on young players
Two of the most promising young European players, Timo Boll and Michael Maze, have long term contracts with Butterfly. Many European coaches will support Mario Amizic to find more talented players for Butterfly. Japan’s ambition to regain to the top of the ranking bore fruit due to the extensive focus on young players. Among others, the most uprising athletes who lead the way are Mizutani, Kishikawa, and Takakiwa. Apart from those youngsters Butterfly has many experienced world class players, such as Zoran Primorac, Werner Schlager, Christophe Legout, Zhang Yining, and Tamara Boros.
Rubbers and blades are certainly Butterfly’s main products. But also in other fields, such as textiles, accessories, tables and many more. Butterfly offers a wide range of high quality equipment. “Quality and service come first” is Butterfly’s motto.
Work on the future
The table tennis industry is obviously aware of the decreasing number of players. Still, table tennis is an attractive game for kids and adolescents. Associations, clubs, and the industry, but also professional clubs and players are asked to stop this negative trend. Butterfly supports this point of view which can be summarized in three important keys:
"Service": Tamasu Co. is determined to continue contributing for further development of the sport.
"Technology": Research and Development of table tennis equipment in the new Butterfly Technical Center
"Planning": Every staff will be involved in planning the annual achievement of the company and in sharing the same objectives.
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Wall Street Overkill
Fresh from wiping out franchise foods and real estate trusts, the Street takes aim at offshore oil and gas companies.
The Customer's Man
https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/wall-street-overkill/
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WALL STREET, FRESH FROM DIRECT hits on the fast food franchisers and the real estate investment trusts, is zeroing in on the offshore oil and gas companies. “The Street” has an overkill capacity in these matters that makes the deliverable megatonnage of the Strategic Air Command look like a mild threat of rain. The devastation is particularly intense when aimed at a fresh new investment vehicle.
In modern times the most awesome destruction has been inflicted on the fast food franchisers. Back when Colonel Sanders was a lieutenant in the war against empty stomachs, Wall Street wasn’t paying too much attention to the group. Consequently, the companies involved, though few, were doing very well. But the investment community suddenly realized there was gold in them thar chickens and pizza and hamburgers and roast beef and fish and chips and
There was a need for good, consistent, fast service restaurants that could serve healthful meals quickly and economically. The Colonel proved that. So did McDonald’s Hamburgers. There was a need, all right, but not for a franchise on every corner.
Wall Street cranked up the power and every jakeleg entrepreneur who could latch onto a celebrity’s name or a new approach to the opportunity of filling America’s affluent stomachs hustled up to New York and found a friendly investment banker. We got everything from Minnie Pearl to Broadway Joe. The result was a wasteland on franchise row that made formula TV look like Shakespeare in Central Park.
Fresh from a kill in the fast food franchise veldt, Wall Street aimed its overkill capacity at the real estate investment trusts.
Twelve years ago there were two such trusts. The public could buy shares in either of these two vehicles and own a package of mortgages and other loans producing a generous yield. Real estate investment trusts were not very exciting investments, but their dividends were substantial and growing with a high degree of regularity.
By 1969 the number of REITs available for public investment had doubled. There were four. Then Wall Street got wind of the idea, and friendly investment bankers went to work. At this writing there are more than 200 real estate investment trusts public. There are several more in registration just waiting to make their debuts. While the REITs haven’t been clobbered as spectacularly as the fast food franchisers were, Wall Street overkill has, at the very least, put a lid on their price appreciation potential by offering new trusts and additional securities of existing trusts almost constantly.
Now Wall Street is focusing its bomb sights on the latest better mousetrap of investing, the offshore gas and oil companies. Precursor of this group was an unique vehicle with the improbable moniker of a comic strip character, POGO.
Pennzoil Offshore Gas Operators splashed onto the scene in November, 1970. Pennzoil United, the parent, knew a lot about the offshore leases to be sold by the federal government in the lease sale scheduled in December, 1970, probably more than any other company. There was just one thing holding back an aggressive bidding stance by Pennzoil: lack of money. The answer to the problem was POGO, a new company formed to let the public in on the opportunity to bid for offshore leases.
The public offering of POGO broke new ground. It was an innovative and complex package: convertible bonds sporting an escalating interest rate combined with shares of common stock. Although the offering was adequately promoted and well distributed, the innovation was a little too much for investors. After all, from offering date to the first black ink on the bottom line in one of these ventures requires a minimum of two years. It just naturally takes that long to drill, discover, and produce from offshore leases. It goes with the territory.
Offered at par, the POGO units went to an immediate discount, trading more than 20 per cent below the offering price within a month after the issue.
That experience didn’t stop Ocean Drilling and Exploration from offering a similar deal in May, 1971. Although POGO cratered, Pennzoil had raised $122,687,500 to use in the December lease sale and had, indeed, used it successfully, winning more leases than any other company. So Ocean Drilling went ahead with its offering, selling one million shares of Ocean Oil and Gas for net proceeds of $23,250,000. But OOG, too, was a turkey, trading in the aftermarket at a substantial discount.
With these two examples fresh in the minds of both investment bankers and investors, Wall Street cooled off on the offshore opportunity. But while Wall Street was cooling off, POGO was heating up. Offered at the equivalent of $5 per share, POGO declined to $3, but then vaulted to $17 before settling back around $10.
After that action, Wall Street took another look. Still, it was some 18 months after POGO before PLATO, son of POGO, was offered to the public in August, 1972. This entry was also sponsored by Pennzoil and was anagrammed PLATO for Pennzoil Louisiana And Texas Offshore. The in-breeding becomes fairly severe in this arrangement since POGO owns 25 per cent of PLATO. But the new entry raised another $122,687,500 to bid on leases offered in September, 1972.
PLATO was the third company formed to solicit the public’s money to bid on offshore oil and gas leases. The concept was new and unproven, but Wall Street didn’t have any trouble counting up the commissions enjoyed by the brokers who brought the first three companies public. Gross commissions on the original POGO offering alone were $7,312,500.
Also, the winter of 1972 was both early and severe, transfering the gas shortage from the realm of prediction into reality. Gas prices must go up to encourage new exploration, and the only substantial undiscovered domestic supplies of natural gas are said to be offshore.
There were three offerings of the POGO type between November, 1970, and September, 1972. In the next three months, we were treated to three more, Louisiana Land Offshore, Tenneco Offshore and Zapata Offshore. In each case the securities of these companies went to immediate discounts after the offering.
Now it’s becoming a traditional battle between the investment bankers and the so-called “smart money.” Convinced the offering will go to a discount, institutions layoff and buy in the aftermarket at lower prices. Since institutional demand is necessary for the success of this type of offering, the technique is self-fulfilling.
But there is an energy crisis, and Wall Street is rubbing its hands and counting the companies who are candidates to spawn offshore gas and oil vehicles to attract the public’s money. There are going to be many more opportunities to buy this concept, and some of these new offerings are going to be worthwhile investments, depending on how successful they are at discovering natural gas and oil. There may not be as many offshore gas and oil companies as there are fried chicken franchises, but the gates are open, and at least a minor flood is likely.
Acronyms will have their finest hour.
There’s POGO and PLATO. Louisiana Land Offshore is called LLOXY in boardrooms, and the new Tenneco Offshore is lovingly rererred to as TOGO. Gulf Oil could easily offer GOGO. Exxon could offer Humble Offshore Production and Exploration, HOPE. Forest Oil might bring Forest Exploration And Revenue, FEAR. Some investors would shudder, but we could even have Gulf Resources Energy Expansion Dynasty, GREED.
There’ll be no end of it until Wall Street overkill reaches maximum power and comes up with Underwater Holes Of Hope.
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2013 TMA Annual Report
A Capitol Year: TMA Victorious in 2013
By Crystal Zuzek
Texas Medicine Editor
America's biggest and best medical association emerged from three intense special sessions of the Texas Legislature in 2013 with long-sought, even precedent-setting victories that focus on patient safety and medical practice viability. The Texas Medical Association successfully advocated passage of bills that reduce the red tape binding your practice, give your patients new protections, bolster the state's graduate medical education (GME) program, promote transparent insurance markets, and prevent unqualified health professionals from delivering care outside their expertise.
More than 1,000 physicians, medical students, and TMA Alliance members personally lobbied their lawmakers during the monthly First Tuesdays at the Capitol program. This marked the 10th year of the "white coat invasion" of the Texas Capitol.
Key milestones in legislation that will help solve problems you contend with include:
Landmark regulation of third-party payers or "silent PPOs" that take physician-contracted discounts without doctors knowing about it;
A new standard for physician-led, team-based care and for future legislative scope-of-practice discussions;
Widespread reductions in practice red tape, including a streamlined process for renewing controlled substances registration (CSR) permits and development of uniform prior authorization forms across payers;
Due process protections in Medicaid fraud investigations;
Increased access to immunizations;
More money for GME, mental health, and women's health; and
Preservation of tort reforms and a strong Texas Medical Board (TMB).
Vigilance at the Capitol
The 2013 legislative session saw the usual flurry of scope-of-practice bills by allied health professionals looking to practice beyond their expertise.
Chiropractors wanted to conduct mental and physical examinations of school bus drivers. Physical therapists sought direct access to patients without a diagnosis. Pharmacists wanted to vaccinate children.
Those efforts went nowhere, however, due to TMA's advocacy efforts and to a new collaborative standard TMA and key lawmakers set for addressing scope-of-practice issues. A compromise TMA struck in 2011 with hospital groups over employment paid dividends this legislative session. Last session, medicine contended with more than 20 hospital employment bills; in 2013, there were only two.
TMA physicians' personal testimony helped deter a swath of bills that would have required physicians to give patients up-front binding quotes of the price of their care and would have subjected them to financial penalties and medical board sanctions for deviating from those quotes. TMA supports transparency in health care pricing but testified such approaches could be administratively burdensome, especially when it's impossible for physicians to predict all the medical services a patient may need, not only from that physician but also from others.
Legislation filed in the 2013 session aimed to update the Texas Advance Directives Act to give patients more time and help with end-of-life decisions, while maintaining doctors' legal rights to do what they believe is ethically and medically best for patients in their last days. Although last-minute debates derailed the legislation, physicians retained the same protections that have worked for many years. The collective effort will aid TMA in future legislative discussions on a topic that is equally difficult for physicians and patients' families.
While not all of medicine's bills succeeded, TMA didn't lose any ground thanks to the association's ongoing vigilance at the Capitol.
Cutting Red Tape
TMA's red-tape reduction effort in 2013 will help your practice run more efficiently and will help you regain valuable time and money wasted away from patient care. Some of the common-sense fixes breezed through the legislature, while other bills, despite some hiccups along the way, passed the final week of session.
TMA won passage of bills that will:
Streamline the standards practices must follow in training staff on privacy laws and for notifying patients in the case of a breach of private information.
Allow you and your staff members to check in patients using the electronic strip on the back of their Texas driver's licenses.
Align renewal of your CSR permits with the biennial online medical license renewal with TMB.
Standardize prior authorization forms for prescription drugs and health care services for public and private payers.
Subject third-party payers or other companies and secondary networks that sell, lease, or share doctors' privately contracted discounts, known as "silent PPOs," to Texas Department of Insurance oversight and to other regulations.
Ensure you know when your discounted contract rates under Medicaid managed care or the Children's Health Insurance Program are applied to commercial products.
TMA took action to protect the practice of medicine after the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Office of Inspector General (OIG) adopted program integrity rules physicians objected to. The association fought during the legislative session to improve due process in OIG investigations of physicians accused of Medicaid fraud, waste, or abuse, and secured legislation that lends greater transparency to the agency's investigative and payment hold processes.
TMA won passage of legislation that:
Promotes transparency and due process in the OIG's investigation and resolution of Medicaid overpayment and payment holds based on a credible allegation of fraud;
Describes the information that must be included in the notice to physicians who are subject to a payment hold or proposed recoupment;
Provides timelines and procedures for seeking informal resolution of a payment hold or alleged overpayment;
Details a physician's right to appeal a final overpayment determination or payment hold and the applicable timelines for exercising appeal rights;
Directs OIG to hire a medical director and dental director to assist with investigations; and
Directs OIG to post on its website, http://oig.hhsc.state.tx.us/oigportal, the policies and procedures used to determine whether to impose a payment hold on a physician.
Working for Physicians
In addition to a strong presence at the Texas Capitol, TMA helped improve medical practice sustainability and the health care landscape in Texas. Here's how:
The Hassle Factor Log Program, which allows you to bring payment problems to TMA's attention, processed 400 complaints and recovered more than $1.3 million, including money recovered from incorrectly processed claims, lost or delayed Medicare enrollment applications, and other payment issues.
TMA joined all nine Texas medical schools, all regional medical school campuses, and other health-related institutions to produce the 2013 consensus statement on medical education and the physician workforce.
By facilitating the withdrawal of an opinion request letter with the Texas attorney general that could have subjected you to new HMO licensure and certification requirements and to premium taxes, TMA saved you potentially billions of dollars.
To identify systemic burdens, as well as problems and solutions within the Medicaid managed care program, TMA revived the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Advisory Committee.
A physician/staff leadership team laid the groundwork for the TMA Physician Services Organization (PSO). With a premarket valuation of more than $17 million, the PSO will be a game changer — providing needed services to allow physicians to lead business and clinical strategies in their local markets.
TMA strengthened physicians' trusted leader status in 2013 by:
Creating and coordinating production and distribution of the "Hey Doc" multimedia public information campaign on the Affordable Care Act health exchange marketplace;
Launching the Choosing Wisely program with a $50,000 grant from the ABIM Foundation to the TMA Foundation; and
Expanding the Walk With a Doc program with a $40,000 grant from Aetna Foundation to the TMA Foundation.
In 2013, the TMA Foundation provided TMA programs with $388,000 in grant support, an increase of more than $50,000 over 2012 levels.
In 2013, TMA fought to protect the patient-physician relationship and defended the practice of medicine from those who sought to increase administrative burdens and infringe on your clinical autonomy. The association continues to follow its strategic roadmap for state and federal advocacy initiatives: Healthy Vision 2020, a comprehensive plan for improving health care and maintaining the viability of physicians' practices in Texas.
To order a copy of Healthy Vision 2020 from the TMA Knowledge Center, call (800) 880-7955, or email TMA Knowledge Center.
The association's plan makes eight key recommendations:
Ensure an adequate health care workforce;
Protect physicians' independent medical judgment;
Promote efficient and effective new models of care;
Repeal harmful and onerous state and federal regulations;
Invest in prevention;
Protect and promote a fair civil justice system;
Provide appropriate state and federal funding for physician services; and
Establish fair and transparent insurance markets for patients, employers, taxpayers, and physicians.
In 2014, TMA will focus on:
Successfully launching the PSO to provide you with relevant services and establish physician-led health care financing and delivery systems across Texas;
Defending friends of medicine through a successful 2014 political cycle;
Preparing for an outstanding 2015 legislative session, including drafting proposals to improve hospital medical staff legal status, rebuff managed care abuses, enhance your ability to provide high-quality care, and address key public health and workforce issues;
Achieving a positive impact on final SGR repeal and Medicare revision legislation in Congress;
Advocating to restore appropriate funding for physicians who care for Medicaid and dual-eligible patients; and
Improving your successful participation in performance incentive programs.
Crystal Zuzek can be reached by telephone at (800) 880-1300, ext. 1385, or (512) 370-1385; by fax at (512) 370-1629; or by email.
2013 by the Numbers
900,000 Visits to the TMA website
47,355 TMA members at the end of 2013
13,980 Inquiries fielded by the TMA Knowledge Center
6,800+ Physicians who earned continuing medical education (CME) through the TMA Education Center
2,667 Physicians who participated in person or online in 93 TMA ethics and Physician Health and Wellness CME programs
627 Physicians who attended TMA on-site seminars
300+ Physicians helped with practice issues through customized on-site consulting
18 Physician graduates of TMA Leadership College
2013 TMA Financials*
$23,833,852 Operating Income
$24,804,076 Operating Expense
$2,960,258 Operating Reserve Investment Gains
$1,990,034 Net Income
2013 TMA Income
62.6% Membership Dues
11.4% Member Services
9.8% Miscellaneous
5.2% Rental Income
4.2% Related Organizations
3.5% Educational Programs
2.3% Advertising
1% Investment Income
2013 TMA Expenses
43.6% One Voice
23.7% Healthy Environment
17.9% Practice Viability
14.8% Trusted Leader
*Subject to audit.
Dear Colleagues and Friends:
One of the perks that accompanies the privilege of serving as your president is the ongoing opportunity to spread the word about our wonderful organization: the largest state medical society in the country … some of the world's greatest physicians among our membership … outstanding physician leadership … an expert staff. While I often recount our decades-long history of service to our profession and our patients, I'm grateful to have plenty of answers to the “what have you done for me lately” question.
As this annual report documents, 2013 marked another stellar year for the Texas Medical Association. We enjoyed outstanding legislative successes ranging from insurance reform to scope of practice to women's health. We laid the groundwork for a physician services organization that will help many of you thrive in the new health care marketplace. We launched new programs that improve both the public's health and the image of Texas physicians.
Looking ahead, I see several particular challenges that illustrate the many strengths and capabilities of this association. Despite high hopes based on some real progress, Congress failed to pass legislation repealing Medicare's Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula. However, we have many good friends in Washington who are committed to working with us to finally rid physicians of this albatross. While Congress did heed our pleas for a 12-month respite in the transition to the ICD-10 coding system, we know that many physicians are woefully behind in preparing for this change, despite the delay. That's why we've developed seminars and webinars and videos and hands-on tools to give every one of you the best possible chances for success.
Many more challenges lay in the future ― some we have in our sites, others are hiding in the bush. Either way, TMA will be here making sure Texas physicians can surmount these hurdles and continue doing what we do best: improving the health of all Texans.
Thank you for all you do.
Stephen L. Brotherton, MD
2013-14 TMA President
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Oliphant Ends Season On A High With Fantastic Finale Podium
Simon Paice
Tom Oliphant ended his 2017 Porsche Carrera Cup GB campaign in style this past weekend as he confirmed his fourth position in the final championship standings with a sensational drive from eighth on the grid through to a podium finish at Brands Hatch.
In the opening race of the weekend, Oliphant bounced back from a frustrating qualifying session to produce a remarkable drive through the field in treacherous conditions in his Redline Racing Porsche and secure a third podium finish of the season.
The season finale had started in positive fashion for the 27 year old as he produced top four pace in Friday practice, however qualifying unfortunately wouldn’t go his way on Saturday as a combination of traffic, yellow flags and driver errors left him eighth and sixth on the grid for Sunday’s two races.
Oliphant was determined to make amends in the races though and he made an immediate impact in the opening encounter, gaining no less than four places on the first lap alone as he excelled in tricky wet conditions following morning rainfall.
The Leamington Spa based racer briefly slipped back to fifth position, but following a short safety car period his charge would continue as he regained the place with a fantastic dive down the inside into Stirlings, before immediately setting his sights on the podium contenders ahead.
Lapping as one of the fastest cars on circuit, Oliphant would close down a gap of over two seconds to the driver ahead before grabbing third place with a slick move into Druids three laps from the end to complete his remarkable drive through the field.
Oliphant would go on to enjoy a starring role on ITV4 later that afternoon in his Philips automotive lighting and Horizon Specialities machine as he played his part in a dramatic championship finale, battling wheel-to-wheel with eventual champion Charlie Eastwood throughout the race.
After moving up to fifth on the opening lap, Oliphant would once again showcase his impressive racecraft as he found himself in the middle of a three-way battle over fourth, adding a stunning overtaking move around the outside at Sheene corner to his burgeoning showreel.
Oliphant would eventually have to settle for sixth position at the chequered flag, a result that completed a remarkably consistent run of fourteen top six results in fifteen races this year, which incredibly means he has finished outside the top six just twice in 31 Carrera Cup GB starts.
Tom Oliphant: “The weekend has been really good overall. Qualifying wasn’t great, but practice went well and I’m pleased with my performance across the two races, especially getting the podium from eighth on the grid in the opener.
“It really came together in the first race. The opening lap was fantastic, and then I didn’t push too hard on the tyres in the early stages which meant they came to me at the end, I could catch Charlie [Eastwood] ahead and grab a podium finish.
“The final race was tense for everybody involved and there was so many options for those involved in the championship, but I raced hard, clean and fair, and walk away with my head held high knowing I raced the final one just as I raced every other one.
“It’s been a good, consistent season of racing. The championship is the most competitive it has ever been, so I’m really pleased to come away fourth in the standings again considering the quality of the competition, and that’s a positive to take into the winter and 2018.
"I would like to thank Philips automotive and Horizon Specialities for their huge support this year, it's been a pleasure working with them throughout. I would also like to thank everyone who has followed me this year and supported me, and finally a massive thank you to my family, who never miss a meeting and without them none of this would be possible."
Image from Dan Bathie/Porsche.
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Toshiba adds new 12TB and 14TB helium-sealed models to both the N300 NAS and X300 Performance Hard Drive product line
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The new 14TB models deliver up to 40% more capacity and lower power demands over current 10TB models.
Düsseldorf, Germany – 6 December 2018 – Today Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (TEE) is adding 12TB and 14TB models to both its N300 NAS Hard Drive and X300 Performance Hard Drive series.
The new 12TB and 14TB models use a helium-sealed design, enabling the 3.5-inch mechanical design to deliver increased storage density with a lower hard drive operating power profile. Toshiba laser welding technology and hard drive case design keeps the helium securely sealed inside the drive enclosure.
Additionally, the new 12TB and 14TB models operate at 7,200rpm and come with an ultra-high 256MB data buffer. The N300 NAS and X300 models use Toshiba’s advanced Stable Platter Technology to minimize vibrations by stabilizing the motor shaft at both ends for improved tracking accuracy and maximum performance during read and write operations.
The N300 NAS models include rotational vibration (RV) sensors and deliver sustained data transfer speeds up to 260MB/s for 14TB or up to 253MB/s for 12TB. With support for up to 8[2] HDD multi-RAID systems, the new N300 models are highly scalable to the users’ NAS configurations as their data storage needs evolve large amounts of data need to be efficiently stored and accessed daily.
“It is the use of advanced technologies that deliver exceptional reliability and power efficiency, along with the increasing performance and storage capacity of these drives that will continue to keep Toshiba in the position of innovator within the storage space,” said Larry Martinez-Palomo, General Manager, HDD Business Unit, TEE.
The N300 NAS Hard Drive series is designed for use in high-performance personal, home office and small business network attached storage applications such as for scalable RAID systems. It is optimized for the performance, reliability and endurance requirements of 24/7 operation high-capacity storage and comes with a 3-year guarantee.
The X300 Performance Hard Drive series delivers extreme performance and robust capacity for creative and professional applications including graphic design, animation, photo and video editing, and PC gaming. With up to 14TB, the new hard drives easily store and provide access to even the fastest-growing gaming libraries.
General availability of the new capacity models will start in December 2018. For further information and the detailed product specifications on our full line of consumer hard drive storage products, please visit www.toshiba-storage.com.
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Lincoln Park Zoo: Leading the Way
Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo Leads the Way
Gregory Dolgos - Oct 25, 2010
One of the oldest zoos in the United States, Lincoln Park Zoo is also one of the most modern.
Lincoln Park Zoo began with the gift of two swans in 1868, and nearly 150 years later, visitors can still see these stately birds paddling across the water. But while swans have been a constant throughout the zoo’s long history, the institution that houses them has been utterly transformed.
Today’s Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the most modern zoos in the country. Chimpanzees climb in lush green habitats designed to mirror their wild homes. African lions thrive under the state-of-the-art care of veterinarians and zookeepers.
Black rhinos provide insights to conservationists saving their wild cousins in South Africa. Students receive unforgettable lessons in Chicago’s premier living classroom. And more than 3 million annual visitors enjoy a zoo that is free and open to all every day of the year.
Proud Past, Progressive Present
Each tour of Lincoln Park Zoo’s 49 urban acres offers ample evidence of how the zoo has grown and changed since its inception. Modern buildings share space with classical landmarks, with each offering exceptional homes for the zoo’s amazing animals.
History is close at hand with each stroll through the Kovler Lion House. Designed by noted Prairie Style architect Dwight Perkins in 1912, this Chicago landmark features detailed brick and terra-cotta decorations beneath an ornate, vaulted roof. African lions, Amur tigers, leopards and other big cats share this impressive space, which has been enhanced over the years with a number of outdoor expansions.
The building’s male and female African lions offer a living link to their wild cousins. Zoo scientists are leading a vaccination campaign to conserve lions and other predators in the famed Serengeti ecosystem. By vaccinating the region’s domestic dogs against rabies and canine distemper, researchers prevent these diseases from devastating carnivore populations. The inoculations also safeguard the health of local residents, producing an end result that benefits the entire ecosystem.
Another African animal that highlights the zoo’s commitment to global conservation is the black rhino. Three of these massive mammals occupy the zoo’s new Harris Family Foundation Black Rhinoceros Exhibit. These endangered herbivores enjoy mud wallows, mounds of browse and plenty of room to roam. A movable gate system makes it possible to combine adjacent yards, a necessity for future breeding plans (once the juvenile female adds a couple years and a few hundred pounds).
The zoo’s black rhinos are also helping their endangered peers regain a foothold in South Africa. And they’re doing it with a substance that’s in plentiful supply: their feces. A field kit developed at the zoo using these prodigious piles of waste enables researchers to monitor parasites and hormonal activity in rhinos in South Africa’s Addo Elephant National Park. Collected feces can provide a window into health and reproduction without disturbing the wild animals. The resulting data is crucial for recovery efforts—and possible because of research that began at Lincoln Park Zoo.
While rhino research provides a reminder of how zoos have changed, nowhere is Lincoln Park Zoo’s evolution more apparent than Regenstein Center for African Apes. This state-of-the-art building offers three spacious exhibits for the zoo’s gorillas and chimpanzees. Vines and platforms prompt plenty of climbing, outdoor yards encourage exploration and natural social groups promote a full range of rich behavior.
The building also provides a laboratory for learning more about our closest living relatives. Zoo scientists with the Lester E. Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes work with the animals to study ape tool-use, space-use, cognition, behavior and play. Data from the zoo is compared to information from wild sites in Africa’s Gombe National Park and Goualougo Triangle. The resulting findings boost our understanding of animals and contribute to great ape conservation.
Advancing Conservation, Education and Care
A free oasis in the heart of Chicago, Lincoln Park Zoo has always introduced guests to the wonders of wildlife. But even as the zoo remains free and open to all, it has moved forward on a new commitment to educating visitors about animals and working with partners around the globe to conserve wildlife. While Lincoln Park Zoo is proud of its rich history, its greatest days continue to lie ahead.
By James Seidler
James Seidler is the editor of Lincoln Park Zoo magazine.
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Posted on June 4, 2018 by David Wright
Gov. Trimble work halts in Hillsboro for building demolition
SSD: Still waiting on contractor to take structure down
By David Wright - dwright@timesgazette.com
Hillsboro Safety and Service Director Mel McKenzie said Monday that he continues to wait on a schedule from the contractor assigned to tear down the structure known as the Armintrout building on Gov. Trimble Place in uptown Hillsboro.
In the meantime, work has halted on the westbound lane of the street, which is set to be paved and landscaped into a “green space” after the Armintrout building is torn down, McKenzie said.
Once the Armintrout building is down, crews will install new sidewalks, curbs, pavers, street lights, landscaping and other amenities along Trimble, according to Hillsboro Public Works Superintendent Shawn Adkins.
McKenzie said last week that crews are holding off on replacing sidewalks so no damage is done to new concrete during the building demolition.
Mayor Drew Hastings has said a parking lot for tenants, including The Times-Gazette, will replace the Armintrout building, which he said is blighted and beyond repair.
McKenzie said he isn’t worried about wasting good weather while waiting on the demolition.
“Summer has just started and it won’t take a week to do it once we get on it,” he said Monday.
Workers last week installed a decorative clock and new sidewalk in front of the old firehouse at the corner of Trimble and North High Street.
As previously reported, the Trimble project – utilizing $78,000 in funds gifted to the city in 2013 by the William C. Mason Charitable Remainder Unitrust — will include freeing up parking on the south side of Trimble, much of which is now designated for county employees who work in the courthouse. McKenzie said reserved parking for those individuals, including judges and the county prosecutor, will be relocated to the west side of the courthouse.
McKenzie said the decision to reconfigure Trimble makes sense in connection with his belief that the old fire station at the corner of Trimble and North High will soon end up in the possession of the city as part of a deal with the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire Station for Paint Creek to purchase the new fire station on North East Street, which the fire district is occupying under a lease agreement.
McKenzie said the old fire station can be used as a much-needed meeting space for council committees, the planning commission and others. Those meetings are now being held in a small conference room at the city building or the municipal courtroom at the Highland County Justice Center, when those arrangements can be made. He said the city needs a facility for such meetings that is handicap accessible and large enough to accommodate members of the public. He said the city could also lease the building to various groups and organizations for events.
Reach David Wright at 937-402-2570, or on Twitter @DavidWrighter.
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TNT has successfully completed a five-year €600 million multicurrency revolving credit facility, including two one-year extension options.
This facility will replace the former €570 million multicurrency revolving credit facility, which was originally due for re-financing in 2016. Making use of current favourable market conditions for these types of facilities, TNT secured access to committed future financing capacity in line with its financing strategy at reduced financing costs and updated terms and conditions.
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V2V and V2X automobiles and infrastructure roll out
The necessary elements of high‑level autonomous vehicles are starting to roll out as GM deploys Vehicle‑to‑Vehicle (V2V) systems in its vehicles, while Vehicle‑to‑Everything (V2X) test beds begin in Tampa, New York, and Wyoming.
It’s finally started: Automotive giant GM has begun V2V deployments with the rollout of dedicated short range radio (DSRC) in its 2017 Cadillac CTS models. The vehicles will be able to transmit and receive simple messages about location, heading and speed, over distances of up to 1000 feet at a rate of 10 messages per second, that is one message every 100 msec.
Per the original intent of V2V, Cadillac’s system allows vehicles to alert drivers of other vehicles to potentially hazardous situations ahead, giving them additional time to react. Common hazardous scenarios that prompt alerts are hard braking, slippery conditions and disabled vehicles. Drivers can also customize alerts to show in the instrument cluster and available heads‑up display.
Also, multiple V2V‑equipped vehicles create an ad hoc wireless network that allows for the transfer of information without relying solely on sight lines, good weather conditions or cellular coverage (Figure 2).
Figure 1: GM’s Cadillac division is deploying a V2V system in its CTS line that is capable of communicating over a range of 300 meters. (Image source: GM)
On the infrastructure side, shortly after Cadillac made its intentions known, both the Tampa and Wyoming Connected Vehicle (CV) Pilot Deployment Program websites went live, joining New York City’s program. The three locations were selected by the US Dept. of Transportation to receive a collective $45 million in funding to initiate a Design/Build/Test phase for its CV program. The premise of the program is that connected vehicles could save lives, enhance productivity, reduce vehicles’ environmental impact, and transform public agency operations for the better.
Each of the three sites have already spent 12 months of the 50‑month program preparing a deployment concept for a fast roll out (Figure 2). Now the program is in Phase 2, which involves designing, building, and testing the complex deployment of integrated wireless in‑vehicle, mobile device, and corresponding roadside technologies. This began in September and has been assigned a 20‑month time frame. The remaining months, or Phase 3, will be occupied with the maintenance and operation of the pilot programs.
Figure 2. The DoT’s CV Pilots Deployment Program has selected Tampa, New York, and Wyoming as pilot sites. All have completed Phase 1 concept development activities and have entered Phase 2 - Design/Deploy/Test. (Image source: ITS.DOT.gov)
The program participants already have the benefit of 75 MHz of spectrum in the 5.9‑GHz band. This was set aside in 1999 by the FCC, explicitly for the use of intelligent transportation systems (ITSs). The spectrum is however allocated differently per region. For example in Japan, they operate DSRC in 720 MHz band. How that spectrum is used is up to the technologists and the regulatory bodies.
To help take advantage of the spectrum and support the development of ITS applications, the IEEE 802.11p amendment to the 802.11 standard was implemented for wireless access in vehicular environments (WAVE). Among other things, it defines the exchange of data between high‑speed vehicles and between vehicles and infrastructure (V2I).
The critical aspects of this communication include latency and signal processing time, especially as designers and automotive engineers consider moving to Level 4 and eventually Level 5 autonomy. Let’s use an example to show the importance of response time.
A vehicle moving at 65 mph covers 95.33 feet (29 meters) in 1 second. In the case of the GM Cadillac CTS, it has a wireless communications range of almost 1000 feet (305 meters), so it has a 10‑second window in which to respond. If that response means stopping as quickly as possible, that might take up to 400 feet (122 meters) to do safely, from 65 mph. Subtracting that 400 feet leaves only 6 seconds for the vehicles to communicate the nature of the upcoming incident to allow it to stop in time. Factor in non‑line‑of‑sight issues, the potential for RF interference and possible latencies at the application layer, and the importance of minimizing any delays becomes clear.
Right now, the 2017 Cadillac CTS is the only vehicle on the market with V2V built in, so it can only talk with other Cadillac CTS’s. This of course limits the usefulness of the feature, so Cadillac is not charging for it, for now. However, as more vehicles get deployed, and the infrastructure gets developed and expands beyond Tampa, New York, and Wyoming, the V2X functionality will become more useful, and valuable. Much like any communications network, it will follow Metcalfe’s Law and become exponentially more valuable the number of nodes are added.
In the meantime, Cadillac is eager to work with any company, or country, looking to roll out DSRC. It may also soon have V2V companions, as Chrysler and Ford have already indicated their intent to roll out V2X technology. Volkswagen also announced recently that it would deploy DSRC technology in new vehicles as of 2019.
For more on V2X and autonomous driving, read our previous blog posts: How V2X can make our cars smarter and our streets safer and Autonomous vehicle’s Lego blocks take shape.
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