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By John Williams Last updated Oct 8, 2019
If automatic restarting after installing the latest Windows 10 updates is bothering you, a few simple tips will help you.
Windows 10 loves to reboot after installing the latest updates. The system does not take into account user activity or automatic computer occupancy by any task. Think of the case of a professional Counter-Strike: Global Offensive player Eric Flom, whose broadcast was disrupted by a forced reboot of the system.
Windows 10 updates are required. But the user can influence the situation:
You can pause updates when they are downloaded and installed, but it will be difficult to keep track of when the system starts updating. This option is not very convenient.
You can set the operating system at a time at which it will not initiate a computer restart.
Change the period of using a computer
The easiest solution to manage the computer reboot time is to set an activity period. The period of activity allows you to set the time period in which the user uses the computer.
Activity period setting
1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click on the “Settings” gear icon.
3. Select “Update and Security”, “Windows Update” will open.
4. Find the column “Change the period of activity”, set the period of time in which you are usually at the computer.
By default, the maximum length of the set time period is 12 hours, but if the operating system participates in the Windows Insider program, then the interval is 18 hours.
After saving the values, a reboot may be required.
Change reboot time
Even in the “Windows Update” you can set the system restart options, which allow you to set the time and day of the reboot. But it’s not so simple:
You can configure a system restart only when the computer needs a reboot, that is, it is going to install the update.
The option is deeply hidden, and it is impossible to configure it for permanent use.
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Still, this feature is useful. For example, if you saw that the computer is going to restart, and the work is not finished yet, go to “Restart Settings” and specify the desired time and day of the system update. To do this, repeat the first three points from the activity period setup guide and click on “Restart Settings”.
In the additional settings of Windows Update, you can check the box “Use my login information to automatically complete the device configuration after the update”. This parameter is used to ensure that the operating system updates itself and applies the changes without user intervention.
Disabling reboot via task scheduler
If you do not have a stable schedule for working with a computer or you have been sitting at it for more than 12 hours, and there is no desire to install unstable assemblies of Windows Insider, then you will need to use the Windows task scheduler.
Task Scheduler can be opened in many ways, but we will focus on the most popular.
The first way. Right-click on the Start menu. Find the “Control Panel” item. In the Control Panel, select the System and Security menu. Find the “Administration” submenu and click on “Task Schedule”. The task scheduler opens.
The second way. Right-click on the Start menu. Find “Computer Management” and select it. In the utilities, there is a submenu of the task scheduler.
The third way. The easiest way to find something on a computer is to use a search. Click on the magnifying glass icon in the task manager and enter the desired phrase.
1. In Task Scheduler, open the task library, select the Windows folder and look for UpdateOrchestrator.
2. A list of files responsible for event triggers appears.
3. Find the Reboot item, right-click on it and change the status to “Disable”.
Most likely, this will solve the problem of an automatic restart of Windows 10. Note that sometimes the system will re-set the status to “Active”. Then you will need to repeat the procedure.
Disabling reboot by replacing the file
If disabling rebooting through the task scheduler did not help, you can use another way.
1. Open Explorer and follow the path
C:\Windows\System32\Tasks\Microsoft\Windows\UpdateOrchestrator
2. Select the Reboot file, press the F2 key and rename the file to Reboot.bak.
3. Right-click on the free space of the window and create a folder. Press F2 and rename it to Reboot.
If you change your mind, you can always delete a new folder and rename Reboot.bak to Reboot.
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She once was ‘Miss Florida’ and a 'weather girl’ - now a new Tampa Bay hotel is named after her
The soon-to-open Karol Hotel in Pinellas County will have a rooftop bar.
Karol Bullard during a hard-hat media tour Thursday of the 123-room boutique Karol Hotel, due to open late this year. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
By Susan Taylor Martin
Karol Bullard jokes that her husband, Fred, a veteran developer, had run out of names by the time it came to find one for his latest project.
The solution to the problem was right in front of him. Hence, the Karol Hotel.
The Bullards and their son came along Thursday for a hard-hat news media tour of the Karol, a nine-story boutique hotel due to open before Christmas at 2685 Ulmerton Road near the Bullard-developed Feather Sound neighborhood. The first Marriott Tribute hotel in Pinellas County, the Karol will have 123 rooms, including a presidential suite; a mahogany paneled bar modeled after Manhattan’s famed Polo Club; and a rooftop bar with views of Tampa Bay and —faintly — the downtown Tampa skyline.
The view through the retractable glass doors of the rooftop bar at the Karol Hotel, due to open around Christmas. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
"It’s going to be a real knock-out,'' said Joe Collier of Mainsail Lodging and Development, which will manage the Karol and currently operates the Epicurean in Tampa and the historic Fenway hotel in Dunedin.
The Karol is on the site of three now-defunct food-and-drink businesses— Penrod’s Palace; Stormin’ Norman’s, a wildly popular night club in the 1980s; and finally Yard of Ale, a sports bar that still has a Tampa location.
"When we leased to Yard of Ale, we knew it was a going operation and we figured if this doesn’t work, we’ve got to think of plan B,'' said Fred Bullard III, a real estate broker. "We sat down, said ‘what are we going to do?’ and Dad said, ‘What about a hotel?' ''
A look at one of the model guest rooms at the soon-to-open Karol Hotel at 2675 Ulmerton Road, near the Feather Sound neighborhood and across Ulmerton from the Carillon office park. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
The Karol reflects its owners, down to the initial "K'' subtly worked into various aspects of the airy decor. The Bullards selected the artwork and even the bed linens; there will be the ground-floor K Club bar, a K Club Bistro with a large wine display rack and the Princess K ballroom with space for 200 guests. A smaller group space, the Ruby Room, is named for Karol Bullard’s birthstone.
Artist rendering (pictured in foreground) with the main ballroom pictured in the background at the Karol Hotel, 2675 Ulmerton Road in mid-Pinellas County. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
Prices will be competitive with two nearby hotels, the Hilton Carillon Park and the Marriott St. Petersburg, and will range from about $175 to over $200 in peak periods. "It will have the finishes of a five-star hotel with four star prices,'' Bullard III said.
Promotional materials for the hotel show a photo of Karol Bullard years ago with a “Miss Florida” banner stretched across her swimsuit. She represented the state in both the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants, but met her husband as they were walking down a street in Tampa.
Fred and Karol Bullard, owners of the Karol Hotel, get their picture taken before a media tour of the soon-to-open hotel named after her. [DIRK SHADD | Tampa Bay Times]
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So how does it feel to have a hotel named after her?
"Humbling.''
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Raymond Tan, Director From the streets of Tiong Bahru, Singapore to Perth , Western Australia, Who is Raymond? The law practice of Tan and Tan Lawyers Pty Ltd have been around for over 25 years. The director, Raymond Tan took over the practice from his brother Charles Tan in July 2003.
Raymond and Charles come from a family of 10. They have a modest background. Mum was a seamstress while dad was a taxi driver. Raymond is the youngest son of the Tan clan. There was not much parental control as the result of the large family. Raymond spent much of his youth hanging around his neighbourhood in Tiong Bahru, Singapore. That was the equivalent of the slums in any country.
His youngest memories are of hanging around a banana warehouse that had bananas delivered in bulk for sale to market stall holders. That was at a ripe age of 10 years. Raymond and his young friends used to help the workers unload the bananas for distribution. The left over bananas were given to Raymond and his friends for them to sell at their discretion. Raymond would bring the bananas to the local market and sell them. He learnt a substantial amount of negotiation skills through those experiences. Those lessons in negotiations have helped him and his clients obtain the best possible results whenever negotiations are required.
Raymond has had experience working in numerous jobs including floral delivery man, teaching at a primary school, construction worker, office boy etc. He did his “A” levels in “night school” while working full time as an office boy. Those experiences have helped him to communicate easily with lay persons.
From a young age of 15, he wanted to be a lawyer as it meant helping the less fortunate who are unable to defend themselves. His brother Charles was already a lawyer and was instrumental in fostering in Raymond the love of the law. Raymond was called to the English Bar at Inner Temple, UK in September 1988. He was called to the Western Australia bar in March 1990.
He became the first Asian Notary Public in 19 December 2003. Raymond believes that a lawyer must always look after his client’s interest first. To do that it is important that the lawyer stays objective. His favourite analogy is that of a client swimming in the swamp full of crocodiles. The client does not want his lawyer with him in the swamp. He wants his lawyer on the riverbank and directing the client away from the danger. The lawyer can only do that if the lawyer does not get emotionally involved with the client’s problems.
Tan and Tan Lawyers have a simple mission statement:
Protect our client’s interest and save them money.
Raymond is also a very keen golfer. He is the secretary for the Aus Chinese Golf Association. Read more about the Aus Chinese golf association in Raymond’s blog at auschinesegolf.blogspot.com.au Raymond loves to catch up with clients over a golf game. See also www.auschinesegolf.com.au
Raymond’s pet charity passion is helping the homeless. Raymond has been sleeping out as a homeless lawyer for 8 years in a row to raise funds for the homeless through the annual CEO Sleepout event. See https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/. He also volunteers every fortnight at the Shopfront which is a soup kitchen at Maylands.
You Can also follow Raymond on his Google+ social media profile.
Raymond speaks Mandarin and Cantonese plus a smattering of Indonesian.
Leo Ren, Lawyer
Yuanzhe Ren (Leo) was born in Guangzhou, China. He was 21 when he first arrived in Perth 7 years ago as an overseas student.
Leo has a strong trilingual background. He can switch between Mandarin, Cantonese and English without any trouble. Being the son of a businessman who operates one of Guangdong’s biggest automobile electric equipment companies, Leo has a business background which helps him to relate to many of his clients.
Leo has experience in the following area of law:
Family law;
Immigration law;
Contracts;
Criminal law; and
Franchising law.
Most of Leo’s clients are Chinese. The ease of communication has helped to ensure the clients are well represented. Leo is a proud member of the following organisations:
The Law Society of Western Australia;
The College of Law Alumni;
Fo Guang Shan Temple of WA; and
Australia Guangdong Business Association (WA).
Kenneth Chang
Kenneth graduated with a Bachelor of Laws in 2013 from the University of Western Australia. He also holds a Bachelor Of Arts (Honours) majoring in Political Science and International Relations.
Kenneth completed a Diploma of Legal Practice through the College of Law and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Western Australia in November 2015.
Kenneth has worked at Tan and Tan Lawyers since 2015 and has experience in commercial and civil litigation, migration, franchise, liquor licensing and family law. He is dedicated and strives to achieve excellence through hard work. Kenneth also believes in open and frank communication with his clients as a platform to provide sound legal advice.
Kenneth speaks Mandarin.
Eileen Tay
Eileen graduated from Murdoch university with a Bachelor of Commerce & Juris Doctor degree. A highlight of her studies was being selected to attend the highly prestigious Chinese Law Exchange Program in Hong Kong.
Following this she went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at Australian National University before being admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2013.
Eileen practices in a range of areas including commercial law, probate and estate planning. She also handles most of the firm’s business settlements files.
Her special interest is in the area of elder abuse. Elder abuse is becoming more prevalent in Western Australia. Eileen would love to help you protect your interest or your elder’s interest in the State Administrative Tribunal.
Having worked in various industries, Eileen finds it easy to relate to people from different backgrounds and appreciates the value of straightforward advice given in a timely manner.
She is fluent in English and Mandarin and has basic conversational ability in Cantonese and Korean.
Wonhwa JUNG (James) –
James completed his LLB (Graduate Entry) at Murdoch University in 2016 and was called to the Western Australian bar in 2017.
He first came to Perth in 2007 as a backpacker. He then decided to continue to study law in 2013 as his dream to be a lawyer for the Korean community grew.
Before James migrated from South Korea to Australia, he worked as a journalist after obtaining his Bachelor of Arts majoring in Broadcasting.
During his law study, he has pursued his interests in serving our community by volunteering at the Murdoch University’s Human Rights Clinic for asylum seekers. This has helped him to gain experience in real-life issues.
James is particularly interested in the areas of commercial law and immigration law. James’s career goal is to provide quality legal services to the Korean community and to serve clients with language and cultural barriers.
Sometimes, in the interest of ensuring best representation for our client, we do refer cases to specialist lawyers who are experts in their selected field of law. Such persons are specialist counsel who practice as barristers.Just like a medical practitioner who practises as a GP, if the case is complex, the GP may refer the patient to a specialist like a brain surgeon.In the legal profession, the specialist is called counsel or a barrister.I am sometimes asked what the difference is, between a Barrister and a Solicitor. In simple terms it dates back to the old London days. In England, a Barrister predominantly goes to court to argue cases. The Solicitor is not given the right of audience in the Courts other than the lower courts. Barristers therefore are instructed by Solicitors to represent the Solicitor’s clients when matters go to trial. The paperwork for preparing for trial is usually prepared by the Solicitor. Barristers do not see clients other than through a referral from a Solicitor.In Western Australia, the legal profession is fused in that a lawyer like Raymond Tan can work as a Barrister or a Solicitor. Then you have lawyers like the counsel represented on this web page who decide they only want to do Barrister’s work. Hence they practise in an office called a Bar Chambers. (No, we are always informed that the Bar Chambers does not dispense alcohol though we have our suspicions).
Another snippet of legal history. The next time you see a lawyer in the courts wearing one of their black gowns and wig, you will notice a pouch like pocket at the back of their gowns. Traditionally, the pouch was used by the clients to place the Barrister’s honorarium (or fees) as it was beneath the Barrister to be handed money direct. The World has changed since those times. Nowadays the pouches are sealed as we expect cheques or cash.
The Counsel that we have a close working relationship with is listed here.
Anthony John Aristei
Bachelor of Jurisprudence – University of Western Australia 1982
Bachelor of Laws – University of Western Australia 1983
Masters of Law with Distinction – University of Western Australia 1991
Master of Studies in Law – Oxford University (England)
5th March 1985 (Western Australia)
1986 (Victoria, New South Wales)
1985 – 1991 – practiced as a solicitor, and later partner of Messrs Hammond King, commercial lawyers – and was principally engaged in commercial, property and civil litigation, both as solicitor and counsel.
1991 – 1994 – Awarded Chevenning Scholarship to Oxford University, UK and completed post-graduate law qualifications.
1994 – 1996 – Practiced as an associate partner of Messrs Barker Gosling – as a commercial litigation lawyer.
1996 – Joined the West Australian Bar Association and has thereafter practiced principally in the areas of commercial, corporate and property litigation.
2003 – Joined John Toohey Chambers, Perth.
Currently practising as Anthony Aristei and Associates but still consulting to Tan and Tan Lawyers.
Heinrich Moser
High Court of Australia (1995)
Western Australia (1995)
Professional Appointments/Employment
Tertiary Education at University of Zürich, Switzerland and University of Western Australia, LLM (UWA)
Accredited Family Arbitrator
Articled Clerk and Solicitor, Paterson & Dowding 1990 – 1997
Partner, Paterson & Dowding 1997 – 1999
Barrister, Wickham Chambers 1999 –
Currently Stone Chambers.
Preferred Areas of Practice
Appeals / Arbitration/Mediation / Child Welfare / Civil Litigation / Coronial Inquiries / Equity & Trusts / Family Provision After Death / Family/De Facto / Immigration / Intellectual Property / International / Medical Negligence / Personal Injuries / Professional Negligence
Brian Nugawela
Email: bnugawela@iinet.net.au
Chambers:
Sir Clifford Grant Chambers
Level 4, Irwin Chambers
16 Irwin Street, Perth Western Australia 6000
Qualifications: LLB
Admitted to Practice: 1992
Year Elected to WABA: 2007
Admitted to practice in 1993, Brian worked as a solicitor for 7 years principally in all aspects of law pertaining to personal injuries before joining the independent Bar in 2000.
Brian is a Past President of Australian Plaintiff Lawyers Association.
Membership of Professional Organisations
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Law Society WA
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Insurance ( including income protection & disability claims)
Medical & Professional negligence
Personal injuries litigation
Sean O’Sullivan
Chambers Francis – Burt Chambers
Street Address – Level 23, Allendale Square, 77 St George’s Terrace, Perth Western Australia 6000
Postal Address – GPO Box C122 , Perth Western Australia 6839
DX Address – DX 182, Perth
Telephone – (08) 9220 0474
Mobile – 0412 414 886
Fax – (08) 9325 2041
Email – sosullivan@francisburt.com.au
Website – http://www.francisburt.com.au
Year Admitted to Practice – 1966 (WA)
Year Elected to WABA – 1997
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Finding Peace, One Piece at a Time
Author: Amy Tucci
In life, we refer to our loved one’s possessions as their stuff and things. In death, they signify forever connections to cherished memories. – Rachel Kodanaz
Rachel Kodanaz, whose husband, Rod, died suddenly when she was 31, knows of what she writes in her new and immensely helpful book, Finding Peace, One Piece at a Time.
Kodanaz found intense meaning and intimacy in Rod’s belongings following his death: his coffee cup, his road race T-shirts, even his toothbrush. For months, she kept his running shoes where he had always left them, right next to the front door.
Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one will understand the profound attachment to his or her possessions after death and the emotional difficulties involved in deciding what to do with those items and when to do it.
Like grief, which is a uniquely individual experience, Kodanaz underscores that survivors will have different attachments and responses to their loved one’s possessions. Like grieving, she says, there is no “right” way to do things, no prescribed timeline to clean out the closet, sort through papers, preserve voice mails and social media memories, or to repurpose things in a newly useful way.
While she does not write an exact prescription to follow, her book offers a practical guide for survivors of loss looking to approach the task that most dread while feeling satisfied that the meaningful things of their loved one’s life have ultimately found the right home.
With the “Ten Essentials,” Kodanaz gives useful tips including prioritizing, how to make a game plan (such as moving from right to left in a drawer or room), and how to identify the people who can be useful support systems in the process. But she notes that nothing needs to be done in one day; nor does the process need to be linear. After all, Kodanaz writes, while she began donating Rod’s work suits not long after his death, she kept their daughter’s crib for 13 years before donating it to a charitable organization. The crib had become a symbol of intense meaning; it was where Rod had last kissed their 2-year-old daughter goodbye.
A popular workshop speaker for years at the annual TAPS National Survivor Seminar, Kodanaz in her book recalls attending the seminar and spotting a mother who had repurposed her son’s fatigues, medals, and nametag to make a beautiful day bag that she carried. “The greatest gift from repurposing his belongings was the number of complete strangers asking questions about her son, just as I had. It was truly a special recognition and a great transformation of a uniform that would have otherwise remained in a box in the top of a closet.”
Decluttering has become a popular topic lately, made popular by the KonMari Method,™ which promises to help you organize your sock drawer, home, and your life at the same time by asking yourself if your possessions spark joy.
For Kodanaz, the question about “things” runs much deeper. The question she wants readers to be able to answer after reading her book is, “By keeping this item, how do I keep my love one’s memory alive in a significant and meaningful way?”
To learn more about Rachel and her books, visit Rachel Kodanaz's website.
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BGH judgment: Yelp is allowed to sort out reviews
Overall ratings at Yelp may be supported by an automated selection of ratings. A fitness entrepreneur thought this was unfair and had sued.
The online rating portal Yelp may continue to base its overall star rating of companies on an automated selection. The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Karlsruhe judged in the dispute between an operator of several fitness studios and the evaluation platform. The former world champion in bodybuilding and fitness studio operator Renate Holland had sued the rating portal because she found the grading system unfair. Holland had previously brought an action before the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Munich and was right in 2018. The judges had decided that sorting out many evaluations would not create a helpful, but rather a distorted overall picture. Holland was awarded damages. In addition, Yelp was prohibited from further evaluating its studios according to the previous procedure.
The decision of the BGH annuls the judgment of the OLG. The BGH Senate is convinced that the plaintiff's legally protected interests do not outweigh Yelp's legitimate interests. The rating of reviews made on Yelp in "recommended" and "not recommended" is protected by the freedom of profession and freedom of expression. "A trader has to accept criticism of his performance and the public discussion of criticism," said the presiding judge Stephan Seiters.
Favorability assessments and counterfeits should be sorted out
Users can rate restaurants, service providers and shops on Yelp. You can assign one star to five stars, and you can also write a text. However, not all assessments are included in the overall assessment. Automated software identifies the "recommended reviews" that Yelp considers particularly helpful or authentic. According to Yelp, the selection criteria include, for example, the quality, trustworthiness and previous activity of the user. The filter is supposed to sort out compliments and fakes. But posts by users who are not well known and therefore not recommended are also sorted out.
"My studios suffer from it," said plaintiff Holland last November. "And I don't let my good work and my life's work be ruined either. They don't know their own algorithm," she said at the negotiation.
Yelp said an average of three quarters of all reviews would be rated as recommended. At Holland, however, one of their studios was awarded 2.5 stars in February 2014 based on only two reviews. 74 mostly very positive contributions were disregarded. Usually she would have 4 to 4.5 stars in every studio, Holland said. Posts that Yelp does not recommend can still be read. To do this, users must scroll to the page under and click a link there.
According to Yelp lawyer Stephan Zimprich, other offerings also do the same. It is important that there is a mechanism that separates the good from the bad. "Otherwise, the consumer would be vulnerable to manipulation on the Internet." Yelp makes few of the criteria by which "recommended reviews" are selected public. According to Zimperich, there would be no other way. "If I know how to filter, I can ensure that even manipulated posts are manipulated in such a way that they get through the filter."
Source: zeit
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No representative picture: consumer protection: online reviews are often distorted
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Tesla Firmware 6.0 Calendar App Review
By Rob M.
Following our review of how Tesla’s new keyless driving feature works, we’ll be taking a closer look at another new feature of Firmware 6.0 – the Calendar app.
Tesla Firmware 6.0 Calendar App
The Calendar app., currently in BETA at the time of this writing, appears as a top level application alongside Nav, Web and other frequently used features of the Model S. Clicking into the Calendar will list your current day’s calendar events as well as the following day’s worth of events.
The following need to be taken into account in order for the Tesla Calendar app to work:
Version 2.0 or higher of the Model S app on your smartphone
You must provide access to your smartphone calendars to the Model S app
The smartphone and your car must have internet connectivity and paired via bluetooth
Allowing the Model S mobile app to access to your calendar events also means that your data is being sent (and stored) on Tesla’s servers which then in turn sends them down to you car’s 17″ touchscreen for you to view. While this is a common method to synchronize data between source data and third party apps that use it, it does call into question some of the security aspects with such an approach. Is my calendar information open to Tesla employees? How do they ensure this private data is secured?
The calendar data is sent periodically to Tesla therefore it’s not instantaneously reflected on the Model S Calendar app. The timestamp for when the last data synchronization occurred appears on the upper right corner of the calendar alert.
You’re given the ability to set when the Calendar app appears upon entering the car (under settings).
Tesla Firmware 6.0 Calendar app will display all upcoming appointments for the current day as well as the following day. If there are no events for the current day, the app will show only following day’s appointment. There’s no ability to look beyond that date range. A really nice added feature of the Calendar app is the ability to navigate directly to your event’s location if you click on the event itself. Pressing on the event will feed the associated event location directly into the Tesla Nav app. Turn-by-turn navigation launches assuming the calendar event location can be found, otherwise you’ll be prompted with the standard navigation search results.
Tesla Firmware 6.0 Release Notes indicate, “When you have an event on your Calendar that will take place within the next hour and has a uniquely specified location, the Model S navigation system will notify you if there is a better route due to traffic, even if you’re not using navigation.” This is something I have yet to experience so I’ll be keeping a close eye on it over the coming weeks.
My original review of the Calendar app was done via an iPhone 5 running iOS 8 however I was unable to make it work. I followed all of the steps Tesla outlined within its notes but even after six hours I did not see my calendar events appear within the Model S display. I later found out that un-pairing the bluetooth phone first and then pairing again will allow the data sync to take effect. Since I was already getting an iPhone 6 the following day, I decided to use it as my device to review the Tesla Calendar app. It paired instantly and worked without a hitch. All of the calendar events synchronized and I was able to see both my iCloud calendar entries as well as my Google Apps calendar events from the car.
NOTE: All calendars that you’re subscribed to will appear on the Model S even if it’s set as hidden or disabled on your smartphone.
I’d like to see Tesla provide an option to hide/unhide selected calendars from within the Calendar app or somehow synchronize with the smartphone’s calendar settings.
Despite Tesla labeling this as a “BETA” app, it performs quite well with no noticeable bugs or major issues, especially after the initial data sync is complete. That said, I still think there should be some statements around privacy as well as an added feature to show/hide various calendars within the Calendar app itself. But overall I think its a great addition to the car.
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SDE’s 10 best box sets of 2017
December 26, 2017 by Paul Sinclairtags: 2017 review
“Another year over and a new one just begun”. Lots of great albums have been reissued in 2017, but a good album doesn’t always guarantee an excellent reissue, or box set. More often than not, when box sets are reviewed in the so-called ‘mainstream media’ you get 1500 words on how great the album is and two lines at the end ‘summarising’ what’s in the box! This blog tends towards the opposite, taking into account what the box set delivers music fans. Are all the commercially released remixes and B-sides present and correct? Has anyone made any effort to dig out demos or unreleased material? Is the presentation well thought out or slap dash? Has that old 5.1 surround mix, that now only exists on some out-of-print format, been retrieved for use in the new reissue? These are the kinds of questions we like to ask. With that in mind, here are – in no particular order – SDE’s ten favourite box sets and reissues of 2017, as chosen by Editor Paul Sinclair….
RELEASED: June 2017
The fact that this Prince Purple Rain deluxe set even exists, probably earns it a place in the SDE ‘best of’ list for 2017. We were promised it years ago, then when Prince died last year, many fans thought that was it – the catalogue and ‘vault’ would be inaccessible for a long time, while legal wrangles with the estate would continue for an eternity. However, the 4EVER compilation emerged at the end of 2016 and with it the promise of an expanded Purple Rain for 2017. Warners didn’t quite deliver on their initial promise of “two incredible albums of previously unreleased Prince music and two complete concert films” but that was mostly forgiven/forgotten when fans realised that Purple Rain would still deliver more than most realistically expected – it would be a four-disc set that would include a Prince-approved remaster (from 2015); ALL the remixes, single edits and B-sides; a complete disc of unreleased songs (such as Dance Electric, Wonderful Ass and Velvet Kitty Cat) and a DVD featuring a stunning live performance from early 1985, at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY. The whole package is quite brilliant. Prince was clearly a very hard individual to get hold of and negotiate with when he was alive, so getting this out in the aftermath of the man’s tragic death was a stunning achievement by the record company. The relatively modest packaging in all likelihood was more about making the path to release as simple as possible. As soon as you introduce complicated packaging, you get into bespoke tooling at the manufacturing stage and the risk of time-consuming complications. Further delays to the deluxe Purple Rain could have threatened the whole project. Keeping things simple mitigated those risks and had the welcome bonus of keeping this affordable (it’s only £12 at the time of writing on Amazon UK!).
Read more about the Purple Rain deluxe edition.
RELEASED: July 2017
On the face of it, the 1998 two-CD deluxe edition of Marillion‘s 1985 album seemed to be fairly comprehensive, offering the album, B-sides and alternative mixes and demos. However, this 2017 4CD+blu-ray deluxe edition raises the bar considerably. That content is repeated (and remastered) but is augmented with two discs of Live at Utrecht (which includes the album performed live in its entirety) and a Steven Wilson 5.1 surround mix on a blu-ray audio disc. A new and brilliant documentary on that same disc and the 60-page booklet, the beautifully presented bookset packaging, make this an almost perfect reissue of a favourite album. And it was only around £25. Seeing producer Chris Kimsey this year (at a public event) talk in detail about the recording in Hansa Studios in Berlin – and go through some of the multi-tracks on his laptop – made me love the whole thing even more.
Read more about Misplaced Childhood
RELEASED: November 2017
Since 2013 Andy Partridge (and his APE label) has been a fine custodian of XTC reissues. Every year without fail, an album from the band’s back catalogue has been reissued as a CD+blu-ray set. If we’re honest, the packaging is fairly perfunctory, but it’s the depth and breadth of content, coupled with the remarkably low price, that make these an essential purchase for fans and the curious alike. Each set includes a new stereo remix by XTC fan and friend of Partridge Steven Wilson, along with a 5.1 surround mix, which normally goes beyond ‘just’ the album and takes in additional tracks. That’s only the start. You will normally get to enjoy instrumentals, demos, the original mix, video footage (often featuring the band in the studio) and much more. 1980’s Black Sea continues the good work and easily earns it place in the SDE list of one of the best reissues of 2017. Roland Orzabal from Tears For Fears reviewed the reissue for this blog just last month.
Read more about XTC’s Black Sea.
Lloyd Cole and The Commotions’ Collected Recordings box from 2015 was an excellent package, but while Lloyd Cole‘s work with The Commotions is reasonably well known (particularly 1984’s Rattlesnakes) his solo career somehow failed to catch the public’s imagination in quite the same way. It’s hard to fathom why. 1990’s well promoted Lloyd Cole had a rocky, confident New York swagger, the Raymond Carver name-checking Don’t Get Weird On Me Babe (from ’91) hedged its bets with a poppy side and a lush orchestral suite (both were great) and although 1993’s Bad Vibes exhibited a slightly wearisome what-do-I-have-to-do-to-get-a-break quality, it contains one of his very best songs in So You’d Like To Save The World. Four albums in and the break came, although when 1995’s Like Lovers Do (from Love Song) was a modest hit in the UK (supported by DJ Chris Evans on Radio 1), this success was a blip and not a long term turning of the commercial tide. The Lloyd Cole in New York box set was put together by the man himself and brings all four of these fine records together, along with an unreleased album Smile If You Want To and a hardcover book where the narrative outlined above, is explored in some depth. The sixth demos CD is good enough to warrant more than one or two plays out of curiosity. Interestingly, a few days ago Lloyd posted on Facebook that Universal have no more Commotions box sets left and that they’ve almost run out of this Lloyd Cole in New York package. It’s not known yet whether there will be another production run. Lloyd said he will ask them to “once I connect with the person who replaced the product manager I dealt with who was subsequently fired, but I’ve no idea if they will listen to me.”
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Take note Tears For Fears and Universal Music, this is how you ‘do’ a greatest hits. Lovely Creatures: The Best of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds (1984-2014) is just so good, on so many levels that it puts most other efforts to shame. For a start, there were four different physical editions, tailored to different budgets and preferences (vinyl or CD) and the attention to detail – along with the obvious engagement of the artist – is what impressed most. The 3CD+DVD deluxe edition would have satisfied the most finicky of fans – issued in hardcover bookset format with 45 audio tracks and a DVD packed with live performances across the band’s career – but record label BMG, in association with Nick Cave and the band, went above and beyond the call of duty to create a beautiful and tactile super deluxe edition featuring the same discs. The super deluxe was stunning. The typography and iconography was spot on. The four discs were stored in a ten-panel fold-wallet which featured a paper booklet with full track listing/credits. This folio/wallet slotted into the outer slipcase next to a tour-de-force 256-page hardcover book, with what I described at the time as a ‘crazy’ amount of content. Endless photos, and text to guide you through 30 years of Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds history. As you flicked through ‘bits’ would fall out; doodles, photos, film cells, stickers, facsimile ticket stubs and more. Stunning… and easily available for less than £40 at the time.
Read more about Lovely Creatures: The Best Of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Apple/Universal’s first expanded box set devoted to one Beatles album could easily have fallen into the trap of complacency and taken fans’ interest and enthusiasm as a given – particularly when the album is 1967’s Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. However, they took nothing for granted and arguably delivered much more than anyone had the right to expect, what was in the words of this blog, a ‘dream box set’. Not only did Giles Martin and Sam Okell create a 5.1 surround mix (included on blu-ray/DVD) they created a brand new stereo mix for the main CD inspired by the authenticity and power of the original mono version. Does anyone ever get bored of hearing The Beatles at work in Abbey Road in the 1960s? Chatter, advice between band members, giggling, those early exploratory takes… It’s all fantastic stuff and so much better than those crappy bootleg tapes I used to buy at Camden market in the 1980s! Two further CDs are full of this kind of thing – a plethora of outtakes, delivering 33 additional recordings and the original mono mix included on a further disc (with six bonus tracks). The blu-ray/DVD contains promos and a restored documentary, while the 144-page book actually informs and educates, and doesn’t just cobble together some pretty images (as is often the case). The posters, inserts, tape-box style packaging and lenticular sleeve finish things off nicely. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.
Read more about the Sgt. Pepper box set
Something I never thought would happen would be Fleetwood Mac approving all those very ‘of the time’ extended and dub mixes issue on the singles from their 1987 album. Most ‘serious’ artists might seriously consider vetoing the ‘bonus beats’ mix of an old single, but to their credit Fleetwood Mac didn’t do this for this year’s reissue of Tango in the Night, which says something about the health of the relationship between the band and their record label. FM either understand the marketplace for box sets very well, or more likely they trust the record company and let them get on with delivering what their fans want. This 3CD+DVD+LP set was superb and gave us a remastered version of the album (also included in hi-res on the DVD), a fantastic disc of demos and early versions, all the aforementioned remixes and a vinyl record of the album. The only major omission was the lack of a 5.1 surround mix, but the price point of around £50 which cheap enough for most to focus on the many positive aspects of this long desired box set.
Read more about Tango in the Night.
Probably because much of his own work is unavailable (or hard to find) on CD, Eric Stewart‘s solo career is something that had largely passed me by. For this new Anthology Stewart himself went through all his recordings – from the 1980 Girls album to 2009’s Viva La Difference – and has put together a two-CD set which boast 31 tracks (some are solo tracks he contributed to 10cc albums Mirror Mirror and Ten Out Of Ten). He remixed recordings where he felt it necessary and came up with a running order that is neither chronological nor bothers to even group tracks from the same album together! It works beautifully and I played this to death in the summer months of 2017. Stewart has everything. A brilliant musician, his songwriting chops are matched only by his production skills – everything sounds great and there are some wonderful arrangements, styles and rhythms on show. His lyrics are spot on too – full of wit and humanity. I would love to live in a world where sets like these make it to the higher reaches of the chart. Highly recommended.
Read more about Eric Stewart’s Anthology.
This five-disc super deluxe edition of Wet Wet Wet‘s massively popular debut Popped In Souled Out is a superb exploration of the 1987 album. The large format bookset offers a remastered version of the album, all the B-sides/remixes, an expanded ‘Memphis Sessions’ (recorded before the album, but released after) and masses of unreleased demos. The 72-page book delivered some brilliant notes that brought to life the five or so years before the band became famous and DVD offers promos, TV appearances and more. Frontman Marti Pellow didn’t read the reissue script and upped and left the band before this anniversary set was even released. Graeme Clark spoken confidently in my interview about a possible Pellow-free future for Wet Wet Wet, but his absence from promotional duties undoubtedly hurt this set’s commercial performance.
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David Bowie‘s late seventies period – which saw him working in France, Berlin, Switzerland and New York – delivered four studio albums that might be career highs for other acts. Low, Heroes, Lodger and Scary Monsters and Super Creeps were released in fairly quick succession between 1977 and 1980 (live album Stage was issued between Heroes and Lodger) and were all produced by Tony Visconti. A New Career In A New Town – the third major David Bowie box in as many years – brings all of these albums together in excellent mini-LP CD ‘vinyl replica’ packaging and offers some bonus material including a new remix of Lodger and the Re:Call 3 ‘odds and sods’ compilation. The controversy over the title track of “Heroes” was a bit of a disaster for Parlophone, but they are now issuing replacement CDs and vinyl records, and the majority of fans are satisfied. It’s frustrating that 5.1 mixes and unreleased material from the archive has been deemed out of scope for this series of box sets but these albums are all but essential for serious music fans and everything is superbly presented.
Read more about A New Career In A New Town
139 responses to SDE’s 10 best box sets of 2017
I have been listening to all the discs of the newly released Pet Shop Boys “Further Listening” series (bought them all) and they definitely deserve a mention in the best reissues of 2017. You could argue that the 3cd releases are boxsets but aside from that, the music is stunningly good. The bonus discs are stuffed with outstanding demo’s of never released songs, regular unreleased songs, b-sides and remixes. And almost every single song is top quality. They could have released each album as a double album without losing any quality. Stunning really. I always thought Prince was the artist with a vault full of incredible music but the Pet Shop Boys are incredible. If these are their rejects, I wonder what else is in their vault. Many artist would kill to release a regular album with their rejects. I knew PSB were good, but this even surprises me.
Is the 5-disc set with 5.1 on blu-ray (in Europe) OOP …?
Happy new year – and the misssing details… I’m refering to Marillion’s Misplaced Childhood Deluxe …
DeCav says:
Happy new year Paul, had some great bargains in 2017 thanks to SDE, hope the same for 2018. Some of my favourites for 2017 in the above, but also enjoyed :
– At the Louisiana Hayride Tonight – lovely box set with original live radio recordings from the late 40s to early 60s Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Elvis and loads of others on 25cd
– The Grateful Dead Get Shown the light (the May 1977 gigs)
– American Epic, all the music that was featured on the documentary with that name shown on BBC4 – curated by Jack White,a rare TV highlight for me in 2017 and some truly great music
Thanks for a great website.
oystein says:
Both the post and comments serve as a reminder of the different box sets of the year. I think it’s been an interesting year for reissues, with more and more labels learning how to do it right; many box sets were bot lavish of presentation and had mandatory bonus tracks.
Paul, do you have any idea how many SDE’s you’ve reviewed or presented this year?
I wouldn’t have included the Bowie boxed set with botched remaster (Heroes) and another that is horribly compressed (Low) and yet another that had some digital imperfections. I think that by itself should have disqualified it.
“almost perfect reissue”
I stumbled across these words… what isn’t perfect about the Marillion set?!
Other contenders: Songs from the Wood as mentioned and Gary Moore “Blues and Beyond”.
“What isn’t perfect about the Marillion set?!”
No vinyl, no tote bag, no marbles, no “M”-sized T-shirt, no “Meet And Greet” with the band members, shall i go on? :-)))
Save marbles for a reissue of “Marbles” ;-)
(It is actually more perfect than some of the box sets Paul has worked on because it includes lyrics! ;-))
Klaus: start with ‘Phase IV’; it’s brilliant.
No love for the beautiful Debbie Gibson box set?
Not no love… just not in my top 10.
Larry Davis says:
I got it and listed it…it is a beautiful piece indeed…i think Edsel/Demon learned some stuff from the Dead Or Alive debacle…I actually bought it as a risk because I hadn’t kept up with her career after “Electric Youth” and hadn’t heard those first 2 albums in decades…so I bought a signed one, it came, I checked it over, put it on and held on for the ride…some got me afraid… The R&B period because it wasn’t exactly my thing at first… But hearing it all and watching the DVDs and reading the interview, and seeing the big picture… Plus the fact she is local and got quite hot/sexual…it was a risk that really paid off for me…
Best of the year? KC’s ‘Sailors’ Tales’ – at least in terms of content, quality, quantity and price. Next year’s (hopefully) inevitable ‘ConstruKction Of Light/ProjeKcts’ box set can’t get here soon enough.
Coming in at a close second? Art Zoyd’s ’44 1/2.’ Just stunning.
never heard of Art Zoyd before, so obviously won’t pay EUR 200 for the box, but what would you (other readers opinions obviously welcome) suggest to start with if you don’t know anything of their records yet?
To my mind, a deluxe reissue isn’t ‘super’ without a surround mix.
So my Top 5.1(!), in no particular order:-
Jethro Tull – Songs from the Wood
Marillion – Misplaced Childhood
INXS – Kick
XTC – Black Sea
Alan Parsons – Eye in the Sky
Mathew Lauren says:
Touché.
David Carroll says:
My 10 , in no particular order…as follows
1) THE BEACH BOYS – 1967 SUNSHINE TOMORROW
2)DAVID BOWIE – A NEW CAREER IN A NEW TOWN
3) LOOKING FORWARD -THE ROOTS OF BIG STAR
4) DELANEY AND BONNIE – MOTEL SHOT deluxe
5)PP ARNOLD – THE TURNING TIDE
6) THE CREATION -ACTION PAINTING
7) INXS -KICK 30
8) ISAAC HAYES – THE SPIRIT OF MEMPHIS box
9) PRINCE- PURPLE RAIN deluxed. ..More please !!!!
10) GOTTA GET UP THE SONGS OF HARRY NILSSON / TO LOVE SOMEBODY THE SONGS OF THE BEE GEES
& the DELANEY AND BONNIE & FRIENDS ON TOUR WITH ERIC CLAPTON box set reissued at a cheap price !!!
Thanks for the great article. And the comments are good too!
Hey, try the fish!
One other thing…that Beatle box IS nice BUT kinda underwhelming…the packaging, aside from the outer 3D cover and tape box replica, is kinda plain, not extravagant enough… The BOOK is nice and heavy and full of stuff, and the poster, etc…but the sessions discs were not full, the mono disc is useless next to the new stereo-of-the-mono mix…and it’s nice to have a DVD and Blu-ray of the same visuals…coulda been better though…and i do wanna check out those 10cc related sets…the XTC of their time really…
For me, of the reissues/boxsets I acquired this year, my faves are Sweet (my #1 pick), Debbie Gibson, XTC, Prince, Mac Tango and the Pet Shop Boys…haven’t gotten the Bowie, Def Leppard, Golden Earring and 2 Midnight Oil tank sets yet or the George Michael and Elton John sets yet but want them all…the Whitesnake 1987 30th anniversary SDE was a real surprise…my 2 biggest disappointments were the Who Maximum A’s and B’s (I HATE single edits that cut into a song’s integrity, like “You Better You Bet” without that cool tictoc intro and the 2nd verse removed…and um “Won’t Get Fooled Again”…as well as US hits missing like “Behind Blue Eyes”… Yes I know, UK singles only, but there really shoulda been a 6th disc of hits/singles outside the UK as well) and Kraftwerk 3D Catalogue (not the full albums so I seriously felt cheated (oh I want that Sex Pistols set and 2 Ramones sets)…
It’s kinda useless to buy The Who’s Maximum A’s & B’s and then dis it for including the singles versions don’t you think?
If you’re lucky though they might think that there’s a market for The US A’s & B’s as well and will release a box of these on their 55th anniversary.
For me this box was one of the biggest (positive) surprises of the years although i still don’t own it. I thought buying the Who Hits 50-sampler was all of them i needed but listened then via streaming to the box and was really astonished of what quality even the flip-sides were.
Btw that’s one of the upsides of streaming i think: Checking out releases you don’t know or are not sure about before considering buying them. Also great about streaming is that it gives you the possibility to listen to box sets you missed out before they’re deleted, like for instance the 10-cd-set by The Triffids or the 19-cd-set by Sandy Denny (maybe should transfer these last two sentences to the commentary-section of the “How streaming kept Last Christmas from finally reaching No. 1 on the British Singles charts”-article ;-)) ).
To be honest, I had The Who Hits 50 double, which was great at the time, then saw Max A’s & B’s and simply thought it was just an expanded version of it with the same versions, not edits…nope…and the price I got it for was a rare open window just that moment, so I had to jump at it…was disappointed when I put it on…the box is a tad too plain as well…
Bobbyjean says:
The beatles white album deluxe is coming 2018
Oooo – Day one purchase on that.
I would put “Urban Hymnes” in the top 10 for sure. 5CD/1DVD, incredible value; all the b-sides, live stuff, mixes and alternative versions for a very decent price.
I would take the Bowie box out. The sound got messed up and some of the Ryko bonus tracks are not in the box. I’m struggling to see the value of that box, especially if you already have all the Ryko CD’s like I do. I was close to pulling the trigger with the 3 for 2 promo but ultimately couldn’t do it. I already have it all so why pay for a box I already have, more or less.
I also would put the INXS “Kick” box in the top 10. It finally has all the period mixes and even an Atmos mix for a very decent price.
Kudos for putting Lloyd Cole in NY in the top 10. Great music and value!! The Brett Anderson box isn’t bad either. Also comprehensive and low price.
The lemon price would go out to the Eagles “Hotel California” box set. Ridiculous price. Second place is “Flowers In The Dirt”. May be that was released last year. Can’t remember. But what a mess with those ridiculous downloads and 3 books or so. I was able to get it at a decent price but regret even buying at at a decent price.
Lastly, Paul, Happy New Year!! What an amazing blog you run. I catch it every day several times. Pls give us more of the same!!
Rush’s 2112: 40th-Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition was a good one (only if you waited for the price to dip).
Sami says:
No love for Metallica’s great boxset of milestone album “Master Of Puppets”?
I think it was the best of the year, other favorites were Nick Cave, David Bowie, David Gilmour, Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson..
Tony Payne says:
Hi Paul – thanks for all the hard work – invaluable reference.
As someone who only buys Vinyl I always feel a little cheated by box sets on the whole. The cd versions are usually cheaper and have much more content. Usually the vinyl version just gets a remix and in many cases the original mix sounds better than the new…. I’d have loved to get vinyl versions of the unreleased Purple Rain and Nick Cabe tracks.
How about an article on sets that are expected in the coming year?
2018 preview is coming…
I will be looking forward to see this preview of 2018 !
Thank you [x1000] for the Prince Purple Rain Deluxe alert at Amazon. Mine should be here any moment.
Andy P says:
Donald Fagen – Cheap Xmas: not particulaly an SDE, but nevertheless a well presented box.
HMV had this on offer at £14.99 – sold out online but I found one at my local store. Well worth seeking out at that price!
My vote for box of the year goes to the Bear Family ‘ Louisiana Hayride’ box – 20 CDs of historic content and a beautiful hardback book. Of limited appeal, but certainly qualifies for super deluxe. Of more mainstream boxes, I would go for the KC ‘Sailor’s Tales’ box.
Thank you Paul, for another enjoyable year on SDE!
Andy P thanks for the Donald Fagen tip, I found the last one apparently at my local HMV too. £14.99 is a steal!
Thanks Paul. Discovered this site about a year ago and absolutely love it. My wallet doesn’t! ;)
That’s a typical problem after getting to know this site. ;-))
PDS says:
Great read. A couple of typos Purple Rain ‘delivery’ and Sgt Pepper ‘complacent’. Think I would have Flowers In the Dirt in there – over priced and issues re downloads but sumptuous set.
Thanks for pointing out the typos. Fixed.
I like the Bowie sets a lot and great to see you placed it in the top 10. We are about 10 months away from the next installment in the series I hope. I’m sure it to will bring up some controversy and debate given the era it will cover.
My top 10 would include Rush deluxe treatment of A Farewell to Kings with the Steven Wilson 5.1 mix and the full Hammersmith show. Too expensive but great to see available.
The China Crisis recently expanded editions of the first three albums.
I actually don’t know three of the artists in your top 10; Nick Cave, Wet Wet Wet and Lloyd Cole. Perhaps I’ve heard them but they likely didn’t have the same impact in Canada or NA as they did in GB. Paul Weller is one of those artists that when we are lucky enough to see him play live here and tell people who we are seeing they look at me and say who. I can never understand how he is not more highly appreciated in NA.
Looking forward to another PM archive release, the White Album, Tears for Fears STSOL, Rush Hemispheres, Marillion which I assume will be CAS, next Bowie box and more XTC.
you should definitely check Lloyd Cole (hell, he even lives in North America!) and Nick Cave (he’s originally an Aussie, but lives in North America now as well) out.
They both record their music since the 1980s and i’m envious of you for what you still have to explore.
As for Wet Wet Wet, go ask someone else. ;-)
Think Marillion is Brave. Don’t quite understand why.
They ARE brave. It’s because they’re Scottish i think.
Always fun to watch out for the ‘best of’ posting… how the heck could you not include, but why on earth did you include… :)
Apart from ones already mentioned, kudos for some of the boxsets Cherry Red released including C88, Noise Reduction System, Manchester…, Silhouettes & Statues.
If you had included Macca, think there may have been a riot!!!
DaveM says:
Great article, heres my list
01 Paul McCartney – Flowers In The Dirt. Most played and enjoyed this year and as Paul English stated ‘Divisive reissue of his 1989 LP. B-sides relegated to download-only but the Elvis & band demos make up for it’
02 Fmac Tango in the Night Deluxe
03 The Beatles Sgt Pepper SDE
04 Neil Young Official Release series 5 – 8 (never thought these would come out)
05 Neil Young Official Release series 8.5 – 12
06 Godley and Creme Body of Work I know Consequences was missing but still great value and reminded me this was the first really weird stuff I bought back in the early eighties
07 The Who Maximum As and Bs nice to have a complete collection like this, and I wish more artists would do it. Ok, a few wrong mixes but its a coherent listen
08 Eric Stewart Anthology. Glad you picked this one Paul.
09 10CC Before During After, nothing new 10CC wise but really enjoyed thier ‘other’ stuff more than I expected
10 Tim Buckley Complete Albums box
Couldn’t bring myself to include Macca, what with download fiasco and the price! You’re obviously a big 10cc fan, Dave!
Paul, I fully understand why you didn’t include Macca as it falls short of the selection rules. Plus there was all the BS from Scott Rodger.
As for 10cc, I was always a passive fan of their singles, but it was the Beeb Four documentary that had me go deeper into their catalogue and I am so glad I did. They are effing geniuses.
I would add the Crimso Salior’s Tale although I have a bit of a gripe because these boxsets are aimed at the committed fans who will have purchased so much of the stuff on CD or download through the Collectors Club and website. But it is beautifully produced. Songs From The Wood is also fantastic – perhaps it was missed off because we’ve come to expect this standard! I’d like to mention the ELP boxset – the campaign on Pledge Music (but why on Pledge for a big record label?) was pretty good offering complete tracks and the inclusion of the Milan/Rome concert was fantastic filling in the gap of a recording from the period running up to the release of Brain Salad Surgery. But, but, but, no download option of that concert, none of the Shout Factory release, and the extras from the various re-releases over he years. Plus a book with an essay from Chris Welch that felt dialled-in. A real shame.
Thanks for all your hard work during the year Paul – it’s much appreciated. I’ve enjoyed reading your comments on a wide variety of box sets and deluxe editions and your summary for 2017 is no exception. All the best for 2018.
RJS says:
Good article. My vote goes for Luke Haines’ four CD slimline box set. Over four hours of solo music from England’s finest singer/songwriter of the past 25 years, about a quarter of it previously unreleased or hard to find. For anyone unfamiliar with his music, it’s definitely worth a £20 punt.
I also enjoyed Trunk Records ‘The Britxotica! Box’ that gathered together three compilation albums of British Exotica from the fifties and sixties that Jonny Trunk’s label had previously released on vinyl only.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01N9RFFF0
On both the ‘Purple Rain’ and ‘Tango in the Night’ reissues I found the previously unreleased music (unsurprisingly) underwhelming but nonetheless they were welcome additions to my music collection. I probably haven’t listened to the Lloyd Cole box set as often as I should of and have it playing right now.
Olov says:
Oh no, you made me buy two more box sets: Lloyd Cole and Marillion. ;)
And yes, they do seem to be low in stock, ordered from stores in Sweden since it’s mostly sold out elsewhere.
And I agree with most of what you write here (Nick Cave and Fleetwood Mac are probably my two favourites), and I understand why U2’s JT-box isn’t included. The design is phenomenal, but most of the content have been heard and released before.
But I do like to add som fine boxes, that I really liked: the completion of the Sting vinyl box was great (nice touch to send out an extra large box with the newer vinyls), INXS Kick was great value and David Gilmour never disappoint – his live from Pompeii release was great, loads of gems, with the blu ray quality being the primary benefit.
shaboo says:
Great selection! Good to see that all those overpriced cash grabs from Queen, Eagles, R.E.M. etc. are absent.
Michael Caspar says:
One of my favorites is missing! ;)
When in May came Beatles – Sgt. Pepper and Kraftwerk – 3-D The catalogue on one day
it was like Christmas and Easter.
But is the Kraftwerk-box a reissue? Or is it live? Anyway: it is essential and it sounds incredible!
Nick Cave & Lloyd cole sets for me , my favourite new material of 2017 has to be Hippopotamus by Sparks. Seen them all live this year!
I thought it was a decent year for deluxe box sets (thanks again Paul!). In no particular order my ten favorites were:
Sgt Peppers, Nick Cave, Ten Year War (Black Sabbath), ANCIANT (Bowie), Hysteria (Def Leppard), 3D The Catalogue (Kraftwerk), Misplaced Childhood (Marillion), OK Computer (Radiohead), Live In Pompeii (David Gilmour) and Urban Hymns (The Verve).
I’m also adding, because I can’t stick to just ten… 1977 (Jam), Joshua Tree (U2), Automatic 25 (REM), Flowers In The Dirt (Macca), La La Land – The Complete Musical Experience Deluxe and Icky Thump X (White Stripes).
My biggest hope for 2018? We finally see the deluxe treatment of The Seeds Of Love.
Galley says:
My two favorites are Debbie Gibson’s “We Could Be Together” and “More Of The Monkees [Super Deluxe Edition], which arrived today.
Great article, really enjoyed reading it, highlighted your broad range in taste too which is important for a website such as this.
Hopefully you’ll follow it up with a 2018 preview/hopes one.
Really keen to know if Demon will do a 25th Suede debut anniversary to coincide with Brett Anderson’s early-life memoir due in the spring.
Peter chrispp says:
An excellent review of some of the best deluxe box sets and my fave were Sgt Peppers and Marillion and with Jethro Tull’s Heavy Horses due it’s one I am looking forward to buying Paul with 2018 just around the corner although it’s only early stages do you or would you know of any forthcoming new releases on the way and perhaps expectations?
John Johnstone says:
Enjoyable article Paul. Like a couple of other posts above, I would have included Songs From The Wood and Live In Pompeii, both are excellent packages
Am I wrong but wasn’t the George Harrison vinyl box set a box set from 2017? For me one of the greatest box sets for sure. Very well made.
As Stuart says, Jethro Tull’s Songs From The Wood is a surprising absentee. I agree wholeheartedly with most of the list but the JT album is just the latest (like XTC) in a series of exemplary releases.
The book, the CD/DVD combo and, in the case of Songs From The Wood a live DVD which, given the hoops jumped through the get it into a consumer-ready state, is nothing short of amazing.
Wonderful album and a sublime box set (and when released a bargain basement price too!)
memoryboy says:
P.S. I agree, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ was a fantastic re-issue. I was not really blown-away with the Remastered sound on Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Tango In The Night’ (I actually wasn’t too keen on their other reissues either when it comes to sound quality. Especially ‘Mirage’), but I was really happy with Bowie’s Box Set this year and also Blancmange’s.
Jethro Tull’s Songs from the Wood should have been here.
Bubbling under :)
Especially at how cheap it was.
I really loved Madonna’s 19-Disc Super Deluxe Box Set, complete with 80 page booklet, All of her Singles, Edit’s, Remixes, Dub’s and out-takes. DVD’s, And each of her albums Digitally Remastered to perfection.
Oh wait. That never happened.
And probably never will.
Let’s hope someday.
Great article Paul. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
I don’t have experience of all those in top 10 of Paul’s, but of those I did buy…
1. INXS – Kick: Great packaging (some sort of very smooth card / plastic board), tough and nice clean look. Great content and hi-res + booklet full of info. Add in cheap as chips price and a winner. BD audio is volume brickwalled a negative.
2. David Gilmore – Live in Pompeii: Typical nice quality follows same style as previous DG and PF Endless River format. Stunning visuals in concert. Lots of good extra stuff on discs + books etc.
3. Prince – Purple Rain: Great to have a new concert DVD of him in this era, and near full track listing. Audio on remaster I volume brickwalled though.
4. F’Mac – Tango…. : Great content, lousy booklet. Hi res good, vinyl inclusion bad!
5. George Michael – LWP: The big miss imho… Should have been and could have been stellar but a sloppy release. Back cover errors Paul highlighted, silly 1 track download required, god awful booklet printing and missing the new 2017 documentary in favour of an ancient TV documentary was a missed opportunity. No hi res either….. INXS package / price puts it to shame. Sorry George, I wanted this to be no. 1 !
Randy Metro says:
I haven’t had a chance to read all of the comments. Forgive me if already mentioned:
Will there be 10 worst box sets of 2017? The Carpenters fiasco: Fans are being asked to send a picture of their current vinyl ALL destroyed even if it was only 1 or 2 bad albums in order to get the replacement set.
Gisabun says:
Some of the box sets were extremely expensive for my taste [Queen, McCartney, Beatles, Eagles] and I’m not of fan of including vinyl as part of the box sets with CDs, DVDs/BR [kudos to Marillion and others who kept them separate].
And I also dislike the “junk” memorabilia. Don’t really care for replica stuff.
hello paul, a peaceful christmas 2017 ! …and also to all the users here in the whole wide world.
my number one of 2017 is this website. a website that i visit almost every day – whereever in the world i be. in the morning at breakfast table, after lunch, before or after photo shootings ( sometimes in between ) and mostly late at night before i get to sleep.
dear paul ( this is not a love letter ): thank you for that website and the possibility to write with all these users here, the possibility to discuss mistakes and to express personal wishes for forthcoming box sets and re-releases.
you do a perfect job ! thank you very much !
if you’ll be ever again in berlin: you are very welcome !
Hi Daniel, couldn’t have expressed it better. And what you said about Berlin counts for me too, if Paul happens to be in the Rhine/Ruhr-area.
Thank you Daniel and to everyone who has left similar messages. I love Berlin and I can’t wait to come back. Will be sure to get in touch with SDE readers out there the next time I’m in town!!
No “Urban Hymns” ? hmnnn… I would put that one in my top 5
BritinDetroit says:
Ditto, add my vote for Urban Hymns. Bob13 as well
Yeah, that was a good one. Definitely in my top 10.
Ben Williams says:
Can I add the worst box set of the year?
One of the best albums of all time given a lacklustre box to say the least. It deserved so much more!
Sgt Pepper was probably the best of the year for me – hope they release more Beatles boxes… White Album with the demos??? That would be nice!
It’s okay to buy the 2-cd edition (HC, that is) then if i understand you correctly?
I didn’t mention the 2 disc set of Hotel California… I still think that too was pretty lacklustre but for the money not too bad. I just think as a ‘super deluxe edition’, the box set version was a joke.
martin farnworth says:
XTC are still a “journey of discovery”- if you pardon then annoying phrase. It feels like a bit of an event each year when an album is reissued. I’m more than willing to hold out a few years for the few i don’t already own i’d like to buy now particularly Big Express and Mummer.
I’ll be interested to see what turns up on from the wilderness years when they were on strike from Virgin- there could be quite a bit of unreleased stuff on the reissues of the last 2 albums considering how they disappeared for a good six or seven years.
You’re getting me a bit confused Martin, because if you’re referring to “Apple Venus” and “Wasp Star” there were already demo-cds released for both of them at the time (Homegrown and Homespun), there even exists a box set with all four discs included though this is really rare (and expansive) today. And, as for all XTC-albums, rare versions of tracks from these are included on the “Fuzzy Warbles”-discs by Andy Partridge.
I’m with you concerning “The Big Express”, my most favourite XTC-album because that’s the one with which i discovered the band at the time.
yeah i see your point. my understanding is they will be released with blu rays. i suppose we’ll have to see whats left in the vaults from their later years
Stuart Ansell says:
A Sailor’s Tale by King Crimson is hands down my favorite box set of the year, along with Songs From The Wood by Jethro Tull – although the Marillion and XTC sets were both wonderful.
Great year for box sets and for SDE – keep up the good work Paul, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Paul English says:
Here are mine
01 Blancmange – The Blanc Tapes (9xCD)
The Blanc Tapes consists of Blancmange’s first wave – a trio of albums (Happy Families, Mange Tout, Believe You Me) in three CD expanded editions. A fascinating, almost evolutionary set taking in a wealth of demos, BBC sessions, live concerts and many 7″ / 12″ mixes. There’s sleeve notes and observations from Neil Arthur and it’s all packaged like a beautiful hard-backed book. A fantastic effort from Edsel and proof that there’s no substitute for physical releases.
02 Prince and The Revolution – Purple Rain (3xCD+DVD)
The vaults only opened with his death. Highlights include 11 previously unreleased tunes, numerous single edits and remixes plus a live DVD from 1985 that shows Prince totally on top of his game. Artist of the decade.
03 Fleetwood Mac – Tango In The Night (LP+3xCD+DVD)
Another massive album from 1987, we finally get all the 12″ mixes along with demos in a sumptuous package.
04 Paul McCartney – Flowers In The Dirt (3xCD+DVD)
Divisive reissue of his 1989 LP. B-sides relegated to download-only but the Elvis & band demos make up for it.
05 George Michael – Listen Without Prejudice Volume 1 (3xCD+DVD)
His finest work, a stunningly mature set fleshed out with MTV Unplugged, remixes and the South Bank Show.
06 Def Leppard – Hysteria (5xCD+2xDVD)
The Thriller of hard rock gets a 30th anniversary celebration. Classic albums doc, live set, single edits + more.
07 Pet Shop Boys – Release (3xCD)
LP #8 (2003); a significant departure with the emphasis on guitars rather than synths. Very productive sessions.
08 Art Of Noise – In Visible Silence (2xCD)
Pretty exhaustive look at the avant garde meets pop sound of 1986 featuring Max Headroom and Duane Eddy.
09 China Crisis – Working With Fire And Steel (3xCD)
Part of a welcome reissue series for their first three LPs, this comes with B-sides, radio sessions and 12″ mixes.
10 XTC – Black Sea (CD+BD)
Their fourth LP, originally released in 1980; a great and eclectic leap forward from Drums And Wires.
Gary C says:
Have u listened to all of Blanc Tapes yet? I sent mine back as some of the live tracks didn’t play
Hi Gary – yes, quite a few times. CD3 of Happy Families skipped on track 5 but I got a replacement disc. Otherwise all ok.
My favourite this year has been Nick Cave. The content is superb and the presentation is very good and better than many much more expensive sets.
Next would be The Blanc Tapes, it’s a lovely little set. Third place for me goes to Cheap Christmas. I had never knowingly heard any Donald Fagen previously and I absolutely love it.
And this is the main reason I love this site. It isn’t just that I get to hear stuff about people I like…. Since being here I have grown to love artists that I really had little to do with. Slade, Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave, Donald Fagen, Sparks have all come to me in the last 18 months thanks to SDE joining my adolescent loves of Bush, Oldfield, Duffy, Fordham & Young. Thanks to all who have opened my ears this last year.
Pete Muscutt says:
Not sure if it counts as a box set, but the Luke Haines solo anthology was pretty damn fine for me. Although I have most of his solo output, to have all the albums condensed onto three CDs is great. Plus the fourth disc includes some of his best work in the unreleased ‘Property’ tracks! In terms of least favourite box set it would have to be the Kraftwerk 3D live ‘Catalogue’ bluray set, which was a) hideously overpriced b) duplicated content (the ‘live visuals’ was 95% what was on the first two blurays), plus c) the ‘complete’ album performances weren’t complete and were in fact, horribly abridged “samplers” for want of a better word. Oh, and d) the book was crap. Just photos of all the images you got on the live blurays. I’m still annoyed I got suckered in and the entire thing smelt of “cash grab” and really dented my feelings towards Kraftwerk. I expected better. Still – Grumpy Old Man moan over!! Hope everyone had a happy Xmas!
Haines *almost* made it in my list.
That’s a good one too (Haines) and i was lucky enough to get the old set LH Is Dead, which i wasn’t aware of until the new box was announced, used but in good shape for about EUR 15 as well.
O(+> Peter B says:
The Purple Rain SDE didn’t quite have “ALL the remixes, single edits and B-sides”, as the extended version of 17 Days was absent, but it was still excellent. I hope other Prince albums are reissued in this format.
Martijn says:
That version of 17 Days was never officially released, as far as I know. So the claim that the Purple Rain SDE had all the remixes, single edits and B-sides is correct in my eyes.
Fair enough, Martijn!!
Also, great blog Paul. I can usually only get a few SDEs a year but your site is great reading.
Bob McCartney says:
I agree that the Eric Stewart is a revelation. I’m Not In Love is one of my favorite songs ever.
Have only heard the hits so have also been digging into Godley and Creme and 10cc with much joy.
The Johnny Mathis Voice of Romance boxset is my favourite this year. 68 cds, a book and a signed and numbered certificate. Worth every penny. Packaging from amazon.de was shocking and the item looked like it had been opened but at the preorder price I certainly was not sending it back.
Why not? In my experience they would send you a replacement box without charging a penny more for it if you got a damaged or used (as in opened) one.
MAPAZ says:
While not necessarily within the musical tastes for those of us who dig SDE and truly appreciate Paul’s positive impact on the world of music…
I think some Honorable Mention for Box Set Of The Year with the most EXPANSIVE content must go to 2017’s reissue of 1986’s … “Metallica – Master Of Puppets”
https://www.metallica.com/blog/news/448715/obey-your-re-master
How I would love to see some of our fave bands throw caution to the wind and really clean out the vaults (and in Metallica’s case, the trash bins and latrines) and release a 20-disc set (vinyl, cassette, CD, DVD)!
Cheers friends!
MAPAZ
No reply for me either, but I’ve gotten replacement discs in the past for other sets, and I’ve never gotten an email reply. After a long while (usually after I’ve forgotten about it) the disc just shows up.
Defo agree with the previous comments re blancmange Blanc tapes. Also enjoyed Liza Minnelli results and kraftwerk’s 3d catalogue.
Disappointed by underworld’s beaucoup fish (too many 3rd party remixes, not enough demos) and the news that PSB reissues of please, actually and introspective in 2018 don’t include any additional tracks from the previous reissues.
Looking forward to seeing your hopes for 2018 Paul. Mine include superdeluxes of: TFF seeds of love; PSB singles boxset (all the remixes); erasure wild / chorus; orbital (green album); The Beloved Happiness.
a huge YES to a Beloved deluxe edition..
I’d love a dedicated reissue campaign for Orbital – collate all those hard to find early 90s mixes by people like Joey Beltram and Moby…and some demos would be great to hear. We’ve probably had enough live stuff when you consider the singles/EP B-sides and the Glastonbury 2CD, but rare and alternate versions would be cool.
Graham Turner says:
Great list Paul.
Just a correction on the Prince entry: you’ve mixed up two tracks (‘Electric Intercourse’ / ‘Velvet Kitty Cat’) to create a new fabled entry into the Prince pantheon (‘Electric Kitty’). A few too many Boxing Day sherrys maybe?
HaHa! (thanks, have corrected).
Paul you’re a star and your site is the best! Many thanks from down under.
It must certainly be somewhere in the vault … ;-)
“Electric Kitty” that is.
Benjamin Adams says:
“Electric Kitty” is the long-lost collab with Adrian Belew. “Big electric kitty, big electric kitty…”
Hi Paul, ever thought of forming a Monty Python-tribute band out of SDE-readers? :-))
Patrick Marchant says:
Really surprised the SWEET box set isn’t here . Great stuff and no cock ups like the Bowie box . Still each to their own .
Philip Cohen says:
Agreed. “Sweet-Chapter One:The Wild Bunch” is excellent.
Poptones says:
My preference goes to Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Lovely Creatures is a fantastic box set. The only thing lacking is either a blu ray containing all the videos (instead of a DVD) or an audio blu ray with 5.1 mixes. Especially when you consider all albums have been remastered and released on CD + DVD by Mute records. They already have 5.1 mixes for most of the songs.
Geert De Wilde says:
‘Electric Kitty’? ;)
Better check that again …
Joy to read this overview.
My replacement LP of ‘Heroes’ arrived 4 days ago.
This is the blog/post that I have been waiting for, thanks Paul…
Rasputin says:
The Beatles deserves the first position
Ringo spoke about White Album & Abbey Road
Paul Summerhayes says:
Still no word from Warners Music Group after sending my email regarding the “Heroes” replacement cd.
Nigel Jones says:
The News Of The World 40th anniversary box set by Queen was all right as well but way overpriced. And we got the Listen Without Prejudice box set by George Michael as well. Although the bonus content of that could have been better.
Has anyone received there Bowie replacement discs yet? I’m still waiting.
ken.e says:
I sent an e-mail but I got no response which I thought was odd. Am I alone in not getting a response?
Yeah, nothing so far. I can only assume they got a lot of emails.
Steven Pottle says:
I received my replacement vinyl a couple of days before Christmas…
Ah, cool – How long did you have to wait after sending them an email?
Very nice list, although I would certainly included King Crimson’s “Sailors’ Tales” which continues Mr. Fripp and company’s most excellent box set reissue series. For me, these King Crimson boxes represent the state of the art in super deluxe editions both in terms of quality and bang for the buck value.
I have the same opinion and what’s important to me, too is that Robert Fripp is still stubborn enough to not give most of his music to streaming services because of the amount they would pay him for that.
True that’s making discovering his music by random unlikely but how sweet must it be if you discover it through other channels and find out how much of his music is out there to explore.
I would put “Sailors’ Tales” on the list and “Wet Wet Wet” off, but otherwise it’s a good selection, even Bowie makes sense for presentation and content. And i guess these replacement discs will come one day, too.
I was a bit surprised that George Michael didn’t made it on the list. I would not include it, too, but from the worlds biggest GM fan i would have thought different ;-) And if the sticker on the package tells the truth you now even get the Nile Rodgers version of “Fantasy” physically included as an appendix to the “MTV Unplugged” album.
I checked and i already bought seven out of ten, the XTC-set will surely follow and your opinion on Eric Stewart leaves me curious enough to maybe check this one out too, at least it’s not too pricey. No way though to make me buy stuff by Wet Wet Wet because i’m not interested at all in them.
Mikko Suhonen says:
The Sgt. Pepper box was great but in some ways it could have been better. For me the best thing was the new stereo remix, the book and the box itself that glorified the design of the original 12 inch vinyl album release.
One thing makes me cringe a little with it though. I must disagree, Phil, with your expression ” two further CDs are full of this kind of thing” as they were far from full. In this kind of box only 100 minutes of session takes on two cd’s that could hold almost 60 minutes more is not enough. Some of the songs were treated sufficiently (Strawberry fields and A day in the life particularly), but with some songs the box scratched only the surface with only one or two outtakes. Deep dive into the effects of Mr. Kite or the entire instrumental backing track of When I’m sixty four come into my mind.
But as a whole the box is great and worthy.
My only complaints about the “Sgt.Pepper’s” box are these:
1. The absence of the “Oboe” mix of “Penny Lane”. this mix had an oboe solo.
2. The fact that the “Trumpet Ending”(U.S. Promo Single) “Remix Mono 11” of “Penny Lane” is taken from a very worn out record. I made my own “corrected” CD using a superior source that I found on an unofficial CD. Yes, I understand that the tape for “Remix Mono 11” doesn’t exist, but Apple could have reached out to rare records dealers or fans, to find a vinyl single in better condition, or Apple could have used the very similar “Remix Mono 10”, which they have..
3. The absence of “Remix Mono 9” of “Strawberry Fields Forever” Take 26, featuring John Lennon’s original vocal….before he re-recorded it.
4. the fact that Giles Martin’s new stereo & surround mixes of the “Sgt.Pepper’s” album were subjected to “Loudness Wars” mastering, likely Universal Music’s decision.
Yep, Blanc Tapes serious omission.
But, while Blancmange’s “The Blanc Tapes” seemed extensive and quite satisfactory to many, incldung me, there was the claim that some of the 12″ single mixes were de-clicked from vinyl.
Peter Stevens says:
That you have listed the Bowie box as one of the best releases of 2017 is a disgrace.By not issuing replacement discs to the shops at the point of purchase the record companies have accelerated the demise of the shops….RIP HMV
It’s easier to send an email than go to the shops. Requiring the purchaser to do the minimum possible to get a replacement disc is good, I would have thought… Also, if you bought the box from HMV, how does sending you a free replacement disc accelerate there demise? I think HMV are probably glad not to be responsible for the admin/hassle of dealing with returns/replacements!
I suspect most copies in the UK were purchased from Amazon. Going by Peter Stevens’ rational, people who did purchase from Amazon should report to their nearest Amazon depot to collect their replacement disc!
John M says:
Fantastic summary Paul. I bought four of these sets this year, and for me, based on sheer bang for bucks, the XTC Black Sea release was my favourite. Steven Wilson has the ability to positively transform and improve albums I’ve known and loved all my adult life and given the extras, all the XTC releases have been fabulous value.
For similar reasons, Marillion are my runners up, but XTC have always been one of the UK’s lost musical geniuses in my opinion.
Same here, the XTC sets put most SDE’s to shame. They’re full of great content, there’s a 5.1 mix and the packaging is simple. It’s cool that Andy separates out the vinyl too though I wish the vinyl releases were a little less packaged and cheaper.
Excellent choices Paul, and it’s hard to argue with any of them. My list would be similar, but I would also find room for REM Automatic For the People, INXS Kick and the latest volume in the Bob Dylan Bootleg Series box sets. It’s easy to take the Dylan box sets for granted since so many of them have been produced, but I’m astounded by the sheer quantity of quality material sitting in his vaults. If you’re a Dylan fan then you should feel extremely fortunate that he’s allowed so much to be released.
Brian F says:
I am surprised that Blancmange’s Blanc Tapes box was not on this list. I thought that was well done as well.
Nr. 1 for me is Misplaced Childhood. Great album.
For next year: hope Sowing The Seeds Of Love finaly gets a deluxe release. Another real masterpiece.
All the best for 2018
Can’t wait for Brave….
Really great article. Items like this are why I check the site every day. Would you consider writing a “worst box sets” companion piece? Fans would like to know that info as well and it could be really funny.
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X-Ray Micro Computed Tomography (MicroCT)
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A consulting and research laboratory specializing in the
analysis and characterization of surfaces and materials
Similar to a hospital CAT scanning system, Micro Computed Tomography (MicroCT) is a non-destructive 3D imaging technique (4-D with time-based measurements) that uses a highly energetic X-Ray beam to create a series of 2D projections, whose greyscales vary with the volume’s internal density and atomic number variations. These projections are reconstructed to create a virtual 3D model, allowing users to “see” inside the sample without preparing, sectioning or destroying the sample.
In principal, MicroCT directs onto a sample a beam of X-Rays that are generated within an X-Ray source; these X-Rays are transmitted through the sample. The efficiency of transmission is dependent on density and atomic number variations within the sample volume, such that higher atomic number materials will transmit less X-Rays than low atomic number materials. The transmitted X-Rays are then magnified onto and recorded by a planar detector as a 2D projection. The sample is rotated by a fraction of a degree and another 2D cross-section image is recorded, which is repeated up to 360 degrees. This series of images is then computed and “reconstructed” into a high-resolution 3D volume, showing internal density variations within the sample.
Zeiss Xradia 410 Versa MicroCT
System Capabilities:
Minimum spatial resolution of 0.9 µm and a minimum voxel size of 100 nm at larger working distances
Variable X-Ray voltage from 0 to 150 kV
Variable X-Ray power from 0 to 10 W
Automated objective carousel, with objectives: 0.4x, 4x, 10x, 20x
Advanced absorption and phase contrast capability (for soft or low atomic number materials) overcomes the limitations on traditional computer tomography
Vertical stitching mode enables the analysis of taller samples by joining tomographies from different sections of the sample
The in-situ tensile stage (500 N) enables measurements while the samples are under tensile or compression stresses
Selected Applications in Industry:
Corrosion analysis within an alloy
Distribution of porosities in metals, oil reservoir rocks, and other samples
Phase contrast analysis of internal phases
Failure analysis of large intact circuit boards and other 3-D packages
Non-destructive reverse engineering of obsolete Integrated Circuit packages
Defects in polymers and paint coatings
Imaging/mapping of biological, pathological, and neural networks
Congratulations David Shoesmith on your retirement!
David Shoesmith celebrated his retirement yesterday (October 17, 2019). Dave technically joined Surface Science Western as our Director in 2011, however he was an integral part of the lab for many years and was of crucial importance to the success of the lab. His hard work,...
Surface Science is Hosting a 2019 XPS Short Course!
SSW’s Brad Kobe talking about XPS imaging at our very own 2019 XPS Short Course. Students from Western University, Dalhousie University, Trent University, University of Guelph, York University and NRC are soaking up all the information! This is a two-day course instructed by our very own Mr. Brad Kobe and Dr. Mark Biesinger. If you...
Surface Science Western has a new Director, congratulating Dr. Mark Biesinger on his new role!
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Biesinger! As of July 1, 2019 Dr. Biesinger took on the Director position at Surface Science Western. Dr. Biesinger is an internationally recognized expert in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) with extensive experience in surface analysis and materials characterization techniques including 25+ years of experience operating and maintaining various XPS, SEM/EDX, optical...
Western News published a story about Dr. Jamie Noel’s work on nuclear waste management!
“Most of us strive to leave a legacy for a few generations. A team led by Chemistry professor Jamie Noël, however, is working towards a million-year legacy – with the highest possible stakes. Noël is principal investigator in a project analyzing how to build corrosion-proof, copper-clad canisters in which to store Canada’s radioactive nuclear energy...
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Salzburg offers art, culture, historical and modern sights, thrilling events, living tradition, pleasure, relaxation and great food – and nearly all within walking distance. These are all part of the multitude of options open to holidaymakers in Salzburg that guarantee an unforgettable city break at this world cultural heritage site. The city of Salzburg is a stage for over 4000 cultural events every year and is home to around 20 baroque period churches. Salzburg was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site list in 1997.
Wolfgangsee Ferries
Around 50 km from Salzburg, in the middle of the idyllic Salzkammergut, glistening Lake Wolfgangsee awaits you. The fleet operated by WolfgangseeSchifffahrt shuttles back and forth across the water between the picturesque towns of St. Wolfgang, St. Gilgen and Strobl, putting this magical region right at your fingertips. Tip: For an especially beautiful excursion experience, we suggest combining a cruise on the Wolfgangsee ferries with a ride on the historic SchafbergBahn cog railway in St. Wolfgang.
Markt 35, A-5360 St. Wolfgang
http://www.wolfgangseeschifffahrt.at/en_uk.html
SchafbergBahn
The SchafbergBahn, the steepest cog railway in Austria, takes you from St. Wolfgang to the top of the 1783 m tall Schafberg. In just 35 minutes, the SchafbergBahn climbs 1190 m and makes it possible for you to enjoy breathtaking 360° panoramas of the mountains and lakes of the Salzkammergut. With its striking summit, the Schafberg is one of the most scenic mountains in Austria, treating visitors to enchanting views along with numerous opportunities for hiking and refreshments.
http://www.schafbergbahn.at/en_uk.html
Most of Salzburg’s tourist attractions are in Altstadt, the Old Town. However, the charm of the area itself is possibly the biggest draw of all. It is a listed UNESCO world heritage site, full of quaint squares, fountains, Baroque churches, chubby medieval buildings, wrought iron signs, and much more.
Altstadt, Old Town
Salzburg Card
THE MOST IMPORTANT CARD FOR ALL SALZBURG VISITORS! The Salzburg Card entitles holders to a wide range of free and reduced-price visits to various attractions in and around Salzburg – such as free admission to Salzburg’s museums, free use of the Festungsbahn funicular railway and the Untersbergbahn cable car; a ride on Salzach ship (tour 1) and free use of public transport. Salzburg Card holders also benefit from discounts on a number of concerts, theatrical performances and sightseeing destinations in and around Salzburg.
https://www.salzburg.info/en
Museum of Natural History and Technology, aquarium with 40 display pools, 56 terrariums with live reptiles and amphibians, a dinosaur hall, a space display, a world of crystals, a journey around the human body, a tour of the ocean and a science centre. The aquarium is quite rightly said to be one of the most attractive aquariums in Central Europe. More than 40 display pools provide an insight into the magical underwater world. Every Monday visitors can watch the feeding of the reef sharks.
http://www.hausdernatur.at/
OPERA, THEATRE & CONCERTS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY! The Salzburg Festival is famous all over the world and a highlight in the cultural year every time. Every summer the Salzburg Festival transforms the city of Mozart into a gigantic stage for a number of weeks. On 'first nights' the Hofstallgasse along the front of the main festival hall is packed with luxury limousines and members of high society! A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS FOR A COLOURFUL FESTIVAL PROGRAMME! Every year the Salzburg Festival stages around 200 events. Several great venues are used to find the best stage for a colourful range of events. Some of the best known venues include the main festival hall, the Felsenreitschule, the House for Mozart and Domplatz square, upon which the famous morality play 'Everyman' is staged. HERBERT VON KARAJAN AND THE SALZBURG FESTIVAL! The era of Herbert von Karajan began in Salzburg in the post-war years. In 1948 he conducted his first operatic production in the city – Gluck’s Orpheus. In 1956 he was appointed artistic director and in 1957 he directed Beethoven’s Fidelio for the first time. In 1960 Herbert von Karajan opened the new main festival hall, heralding the dawn of a new era when he conducted Richard Strauss’s 'Der Rosenkavalier'. Although Karajan was no longer the sole artistic director from autumn 1960 onwards, and was part of a board of directors from 1964, he was still the one pulling all the strings and making the key decisions. He was the very last 'absolutist ruler' as one obituary remarked following his death in 1989. In 1967 he established the Easter Festival, which he managed until his death. Every year he worked on a new operatic production with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, who were made available by the Berlin Senate for the occasion. He also founded the Salzburg Pfingstkonzerte at Whitsuntide.
Hofstallgasse 1
http://www.salzburgerfestspiele.at/summer
Salzburg Cathedral
This seventeenth century Baroque cathedral is one of the most beautiful architectural buildings in Salzburg. The history of the cathedral gives an amazing depth to the wonderful colours and paintings. Find out more about the cathedral on sight.
Mozart’s family lived on the 3rd floor of the "Hagenauer Haus" at Getreidegasse no. 9 for 26 years, from 1747 until 1773. On the 27th January 1756 it became the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, their famous son. The building was named after its owner, a friend of the Mozart family, the tradesman and spice emporium owner Johann Lorenz Hagenauer.
Getreidegasse 9
http://www.mozarteum.at/en
Augustiner Bräu is the largest brewery tavern in the whole of Austria and has an enchanting leafy beer garden. Guests queue up for beer in the brewery, which is served straight from wooden beer barrels. Hungry visitors stroll up and down the 'Schmankerlgang' hallway to choose from a wide range of typical fayre at the various kiosks.
Lindhofstr. 7, A-5020 Salzburg
http://www.augustinerbier.at/
Stiftskeller St.Peter
Stiftskeller St.Peter has been a purveyor of Salzburg’s brand of hospitality for over 1200 years! Delicious food is served in inspiringly baroque surroundings. Why not book the 'Mozart Dinner' at the Stiftskeller.
St. Peter Bezirk 1/4, A-5020 Salzburg
http://www.stpeter-stiftskeller.at/
Around twenty years ago this inn was transformed into an immensely popular, award-winning restaurant. Consistent quality, honest hospitality and an eye for detail have ensured the Auerhahn is in great demand with its many regular customers in Salzburg. Enjoy a meal out in the wonderful garden in the shade of the horse chestnut trees.
Bahnhofstraße 15, A-5020 Salzburg
http://auerhahn-salzburg.at/
Gasthof Schloss Aigen
Gasthof Schloss Aigen is one of Salzburg’s haute cuisine restaurants. The restaurant at the villa in Aigen is particularly well known for the various freshly prepared dishes of local organic beef made every day. Pleasant and rustic farmhouse atmosphere and an idyllic garden dining area.
Schwarzenbergpromenade 37, A-5026 Salzburg
http://www.schloss-aigen.at/
Stiegl Brauwelt
Stiegl Brauwelt offers a very charming and unique beer hall. Stiegl beer is a famous beverage that combines wonderfully with the many delicious traditional dishes and specialities on offer. Why not take a tour of the brewery and explore the brewery museum.
Kendlerstraße 1, A-5017 Salzburg
http://www.stiegl.at/de/brauwelt
This brewery restaurant and bar is ‘in’ with everyone in Salzburg and is well-known for its own weissbier – 'die Weisse'. Visitors are just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of town and can relax in the shade of the beer garden, enjoy a meal, or drink in the brew house and at the bar as the evening progresses.
Rupertgasse 10, A-5020 salzburg
http://www.dieweisse.at/
Krimplstätter
Since 1548 Krimplstätter has remained true to its traditional philosophy: "Beer needs a home". Typical down-to-earth Salzburg cuisine, hearty hospitality and a homely atmosphere are what every guest can expect at what is probably the most convivial brewery tavern and restaurant in Salzburg
Müllner Hauptstrasse 31, A-5020 Salzburg
http://www.krimpelstaetter.at/
Café Restaurant TRIANGEL
Triangel is just across the road from Salzburg’s festival hall. It is a restaurant that offers the essence of Austrian restaurant culture. Triangel’s owners believe in the importance of purchasing top quality produce from local suppliers and prioritises organically farmed products.
Wiener Philharmoniker Gasse 7, A-5020 Salzburg
http://www.triangel-salzburg.co.at/
Lederhaus Koffer Schliesselberger
Fittingly, 'Lederhaus Schliesselberger' leather goods shop is situated on Lederergasse lane and has a family-owned business since 1422. It was established as a tannery and leather was dyed there until the beginning of the 20th century when the finished leather was then sold. Subsequently. Leather goods were produced for 70 years in the Maxglan area of the town. Today the portfolio includes leather goods, travelling cases. The business also trades in all kinds of leather, furs and a variety of footwear supplies.
Lederergasse 5, 5020 Salzburg
http://www.lederhaus.at/
Schirmhandel & -manufaktur Kirchtag
According to the newspaper ad of the time the official opening of the 'Alois Kirchtag Sunday Goods and Umbrella Business' in the heart of the Getreidegasse took place in 1903. The business focuses on the sale of premium quality, handmade umbrellas.
http://www.kirchtag.com/
Knopferlmayer
The gentile charm of the display windows looking out onto Rathausplatz can hardly begin to betray the cornucopia of treasures within. The Mayer family has ruled over an emporium for handicraft utensils, decorative lace borders and buttons for almost 250 years – the latter product being of a significance above and beyond its place in the company’s name. Countless minutiously organised boxes contain an immense number and variety of buttons, probably unrivalled within and far beyond the borders of Austria.
Sporer Likör- & Punschmanufaktur
Built in 1407, the narrowest building in the Getreidegasse, next to what is now the Blaue Gans art hotel, is home to Sporer’s specialist wine and spirits shop. It was founded in 1903 and is now run by the third and fourth generations of the Sporer family. Popular classics include the 'Hausmischung', made according to family recipes handed down across the generations, a fine herb liqueur, and an orange punch concentrate made according to grandmother’s own recipe dating back to 1927. Connoisseurs appreciate the selection of wines chosen by certified sommelier Michael Sporer. Wine tasting sessions are held every Wednesday.
http://www.sporer.at/
Der Grünmarkt
The Grünmarkt is a market held every day except Sundays and public holidays on Universitätsplatz square in the historical part of the city. A wide variety of market stalls provides a broad range of locally produced delicacies, flowers, fruit and vegetables.
Universitätsplatz/Wiener-Philharmoniker-Gasse
Salzburg Airport W.A. Mozart is located seven kilometres (four miles) from the city. Buses depart for Salzburg’s main railway station, and connecting transport options, every 15 minutes.
http://www.salzburg-airport.com/
The city’s local transport network of buses and trains is managed by Salzburg AG. Buses run until 23.00, tickets can be purchased from train stations and from tobacconists.
Hailing taxis in Salzburg is easy, but they are expensive. They may not be needed, as most sights are within walking distance of each other. One of the largest taxi companies is called Funk Taxi.
http://www.taxi.at/
Stamps are available from kiosks and tobacconists. The post offices are usually open Monday-Friday 08.00 - 12.00, and 14.00 - 18.00.
If you need urgent medical and dental care call: 141 (the national health line). The staff can give you free medical advice and direct you to the nearest hospital or help you get in contact with a doctor.
Pharmacies have alternating opening hours during nights and weekends. Addresses are posted at pharmacies. Opening hours: 08.00 - 12.30, 14.30 - 18.00, Saturday 08.00 - 12.00.
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Please explain your true values, Mr Cameron
The Tory leader talks about the big society and of fixing "broken Britain". Now he must make good his pledges
Sat 1 Oct 2011 19.08 EDT First published on Sat 1 Oct 2011 19.08 EDT
Over the past seven days, the issue of morality has boldly taken its place in the business of politics. Last Sunday, for example, President Obama said of the contrast between Democrats and Republicans: "This is a contest of values. This is a choice about who we are and what we stand for." Two days later, Ed Miliband, the Labour leader, criticised rampant "fast-buck" capitalism while trying to define a fairer settlement between rich and poor, citizen and state. "Something for something," he instructed. It might therefore appear an omission on the part of David Cameron if, at the Conservative party conference in Manchester, he fails to make his own contribution to the current redefining of the political debate.
The prime minister is liked by the electorate and therefore stands a greater chance of being heeded. Polling conducted by Lord Ashcroft, former deputy Conservative chairman, reveals that voters describe Cameron as "determined", "competent" and "ruthless", a "tiger" of a man. (Nick Clegg, Cameron's other half in the coalition, fares less well, described as a "puppet".) More than half of the electorate claim Mr Cameron would make the best prime minister, compared with 34% for Mr Miliband and 12% for Mr Clegg. However, complacency is always unwise in politics.
The polling also revealed that only 27% of the electorate believe Conservatives are "on the side of ordinary people", while a recent YouGov survey found that 42% said they would "never" vote Tory. In addition, the Observer today reports on the growing disaffection of women, especially among skilled manual workers (C2s), the vital group to deliver marginal constituencies. Stir into this the growing interest in citizenship and a reformed capitalism and the Observer suggests that Mr Cameron may feel obliged in his speech on Wednesday to expand further on what precisely he means by "modern, compassionate Conservatism". Is it critical of crony capitalism? Is it as interested in the wellbeing of all as it is in unfettering the market?
We have a clue in the idea of the big society. As Mr Cameron has pointed out in one of its several relaunches, it is not "a fluffy add-on" to government but at its very heart. It is liked by the public, local authorities and business leaders. However, while the rhetoric is welcomed, its reality is not. In one poll, only 13% of the population believe the coalition has a clear plan for the implementation of the big society.
In a speech last year, Mr Cameron expanded on what the big society means in practice: a change from "state power to people power". Social action, public service reform and community empowerment will shrink the state. What remains of government will be used for "galvanising, catalysing, prompting… community engagement and social renewal". Helped by the big society's handmaiden, the Localism Bill, power will be devolved from central government to, for instance, local organisations so they can take over and bid to run local assets and services. Councils, in theory, will have more control over how they spend their budgets. Trust, sympathy and altruism will replace rampant greed; "Broken Britain" will be fixed.
Now, big society capital is dispensing loans, community organisers are recruiting volunteers and four "vanguard communities" are engaged in transforming the welfare state. One of Mr Cameron's influences is David Brooks, a rightwing American columnist, who advocates "a party of community and civic order" that replicates "the gatherings at the local barber shop and the church social, the gossip with the cop and the bartender".
The challenge for Mr Cameron is that the big society was born in austerity. Only twice before have we experienced cuts to public services for two years in succession. We now face several years with more than £17bn axed from welfare spending. At the same time, the Observer believes Mr Cameron's renowned lack of attention to detail, and a casual disregard for consequences (perhaps his wealth has immured him from the habit), means that the very values that the big society is intended to inculcate and cherish are being rapidly undermined, widening inequality and accelerating social injustice.
Research by John Mohan of the Third Sector Research Centre says that 31% of the population provide 87% of volunteering hours. They are mostly middle class in middle-class areas. In deprived neighbourhoods, volunteering is less common. It is also these areas that have been hit hardest by the cuts. Simultaneously, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations has reported, for the first time in years, a 5% drop in volunteering. Charities and organisations are concerned about their capacity to meet rising demand. This is illustrated by the pressure on food resources reported by Jay Rayner in the Observer today. Under current conditions, the 20% cut to family support services cannot hope to be remedied by the voluntary sector.
So the private sector is filling the gap. It is better equipped financially to cope with the new market of payment by results, social impact bonds and bidding for large contracts such as welfare to work. In allowing the private sector to expand at such a pace, Mr Cameron risks putting the encouragement of social engagement and the civic health of communities at peril.
The Localism Bill, in the hands of Eric Pickles, minister for community and local government, also appears a rum form of decentralisation. It gives Mr Pickles highly significant new powers and makes him lord of his own fiefdom. Local authorities no longer, for example, have a duty to involve residents in key decisions. Faith in the people this isn't.
The aim of the big society is social solidarity built from the bricks of centre-right ideas. As Steve Hilton, Mr Cameron's adviser, has said: "Nobody knows how it can be done." Innovation nevertheless is welcome as is reform to utilise the assets and capabilities of communities, improve society and tackle inequality. However, for that to happen, Mr Cameron must give greater direction; to prevent "slash-and-burn" cuts, to ensure equity and exercise greater command and control of his ministers, including diluting Mr Pickle's power.
Around £470m will help community groups to build the big society. Yet charities expect to lose £4.5bn as a result of spending cuts. Cuts aren't all bad. But the chasm between these two figures signals that on Wednesday, when addressing both the electorate and Tory members, Mr Cameron should elaborate further on precisely what he means by "compassionate".
Conservative conference 2011
David Cameron says sorry for comments to female MPs
Cameron says he is hugely sorry for remarks to Angela Eagle and Nadine Dorries 'that just came out wrong and caused the wrong impression'
Published: 2 Oct 2011
David Cameron unveils 'right to buy' revamp to help boost UK economy
On opening day of Conservative conference, Cameron sets out package of measures on housing that he says could provide 200,000 homes and create 400,000 jobs
Will Conservative scheme to boost housebuilding be effective?
It is difficult to see how plan to release brownfield land to provide 100,000 new homes will do much to boost jobs and growth
Protesters mass in Manchester as Conservative conference begins
Around 30,000 people join march against government cuts, as Tory minister Lady Warsi defends deficit reduction strategy
Cameron's patronising manner stokes women's anger against the coalition
Yvonne Roberts
David Cameron plans land release to boost growth
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Tottenham face middlesbrough in an fa cup third round replay in north london. spurs produced an abject display at the riverside last weekend and found themselves 1 0 down thanks to an ashley. Tottenham vs middlesbrough: quest for a first trophy in 12 years continues when they travel to middlesbrough in the fa cup this weekend.the north london have not tasted glory since the 2008 league cup and have only reached two finals in the 12 years since, losing the 2009 league cup final and 2019 champions league final. Tottenham head coach jose mourinho on christian eriksen: "he plays tomorrow [against middlesbrough] but if you ask me if i think this is the best christian eriksen, i have to be honest and say no. Thu 12 december 2019, 16:32 | tottenham hotspur. we now have updated ticket details for our emirates fa cup third round tie against middlesbrough at the riverside stadium on sunday 5 january, 2020. a reminder that we kick off at 2.01pm. #firstteam #facup #tickets #awaytickets #middlesbrough. Middlesbrough vs tottenham live : all the info you need on when, where and how to you can watch tottenham vs middlesbrough live soccer games, live streaming online tv, without cable. so you’ll.
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Tottenham have gone four matches without a win for the first time since the autumn of 2016 – and manager jose mourinho will know victory against middlesbrough is an absolute must. not that mourinho is under any pressure yet. he faces no immediate danger even though his predecessor mauricio. White hart lane is the venue for tonight’s match between tottenham hotspur and middlesbrough, who played out a 1 1 draw at the riverside stadium a week ago on sunday. Tottenham vs middlesbrough preview: fa cup 2019 20 live stream, team news, betting, tv, boro boss tony pulis incorporates a fully fit squad for the visit to deepdale with defender ryan shotton back in coaching. jordan hugill, world health organization has scored 3 in 2 games, ought to face his former club. Giovani lo celso gives spurs an early lead in their 2 1 fa cup third round replay victory over middlesbrough. photograph: matt dunham/ap tottenham’s fa cup history owes a debt to argentinian. Welcome to the official tottenham hotspur website. explore the site, discover the latest spurs news & matches and check out our new stadium.
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Prediction and odds for the game: tottenham (1/4) v middlesbrough (10/1) we are backing tottenham to win when: tuesday 14th january 2020, kick off 8.05 pm where: tottenham hotspur stadium on tuesday night, tottenham will attempt to see off championship middlesbrough at the second time of asking in the fa cup third round. Moura header rescues spurs from fa cup upset. lucas moura's header rescued tottenham from an fa cup upset in a 1 1 draw against championship side middlesbrough on sunday. Middlesbrough missed their opportunity to cause an upset on home turf, but tottenham are without talisman harry kane for the replay as both sides fight for a place in the fa cup fourth round. Lucas moura equaliser rescues tottenham from fa cup upset at middlesbrough. lucas moura's header rescued tottenham from an fa cup upset in a 1 1 draw against championship side middlesbrough on sunday. Tottenham's quest for fa cup silverware continues after their 2 1 home win over middlesbrough in the sides' third round replay on tuesday night. first half goals from argentine duo giovani lo.
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Tottenham welcome middlesbrough to north london for an intriguing fa cup third round replay. jose mourinho's side had to battle from behind at the riverside, with lucas moura's second half header. Tottenham 1 0 middlesbrough: pochettino frustrated by stubborn boro. tottenham manager mauricio pochettino: "i think in the last few games the opponents have played very deep and closed the gaps. Tottenham gain a hard fought victory over championship side middlesbrough in their fa cup third round replay. middlesbrough boss jonathan woodgate scored the winner the last time tottenham won a. How crystal palace are helping middlesbrough ahead of tottenham fa cup tie. tottenham host the championship club at the tottenham hotspur stadium in the third round replay of the fa cup after a 1 1 draw at the riverside stadium. News tottenham will hope to book their place in the fourth round of the fa cup when they entertain middlesbrough on tuesday night. the sides played out a 1 1 draw in their first meeting but a.
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Kane, ndombele, eriksen and sissoko latest tottenham team news ahead of middlesbrough clash. we take a look at the latest injury news for tottenham jose mourinho's side prepare for the fa cup replay against championship side middlesbrough. Tottenham middlesbrough live score (and video online live stream*) starts on 14.1.2020. at 20:05 utc time at tottenham hotspur stadium stadium, london, england in fa cup england. here on. Tottenham's premiership form in the first half of the season was erratic, although there was a famous home win over reigning champions chelsea in november amongst the mire of mediocre results. away form was poor during the first half of the season, but a vast improvement in the second half saw just two away losses from january to the end of the. Middlesbrough vs tottenham: how to listen. the fa cup third round tie will get underway at 2:01pm on sunday, january 5. full commentary from the riverside will be live on talksport, with our. Middlesbrough is a professional football club that have been balancing between the top two divisions of england’s league system in the modern history. boro have been playing their home games at the riverside stadium since 1995 and their shirt colour is red. the capacity of the riverside stadium is 34,742.
Tottenham vs middlesbrough fa cup live streaming details, team news and preview football news with mounting injuries, jose mourinho's tottenham hotspur side will host middlesbrough at the tottenham hotspur stadium for the replay of the fa cup 3rd round. Kick off times; kick off times are converted to your local pc time. Tottenham hotspur boss jose mourinho has challenged his injury ravaged side to deliver the goods when they host middlesbrough on tuesday in the fa cup. spurs will play host to the championship. The 2019–20 season is middlesbrough's third consecutive season in the championship in their 144th year in existence, the club will also compete in the fa cup and the efl cup this season marks jonathan woodgate's first spell in charge of a professional club, who replaced an outgoing tony pulis, who left at the end of his contract. george friend continues as the official club captain in his. Stream the fa cup 3rd round tottenham vs middlesbrough match on kayo sports. kayo sports has over 50 sports to choose from and also has a 14 day free trial so you can see all the features it has.
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Watch: NASA Releases Stunning Video Of April 2016 Solar Flare
Ashlyn Fernandes
NASA released footage of a solar flare that erupted on the Sun’s surface on the 3rd week of April. The flare was classified by NASA as a ‘mid-level’ event, which according to reports did cause brief radio blackouts.
The footage shows the flare erupting on the right side of the sun and is quite easily noticeable. Such footage is recorded in Ultraviolet light. This is then re-coded with colour for better differentiation.
The footage recorded by the Solar Dynamics Observatory, a craft that orbits and studies the surface of the sun, relaying important footage and data back to scientists on Earth, who study Helio-Physics.
You will find arches on the flares, which are caused on account of the Sun adjusting its magnetic field. According to NASA, a medium-sized flare is rare on this side of the Sun, which until now only exhibited minor flares.
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Solar flares eject X-rays and UV radiation into space, which do reach the Earth and affects our Ionosphere. Such ejections, commonly known as CME’s (Coronal Mass Ejections) are capable of posing a threat to astronauts, space-crafts, satellites as well as affects the
Such ejections, commonly known as CME’s (Coronal Mass Ejections) are capable of posing a threat to astronauts, space-crafts, satellites as well as affects the Earths magnetospehere.
Such hard X-rays usually take about 2 hours to reach the Earth’s orbit from the time the flare is detected, but super-flares have left astronauts with as little as 15 minutes to seek shelter in the past. Exposure to such radiation that penetrates the
Exposure to such radiation that penetrates the body, is expected to cause biochemical damage, threatening the lives of scientists and astronauts on space missions.
Solar flares occur frequently when the sun is active with 2-3 flares per day, and as rare as 2 per week when the Sun is dormant. NASA has released an array of footage on solar flares
NASA has released an array of footage on solar flares on the past. They are both informative as well as magnificent; and are available for free on YouTube to watch.
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Trade Allies Throw Lifeline to Iran's Steel Sector
LONDON — China, Russia and Kazakhstan are among the few trade allies still providing a lifeline to Iran's vital steel and iron ore sector after most Western suppliers and buyers have cut ties due to growing sanctions pressure.
While industry data shows steel imports have more than halved in the last year, Tehran has kept an inflow from some partners and slightly boosted domestic production of the material, used in construction and vehicle production but also potentially for nuclear use and munitions.
Iran has also doubled exports of the steelmaking raw ingredient iron ore, worth about $3 billion a year at current prices. The country does not have enough capacity to use much more of its ore to produce steel, but exporting it provides much-needed income now that its oil revenues are down by about 50 percent due to sanctions over its disputed nuclear program.
"This only allows Iran to ease the pain or offset some of the effects of what is happening because of sanctions. It does not enable them to overcome the sanctions," said Scott Lucas, founder of the EA WorldView news site.
"The Iranians are having to go to a shrinking number of customers to try and look for this increase in exports like iron ore to compensate for sharp drops in its main product, which is oil," said Lucas, whose site provides analysis on Iran.
While EU and U.S. bans on specific ferrous products have pushed most Western players away, fearing repercussions on their international trade, Chinese interest in Iranian iron ore has increased, and China has increased steel supplies to Iran.
Top steel producer China is now buying about 2 million tons of Iranian iron ore a month, double the amount it was buying in early 2012, data from consultancy the International Steel Statistics Bureau shows.
"The growth in exports is absolutely true ... [The business] is growing from an infant to a small child," said a spokesman for the Iran Iron Ore association.
It is not yet a "key form of income at this point", he said, adding that cash was the primary payment choice.
Market participants, however, say much of the trade now involves barter and funds deposited in bank accounts in China, South Korea and other countries that can be exchanged for goods.
Tehran has ambitious plans to expand domestic steel output and hopes it can in the short term become self-sufficient.
"Iran is in a position to produce more steel domestically; they have the technology, energy, iron ore to do that," said Edwin Basson, director general of industry body WorldSteel.
Nevertheless, industry experts say it will take the country many years to become independent from foreign producers, especially for semi-finished products such as billet.
"We have enough factories, and they can make anything they want, but the raw product is often coming from abroad," an Iranian property developer said by phone.
While some of the finished products he needs such as steel beams come directly from China and Russia, others are manufactured by Iranian companies from billets coming from abroad, he said.
Iran still has to contend with the dragnet of sanctions, which is cutting supplies of steel. New U.S. regulations coming into effect on July 1 are set to tighten metals trade with Iran.
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Science Interviews
NEW SATELLITE TO SEEK OUT GAMMA RAY BURSTS (GRBs) - Dr. Julian Osbourne
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The Swift mission launched this week. Space scientist Julian Osbourne, from the University of Leicester, joins to explain its purpose.
Chris - What are we hoping to learn from the Swift? And why are Gamma Ray Bursts important?
Julian - The Swift is dedicated to gamma ray bursts. Gamma rays are a very energetic ray of light, about 100 thousand times more energetic than a typical packet of life from a light bulb. Bursts were first seen in 1969 by the Bealer satellite. They found bursts that could be a signature of a nuclear explosion, but were coming from space and not from earth. In1997, the first precise position of the burst was found coming from distant galaxies. Gamma ray bursts are significant because they represent very extreme physics. The energy of a gamma ray burst -which might last between 0.1 and 100 seconds - is equivalent to the energy given off in the same duration by a billion billion suns or 10 million galaxies
Chris - What do gamma ray bursts tell us about our history and our place in the universe?
Julian - We might learn about first generation of stars. We have never seen these stars, but we think the first generation of stars were more massive than our present-day stars. It takes a massive star that collapses in a supernova explosion to make one of these gamma way bursts.
Chris - So why was this satellite called Swift?
Julian - It is named after the fast moving bird. After the Swift detects a gamma ray burst, it immediately and very rapidly re-orientates itself to point that direction. It is predicted to re-point about 3 times a week. All satellites move by a magnetic brake on a reaction wheel - basically, a spinning gyroscope. Swift has 6 of these whereas most spacecrafts only have 4, and the ones on Swift are 2-3 times more massive than those used normally. By suddenly grabbing hold of this spinning thing when it detects a gamma ray burst, the satellite can whiz around very quickly.
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Hot Rod Willy's evicted over unpaid rent
Landlords of Hot Rod Willy's, 2010 W. Ninth Ave., had the restaurant evicted on Friday.
Hot Rod Willy's evicted over unpaid rent Landlords of Hot Rod Willy's, 2010 W. Ninth Ave., had the restaurant evicted on Friday. Check out this story on thenorthwestern.com: https://oshko.sh/1RqvhJ7
Nate Beck, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 1:50 p.m. CT Jan. 15, 2016 | Updated 2:53 p.m. CT Jan. 15, 2016
Hot Rod Willy's, 2010 W. 9th Ave., was evicted Friday over unpaid rent.(Photo: Nate Beck / USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)Buy Photo
The Winnebago County Sheriff's Department evicted Oshkosh restaurant Hot Rod Willy's, 2010 W. Ninth Ave., Friday morning, after a its landlord sued over more than $100,000 in unpaid rent.
Charles Hertel, of Oshkosh firm Dempsey Law — the attorney for Hot Rod Willy's landlord, Tower Associates — and sheriff's deputies served an eviction notice while a locksmith changed locks at the vacant restaurant, which has operated on Ninth Avenue since the early 2000s.
Tower Associates filed a complaint against Lee Engelman, owner of the restaurant, claiming the business had failed to pay a total of $116,427 in rent. Engelman first signed a lease with Tower in 2001, and signed a lease renewal in 2011, which would have expired in October.
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"Despite repeated demands for payment the defendants have failed and neglected to make payment of the amount that they owe," attorneys for Tower wrote in their complaint.
Engelman has not yet filed an attorney in the case. A hearing is set for mid-February.
The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development also filed a lawsuit on Nov. 23 against Engelman, claiming that he owes more than $25,000 in unemployment tax.
While Hot Rod Willy's website remains running, the restaurant's Facebook page is down.
Reach Nate Beck at 920-858-9657 or nbeck@gannett.com; on Twitter: @NateBeck9
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Drug convictions
Recent drug convictions in Winnebago County Court.
Drug convictions Recent drug convictions in Winnebago County Court. Check out this story on thenorthwestern.com: http://oshko.sh/1M3refd
Published 11:05 p.m. CT June 2, 2015
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Recent drug crime convictions in Winnebago County Circuit Court:
Tyler J. Collier, 27, 510 Washington Ave., Neenah; possession of THC; $673.50 fine.
Brian M. Crane, 23, 714A Jackson St., Oshkosh; possession of THC with intent to sell (more than 200-1000 grams); $518 fine, state prison, extended supervision.
Jamie L. Johns, 35, 2050 Winchester St., Oshkosh; possession of THC; $563.25 fine.
Bruce L. Miller, 32, 587 Mount Vernon St., Oshkosh; possession of THC with intent to sell (more than 200-1000 grams); $518 fine, probation, sentence imposed, state prison, extended supervision.
James J. Powell, 27, 7166 Sundew Road, Soibeski; possession of narcotic drugs; $518 fine, local jail.
Kree A. Simonsmeier, 26, 826 Wright Street Apt. A, Oshkosh; maintain drug trafficking place; $518 fine, state prison, extended supervision.
Timothy D. Thomas, 29, 331 First St. Apt. 7, Neenah; possession of narcotic drugs; $268 fine, state prison, extended supervision.
Shoshana S. Burkhead, 43, 901 Washington Ave., Oshkosh; manufacture/deliver Schedule IV drugs; $518 fine, probation, sentence withheld.
Patrick J. Grant, 33, PO Box 9900, Boscobel; possession of THC (second offense); $518 fine, local jail.
Vincent J. Kellogg, 36, 773 S. Commercial St., Neenah; possession of THC (second offense); $518 fine, local jail, other sentence.
Robbie Kohls, 34, 420 Kellogg St., Ripon; manufacture/deliver THC (less than or equal to 200 grams); $518 fine, probation, sentence withheld; manufacture/deliver THC (less than or equal to 200 grams); $518 fine, probation, sentence withheld; manufacture/deliver THC (less than or equal to 200 grams); $518 fine, probation, sentence withheld.
Jennifer L. Kolb, 41, 608 W. Eighth Ave., Oshkosh; possession of drug paraphernalia; $443 fine, local jail.
Michael T. Mattmiller, 26, 618 Bauman St., Oshkosh; possession of drug paraphernalia; $516 fine.
Donald M. Miller, 31, 325 W. Lincoln St., Little Chute; possession of drug paraphernalia; $443 fine, local jail.
Terrance C. Morris, 31, 816 N. Bay Ridge Road, Appleton; possession of drug paraphernalia; $443 fine, local jail, other sentence.
Thong C. Thao, 33, 1421 N. Linwood Ave., Appleton; manufacture/deliver amphetamine (less than or equal to 3 grams); $725 fine, state prison, extended supervision; manufacture/deliver amphetamine (less than or equal to 3 grams); state prison, extended supervision.
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Kennebunk hawaiian dancers
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Home News New J M Coetzee novel to Harvill Secker
New J M Coetzee novel to Harvill Secker
Published May 6, 2016 by Katherine Cowdrey
Harvill Secker is publishing a new novel by Man Booker and Nobel Prize-winner J M Coetzee in September.
The Schooldays of Jesus is a sequel to Coetzee's 2013 novel The Childhood of Jesus, and follows the same characters, Simón and Inés, as they resettle in Estrella, after being forced to flee the city of Novilla following a dispute with the education authorities. There they seek to continue the schooling of the headstrong and gifted boy, Davíd.
Harvill Secker acquired UK & Commonwealth rights (excluding Australia, New Zealand and including Canada) from Anthony Goff at David Higham Associates, to publish on 29th September this year.
Coetzee's long-time editor Geoff Mulligan said: "The Schooldays of Jesus is an intriguing and wonderful novel and we are delighted to be publishing it."
Liz Foley, publishing director at Harvill Secker, said: "The Childhood of Jesus was one of my favourite books of 2013 so I am over the moon that we have this brilliant new novel following the same unforgettable characters to look forward to."
Coetzee was the first author to win the Man Booker Prize twice, having won the 1983 Booker Prize with Life & Times of Michael K (Vintage) and then again with Disgrace (Vintage) in 1999. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2003.
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Home News Simon & Schuster owner CBS to merge with Viacom
Simon & Schuster owner CBS to merge with Viacom
Published August 14, 2019 by Mark Chandler
Simon & Schuster owner CBS has announced a merger with entertainment giant Viacom, reuniting the two firms that split in 2006.
The new combined company, ViacomCBS, worth around $28bn, is seen as a move to take on growing media players such as Netflix and brings together huge brands including Paramount Pictures, Comedy Central and MTV.
It will see Viacom c.e.o. Bob Bakish installed as president and chief executive of ViacomCBS. Joe Ianniello, CBS interim c.e.o, is named chairman and chief executive of CBS. The company said it expected to deliver around $500m worth of savings through the merger.
In a message to staff, S&S president and c.e.o Carolyn Reidy said “a new and exciting chapter” had arrived for the publisher.
She said: “Along with Showtime, Simon & Schuster will now be directly under the leadership of Bob Bakish, who will be president and c.e.o. of the new ViacomCBS. We have always enjoyed tremendous support from Joe Ianniello and CBS, and in the coming months I look forward, with my leadership team, to working with Bob and our new colleagues, some of whom we remember from our previous years as part of the Viacom family.”
She said the transitional months would raise “many questions” but added: “I always say that with change comes opportunity, and we will now be proudly associated with an even more formidable portfolio of brands and content. What doesn’t change is our status as a world-class global publishing company, with a list of award-winning, bestselling and rising authors, published by a staff of creative and hardworking professionals who every day make me proud and grateful to lead Simon & Schuster.”
The new company is expected to be chaired by Shari Redstone, president of the National Amusements holding company that controls CBS and Viacom. Her father, Sumner, broke up the two companies 13 years ago.
She said: “I am really excited to see these two great companies come together so that they can realize the incredible power of their combined assets. My father once said ‘content is king,’ and never has that been more true than today. Through CBS and Viacom’s shared passion for premium content and innovation, we will establish a world-class, multiplatform media organisation that is well-positioned for growth in a rapidly transforming industry.”
Ianniello, who will oversee all CBS-branded assets, said: “This merger brings an exciting new set of opportunities to both companies. At CBS, we have outstanding momentum right now – creatively and operationally – and Viacom’s portfolio will help accelerate that progress. I look forward to all we will do together as we build on our ongoing success. And personally, I am pleased to remain focused on CBS’s top priority – continuing our transformation into a global, multiplatform, premium content company.”
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Girl, 12, contracts deadly 'flesh-eating' disease at Florida beach
Laura Jazmin Tolliver ltolliver@pbpost.com
A 12-year-old girl has experienced weeks of pain after contracting a flesh-eating disease at a Florida beach, CNN reported.
Kylei Brown arrived in Florida from Indiana in early June for vacation and visited Pompano Beach in Destin on June 9. The next day, Kylei woke up with extreme pain in her lower leg, according to Fox10.
“Monday, we wake up to begin our day, and Kylei wakes up, and she has pain in her calf on her right leg,” her mother Michelle Brown told WKRG.
The family thought it was a charlie horse, Brown said. But the next day Kylei’s pain intensified so bad that she couldn’t even walk. She developed a fever, and her leg became swollen.
“At that point, I had to put her on my back and carry her around,” Brown said.
The family reached out to Kylei’s doctor on the way back to Indiana and were told to take Kylei to the emergency room. That’s when the family found out that the infection behind her knee was necrotizing fasciitis, a rare flesh-eating disease.
Necrotizing fasciitis can be caused by different kinds of bacteria, like Group A Strep or Vibrio vulnificus found in water. The bacteria can enter the body through an open wound.
Brown thinks Kylei had a wound on her lower leg after hurting herself on a skateboard before the family left for Florida.
One in three people who get the flesh-eating disease die, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
“They were taking her into emergency surgery, trying to remove the infection from her leg. And doing that, they were trying to save her leg and save her because the infection was moving so rapidly,” Brown told WKRG.
Kylei has had three surgeries so far but will face many more and months of therapy as she learns how to walk again.
The family has set up a GoFundMe page to collect donations to help pay for her escalating medical bills.
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The Free Library > Health > Health, general > Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences > February 28, 2019
The Free Library > Date > 2019 > February > 28 > Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Examination of differences in health indicators between efficient and inefficient countries.
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Byline: Gozde Yesilaydin
KEYWORDS: Efficiency, Fuzzy Data Envelopment Analysis, Healthcare, Statistical Analysis.
Countries are under obligation to use healthcare resources effectively without compromising on quality.1 It is very important for countries to present health services effectively and efficiently and to improve their efficiencies.2 Thus, countries have introduced healthcare reforms to improve their performance3 and all areas of their operations, review their health policies, and constantly measure their efficiency and productivity. Therefore, the need for a sustainable, efficient, and effective healthcare system is an important issue worldwide.4
There are many factors, health indicators, and indicator definitions developed by national and international organizations, reference groups, and academicians that affect the efficiency of health systems.2 For example, according to Schulz and Johnson,5 variables affecting psycho-socio-somatic health include environment (physical-natural and man-made, sociocultural-political, education, and employment), heredity, behavior (personal habits and nutrition), and healthcare services (community health, promotion, prevention, cure, and rehabilitation). Consequently, economic and social factors play a role in determining the health efficiency of countries.1
Moreover, in recent years, health indicators have been elaborated and sub-dimensions have been defined for each indicator with the "Global Reference List of 100 Core Health Indicators" developed by World Health Organization (WHO).6 In addition, health-related issues and goals have been included in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals.7
Events or situations that occur in real life might be indefinite in various aspects. Imprecise data can also be encountered due to uncertainty.8 In real problems, inputs and outputs are often imprecise.9 It is also possible to confront incomplete or incorrect data for health indicators in the statistical evaluation of efficiency about healthcare services. The assessment of healthcare efficiency under uncertainty is extremely important for the effectiveness of health reforms. To deal with uncertainty in evaluating the efficiency of health systems, fuzzy data envelopment analysis (FDEA) can be used3 to measure efficiency if data are not known precisely10 or there is an incomplete, incorrect, or indefinite datum. In FDEA, imprecision is represented by fuzzy sets or fuzzy numbers.9 FDEA, which benefits from fuzzy data, states real life situations more realistically than classical data envelopment analysis (DEA).11
This study determined whether there is a statistically significant difference between efficient and inefficient OECD countries in terms of health indicators using FDEA.
Decision Making Units and Variables: In this study, each of the 36 OECD countries was referred to as a decision making unit (DMU) and included in the analysis. Data were obtained from the OECD database12 and the World Bank website.13 Relevant literature was reviewed in the process of determining variables. The inputs included in the analysis were "number of physicians (H1)," "number of total hospital beds (H2)," "current expenditure on health (H3)," tobacco consumption % of population aged 15+ who are daily smokers (H4)," "measles immunization % of children immunized (H5)," "CO2 emissions (H6)," and "school enrollment, secondary (% gross) (H7)." The two chosen outputs were "life expectancy total population at birth (H8)" and "infant mortality, no minimum threshold of gestation period or birthweight (H9)."
Data Analysis: Data from 2015 were used where data availability was highest. If 2015 data was unavailable, the data for the nearest year was used. According to Retzlaff-Roberts, Chang, and Rubin,14 slightly older values of some variables can be used for countries when values of related years are unavailable. This adjustment is a common feature of OECD studies and unavoidable in OECD data. Similar to this, Anderson, Hurst, Hussey, and Hughes15 also used data from different years for some variables.
The implementation part of the study consisted of two steps. In the first step of the analysis, the health efficiencies of OECD countries were determined using FDEA. For efficiency measurement with FDEA, Wang, Greatbanks, and Yang's model16 was used. The mathematical model of FDEA used in this study is as above.
This model was preferred because it is widely used in the literature. Solutions have been made by creating interval data in accordance with the [alpha]-cut level approach of Zimmermann.17 The [alpha]-cut levels used in the study were 0, 0.50, and 1. The data were analyzed using NCSS 10 package program for FDEA.
After efficiency values of countries at different [alpha]-cut levels were calculated, the second step determined whether there was a statistically significant difference between efficient and inefficient countries in the selected input and output variables. Therefore, the normality of data was examined. Comparisons between groups were done using independent samples t-test for variables with normal distribution and the Mann-Whitney U test for variables with non-normal distribution. The null hypothesis was rejected at the 5% level.
Table-I: Hypotheses Testing (Independent Samples t-test).
###[alpha] = 0*###[alpha] = 0.50**###[alpha] = 1***
Hypothesis###t###p###Statistical###t###p###Statistical###t###p###Statistical
###Decision###Decision###Decision
###H1###-2.529###0.016###Accepted###-2.529###0.016###Accepted###-2.428###0.021###Accepted
###H2###-0.335###0.740###Rejected###-0.335###0.740###Rejected###-0.556###0.582###Rejected
###H3###0.197###0.845###Rejected###0.197###0.845###Rejected###0.007###0.994###Rejected
Table-II: Hypotheses Testing (Mann-Whitney U Test).
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Each variable was assessed for a statistically significant difference between efficient and inefficient countries. The data acquired for [alpha] = 0, [alpha] = 0.5, and [alpha] = 1 cut levels of upper bound efficiency values were used. The upper limit was used because the lower limit and upper limit values are the same at the [alpha] = 1 level. In addition, there was no efficient country at the lower limits of [alpha]=0 and [alpha]=0.5. This makes it impossible to compare efficient and inefficient countries with lower boundaries. Statistical data generated by the hypothesis tests are presented in Table-I and Table-II.
Hypothesis 1 was accepted for each of the three alpha cut levels. In other words, there was a statistically significant difference between efficient and inefficient countries in "the number of physicians" (H1). The mean value of inefficient countries was higher than efficient countries. The proper distribution of healthcare resources is very important. Thus, inefficient countries consumed more resources than efficient ones. No other hypotheses were accepted at any alpha level showing that "total number of hospital beds," "current expenditures on health," tobacco consumption % of population aged 15+ who are daily smokers," "measles immunization % of children immunized," or "CO2 emissions" (Table-I).
Similarly, the hypotheses with non-normal data were not accepted at any alpha level. Therefore, there was not a statistically significant difference between efficient and inefficient countries in "school enrollment," "life expectancy," or "infant mortality" (Table-II).
The healthcare system has a major impact on society, just as society impacts healthcare.5 Health is an open system interacting with many fields including social and cultural life, economy, politics, technology, and education. Thus, it might be misleading to address health by itself and specify only health-related variables. According to Varabyova and Muller,4 although socio economic and lifestyle factors were not direct measures of healthcare inputs, these factors might have an influence on the attainable production set. On the other hand, it is also important to examine environmental variables for determining efficiencies.1 Based on this opinion, environmental variables (external variables) such as smoking, immunization, air pollution, and education were included in this study.
Especially in recent years, international comparisons of health system efficiencies have attracted the attention of health policy makers.18 In this respect, it is important to evaluate, improve, and analyze the efficiencies of health-related activities of countries at the international level.1 Therefore, in this study, it was preferred to evaluate the health efficiency of OECD countries using FDEA.
DEA, which is a relative performance measurement tool,19 is widely used in assessing health efficiency. However, the studies that use FDEA are more limited.3,20-22 Most studies using FDEA in healthcare were carried out in micro form at the healthcare institution level such as hospital or clinical units. In the study by Aksoy,23 classic DEA and FDEA were used to find health efficiencies of G-20 countries. A study by Yesilaydin and Alptekin24 determined health efficiencies of OECD countries by using fuzzy data envelopment analysis. But to the best of the author's knowledge, no studies using FDEA have been tested significant differences between the efficient and inefficient status of OECD countries using statistical methods.
Thehypothesesaboutwhetherthereisastatistically significant difference between the efficient and inefficient status of countries in input and output variables, which constitute the main purpose of the study, were tested by statistical methods. According to the results, a significant difference was found between efficient and inefficient countries only in "the number of physicians" at all three [alpha]-cut levels. Similarly, in the study of Bal and Bilge,25 there was a statistically significant difference between efficient and inefficient hospitals in number of physicians and the mean of inefficient hospitals was higher than efficient ones. Unlike the results here, Ravangard et al. found a positive but insignificant relationship between the number of physicians per thousand and health system efficiency.2 Varabyova and Muller compared the efficiency of hospitals using the unbalanced panel data from OECD countries during 2000-2009 using similar input, output, and environmental variables as the current study.4
However, Varabyova and Muller did not examine any differences between the variables and the efficiency status, as in the current study. A study by Samut and Cafri1 investigated the determinants affecting hospitals' efficiencies across 29 OECD countries using DEA. According to the results, there is a negative significant relationship between health spending and efficiency. Similarly, Ravangard et al.2 found a significant positive relationship between GDP per capita and health system efficiency. However, in the current study, there was not a statistically significant difference between efficient and inefficient countries in current expenditure on health.
This study not only contributes to the literature but also provides guidance to health managers, planners, policy makers, decision makers, and academicians who are interested in the measurement of health efficiencies and making cross-country comparisons in healthcare. It has provided evidence of significant differences in countries efficiencies and the important variable for further focus. Future studies should analyze different environmental variables to determine countries' health efficiencies.
Conflict of interests: None.
Funding: None.
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Henderson's late magic strikes again as Abbey Roberts scores only goal in senior night win
Henderson County brought back its late-game magic as Abbey Roberts scored the only goal of Thursday’s 1-0 win over University Heights on senior night.
Henderson's late magic strikes again as Abbey Roberts scores only goal in senior night win Henderson County brought back its late-game magic as Abbey Roberts scored the only goal of Thursday’s 1-0 win over University Heights on senior night. Check out this story on thegleaner.com: https://www.thegleaner.com/story/sports/2019/09/19/henderson-county-beats-uha-1-0-abbey-roberts-late-goal/2340815001/
Kevin J. Patton, Henderson Gleaner Published 10:24 p.m. CT Sept. 19, 2019 | Updated 10:52 p.m. CT Sept. 19, 2019
HENDERSON, Ky. – Henderson County brought its late-game magic back to life as Abbey Roberts scored the only goal of Thursday’s senior night match in a 1-0 win over University Heights in a rematch of last year’s Second Region championship.
Roberts, one of the Lady Colonels’ five seniors, scored with 5:09 left in the match to break a scoreless tie in a defensive struggle with the Lady Blazers (6-4-2).
“A lot of teams in our region are setting up a lot more defensively against us and making us work really hard to break them down,” Henderson County coach Ben Dempsey said.
The Lady Colonels beat Hopkinsville 2-0 on Sept. 5 with two goals in the last 10 minutes of the match. They also played Madisonville to a 1-1 tie on Sept. 3 with both goals coming in the final 10 minutes.
To counter UHA’s defense, Dempsey instructed the team at halftime to have more urgency with the ball. “The more touches we took the easier it was for them to get set up,” he said.
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The Henderson County Lady Colonels celebrate Abbey Roberts (8) goal during the second half against the University Heights Academy Lady Blazers at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
Henderson County’s Abbey Roberts (8) drives to the net to make the only goal of the night against the University Heights Academy Lady Blazers at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
Henderson County’s Nadia Gilbert (2) congratulates her teammate Abbey Roberts (8) on scoring a goal in the second half against the University Heights Academy Lady Blazers at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
University Heights Academy goalkeeper Lainey Burman clears the ball during the second half against the Henderson County Lady Colonels at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
Henderson County’s Maci Onstott (5) dribbles the ball during the second half against the University Heights Academy Lady Blazers at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
Henderson County’s Reese Crafton (4), Kayla Wayne (14), Preston Hazelwood (15) and others build a wall to block a penalty kick attempt by University Heights Academy's Grace Pape (7) at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
Henderson County’s Preston Hazelwood (15) dribbles the ball past University Heights Academy's Mallory Rager (14) during the second half at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
Henderson County’s Cecilia Palummno (21) keeps the ball from University Heights Academy's Alexis Cantrell (8) and Piper Hancock (4) at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
Henderson County’s Abbey Roberts (8) and University Heights Academy's Emily Hancock (2) battle for the ball during the second half at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
Henderson County's Teriana ONan (17) makes a pass during the second half against the University Heights Academy Lady Blazers at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
Henderson County’s Abbey Roberts (8) dribbles down the field during the second half against the University Heights Academy Lady Blazers at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Roberts scored the only goal of the game leading the Lady Colonels to defeat the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
University Heights Academy's Trinity Luke (16) and Henderson County’s Nadia Gilbert (2) race to gain possession of the ball during the second half at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
Henderson County’s Cecilia Palummno (21) and University Heights Academy's Emily Hancock (2) battle for the ball at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER
To score the game-winner, Cecilia Palummo played the ball behind the goalkeeper with Roberts and teammate Nadia Gilbert racing toward the goal.
“Cecilia played the ball in behind, and it became a foot race,” Dempsey said. “Sometimes pure athleticism gets you over the line. Abbey outran the last two defenders and beat the keeper to the ball. On senior night, it makes for a good moment for her.”
Fellow seniors Morgan Green, Preston Hazelwood, Kayla Wayne and Whitnie West were also recognized in the pregame ceremonies.
West, who is out with a knee injury, wasn’t able to play but was in the starting lineup. Dempsey planned to substitute for her at the first opportunity and had her stationed near the sideline away from the action.
West, who was injured in a collision in the Sept. 9 match at Webster County, continues to have swelling in her right knee and will have an MRI on Monday.
Dempsey had no intention of West getting anywhere near the action. The ball had other ideas.
“We were hoping the ball wouldn’t go anywhere near her and the ball rolled right to her. I told her, ‘Don’t touch it.’ I was afraid somebody would try to go win the ball from her and run into her and get her hurt worse.’”
The ball went out of bounds and West subbed out after 40 seconds.
Henderson County (9-5-3) is off until the Sept. 26 boy-girl doubleheader at Christian County.
Henderson County’s Abbey Roberts (8) drives to the net to make the only goal of the night against the University Heights Academy Lady Blazers at Colonel Field in Henderson, Ky., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. The Lady Colonels defeated the Lady Blazers, 1-0. (Photo: SAM OWENS/ THE GLEANER)
Cols' streak reaches 11
Henderson County increased its winning streak to 11 matches with a 4-1 win at Ohio County on Monday.
The Colonels (11-1-2) picked up two goals from Ashton Todd and one apiece from David Gonzalez and Alex Peckenpaugh.
Wes Tompkins, Adam Gillham and Gonzalez each had an assist.
Henderson County will play Tuesday at Daviess County.
Volleyball sweep
Henderson County won its eighth straight match against Second Region competition beating Christian County 3-0.
The Lady Colonels (15-7) posted a 25-19, 25-18, 25-11 victory on the road.
Avery Marshall had a game-high 25 digs. Sophie Margelot had 19, while Alyssa Butler added 12.
Kaylee Norman totaled 24 assists, served five aces and had five digs.
Brooke Springer had a team-high 12 kills and seven blocks. Jordan Troutman had 11 assists.
The Lady Colonels will play at Daviess County on Monday.
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Porsche North America Racing heads to the Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (formerly known as Mosport) this weekend still in search of its first Tudor United SportsCar Championship of 2015.
Last time out at the Six Hours of Watkins Glen, Team Falken gave the Porsche 911 RSR its first victory of the year, beating the no. 912 works entry of Jörg Bergmeister and Earl Bamber in wet-dry-wet race at the upstate New York track.
2014 saw PNAR triumph at the season-opening 24 Hours of Daytona as well as the 12 Hours of Sebring but this season hasn’t proved as kind to the factory outfit with bad luck and mechanical problems keeping the no. 911 and no. 912 Porsche 911 RSRs away from the top step of the USCC podium.
Second for Earl Bamber and Jörg Bergmeister (left) last time out at Watkins Glen was PNAR’s best result of 2015.
Watkins Glen looked like a turning point with the no. 911 car of Patrick Pilet and Nick Tandy leading the way early on thanks to the former’s heroics during a damp opening stint.
Unfortunately, the timing of safety cars saw them drop away from the podium places, while simultaneously promoting the sister no. 912 entry into second, challenging the Team Falken car for victory in the closing stages.
The result was still the factory Porsche squad’s best finish of the season so far, with Bergmeister and Bamber taking second, bettering Pilet and Michael Christensen’s third place from Laguna Seca in May.
Team Falken were infallible at the Six Hours of Watkins Glen. Can they show the same speed as Mosport?
Last season, Tandy and 2014 co-driver Richard Lietz finished fifth at Mosport in the no. 911 Porsche 991 RSR while Christensen and Patrick Long (both of whose factory programmes see them racing in the FIA WEC full-time this year) finished ninth in the no. 912 car.
The 2.459-mile Canadian Tire Motorsport Park track is one of the faster venues on the calendar, with majority of its ten corners featuring long, sweeping radii (a world away from the twisting street courses that made up the early part of the 2015 calendar).
After today’s practice, GTLM qualifying takes place at 4:40pm Eastern Time on Saturday, before the 160-minute race is flagged off on Sunday at 12:05pm ET.
For all the latest Porsche race and rally news, check out our dedicated motorsport section now.
The no. 911 Porsche 911 RSR of Nick Tandy and Patrick Pilet set the pace during the early stages of round five.
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Shop with a Cop and Firefighter
Police, fire department host annual shopping event
Photo by Kaitlyn Rogers
Police officer Alan Bailey shops with a child during the annual Shop with a Cop and Firefighter event Dec. 3 at Target.
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Story by Peyton Sims, culture editor
Firefighters turn around the block, sounding their sirens. Kids can’t keep from smiling as they anticipate the morning that lies before them. On Dec. 3, Shop with a Cop and Firefighter was held at Target where police officers and firefighters united with children from ages 4-14 in the community to make their Christmas wishes come true.
“It just gives us an opportunity to help with kids that may not have as good of a Christmas, and it’s a lot of fun for us too,” Nash fire chief Stephen Rogers said. “We get as much out of it as they do. We look forward to it every year, it’s something that I have done personally for as long as they’ve been doing it. It’s the season of giving anyway, so it’s nice to see that [the kids] get it too.”
Shop with a cop is an annual event that allows children that may lack access to Christmas presents to shop with police officers and firefighters at Target. They work directly with CPS for this event, where children are either recommended for Shop with a Cop or are children that CPS has previously worked with.
“It’s an amazing experience watching these kids and watching the police and fire department interact with these guys. I got to shop with Ethan, and he absolutely loves Pokemons. We got several things Pokemon, a few cars and a Nerf gun. His little brother ended up with jackets, scarves and gloves, so I think they did well,” Texarkana sports manager Ross Cowling said.
It’s awesome to think that we were able to meet some of his needs and let him know there’s others that care about him as well.”
— Ross Cowling
In the past, the children were given a budget of $120, but this year, they were given a $150 budget. Target will also be providing them with a 20 percent coupon, so technically, the kids can spend up to $180. The children are assigned to an officer and will be able to leave Target with anything inside of their price range. Also, the amount of kids participating has grown this year from 100 kids to 113.
“The main goal of this event is to make Christmas an opportunity for some of these kids that might not otherwise have that. We were able to increase the number of kids and amount the child has to spend this year,” Public Information Officer Shawn Vaughn said. “There’s heart behind all of this. The volunteers come out here to make everything work and we raise money, which is obviously a big part of it, but having one-on-one interactions with the kids is the heart and soul of this whole endeavor.”
Different organizations came together throughout the year in order to raise money to make this event possible. From donations and fundraisers to small concerts held at Scottie’s Grill, Shop with a Cop wouldn’t be possible without the help of the community.
“Target provides funds, gift bags and different things like that for the children. Anytime you get to help someone that may not be able to help themselves at that particular time makes you feel really great,” Executive of Human Resources Robert Johnson said. “These kids are probably not always in favorable situations so seeing smiles on their faces and the gleam in their eyes when they look at the toys is amazing.”
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Study finds that as many as one in 300 of us may be extreme early risers
07 August 2019 - 16:33 By AFP Relaxnews
A new study has found that extreme early birds, who have no problem waking up at 4am feeling rested, may be more common than previously thought.
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New US research has found that as many as one in 300 of us may have a natural preference for going to bed extremely early and waking up fresh and revitalised in the small hours of the morning.
Led by University of California San Francisco along with the University of Utah and University of Wisconsin-Madison, the new study looked at 2,422 patients attending a sleep disorder clinic over a nine-year period to investigate the prevalence of advanced sleep phase.
People with advanced sleep phase have a body clock, also known as circadian rhythm, which is set much earlier than most. The condition is defined by an ability to fall asleep before 8:30pm and wake before 5:30am, regardless of any occupational or social obligations, and having only one sleep period per day, meaning no naps.
Other criteria include setting this sleep-wake pattern by the age of 30, not using any stimulants or sedatives, no bright lights to help with getting up early, and no medical conditions that may impact sleep. The condition is also not to be confused with the early rising that develops with normal aging, or the early waking experienced by people with depression.
"While most people struggle with getting out of bed at 4 or 5 am, people with advanced sleep phase wake up naturally at this time, rested and ready to take on the day," said the study's senior author, Louis Ptacek, MD, "These extreme early birds tend to function well in the daytime but may have trouble staying awake for social commitments in the evening."
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To assess whether they may have the condition, the patients were asked about their medical histories, past and present sleep habits on work days and work-free days, and levels of melatonin, oxygen levels in the blood, heart rate and breathing were measured among other things.
The findings, published in the journal Sleep, showed that 12 of the patients met initial screening criteria for advanced sleep phase.
As four of the 12 did not want to enroll in the study, this meant the final eight patients comprised 0.03% of the total number of patients, which became one out of 300 when applied to the general population.
Until now, the condition was thought to be very rare.
The researchers also added that this figure may be a conservative one, as the four patients who did not want to participate may have met the criteria for advanced sleep phase.
There may also be advanced sleepers who were not included in the study as they had no reason to attend the sleep clinic.
"Generally, we find that it's the people with delayed sleep phase - those night owls that can't sleep until as late as 7am - who are more likely to visit a sleep clinic. They have trouble getting up for work and frequently deal with chronic sleep deprivation," said Ptacek.
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Likud sans Netanyahu could result in Blue and White victory, poll shows
Political impasse unlikely to end after a third election, Channel 12 survey indicates, unless the embattled prime minister is no longer head of the ruling party
By TOI staff 27 November 2019, 12:54 am 1 Edit
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressees his supporters at party headquarters after elections in Tel Aviv, September 18, 2019. (Ariel Schalit/AP)
A new election is not likely to get the country out of its current political impasse, according to a poll published Tuesday, unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is out of the picture.
The Channel 12 survey found little change in the parliamentary math that has prevented the formation of a government after two consecutive elections in April and September. That changes dramatically if Netanyahu is no longer Likud’s candidate for prime minister.
According to the poll, Blue and White will once again, as it has in September, emerge the largest party, rising to 34 seats from its current 33.
Likud would come in a close second, with 33 to its current 32.
The third-largest party, yet again, is the Arab Joint List alliance, with 13, the same number as today.
Blue and White party chairman MK Benny Gantz at the Blue and White headquarters on elections night in Tel Aviv, on September 18, 2019. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
The figures change a bit for the smaller parties — ultra-Orthodox factions are stable, while both the smaller left-wing and right-wing parties shrink.
Shas and United Torah Judaism got 8 each, meaning one less for Shas and one more for UTJ than the current Knesset.
On the right, New Right wins 6, while Jewish Home-National Union drops below the 3.25-percent electoral threshold to 2.9% of votes. Since the two factions together won 7 seats in September, that marks only a small change overall. On the left, Labor-Gesher drops from 6 seats to 5, while the Democratic Camp drops from 5 to 4.
The tally, then, for the rightist-Haredi coalition that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to lead, is 55 — the same as today, and six short of the 61-seat majority required to form a government.
One of the poll’s most interesting findings, and the one that ensures the political stalemate is likely to continue, is the strong showing for Yisrael Beytenu, whose leader Avigdor Liberman has refused to join any coalition except a secularist national unity government with both Likud and Blue and White.
Yisrael Beytenu leader Avigdor Liberman tours the Sarona Market shopping center in Tel Aviv on election day, September 17, 2019. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
His stubbornness has paid off handsomely, bringing him from 5 in the April election to 8 in September — to 9 in the latest poll.
That may be why respondents said by a two-to-one margin, 54% to 26%, that Netanyahu would continue to find himself unable to form a coalition, even after a third election. On the left and center, 77% predicted Netanyahu would fail, while the right was split evenly, with 41% predicting failure and 40% predicting success.
But everything changes if the embattled Netanyahu, facing corruption charges in three criminal cases, is forced out as Likud leader.
In the poll, respondents were asked how they would vote if Netanyahu’s main primary challenger, MK Gideon Sa’ar, was leading Likud instead.
The answer bodes poorly for Likud, as votes are reshuffled among right-wing parties, largely to its detriment, while no real difference emerges in the final tally of parliamentary blocs.
Likud MK Gideon Sa’ar seen with Likud supporters during an event in the city of Hod Hasharon, November 25, 2019. (Yossi Zeliger/Flash90)
Thus, Likud falls precipitously to 26 seats. Some of those lost Likud votes, as has happened in the past, go to Shas, which jumps to 10 seats. More go to New Right, which leaps to 9 seats.
The far-right Jewish Home-National Union would not enjoy a similar windfall from Likud’s losses, remaining outside the Knesset at 2.9% of votes.
Outside the rightist-Haredi factions, Blue and White rises slightly to 35 seats, widening the gap with Likud to fully 9 seats.
The Joint List stays at third place, with the same 13. UTJ stays at 8.
The left, too, is largely unaffected: Labor-Gesher at 6 and Democratic Camp at 4.
Then-education minister Naftali Bennett and then-justice minister Ayelet Shaked from the New Right party at an election campaign tour in central Jerusalem on January 23, 2019. (Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)
And, crucially, kingmaker Yisrael Beytenu retains its strength at 9 seats.
A rightist-Haredi coalition, then, would stand at 53, but with a smaller Likud unlikely to get the first shot at forming a coalition, could have a harder time preventing a Gantz-led government in the next round.
Then again, with Netanyahu gone and Sa’ar thought to be more open to compromise for a unity government, Likud may not need the rest of the conservative factions. Blue and White and Likud could form a 61-seat coalition all by themselves, with Liberman’s 9 added in for good measure, not to mention others who have already said they would be happy to join such a government, like New Right (9) and Labor-Gesher (6).
A Sa’ar-led Likud, the poll suggests, would therefore likely end the political deadlock in a way that would benefit Blue and White, New Right and Yisrael Beytenu, and those factions in Likud (and there are a few) eager to move on from the Netanyahu era.
The big losers, of course, would be Netanyahu himself and the Haredi parties.
Interior Minister Aryeh Deri (C), Deputy Health Minister Yaakov Litzman (L) and United Torah Judaism MK Moshe Gafni attend a Shas party conference at the Ramada Hotel in Jerusalem on February 16, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90/File)
Another relevant data point from the survey concerns overall public trust in Sa’ar.
Given a choice of Netanyahu or Gantz for who was most fit to be prime minister, 40% said Netanyahu and 39% Gantz. (Another 14% said neither was fit, 7% did not know.)
Asked the same question with Sa’ar and Gantz, Gantz sees 40%, Sa’ar 23%. “Neither” jumped to 24%, “Don’t know” to 13%.
The survey was conduct by pollster Mano Geva and the Midgam institute, with 510 adult respondents answering by phone and online on November 26. The margin of error was 4.4%.
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Worth Watching: A Killer 'Women' Finale, 'Sheldon' Discovers Tolkien, 'Sunnyside' Down, an 'Evil' Child?
Matt Roush October 17, 2019 7:00 am
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A selective critical checklist of notable Thursday TV:
Why Women Kill (streaming on CBS All Access): It's a literal dance of death in the season finale of Marc Cherry's dark comedy of domestic turmoil across the decades. (Kill was just renewed for a second season, featuring all new characters — and presumably a different setting.) In a stylish twist, all three storylines converge in the same Pasadena house as climactic events overlap in 1962, 1974 and 2019, criss-crossing each other in a stimulating and melodramatic blur. In 1962, Beth Ann (Ginnifer Goodwin) comes to grips with the depths of husband Rob's (Sam Jaeger) betrayal with a revenge plot befitting Hitchcock. Present-day couple Taylor (Kirby Howell-Baptiste) and Eli (Reid Scott) try to distance themselves from full-blown psycho Jade (Alexandra Daddario). And in what has surprisingly evolved from the campiest to the most moving tale, 1970s socialite Simone (Lucy Liu) takes the high road in dealing with her ailing husband (Jack Davenport), her young lover (Leo Howard) and even the vengeful mom-ster (Katie Finneran) who tried to ruin her life and reputation. There's a high body count, but not all could be classified as murder.
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The CBS All Access drama, starring Lucy Liu and Ginnifer Goodwin, interweaves three tales of marital discord.
Young Sheldon (8/7c, CBS): So this is how an obsession starts. When the family tries to wean the young genius (Iain Armitage) off of science, he turns to fantasy as a diversion, cracking Tolkien's Lord of the Rings for the first time: "Ooh, that sounds intellectually bankrupt, I'll give it a shot." Before long, he's diving deep into incompatible timelines, foreshadowing many a nerdy pop-culture debate in years to come on The Big Bang Theory.
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A Million Little Things (9/8c, ABC): So just who is this mystery man Eric (Jason Ritter), who's been hanging around Maggie's (Allison Miller) mom (Melora Hardin) since she moved to Boston? The answer is revealed this week, and as usual, it doesn't go over all that well with prickly Maggie, stirring more recriminations. This emotional crisis plays out against stormy weather that causes a blackout, which could be either the last straw for Regina's (Christina Moses) struggling restaurant or a necessary wake-up call.
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Sunnyside (9:30/8:30c, NBC): It's curtains — on NBC, anyway — for this underpowered comedy about a reforming schnook (Kal Penn) who coaches a group of wacky immigrants on the path to citizenship. But the fall season's first casualty isn't over quite yet. After this week, the remaining episodes in the 10-episode order will stream online on Thursdays on the NBC app, nbc.com and other digital platforms. In the network finale, Garrett (Penn) helps social-media obsessives Jun Ho (Joel Kim Booster) and Mei Lin (Poppy Liu) get ready for a visit from their wealthy father. Better he should have taught them how not to be cultural stereotypes.
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Evil (10/9c, CBS): In the strongest episode yet of this intriguing mystery of the soul, Kristen (Katja Herbers) and David (Mike Colter) take different paths as they dig into the troubled psyche of a sociopathic 9-year-old (Luke Judy). His worried parents fear young Eric is possessed by a demon who seeks to harm them and their new baby. Is an exorcism required? Or could there be environmental causes? On the home front, Kristen is worried for her four rambunctious daughters after they get caught up in a macabre game projected in the VR devices their grandmother (Christine Lahti) foolishly brought home.
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New Shops Debut in Tysons Corner Center Ahead of the Holidays
Ashley Hopko November 20, 2019 at 2:15pm
Christmas pop-up in Tysons Corner Center (Staff photo by Ashley Hopko)
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Seletti at BrandBox (Staff photo by Ashley Hopko)
Several new stores took residency in Tysons Corner Center throughout the last weeks — including a holiday shop with locally sourced gifts.
Newcomers to the mall include the Creative Collective POPUP, Seletti, Terres da’ Afrique — all in BrandBox spaces on the first level — and Beauty Nail Bar upstairs.
Creative Collective reopened for the season on Friday (Nov. 15) and will remain open through Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) during mall hours from 10 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. daily.
The shop acts as a market for roughly 2o local vendors offering a variety of goods including hats, jewelry, leatherworks, prints and even children’s books. Shoppers also have the opportunity to meet the artists and vendors in person and ask them about their craft.
Meanwhile, Italian home goods store Seletti sells furniture, decorations, lights and other items. The Tysons Corner Center location is the company’s first physical store in the U.S.
One of their bestsellers is a $400 monkey lamp, a store representative told Tysons Reporter.
“Some people are familiar with our brand and others are just intrigued,” the spokesperson said about people who stop in for a look, adding that the company is trying to gauge interest for the brand around Tysons.
If the pop-up is successful in the next six months, the brand might decide to open up a permanent shop elsewhere in the mall, the representative said.
Terres da’ Afrique, which opened Saturday (Nov. 16), sits right next to Seletti in BrandBox and offers shoppers personal skincare products including massage and facial oil.
Located on level two of the mall near the Paul Mitchell School, beauty Nail Bar made its debut roughly two weeks ago, an employee told Tysons Reporter.
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Google has patented a foldable phone with pages – yes, pages!
Chris Smith | June 27, 2019 6:53 pm BST
Could foldable smartphones one day look more like a book, with pages for each open app? Google is at least exploring this bizarre possibility, judging by a recent patent filing.
A recently granted patent, discovered by Let’s Go Digital, shows the internet giant is pondering a ‘smart book’ that would enable users to literally flip the page between Gmail and Maps, for example.
Just like a regular book, the patent shows a hinged spine individual screens could be attached to. The outer covers would offer non-flexible displays, but on the inside Google is considering how to use flexible screens as pages. Such is the design, it would be possible to customise how many pages are included.
Google envisions the smart book’s spine harbouring many of the necessary components in order to keep those pages slim and flexible. That’s necessary. The patent, which was filed last year (via DigitalTrends), also outlines how close the screens would be to each other, with as little as 0.005mm between them. So, we could expect the battery, processors and connectivity hardware to sit within the spine.
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Image credit: Let’s Go digital
All of this would take a radical redesign of what we’ve come to expect from the finely-tuned internals of a modern smartphone, but it’s certainly exciting.
The drawings are about as basic as possibly imaginably and it would obviously be much more refined if Google brought such a solution to market. In the patent, Google explains the design could eventually strike the perfect balance between portability and functionality.
At Google I/O back in May, the company confirmed that is has been working on a number of different foldable prototypes. Right now such a design appears to be fantastical, especially given the issues Samsung is having with the straightforward-by-comparison Galaxy Fold, but it’s certainly one to keep an eye on.
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Mike Lunsford: It’s time for chili when it gets chilly
If an answering machine message can sound urgent, I had one blinking red-alert when I got home last Saturday afternoon. Suzanne Rukes, a friend who belongs to a cadre of caring folks that is trying to keep our local township civic center afloat, needed someone to help judge their annual chili cook-off. She wanted to know if I’d be willing to lend a taste bud or two to the cause.
Joanie and I had already planned to go to the supper, so we’d have a nice Saturday night without dishes to wash or a kitchen table to clear off. Although I had planned to work outside until dark, I cooled my leaf blower an hour early and headed into town, hopeful that a strong west wind wouldn’t blast away the work I already had waiting to tarp and haul to the hillside.
I can hardly be considered a man of refined culinary tastes, and despite knowing absolutely nothing about what makes quality chili, I simply planned to reward the entry that tasted the best to me, regardless of its looks or ingredients. I was hungry, and I figured that most of the chili would taste pretty much the same.
But, I soon discovered that judging and enjoying a meal are two very different things. First, I worked with another judge — one who will remain nameless here and who had previous experience — so we needed to come to a consensus.
For all I knew, he may have thought chili needed to come with its own fire extinguisher or had to hearken back to his peanut butter-and-jelly days in the school cafeteria; yet, I knew almost immediately that I was outclassed when he said he noted a “hint of cilantro” in one of the samples we first tried. I told him I agreed, although I could have had a bowl of cilantro in front of me and not been sure of what it was. Judges, I thought, must appear confident…
As it turned out, we also were given a list of judging criteria to use as we eyed, slurped, and sniffed our way through the entries. We were to determine a single winner from 12 samples based on characteristics such as aroma and aftertaste, consistency and appearance. That menu of items was helpful, but the most complicating factor to our task was that we liked all of the chili we were given. It took us about an hour to finally agree on one winner.
Had I known that I was going to get Suzanne’s call that day, I might have done a little reading before I judged. I’ve eaten chili my whole life; my mom used to make it in a big cast iron pot, so my first remembrances of the stuff came from her kitchen and her recipe. She included beans in her soup, but she didn’t include noodles, which for some reason seems to have become an international social media concern over the past few years. I don’t think that any of the entries that night included pasta either, so to me, that question seems rather moot now.
My wife makes good chili too; she actually likes it a little less spicy than I do, so the extra chili powder and onions and fresh salsa are sides on our table; we both enjoy saltine crackers, a bit of sour cream, and a generous helping of grated cheese with our chili too. It somehow makes a cold night better to walk into the backdoor of the house and smell the scent of chili simmering on the stove.
I had no idea that chili actually has a rather complicated and controversial past until I read a wonderful online article at “What’s Cooking America?” Through it, I learned that one misconception most chili eaters have is that it originated in Mexico, which it apparently didn’t. Some believe a 17th century Southwestern American Indian legend that Sister Mary Agreda — “The Lady in Blue” — who never left Spain, first recorded a recipe for the dish that included venison or antelope, onions, tomatoes and chili peppers.
Others have come to support an early 18th century account that claims 16 families arrived in Bexar (San Antonio) from the Canary Islands in 1731 under the orders of King Philip V of Spain. It was said they enjoyed a “spicy Spanish stew,” that today we call chili.
It is also said that by the 19th century, some priests were calling on their flocks to avoid chili, particularly since hotter peppers were being used as an ingredient. According to the legends described on the site, there were sermons describing chili as “The Soup of the Devil,” and being as “…hot as hell’s brimstone.”
Although my palate was challenged last week by a wide array of chili samples, I have to believe that if I were to do it again, I might come up with a different winner, although the unusually sweet recipe our champion followed still beckons me for a second helping. I remember that I was particularly smitten with a blonde chicken chili that included corn it its recipe, and then there was also a vegan chili, a woodsman chili with venison, spicy chili, mild chili, and one I might refer to as nuclear chili, which led me to beg through blistered lips for an additional bottle of water.
A cold rain is falling as I write this; we are to get an inch or two of early snow tonight too, and temperatures are to dip into the teens and set new record lows. I don’t like the weather trends I’m seeing at all.
So, when Joanie asked me what I’d like to have for supper, I told her that chili sounded good to me, and I would be happy to eat her homemade specialty even though I left my grading criteria on the cook-off table.
She told me there was canned chili in the cabinet and I could rate that. Boy, judges can let power go to their heads sometimes.
You can contact Mike Lunsford at hickory913@gmail.com; his website is at www.mikelunsford.com. He will be signing his books at the Vigo County Public Library on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Connecticut, Intent on Improving In-State Rail Connections, Plans Bond Release
July 30th, 2010 | 55 Comments
» New Haven-Hartford-Springfield corridor would get significantly improved service, opening up possibility of Inland Route New York-Boston trains.
As the competition for the rapidly diminishing federal funds for intercity rail heats up, states are apparently taking seriously Washington’s call for increasing local spending on such projects. The $10.5 billion thus far allocated by the Congress for this transportation mode may encourage state and municipal governments to devote much more of their own funds to the program. Indeed, the U.S. Department of Transportation — at least behind the scenes — seems to be informing states that the only way they’ll receive future grants is by committing some of their own budgets to new tracks and rolling stock.
This is the case in Connecticut, which received only $40 million in the first distribution of funds this past January. Governor Jodi Rell (R), who is in her last year in office, wants more, so she has asked the State Bond Commission to release $260 million for the reconstruction of the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield (MA) corridor, which runs roughly north-south through the center of the state. Connecticut hopes to bring in an additional $220 million from Washington later this year, enough to fund the first phase of the project.
The announcement ups the ante for other states that want the federal government to chip in for their own rail programs.
Connecticut’s project, which has been discussed for more than a decade, would double-track the entire corridor between New Haven and Springfield, a 62-mile Amtrak-owned line that is currently used by half a dozen Amtrak intercity trains a day. Much of the second track was torn out in the mid-1990s.
Stations would be upgraded to high-level platforms at each of the nine existing and three new stations. Once the improvements are completed in 2015, commuter trains would run every thirty minutes during peak periods and every hour at other times. Operations would be substantially bettered: Average train speeds are expected to rise from 40 mph to around 60 mph; daily round-trip trains to Hartford and Springfield would increase from six to 25 or more; travel times from Hartford to New York would decrease from 2h46 to 2h09, and travelers will be able to get to Worcester, Massachusetts from Penn Station in 3h49, a considerable improvement.
The funding that the state received in January already ensures the double tracking of ten miles of the corridor. Electric operations, necessary for direct Metro-North or Amtrak Northeast Regional service into Manhattan, would cost another $100 million and will not be included in the current project.
A 2005 report on the project suggested that the program would only attract about 3,000 daily riders, but that estimate may be low; the study claimed that only eight people would ride out of New Haven Union Station during the morning peak hour — this is a definite underestimate.
Even so, Governor Rell’s claim that “this is the most exciting mass transit project ever in the state of Connecticut” is too exuberant: The New Haven Line Metro-North trains from New Haven, Bridgeport, and Stamford to New York’s Grand Central will remain far bigger ridership generators and fulfill a more important function in the state’s commuting patterns. And it could be argued that support for streetcar lines in the state could play a bigger role in determining the future of the state’s cities.
But in terms of improving the national rail network, the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield project is a fantastic investment. If the entire Inland Route is electrified (the route runs from New Haven north to Springfield, and then east to Boston), it could provide direct and vital access from Central Connecticut and Massachusetts to the large Boston and New York metropolitan areas. Intercity trains running along the line from New Haven to Boston will increase in number to six daily. Connecticut’s project will leave room for the future installation of overhead catenary.
In addition, the improvements along the New Haven-Springfield route, in conjunction with the realignment of service to Burlington, Vermont partly funded by the federal government in January, will radically alter the ability of northern New Englanders to get into New York City. Future funding will go towards connecting the line to Montréal, allowing trains from Boston to the Canadian city. Amtrak service to White River Junction from Penn Station will run in 5h32, compared to 7h36 today. In addition, the opening of full double-tracked corridor will ensure more reliable commutes. The Vermonter, which runs on the line now, has an on-time performance of only 84%.
Though the upgraded line does not fit anyone’s definition of high-speed rail, it is exactly the type of improved, fast-enough service that will allow more Americans to take the train without sacrificing their time compared to driving in a car. Connecticut’s decision to implement both commuter rail and improved intercity rail (the latter mandated by the fact that the U.S. grant program is explicitly not for commuter rail) will mean that new operations will be used by a whole variety of users, not be confined to a single purpose.
Image above: Hartford rail station, from Flickr user Mamorital (cc)
By Yonah Freemark on July 30th, 2010 | Listed: Commuter Rail, Connecticut, Intercity Rail, New Haven | 55 Comments
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30 July 2010 at 21:33 · Reply
off subject…this article for 10 great cities for young people cites Kansas City building a light rail.
http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/10-great-cities-for-young-adults.html
Only 3,000 riders a day? That had to be a flawed study. Downtown Hartford has something like upwards of 100,000 commuters a day (probably much more). If only 1% of those commuters switched to rail, that’s already 1,000 riders just to Hartford. Good rush hour service from Windsor, Berlin, and Newington should bring more than that, and cities like Meriden, Wallingford, and Hamden could be opened to the Hartford job market and away from their New Haven-centric existence, further increasing ridership. Throw in connections to Metro-North, commutation to Springfield or New Haven, and incidental trips such as to Yale, the new Gateway Community College in New Haven, or to things like court dates in New Haven or Hartford and the rail line becomes quite useful. New Haven could even start to develop it’s overflow surface lots and ask potential jurors to take the train from Wallingford or Meriden, helping the city reclaim its downtown. I haven’t heard anything about a connection to Bradley Airport, but that also has the potential to add at least a few hundred riders a day.
The point is that expansion of service on this line allows the corridor to think of new transportation options, instead of just the car. Of course I’d love to see some kind of transit corridor from West Hartford, through Downtown, into East Hartford to complement this line, but I know my state and that’s years away.
This project also potentially opens up the area to the New York commuter market, especially if the line is ever electrified and Metro-North MUs can run up to Hartford, recreating the old New York, New Haven, and Hartford main route.
This is all without saying how this helps Amtrak increase service in the northeast. I’m also curious as to how construction of this line will impact current service, as State Street station in New Haven will be expanded, and most of the stations on this line are currently low platforms hemmed in by city streets. I’m very intrigued at how the Wallingford station would be rebuilt; it’s station house is from 1871, and town streets prevent the platform from being more than 2 cars. I doubt grade separation is on the table, but how could electrification take place without it?
Cap'n Transit
This is a big improvement over the “2005 report” that you link to that proposed only double-tracking 18 miles of the line. I’m glad they’re planning on restoring the whole 40 miles of double-track operations that were torn out.
I go up to the Pioneer Valley at least once a year, and the “Palmer reverse” – well, I’m glad I’m never in a hurry when I take that train! Still, it’d be nice to shave an hour or so off the trip.
So, what’s the next project? Restoring passenger service on the old New York and New England line from Brewster to Danbury, Waterbury, New Britain and Hartford?
2 August 2010 at 10:49 · Reply
Cap’n.
You’re getting to a very important point here.
A connection service between Metro North’s lines somewhere higher than 125th Street is well needed. Sure you have the 13 bus from Tarrytown to White Plains to Port Chester is available, but some upper end connections would really help mobility in the region.
I remember reading one of the Tappan Zee bridge replacement ideas was to connect a commuter rail to all five Metro-North lines, including the NJTransit ones, running from Port Chester to the Tappan Zee bridge site and westward. I doubt that project will ever happen considering NY state’s dire straits but it always seemed to me to be a great possible expansion of the Metro-North system.
The Tappan Zee bridge replacement study is still underway. Major infrastructure projects spend a VERY long time in the study phases these days. Appears that they are zeroing in on building a commuter rail connection line from Suffern across the Hudson river to the Metro-North Hudson line that would run into Grand Central. A bus corridor would run to connections to the Harlem and New Haven lines. Maps and alternatives can be found at http://www.tzbsite.com/index.html. As for NY state being in dire straits, they have to invest in better transportation options and infrastructure if the goal is to have businesses stay or move there.
Mad Park
Obviously BOS-SPG electrification and re-doubling must follow. Rebuilding the old B&M line north from SPG to BRA is extremely important to improve Vermont/MTL services from NYP and WAS (and maybe even to/from Florida in winter). Service through Amherst could continue with 2 trains a day from BOS through to MTR and a couple of more originating/terminating at WRJ. And that’s only a start.
Boston-Worcester is a natural for electrification, now that it’s owned by the State of Massachusetts.
Worcester-Springfield is much trickier, as it’s still a major freight route. It deserves a separate fast passenger route.
The Palmer Reverse will cease soon. The train will run from VT to Spfld w/out going through Palmer.
BOS-SPG improvements and electrification, as stated, should definitely be the next step. Then you have both the inland and the water route for BOS-NYP. I thought I read something that the inland route could be brought down to 2h30m for BOS-NYP, while the best we can probably get on the water route is 3h0m. Can anyone back this up?
After this, I think another logical step in addition to connecting the Vermonter to Montreal and improving the tracks, is improving and electrifying the line from SPG-ALB.
Can anyone back this up?
No, because it’s false. The worst section for NY-Boston is between NY and New Haven, which both routes would share. East of the CT/RI state line, the Shore Line is largely straight and already built to high-speed rail standards; no other route has anything approaching that. Within Connecticut the Shore Line is curvy, but east of New Haven it can be bypassed on I-95 very easily.
“Within Connecticut the Shore Line is curvy, but east of New Haven it can be bypassed on I-95 very easily.”
I would hardly categorize rerouting the NEC ROW in eastern CT to use I-95 as easy. There are some selected segments in eastern CT where the ROW could be rerouted to use the I-95 ROW, but there appears to be no plans to do so. The NEC infrastructure Master Plan which was released in May only calls for a high level CT River bridge replacement and some minor track capacity expansion in the New Haven to Westerly segment. I think Amtrak has thrown in the towel on doing much to improve the Shore Line route because of the political and financial obstacles.
Amtrak does have plans to fix curves and improve the NYP to New Rochelle 20 mile stretch which they own. There will be some very modest overall speed increases on the New Haven line in whatever decade Metro-North and CDOT actually finish their upgrades to the catenary, tracks and replace several bridges.
The Shore Line route is reasonably fast (well compared to the rest of CT) from East Haven to Old Saybrooke. It is the east of the CT River to RI segment that could make some use of the I-95 ROW. But we are spending $105 million to replace the Niantic River bridge. Going to be hard sell to bypass that anytime soon.
The only remaining grade crossings on the NEC are from just west of New London to Stonington. Getting rid of those grade crossings along with significant speed improvements could be used to justify rerouting the NEC to follow I-95 just west of New London and then cutting back to the current NEC somewhere east of Mystic. Done right, this could possibly reduce travel times between New Haven and Boston by 10-15 minutes by my WAG. That strikes me as a worthwhile improvement, but I don’t see the political support there yet to do anything this ambituous until we get serious about funding HSR in the US; on the order of $10 billion a year type money.
One issue with the inland route is the Springfield to Worcester segment. This is owned by CSX and even a casual look at google Earth shows that it is anything but straight. Planning and building a new faster and straighter ROW suitable for reasonably high speed passenger rail of 125 to 150+ mph in that segment could take a long time, even if the money spigot was turned on tomorrow.
I believe the area on the inland route above the right-of-way in Palmer is MA state land. That area is very curvy and at least represents one of the areas where speed can be improved.
Going to be hard sell to bypass that anytime soon.
It’s never going to be abandoned. Shore Line East trains and Amtrak regional will be on it until they perfect transporter technology as seen on Star Trek. Doesn’t mean the express train from Boston to New York has to be on it.
The Penn Studio study suggested using the I-84 RoW between Hartford and Worcester. I have my doubts about that study as a whole, but this suggestion seems reasonable and might even be affordable.
The I-84/I-90 route is feasible, but the problem is that the freeways aren’t entirely straight, and the terrain around is quite rugged; high-speed track may require tunnels there. To say nothing of the fact that there are some unavoidable curves between New Haven and Hartford. In contrast, the area around I-95 is flat enough that construction there can be done without tunnels and (more or less) without eminent domain.
The Penn Studio study connected up a lot of campuses where horny undergrads hope to meet other horny undergrads. For people less interested in that, the route has some flaws.
Cameron Slick
This project is amongst the best sorts of incrementalist projects akin to the improvements the first leg of the TGV made. While this particular project isn’t on that magnitude of ambition, electrifying and connecting other corridors (Keystone, Connecticut) make the corridor much more useful for many more people.
Your proposal Alan, makes the most sense for what I’ve read about moving anything NEC to I-95. Serving New London looks unavoidable, but the right of way between there and Mystic looks quite ideal and spacious for HSR. Does anyone know what the terrain is like, or the age of the overpasses?
Also, federal money is now for work to begin on the $71 M Springfield Union Station renovation. http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/07/springfields_union_station_on.html
I’d guess that it would take several billions of dollars to bring the inland line up to 110 MPH status – it is curvy in MA west of WOR, lots of grade crossings all along the way.
@Rebecca – Really? Last I looked, the B&M line reconstruction north of SPG had not started – still lightweight rail and lots of weds and bushes along the line. Have I missed something?
It hasn’t started, but MA received $70 to reroute through Holyoke, Northampton and Greenfield, instead of routing through Amherst. That construction should be starting in the near future.
Without electrification this pretty much is a waste. The purpose of the line should be to increase movement and make it easy to get to NYC, New Haven, as well as intermediate destinations. And if Amtrak ever wanted to create a second ROW to Boston and use part of this ROW, electrification is pretty much mandatory. Don’t get me wrong, I support (strongly) rail between New Haven and Springfield, but unless they either electrify the line or make it so electrification is easier in the future (and of course plan for it), or they use DMU operation, all they’re getting is pretty much pork.
The New Haven – Springfield branch is being planned for electrification. BOS-SPG isn’t that far along yet, but I wouldn’t believe that it wouldn’t be setup for electrification.
One advantage of the New Haven to Springfield line is that it is owned by Amtrak. Gets around the problem of using a line owned by and used mainly for freight trains. Makes it a lot easier to define this as a core HSR/intercity rail corridor.
I also think it may be a mistake not to plan for electrification and being aggressive in closing grade crossings and straightening curves where feasible as part of the overall upgrade of the line from the start. If they start operations with diesel trains, that may create a reluctance to switch to electrification because of the sunk cost in the diesel trains. If there is enough funding the next 6 year transportation bill for HSR, CDOT and Amtrak should go ahead and seek funding to electrify the line and upgrade to 110+ mph speeds before they finish the track upgrades and start expanded commuter and Amtrak service.
The decision to go for high level platforms at all the stations on the route is a good one. PA wants to upgrade all the stations on the Keystone East corridor to high level platforms as well. If the NHV-Springfield corridor is electrified, running a once or twice daily Harrisburg, PA to Springfield, MA direct Regional or even an Acela train (once all the stations have high level platforms) might be an interesting experiment.
Yes, it’s a huge factor that this key stretch is Amtrak-owned. A little vague in the reports, but will it all be Amtrak-operated as well, including the commuter trains? On that same track, it’s also vague about the rolling stock, like who will pay and when it will be ordered. And how much will be ordered; for 25 trains a day in Hartford sounds like a good many railcars. (What is that 25 number anyway, two dozen roundtrips New Haven-Springfield and one Vermonter per day?) In the absence of the key details, I think we can assume that no funding has been officially committed by anybody for passenger cars or locomotives.
The absence of these specifics is probably a good thing at this point, because other things are so interrelated. Is the FRA going to lighten up on the requirements for passenger cars before this order is placed? Can the rolling stock order be combined with other orders to share a volume discount? Will Amtrak be going forward with its multibillion dollar fleet replacement plans by then? When will Amtrak place the oder for the next generation Acelas? Will the commuter cars for the Connecticut Valley be more like Metro North’s or more like Regionals or Keystone cars? Etc.
So they don’t know what kind of rolling stock to order yet, and it might, just might, turn out to be electric equipment when they do.
I don’t know what the plans are for operating the commuter service, but my guess is that they would combine it with the SLE operation. Make it a single Connecticut Rail Express (CRE?) operation with 2 lines: the SLE and the Springfield lines. Maybe even have a couple of daily trains that go from New London to Springfield. But because Springfield is in MA, MA will have a say in how the commuter service is setup to Springfield. Amtrak may operate the commuter service under contract, but it is run like the SLE, it would not be a Amtrak branded service.
Looking up Short Line East in wiki, I had forgotten that they currently run diesel engines. But SLE is apparently buying M8 electric cars, so they could keep the diesel P40 engines and rolling stock for use on the Springfield corridor until it gets electrified.
Amtrak will still run some Regionals to Springfield, the Vermonter and very likely any additional Vermonter and central MA service to points north of Springfield. Amtrak would also benefit the most from electrification of the corridor because then they only have to switch the engine(s) on the Vermonter (s) heading north of Springfield.
If a new generation of Acela is ordered, are those trains still going to be in operation, or operable? If another line, like LA-San Fran, Tampa-ORL, or CHI-STL route actually get built, can they be sent to those corridors?
The Acelas currently in use will never be in use on a greenfield high-speed line in the US. In both California and Florida, the state is looking primarily at foreign railroads with experience operating high-speed intercity trains; in California, Amtrak isn’t even a potential operator. In addition, the standards California plans on using are cribbed from the TGV and ICE, which have a maximum axle load of 17 metric tons; the Acela power cars have an axle load of 22 tons, so they’re out.
Alan Figgatt
The Acela requires electrification and high level platforms. The trainset is also heavy and limited to a max speed of around 160-165 mph. CA HSR will be using their own 220 mph trainset on their routes. Tampa-Orlando eventually to Miami is going to be new trainsets. CHI-StLouis is likely only to be electrified as part of a true HSR corridor which is a long ways off.
Any plans Amtrak has for Acela replacements are years away from even putting out bids for an order. Amtrak has written about plans to buy 5 more Acela trainsets and additional coaches to add to the current fixed consists. But such a limited production run presents a problem. If Amtrak does someday move the Acelas from front-line service, the Keystone service might be one place they go.
Thanks Alan and Alon, for the information. Does Amtrak planning on cannibalizing them eventually, or could they be reappropriated onto a high-speed mixed traffic line, like my line to the Twin Cities? I ask because what we’re bound to get are the Talgo gas-turbines, which I heard the West Coasters love, but am thinking if the costs of Peak Oil come sooner, then our Talgos will go to a less dense corridor, and then the Acelas would come here, kind of like a rolling stock hand-me-down.
Also, terrible to hear that California won’t even consider Amtrak as an operator and are just oodling to foreigners. I’m not a xenophobe, I just think it shows how business has given the high ground on research and development.
Cameron, Amtrak has no plans to extend electrification to new lines, hence no plans to move the Acelas to other regions. Potentially it might use the Acelas on Keystone, but more likely it recognizes that the trains are a dead-end and will get rid of them once it gets the next-generation trains.
With California, the intention is to get people with experience in high-speed rail. Amtrak hasn’t even tried to offer itself as an operator. In Florida Amtrak is trying to play up the angle of operating trains “at speeds up to 150 mph,” but it’s a longshot.
I believe the scheme involves buying new *electric* trains, using them on the Shore Line, and then shifting the *diesels* currently used on the Shore Line to the Hartford/Springfield line.
There won’t be any “sunk cost” in new diesels, and we can hopefully get the momentum for electrification prior to the diesels becoming completely clapped out.
This plan may eventually also help to solve the problem on the NEC between New Rochelle and New Haven, politically speaking.
It’s about 86 miles NYC to Philly, or 1hr12 on the current Acela timetable — and it’s about 96 miles NYC-Hartford.
Yonah says, “Travel times from Hartford to New York would decrease from 2h46 to 2h09.”
If you want to get that down to about 2 hours, electrify the section to New Haven.
Now if you want really fast trains, like Philly has, well, you’ve got this section operated by Metro North, but it needs some work …
To be honest, I doubt that this will increase the political will to increase speeds on the New Rochelle-New Haven section. Connecticut is showing that it’s interested in regional rail, again, but won’t do what it takes to institute high-speed intercity rail. The biggest political problems in Connecticut are a) Metro-North’s 75 mph speed limit, b) Amtrak’s timid planning, and c) NIMBYism in the towns the NEC passes through.
Now, the Springfield project is pretty good by itself. It (slightly) improves intercity rail, it’s a decent regional corridor, and the problems it does have (e.g. the awkward number of daily roundtrips) are the same problems that repeatedly crop up everywhere else in North America.
Okay, scrub what I said about the number of daily roundtrips being akward. I misread it as 25 trains per day (i.e. 12.5 roundtrips), not as 25 roundtrips. 25 roundtrips is a good frequency.
This is a good plan, and not just because it’s a rail improvement. The infrastructure proposal is such that even though the trip times still suck, there will be plenty of opportunity to increase speeds in the future. High-level platforms should be a must on every passenger rail corridor, and for the expected level of traffic, double tracking is preferable.
If they also electrified then it would be best. But for a diesel-only corridor, it’s actually good work.
Now am I getting confused? I’m hoping that 25 roundtrips means 25 trains in each direction every day. In a 24-hour day that allows one train per hour, minus 6 or 8 hours during the night, to allow 3 or 4 ‘extra’ trains to run half hourly during each of the morning and evening peaks.
Yes, I’d expect to see a second Vermonter come along (or a “half Vermonter” — running to NYC but maybe not all the way to D.C. and back) to allow an a.m. train and a p.m. train both directions. If they do get that time to White River Junction from 7 hrs 30 minutes down to 5 hrs 30 minutes, they’ll fill two trains, for sure. If Amtrak can round up the rolling stock. Of course, that gets us back to the national problem of Amtrak’s big fleet renewal order.
One bummer: Following a link above to find average speed and round trip details, the article said, “In about 20 years when improvements are completed …” That’s taking a rather long view.
Hmm. With one train per hour… OK, make that one train per half hour in peak… and 2h09 minute runtime, 4hr18 minute roundtrip… sounds like 10 trainsets would cover it including a ‘spare’.
An overnight route to Montreal on the Vermonter route would be ideal. The Adirondack is a beautiful route but is extraordinarily slow, but such time can be tolerated and even enjoyed if it’s an overnight train.
Yes, as far as I understand this post, the intention is to have 25 trains in each direction per day. This works out to hourly service with some extra trains at the half-hour mark at peak hour.
As for rolling stock requirements, it all depends on turnaround times. Using the turnaround times common in France, Germany, and Japan, it would be easy to run trains every half hour in 2:09 with ten trainsets. However, Amtrak turns trains around more slowly, which may require going up to eleven or twelve sets.
In general, some of Amtrak’s rolling stock problems could be alleviated in the short run if turnaround times were shorter and if some of the slow restrictions were relaxed.
would double-track the entire corridor between New Haven and Springfield, a 62-mile Amtrak-owned line that is currently used by half a dozen Amtrak intercity trains a day. Much of the second track was torn out in the mid-1990s.
Someone deserves an award for foresight :(
Its one thing if it was reduced in the dark days of the late 1960s and 1970s when people seriously thought railroading wouldn’t make it to 1980 but to remove the 2nd track in the mid-1990s, unacceptable!!!!!! Any more details on this?
only eight people would ride out of New Haven Union Station during the morning peak hour
Probably because they would be going out of State Street Station, no?
Hopefully there will be a bar car (we all know there won’t but how we wish :) ). As far as ridership is concerned it would probably compensate for the still rather slow times and required transfer at NH. Its a shame the bar car isnt more common on commuter trains nationwide (MADD be damned), people seem to put up with more when they have easy access to alcohol and are surrounded by good company and conversation.
Arguably the nadir for Amtrak were the 1990s. The Clinton administration was indifferent to intercity rail. Amtrak has to shut down some long distance trains in the 90s. The Viewliner order, once planned for 400 or 500 cars of different types, became a 100 sleeper car order which was cut to 50 because of the lack of funds. Don’t know the reason for tearing up the 2nd track, but Amtrak may not have had the money to maintain the 2nd track or may have needed the money from selling off the scrap steel rails in a survival mode.
It was after the 90s with the Acela order and electrification to Boston and the startup of restored/new state sponsored service in the post 2000 era that things slowly got better for Amtrak.
I’m wondering who else is even going to be in contention for this next round of “high” speed rail money. Most states seem like they are going to bail due to the 20% requirement. We know Cali is going to be asking for $1 Billion of it. It seems like Illinois may also ask for some. I think everyone else may have problems getting their act together due to budget constraints. Anyways I’m betting Connecticut actually gets some money. Too bad probably none of the NEC states are going to ask for any.
Good question. Some of the states that should be next in line — Pennsylvania, New York, Michigan — are too broke to come up with a big match. Virginia seems to have likely projects, but will the new Repub Governor ask for federal money AND come up with state matching funds? One way or another I expect Illinois will get more grants for CREATE. Cali and Fla will both be asking for mo money, mo money. Florida might get cute and ask for the HSR money for the Florida East Coast route instead of Tampa-Orlando. There could be some dark horse winners too, perhaps Missouri or even Texas. But on the other hand, there isn’t all that much in the pot. So dribble out a little bit here and there and pretty soon it will be all gone.
Washington State? Theyve done a lot over the last 15 years and have put about a half billion dollars into the SEA-PDX line.
It wouldn’t be surprising if rounding up would make it CA, FL and IL, with the number of states funded substantially larger by taking $200m~$300m and spreading it around to small incremental projects in a larger number of states.
OH can’t apply in the middle of a gubernatorial race with Kasich running on a platform of lying that the $400m for the Triple C starter line can be re-directed to highways.
I don’t expect any state to get more than $1B. There isn’t enough in the pot. Probably one or two biggish grants, above half a billion, Michigan (if it can come up with a match), Virginia and North Carolina are the most likely recipients. Two or three smaller grants, around a quarter of a billion, Iowa and Connecticut look good. The rest (if there is any) dribbled out: $60M here, $75M there. Maine, Vermont, Illinois, New York.
Ohio doesn’t have anything ready to be proposed, I think. Oklahoma and Texas are going to ask for study money. Pennsylvania has said it hasn’t got match money this year. Pacific Northwest has said it needs to digest what it got last time before coming back for more.
The big unknown is California and Florida. My suspicion is that they won’t get much, since they got big last time and haven’t had a chance to spend any of it yet. But that may not be FRA’s thinking.
Virginia is planning on spending $130M 2011-2016 out of a fund dedicated to rail enhancement on adding a Richmond-Norfolk train. If it can come up with a proposal that includes that work together with some Washington-Richmond work for about $650M, the $130M would become its match. Wouldn’t need to wring extra $$ out of a Republican governor.
If the FRA gives half to Express HSR and half to Emerging HSR, that’s 1.25b split between CA and FL.
Ohio indeed does not have anything ready to go … the 3C starter line is proceeding with final design out of the $25m they have been allowed to spend out of the ARRA $400m without committing to the project, and if Strickland is re-elected will come the final push to get the starter line breaking ground.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Michigan got more if it had the matching funds, I would just be surprised if they could get matching funds.
If Minnesota gets grizzly-mama nominee Tom Emmer for governor, we can kiss high speed rail goodbye. If these leotards in Wisconsin or Ohio that don’t want to subsidize rail operations, you can also expect those projects to stagnate.
On the other hand, the Republican-governed state of Indiana is in good financial situation with a governor who has no ambition for high speed rail. If a leader rises their, it would be highly beneficial to the eastern Midwest and connections to the east.
Seems like everyone is saying election year politics will prevent a lot of states from getting it together. Especially those with HSR unfriendly governors or candidates. Kind of a shame considering lots of the states it would be very beneficial in. It seems as if HSR had more bipartisan support before than it does now. Sounds like VA is also a good contender. Can Amtrak apply for any HSR money beyond their yearly allocation?
Election year politics are not really the issue for many state DOT departments not applying for HSIPR grants this time around. This year, the grants require a minimum of a 20% match from the state. Same deal as with federal highway funding. But most states have only small amounts of funding set aside for rail projects, some none at all, compared to highway & road projects. Add in the severe budget crisis for many state and local governments with the falloff in tax revenue due to the Great Recession and there are not much in the way of matching funds available for most state rail DOT offices to draw on.
Remember, the push for HSR and improved intercity rail started with the Obama administration stimulus package only 18 months ago. It can take a long time for legislatures and governors to come to an agreement and pass bills increasing the state funding available for passenger rail projects. If there are 2-4 billion a year or more of sustained federal funding going forward for HSR and intercity rail, then more states will eventually set aside funding to go after those federal bucks. But in some states, mostly the so-called “red” states, there is going to be little real political support for years to come for spending state money for passenger rail.
Which is ok, because then the federal funding can be focused on the regions and states in the US that have studies & plans in place and are willing to work towards improved intercity rail and HSR. If there is $5 billion a year available, concentrate the bulk of the money for the next 6 years on a Eastern region consisting of New England (with this project in central CT-MA getting funding this year), the Mid-Atlantic states down to NC; Florida, a core part of of Mid-West region with OH & IN in play, CA, and the Pacific NW.The rest of the states can get smaller amounts for current Amtrak routes and funding for studies and EIS. Then improved intercity rail can be expanded from those regions if the country is still moving forward on HSR.
Brandi, Not sure if Amtrak is eligible to apply on its own going forward, or if it has to partner with a state or states, as in this Connecticut project.
Of course Amtrak doesn’t own much ROW. It already has bridge rebuildings etc underway on the NEC and much much planning in progress. Via the state application, this New Haven-Hartford-Springfield line seems sure to get the needed $220 million. The Keystone Corridor already got money to plan eliminating three grade crossings that will cost serious money, but PA is broke, especially its transpo funds. Doubletracking a key stretch near Albany, NY is funded. The line out of Kalamazoo is already up to or very near 110-mph speed; the problem is the freight-owned ROW at either end, where the trains run closer to the famed 39 mph projected for the 3Cs.
Meanwhile Amtrak has been using stimulus funds at a few hundred stations to meet ADA requirements. And it’s been ‘consulting’ with dozens of states on their various proposals. Actually, it seems Amtrak has done a good job the last year or so, once the choke hold of the Bushies was removed from its throat.
AlanF, I agree with your analysis. Except to quibble with this: “a core part of Mid-West region with OH & IN in play”. I don’t see Indiana in the game at all, not at all. It got $55 mil, iirc, last go-around, but my hunch is their 11th hour application came when the freight line said, ‘Hey, we can use this too!’ So for now Indiana is a roadblock on the Chicago-Detroit line and Chicago-Cleveland-NY/DC as well. Ugh.
Maybe Ohio could grab a lot more money in a year or two, depending on the election this year, of course, to work on Cleveland-Toledo-Detroit. Nobody has decided the exact route Toledo-Detroit, whether to connect at the airport or at Dearborn closer to downtown, and Michigan is broke. But the Cleveland-Toledo segment will fit into the Mid-West Regional Plan for a 110-mph system. If they do it right, they’ll plan and build for the 200-mph trains sure to come eventually. And here and now they could speed up the Lake Shore and Capitol Limited trains while making space for an extended Pennsylvanian or other frequencies.
Here and now, this year, I’d say Missouri is a strong contender, with a sitting Democratic Governor, and if the grants are announced soon, a contest for an open Senate seat. Last round, the Show Mes asked for money to buy a Talgo to add a third frequency Kansas City-St. Louis and a little something for track projects, but didn’t get much. This time I’d ask for two Talgos and a lot more something for track projects. One caveat: It’s UP track that they are dealing with. But so far, UP has been happy to share in the ROW improvements.
This line is ripe with opportunity. On-time performance has soared and ridership gains are following naturally (July up 25% over ’09). The growth comes despite the major annoyance that the River Runner schedules in/out of St Louis in no way match up with the five trains to/from Chicago. A couple of Talgos should fix that. And at the other end, the states of Kansas and Oklahoma, improbably enough, are moving along with plans to extend the Heartland Flyer, now Ft Worth-Oklahoma City, north through Wichita to Kansas City — and beyond?
Amtrak is eligible. The problem would be finding the 20% non-Federal match. Amtrak’s own money is surely Federal. I could see Amtrak applying for some of the spot improvement money to upgrade stations with the affected cities providing the non-Federal match.
Unlikely that WA will ask for more – the Current Governor Cruisin’ Chris and her Secretary of Highways Pavement Paula are both indifferent at best to rail – hostile might be a better word. They’ll be unwilling to increase WA’s spending while there are 2 enormous highway projects in the offing in the Seattle area, both ripe for overruns.
In addition, the last legislature cut bonding authority for passenger rail projects. There’s no chance of another special session to get some money before the application deadline. The state rail office might be able to leverage some money already committed for current projects, but I expect they already promised that to get the ARRA money.
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Bernie Sanders Fires Back At Pete Buttigieg’s Free College Critique
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) directly defended his tuition-free public college plan against criticism from fellow presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg for the first time Thursday night, arguing that the South Bend, Indiana, mayor was “wrong” about universal programs in general and the Sanders plan in particular.
Sanders, who is competing with Buttigieg for the 2020 Democratic nomination, delivered the rebuttal, after days of leaving the task to campaign aides and surrogates, during an interview on MSNBC’s “All In With Chris Hayes.”
Hayes asked Sanders to respond to a video clip of Buttigieg on the campaign trail in South Carolina on Monday in which Buttigieg claimed that Sanders and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who also backs universal, tuition-free public college, were erroneously sending the message that “you need a college degree in order to get by in life.”
Buttigieg’s public college tuition plan, by contrast, limits free tuition to the 80% of American households with incomes of $100,000 a year or less. In his remarks on Monday, Buttigieg also reiterated his belief, which he emphasizes in a television ad blanketing Iowa, that the federal government shouldn’t subsidize college tuition for wealthy Americans.
“Buttigieg is wrong on both counts,” Sanders said in his response Thursday.
Sanders noted that his plan covers trade schools and other college alternatives as well, so it is not designed to favor the traditional four-year college track over other forms of higher education. (In fact, as HuffPost reported on Tuesday, Buttigieg’s tuition subsidy plan, unlike Sanders’s and Warren’s, does not cover public trade schools and comparable college alternatives.)
“There are millions of good jobs out there in construction and all kinds of areas where people are good at working with their hands and they don’t want to go to college,” Sanders said.
He likened the benefits of a universal tuition program to the advantages of existing universal programs, such as Social Security and Medicare.
Rather than restrict access at the point of service, Sanders said he prefers to attack income and wealth inequality by raising taxes on the wealthy to fund the universal programs he envisions.
“I’m very glad that Mr. Buttigieg is worried that I have been too easy on upper-income people and the millionaires and billionaires,” he quipped, prompting a chuckle from Hayes. “That I’m going to allow their kids to go to public colleges and universities just, by the way, as they do go to public schools right now. Trump’s kids can go to any public school ― elementary school, high school ― in the country ‘tuition free.’”
Buttigieg’s campaign pointed out, however, that Sanders introduced free-college legislation in 2017 that was means-tested. His bill provided free tuition to households with incomes under $125,000 ― the same cutoff as Hillary Clinton’s college plan in the 2016 general election.
Sanders’ decision to directly address the critique lodged by Buttigieg marks a shift in strategy for the candidate. At back-to-back campaign events in South Carolina on Sunday, Sanders did not mention Buttigieg by name.
Warren, whose decline in early-state polls has coincided with Buttigieg’s ascent in recent weeks, also signaled for the first time on Thursday night that she plans to take a tougher approach to the young mayor than she has thus far been willing to employ. She called on Buttiggieg to disclose his campaign contribution bundlers and open his high-dollar fundraisers to the media, according to The New York Times. (Warren foreswore high-dollar fundraisers in February, not long after launching her presidential campaign.)
Lis Smith, a Buttigieg campaign adviser, immediately responded by demanding that Warren release tax returns from her years consulting for corporations. In May, Warren’s campaign released a list of over 50 legal cases for which she consulted.
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Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has announced the launch of the Vienna-Kharkiv-Vienna flight from 25 November 2018
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Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Outcomes of Myocardial Revascularization in Patients With Diabetes.
J Am Coll Cardiol 2019; 73(4):400-411JACC
The optimal coronary revascularization strategy in patients with stable ischemic heart disease (SIHD) who have type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains unclear.
This patient-level pooled analysis sought to compare outcomes of 3 large, federally-funded randomized trials in SIHD patients with T2DM and CKD (COURAGE [Clinical Outcomes Utilizing Revascularization and Aggressive Drug Evaluation], BARI 2D [Bypass Angioplasty Revascularization Investigation 2 Diabetes], and FREEDOM [Future Revascularization Evaluation in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: Optimal Management of Multi-vessel Disease]).
The primary endpoint was the composite of major adverse cardiovascular or cerebrovascular events (MACCE) including all-cause death, myocardial infarction (MI), or stroke adjusted for trial and randomization strategy.
Of the 4,953 patients with available estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at baseline, 1,058 had CKD (21.4%). CKD patients were more likely to be older, be female, and have a history of heart failure. CKD subjects were more likely to experience a MACCE (adjusted hazard ratio [HR]: 1.48; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.28 to 1.71; p = 0.0001) during a median 4.5-year follow-up. Both mild (eGFR 45 to 60 ml/min/1.73 m2) and moderate to severe (eGFR <45 ml/min/1.73 m2) CKD predicted MACCE (adjusted HRs: 1.25 and 2.26, respectively). For patients without CKD, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery combined with optimal medical therapy (OMT) was associated with lower MACCE rates compared with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) + OMT (adjusted HR: 0.69; 95% CI: 0.55 to 0.86; p = 0.001). For the comparison of CABG + OMT versus PCI + OMT in the CKD group, there was only a statistically significant difference in subsequent revascularization rates (HR: 0.25; 95% CI: 0.15 to 0.41; p = 0.0001) but not in MACCE rates.
Among SIHD patients with T2DM and no CKD, CABG + OMT significantly reduced MACCE compared with PCI + OMT. In subjects with CKD, there was a nonsignificant trend toward a better MACCE outcome with CABG and a significant reduction in subsequent revascularization.
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Farkouh ME
Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and the Heart and Stroke Richard Lewar Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Electronic address: Michael.Farkouh@uhn.ca.
Sidhu MS
Albany Medical College, Albany, New York.
Brooks MM
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Vlachos H
Boden WE
Boston University and VA New England Health Care System, Boston, Massachusetts.
Frye RL
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.
Hartigan P
Yale University and VA West Haven, West Haven, Connecticut.
Siami FS
New England Research Institutes, Watertown, Massachusetts.
Bittner VA
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama.
Chaitman BR
St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.
Mancini GBJ
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Fuster V
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York; Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares, Madrid, Spain.
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Farkouh, Michael E., et al. "Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease On Outcomes of Myocardial Revascularization in Patients With Diabetes." Journal of the American College of Cardiology, vol. 73, no. 4, 2019, pp. 400-411.
Farkouh ME, Sidhu MS, Brooks MM, et al. Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Outcomes of Myocardial Revascularization in Patients With Diabetes. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019;73(4):400-411.
Farkouh, M. E., Sidhu, M. S., Brooks, M. M., Vlachos, H., Boden, W. E., Frye, R. L., ... Fuster, V. (2019). Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Outcomes of Myocardial Revascularization in Patients With Diabetes. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 73(4), pp. 400-411. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2018.11.044.
Farkouh ME, et al. Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease On Outcomes of Myocardial Revascularization in Patients With Diabetes. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2019 02 5;73(4):400-411. PubMed PMID: 30704571.
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Myocardial Ischemia
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Surgical Versus Percutaneous Coronary Revascularization in Patients With Diabetes and Acute Coronary Syndromes.
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Dermatologist Recommends 2 Foods For Those Who Want To End Acne (And 2 That Make It Worse)
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More common during adolescence, acne can also appear in people who are genetically prone to it. However, there are some foods that can help you fight acne and others that can damage (quite a lot!) the beauty of your skin.
Diet for acne prone people
According to dermatologist Priscilla Pereira's tips on Instagram, a balanced diet can help prevent acne. That is why including some of these foods is important in fighting the problem.
According to the specialist, it is recommended to eat fish because of the minerals and anti-inflammatory effect of its composition. In addition, yellow fruits and vegetables are recommended due to the presence of beta-carotene, which helps fight the inflammatory process.
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What to avoid?
If you are trying to reduce the intake of foods that increase acne, you should avoid dairy and foods with a high glycemic index. For that reason, avoid consuming foods that are high in fat and try to adopt healthy habits.
Translated article original published on VIX Brazil, by Clara Aguiar.
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Jaime Perlman's Antipodium Collection Lands
By Ella Alexander 30 November 2012
VOGUE creative director Jaime Perlman's collaboration with London label Antipodium is now in stores. Together with the brand's creative director Geoffrey J. Finch, she created a range of exclusive prints and graphic emoticons for the pre-spring/summer 2013 collection - her first ever design project.
"Geoffrey and I were having lunch one day and he told me about his idea to do an emoji-inspired collection," she said. "I immediately thought it was very clever and said that I would love to be involved."
The playful and witty motifs - ranging from bows to eyes to flower buds, that appear on skirts, dresses and shirts - are intended as a "great prequel to the spring/summer 2013 How to Affect Robots and Influence People collection", Perlman explained.
"Geoffrey is always very inspired by a unique idea for each collection and emoticons were his latest obsession," she said. "He wanted to riff off the idea of synthetic emotions. I began playing around with some patterns for our favourite emoticons and we sent the ideas back and forth to one another."
Although the project is a one-off for the time being, Perlman isn't ruling out working with the brand again. She insists that her role at Vogue didn't influence her designs for the collection.
"I'm not sure my job is too related to this," she added. "I think my overuse of emoji in every day texting made me the ideal candidate for this project."
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NCF to mobilise Nigerians to combat climate change
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) is set to host the 2019 National Climate Action Week across Nigeria as the world combats the impact of climate change.
Oladapo Soneye, Head, Communication, NCF, said the climate action week would be hosted with the support of some local and international NGOs, corporate organisations and others.
According to him, the atmospheric changing event, with the theme “Promoting Nature-Based Investment for Climate Resilience in Nigeria”, is scheduled for Nov. 25 to Nov. 29 in 15 states.
He said the states included Lagos, Abuja and other representative states across the six geopolitical zones.
Soneye said the objective of the Climate Action Week is to promote nature-based solutions to climate change through mobilising communities, businesses, the youth and women for climate action in Nigeria.
“Nigeria is a diverse country with complex environmental crisis ranging from flooding in the South, soil erosion and land degradation in the East, desertification and drought in the North, to farmland expansion leading to deforestation in the West.
“Combating these various challenges requires a combination of nature-based solutions hence the need to advocate and promote investments in nature-based solutions to address these environmental problems.
“Especially as climate change challenges face people, planet, and livelihood.
“Taking Lagos as the typical Nigeria’s coastal state, the state has witnessed historical ocean surges displacing people and affecting livelihoods of both coastal and inland communities.
“This annual incident is continuously exacerbated by climate change as a result of sea level rise with forced displacement of people across the coastline.”
Activities for the week include Climate Action Youth Forum; Climate Action Leaders Summit; Tree Planting across Lagos coastline and five states in Nigeria; tour of a Nature-Based Investment Model Lekki Conservation Centre, and Global Climate Strike March in 18 states.
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This 20-second clip of a GOP leader nails why calling your representatives matter.
Robbie Couch
Thus far, things aren't looking good for Republicans in favor of the American Health Care Act, the GOP's answer to repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). President Trump spent time this week vying to win over skeptical representatives on Capitol Hill, but it looks as though his deal-making efforts might come up short on March 23, when the bill is expected to be put to a vote.
The bill is widely unpopular among the public, and it's easy to understand why.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found the repeal and replace bill would leave an estimated 24 million more people uninsured throughout the next decade — more than if Congress simply axed Obamacare altogether and left nothing in its place.
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What's more, Trump's base of white "working class" voters in rural regions of the country would be disproportionately harmed by repealing provisions from Obamacare. And arguably no other state better illustrates that dilemma for the GOP than deep-red Kentucky.
Thanks to the ACA, the Bluegrass State's uninsured rate among low-income adults saw the most dramatic drop in the country between 2013 and 2015, falling 25% in just two years.
In a candid interview with MSNBC, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky explained why he couldn't support the new health legislation. And angry phone calls played a big role.
As Massie explained below, his office received 275 calls from constituents opposed to the health bill in recent days, while just four trickled in from those in support of the new legislation.
"This is an unpopular bill," Massie explained. "Whether you’re liberal or conservative."
As Massie's "no" vote shows, calling your representatives works.
Emailing or writing a letter may send a message, but picking up the phone and dialing sends a much stronger one.
There are tons of tools to keep you in-the-know and help connect you to your reps too. Countable, for example, makes it super simple to understand which pieces of legislation are coming up around the corner, and 5 Calls provides you with phone numbers and scripts on a variety of different issues to make calling your leaders in Washington fast and easy.
Millions of Americans' access to affordable, life-saving care is on the line right now — there's a representative in Washington that could use a call from you.
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You Don't Have to Buy Pokemon Sword and Shield's DLC to Fill Up Your Pokedex
A break down of what the Sword and Shield expansions mean for collectors.
News by Mathew Olson, Reporter
With the announcement of the new expansions for Pokemon Sword and Shield, which will add in more than 200 Pokemon from previous generations to the Galar region, there's been some confusion over what this means for avid Pokemon collectors.
The long and the short of it is that you won't need to buy the expansion pass in order to receive either the new or old Pokemon being added to Sword and Shield—you just won't be able to catch them in the wild. So, all of the complaints that Game Freak is charging people extra for cut Pokemon are glossing over the fact that all the new and returning Pokemon are joining the general Pokedex for Sword and Shield players, meaning they're (at the very least) tradable.
To make this brave new world (mainline Pokemon games with DLC, can you believe?) a bit easier to understand, here's a breakdown of the various ways Sword and Shield players will be able to scoop up all the Pokemon that are being added to the game.
Purchase Both Expansion Passes
Yes, this is the answer that does cost money, but considering that plenty of people purchase both versions of every Pokemon game in pursuit of a full Pokedex, it's worth mentioning up top. Like the games themselves, Sword and Shield are each getting their own expansion passes, which means that you'll encounter slightly different assortments of Pokemon across the two.
While that's pretty much in keeping with how the Pokemon games have always worked, owners of both games should know they're in for two purchases of $29.99 if they want to catch everything themselves. Or they could just buy the expansion for one title and then rely on...
Trading For The Added Pokemon
As confirmed in the Pokemon Direct presentation, Sword and Shield players who don't buy the expansion passes will still receive an update that allows them to trade for the added Pokemon. Presumably, within a few days or weeks of each expansion's release it won't be too difficult to arrange a trade for easy-to-breed Pokemon added in the updates.
Game Freak specifically says that Pokemon featured in the expansion will be available to non-owners "through other means such as trading," which could mean that that other opportunities to nab these monsters may present themselves. Already, to get players excited for the expansions, there's a new in-game event where players can capture a Galarian Slowpoke. Perhaps more events featuring expansion pass Pokemon will be made available to all players in the future.
Bringing Over Your Old Pokemon Via Pokemon Home
Technically, if you currently pay for Pokemon Bank, then this isn't a free way to collect these returning Pokemon in Sword and Shield since that service costs $5 a year. With the free February release of Pokemon Home, however, Home will take over as the main Pokemon repository app.
Pokemon Home will allow Let's Go Eevee, Let's Go Pikachu, and Pokemon Go players to transfer their Pokemon to the service, and will enable also transfers from Pokemon Bank. That covers all of the 3DS Pokemon games and, by way of a chain of transfers, a few generations before those. Pokemon Bank is even compatible with the 3DS Virtual Console versions of Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow. Transfers into Pokemon Home are one-way only except in the case of Pokemon Sword and Shield.
From Pokemon Home, you'll be able to transfer whatever Pokemon that are present in the Galarian Pokedex into Sword and Shield, which should account for most if not all of the 200 returning Pokemon being added with the expansions. While it's possible that there may be additional restrictions on the transfer system that we don't know about yet, Pokemon Home will at least be available on smartphones, which should hopefully make it much more convenient than loading up Pokemon Bank.
For more on Pokemon Sword and Shield, keep an eye on USG's guide section.
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Mathew Olson is a writer formerly of Digg, where he blogged and reported about all things under the umbrella of internet culture (including games, of course). He lives in New York, grew up under rain clouds and the influence of numerous games studios in the Pacific Northwest, and will talk your ear off about Half-Life mods, Talking Heads or Twin Peaks if you let him.
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Bausch Removed Talc Powder from the Shelves Long Before Johnson & Johnson’s Recall
November 18, 2019 By Lynn Fugaro Leave a Comment
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is currently facing thousands of lawsuits alleging the talc in its baby powder causes cancer. After fighting against those claims for years, the company suddenly recalled over 30,000 bottles of baby powder just last month after Food & Drug Administration tests revealed the product contained asbestos. Eight months prior to Johnson & Johnson’s recall, however, competitor Bausch Health Cos. Inc. stopped putting talc in its Shower to Shower powder product altogether. Both of these moves by the beauty companies seem to contradict the argument that talc in powder products does not cause cancer.
The Danger of Talc
Talc is used in powder products because it keeps skin dry. However, talc is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in very close proximity to another natural mineral: asbestos. Because the minerals are found in such close proximity, when talc is mined, it can often be contaminated by asbestos, which is a carcinogen known to cause cancer.
The move by Bausch to stop using talc in its baby powder back in February and the massive recall issued by J&J in October 2019 both call into question the companies’ consistent claims that their products are not contaminated and do not cause cancer.
The reason you likely had no idea that Bausch removed talc from its products is because the company didn’t announce the move. It simply removed the talc and replaced the key ingredient with cornstarch. Many argue that this was Bausch’s way of protecting itself against the lawsuits it currently faces. By announcing they were removing the product, they could have opened the door for the argument to be made they knew it was harmful.
Others argue the secretive move by Bausch was simply due to the indemnity agreement they signed with Johnson & Johnson. An indemnity agreement is a legal contract in which party, the indemnitee, is protected from liability, while the other, the indemnifier, agrees to reimburse the indemnitee for any losses or damages suffered. Here, J&J and Bausch signed an indemnity agreement in April 2019 in which J&J agreed to reimburse Bausch for any damages it is forced to pay as a result of talc litigation. Many feel that the secretive removal of talc by Bausch served to limit its liability and to ensure that it would remain indemnified under the agreement with J&J.
Bausch claims the removal of talc from its Shower to Shower powder was not made for any safety reason but simply due to “market trends and customer preference.”
Johnson & Johnson is not only facing thousands of civil lawsuits brought by those who claim its baby powder cause their cancer, but it is also the subject of a criminal probe launched by the Justice Department July. The investigation has turned criminal in an effort to determine whether Johnson & Johnson lied to the public regarding the danger of talc.
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'Green properties' are commanding from 10-14 percent more according to a recent report from the U.S. Green Building Council. A similar effect is being seen in Australia with savvy developers cornering this lucrative market. So why not established strata?
Projects to improve the clean and green credentials of strata, such as solar panels and LED lighting, are also high return investments benefiting owners, strata managers and bodies corporate. Now may be the right time to invest.
The impact Solar and other sustainability projects can have on property valuations is an incentive that a number of developers are seeking to cash in on. Recent developments include White Gum Valley in Perth, and Yarrabend (aka "Tesla Town"), Nightingale 1.0, and the Commons all in Melbourne. Sydney has the internationally recognised Central Park development, but we are still waiting to see a strata in Brisbane take leadership.
According to the Victorian Building Commission and Sustainability Victoria report, Valuing Green, “it is highly likely that a two tiered market will emerge, with green star buildings attracting premiums and/or existing assets being discounted”.
Indeed, more star ratings are on the way. On the 23rd August, the Federal Government announced its commitment of funds to develop the rating scheme NABERS for apartment blocks. This rating scheme measures the environmental performance of buildings, and has been used successfully in commercial buildings for over 10 years. Research has shown that a 5-star NABERS energy rating delivers a “9% green premium in value".
For projects like solar energy, this is expected to produce a surge in demand with upward pressure on project costs.
NABERS for commercial strata has already demonstrated improved financial returns
Solar and other energy efficiency projects such as LED lighting are a good way to improve green credentials of your strata building. However the financial benefits of such projects have been the topic of discussion for some time. Up until recently there has been a strong belief that ‘going green’ came at the sacrifice of returns or profits. The opposite has very much proven to be the case.
The typical payback period of solar power in strata is between 4-7 years. This is equivalent to investment returns of between 14-25% p.a. Other energy projects such as LED lighting often have payback periods of 2-3 years, an equivalent return of 33-50% p.a. Try getting that from your bank or financial adviser.
Add a 9-14% increase in property value, thanks to a few sustainability projects. How is the feasibility of your sustainability projects looking now?
As tenants, owner-occupiers and investors increasingly look for the ‘green credentials’ in their decision to buy or rent an apartment, we will undoubtedly see a continued rise in the marketability of buildings with higher environmental performance.
The good news for existing apartment owners is that there are many projects that can relatively easily be implemented, providing attractive returns, significant running cost savings, and will improve the green credentials of your building.
For more information read The Business Case for Green Building.
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It’s easy to underestimate the brutality of boredom, but people in prison will tell you that keeping your mind occupied is essential to survival. Paulette Fiedler, a 69-year-old prisoner at Logan Correctional Center in Illinois, keeps her mind alive by reading — she plows through book after book.
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So, Fiedler said, when she got cataracts in both eyes, she wanted them fixed as soon as possible. But the prison doctor told her that she’d have to make a choice. Which eye did she want fixed, the right one or the left one?
Multiple Illinois prisoners say they have been denied eye surgery because of a “one good eye” policy that only entitles them to have one functioning eye.
James Cox said he entered Illinois’ prison system with perfect eyesight. But in 2015 he got in a fight with another inmate at Pinckneyville Correctional Center who knocked him upside the head with a hardcover book, hitting his eyeball. The pupil dilated so wide, it looked as if one of his blue eyes had changed color.
“I get constant headaches, like my eyes are going to pop out,” he said.
Even now, four years later, at age 45, Cox said his vision is blurry and so sensitive to light that he avoids going into the prison yard. But he said the doctor won’t fix it, as long as he can see out of the other eye.
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“They say if you got one good eye, that’s it. That’s good enough.”
The Illinois Department of Corrections and Wexford Health Sources, the private company that provides health services in the state’s prisons, both refused to answer questions about the allegations raised by Cox, Fiedler and other prisoners about a “one good eye” policy. Both the department and the company refused to provide a copy of the eye surgery policy stating it is a “trade secret.”
But court documents from a 2014 lawsuit filed by a different prisoner give some insight into the trade secret: The documents include affidavits from doctors working for Wexford that say they denied a prisoner’s eye surgery because one functioning eye is sufficient for the daily activities of a prisoner. Those court filings also include a copy of a Wexford eye policy from that time that says cataract surgery can be denied so long as the prisoner has sufficient vision in their dominant eye.
“Although Wexford takes issue with [the] designation of this policy as the 'one good eye' policy, this description is not unfounded,” federal Judge Nancy Rosenstengel wrote in one ruling in the case.
Wexford Health Sources
Wexford Health Sources has an 10-year, over $1.4 billion contract with the Illinois Department of Corrections. Alan Mills, a lawyer for Uptown People’s Law Center in Chicago, said for the most part, Wexford is paid a flat fee instead of being paid based on the amount of medical care it provides.
“Every time they actually provide care, it takes off their bottom line, takes away from their profits. So therefore, they have a clear profit motive to provide as little care as they can get away with,” said Mills.
Mills has spent much of the last decade fighting legal battles over prison healthcare on behalf of inmates. He fought a lawsuit on behalf of deaf and hard of hearing prisoners. Before that lawsuit, he said Wexford denied people hearing aids for both ears, a kind of one ear policy.
Mills also worked on a lawsuit, filed with the ACLU of Illinois, that accused Illinois prisons of providing such poor care that it violated the U.S. Constitution. As part of that lawsuit, an independent court expert wrote a 2018 report that said prisoners were dying from preventable causes. The state settled that lawsuit in 2019 and agreed to federal oversight. The legal agreement is still new enough that Mills said it’s unclear if it will lead to an end of the so-called “one good eye” policy.
A fight for an eye
Faced with a choice between her left eye and her right, Paulette Fiedler chose the right one but has been fighting to get surgery on the other eye as well. She filed a complaint with the prison known as a grievance and in response, the prison said it would submit an appeal to Wexford to have surgery on her second eye.
James Cox is also still fighting for his eye to be fixed. He filed a lawsuit that said the 45-day wait to see an eye doctor may have contributed to his eye damage. He said his lawsuit is about eyesight, but it’s also about the humiliation of feeling like he’s not worthy of having his eye fixed — as if his loss meant nothing.
Cox said he’s been drawing since he was 15 and he continued when he was sent to prison, sometimes trading his drawings for soap or deodorant. But even more important, it was a therapy for him.
“It takes me out of this place,” said Cox. But since the eye injury, it’s harder to enjoy making detailed drawings. “I’m locked in a cell 22 hours a day, what else do I have to do?”
Shannon Heffernan is a criminal justice reporter for WBEZ. Follow her at shannon_h.
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Award-Winning Ad Campaign from JBL Headphones
To promote JBL’s noise-cancelling headphones, agency Cheil Worldwide (Hong Kong) came up with a brilliant print/outdoor campaign titled “Block Out The Chaos” that uses optical illusions to get the message across. The first ad features illustrations of two whiny kids fighting and screaming into the ears of their mother, but she has a calm expression on her face. The white space between the kids and the mother reveals the silhouette of JBL headphones that are keeping the noise out of her ears.
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Creative Directors: Lili Jiang, Ivan Au
Art Directors: Ivan Au, Toby Hong
Copywriters: Paul Chan, Lili Jiang, Keith Liu
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Sci-fi action adventure sequel. Robert Downey Jr. reprises his role as Tony Stark, the billionaire industrialist also known as armoured superhero Iron Man. With the world now aware of his dual identity, Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow) and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Tony fights to protect his suit by forging new alliances - and confronting powerful new enemies. Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson and Mickey Rourke co-star.
Actor Samuel L. Jackson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert Downey Jr, Jon Favreau, Mickey Rourke, Paul Bettany, Scarlett Johansson, Don Cheadle, Olivia Munn, Sam Rockwell, Kate Mara, Leslie Bibb
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New strategy for VTT
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VTT's new strategy approved in June gives greater support to impact and benefits. The focuses selected for the strategy are the kind that will increase the competitiveness of Finnish society and business life and bring immediate benefits to customers and the society. During the strategy period VTT will give up research areas that have no immediate benefit for business and whose profiles are better suited to universities or other organisations. VTT will also be reorganising its operations. Detailed preparation will be carried out during Autumn 2013, before the new organisation comes into effect on 1 January 2014.
According to the strategy VTT will target better impact through operational focus, reorganisation and modes of operation. Other strategy starting points include greater financial profitability, a strong scientific base and success on the international competition field. Public and customer capital invested in VTT must produce a healthy return.
VTT's role is to support the development and renewal of business and society. Finland's challenging economic situation places emphasis on the building of new business, companies, ecosystems and networks. VTT will continue to play a leading role in implementing these through its research and innovation activities. VTT will also produce expertise based on technology, as well as information in support of societal and political decision-making. According to the strategy VTT will operate both internationally and in international networks. VTT's internationalisation objective will be to complement national expertise, to network Finnish companies, universities and research institutes in international projects and, for its own part, to support international research-intensive organisations in establishing themselves Finland. VTT will be active in EU research and framework programmes.
Three focus areas
The VTT strategy has three key focus areas related to research and customer activities. These are Knowledge intensive products and services, Smart industry and energy systems, and Solutions for natural resources and the environment. The three focuses will also represent VTT's business areas. In each of these focus areas VTT will strengthen research and customer activity related to business networks, technological foresight and innovation. VTT will use the focus areas to support the renewal of business, industries and society and the generation of new business. One important aspect will be the diversification of the export industry in all areas. VTT's choice of strategic focus areas are well in line with those of funding providers, universities and businesses.
During the strategy period VTT will relinquish research areas where no immediate benefit to business has been identified and whose profiles are better suited to universities or other organisations. Such areas will include basic research related to fusion reaction, cancer mechanisms, and blood plasma and serum metabolomics. VTT will also be giving up research areas for which customer demand has weakened, for example mechanical wood-processing and graphic printing. A number of negotiations have already been started with regard to expertise in these areas, for example with universities.
Organisation to support strategy implementation
To implement the strategy VTT will introduce a renewed organisational and operational model from 1 January 2014. The new model will target flexibility, a lighter cost structure, and the improved competitiveness of VTT. The activities of VTT Group companies will continue under the current operational model.
Areas of responsibility for VTT's senior management and management team members will be as follows:
• Knowledge intensive products and services (business area): Petri Kalliokoski
• Smart industry and energy systems (business area): Jouko Suokas
• Solutions for natural resources and the environment (business area): Kari Larjava
• Strategic Research: Anne Ritschkoff
• Business Support Services and Management: Seppo Viinikainen
• HR: Riitta Tolvanen
• Legal and Governance: Matti Karhunen
• Finance: Timo Nurminiemi
• IT Management: Markus Ekman
• Communications: Olli Ernvall
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All customer and project activity will continue seamlessly during the change. VTT's current structure will remain in place until the end of the year, with the new organisation being introduced on 1 January 2014. VTT is seeking greater impact through the renewed strategy and structure, for both customers and society at large. VTT's objective will be to improve customer operations and raise the level of customer satisfaction.
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Galatians 3:15-29 - Brethren, even in the case of a human contract, once it has been confirmed, nothing is annulled or added. 16 Even so the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. Scripture does not say to “seeds,” as though many, but “and to your seed” (e.g., Gen. 12:7; 13:15; 24:7) who is Messiah. 17 But this [is what] I am saying: the Torah, which came four hundred and thirty years after, does not destroy a covenant previously ratified by God, so as to nullify the promise. 18 For if by Torah [is] the inheritance, [it is] no longer by promise: but to Abraham God has graciously given it through a promise. 19 Why then the Torah? It was added for the sake of transgressions until the seed to whom the promise was made would come. The Torah was administered through angels by the hand of a mediator. 20 And the mediator is not for one party, but God is one. 21 Therefore is the Torah against the promises of God? Absolutely not. For if Torah had been given with the power of giving life, by Torah righteousness would have come. 22 But Scripture locks up all under sin, in order that the promise of the faithfulness of Messiah Jesus, might be given to those believing. But before the faithfulness [of Messiah], we were in custody, locked up under Torah until the coming of faith was revealed. 24 Thus the Torah had become our guardian until Messiah, in order we may be justified by faith. 25 But now that this faith has come, we are no long under a guardian. 26 For we are all sons of God through the faithfulness of Messiah Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Messiah, have clothed yourselves with Messiah. 28 There is no Jew nor Greek, there is no slave nor free, there is no male and female: for you are all one in Messiah Jesus. 29 And if you are of Messiah, then you are Abraham’s seed, heirs according to the promised. (GS trans.)
Gregg Strawbridge, Ph.D., is the pastor of All Saints Church in Lancaster, PA. He became a committed follower of Jesus Christ at age 20, discipled in the context of a University Navigator Ministry. As a result of personal discipleship he went on to study at Columbia Biblical Seminary (M.A., Columbia, SC, 1990), as well as receive a Ph.D. in education and philosophy... read more
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WASHINGTON, D.C., U.S. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will delay issuance of its October Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates reports originally scheduled for release on Oct. 11, according to a USDA spokeswoman. It was assumed should the partial shutdown of the federal government be lifted in the next few days, the reports will be released as soon as practicable after USDA staff returns to work and pulls together and summarizes the producer survey data gathered as of Oct. 1.
During the December 1995-January 1996 shutdown, the January 1996 Crop Production and WASDE reports were released a week following the originally scheduled publication date.
In the absence of government reports, data on crop production and yields provided by private analysts will receive greater attention from buyers and sellers of agricultural commodities. But nearly all would agree there are no substitutes for the USDA reports and data.
The October production report, when it is published, will update official fall crop forecasts, mostly importantly corn and soybeans. The final 2013 wheat crop estimates of the year were published Sept. 30, on the eve of the shutdown, in the USDA’s Small Grains 2013 Summary.
Unless there is a resurvey of spring wheat producers that would lead the USDA to adjust its wheat estimates in one of the remaining Crop Production reports in 2013, the wheat numbers won’t be revised, adjusted or corrected until the Crop Production 2013 summary is published in January.
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"The Remaining Kingdoms"
Wales, UK and Cornwall, England, UK - August 31, 2014 to September 12, 2014
Day 31: HOME
It was 6am once again when we awoke. And as planned yesterday, we opted to skip the included breakfast at the hotel so we could let Tahia sleep in a few more minutes while Julie and I were wrapping up our packing in preparation to go home.
We eventually found ourselves at the Heathrow Express train at 7:45am, which costed us 21 pounds per adult. It was pricey, but I guess for that 15-minute train ride and piece of mind, it was better than our sorry system back home in LAX.
We picked up one last go at Cornish pasties and some croissants (which disappointed Julie in that they were less flakier than the pasties), and then we did the usual drill of checking in and dropping off our luggages at the Heathrow Airport.
While Julie was busy shopping to spend the remaining pounds we had on us (it made no sense to exchange back since we lose on the exchange rates in both directions), a couple of Heathrow employees informed me that there was a family lounge after seeing that I was with Tahia. Seeing that our flight was delayed 15 minutes already from 11:15am to 11:30am (seems like Virgin Atlantic is synonymous with delays as far as our experience is concerned), we thought that was welcome advice to keep Tahia happy.
By 9:30am, we finally found the family lounge and once Tahia saw what was in there, she was beside herself. There were a couple of padded play pens (one for ages 3-9 and the other from ages 3 and under) as well as a quiet room and a room with a TV, and I at least got to put the bags down momentarily while Julie went off shopping again…
While I was nervously watching the monitor displaying flight information from inside the Family Lounge, I was also watching Tahia playing before she wanted me to participate as well. I wasn’t getting Wi-Fi access inside this Family Lounge so I went along with her playing in the jungle gym that was clearly sized for someone that is not as tall as a typical adult.
It wouldn’t be until 10:45am (30 minutes after they said they’d provide gate information) when we finally knew which departure gate we were supposed to go to. The lady working at the Family Lounge said it would be about a 20-minute walk to get there from here. And it looked like they’d hold the 11:30am departure time according to that monitor, which made us (and I’d imagine a lot of other people) rush to Gate 19 where we were to figure out what would happen next.
Eventually, we would queue up in a long queue for Gate 19, but then once we got inside another waiting area, that was when families with kids under 4 could get seated immediately after the priority boarding groups. It worked out for us though it didn’t seem terribly organized given the lateness that seemed to plague our experiences with this round-trip with Virgin Atlantic.
In the end, after a relatively uneventful flight where we all watched various TV shows and movies, we would finally wait to de-plane at 2:50pm (about 75 minutes later than the original arrival time), and we weren’t looking forward to the dreaded Friday afternoon rush hour traffic.
It wouldn’t be until about 4:20pm when we finally recovered our car, and it wouldn’t be until 5:20pm when we finally got home. Of course Tahia hugged grandma before she then went to bed and was out (being that it was past 1am in the UK now). Julie was doing the same thing. That left me to sort out our luggage as we gradually (and grudgingly) would return to reality once again…
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Trip Soundtrack
The Wombats – “Techno Fan”
The Bangles – “Going Down To Liverpool”
David Guetta – “Lovers On The Sun”
Lily Allen – “LDN”
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Vic Mensa – “Down On My Luck”
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Forget the Nobel Prize! Tun M’s Epic Comeback is Getting Made Into a Bollywood Movie
Veronica Elankovan
Source: Nadi Bumi & Live Journal
It doesn’t matter whether or not Tun Dr Mahathir had scored the Nobel Peace Prize award, because he’s now bagged a Bollywood movie. Well, not exactly!
Malaysiakini reported that a Bollywood producer is planning to make a movie out of Tun M’s historic return as the seventh prime minister of Malaysia.
It’s a movie inspired by Tun M’s epic comeback story and we’d totally watch it!
Portraying Tun M as a liberator in a campaign against corruption, Raman Kumar, the producer, said that the movie will focus on the “political intrigues” of the Pakatan Harapan chairman and how Tun M used his “common sense, wisdom and 22-year experience as prime minister from 1981 to 2003” to win the 14th General Election.
Raman was quoted as saying,
“I want to direct and produce this movie because Dr Mahathir, at 92, has brought Malaysians together in what proved to be a victorious election (for him and his coalition). He’s indeed a marvel of strength, will and tenacity,” said Raman.
With the tentative title of ‘Malaysia’s Saviour Mahathir’, this movie will be shot in Hindi, and then dubbed into Malay and English.
Hopefully, the movie will make it to the Cannes Film Festival!
Source: Roketkini
Fun fact: Raman has produced more than 10 movies, five of which were shot in Malaysia.
The 73-year-old commented that Tun M’s leadership, under Pakatan Harapan, had brought together a multiracial nation to overthrow a long-reigning government (Barisan Nasional) after 61 years of its administration.
Source: Live Journal
Raman continued,
“I want to tell the intense story of the remaking of Malaysia after six decades of trials and tribulations, and the way Malaysians intensely felt the moment the (then) opposition won (the election).”
“Malaysia was reborn. May 9 was a new day. Malaysia has been given a new chance.”
“I find Dr Mahathir a colourful character and we want to tell the story as it is. It involves a lot of research and we’ve engaged a Malaysian scriptwriter who has a better understanding of Malaysian politics.”
Tun M sure is one of a kind!
Source: The Malay Mail
Therefore, Raman will use M Krishnamoorthy’s help, a Malaysian scriptwriter, famed-journalist and an associate professor, to understand the Malaysian politics better.
Raman, who goes back and forth between the United Kingdom, Mumbai (India) and Malaysia, also assured that he would cast Malaysian actors in the movie but part of film crew will be imported from Mumbai. Keeping it authentic, that’s nice!
On a side note, who do you think will play Tun M?
With that said, we are ecstatic that someone wants to commemorate Malaysia’s most historic moment after Merdeka in the form of a movie. We are definitely honoured and hope Raman will do justice to Tun M’s story.
We are looking forward to watching the movie, Raman!
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Retired RI State Police brass calls coercion accusations ‘meritless’
by: Walt Buteau
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A defendant accused of trying to coerce a R.I. State Police trooper into altering the background check for a new recruit is calling the claim meritless.
Former Lt. Col. Joseph Philbin, who is a co-defendant in the lawsuit filed by state trooper Lt. Michael Casey, said state police leadership never asked for the changes.
Retired Lt. Col. Joseph Philbin
He’s now challenging Casey to explain himself.
“[Changing reports] is something you don’t do,” Philbin told Target 12. “I actually don’t want the case dismissed now. I want Mike Casey and his attorney to get in front of a judge and explain the accusations.”
Casey returned to duty last week 16 months after going on sick leave for “multiple disorders caused by prolonged exposure to a hostile work environment,” according to his lawsuit.
Casey filed a suit in June against Philbin, along with state police Col. James Manni, Maj. Dennis Fleming and Asst. Det. Commander Gerald McKinney. Casey accused the state police top brass of trying to “coerce him to alter and falsify” the report.
The defendants denied the allegations in August. Manni, who is named in the suit in his capacity as the head of state police, declined to comment.
According to the lawsuit, Casey discovered “23 police contacts” in Rhode Island and four more in Massachusetts during the 2018 background check of Garrett Demers, the son of retired state police Capt. James Demers.
Police contacts are typically recorded when a person has any type of interaction with law enforcement — good or bad. The younger Demers’ contacts included a roll-over crash and a sexual-harassment allegation, according to the lawsuit.
A 24th “police contact” in Rhode Island was recorded during the recruitment process.
Philbin, who retired in October, said he “never told any troopers or detectives to change the report.” According to the 25-year veteran, a series of text messages and emails will show Casey’s allegations are “meritless.”
“As soon as [Casey] told me that applicant Demers failed to disclose an arrest, he was out of the process,” Philbin said. “I told [Casey] that several times. Once it’s learned an applicant failed to disclose an arrest, you’re not going to recover from that. You’re out of the process.”
State records indicate Demers was employed as a legislative aide for the R.I. General Assembly with an annual salary of nearly $38,000 at the time he was considered as a recruit.
This year, Demers received a pay bump to more than $45,000 a year, earning the new title of assistant clerk of the House Judiciary Committee, according to state payroll records.
Philbin said he was never asked to change the report by anyone at the Statehouse.
In his lawsuit, Casey also cited a 2011 background check of a recruit that he claimed was altered. Philbin pointed out neither Demers nor the other recruit “made it through the process.”
“If they became troopers maybe you have a story,” Philbin said. “The two background checks that were called into question by Mike Casey, neither of the applicants made it on to state police.”
Philbin retired in the fall after 25 years on the job. He said the lawsuit had nothing to do with his decision
“I think I started planning to retire at 25 years about 15 years in,” Philbin said.
Philbin called the allegations “surprising,” considering Casey was in his wedding and served as a pall barer at his father’s funeral.
“You expect to have problems with [criminals.]” Philbin said. “You would never expect to have problems from Mike Casey. And everyone close the situation knows. He was a very good friend of mine for over 25 years.”
Casey’s attorney has not immediately returned a request for comment.
Send tips to Target 12 Investigator Walt Buteau at wbuteau@wpri.com and follow him on Twitter@wbuteau
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Posted By: Caylon Knox on Apr 12, 2018
As was previously reported back in February, WWE and Impact Wrestling came to an agreement which allowed WWE to use Impact Wrestling television footage that included Matt Hardy's "Broken Universe" during his time in Impact Wrestling.
It's now being reported that the footage will be included in the upcoming Twist of Fate: The Best of The Hardy Boyz DVD set, which is scheduled to be released on April 30th in the United Kingdom and May 1st in the United States.
We can exclusively reveal that WWE has worked with Impact Wrestling on Twist of Fate: Best of the Hardy Boyz. For the first time ever, a WWE DVD release will feature footage from Impact, as part of a candid look at the "Broken Universe"! Out on DVD 30th April! pic.twitter.com/ol3zxoNT0y
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Warren A. Trest
watrest@knology.net
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Hometown: Montgomery, AL
Once a Fighter Pilot: The Biography of Korean War Ace Lt. Gen. Charles G. “Chick” Cleveland, River City Publishing, 2011
Nobody But the People: The Life and Times of Alabama’s Youngest Governor, NewSouth Books, 2008
Wings of Denial: The Alabama Air National Guard’s Covert Role at the Bay of Pigs, coauthored with Don Dodd, NewSouth Books, 2001
Air Commando One: Heinie Aderholt and America’s Secret Air Wars, Smithsonian Institution Press, 2000
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Authored/coauthored 50+ official USAF histories, monographs, and studies
The Air Force, Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, 2002
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Global Champions Tour Miami: The secrets behind show jumping's gem
The Longines Global Champions Tour came to Miami and built a stadium by the beach
Updated: Apr 26, 2019 10:00 AM
Posted By: By Nick Friend, for CNN
Miami Beach is known for lots of things -- its turquoise ocean, its sun-soaked climate, its spectacular, beckoning sand.
But once a year it also hosts top-level showjumping when the Longines Global Champions Tour rides into town.
And right on the beach, yards from the lapping water, a temporary arena showcases the best riders and horses in the sport.
The unique stadium features 2,000 tons of bespoke sand, which is mixed with special fibers and laid about 12 centimeters (five inches) deep on a hard base to provide optimum conditions for the athletes to excel.
"It's one of the most difficult competitions in terms of organization and logistics because we have to build everything on top of the existing sand on the beach," said LGCT sports director Marco Danese.
READ: Devos triumphs in eight-rider jump-off in Miami
The unrivaled waterside backdrop brings in about 12,000 spectators over the course of three days of competition, featuring the Global Champions League team event and the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix stop.
In order to grow the popularity of show jumping, entry is free, both in the grandstand and for bikini-clad beachgoers to watch from the ocean side.
"It's nice to see people not familiar with our sport stopping here and being really surprised to see the best horses and best riders in the world. It is something special and unique," adds Danese.
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'Super feeling'
Setting up the event is a team effort involving 30 local businesses. The stadium takes about 10 days to build, while 3,500 bales of shavings, 10 tons of hay and 13 tons of horse feed are also required.
This year's GCT event was won by Pieter Devos -- his first victory since 2014 -- on 11-year-old Belgian horse Claire Z.
Belgium's Devos triumphed at the end of an eight-rider jump-off, finishing just 0.04 seconds quicker than former LGCT overall winner Harrie Smolders.
Among those in the star-studded crowd was rock icon Bruce Springsteen and his wife Patti and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, watching their daughters Jessica Springsteen and Jennifer Gates competing.
"It gives me a super feeling to enter the arena and see the sea," Devos told the Global Champions Tour website. "It's the best of the world here and that's why I am so happy with my mare. I am so lucky."
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Jan Tops, the founder and president of LGCT, said: "It is important for LGCT to be in the American market. America is a great horse nation.
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Roughnecks News
HOUSTON -- As the temperature drops the intensity at Roughnecks training camp picks up. The team spent extra time in the film room today, breaking down the plays and highlighting what worked as well as what didn't.
"Anytime we see greatness, we gotta show it," said OL coach Dennis McKnight.
Today, we had a really good day.
Coach McKnight
Showing Us How It's Done
There were several standouts from today's practice - Isame Faciane has been working on his technique and it paid dividends as his footwork, form, and quickness were highlighted in the film room. Drew Lewis, who has been praised for being coachable, also stood out today as he's proving to be one of the team's keen ball hawks. Ty Schwab was recognized as well, another athletic linebacker who tracks the ball at an elite level.
So about these rules...
Kicker Sergio Castillo and punter Austin Rehkow weighed in on the new kickoff and punt return rules - both are excited about the changes. Head coach June Jones also had something to say about not just the return rules but the changes overall - you can watch his reactions here. The team has been spending a considerable amount of time working on special teams strategies, be sure to be at TDECU on Feb 8th to see it in action.
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The energy of our students is one of the most visible qualities of York Country Day’s Upper School. This extraordinary energy is found in our classrooms, where vigorous learning and a vibrant exchange of ideas takes place. It overflows into our courtyards, labs, and workshops and animates the students in the hallways, the lounges, and the playing fields. Created both within and beyond the school, this energy, harnessed within our close-knit community, makes a difference in our students’ lives. The School encourages and scaffolds this energy by providing both an academic and cocurricular program rich with opportunities and challenges and a faculty that creates a stimulating classroom environment.
Success as a Country Day student involves making choices about one’s interests, strengths, challenges, and personal integrity. Our students develop a robust background in liberal arts disciplines through required and elective courses, independent study opportunities, and clubs. They make selections every day about which activities to pursue, how to demonstrate their talent in courses in which they excel and how to improve in subjects that they find more challenging; they take classes at York College of Pennsylvania to fortify their Country Day education. Our advisory program provides students with the academic and socio-emotional support they need, as they navigate their journey through the upper school.
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Our advisory program is a deliberate and meaningful partnership between students, parents, and their faculty advisor. Advisors serve as academic coaches, mentors, and are advocates for each student in his/her advisory. Advisors support students' academic, social, and emotional growth through role modeling, discussion, education, and organizational management strategies.
Upper School students must participate in at least one season of sports each year, during their 9th, 10th, and 11th grade years. Each season of sports participation applies to the cocurricular activity requirements, which also includes service learning and senior projects.
There are a number of student organizations that students lead each year. These student groups meet during designated times in the school day. The leadership of these groups requires dedication and time. Each year the list of student organizations responds to the interests of the student body. Students may form new organizations with the help of a faculty advisor and other students. Traditionally, the following publications, organizations, and competitive teams are offered: Yearbook, Student Council, Robotics, and Model United Nations.
College Classes at York College of Pennsylvania
Upper School students have the opportunity to take college courses at York College of Pennsylvania (YCP) as part of their YCDS enrollment. YCDS juniors and qualified sophomores are offered introductory level courses in a wide range of areas. Both juniors and seniors have the opportunity to pursue higher-level courses if they complete pre-requisites in their freshmen and sophomore years. The course offerings are diverse and robust, and our direct relationship with the college insures that our students comfortably get accustomed to the challenge of college academics before heading off to their chosen post-secondary institution after graduation.
YCP courses recently taken by YCDS students include: Calculus 1, College Algebra, Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving, Cultural Anthropology, Entrepreneurship, General Chemistry, General Psychology, Human Communication, Intro to Art Appreciation, Intro to Business, Intro to Philosophy, Intro to Sociology, Intro to Religion, Perspectives-Literature, Photography, Principles of Athletic Coaching, Principles of Marketing, Race-Gender-Sexuality, Russian 1, World Religions.
Students in the Upper School have the opportunity to engage in a variety of elective courses in the world of digital media. Class offerings include Vidcast, Sound Design, Photography, and Digital Design. Many projects are related to other areas of the school both curricularly and co-curricularly. Through empathetic ideation and the design thinking process, students create projects for clients both internally and externally. Submissions include posters for school events, soundscapes and effects for performing arts productions, as well as digital media products for the greater York community.
Through a rich offering of elective courses, students can choose classes that fuel their personal passions and interests. Elective offerings are fully described in each year's course catalog; some elective courses are: Robotics and Engineering, Studio Art, Acting Studio, Guitar, Advanced Art, Chorus, and Ensemble.
In order to graduate from York Country Day School, a student must accomplish the following:
Complete a minimum of 20 credits in grades 9-12, with a minimal course load each semester of 5 courses totaling a minimum of 5 credits per year.
Satisfy the Upper School distribution requirements for the core academic and magnet programs, as follows:
4.0 credits of English
3.0 credits of Mathematics
3.0 credits of History
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Three consecutive years of Modern Language, French or Spanish (2.0 credits of which must be taken in grades 9-12)
2.0 credits of Fine or Performing Arts
Four semester-length courses at York College of Pennsylvania or YCDS elective courses
Peer mediation allows trained student mediators to help peers work together to resolve conflict and come up with a mutually satisfying resolution. Through a generous gift from Suzanna Anstine Norbeck ‘57, YCDS was able to bring in Richard Cohen, of School Mediation Associates, Watertown, Mass., to train nine students, grades 9-12, to be our first class of peer mediators.
These students participated in thorough and intensive training that included active listening, removing personal bias, eliciting open and healthy communication, honoring confidentiality, helping peers move from competitive conflict resolution to collaborative conflict resolution, and role playing.
The mediators will lead students who come to mediation to navigate the twist and turns of relationships with classmates, gain empathy and understanding, and come up with a win-win resolution. The mediators do not offer advice or make judgements, but rather, they guide the parties to greater understanding and empathy. The mediators will help students understand what is at the heart of the conflict; therefore, the overwhelming majority of conflicts result in a lasting resolution.
For more information on the YCDS Peer Mediation program, please contact Molly Wertz.
Robotics and Engineering
Upper School students build upon the scaffolding of problem solving developed in earlier grades by tackling real world problems with engineered robotic applications and solutions in elective courses. Teams participate in FIRST Robotics First Tech Challenge, where our school has advanced to the World Championships multiple times. Students are encouraged to, and frequently do, apply concepts of the engineering process to other curricular disciplines.
Our Upper School world language program offers both French and Spanish. Students can continue their language choice from Middle School at an advanced level or switch to the beginning level of a new language. The upper level courses are a more in depth study of language and grammar. Students continue to practice reading, writing, and speaking the language of their choice, while exploring history, literature, culture, and geography.
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A Winning Strategy for Cybersecurity
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The wrong attitudes towards risk and complexity could leave you open to attack.
By Danny Palmer | February 12, 2019 -- 15:06 GMT (07:06 PST) | Topic: A Winning Strategy for Cybersecurity
Cyber security strategy must be a board-level issue Hacking and data breaches are an ongoing threat, so why are so many execs ignoring the issue?
Two myths stand in the way of boards understanding the threats posed by cyberattacks and ensuring their businesses can be safe against cyber criminals and hackers.
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These misconceptions about cybersecurity were identified by Ciaran Martin, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre — the cyber arm of GCHQ — who warned organisations: "There isn't much of an excuse any longer for not knowing about security as a business risk".
First, too many organisations still believe that all cyberattacks are targeted, meaning that unless they're specifically selected as the objective of a hacking campaign, they won't fall victim. Second, some board-level executives don't engage with cybersecurity because they believe it to be too complicated — in some cases even being fearful of the complexities they perceive as being involved.
Speaking at the European Information Security Summit in London, Martin warned there are still businesses that believe they will not be in the sights of cyber criminals, so aren't at risk from suffering the negative effects of a cyberattack.
"Tell that to the Western business leaders hit by NotPetya in the summer of 2017," he said, referring to the malware campaign launched against Ukraine by Russia, which quickly spread around the world, knocking businesses offline and doing vast amounts of damage.
"The Russian target here was quite obviously Ukrainian infrastructure, but it damaged — amongst other things — British advertising and pharmaceutical companies, as well as the shipping giant Maersk," said Martin.
SEE: Can Russian hackers be stopped? Here's why it might take 20 years (TechRepublic cover story) | download the PDF version
The impact of NotPetya forced Maersk to reinstall 4,000 servers and over 45,000 PCs, with losses caused by serious business interruption estimated to amount to over $300m, despite the shipping firm never being the intended target of the attack.
Weeks earlier, the global WannaCry ransomware incident provided what Martin described as "an even starker illustration" of how unsuspecting organisations can find themselves the victims of a major cyberattack.
The UK's National Health Service found itself an unwitting victim of the campaign spread via an aggressive worm-like virus launched by North Korea in an effort to extort ransoms.
"That makes small, British NHS bodies a uniquely absurd target, but they were attacked and disrupted nonetheless," said Martin.
But board members believing their organisation won't actually face the risk of a cyberattack isn't the only myth that needs to be dispelled. The NCSC boss described how some boards feel it to be too complex a problem to truly understand, but pointed out how organisations deal with complicated issues every day, and that at its core, a cyber-managing security strategy isn't much different.
"When I view businesses in the UK and around the world, I'm often amazed by the sheer complexity and sophistication of the businesses and the risks that they manage," said Martin.
"A company that can extract stuff from way below the ground, a company that can transport fragile goods to the other end of the planet in a really short period of time, a company that can process billions of financial transactions every hour is more than capable of managing cybersecurity risk".
Even simple activities like ensuring systems and software are up to date can go a long way to protecting organisations from cyberattacks.
SEE: A winning strategy for cybersecurity (ZDNet special report) | Download the report as a PDF (TechRepublic)
Martin described how this approach could have helped organisations around the world avoid becoming victims of Cloud Hopper, a data-stealing espionage campaign, which Western authorities have attribute to China's state-backed hacking group APT10.
Much of the campaign was based around distributing phishing emails containing malicious Word documents, which — when opened — ran macros that retrieve malware.
Martin explained how if the targeted organisations had applied relevant patches, the vulnerabilities exploited by the attackers wouldn't have been open.
"Don't blame the people who opened the files — had the organisations been running an up-to-date Office application, it wouldn't have got through," he said.
"The fundamental point here is that the infection was able to persist and spread and do harm due to poor cybersecurity," Martin said. While the APT in APT10 stands for 'Advanced Persistent Threat', the attack wasn't that advanced.
"In this specific case the attack wasn't advanced, the group didn't need to be persistent and there was nothing really threatening about it — that's not good enough and that's what we need to address," he said.
The NCSC has previously issued advice to senior executives on the five cybersecurity questions they should be able to answer in order to ensure their company isn't at risk from hacking threats.
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Patriots Fans Furious with Referee After Multiple Bad Calls, But the NFL Rulebook Should Be Their Target
Adam Glanzman / Getty ImagesTom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots argues a call with head linesman Wayne Mackie during the fourth quarter of the game between the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium on Dec. 8, 2019, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Adam Glanzman / Getty Images)
By Jake Harp
Published December 9, 2019 at 12:40pm
The New England Patriots lost for the third time in their last five games on Sunday, but this time, fans had something other than an inept offense to blame (though the offense was still plenty inept).
The Kansas City Chiefs snapped the Patriots’ home winning streak at 21 games, prevailing 23-16 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Patriots fans and Boston-area media outlets are howling about two bad calls in the second half, both of which they say denied the Patriots touchdowns.
The first controversial play occurred at the end of the third quarter, as Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce had the ball poked out of his hands just before he hit the ground.
#YouMakeTheCall – should the refs have blown this dead or is this a fumble? #KCvsNE #ChiefsKingdom #Patriots #PatsNation #NFL100 #SportsTalkLine pic.twitter.com/hbILDKr8a9
— Steven Van Over (@StevenVanOver) December 8, 2019
Referees blew the play dead as Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore scooped the ball up and took off with it.
The Patriots were given possession of the ball after a review, but fans argued Gilmore would have scored a touchdown if the play hadn’t been blown dead prematurely.
As many of you noted, it also should’ve been Stephon Gilmore’s second touchdown of the season. Jerome Boger’s crew REALLY screwed up there. https://t.co/SzlXPczPrX
— Matt Dolloff (@mattdolloff) December 8, 2019
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But claiming Gilmore would have scored on the play is a strange assertion to make, seeing as how there were three Chiefs players ahead of Gilmore — all of whom would seemingly have had a decent chance of tackling him.
Sure, Gilmore had a chance at scoring a touchdown, but it seems less than likely that he would have.
The second controversial play was more clear cut — the Patriots definitely would have scored a touchdown if not for an officiating error.
Patriots rookie receiver N’Keal Harry caught a pass in the flats before breaking multiple tackles and diving across the goal line. But instead of ruling it a touchdown, the officials decided he had stepped out of bounds at the three-yard line.
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I thought N’Keal Harry reminded me a lot of Dez Bryant coming out of the draft. Just a guy that plays with so much physicality, grit, and has an edge to him.
This play reminded me of the bright future he has in this league. pic.twitter.com/ADLexypIOM
— Boston Cream 🍩 (@itsbostoncream) December 9, 2019
Because the Patriots had no challenges remaining, the call on the field stood even though it was obviously incorrect.
Despite a first-and-goal, the Patriots were unable to put the ball in the end zone and ended up settling for a field goal.
While this was a clear officiating error that you’d like to see the referees get right on the field, mistakes like this happen and won’t stop happening anytime soon.
It would have been easy enough to overturn after an official replay review, but an inexplicable inconsistency in the rulebook prevented that from happening.
All touchdowns are automatically reviewed, but for some reason that does not extend to plays that may have been a touchdown but are not ruled as such on the field. The NFL could easily change this rule in order to prevent situations like this from occurring.
It’s worth mentioning that Patriots fans insisting they would have won the game if not for these two calls are exaggerating.
The Harry play happened on the ensuing Patriots possession after the Kelce fumble.
If the fumble hadn’t been blown dead and Gilmore had returned it for a touchdown, the Harry play never would have occurred. And if Harry’s would-be touchdown had been automatically reviewed, the missed call on Gilmore’s return would not have ended up mattering.
If one of those two plays had been a touchdown, the Patriots likely would have been able to kick a field goal to tie the score on their final drive, sending the game to overtime.
Poor officiating or not, the Patriots will need to quickly regroup if they want to turn around what has been a dismal second half of the season so far.
The Buffalo Bills are now breathing down their necks for the AFC East title, and the two teams will meet in Week 16 for a pivotal game.
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Carmelo Anthony sucks in Nurse Jackie debut: This is why he moved to New York?
Michael Roberts | April 16, 2012 | 5:57am
Plenty of people who tuned in last night's episode of the Showtime series Nurse Jackie probably found themselves saying, "Hey, isn't that Carmelo Anthony?" And it was: Melo appeared as a patient in a rehab center -- yet Showtime PR reps hardly knocked themselves out ballyhooing the gig. Why? Maybe because his "acting" was so lame that it calls into question one of the presumed reasons he made the leap from the Nuggets to the New York Knicks in the first place.
Showtime hasn't made an Anthony showcase clip available -- another indication of the net's pride in his work. Indeed, the only video I found of Melo on the Nurse Jackie site linked above was a preview to last night's episode. He can be seen checking his watch, which is probably what a lot of viewers did when he came on screen.
When they weren't laughing, that is.
Carmelo's first line, as part of a therapy-session scene, finds him announcing that he's "a professional baseball player" -- what a stretch! In the rest of the sequence, he's mostly called upon to react, which he does with all the aptitude of the third tree from the left in a third-grade pageant. He pops up again in a common-room bit, where he talks about hitting a baseball in so clumsy a manner that it's unclear he's actually ever held a bat.
Is this something Anthony really wants to do? Or is he simply following a game plan designed by his wife, spotlight addict La La Vazquez? Hard to tell. But his reality show foray in the VH1 patience tester La La's Full Court Wedding was a snooze, and his latest attempt at thespianism makes Shaquille O'Neal's turn in Kazaam seem like Oscar bait in comparison.
Yes, signing with the Knicks has given Melo more show biz opportunities. But it hasn't helped either squad in substantial ways. Right now, both New York and Denver are struggling to qualify for the playoffs, with the Nuggets facing a key matchup tonight against the Houston Rockets (who they beat handily at home yesterday), while NYC fell to the Miami Heat despite Melo's 42-point outburst. But even if both squads reach the postseason, they're unlikely to get very far, since the Nugs will probably face the daunting Oklahoma City Thunder and the Knicks' likeliest draw is...the Heat.
And it's not as if Anthony has acting to fall back on. Get a glimpse of him in the video below.
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NICU nurse writes health minister, says OT levels out of control
By: Jessica Botelho-Urbanski | Posted: 11/8/2018 7:00 PM | Comments: | Last Modified: 11/9/2018 8:22 AM | Updates
This article was published 8/11/2018 (436 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
A Winnipeg nurse responsible for looking after sick babies has directly written to Manitoba's health minister, saying nursing overtime levels are out of control.
The nurse, who asked to remain anonymous in media reports, took issue with statements Cameron Friesen made to the Free Press last month.
In an Oct. 5 article, the minister said: "We're standing up against misinformation that the opposition parties are peddling by suggesting that nurse overtime is at some record level. They're just wrong. It's false and the public deserves to be in possession of correct information... I would say at this point in time (it's) so far, so good."
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The nurse wrote to Friesen on Oct. 31, saying she was a "trifle confused" by his comments, and the situation is "so far from good."
"I have worked in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) for more than 30 years. In those decades, I have never seen the amount of voluntary and mandatory overtime that is occurring," she said.
"In the space of nine days, I personally worked three sixteen-hour shifts, then 20 hours, then 12 hours, and one more 16-hour. I would like to say this is anomalous, but it has become the 'new normal' in the NICU."
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On Oct. 31, an anonymous nurse wrote a letter to Manitoba health minister Cameron Friesen: "I have worked in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) for more than 30 years. In those decades, I have never seen the amount of voluntary and mandatory overtime that is occurring."
In August, 70 NICU nurses co-signed a letter to St. Boniface Hospital president Martine Bouchard and Friesen detailing frustrations about their working conditions.
"We are feeling stressed, burnt-out, and exhausted," they wrote. "It has reached the point where parents are staying overnight in the NICU because they are fearful about the quality of care their baby will receive from exhausted nurses staying for prolonged shifts."
When talking to reporters Thursday, the health minister said he takes front-line workers' concerns seriously.
"No one is denying that more nurses were working overtime. No one was denying that somehow in the long term that would not create challenges on sustainability," Friesen said.
Friesen said the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority took a number of interim steps this year to try and dial back reliance on overtime. It resorted to a more permanent solution Wednesday — a $3.2-million funding boost for NICU units at St. Boniface and the Health Sciences Centre.
The minister said the additional funds will be put toward increased staff and beds on both wards.
WRHA probes infant deaths
In a report sent to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in September, St. Boniface Hospital president Martine Bouchard said there were seven fatalities reviewed by the hospital’s perinatal morbidity and mortality committee that were deemed preventable.
"We cannot confirm without a doubt that (four) neonatal deaths... were directly related to understaffing issues," Bouchard wrote.
In an Oct. 31 letter to Manitoba Health Minister Cameron Friesen, a St. Boniface neonatal intensive care unit nurse raised the deaths as a serious concern -- especially in light of increased nurse overtime.
"Staff exhaustion and moral distress are not a sustainable way to deliver health care," she wrote. "We need safe working conditions. Lives depend on it."
Friesen said the WRHA's chief medical officer investigated the information, and initially found the babies' deaths occurred between 2009 and 2012.
"So it’s very troubling to me that someone would use that data to try to suggest that a transformation in the health-care (system) that is taking place now, that there’s some kind of connection (to the infant deaths)," he said Thursday.
"Out of an abundance of caution, we are having the WRHA continue to investigate the situation to see if there’s something else to be learned."
Bruce Roe, vice-president and chief medical officer of the WRHA, weighed in after saying he’s confident based on his review “there have been no critical incidents related to resource or staffing issues.”
Bouchard clarified in a statement to media Thursday evening information contained in her business case -- which was tabled in the legislature Thursday -- wasn’t accurate.
“In fact, we have since confirmed that the cases reviewed by the St. Boniface Hospital perinatal morbidity and mortality committee in 2015 were cases dating back to the 2009-12 period. We apologize for the confusion created by the inclusion of this information,” she said.
Bouchard also thanked the St. Boniface NICU team for its work.
“They have shown great perseverance, a high level of commitment to their colleagues, and above all, they have provided excellent and compassionate care to infants and families during an admittedly challenging time.”
"The investment we announced is significant. I think it does demonstrate that government is responding to these real needs," Friesen said, not ruling out the possibility of more future funding announcements.
Last year, St. Boniface Hospital's NICU experienced a 42 per cent increase in babies born with symptoms of drug addiction and withdrawal. It also reported a 10 per cent to 15 per cent increase in deliveries requiring admission to the NICU.
The statistics were laid out in a business case sent Sept. 26 to Réal Cloutier, WRHA president and CEO, from Bouchard.
In her report, Bouchard said the St. Boniface NICU has been consistently understaffed over the years, and relying on nurses to work overtime was "unsustainable."
"Additionally, mandatory overtime, exhaustion, and moral distress currently being experienced are a result of chronically functioning over capacity. The impact of other staff being seconded to NICU leaves other units at risk and creates a domino effect," she wrote.
Both Bouchard's report and the NICU nurse's letter were tabled by the NDP during question period at the Manitoba legislature Thursday.
Darlene Jackson, president of the Manitoba Nurses Union, said the situation at St. Boniface's NICU worsened after the province began Phase 1 of its Winnipeg health-care overhaul last fall.
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Last year, St. Boniface Hospital's NICU experienced a 42 per cent increase in babies born with symptoms of drug addiction and withdrawal.
She said there were 1,792 incidents of nurses working mandatory overtime shifts at St. Boniface from Jan. 1 to Oct. 31, many of those in the NICU and women and children's programs — compared with 328 incidents of mandatory overtime during all of 2017.
Jackson emphasized nurses have been sounding the alarm on their increased overtime hours since March, and claimed the province and the WRHA didn't respond accordingly.
"I think it’s shameful that they were not listening to the front-line health-care workers out there who have been begging for help," she said.
"It just makes you think that had this government taken those nurses seriously in March, and put the funding out then and hired the nurses then, (now) we’re into November. We’d have some pretty experienced nurses out there right now, but here we are… now funding a program that’s in crisis."
NDP Leader Wab Kinew agreed with the nurses' assertion.
"The government has been slow to respond," he said. "But even their response to date doesn’t address the impact of this ripple effect."
– with files from Larry Kusch
jessica.botelho@freepress.mb.ca
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Jessica Botelho-Urbanski
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Jessica Botelho-Urbanski covers the Manitoba Legislature for the Winnipeg Free Press.
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Romania 1 – 5 North Korea in their second Friendly Women’s match 14th June 2012
Home Romania 1 – 5 North Korea in their second Friendly Women’s match 14th June 2012
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Today, 14th June, was played at the Soccer Center Buftea FRF from the second female friendly game between the national team of Romania and the DPRK, Two days ago North Korea won the first match 4 – 2, and today the North Koreans won the second game 5 – 1.
Ri Ye Gyong opened the scoring in minute 23, Choe I Gyong increasing difference three minutes later. After the break, Ri Ye Gyong brought the score to 3-0 in minute 59, increasing it to 4-0 after two minutes. In minute 70, Song Yun He scored from free kick North Korea’s fifth goal and five minutes later, Laura Russian reduced the score with a superb shot from outside the penalty area.
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Sabina Radu (46 Mirela Ganea) – Monika Sinka (46 Olivia Oprea), Corina Olar, Ficzay Maria, Daniela Gurz (73 Adina Giurgiu) – Alexandra Iuşan (61 Stefania VATAFU) , John Bortan – Anne-Marie coins, Russian Laura Andreea Laiu (46 Andreea Voicu) – Cosmina Duşa (46 Zsuzsanna Sinka)
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The Bomb-itty of Errors
Categories: Performing Arts, Reviews and Shakespeare
Tags: antipholus, colin smith, dromio, geoffrey rush drama studio, luke cadden, QSE, queensland shakespeare ensemble, rob pensalfini, silvah rus, the bomb-itty of errors, the comedy of errors, UQ, zac kelty
Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble
UQ Geoffrey Rush Drama Studio
February 24 – March 8 2014
Reviewed by Meredith Walker
The Bomb-itty of Errors by Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble is a rapid-fire humoured take on Shakespeare, irreverent and pantomime-like in its silliness, and very entertaining.
The energetic twist on one of the Bard’s earliest works, The Comedy of Errors tells the story of lost identical twins and ridiculous mistaken identity, all while a DJ spins and actors rap. Despite this modernisation, the play manages to retain much of the Bard’s original text. William Shakespeare’s template features two sets of twins—a pair of masters both conveniently named Antipholus, and a pair of servants, both named Dromio—who are separated as infants. In The Bomb-itty of Errors, they’re quadruplets—two pairs of twins—left abandoned. When the duo that was raised in Ephesus shows up in Syracuse, this comedy of mistaken identities ensues.
Shakespeare demands intensity of actors and this is especially so when there is the additional vocal pressure of 90 minutes of hip hop. And the ensemble cast is more than up to the challenge, with just a few dialogue slips, easily forgiven given the frenzied nature of the show, with four actors, playing multiple characters and multiple genders, all while rapping and rhyming. Indeed, frequent entrances and exits, and frantic costume changes only add to the farcical nature of the chaos, especially when they see actors revealing in Shakespearean drag tradition.
The quartet has as much fun acting as females as in their male roles. In fact, as ‘dumb as paint’ Luciana and her fierce sister Adriana, Zac Kelty and Silvah Rus steal the show. Contrastingly, Colin Smith and Luke Cadden find their strength in their male roles as the two strutting and fretting brothers Antipholus and Dromio of Syracuse. And then there is Artistic Director, Rob Pensalfini’s appearance as Rastafarian apothecary, Dr Pinch, which heightens audience engagement as he eyes the ladies.
The fast-paced nature of this ‘ad-rap-ation’ means that audience members must be on their toes, not just due to its fourth wall breakdowns, but to catch all the lyrics as they tumble word play and pun upon alliteration and rhyme, with a rhythm not unlike that of Shakesepare’s iambic pentameter. It really is a feast for the ears, clever and lewd, and very Shakespeare. The dialogue is infused, not just with bawdiness, but pop culture references such as to twerking and quidditch, and phrases like cray cray and OMG, which is fitting, perhaps given that the work is based on that which would have been the pop culture of its day (given that way in which his works are so influenced by the world around him.)
Visually, too, the show does not disappoint. Although there are some early lapses in the precision of lighting transitions, the colour and movement of the show are almost to the point of animation, with The University of Queensland’s Geoffrey Rush Drama Studio set transformed to into a hip-hop cultured, cartooned world of brothels and convents by urban artist Will Powell.
As such, The Bomb-itty of Errors becomes more than just slapstick silliness; rather it shines as an exuberant celebration of the Bard that retains the integrity of the original text as much as it transforms it.
A Give Away – Win a Double Pass to Bat Boy: the Musical!
Categories: Musical Theatre, Performing Arts and Theatre
Tags: bat boy, batboy: the musical, competition, double pass, free tickets, give away, legally blonde, opening night, schonell theatre, underground productions, UQ
Underground Productions presents the musical comedy hit Bat Boy: The Musical, the hilariously dark tale of a half-boy, half-bat discovered living in a cave, and the obstacles he faces as he tries to integrate into a small, rural town in West Virginia.
It’s an explosively entertaining take on how we fear the strange and unknown, set against a score that mixes rock with contemporary musical theatre. With elements of satire, comedy-horror, irony and forbidden love, Bat Boy is a thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining work that has garnered massive critical and public acclaim, including the Outer Critics Circle Award for best off-Broadway musical in 2001.
Because we loved Underground’s Urinetown so much we want you to see Bat Boy: The Musical so we’re giving away a double pass to the opening night performance on Friday August 30 at The Schonell! Just tell us in the comments section below the best thing about Brisbane theatre!
Matilda Award nominee Alex Feifers jumped at the opportunity to direct this exciting, yet challenging show. Undaunted by the imposing text, she says “The real challenge is perfectly balancing the dark and dramatic themes with the comedic irony and wit. But backed by such a strong creative team and crew, not to mention the stellar cast, I have a big feeling this is going to be the highlight of the local Brisbane musical theatre scene this year.”
By the writer of the recent hit Legally Blonde The Musical, Underground Productions couldn’t be more proud and excited to present the Queensland premiere of Bat Boy: The Musical, running from August 29 until September 7.
About Underground Productions:
Underground Productions is the University of Queensland’s resident theatre group. It has been running (under different names) since the 1970′s, with artists such as Geoffrey Rush and Bille Brown beginning their careers with the company. Since its venue transition to the wonderful 440 seat Schonell Theatre in 2010, Underground has evolved to produce some of Brisbane’s finest theatre, whilst still maintaining its close-knit and fun-loving attitude. Along with 4 mainhouse shows a year, Underground Productions provides opportunities for all things theatre, including drama workshops, backstage crew training, arts festivals, and an annual musical.
Underground also strives to showcase original works that the talented Brisbane community has to offer and provides a thorough sense of fun to both members and audiences alike.
N.B. The story deals with many dark and mature themes. Although respectfully handled and often punctuated with humour, we nevertheless recommend that audience member be at least 15 years of age. There will also be strobe lighting effects, and loud sound effects and music.
Thursday – August 29 at 7:30pm – PREVIEW NIGHT1
Friday – August 30 at 7:30pm – OPENING NIGHT*
Saturday – August 31 at 2:30pm
Tuesday – September 3 at 7:30pm – STUDENT SPECIALS2
Wednesday – September 4 at 7:30pm
Thursday – September 5 at 7:30pm
Friday – September 6 at 7:30pm
Saturday – September 7 at 2:30pm
Saturday – September 7 at 7:30pm – CLOSING NIGHT
*After the opening night performance, stick around for free food, drinks, live music and a meet-and-greet with the cast and crew
$20 for adults / $18 for students / $15 for Underground Members
Tickets available from July 15 and can be booked online: http://www.undergroundproductions.org.au
1 $18/15/12 tickets for adults/students/members on Preview Night
2Students and members pay only $12 on Student Night
For your chance to win the opening night Double Pass follow this blog, like us on Facebook and tell us in the comments section below what you love about Brisbane theatre! Winner will be notified via email and announced on our Facebook page.
Tags: carnival, dr sean edgecomb, expressionism, freak, machinal, sideshow, sophie treadwell, UQ, vaudeville
Geoffrey Rush Studio
21st – 25th May 2013
Reviewed by Meredith McLean
Sophie Treadwell’s critically-acclaimed Machinal premiered on Broadway in 1928 with Clark Gable.
Machinal, directed by Dr Sean Edgecomb, is a confronting production, which combines elements of carnival, 1920s freak sideshows and vaudeville.
“The passion, talent, intelligence and drive that these students demonstrate in the performance, is quite simply, amazing,” Dr Edgecomb said. The strong research background of UQ’s drama area, encourages us to consider different acting theories for the play, namely Meyerhold’s theory of biomechanics (where actors use gestures and movements as a way of expressing emotion physically).
The powerful drama is based loosely on the murder trial of Ruth Snyder and her lover, Judd Gray, who together murdered Snyder’s husband in the late 1920s. Snyder was found guilty of the crime and executed by electric chair. In Machinal, the lead character Helen, attempts to negotiate through a woman’s role during this era in history – confined and regimented to wife, mother, housekeeper, and sexual partner. She is a woman trapped in a dependant status, living a hellish life in a loveless marriage. Then, a man gives Helen a momentary glimpse of passion and her life is forever changed.
Helen discovers how society confines her and how her husband unconsciously dominates her every decision. With a feeling of hopelessness, she commits an egregious crime, murdering her husband to free herself from the constraints of society.
This heavy play is a powerful expressionistic drama about women’s forced financial dependency upon men during the 1920s and their trapped existence in a male-dominated, oppressive wasteland.
The production team includes: Sean Edgecomb (Director), Heather Fairbairn (Dramaturgy), Alana Tierney (Chorographer) and current UQ drama students.
I had no idea what to expect for Machinal. I knew it was expressionism, I knew it was a classic and all of this gave me a pang of my high school drama days. This however wasn’t a school orchestrated show. It was a step up, University of Queensland’s drama students would be putting on the show tonight.
I loved Les Mechaniques played by Alice England and Regan Lynch. Both loud, both confusing and devilish they were the glue between scenes.
Mr. J or Mr. Jones taken on by Kristan Santic matched the mechaniques loudness with creepiness. Each syllable, wrist flick and slicking back of the hair sent trembles down my spine.
There was one incident if there really can be an incident in a play about incidental murder. Early on in the first half the curtain was jerked just that touch too vigorously and one of the poles holding up the material was yanked from its secure holding. For a good fifteen minutes we watched the performers shut and close the curtain, all the while the audience were eyeballing the pole waiting for it to crash on one of these poor students heads.
Thankfully no drama students were harmed in this production.
The stage manager made a formal announcement that there would be a ten-minute interval while a technical error was rectified. Namely, the pole dangling just above her head.
I took this impromptu break as a chance to admire the foyer of the Geoffrey Rush drama student. I hadn’t set foot in that room since I’d defected from my arts degree at UQ and changed to QUT at the end of 2011 (QUT Represent!). They had transformed it into an eerie circus tent with streamers and mirrors everywhere. It’s a unique little studio after all. But before I had a chance to guess all the meanings of the eerie tarot cards dotted along the mirror it was time to be pulled back into the vaudeville nightmare.
Another note of appreciation is the choreography to this production. Whether it be the struggles between the lovers, the dance numbers from Les Mechaniques or the human-machine blocking and movement in the background you could tell these students had worked hard to nail each move.
Certainly on the obscure side, this dark retelling of Sophie Treadwell’s expressionist piece Machinal is certainly thrilling. These performers are no baby-faced kids fresh off the block – they’ve come ready and willing to terrify you. But only until tomorrow night so be quick and book for the final two performances.
Categories: Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Reviews and Theatre
Tags: christopher bond, daniel calder, demon barber, fleet street, helena bonham carter, hugh wheeler, ignatians, James Gauci, John Peek, johnny depp, josh rowe, miranda selwood, murder, oriana choir, pirelli's elixir, schonell theatre, stephen sondheim, sweeney todd, tim burton, UQ
Josh Rowe (Sweeney Todd)
Ignatians Musical Society
22nd March – 13th April
Ignatians sure know how to put on a show. And boy oh boy have they picked a doozy this time! Hugh Wheeler and Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, inspired by Christopher Bond’s 1973 play of the classic story (Bond was the first to show Todd as a man who had been wronged by the law and not motivated entirely by greed), is certainly not the easiest of musical productions. In fact, it could be considered one of the most challenging, with its complex orchestrations, multi-layered ensemble work and dark, difficult story to sell to contemporary audiences with ever-decreasing attention spans, accustomed to being sitcom-spoon-fed.
Director and Musical Director, John Peek, has accomplished something special with this Sweeney Todd. A strong, bold ensemble, filled to overflowing with top-notch part-singers and character actors, a brave creative team, an orchestra fit for a recording studio (led by Conductor, Edgar Chan) and a cast of leading players who include a couple of Brisbane’s best.
Opera singer, Josh Rowe, despite his Russell Crow demeanor (or maybe because of it. Russell Crowe was to have originally starred in the film and was to have been directed by Sam Mendes. Personally, I’m okay with Johnny Depp and Tim Burton having scored the gig), was a little underwhelming on Saturday night (the third performance of the run). Rowe may have the title role but this is Miranda Selwood’s show. Their relationship becomes more interesting and Rowe’s reactions and expressions become more animated in Act 2, by which time I felt he’d really settled into his boots (I don’t mean vocally – the outstanding vocals were there from the outset, exemplified in the sinister song, My Friends, sung to his razor (singular, yes), glinting in the light – I mean that he must have gone out and got his Sweeney shoes on at interval, only fully exploring the range of the character later. I should make mention of Pretty Women; sung with Judge Turpin (Chris Kellett), it used the right mix from both men, of devious and delighted and By The Sea, performed with Selwood (she is an absolute scream in this number; hers is a fearless performance) is made that much more hilarious by Rowe’s facial expressions and in this well-loved song, although he remains seated, we see his ability as an actor start to come through, in addition to the stand-and-deliver-singer we’ve seen thus far). It’s Selwood who is simply superb, as the bustling, busybody, bonny cook of The Worst Pies in London, Mrs Lovett. She is feisty, cheeky, fast, furious and vocally, absolutely glorious. She clearly relishes the role and why not? It’s a plum one and it seems she was born to play it. I’m sure Selwood must have taken a leaf out of Helena Bonham Carter’s book and practiced her baking whilst practicing her singing, in order to perfect the syncopation in her songs, which are surely the most difficult of the show.
James Gauci is also perfectly cast, as the young, romantic lead. He’s a good-looking lad who can hold a note and tell a tale…oh, who am I kidding? He’s just gorgeous and he sings to sweep the ladies off their feet! Please somebody get him in front of Frosty already! His Johanna, Jordana Peek, is suitably lovely – a picture of innocence – though I found her a little pitchy and breathy in the song that should seal the deal for this character, Green Finch and Linnet Bird. She made up for it in the duet with Gauci, Kiss Me, and also, in the Reprise of Kiss Me (the Quartet), demonstrating the confidence we expected to see from the start and a much more polished performance, finally winning me over. Toby (Ben Hickey) is a tough-nut sweetheart and does a truly beautiful job of the often over-sung Not While I’m Around. We expect this to be a poignant moment (it’s the beauty before the full extent of the horror) between Toby and Mrs Lovett and we’re not disappointed. Pirelli (Andrew Scheiwe), whose accents are spot on and Lucy Barker (Sarah Jensen), who manages to make us laugh as well as make our hearts break in the very same instant, get the other honorable mentions, giving us wonderful, multi-faceted characters.
James Gauci (Anthony) and Ben Hickey (Toby)
James Gauci (Anthony), Jordana Peek (Johanna) and Chris Kellet (Judge Turpin)
It’s a highly technical show and there are massive demands placed on the set. This design (Shane Rodwell) is intricate in terms of its levels but there is something at odds here and I feel sure it’s the massive, mechanical revolve trying to upstage everybody. So much emphasis has been placed on the working set that we are lucky to have had such strong performances, avoiding anyone paling into insignificance. I love a revolve as much as anybody but it must serve the purpose and I felt that this one – it was clunky and slow – was out of step with the pace of the show. The Chair, however, is another matter altogether; the mechanism is brilliant and the effect is truly chilling and strangely comical, as things tend to be when they are mildly discomforting… I don’t want to give away all of the effects but if you’ve ever seen a squib sliced, you’ll appreciate that somebody in makeup has done their fair share of research into the fine art of throat slitting. You will squirm, just as you should. The tale is, after all, ghastly.
Dark, gothic lighting – not too much and not too little – casting shadows and drawing our eyes towards the most minimal action is just right. Andrew ‘Panda’ Haden has done well to achieve such an evocative and intimate lighting design within the large-scale Schonell Theatre. Gutter colours dominate the structures and the costumes, all trash and no treasure, except for Pirelli’s carnival suit (but he’s not around for long), Johanna’s pretty blue frock and Mrs Lovettt’s sassy petticoat of delicious pink under, which we catch glimpses of, just as we see the brighter shades of each character from time to time – but only for a moment.
The staging of the prologue seems unnecessary, an anti-climatic opening; a solitary figure (a dishevelled man) crossing the apron of the stage to pull a rope, in the action of ringing a bell and at the same time, opening the curtain onto a scene of madness – the streets of London. A bold directorial choice, it was probably not ideal. Far more effective would be the first sounds of Sondheim’s strangely seductive score and the curtain opening upon the ensemble standing, imploring us (really very At the End of the Day and there’s no doubt it works), to “Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd”…
Another unusual moment, wasted; we missed, “At last, my right arm is complete again!” It’s the definitive Demon Barber character line and it was thrown to the wings, dismissed during an exit, rather than used to achieve the climax of the Prologue. Whether by actor or director, I thought this an odd choice.
"At last, my right arm is complete again!" Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's film.
I cannot stress enough how good this company is in terms of their ensemble singing. Like any company, they have their “stars”, though none seem aligned or affiliated with this or another company, we see them everywhere, and Ignatians always work really hard on producing an exceptional ensemble, as we saw (heard) in RENT and as we see (and hear) in Sweeney Todd. I’m always in awe of a good choir master/MD (our local Oriana Choir is off on their European tour soon, led by the extremely capable and super confident Daniel Calder) and if you’ve ever considered joining a terrific no-pressure-no-audition choir, Ignatians provides another Brisbane option. Check the website for details.
As far as Brisbane theatre goes, there is a huge amount on at the moment and this production must be one of the hot ticket items. On Saturday night, I noticed UQ uni life was alive and well (clearly, it was pizza and red wine night) and a horde of younger audience members filled the Schonell theatre foyer at least 20 minutes before the Box Office opened. These are some keen kids! How wonderful that the theatre rather than the cinema is where they choose to spend some of their money! I would not recommend taking children to see this show. I would wonder at its appeal for those to whom Sondheim’s score is largely unknown and at the same time, I would encourage all and sundry to go see Peek’s Sweeney Todd and support Ignatians’ mammoth effort and their solid commitment to the growth of the Brisbane musical theatre scene. Really, you’d be silly to miss this production – there’s too much to like about it!
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Title: Rings
Genre: Drama,Horror,Romance
Drama,Horror,Romance
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Julia becomes worried about her boyfriend, Holt, when he explores the dark urban legend of a mysterious video said to kill the watcher seven days after viewing. She sacrifices herself to save her boyfriend and in doing so makes a horrifying discovery: there is a "movie within the movie" that no one has ever seen before.
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David Loucka (screenplay by), Jacob Estes (screenplay by), Akiva Goldsman (screenplay by), David Loucka (story by), Jacob Estes (story by), Kôji Suzuki (based on the novel "The Ring" by)
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Captain Wade Hunnicutt is the wealthiest and most powerful citizen in his Texan town; he is also a notorious womanizer, which has turned his wife Hannah against him. She has brought up their son Theron to be dependent upon her; but as he reaches adulthood, Hunnicutt insists on taking over his upbringing, initiating him in hunting and other masculine pursuits, under the watchful eye of Rafe, Hunnicutt's loyal employee. But Theron's new lifestyle leads him into a love-affair with a local girl, and thence to his learning things about his parents that were previously hidden from him.
A Lot Like Love (2005)
On a flight from Los Angeles to New York, Oliver and Emily make a connection, only to decide that they are poorly suited to be together. Over the next seven years, however, they are reunited time and time again, they go from being acquaintances to close friends to ... lovers?
Meet Dave (2008)
A spaceship shaped like a human lands face first on Liberty Island. Its crew (of tiny, intelligent, and unemotional beings) is looking for an orb sent from its planet to extract the oceans' salt, which will ruin Earth. The orb is in the possession of Josh, the fifth-grade son of a single mom whose car strikes the ambulatory alien spaceship and cripples its power supply. The crew has 48 hours to recover the orb, throw it in the Atlantic, and leave Earth. Over the course of two days, the ship's crew experiences chaos and emotion in New York. Do Earth's giants - Josh and his mom - have anything to teach these brainy aliens? Meanwhile, mutiny is afoot and the cops are closing in.
Jab Harry Met Sejal (2017)
The story revolves around Harry and Sejal's journey across Europe. A search for Sejal's engagement ring makes Harry understand love and relationships better. Sejal experiences new found freedom, security and solace in Harry's company and in between all of this - there is love, life, lies, thrill, fantasy and the search for the voice within.
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Leaffooted Bug
Agriculture: Pistachio Pest Management Guidelines
Leaffooted Bug: Leptoglossus clypealis, Leptoglossus occidentalis, Leptoglossus zonatus
Description of the Pest
Adult leaffooted plant bugs are relatively large insects, 3/4 to 1 inch in length. All three species are similar in appearance; they are brown in color with a narrow white band across the back, although this band is less distinct in L. occidentalis. The head appears pointed, and the hind legs have an expanded area that superficially resembles a leaf, hence its name. Leptoglossus zonatus can be distinguished by the presence of two yellow spots on the pronotum. Leptoglossus clypealis does not have the yellow spots and has a long pointed clypeus that points forward at the front of the head.
Leaffooted bugs overwinter as adults, typically in aggregations located in protected areas, such as in woodpiles, barns, under the bark of eucalyptus, citrus, palm, cypress, or juniper trees. These pests can also overwinter in the orchard in plant debris, pump houses, or cracks along the tree trunk. From late March through May, adults disperse to find food sources. These insects are primarily seed feeders and, once in the orchard, they will feed directly on the developing nuts or on ground vegetation. Adults are strong flyers and can disperse from overwintering sites and quickly move into and within the orchard. Overwintered adults are long-lived, from September or October to April or May. Their eggs are laid in spring usually on leaves, twigs, and nuts; some Leptoglossus species deposit over 200 eggs. After nymphs emerge from a round hole on top of the egg, they develop into adults in 6 to 8 weeks. Because the adults are long-lived and can lay eggs over an extended period, the population can consist of all life stages by late June. There may be 2 to 3 generations per year, depending on temperatures and food sources.
These insects are capable of causing two types of damage. The first type (epicarp lesion) is produced early in the season and is similar to that caused by other plant bugs. Nuts damaged during or shortly after bloom blacken and drop. If nuts are damaged during the period in which they are enlarging, the damaged tissue turns brown and necrotic and the outside will often become sunken and appear almost water soaked. The internal lesions often develop a white, netted appearance in the shell tissue, with no deep pitting.
After shell hardening in June, leaffooted bugs may cause a second type of damage called kernel necrosis, which is not obvious on the shell. Externally all that is evident is a brown pinpoint mark. With kernel necrosis, the nutmeat is darkened, often develops a sunken or distorted area, and may have an off-flavor. If this occurs when humidity is high, a fungal breakdown of the nut causes it to turn slimy. This is referred to as stigmatomycosis.
Leaffooted plant bugs typically damage most of the nuts in an attacked cluster.
Leaffooted bugs typically first appear in orchards starting in April. However, if they overwinter in or near pistachio, they may be found earlier, usually feeding on nut clusters, and at this time they can cause considerable nut drop when their populations densities are high.
In most years leaffooted bug populations are controlled by natural mortality from extremely cold winter temperatures and an egg parasitoid (Gryon pennsylvanicum). However, these natural controls cannot be relied upon if there is a large overwintering population typically following a mild, dry winter. This is especially true during the critical spring period as the egg parasitoid will only impact the adult's offspring, and it is the overwintered adult that will cause most damage.
During the season there are no cultural controls known to affect the density of the leaffooted bug or the damage it causes to pistachios. However, cultural controls such as cleaning debris from near the orchard may help reduce overwintering populations.
Monitoring and Treatment Decisions
During dormant and delayed dormant tree pruning, check for leaffooted plant bug when looking for Botryosphaeria cankers.
Starting in April monitor weekly through nut development.
Sample trees for leaffooted plant bug nymphs with a beating tray as done for small plant and stink bugs.
Hold a beating tray under nut clusters while striking the limb sharply three times with a lightweight club (immature leaffooted bugs will drop onto the tray and can be easily examined; adults will either fly away or cling to the tree and not drop.)
Examine bugs that drop onto the tray. If nymphs are present (e.g., 1 bug per 15 or 20 beats), particularly early in the season, treatment may be necessary.
The best time to take beat samples is in the morning when bugs are less active and are easier to examine; one exception is for the flight of adult leaffooted bugs when the tree is shaken.
Also look for leaffooted plant bug and stink bug egg masses on the leaves and fruit.
There are no reliable sampling methods for adults in spring. Instead, look for adult leaffooted plant bugs migrating in from overwintering sites and small black nuts in clusters or on the ground in late April to early May.
If black nuts are found, cut them open to confirm damage (black lesions inside the hull).
Leaffooted bugs are capable of transmitting some pistachio diseases, such as stigmatomycosis and Botryosphaeria panicle and shoot blight, making control of these pests important.
Amount per acre**
Not all registered pesticides are listed. The following are ranked with the pesticides having the greatest IPM value listed first—the most effective and least harmful to natural enemies, honey bees, and the environment are at the top of the table. When choosing a pesticide, consider information relating to air and water quality, resistance management, and the pesticide's properties and application timing. Always read the label of the product being used.
(Brigade WSB*) 8–32 oz 12 7
MODE-OF-ACTION GROUP NUMBER1: 3
COMMENTS: Do not apply near aquatic areas. Brigade WSB is a restricted-use pesticide because it is highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
(Baythroid XL*) 2–2.4 fl oz 12 14
COMMENTS: Do not apply near aquatic areas. Baythroid XL is a restricted-use pesticide because it is highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
LAMBDA-CYHALOTHRIN
(Warrior II with Zeon*, etc.) 1.28–2.56 oz 24 14
COMMENTS: Do not apply near aquatic areas. Warrior II is a restricted-use pesticide because it is highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
PERMETHRIN*
(Pounce 25WP*) 8–16 oz 12 0
(Ambush 25W*) 12.8–25.6 oz 12 0
COMMENTS: May be used on either early or late developing populations. Do not apply more than 0.8 lb a.i./acre/season for 25W formulation. Highly toxic to honey bees. Do not apply near aquatic areas; Pounce 25WP and Ambush 25W are restricted-use pesticides because they are highly toxic to fish and aquatic organisms.
** Unless otherwise noted, apply with enough water to ensure adequate coverage.
1 Rotate chemicals with a different mode-of-action Group number, and do not use products with the same mode-of-action Group number more than twice per season to help prevent the development of resistance. For example, the organophosphates have a Group number of 1B; chemicals with a 1B Group number should be alternated with chemicals that have a Group number other than 1B. Mode-of-action Group numbers are assigned by IRAC (Insecticide Resistance Action Committee). For additional information, see their Web site at http://www.irac-online.org/.
UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines: Pistachio
R.H. Beede (emeritus), UC Cooperative Extension Kings County
W.J. Bentley (emeritus), UC IPM and Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier
K.M. Daane, Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier
D.R. Haviland, UC IPM and UC Cooperative Extension Kern County
Acknowledgement for Contributions to Insects, Mites, and Other Invertebrates
R.E. Rice, Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, Parlier
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Football / Euro 2020: Winner Takes All in Wales
Euro 2020: Winner Takes All in Wales
Football, Latest News, UEFA Euro 2020
Wales vs Hungary
Group E comes to a thrilling climax at the Cardiff City Stadium on Tuesday, when Wales welcome Hungary for a final game shoot-out.
Marco Rossi brings his Magyars to Wales knowing that a draw will be enough to take them to Euro 2020, which of course means the hosts will be on the attack in search of all three points.
Croatia is the big name in Group E, already through, and the World Cup finalists did Wales and Hungary favour by beating Slovakia to take them out of the picture. That means we’re sure to have an explosive night in Cardiff. Our SBOBET Euro 2020 team are backing the Dragons to breathe some fire on Tuesday night, with a home win at odds of 1.79. Wales (24th) are 26 places ahead of Hungary (50th) in the latest FIFA rankings,
But as one of the truly pivotal games in next week’s round of matches Wales vs Hungary will be the big Euro 2020 news and Rossi will make sure his team is up for the fight.
Wales stars set to shine
Head coach Ryan Giggs rested Aaron Ramsay in the 0-2 win over Azerbaijan, bringing him on for the last 30 minutes, and handing a half-hour breather to captain and talisman Gareth Bale. He juggled his squad well as they dominated from the off, and goals by Kieffer Moore and Harry Wilson handed them a comfortable victory, while young winger Dan James tormented their hosts all night.
Harry Wilson celebrates after scoring for Wales against Azerbaijan
Giggs knows he has a talented group of players but not the deepest of squads so he needs to handle his prize assets carefully. In the build-up to the match in Baku, he admitted he had an eye on the group climax in Cardiff. They needed two wins from two, but the pressure of the finale and the quality of opposition made Tuesday the priority.
Ramsay started on the bench which was great news for Wales fans, as this was his first appearance in the campaign having been dogged by injury at his new club Juventus.
Bale too hadn’t played since the draw with Croatia in October, so the two being fit for the Hungary match is a major boost. Bale has had a turbulent start to this campaign, seemingly on his way to China in the summer, with the blessing of Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane after upsetting team-mates and fans last season.
And it seems he’s at it again! He recently said he gets more excitement playing for Wales than for Los Blancos, which has raised a few eyebrows, and he has been dubbed ‘The Miracle in Wales’ by the Spanish press, as his last appearance for Real was at the beginning of October. He hasn’t even trained with his club colleagues since then.
A 1-0 win over Azerbaijan has kept Hungary in the hunt after a good start to the group was undone by a difficult run. Rossi knows his defence will be under serious pressure and they will be well drilled. Botond Barath and Adam Lang are likely to line up as the centre back pairing, with full back Mihaly Korhut also in for a busy night.
The visitors will play on the break with Adam Szalai the lone striker upfront, possibly supported by Mate Patkai who has scored two goals from midfield in the campaign.
Szalai was on target in Hungary’s 1-2 defeat as they warmed up against a strong Uruguay team which contained Edinson Cavani, Luis Suarez, Rodrigo Bentancur and Diego Godin.
Rossi wanted his defence to be tested and it was, as the South American stars had 63 per cent of the ball and 20 shots on goal.
TO SEE UPDATED ODDS
In the nine games played since Hungary’s heady days in the 1950s, Wales have won five, with the Magyars winning two and there have been two draws.
Hungary’s 1-0 win over Wales in Budapest thanks to a late goal from Patkai left the Welsh with a mountain to climb, but the Dragons have now given themselves a great chance to reach the finals of a major tournament for the second time since 1958.
They will remind themselves that missed chances, one golden opportunity for Bale, cost them dearly in Hungary as they were punished by a late onslaught.
Their opponents have a more illustrious history, in the 1950s the great Ferenc Puskas was the best player on the planet as the Magyars reached the World Cup final for the second time.
But in the now, Wales are the better side and home advantage gives them a big advantage. When playing at home Wales have not lost to Hungary in the last three encounters. And they are unbeaten in five at home.
Betting Tip
Wales vs Hungary Wales Asian Handicap -0.50 @ 1.77
November 20, 03:45 (GMT+8)
Take a look at the Wales vs Hungary betting odds and you can expect a hard-fought game, but Wales’ individual quality and home advantage should make the difference.
Hungary are at 3.75 with the draw available at 3.35 but, particularly with Bale more excited playing for his country than club, I expect the Magyars to have a tough night!
A SHORT EXPLANATION ON HOW OUR ( ) BETS ARE WORTH:
= €20 (Highly confident) = €10 (CONFIDENT) = €5 (SOMEWHAT CONFIDENT)
Euro 2020: Ramsey Brace Sends Wales Through Euro 2020: Wales Keep Hopes Alive in Slovakia Euro 2020: Wales Set to Enter the Falcon’s Den
Tags: Hungary, Ryan Giggs, Wales
Bundesliga: Schalke and Gladbach Kick Off the New Year!
Schalke 04 vs Borussia Monchengladbach Both Schalke 04 and Borussia Monchengladbach will look to kick off 2020 in style after a long break in the ...
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Tag Archives: prison
Crony Capitalism Creates Illusion of Free Market
By Rayn | September 11, 2018 - 3:15 pm | September 21, 2018 News Commentary
More Than 500 People Charged For Operating Illegal Marijuana Businesses In LA:
https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2018/09/07/marijuana-businesses-los-angeles-dispensaries-criminal-charges/
The Los Angeles City Attorney has announced it had filed more than 100 criminal cases against hundreds of people suspected of operating illegal marijuana businesses.
Mike Feuer said that with the help of the LAPD, it had filed 120 cases with charges against 515 people. Feuer said 105 locations, including dispensaries, grow-houses, delivery services and extraction sites, were involved.
My Commentary: Crony capitalism creates the illusion of a free market, while the real tyranny is hidden in plain view…
Tagged arrest, CA, California, cannabis, disenfranchisement, drug war, LA, LAPD, Los Angeles, marijuana, medical marijuana, police state, prison, prohibition, War on Drugs
America’s War on Drugs, Gone Wild!
By Rayn | November 19, 2016 - 12:25 am | November 27, 2016 News Commentary
Gale Griffin and her husband, Wendall Harvey, a married, truck-driving team, who were falsely imprisoned for two months when police discovered baggies of baking soda in their truck at a vehicle checkpoint
Arkansas Couple Spends 2 Months in Jail After Cops Mistake Baking Soda for Cocaine:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/cops-mistake-baking-soda-cocaine-jail-couple-2-months-article-1.2879080
(Meg Wagner) A truck-driving couple spent two months in jail and lost their jobs after Arkansas police mistook a plastic baggie full of baking soda for a hefty supply of cocaine.
Gale Griffin and her husband, Wendall Harvey, who haul explosives for the U.S. military, said they were detained for eight grueling weeks while they waited for a lab to overturn the in-the-field drug test that detected illegal drugs in their truck.
“We both didn’t think we were going to get out at all,” Griffin told KATV.
My Commentary: Sickening…
Tagged abduction, Abuse of Power, baking soda, cage, color of law, control, cops, draconian, Gale Griffin, guilty until proven innocent, innocent, jail, officer, police, police state, prison, War on Drugs, Wendall Harvey
Judge Admits On Camera that Extorting the Public Over Victimless Crimes is His “Job Security”
By Rayn | November 17, 2016 - 1:38 pm | December 3, 2016 News Commentary
Magistrate Joe Licata and defendent, Robin Clearey, in a Harris County, Texas, courtroom
Harris County Judge Says Arrests of Poor People Good for Job Security:
http://www.houstonpress.com/news/harris-county-judge-says-arrests-of-poor-people-good-for-job-security-8950616
(Meagan Flynn) The driving infractions and fines had piled up on Robin Clearey, who stood before Magistrate Joe Licata after she was ticketed for driving without working taillights, a license or valid registration.
he had been through this many times before, she told the judge, and at that very moment she also had a criminal case pending for driving with an invalid license, for which she would stay in jail unless she paid a $3,500 bond. Licata warned her that, if she didn’t pay the fines for these tickets and renew her license after paying surcharges to the Department of Public Safety, “you’re gonna get arrested every time you get pulled over.”
That was nothing to her, Clearey responded — because she had already become trapped in a cycle of arrests.
“It’s nothing to me either,” Licata told her. “It’s job security.”
My Commentary: I’ve been trying to explain this concept to Statists for years, but now you can read and hear it for yourselves!
Tagged Abuse of Power, broken taillight, citizens, color of law, conflict of interest, debt, Department of Public Safety, extortion, fees, fines, government, Harris County, Houston, illegal, invalid driver's license, jail, job security, judge, legal, Magistrate Joe Licata, paperwork, poor, prison, public, registration, renew license, Robin Clearey, state, statism, surcharges, Texas, tickets, TX, valid registration
Even Democrats Are Beginning to Question Obama’s Failure to Prosecute Any Banksters Behind 2007-2008 Financial Crisis
By Rayn | September 16, 2016 - 11:03 pm | November 12, 2016 News Commentary
Elizabeth Warren, Democratic Representative from Massachusetts
Warren Demands Investigation Into Obama’s Failure to Jail the Banksters:
http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/09/15/warren-demands-investigation-obamas-failure-jail-banksters
(Lauren McCauley) Though President Barack Obama is set to leave office in matter of months, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is not willing to let him go without a full explanation as to why his administration refused to jail the Wall Street banksters behind the 2007-2008 financial crisis.
In a letter sent to Department of Justice (DOJ) inspector general Michael Horowitz on Thursday, the progressive firebrand demanded an investigation into why the DOJ refused to file criminal charges against individuals despite “‘serious indications of violation[s]’ of federal securities and other laws,” uncovered by the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission (FCIC) probe into the causes of the economic crash.
My Commentary: LOL!
Tagged banks, banksters, Barack Obama, charge, court, Elizabeth Warren, financial fraud, financial scandal, financial terrorism, financial terrorists, indict, investigation, jail, prison, prosecute
Democrats and Republicans Merely Represent Two Sides of the Same Coin of Tyranny
By Rayn | September 5, 2016 - 1:19 am | December 2, 2016 News Commentary
Clinton’s 700-Mile Border Fence Is Just 300 Miles Shorter Than Trump’s:
http://reason.com/blog/2016/09/01/clintons-700-mile-border-fence-is-just-3
(Nick Gillespie) Who (besides libertarians) would have figured that the 2016 election is really an extended case study in what Freud termed “the narcissism of small differences,” or “the phenenomen is the phenomenon that it is precisely communities with adjoining territories, and that are related to each other in other ways as well, who are engaged in constant feuds and are ridiculing each other because of sensitiveness to these details of differentiation”?
My Commentary: Same Shit. Different Pile.
Tagged Abuse of Power, agreement, America, bipartisan, border fence, border wall, control freaks, democrats, Donald Trump, Duopoly, expansion of government, Hillary Clinton, no difference, prison, Republicans, same, tyranny, United States
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America Has Lost Her Will to Live by Selwyn Duke, Posted February 7, 2014
Perhaps we should have chosen the turkey as our national bird, as Benjamin Franklin suggested. It would certainly be more appropriate for our times. But if any flying creature would do, a moth might be more fitting still — with political correctness playing the role of that devilishly irresistible flame.
America long ago lost her will to live. Historically, trespassing into another people’s territory could bring violence. And nations the world over secure their borders, sometimes at the end of a gun fondled by an itchy finger. But not the US. We place water stations in the Arizona desert for thirsty trespassers, offer driver’s licenses and in-state tuition for them, and now a Supreme Court justice has opined that calling illegal migrants “criminals” is insulting. I don’t know, what do you call someone who broke the law? Legally challenged?
But it’s even worse than that. About 20 years ago Japan expelled illegal migrants and made the statement (I’m paraphrasing), “Japan is for Japanese. Others are welcome to come and visit, but they’re expected to go home.” Under the Mexican constitution, a foreign-born individual perhaps can be naturalized — but he can never enjoy full citizenship rights. And as would be the case if some tribe of “noble savages” were being overwhelmed by a colonizing people, when millions of Chinese flood Tibet and seek to supplant its ancient Buddhism-saturated culture, liberals are the first ones to scream “cultural genocide!” Heck, they don’t even like the gentrification of minority neighborhoods or when an adopted black child is raised by white parents and denied bona fide “black” enculturation.
Yet millions of unassimilable foreigners violate the US’ borders and sovereignty, sometimes commit further crimes and stress our social services, and we’re only supposed to discuss secondary issues. Are the illegals a benefit or a liability economically? Do they contribute more in taxes than they take in handouts? Who’ll pick the grapes? But with our bones poised to be picked, can we ask about culture? After all, people make the nation, not the other way around. Import enough Mexicans or Muslims into your country, and you no longer have Western civilization. You have Mexico Norte or Iran West.
Yet the very same people who claimed they could orchestrate the health care of 317 million people will insist that “we can’t deport” 20 million people. In fact, even though deportation should be reflexive, it isn’t even on the radar screen. To suggest it brands you bigot or xenophobe, and the only thing really at issue is the rate of surrender: will it be sudden with full-on amnesty or the slower “path to legal status,” the coup de grace or the death by a thousand cuts?
So all we hear instead are ridiculous arguments justifying the illegals’ presence, as if they have no country to which to return. We’ll hear that they’re hard-working people who love their families, which is about as meaningful as saying they’re bipeds who breathe air. I’m sure that German soldiers during WWII were generally hard-working people who loved their families, too, but as long as they posed a threat to the US, they had to be dealt with as such.
Particular indignation is exhibited when defending children of illegals, who, we’re told, “are here through no fault of their own.” This also is meaningless. Countless millions of children throughout the world are poor through no fault of their own, yet we don’t propose they all be allowed green cards. And how many children have ended up in foster care through no fault of their own after their parents were imprisoned for committing crimes? Perhaps we should stop enforcing laws, period — “for the children.”
Then there’s language. Every liberal psychologist will talk about the importance of communication in a family. But what about a national family? India recognized a common language to be such a necessary cultural glue that it actually adopted the tongue of its former colonizer, England, as its co-national language. Meanwhile, Americans stand by while their government prints official documents in foreign tongues and transforms us into a Tower of Babel.
And the surrender and silly arguments never end. I heard a caller on Michael Savage’s Tuesday radio show say that he agreed with NYC mayor Bolshevik Bill’s plan to make two Muslim religious days and the Lunar New Year official school holidays; his reasoning was that since American culture is made up of so many different things, how can we exclude anything? Interestingly, though, he did agree with Savage that English should be our common language.
But why? English is also made up of so many different things, with Greek and Latin as well as Angle, Saxon, Frisii, Jute and Frankish influences. Hey, press two for Latin, folks.
Of course, American culture is the product of many influences. And the Greeks and Etruscans influenced each other, Rome was influenced by Greece and the Etruscans, Western Europe by Rome and by extension the Greeks and Etruscans, and then the rest of the world by…well, you get it. Everyone was influenced by someone except for Adam and Eve, and even they — as we have our liberals — had their serpent. And since our whispering voices tell us that we shouldn’t trouble over cultural genocide because culture is a relative thing, let’s examine the matter further.
Having been influenced not just by the aforementioned groups but also the Germanic Franks, French culture is an amalgamation of many different elements. But it is also now a specific thing. It’s much as how cubed beef, vegetable oil, tomatoes, peppers, paprika and salt, cooked a certain way, become something specific: Beef Goulash. And so it is with many things. Combine iron and carbon and the result is the unique thing called steel; two hydrogen molecules and one oxygen molecule yield water. (And for you warmists, note that CO2 isn’t carbon any more than it’s oxygen.) Now, would goulash be better if we added other “influences” (ingredients)? That depends — but it might no longer be goulash.
Of course, you may not like Beef Goulash; you may prefer Vegetable Curry, Chicken Cacciatore, Roast Pork Lo Mein or Steak and Ale Pie. Then make your case; explain your vision of a deific diet, a meritorious menu. That’s not what we’re doing, however. Under the illusion that all ingredients are equal — and equally compatible — we haphazardly throw anything and everything into the mix. Some vanilla syrup in that goulash? Sure, why not? You’re not a syrupist, are you? Some cinnamon sticks, limburger cheese, hay from the field, eye of newt, toe of frog, wool of bat and tongue of dog? Now that’s diversity! And throw in some foxglove while you’re at it — no worries about indigestion afterwards then.
We’re no longer a melting pot, but a dish gone to pot. We’ve forgotten that robust, healthy America was a result of a specific recipe, and we cannot perpetuate that republic unless we remember the recipe. Of course, some say that limiting a land to one recipe is narrow and exclusionary. I say that the road to Heaven is narrow. And all recipes necessarily include only some ingredients and exclude most others, just as definitions limit by defining. If America can mean anything, she means nothing; but if she is something, then she can be defined. And then, by definition, she would have to be exclusionary — like any nation.
Why are many Americans indifferent about their cultural destruction? For one thing, they’ve been conditioned to feel that Western culture is either nothing special or especially bad. At the same time, however, they’ve been imbued with moral relativism, which blinds one to danger. After all, different cultures espouse different values, but this won’t matter to a person who considers all values equal. And, yes, it is possible to hate the West at one moment while claiming all cultures are equal the next. For a person disconnected from Truth will tend to operate based on emotion, which changes with the wind. Besides, consistency is no better than inconsistency in a relativistic universe.
But reality is an absolutist. And having been fed lies for decades, Americans will soon find out that their tomorrows will only be as great as their appreciation of their yesterdays.
The Bright Side of Amnesty
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Friday, March 23, 2018 9:00 AM
Posted in News Releases 2018, People and Awards
Long Beach, Calif., March 23—Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced the winners of the 31st annual National Craft Championships (NCC) during its Careers in Construction Awards ceremony at the conclusion of ABC Convention 2018 in Long Beach, Calif.
“The dedication to top-notch construction, quality craftsmanship and world-class safety exhibited by this year’s champions is truly impressive,” said 2018 ABC National Chair George R. Nash Jr., director of preconstruction at Branch & Associates, Herndon, Va. “With the workforce shortage facing the construction industry, each of this year’s competitors will play an important role in the future of merit shop construction and our member companies are fortunate to employ such skilled craftsmen and women.”
The National Craft Championships featured a field of more than 170 craft professionals competing for top honors in 15 competitions representing 12 crafts, including a team competition with journey-level craft professionals from five different crafts working to complete a joint project. Competitors first took an intense, two-hour written exam and then competed in daylong hands-on practical performance test.
NCC is a part of ABC’s effort to raise the profile of careers in construction and highlight the $1.1 billion that ABC member companies spend annually on workforce development. The competition was developed in 1987 to help celebrate and recognize craft training in construction careers. Each year the competition draws some of the nation’s most talented craft professionals and highlights the important role that craft skills training plays in the construction industry. The National Craft Championships Committee, which is composed of leading merit shop construction firms, plans all year for the two-day competition.
A list of the 2018 NCC winners is available on ABC’s website.
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Opening of submission of films
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We want to tell you Animacam, the first online animation festival, is back for its 6th Edition and the period of submission of short films is now open until 30th December 2016.
Our love for this genre is unbroken and, for this reason, we’ve set a festival with a global spirit, drawing once again recognized authors and both beginners and Animation School attendants.
Two awards will be delivered:
Best International Animated Short Film: 3.000 euros granted and sponsored by Contemporary Art Museum of A Coruña (MAC-Gas Natural Fenosa)
Animacam Audience Award: 2,000 euros Granted sponsored by Arranz Dental
Once again, the films will be exhibited on animacam.tv and also offline at the Contemporary Art Museum of A Coruña (Spain)
Along the past 5 editions, Animacam has received more than 2,000 short films and has granted $90,000 in prizes. We’d love to have you for this 6th Edition Animacam, the first online animation short film festival in the world.
We wish to continue animating the way together.
Cheers and Animation!
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Interview with Julien Dykmans
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By BOOK HUNTER on October 8, 2019
Bad Guy Detective (Jake Hancock Private Investigator Mystery series Book 1) by Dan Taylor
Available through October 08 at
Bad Guy Detective is the fast-paced and action-packed first chapter in the Jake Hancock series of private investigator mysteries. We hope you enjoy it!
What readers are saying about Bad Guy Detective:
“Full of twists, scenarios that cracked me up and the humor was awesome.” Denise Garnder
“Strap in and hold on because this P.I. grabs your heart and never lets go!” Carolyn Johnson
“Taylor has introduced a very likable private eye with non-stop witty remarks throughout all the ups and downs.” Sherry Karakey
Finding out the truth is the easy part.
Private Investigator Jake Hancock gets a seemingly straightforward gig: finding out who an actress’s biological father is. But there’s a catch. His client’s parents are unaware she knows the guy who’s been posing as her father is an imposter. And she insists Hancock poses as her older boyfriend to discover the truth from within her family home.
Her parents are onto him the moment he steps through the front door, and the roller coaster of an investigation begins.
To escape the heat of scrutiny, Hancock rushes his client to an age-regression hypnotherapy session to learn about a time period her parents seem hazy about. What he discovers throws him a curveball: His client had two different parents up to the age of three…something she’s unaware of now. The strange part? They lived together in the same family home.
There’s a bizarre secret at the heart of his client’s childhood. And Hancock must face an ethical dilemma for which he isn’t prepared.
As a private investigator, he’s contracted to reveal the truth…but at what cost to his client’s happiness?
Half Blood Rising: (Moonlight Academy Book 1) by Joanna Mazurkiewicz
Academy romance, chance of a lifetime, and former rouge on the run–what could go wrong?
Jaymin Clarance is a rogue half vampire–she’s hunting supernatural convicts and trying to stay anonymous, which doesn’t always go according to plan. When a mysterious Fae approaches her in Lviv and offers her a spot at the highly sought-after Moonlight Academy, it’s her only chance to finally turn her miserable life around. However, the Academy isn’t just an ordinary school for supernaturals–it’s also the place where students are prepped for admission to the most exclusive academy in Bucharest–The Elite.
Soon enough, Jaymin and her new group are sent out on a mission in Moscow. Their job is to rescue the daughter of a warlock who’s been kidnapped by an ancient clan of vampires, however, an experienced member of the school, a handsome Scottish vampire named Lachlan, doesn’t trust a half breed like Jaymin.
One mistake during her probationary period could jeopardize Jaymin’s chance to prove that she’s worthy of being considered for a trial in the Elite Academy, and pretty boy, Lachlan, would love nothing more than to see her expelled.
Defending the Dukeby Alexa Aston
Can love grow between a reluctant duke and an illegitimate shop girl?
Read Book 4 in the bestselling “The St. Clairs” series for free with Kindle Unlimited!
Anthony Godwin, trusted staff officer to the Duke of Wellington, returns from the Napoleonic Wars to learn both his father and brother are dead and he is the new Duke of Linfield. His anger and bitterness have grown through the years and he despises the Linfield name–because his father gave Anthony away when he was eight years old. Now he finds himself a part of the ton, with men seeking his advice and women vying to become his new duchess, all because of a title he now holds and never wanted.
Laurel Wright grew up in poverty. When her mother dies, Laurel learns she and her twin brother are the illegitimate offspring of the deceased Duke of Everton. Penniless and starving, she turns to the new Duke of Everton in desperation. Suddenly, Laurel is swept into a glittering, unfamiliar world as she is launched into the Season. Navigating her way proves daunting and when she is discovered in a compromising position with a man she’s only met, it leads to a quick marriage in which both partners agree that love will never be a part of their relationship.
Anthony never wanted a wife and is abruptly saddled with one. He tries to keep his distance from the raven-haired beauty who is now his duchess, but Laurel proves to be irresistible. Passion erupts between them and he finds himself longing for a child, though he fights growing closer to this new wife.
Will Laurel and Anthony be able to put the past behind them–and let love rule their future?
Find the answer in bestselling author Alexa Aston’s fourth book of The St. Clairs, Defending the Duke.
Each book in The St. Clairs Trilogy is a standalone story that can be enjoyed out of order.
The St. Clairs
Book #1 Devoted to the Duke
Book #2 Midnight with the Marquess
Book #3 Embracing the Earl
Book #4 Defending the Duke
Book #5 Suddenly a St. Clair (Coming soon!)
Done With Being Fat by T.C. Hale
DONE WITH BEING FAT is brought to you by touring comedian turned natural health expert, T.C. Hale (aka Tony Hale). Not only will Tony have you laughing out loud while he reveals the secrets behind weight loss and how the human body functions, you will also learn how to look at your own body chemistry to understand the underlying cause of YOUR weight issues. Since the reasons for weight gain vary from person to person, once you understand what is going on with your chemistry, this book will help you understand what foods, supplements, or lifestyle changes could eliminate your need to continue buying bigger pants.
This book is the straightforward version of the laugh out loud, KICK YOUR FAT IN THE NUTS. Both versions explain the science behind menstrual cramps. The version you choose to read is just a matter of taste.
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AORTA News: December 29th, 2014
New Year’s Resolution Run!
*** Non-Members Welcome ***
Join your fellow runners as we ring in the New Year at Big Dog Running Co. for an early morning… ok, not so early, New Year’s run! Bring your favorite breakfast dish, a small snack, or drinks and stick around to share those items along with your New Year’s running/ fitness resolutions! We’ll kick off the run at 8:00 AM. You can choose either a 3M or 5M route (links below) then return to BDRC for fun and fellowship!
Location: Big Dog Running Co., Auburn, AL
Cost: Free (No t-shirts or medals for this one!)
* Bring your 2015 Membership Application/Renewal form if desired!
AORTA Resolution 3M Run AORTA Resolution 5M Run
Time to Renew Memberships!
To paraphrase up an old adage, "With great fun, comes great responsibility"… or something like that. Anyway, it’s time to renew your official membership. Why, you ask? Why join if the runs are free, the waterstops are free, the comradery is free and the meetings are free? Well, you get… um…, and… uh…, also,…. um. Hey, it’s the right thing to do and you can also brag to everyone that you’re an “official” member!
How to Join/Renew
- Annual fees are $25 for Individuals, and $30 for Families.
- Click on the box below to download the application form (pdf), fill it in and send it to the address below, or bring it to the Resolution Run!
Mail the completed form to:
Auburn, AL 36831-0975
A Note from Outgoing President, Bob Banks
Face it, running requires nothing more than a pair of shoes and a field, trail, track or road to run on. Some people were born to run and others of us, not so much. However I am convinced that joining Aorta will make you a better runner and give you a chance to share the gift with others along the way.
Prior to moving to Opelika in 1977 I considered myself a runner as I have developed the habit of running 2 to 4 miles several times a week. I had not participated in racing as there was no such thing in LaGrange Georgia at that time. However I soon came to know some local runners and was invited to join AORTA. Soon I was rubbing shoulders with real live marathoners and before too long I was training for the marathon as well. The shift from casual runner to marathoner was an amazing journey.
When I returned to running at age 50 (I will spare the gruesome details in between) I immediately found AORTA and got back involved. I knew I would find new friends to run with, new races and places to run, knowledge from shared experiences, and encouragement to persist through the tough times. One of the best life decisions I ever made.
Not only did it help my running but I have also enjoyed serving my fellow runners with water stops and assisting as a race crew member to help make these great events happen.
All AORTA members can quickly name people who have inspired, amazed, encouraged and pushed us out of our complacency to reach for what might be. We don't have to depend on the media to supply us with fictional heros, we get to run with our heros every week!
It is almost 2015, time to join or renew your membership. Here is the plan:
- Come to the Resolution Run and sign up. Dive right in the first day.
- You need AORTA.
- AORTA needs you.
Meet our 2015 Club President and Vice President!
President: Lori Connors
I am 45 and started running when I turned 40. Married to Vince for 21 years, we have two children, Jaclyn (20) and Brodie (8). I work at EAMC and have been employed there for 20 years. I have completed three full marathons, multiple half, 10k and 5k races. My family and I love to participate in obstacle races also. I am looking forward to racing my first 50k in January. I have made many long lasting friendships with people that I met during AORTA Saturday long runs. I know it can be intimidating to be a new runner and join a running club but I want to assure you that there is someone just like you in our group. Reach out to any of us on the Board and we will be happy to introduce you to the group!
Vice President: Joe Antoine
Joseph is originally from the Mobile area and relocated to Auburn during his college years. He is married to Beth Antoine and has two children, Isabella and Alexander. Joseph recently started a home building company, DesignScape Homes, and builds homes in the Montgomery and Auburn areas. He has been running with AORTA since 2009 and looks forward to Saturday runs (and Big Dog pancakes) with the group.
Favorite distance: Half marathon
Most scenic race: Cheaha 50K
Favorite local trails: Chewacla State Park
Best after party: Joe Cain 5K, Mobile
Best all around: New York City Marathon
Longest run: Nashville Ultra - 50 mile
Quote that keeps me going: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”- Lao Tzu
Auburn Classic Half-Marathon & 10K
Join us once again to enjoy this classic event! We moved the date from January to March to increase our chances of warmer weather conditions. Last year our start time temperature was in the low 20’s, a little cold for the safety of our runners and volunteers.
Like last year, the race is a combined Half Marathon & 10K course beginning and ending at the beautiful ALFA Farmer's Pavilion on the campus of Auburn University. The course will take runners past the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, the quaint homes along Gay Street and then touring through the beautiful campus of Auburn University. The course passes by the city's most iconic landmarks including Jordan Hare Stadium, Heisman Drive past the statues of Cam Newton, Bo Jackson and Pat Sullivan, and also through the newly designed Toomer's Corner. Our half marathon runners will also enjoy some rolling hills and scenic beauty found off the beaten path near Chewacala State Park in Auburn.
This race is a charity run and the ONLY half marathon in Auburn that donates 100% of the proceeds to charity, the East Alabama Cancer Foundation. The funds are used to help diagnose, provide treatment for and cover expenses of those fighting cancer.
Location: Auburn University
Time: 7:30 AM CST
Links to RunSignUp.com and event Facebook page below.
The average runners takes 35,000 steps during a marathon!
“Is it not true that the clever rogue is like the runner who runs well for the first half of the course, but flags before reaching the goal: he is quick off the mark, but ends in disgrace and slinks away crestfallen and uncrowned. The crown is the prize of the really good runner who perseveres to the end.”
- Plato
Rise and Shine (3:24)
A second run for this video, but a good one to start the New Year!
We’ll keep this link to the Runner’s World tool to help properly dress for the winter weather. Simply enter a few details, and you’ll be sure to be set for your run. Click on the logo at right, or here.
10 Tips for Running in the Cold
The polar vortex is here (again)! So here are some tips, recycled from last year but still relevant, to help you get through those chilly morning runs!
1. Get Motivated - Make a date to meet someone for a run.
2. Arm Your Feet - Run in shoes that have the least amount of mesh and wear socks that wick away wetness but keep your feet warm.
3. Get Dressed - Dress as if it is 20 degrees warmer… you should be slightly cool when you start. Layer with technical fibers to wick sweat, with zippers at the neck and underarm area to vent air as you heat up.
4. Be seen - Wear reflective, fluorescent gear, and don’t be shy about lighting yourself up like a Christmas tree.
5. Warm up Prerun - Move around to get the blood flowing without breaking a sweat. The cold doesn’t feel so cold when you’re warm.
6. Deal with Wind - Start your run into the wind and finish with it at your back. Protect exposed skin.
7. Forget speed - Winter running is more about maintenance miles than speedwork.
8. Change Quickly Postrun - Your core body temperature drops as soon as you stop running. To avoid a lingering case of the chills, change your clothes as soon as you can.
9. Deal with Rain - Keep a spare pair of sneakers, running outfit, and towels in your car. To dry shoes overnight, crumple up newspaper and cram it tightly into your shoes with the insoles removed.
10. Go Someplace Warm - Moderate southern temperatures (yeah... right!) allow runners to go for personal records during races in the southern states.
* To read the entire article, click on the Runners World logo above.
Auburn Couch-to-5K Program
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group started December 8th which targets the Kappa Delta Shamrock 5K on February 28th! The C25K group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
For more information, e-mail Pearl at shiel185@gmail.com or bigdogauburn@gmail.com.
Water Stop Signs and Coolers
Due to limited space at Big Dog's new location, the water stop signs and coolers have been moved to the following location: 1536 Professional Parkway, Auburn, AL. Coolers and signs can be picked up Mon-Thur from 8AM-4PM and on Fridays from 8AM-12 noon. Items are in the room next to the back door.
Wake Up Run (Wed)
Can’t get enough coffee with your run? Wake Up Run is an early morning running group that meets at Wake Up Coffee in Auburn every Wednesday morning at 6:30 AM. No need to sign-up, just meet us there!
Address: 131 S. College St, Auburn, AL
- Discounted prices for runners! -
Mellow Mushroom Run (Thu)
Tired of early morning runs to beat the heat? Looking for more challenging conditions when the heat and humidity conditions are near their peak? Practicing for the Badwater Ultra 135? Then come join us every Thursday evening at 6:30 PM starting at Mellow Mushroom.
Address: 128 N. College St, Auburn, AL
- Discounted prices on food for runners! -
Soles 4 Souls
Got any old shoes that you’re not sure what to do with? Big Dog Running Co., Auburn is an officially designated drop off point for Soles4Soles. Soles4Souls is a global not-for-profit institution dedicated to fighting the devastating impact and perpetuation of poverty. The organization collects new and used shoes then distributes those shoes to people in need and by provisioning qualified micro-enterprise programs designed to create jobs in poor and disadvantaged communities.
AORTA News: December 22nd, 2014
Join fellow runners as we ring in the New Year at Big Dog Running Co. for an early morning… ok, not so early, New Year’s run! Bring your favorite breakfast dish, a small snack, or drinks and stick around to share those items along with your New Year’s running/ fitness resolutions! We’ll kick off the run at 8:00 AM. You can choose either a 3M or 5M route (links below) then return to BDRC for fun and fellowship!
Sign seen at a recent marathon!
Believe it or not, cold weather is actually ideal for your run. The colder the weather, the less heat stress on the body, which makes it significantly easier to run. Running in hot and humid weather is extremely taxing on the body — there is a reason why the majority of marathons are held in October and November.
“Remember, it’s the pace that kills, never the distance.”
- Bill Jones,
The Ghost Runner; The Tragedy of the Man They Couldn’t Stop
How To Run: DOs & DON'Ts (3:42)
Evolutionary biology professor Daniel Lieberman, whose studies are the scientific backbone for Chris McDougall’s BORN TO RUN, gives five pointers on how you can run long distances better and injury free.
AORTA Winners!
Outstanding finishes from our club members from this past weekend!
- Rocket City Marathon
. Pam Carr: 2nd in Age Group
- Earth Dog 5K
. Rachel Matson: 3rd Female Overall
AORTA Christmas Party - The Aftermath
If you couldn't make it to last week’s party, you have only yourself to blame for missing a fun night of friendship, fellowship and gastronomic excess! Club president Bob Banks graciously passed the reins to next year’s president Lori Connors and newly elected vice-president Joe Antoine. He also announced the expansion of the club’s steering committee by welcoming Tom Turkington and Chris Shook to the board. Only 51 weeks to the next one!
Canned Food Run - Sat, Dec 20th
Big Dog of Auburn is following in the paw prints of the Uptown Big Dog! We ask for all runners and walkers to join us on Saturday, December 20th for a chance to give back to the Auburn community by participating in a “Canned Food Run.” Bring a canned food item to this Saturday's morning Pancake Run and we will donate it to the local Food Bank here in East Alabama. Our run starts @ 6:00 AM and of course we will have pancakes!
Like last year, the race is a combined Half Marathon & 10K course beginning and ending at the beautiful ALFA Farmer's Pavilion on the campus of Auburn University. The course will take runners past the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art, the quaint homes along Gay Street and then tour through the beautiful campus of Auburn University. The course passes by the city's most iconic landmarks including Jordan Hare Stadium, Heisman Drive past the statues of Cam Newton, Bo Jackson and Pat Sullivan, and also through the newly designed Toomer's Corner. Our half marathon runners will also enjoy some rolling hills and scenic beauty found off the beaten path near Chewacla State Park in Auburn.
After leading the pack through the 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and the first 21 miles of the 26.2 mile run, John Dunbar lost his lead in the first ever Ironman triathlon because his crew ran out of water to give him, and switched to beer. He became drunk, and started running into parked cars.
“You can’t be miserable when you’re running.
It’s such a simple and pure way to feel alive.”
- Veronica Rossi, Brooke
Opelika-Auburn News
From last week’s OA News, a reminder to stay safe on the road this holiday season.
Consider these national statistics from 2012:
» One drunk-driving fatality occurred every 51 minutes.
» Alcohol impairment was a factor in approximately one third of all fatal crashes at night.
» More than 10,000 people died due to impaired driving.
These tips are worth repeating:
» Even one drink can impair your judgment and reaction time and increase the risk of getting arrested for driving drunk or having a crash.
» If you will be drinking, plan ahead. Designate a driver before the party.
» When you know you’ll be drinking, leave your keys at home or give them to someone else.
» If you have been drinking, do not drive — even a short distance. Call a taxi, phone a sober friend or family member or use public transportation.
Let’s stay safe while celebrating this holiday season."
Video of the Week - Safe Holiday Driving
Safe Holiday Driving (5:22) - *Warning - Graphic!*
The holiday season comes with a lot of celebration. Much of it includes alcohol, and numerous temptations to drive after having consumed alcohol. This video should help to remind us of those dangers. Drive safely this joyous time so we can see everyone back safe and sound for the New Year!
AORTA News: December 8th, 2014
AORTA Christmas Party, Thursday!
Don’t miss this year’s Christmas party at the Auburn University Alumni Center!
When: Thursday, December 11th
Where: AU Alumni Center, 317 S. College St
Current AORTA members should have received an e-invite this week. If you plan to attend, please RSVP and bring a food dish. Folks with last names beginning with A-J are asked to bring a dessert. Those with last names beginning with K-Z are asked to bring a side dish. AORTA will supply a seafood and meat dish.
Outstanding finishes from our club members! AORTA members cleaned up this weekend during the annual Toys for Tots race at Auburn High School. Special thanks to the AHS JROTC for assisting with race preparations and course directions. And of course, congratulations to Monica Kennis and her fabulous team of volunteers for (once again) putting on an exceptional race!
- Toys for Tots 10K
. Beverly Smith: 1st Female!
. Keven Yost: 1st Male Masters
. Beth Kisor: 1st Female Masters
. Mike Milford: 1st in Age Group
- Toys for Tots 5K
. James Majors: 2nd in Age Group
. Ann Erath: 3rd in Age Group
. Pat McCulloch: 3rd in Age Group
Big Dog of Auburn is following in the paw prints of the Uptown Big Dog! We ask for all runners and walkers to join us on Saturday, December 20th for a chance to give back to the Auburn community by participating in a “Canned Food Run.” Bring a canned food item to our Saturday morning Pancake Run and we will donate it to the local Food Bank here in East Alabama. Our run starts @ 6:00 AM and of course we will have pancakes!
Running does not necessarily "ruin" your knees, as you may have been told. In fact, research shows that osteoarthritis of the knees is no more common in older adults who engage in long-distance running than in those who don’t.
That being said, women are up to six times more likely to suffer from a knee injury due to running, compared to men, because they may have an imbalance in strength between their quadriceps and hamstrings. Regular strength training, including of your legs, is therefore important if you're a runner.
"The act of running is simple, one foot in front of the other. The art of becoming a runner is achieved through a new mindset and commitment to change, especially if it’s new to you. It’s tough, challenging, painful, sometimes lonely, regularly uncomfortable and often excruciating…but the rewards are second to none.”
- Terry Landers,
Fat Guy Runs A Marathon
Video of the Week - Unbroken (Official Trailer)
Unbroken - The incredible story of Olympic runner “Louie" Zamperini (2:50)
The movie opens on Christmas Day.
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group starts today which targets the Kappa Delta Shamrock 5K on February 28. The C25K group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
Can You Be Bribed?
We’ve pleaded, prodded, and politely asked and now we’re done groveling… and moving to flat-out bribery! We’re still looking for a more diverse group to help with our waterstops, so in a desperate attempt to lure you in, we’re offering the following bribe. For every waterstop you sign up, you will receive one chance to win one of six $50 gift certificates to Big Dog Running Co. or Academy Sports! The winners will be chosen by random drawing at this year's Christmas party to be held at the Auburn University Alumni Center on December 11th. The more times you enter, the better your chances to win!
AORTA News: December 1st, 2014
AORTA Toys for Tots 2014
Don’t miss this Saturday's Toys for Tots race. This year's race will once again start/finish at Auburn High School and be assisted by the AHS Junior ROTC. There will be 3 races, a 1 mile race, 5K and 10K. $10 for the 1-mile, $25 for the 5K and 10K. All registered runners are expected to donate a toy (unwrapped) as part of their registration. Awards will be presented at the end of the race.
Most importantly, all toys and proceeds will be donated to the Toys for Tots Program and distributed to needy children in the area.
Early Packet Pick-Up will be this Friday, December 5th at Mountain High in Auburn from noon until 6 PM.
Race Day Registration at 6:30 AM at Auburn High School.
Date: Saturday, December 6th, 2014
Location: Auburn High School
Time: 5K/10K starts at 7:30 AM. 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 9:00 AM.
- Toys for Tots 5K Route
- Toys for Tots 10K Route
Congratulations to club member Allen Smith who placed 15th in the Masters Division of the Footlocker Southern Regional Cross Country Championships in Charlotte this past weekend.
His 5K time? An outstanding 18:37!!!
AORTA Christmas Party, Dec 11th
This year’s Christmas will again be held at the Auburn University Alumni Center.
Current AORTA members should have received an e-invite this week. If you plan to attend, please RSVP and bring a food dish. Folks with last names beginning with A-J are asked to bring a dessert. Those with last names beginning with K-Z are asked to bring a side dish. AORTA will supply a seafood and meat dish. If you did NOT receive an e-invite, please e-mail the webmaster using the link at the bottom of this page.
AORTA Presents Check to EAMC Cancer Center
On Wednesday, November 19th, AORTA Vice-President Lori Connor, Board Member Summer Vaughan and AORTA member Elyse Corbitt presented a check for over $3,200 to the EAMC Cancer Center based on the proceeds from the Tough Ten / Tough Two race. Pictured from left to right are EAMC Breast Health Navigator Colleen Alsobrrok, Lori Connors, Summer Vaughan, and Elyse Corbitt.
New Balance and Nike are among the brands that have been working on ways to “print" an actual shoe. Using a leading-edge 3D printing technology, each brand has successfully created shoe components out of nylon polymer materials. New Balance had already printed up working samples of lightweight shoes for some of its athletes. The use of 3D printing has been used for years for prototype modeling, but in the past most of the models were printed with a water-based corn starch solution. But the use of stronger and permanent synthetic polymers could change manufacturing considerably, especially when it comes to custom-fitting to a runner’s exact foot size and shape.
“As I get older I see that running has changed for me. What used to be about burning calories is now more about burning up what is false. Lies I used to tell myself about who I was and what I could do, friendships that cannot withstand hills or miles, the approval I no longer need to seek, and solidarity that cannot bear silence. I run to burn up what I don't need and ignite what I do.”
- Kristin Armstrong,
Mile Markers: The 26.2 Most Important Reasons Why Women Run
Video of the Week - Winter Running Tips
Top Four from Tips4Running (4:29)
We haven’t had any snow yet! But just in case...
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group started October 27th which targets the Toys for Tots on December 6th. The C25K group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
AORTA News: November 24th, 2014
Only 2 weeks left until this year's Toys for Tots race, scheduled for December 6th! Don't miss this one, so sign up NOW using the online link at right (click the logo). This year's race will once again start/finish at Auburn High School and be assisted by the AHS Junior ROTC. There will be 3 races, a 1 mile race, 5K and 10K. $10 for the 1-mile, $20 for the 5K and 10K. All registered runners are expected to donate a toy as part of their registration. Awards will be presented at the end of the race.
Most importantly, all toys and proceeds will be donated to the Toys for Tots Program and distributed to needy children in the area.
Details: Current AORTA members will receive an e-invite this week. If you plan to attend, please RSVP and bring a food dish. Folks with last names beginning with A-J are asked to bring a dessert. Those with last names beginning with K-Z are asked to bring a side dish. AORTA will supply a seafood and meat dish.
As a follow-up to last week’s running vocabulary words, here’s news of why sports bras are so important. Researchers from the University of Portsmouth in England have found that breasts don’t just bounce up and down during running; they also move side to side and in and out, creating a complicated figure-8 pattern. This so-called breast displacement could permanently damage the Coopers ligaments and lead to premature sagging. That’s why it’s super important to have supportive sports bras that minimize bouncing as much as possible, but are comfortable enough that you don’t hate to wear them.
“Running a race assigns a point to a sport that often feels very pointless. It's an exuberant payoff to months of tedium. It's a way of crafting an end boss for a particularly cumbersome video game. It's a fun, monstrous reason to keep putting one foot in front of the other. So, do yourself a favor: go build a monster.”
- Matthew Inman,
The Terrible and Wonderful Reasons Why I Run Long Distances
Video of the Week - Sport Science
Sport Science - Meb Keflezighi 2013 NYCM (2:39)
To follow up on last week’s “Tips for Running in the Cold”, here is a link to the Runner’s World tool to help properly dress for the polar vortex. Simply enter a few details, and you’ll be sure to be set for your run.
Click on the logo at right, or here.
Download the registration form here
AORTA Member Spotlight - Damion McIntosh
This month we feature a Saturday club regular and Auburn University professor Damion McIntosh. Not only is he a superb athlete and extraordinarily smart, he’s also a super nice guy!
Marital status: Happy
Children: 5 nieces and 1 nephew
Occupation: Finance Professor at Auburn University
Running History: Since 2009
Why Do You Run: It keeps me sane
Next Running Goal/Race: Soldier Marathon*
Fantasy Running Destination: Honolulu Marathon
Favorite Running Fuel: Bananas
Music On The Run: Anything to which I know the words to sing along
Hobbies: Travel, reading
Tips for New Runners: Your only competitor on race day is yourself
* Damion’s profile was submitted prior to publishing, but he did run the race!
Oxford’s Running Vocabulary
Technology has been a boon to runners in improving running gear to help us run our best during long runs and be more comfortable on the hard concrete sidewalks and asphalt roads. This week’s additions to our running lexicon involves one item that is quite familiar to the fairer sex, while the other… well, not so much.
Sports Bra (n.): a bra that provides additional support to female breasts during physical exercise. Sturdier than typical bras, they minimize breast movement, alleviate discomfort, and reduce potential damage to chest ligaments. Many women wear sports bras to reduce pain, and physical discomfort caused by breast movement during exercise. Some sports bras are designed to be worn as outerwear during exercise such as jogging. Larger breasted women may be prevented from taking part in sports or exercise when their breasts move excessively.
Sports Bro* (n.): The “Sports Bro” from GPSports is not designed to keep pecs in place. Instead, it is meant to keep a high-tech athlete-monitoring device in place. “The vest holds a small player tracking unit that’s worn really tight under the jersey to quantify the demands of the game, and that data is used as a benchmark for training and to dictate recovery protocols,” The tracking device used to be worn as a harness, “but the straps irritated athletes under the armpit and caused chaffing, so the new design of the compression vest (aka Sports Bro) is much more comfortable.”
* Yes, this is a real product!
Some beginner runners don’t like to drink water while they’re running because they’re worried that they’re going to get a cramp in their side (also known as a side stitch). Side stitches, which are usually a pain right below the rib cage, are not caused by drinking water. They’re usually a result of not breathing properly.
“The marathon is a charismatic event. It has everything. I has drama. It has competition. It has camaraderie. It has heroism. Every jogger can’t dream of being an Olympic champion, but he can dream of finishing a marathon.”
- Fred LeBow, New York City Marathon co-founder (1932-1994)
Video of the Week - Meggan Janota
In 2009, Meggan was diagnosed with cancer but ran as an inspiration. (2:14)
On October 30, 2014, Meggan lost her battle to brain cancer at the age of 36...
Membership Drive!
Join now and your tax-deductible membership fee will hold you in good standing through the rest of 2014 and all of 2015!
Along with being an official member of the best running club in Auburn-Opelika, you will receive the following benefits:
- Discounts on club sponsored runs
- Socials / forums with fitness related topics
- Group runs with water stops
- Eligibility to join the 1200 Mile Club
- Click on the box below to download the application form (pdf), fill it in and send it to the address below:
Congratulations to club members who took top honors during races these past few weeks!
Soldier Marathon
Jake Smith - 1st Place Age Group
Lesley Binning - 2nd Place Age Group
Beth Kisor - 5th Place Age Group
Soldier Half-Marathon
Morgan Brown - 4th Place Age Group
Gloria Walsh - 5th Place Age Group
7th Annual Run to Read 10K
Martin Mosconi - 3rd Overall, 1st in Age Group
7th Annual Run to Read 5K
Cyndi Walp - 1st in Age Group
2014 Soldier Marathon AORTA Group Photo
Thanks to all who showed up for our group photo shot! Congratulations to everyone, especially to all our first-time marathon and half-marathon runners!
2014 Soldier Marathon/Half-Marathon AORTA Group Picture
Time: TBD
The polar vortex is on its way (again)! So here are some tips, recycled from last year but still relevant, to help you get through those chilly morning runs!
The correct pronunciation of Adidas is “Ah-Dee-Dass,” not the Americanized version “Uh-Dee-Duhs.” The German brand is named after the company’s founder, Adi Dassler. The correct way to pronounce Hoka One One is “Ho-Kah Own-ay Own-ay.” The founders of the company have said its a Māori phrase that means “flying.”
“The Olympics, marathons - those are what bring people together. Race, Religion, all the dividing factors that create conflict in this world, they all fall apart on the marathon route.”
- Bill Rodgers, 4-time Boston Marathon Winner
Video of the Week - A Veteran’s Day Tribute
Please remember our veterans as we honor them this week.
Darryl Worley - I Just Came Back from a War (4:18)
AORTA News: November 3rd, 2014
Soldier Marathon AORTA Group Photo
All members running the half or full marathon are invited to meet prior to the race for a group photo. Plan to meet at the statue at 7:30 am ET directly in front of the museum where you check in. Sunrise will be at 7:03 so we should be good with the light! Remember that Columbus is an hour ahead of us (Auburn / Opelika) so don’t be late!! :-)
2013 Soldier Marathon AORTA Group Picture. Join us for this year’s photo!
Saturday Runs - Thanks WMR Running Club!
Thanks to the WMR Running Club for setting up this past Saturday’s waterstop at Auburn Early Education Center. They even made a fantastic poster! For those who missed it, here it is again!
Where: AU Alumni Center, 317 S. College Street
For those running Soldier this Saturday, don’t read this… Oops… too late!
Running releases endorphins, the chemicals in the brain that make you feel happy; this is where the expression 'runners high' came from. This is why running is also such a great stress reliever and has been known to help with mild depression and anxiety.
“Running is a mental sport… and we’re all insane!”
- Unknown (but thought by all!)
Marathon Running Tips - Joan Benoit Samuelson (5:43)
Great advice for novices and elites from one of the best! Joan won the Gold Medal at the 1984 LA Summer Olympics, the year that the women’s marathon was introduced.
AORTA News: October 27th, 2014
Performance Panel, Tuesday!
Prepare for your next race by attending a Q&A about nutrition and hydration from a “Performance Panel” of experts including two-time Olympian, Amy Rudolph! Mark you calendar for this free event on Tuesday, October 28th at 6PM at the Uptown Big Dog in Columbus, GA. Click on the BDRC logo at right for more info.
Run To Read This Saturday!
Come and support the 7th Annual Run to Read event this Saturday. This is a very affordable race with pre-registration only $15 and race day registration $20. Long sleeve Tees for early registration. Age group awards and door prizes. Other highlights include: Clifford the Big Red Dog & celebrity guests from AU and Lee County, party inflatables, 1/4 mile and 50 yard dask for children. Click on the logo at right for additional information.
Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2014
Location: Floral Park, Opelika, AL
Time: 10K (8:15 AM), 5K (8:20 AM), 1.5 Mile Walk (8:25 AM)
Saturday "Halloween" Run
We're down to less than 2 weeks before the Soldier Marathon scheduled for Nov 8th! Because it's also Halloween weekend, we've worked out special "Halloween" routes around Auburn which pass (in order) Pine Hill, Town Creek, Memorial Park, Baptist Hill, and Westview cemeteries! Our long and short routes are 10.3 and 6.7 miles respectively, though technically it should be an 8 miler if you're following the Hal Higdon Intermediate II plan.
Team Hoyt Honored in Boston
Thirty-eight year ago, Dick Hoyt said yes to 15-year-old Rick, who, despite being in a wheelchair, asked to participate in a five-mile road race. Team Hoyt was born and the inspiring father-and-son duo was honored by the City of Boston last week. City Councilor Matt O’Malley declared October 22nd, 2014 as Team Hoyt Day in the city. For those who missed their original story posted last year, here is a more recent video presented as this week’s Video of the Week (see video below).
Runners, Thank Women’s Lingerie!
For years, many of the innovations in the technical fabrics used in running apparel and running shoe uppers have come from the innovations developed for women’s lingerie. Seriously. Think stretchy, soft, form-fitting and supportive!
“Finally, I could see with startling clarity that the time I had spent experiencing pain on a run was outweighed by the amount of time that I felt good about it. I was aglow. I was invincible. I was thinking I might be able to do it again.”
- Alexandra Heminsley, Running Like a Girl
The Story of Rick and Dick Hoyt (9:54)
Run the AmaXing Challenge 5K!
Not training for a marathon and looking for a short-distance race? How about an on-campus race with Alpha Xi Delta’s 5th Annual AmaXing Challenge this Sunday, October 26th. This is a family friendly event which features children’s activities, visits by Miss AU, Miss Auburn (yes, there are 2) and of course Aubie! More importantly, proceeds go to support autism research, community awareness, and outreach activities.
The 5K starts at 1:00 PM followed by a 1-Mile Fun Walk at 1:05 PM.
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group starts today which targets the Toys for Tots on December 6th. The C25K group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art. For more information, e-mail Pearl at shiel185@gmail.com or bigdogauburn@gmail.com.
This edition features a familiar running term, but defined not in a strict scholarly manner, but more from a realist, first-person perspective.
Marathon: (n) A popular form of self-imposed, overpriced torture wherein participants wake up at ass-o-clock in the morning and stand in the freezing cold until it’s time to run, at which point they miserably trot for a god-awful interval of time that could be better spent sleeping in and/or consuming large quantities of beer and doughnuts.
See also: masochism, awfulness, nipple-chafing, doughnut deprivation therapy
The World’s “Coolest" Marathon
Most of us have heard of the furnace-like conditions of the Badwater 135 in Death Valley or Marathon Des Sables in the Sahara. But have you heard of the world’s coldest marathon which is also the northernmost marathon? Yes, there is a North Pole Marathon typically scheduled every April with a start/finish at the Geographic North Pole! If you plan to run it, be prepared to handle sub-zero temperatures of -13°F as well as an entry fee of €11,900 or $15,207 (at today’s exchange rate). Competitors complete 10 laps of a 4.2km loop on a drifting ice sheet which floats about the North Pole. To date, no polar bears have threatened any runners but camp operators keep weapons for such an eventuality!
“Winning isn’t about finishing in first place. It isn’t about beating the others. It is about overcoming yourself. Overcoming your body, your limitations, and your fears. Winning means surpassing yourself and turning your dreams into reality.”
- Kilian Jornet, Córrer o Morir
Nike Priest - Why Do YOU run? (0:33)
Congratulations to club members who took top honors this weekend! Also, kudos to Tough 10 / Tough 2 Race Director, Summer Vaughan, for conducting a flawless race. Lastly, thanks to all the volunteers and sponsors who assisted in making this year’s race such a success.
Tough 10
Ann Erath - 1st Female Overall!
Bob Banks - 1st Place Age Group
Gail Lien - 1st Place Age Group
Tough 2
Mike Brown - 1st Place Age Group
Tammy Hollis - 1st Place Age Group
Next AORTA Club Meeting, Tonight!
Monday, October 13th
Our next club meeting is tonight, Monday, October 13th at Big Dog Running Co. at 7:00 PM. The guest speaker will be fellow AORTA-ian Tom Turkington and his story.
One man’s journey from sorrow to joy
I was pretty much out of ideas and running desperately short on hope. I was grossly overweight and mentally in a very bad place. In my heart I was beginning to believe that I just wasn’t capable of being healthy or happy. There had to be a better way.
Then things changed in a miraculous way. I realized the battle was in the mind, not the body. Changing what I was thinking made all the difference in the world. I have now lost over 150 pounds. I have run two full marathons as well as many other shorter races and I have another marathon on the calendar this November. I am completely off all medications for health issues and I feel as good or better as I can ever remember in my life. Most importantly though, I have true, lasting joy.
What was I thinking? Come find out.
Upcoming Local Races!
Not training for a marathon and looking for a short-distance race? Check out the Earth Dog 5K / 1-Mile run on Saturday, October 18th at 8AM ** Postponed to December 13th** at Richland Elementary. Click on the logo at right for more information and to register for the race.
Or how about an on-campus 5K race or 1-Mile Walk with Alpha Xi Delta’s 5th Annual AmaXing Challenge on Sunday, October 26th. This is a family friendly event which features children’s activities, visits by Miss AU and of course Aubie! More importantly, proceeds go to support autism research, community awareness, and outreach activities. The 5K starts at 1:00 PM followed by the 1-Mile Walk at 1:05 PM.
Need Race Volunteers for October 26th
We need volunteers to help with the AmaXing Challenge - Step It Up Auburn on Sunday afternoon, October 26th. Join Miss AU and Aubie in supporting this event! If you have a few hours to spare, your participation would be greatly appreciated! E-mail the webmaster.
The more you sweat, the more you burn?
Wrong! Are you especially drenched after your regular afternoon run? That doesn’t mean you necessarily torched any more calories than usual (sorry!). Sweat is a biological response that cools your skin and regulates internal body temperatture. It’s just as apt to be the results of an overheated studio, the weather or your personal physiology.
“When you undertake a daunting task, an adventure bigger than you ever thought you'd take on, you don't get to know what challenges the universe will present to you on the way. You can decide where you will go and how much money you'll spend and what your activities will be, but there will always be something unexpected, a hurdle of sorts, that offers you an opportunity to learn something about yourself if you take it in stride..”
- Cami Ostman
Bartcasts: The Best Way to Run a Marathon (2:18)
We’ve pleaded, prodded, and politely asked and now we’re done groveling… and moving to flat-out bribery! We’re still looking for a more diverse group to help with our waterstops, so in a desperate attempt to lure you in, we’re offering the following bribe. For every waterstop you sign up, you receive one chance to win one of six $50 gift certificates to Big Dog Running Co. or Academy Sports! The winners will be chosen by random drawing at this year's Christmas party to be held at the Auburn University Alumni Center on December 11th. The more times you enter, the better your chances to win!
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group started August 25th which targets the Earth Dog 5K, October 18th. The C25K group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
Cross-Training Workouts at BDRC (TBD)
Due to the recent move of Big Dog to their new location, cross-training workouts are on hold until further notice.
AORTA News: October 6th, 2014
Tough 10 / Tough 2 - This Saturday!
Join us for the fifteenth annual Tough Ten / Tough Two run … ten miles or two miles of fun on the familiar Ogletree/Grove Hill Road route. This is a great race for all ages, whether you are just wanting to squeeze in a walk or a run on a Saturday morning, or if you are training for a half or full marathon.
One hundred percent {yep, you read that correctly}, of the proceeds are given to EAMC’s Breast Cancer Foundation. The center provides education and awareness regarding early detection of breast cancer and offers free mammograms to women who are uninsured. Here is a recent testimonial for the Cancer Center:
“My husband and I are new residents of Alabama. He is a disabled veteran who receives his health care through the Veterans Health Care System, but I do not have medical insurance coverage. Before we moved to Auburn, I got my yearly mammograms through a state-funded breast and cervical cancer screening program. I soon realized that this program was not available everywhere. I am very thankful for the EAMC Breast Health Program that provides free mammograms. I can take a deep breath and relax knowing that my breast screening was once again negative.” - Michelle
* AORTA Members - Please Read *
One of the best pieces of feedback received from participants in AORTA sponsored races is how much they love the food and homemade goodies that are provided on race day. We would love to continue this tradition … please bring an item you would like to share to the upcoming Tough 10 / Tough 2 race on October 11th. Feel free to bring the item the morning of the race or if you would like to send something but aren’t able to attend the race, please contact Lori Connors, loriconnors35@aol.com, to make pick up arrangements. {We kindly ask that you not bring bagels, fruit, or doughnuts, just in case they were on your list. Thanks for your understanding!}
Hungry runners thank you for your support!
When: Saturday, Oct. 11th
Where: Ogletree Village
Register: Click on the logo at right to register online or download the pdf file below.
Questions? Contact Summer Vaughan at vaughanse@att.net
* This year's race is in memory of Nick Holler *
Honoring a beloved AORTA member - Nick Holler
Dr. Nick Holler, a retired Professor Emeritus in Biological Sciences and the former 13-year leader of the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit in the Department of Zoology and Entomology, was a 30+-year runner, Boston Marathoner, former esteemed and inspirational colleague and avid supporter of AORTA. He devoted his second career as an ordained deacon and Director of Congregational Care at AUMC for over the past decade. His love of running coupled with his commitment to nature compelled him to direct the popular Annual 5K Trail Run at the Louise Kreher Forest Ecology Preserve for many years. Admired for his gentle yet fiercely competitive spirit, Nick exemplified the best qualities of sportsmanship, class, and friendship. To honor his commitment to AORTA, this year’s Tough Ten / Tough Two will again be run in memory of Nick Holler.
Nick Holler Memorial at AUMC
For runners and bikers, AUMC recently completed a rest stop memorial to Nick Holler that consists of a water fountain, air hose, and multiple bicycle repair tools. Located near the Magnolia entrance to AUM, the service is free to all to use and enjoy. They merely ask you to leave it as clean as you find it.
Here is a link to the location and pictures below.
Next AORTA Club Meeting, Monday, October 13th
Our next club meeting will be Monday, October 13th at Big Dog Running Co. at 7:00 PM. The guest speaker will be fellow AORTA-ian Tom Turkington and his story.
We need volunteers to help with the AmaXing Challenge - Step It Up Auburn on Sunday afternoon, October 26th. Join Coach Bruce Pearl and Aubie (of course!) in supporting this event!
If you have a few hours to spare, your participation would be greatly appreciated! E-mail the webmaster, or Clem Tanaka.
Sugar is as bad as Cigarettes
Although sugar does not have the same stigma attached to it as smoking, the truth is indulging on sweet treats or dessert could be as bad for you as lighting up a cigarette. According to research by a University of California team, sugar is as damaging as both alcohol and cigarettes and, according to the researchers, should therefore be regulated to control consumption.
“Running is perhaps the most fundamental of all sports, and it is economically the least costly to perform. As a consequence, it is the most democratic and most competitive of all sports because individual merit can prevail despite economic equality. It is a sport for everyone, the whole world over.”
- Bernd Heinrich, Why We Run: A Natural History
Jennifer Bricker’s Story (4:54)
You've never seen back-to-back inspirational videos up til now, but I think you’ll agree that this exception is worthwhile.
AORTA News: September 29th, 2014
Autumnal Equinox - Be Seen!
Last Monday marked the first day of Fall and the official Autumnal Equinox when the sun crossed the celestial equator.
However, due to our location, the transition to when day and night are of approximately equal duration occured this past Saturday, with more night than day to follow as we move towards winter. For you early morning runners, that means darker and, thus, arguably more dangerous conditions. Because of this, we highly recommend adding highly reflective gear, or even lights, to your running wardrobe. Remember that even if you see them, they may not see you!
Need Race Volunteers
We need volunteers to help with the following races.
- October 11th: Tough Ten / Tough Two
- October 26th: AmaXing Challenge - Step It Up Auburn
If you have a few hours to spare on one of these mornings, your participation would be greatly appreciated! E-mail the webmaster, Summer Vaughan (Tough Ten) or Clem Tanaka (AmaXing Challenge).
Tough 10 / Tough 2 - Oct 11th!
AORTA Member Spotlight - Tammy Hollis
This month we feature a long-time staple to the club, Jeff Galloway Running Program and C25K Trainer and all-around awesome and inspirational member!
Children: Tess (also a runner)
Occupation: Healthy Tigers Coordinator – Auburn University (Employee Wellness Initiative Program)
Running History: Began later in life… took a C25K class at Healthplus approximately 10 + years ago with Lisa Gallagher. Fell in love with how running made me feel and how it challenged me mentally and physically to push myself. I started out doing lots of local 5K races then progressed to a few 10Ks and then decided I would try a half marathon. I ventured to New York City to run my first half marathon in Central Park. It was the MORE Women’s only race. I completed most of the training for this race on a treadmill until I met some of “Alvin’s Angels” and finished up the last 4 weeks of training with this group. Running outside and with the support of a great group made me love running even more and made me realize what I had been missing!
After this first half marathon, I became hooked on doing the long distance training and continued to train for half marathons – going to some great destination races – in North Carolina, Georgia, New York, Louisiana, Florida and even completing a duathalon with the one and only ALVIN WALLS. In 2010, I decided it was time to check the “marathon” off of my bucket list…. A goal for the year I was turning 50. I trained with a great group here in Auburn and with their help and support, completed the New Orleans, Rock and Roll marathon. Shout out to my running partner – Jane Farr!
Why Do You Run: For the health benefits (physical and mental). The benefits running offers in relieving stress are one of the best reasons I love running! AND, how could I forget the wonderful people I’ve met and become friends with through this avenue!
Next Running Goal/Race: After returning from a serious injury in December, 2013, my goal is to just run again – but cut mileage at this point in life! Next race may be the Tough 2 – just to get back out there! Possibly return to coaching the Galloway Running Method.
Fantasy Running Destination: Probably New York again – I love running in Central Park – just a run – not even a race would be an ultimate for me!
Favorite Running Fuel: Peanut Butter and bananas
Music On The Run: I love anything that gives me a beat that I can pace myself to. If running with friends – I prefer to run without music… if running by myself I sometimes run with music, but many times I like the solitude.
Hobbies: Anything that gets me outdoors! Gardening, biking. I also enjoy cooking and any type of exercise!
Tips for New Runners: Stay committed and remember to enjoy your runs. Look around you, enjoy the sunrise or the sunset… and find your happy pace!
Tammy was recognized at Jordan Hare Stadium for her work as the Healthy Tigers Coordinator during Saturday's game against LA Tech !
For those running a marathon this season, don’t let “the wall” catch you!
Nike - Greek Goddess of Victory
The name "Nike" is one of the best-known of the Greek goddesses - yet many people don't even realize Nike was a goddess first, sports brand second. Nike is depicted as a fit young woman with a blade and large wings, unusual among later Greek gods and goddesses, though many of them could take on the forms of birds in the myths.
She’s also a very fast runner, swift flyer, and able charioteer. She is often seen with wings in most statues and paintings to remind people that victory is fleeting. Hence, she can be capricious in doling out victory. The three most recent Summer Olympic medals featured Nike’s figure with the Panathinaiko Stadium in the background.
“As I run I tell myself to think of a river. And clouds. But essentially I'm not thinking of a thing. All I do is keep on running in my own cozy, homemade void, my own nostalgic silence. And this is a pretty wonderful thing. No matter what anybody else says.”
- Haruki Murakami, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
I Am Unstoppable - Sarah Reinertsen (3:11)
Ever thought you couldn’t do something? Don’t tell Sarah!….
AORTA News: September 22nd, 2014
Congratulations to club members who took top honors this weekend!
Marie Wooten Memorial Run
Jake Smith - 1st Place Overall (10K)
Elizabeth Knight - 3rd Place Overall (5K)
Tough 10 / Tough 2 - Oct 11th
One hundred percent {yep, you read that correctly}, of the proceeds are given to EAMC’s Breast Cancer Foundation. The center provides education and awareness regarding early detection of breast cancer and offers free mammograms to women who are uninsured.
Here is a recent testimonial for the Cancer Center:
Questions? Contact Summer Vaughan at auburntough10@gmail.com
Saturday Runs
If you’ve been following the Hal Higdon Marathon training program to prepare for the Soldier Marathon, you’ll be happy to note this Saturday’s run provides some respite from the recent spate of 15-20 milers. But have no fear, next week will be the 2nd to last of the 20 milers prior to the Marathon!
This month we feature a long-time staple to the club, Jeff Galloway Running Program Trainer and all-around awesome and inspirational member!
Running History: Began later in life… took a C25K (Couch to 5K) class at Healthplus approximately 10+ years ago with Lisa Gallagher. Fell in love with how running made me feel and how it challenged me mentally and physically to push myself. I started out doing lots of local 5K races then progressed to a few 10Ks and then decided I would try a half marathon. I ventured to New York City to run my first half marathon in Central Park. It was the MORE Women’s only race. I completed most of the training for this race on a treadmill until I met some of “Alvin’s Angels” and finished up the last 4 weeks of training with this group. Running outside and with the support of a great group made me love running even more and made me realize what I had been missing!
Running Makes You Happier
A 2012 study proved that just 30 minutes of running during the week for three weeks boosted sleep quality, mood, and concentration during the day. Ever heard someone call running their “drug”? Well, apparently, it actually is pretty similar. A 2007 study in Physiological Behavior showed that running causes the same kind of neurochemical adaptations in brain reward pathways that also are shared by addictive drugs.
“If you can run six miles on a summer day then you, my friend, are a lethal weapon in the animal kingdom. We can dump heat on the run, but animals can't pant while they gallop.”
- Christopher McDougall, Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Trail Running: Common Mistakes (2:30)
Featured Race of the Month: Marie Wooten Memorial Run
- Distances: 10K / 5K / 1-Mile Walk
- When: Saturday September 20, 2014
- Time: 10K (7:45), 5K (8:00), 1-Mile (8:15
- Where: Donald E. Davis Arboretum Pavilion
- Fee: $30 (10K), $25 (5K), $20 (1-Mile)
- Charity: Marie W. Wooten Memorial Scholarship
- Awards: Top 3 Male/Female Finishers
(no age-group awards)
* Link to the 5K/10K map *(pdf)
* Link to Active.com for online registration *
* Link to the registration form *
Congratulations to club members who took top honors in the past races!
Divas Half-Marathon
Pam Carr - 1st Place Age Group (11th Overall!)
Beverly Long - 1st Place Age Group
Sometimes it’s not easy to know what to wear on your run. Use the handy Runner’s World tool to take the guesswork out of it. Simply enter a few details, and you’ll be sure to be set for your run.
Exercise Won’t Make You Thin
Although many people use exercise as their sole method of weight management, many studies have shown that exercise, when not combined with dietary changes, does very little in respect to losing weight. A study published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine found that when a group of obese people completed 12 weeks of supervised cardio workouts without dieting, most did not experience any significant weight loss results. However, it is important to remember that, while it may not lead to weight loss by itself, exercise still has plenty of other health benefits.
“There are no standards and no possible victories except the joy you are living while dancing your run. You are not running for some future reward - the real reward is now!”
- Fred Rohe, The Zen of Running
5K Race Strategy - 5 Tips (3:57)
AORTA News: September 8th, 2014
- Time: 10K (7:45), 5K (8:00), 1-Mile (8:15)
Waterstop Help! - Part 2
Ever feel like you're wrapped in wet towels, instead of running gear, in the middle of a run? Do you have rivers of sweat pouring off your body when simply standing outside? Do you leave a small pool of water at your feet whenever you stop? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you know how critical our waterstops are during these hot and humid mornings. Do you ever think of how these oases get there in the first place? No, there’s no magical formula. We rely simply on the generosity and altruism of club members. We are again appealing to your sense of fair participation and ask your help in signing up for future Saturday run water stations. As always, volunteers are guaranteed to receive unlimited appreciation, gratitude, and instant karma to boot!
This addition to our aperiodic lexiconic lesson includes one term familiar to runners; the second expression, a recently coined neologism popularized by a now declining pop star during an awards show. Be careful to use the proper word when describing your injury, lest others think you to be a lewd and lascivious individual!
Tweak (v.): 1) To injure (a part of your body) slightly, twist or pull (something) sharply such as when starting out too fast and running the risk of pulling a muscle, tweaking a tendon, bone or joint. 2) Improve (a mechanism or system) by making fine adjustments to it as in “4 simple tweaks you can make to your training to make you a better runner”.
Twerk (v): A dance, usually done by a female, to music in a sexually provocative manner involving thrusting hip movements and a low squatting stance. Though uncertain in origin, common assumptions suggest it to be a contraction of “footwork” and a portmanteau of the words “twist” and “jerk”. The Oxford Dictionary claims the word has been around for 20 years. It was a runner-up in the 2013 Word of the Year.
Beginner’s Corner - Stretching
Last week we covered pre-run dynamic stretching. This week, we feature a Runners World video on a post-run stretching sequence.
Studies show that couples who run together also do… um… other things together more frequently as well. We’ll leave it up to you to guess the activity.
“The only reason I would take up jogging is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.”
- Erma Bombeck, American humorist 1927-1996
Nike Commercial (1:30)
Why it pays to stay in peak running form!
AORTA News: September 1st, 2014
Labor Day Fun Run!
Join us this morning for a not-so-early Labor Day Fun Run starting from Toomer’s Corner! We’ll kick off the run/walk at 8:00 AM. The route includes a waterstop at the 3-mile point at the Auburn Early Education Center on University Avenue.
Location: Toomer’s Corner
Cost: Free (No timing, t-shirts or medals for this one!)
Labor Day 5-Miler
You‘ve seen runners bent over, touching their toes while holding that position. Should you do the same before or after a run? The experts say no, as there is no evidence that it helps. Or if you must, do it after your workout. Recent studies have shown that there is no evidence that static stretching prior to exercising prevents injury or improves performance. In fact studies have shown that it can actually be detrimental. Before running, your time is better spent on dynamic stretching. See the video below for a good warmup routine.
Link to Runners World article
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group started last week which targets the Earth Dog 5K, October 18th. The C25K group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
You use 200 muscles to take one step. Depending on how you divide up muscle groups, just to take a single staep you use somewhere in the neighborhood of 200 muscles. That’s a lot of work for the muscles considering most of us take about 10,000 steps a day.
“There are some people who think runners are snobs. These people are called non-runners. And they’re right, of course. There is a certain hubris you develop when you do things no one else does.”
- Jennifer Graham
Honey, Do You Need a Ride? Confessions of a Fat Runner
Shoe Lacing Tips and Techniques (3:51)
Is your heel slipping, are your shoes not secure, do you have a high instep or a wide forefoot? Watch this video to see how different lacing techniques could solve these problems!
AORTA News: August 25th, 2014 (Update)
Group runs will start at Toomer’s Corner from this weekend. As we enter marathon season, the long runs will follow Hal Higdon’s Intermediate II training plan in support of those running the Soldier Marathon in November.
Come join us on Monday morning for a not-so-early morning Labor Day run starting from Toomer’s Corner! We’ll kick off the run/walk at 8:00 AM. The route includes a waterstop at the 3-mile point at the Auburn Early Education Center on University Avenue.
Location: Toomer’s Corner, Auburn, AL
AORTA Resolution 5M Route
AORTA Member Spotlight - Keven Yost
Last month we spotlighted Beverly Smith. This month, we spotlight Keven Yost, to whom we are eternally grateful for his contribution to our local running lexicon. (See Nov 25th, 2013 under Archived Posts at the bottom of this page)
Marital status: Married to Elizabeth for 12 years.
Children: Two, Kaitlin is about to turn 7 and start 2nd grade. Ethan is 4.
Occupation: Finance professor at Auburn
Running History: I ran casually and inconsistently in college and graduate school. I started being more consistent when I got plugged in with AORTA about 8 years ago. I have run 5 marathons. My first was Disney in 2008. My second was the Goofy Challenge (I was talked into it and then that person backed out). Then, I did Savannah, Soldier, and New York.
Why Do You Run: I like donuts. And, I like to complain about running. And, I like the fun people I run with (though, the feeling may not be mutual). I have never gotten the runner’s high, but like the sense of accomplishment after-the-fact.
Next Running Goal/Race: Soldier Marathon
Fantasy Running Destination: Athens, Greece Marathon
Favorite Running Fuel: A banana and a glass of water before every run/race.
Music On The Run: I almost always listen to a podcast of a syndicated morning radio show called the Bob and Tom Show. Occasionally, I listen to music. I am listening to a book right now.
Hobbies: Besides the donuts and complaining about running, I play the piano and am involved with Cornerstone Church. I also enjoy an occasional building project.
Tips for New Runners: Have fun and try to find people to run with. Also, do not believe most of the things people say about me.
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group starts tonight, August 25th which targets the Earth Dog 5K, October 18th. The C25K group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
How to Avoid All-Day Post Long Run Hunger
You just finished a long run and wonder how to properly replenish your energy. From a Runner’s World article, here’s a strategy:
1. Eat a small pre-run breakfast.
2. Ingest a smaller amount of run nutrition more frequently.
3. Drink plenty of water. Have a large glass of water before eating anything every time you feel hungry.
4. Have a protein shake or low-fat chocolate milk ready to drink within 20 minutes of finishing your run.
5. Plan small nutritious post-run snacks and meals loaded with carbohydrates and protein.
Some protein/carb options:
- Greek yogurt, banana, and berries or a Smoothie
- Low-fat chocolate milk and some fruit
- A protein shake with fruit
- Cereal and milk
- Bagel with protein, like an egg, and a latte-
Pretzels and hummus- Baked potato with cottage cheese
- Turkey sub
- Pasta and meatballs
It’s your mom and not your dad who determines if you will be a good endurance runner. Approximately 30% of your cardio fitness ability can be traced to genetic disposition but, not from dad, it comes from the egg, not the sperm!!
“I step outside, easy at first….. there is noise; I don’t hear it. There are people; I don’t see them… I see the water; I am alongside it. There is a big hill; I conquer it. A mile of grass; I fly across it. With each step I am stronger, and then faster. My body engages; I am really flying; I am one with the road; but I no longer feel it. With every step forwward I am faster and then freer. Nothing can touch me; no one can find me. What I find is the truth; I find myself… I am a runner.”
- Jacqueline Simon Gunn
Chicago Marathon Inspiration Video (6:20)
For those planning to run the Chicago Marathon in October. This one’s for you!
AORTA News: August 18th, 2014
Returning Tigers, looking for a local running group to share fun and friendship while striding around the town? Join us every Saturday morning for our weekly group runs. Check the column at right for our schedules. These routes also feature waterstops every two and a half to three miles. All are welcome and membership is not required, although we do ask you take necessary precautions to stay safe. For those who missed last week’s message, here’s another cautionary video on texting and driving.
This week’s group runs (August 23rd) will be the last to start from the old Big Dog Running location at the Glenn/ Dean shopping center. Future runs will start/end at Toomer’s Corner. For newcomers, we typically have 20 to 40 runners, joggers, and walkers so you’re bound to find someone to keep pace with you!
For those who haven’t heard, Robin Williams wasn’t just a gifted comedian and all around nice guy, he was also an accomplished athlete. A member of the wrestling, cross-country, and track team at Redwood High in Larkspur, California, he ran a 1:58.8 8oo meters, 1:59.4 half-mile, and a 52.3 440 yards in 1969. His relay team once held the 4 x 400 meter school record of 3:21.7 which stood for decades. He became an avid cyclist and involved with charities supporting athletes with physical disabilities. Here is a short clip on marathons from his 1986 routine at the New York Metropolitan Opera House.
** Warning: Explicit language **
Here’s a link to Bob Glover’s (“The Runner’s Handbook”) tribute to Robin.
P.S. - A very little known fact is that, before he became a superstar, he was employed by Hewlett Packard to make customer relations training films. If you want more details, ask me some Saturday morning!
Big Dog has Moved!
Cinderella (Big Dog) has spent her adolescent years in Auburn on Glenn Ave. with great friends. Now that she is all grown up, she is going to COLLEGE! See Cinderalla at her new location of 152 North College.
Waterstop !Help!
Say you’re 5-miles into a hot and humid Saturday morning and looking forward to the next waterstop. When it appears, you heave a sigh of relief and drag yourself up to the coolers filled with life-prolonging liquid gold. As you down the soothing elixer of agua and power/gatorade, do you ever think of how these get there in the first place? No, there’s no magical formula. We rely simply on the generosity and altruism of club members. Recently, we’ve noticed the same small group of individuals providing the bulk of waterstop support. Thus, we are appealing to your sense of fair participation and ask your assistance in signing up for future Saturday run water stations. Volunteers are guaranteed to receive unlimited appreciation, gratitude, and instant karma to boot!
South Africa hosts the world’s oldest and largest ultra-marathon, the ninety-km (56.1 miles) Comrades Marathon which runs between the capital of the Kwasulu-Natal Province of South Africa, Pietermaritzburg, and the coastal city of Durban. Approximately 12,000 runners complete Comrades each year, with over 24,500 competing in 2000. To qualify to enter, you need to run a sub 5-hour marathon.
"Running effiiciently demands good technique, and running efficiently for 100 miles demands great technique. But the wonderful paradox of running is that getting started requires no technique. None at all. If you want to become a runner, get onto a trail, into the woods, or on a sidewalk or street and run. Go 50 yards if that’s all you can handle. Tomorrow, you can go farther.”
Scott Jurek, Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
Auburn Football 2014 - The Driven (3:46)
Last season was memorable. Can they do it again this year? Stay tuned!...
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group started June 23rd which targets the Tropical Dog 5K, August 23rd. The C25K group meets every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
For more information, e-mail Pearl at shiel185@gmail.com.
Schools Are Back In Session
It’s that time of the year where our local schools are filled with the ever burgeoning youth population which means more traffic, crowded sidewalks, crosswalks and intersections. Despite all the warnings and admonitions, texting while driving has become an epidemic. As a matter of fact, “texting while driving has now surpassed drinking and driving as the leading cause of death among teens, according to a new study.”
The reality is that kids aren’t drinking seven days a week, but they are carrying their cell phones every minute of the day. We adults aren’t any better. A Pew Research group study showed that a higher percent of adults text and drive compared to teens. From a runner’s perspective, a driving texter may get into an accident but may survive. A runner who gets hit by a driving texter will most certainly be maimed for life or killed. Be safe out there.
Please encourage anyone you know who texts while driving to view this video.
Tough Ten / Tough Two
Thinking about doing the Tough 10 / Tough 2 on October 11th? The early bird discount ends today (August 11th) at midnight! Register now … you can't beat $20 for a 10 miler or $10 for a 2 miler with all proceeds supporting the Breast Health Fund at EAMC. Click on the logo at right to register, or click here.
Last week’s Saturday run featured our local primary and secondary schools of the Auburn City Schools system. This weekend’s group run recognizes our new and returning Auburn Tigers with a “Tiger Tour” which weaves in and around the Auburn campus. A couple of important notes:
1) This Saturday's long route includes about a mile of trail running between Lem Morrison and Auburn Camp Rd. So… if it rains Friday night, be prepared to do some mud running!
2) We’ll start at the Glenn/Dean location this and next week. After that we’ll re-locate the start/finish to Toomer’s Corner!
Big Dog is Moving
Cinderella (Big Dog) has spent her adolescent years in Auburn on Glenn Ave. with great friends. Now that she is all grown up, she is going to COLLEGE! See Cinderalla at her new location of 152 North College on Wednesday, August 13th.
Beginner’s Corner - Shin Splints
Recent research has revealed shin splints as the most common injury for new runners. There are 2 main types of shin splints:
1) Bone Related (90%) - Pain when you press on the bone.
- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome: Pain on the inside of the lower tibia (lower leg). If left untreated, it can turn into a stress fracture.
- Tibial Spine Pain: Pain along the front of your shin which is much more serious and more difficult to treat. If you have this, see a doctor immediately.
2) Muscular (10%) - Tightening and pain associated with running.
- Exertional Compartment Syndrome: Caused by tightening of the muscles in the front of the shin. Tightening of the fascia (wrapping) around the muscle.
1) Cross-Train: Swim, bike, lift
2) Ice
3) Use an arch support to reduce pronation (foot rolls inward when running)
4) Anti-inflammatories (Consult with a doctor first!)
5) Strengthening exercises: IronStrength Workout
6) Use foam roller to loosen up shin muscles.
1) Find the proper shoes at a local running store
2) Gradually add miles
3) Consume more calcium and vitamin D
4) Shorten stride and quicken cadence
5) Strengthen “kinetic chain” through exercise: IronStrength Workout
More information at Runner’s World video below.
Runners are getting adventurous… and dirty. Last year, more people completed obstacle and mud runs than marathons and half-marathons. These non-traditional races had an estimated 4 million finishers in 2013. The 5K, however, is still the most popular race distance with more than 6.2 million finishers in 2012, according to Running USA.
5 Biggest Mistakes Beginning Marathoners (and Runners) Make (4:24)
Track Workout (Thu AM)
Fellow AORTA member, Ann Erath, is running a weekly track workout group at BDRC (Big Dog Running Co) every Thursday morning at 5:00 AM. We’ll start with a warm-up jog to the high school track. Everyone is welcome to join!
For more information, e-mail Linda Christensen at lc@bigdogrunning.com.
AORTA News: August 4th, 2014
As we mark the beginning of yet another school year, this Saturday's “Back to School” group runs feature the Auburn City Schools. With the exception of Richland and Yarborough Elementary, the routes will pass adjacent to or nearby our award winning centers of education!
Say you’re 5-miles into a hot and humid Saturday morning and looking forward to the next waterstop. When it appears, you heave a sigh of relief and drag yourself up to the coolers filled with life-prolonging liquid gold. As you down the soothing elixer of agua and power/gatorade, do you ever think of how these get there in the first place? No, there’s no magical formula. We rely simply on the generosity and altruism of club members. Recently, we’ve noticed the same small group of individuals providing the bulk of waterstop support. Thus, we are appealing to your sense of fair participation and ask your assistance in signing up for future Saturday run water stations. AORTA uses a free web-based sign up tool called Signup Genius. The site is easy to use and can be found at www.signupgenius.com. Our page is named AORTA WATER STOPS. Volunteers are guaranteed to receive unlimited appreciation, gratitude, and instant karma to boot!
250+ Compete in Tri for Kids
More than 250 young athletes competed in the second annual Sportsplex Tri for Kids at the Opelika Sportsplex. The triathlon event was open to kids ages 6-15 and raised $10,000 for the American Cancer Society. In the boys 5-8 division, Ryan Donaldson, Charlie Cutler, Justin Liu and George Von Gal all received awards. In the boys 9-11 group, the top finishers were John Austin Thomas, Graham Young and Woodrow Dean. Luke Dorough and Michael Loutzenheiser were the top competitors in the boys 12-15 division. The top finishers in the girls 5-8 division were Lindsey Anniuk, Ashlyn Grimes, Abigail Counts and Cassidy Bowers. In the girls 9-11 group, Gracie Dyal, Alexis Croft and Presley Miles all earned awards. Madison Wyatt, McKenzie Hogue and Sailor Miles were the top finishers in the girls 12-15 age division.
New Track Design
Ever get mad at folks who “cut corners” during a race? If you run on this newly designed track, you’ll have even more to fume about when you see participants cutting corners.. more out of necessity than a desire to cheat!
Beginner’s Corner - Running Form
A proper running form will help you make this a lifetime activity! Here are tips to improving yours:
1) Relax your shoulders.
2) Elbows 90-degrees or less, hands at hip height or higher, don’t cross centerline of body, relax hands.
3) Short, quick strides (don’t overextend forward leg), foot lands underneath knees.
Link to Runner’s World video
It’s the middle of the day and you’re ready for a long run. It's 85º outside, partly cloudy, slighly windy. What do you wear? Click on the link below to the Runner’s World “What to Wear?” online tool to figure it out!
Link to Runner’s World “What to Wear?"
Seen at the Western States 100 at the 55 mile marker!
Interesting Facts - Atalanta
Atalanta is a character in Greek mythology. Powerful, independent, and speedy, she is the Greek goddess of running. Her suitors were tasked to beat her in a footrace; she killed those who lost to her. Many died in their attempt to win. Hippomenes came along and asked Aphrodite for help. She gave him three golden apples. Every time Atalanta got ahead of Hippomenes, he rolled an apple ahead of her. The apples proved irresistable and she would run after it. Hippomenes won the footrace and came to marry Atalanta.
“Endurance is more than just competing, it’s more than just running, it’s a lifestyle of no easy options!"
- A runner
ASICS Made of Sport: I am made of blazing trails not following paths (2:41)
Summer 5K Series - Opelika (Tue PM)
The Summer Swing 5k started Tuesday, April 29th at the Opelika Recreation Center on Denson Drive. The weekly runs start at 6:15pm. Come out to meet new people and make new friends while experiencing a fantastic summer running series. The series consists of 15 runs every Tuesday evening over 15 weeks. It starts on 4/29 and finish up 08/05. The free concert series (14 of them) starts 5/6 and runs through 8/5 as well. There is a great lineup of artists, as usual. $10 will register you for the entire series, or you can pay $1 per run, as you go. Those 18 and younger, no charge. Volunteers could contact Doug Underwood at durunforfun@yahoo.com or 334-524-5021. Click on the Last Lap picture above or go to http://lastlap-dougu.blogspot.com/ for additional information.
* Opelika Summer Swing 5K map
* Link to Current Opelika Summer 5K Series Results
Please donate to this valuable and indispensable organization. Pick-up a green re-usable shopping bag at Big Dog. Each week, buy one (or a few) non-perishable food items when you go shopping. Store them in the green bag. Turn the bags in to Big Dog on any Saturday you come to run or really at any time. Grab an empty bag for the next month. We will then turn the food in on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Thank you for supporting this program!
Here's a link to the Project: http://foodbankofeastalabama.com/food-project/
Cross-Training Workouts at BDRC
BDRC Kickboxing (Mondays)
Join us every Monday at 5:30 pm at Big Dog Running Company for a sweat-filled, kick-butt, kickboxing workout! Bonus, it's FREE!
YogaFit (Wednesdays)
YogaFit is modern fitness yoga that intertwines fitness moves with basic yoga postures in a heat building and flowing sequence leading to relaxing stretches and a 10 minute rest. Every Wednesday at 5:30 pm at Big Dog Running Company. Call 334-209-2580 to sign up for your spot!
Tone Zone (Thursdays)
Formerly listed as “Abs and Arms”, we’re changing it up a bit to make this more of a whole body workout. Join Big Dog Running Company in Auburn on Thursdays at 5:30 pm to target your total body workout with weights and strength training. Tone, tighten and your core, abs and arms in a workout that will strengthen the muscles that most runners neglect!
Run For Those Who Can't…
The I Run 4 (IR4) group pairs runners with folks that can't run or even walk. You get paired with a buddy and take them along on your runs/training/races with pics/posts through the private Facebook page. Click on the logo to check out the website and lend inspiration to someone special with all of your running adventures. This costs you nothing and will provide a whole new level of motivation and awareness as well as mental and emotional encouragement for both you and your honorary runner!
** Thanks to Jane Farr for providing this link through AORTA's FB page! **
AORTA News: July 28th, 2014
Congratulations to club members who took top honors at the past few races!
Chattahoochee Sprint Triathlon
Jorga Loftin: 1st in Age Group
Mac Deshazier: 1st in Age Group
Stephanie Kendrick: 3rd in Age Group
Chattahoochee Duathlon
Lori Connors: 2nd in Age Group
Andrea Nelson: 2nd in Age Group
Race for Hope Half-Marathon
Jake Smith: 2nd Overall!
Sportsplex Kids Triathlon
Description: Bring the kids for the 2nd annual Sportsplex Small Fry and Kids Triathlon! Last year’s event had 200 Kids Tri and 100 Small Fry Tri participants, was awarded Innovative Program and Special Event of the Year, and resulted in a $10,000 donation to the American Cancer Society.
- Who: Kids Small Fry Tri ages 2-5
KIds Triathlon ages 6-15
- When: Saturday, August 02, 2014
- Time: 12-15 division - 7:30 AM
9-11 and 6-8 divisions begin as earlier waves complete the swim
2-5 division - 10:00 AM
- Where: Opelika Sportsplex and Aquatics Center
- Distances: Swim Bike Run
Ages 2-5 *Splash* TBD TBD
Ages 6-8 50 yards 2 miles 500 yards
Ages 9-11 100 yards 4 miles 1 mile
Ages 12-15 150 yards 6 miles 2 miles
- Fee: Small Fry Tri (2-5): $20
Kids Triathlon (6-15): $30
** For both Small Fry and Kids Tri, discount of $5 per child when signing up 3 or more children. Discount only available through mail-in registrations.
- Charity: American Cancer Society
- Website: www.sportsplextriforkids.com
Pavlok
Is the heat and humidity getting to you on those long (or short) runs and you just don’t have the energy to get off your duff and get moving? Feel like taking a Yost and relaxing for a day instead of doing that workout that you KNOW you SHOULD be doing? Try this!
Beginner’s Corner - Side Stiches
So you’ve decided to start running but 5 minutes into your run, you start to feel a pain in your side. What do you do? Here’s the answer:
1) Stop running and take some deep breaths.
2) Press two fingers in and slightly upward where it hurts, hold for 10 secs.
3) While pressing, take more deep breaths.
4) Continue around the edge of your ribs up to your sternum.
5) Also raise your arm on the side that hurts and lean to the opposite direction.
** Read more about side stitches at this link to the Runner’s World article.
12 of the world’s top-20 distance runners are members of the Kalenjin tribe of northwest Kenya. “There are 17 American men in history who have run under 2:10 in the marathon. There were 32 Kalenjin who did it in October of 2011.”**
**Source: How One Kenyan Tribe Produces The World’s Best Runners
“You can’t muscle through a five-hour run that way; you have to relax into it like easing your body in a hot bath, until it no longer resists the shock and begins to enjoy it."
- Christopher McDougall
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the
Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Rocky’s inspirational speech to his son (3:09)
Have you ever had someone tell you that you couldn't do something? This clip answers the question: What’s more important, what others think about you or what you think about yourself!
AORTA News: July 21st, 2014
AORTA Member Spotlight - Beverly Smith
Ever wonder who some of our runners are but were afraid to ask? This week, we introduce a new feature which we’ll call “Member Spotlight”. We start with long-time member Beverly Smith
Marital status: Married to Kent for 30 years
Children: Alyssa (teaches English in NC.), Matt (married to Heather and in Phys. Therapy school in Ft. Myers, FL), and Kristen (Senior at UAB and in the process of applying to med school and plans to join the ARMY)
Occupation: Former High School Science teacher, manager of the Smith household, now that the kids are launched doing some writing.
Running History: Runner since I was 18, but became a serious runner about 12 years ago and took about 2 years to work up to marathon level. Have run 6 marathons: “Rocket City” twice, “Boston” twice, “Disney,” and “Soldier.”
Why Do You Run: Love it, love races, love the camaraderie of fellow runners, see it as a way to be fit and “Love the Lord with all my strength” Mark 12:30-31
Next Running Goal/Race: Color Run here in Auburn
Fantasy Running Destination: London Marathon
Favorite Pre-Running Fuel: Gatorade PRIME Sportsfuel drink and some oatmeal and/or a piece of homemade bread. :-)
Post-run: Chocolate milk!
Music On The Run: Usually just use my run as think time
Hobbies: Reading, writing, camping, hiking
Tips for New Runners: Build up slowly, be consistent, do some core work, hydrate, work on good form, run with friends, remember it is supposed to be fun!
Beginner’s Corner - 5 Steps
Ready to take your first steps to running but not sure where to start? Here are five tips to help get you off the couch and into a habit of physical activity.
1) Get fitted with good shoes and appropriate running attire.
2) Start small. Begin with a 15-minute walk. Work up to 30-35 minutes.
3) Make the time. Set specific days/times to exercise.
4) Check your diet. Start by reducing as much sugar and HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup) as possible.
5) Find someone to share the experience or join a group (such as AORTA every Saturday morning!).
This issue of lexiconic literature includes one familiar to veteran runners and one newly derived by a leading textile firm. Once again, we’ve chosen two nearly homophonic words which have completely different definitions. This week’s words are runsies and runsie.
Runsies (n.): A dreaded condition most common in long-distance runners, characterized by an urgent need to explosively evacuate the lower gastrointestinal tract and caused by physical jostling of the organs, decreased blood flow to the intestines, changes in intestinal hormone secretion and pre-race anxiety and stress.
Runsie (n.): Recently introduced by the Canadian technical athletic clothing manufacturer, Lululemon, the Runsie is a lightweight, breathable, one-piece, uni-sex running suit featuring sweat wicking materials, hand pockets, a secure zippered pocket, adjustable shoulder straps, and a secret liner for keys. This is sure to be a hit with AORTA members, male and female! Check out Runners World’s recent review here.
Upcoming Sportsplex Kids Triathlon
In a recent study, when asked what food they couldn’t live without, most runners named bananas as their most adored foodie fix!
“Life equals running and when we stop running maybe that’s how we’ll know life is finally finished."
- Patrick Ness
The Knife of Never Letting Go.
How to Run Like An Olympian - Top 3 Exercises to Avoid (6:34)
How to Run Like An Olympian - Top 3 Must Do Exercises (8:32)
Summer 5K Series - Auburn (Wed PM)
The Auburn Summer 5K (and 1 mile Kids Run) Series is scheduled to run every Wednesday, June 4th through July 23rd. For this year, the weekly event will be at Wrights Mill Road Elementary School. Join us for 7 weeks of friendly competition and a fun boost to your racing. The 1-mile Kids Run will start at 5:50 pm followed by the 5K run at 6:15 pm. Pre-registration for all 8 weeks is $50 with a T-shirt ($35 without the t-shirt). $20 for kids under 12 with a cotton t-shirt. Kids 1-mile is free! Entry fees on a weekly basis is $5 for the 5K (everyone). Results will be posted each week.
* Link to registration form
* Auburn Summer Swing 5K map
* Link to Current Auburn Summer 5K Series Results
How Do You Compare to the Average Road Racer?
From last week’s Runner’s World online, “if you’re a 38-year-old woman who runs a 2:19 half marathon, or a 33-year-old man who runs a 28:46 5K, consider yourself a perfect representative of American road racers.
This, and many more, statistics are available from Running USA’s latest sport report as well as at Runner’s World online. Links available below.
Running USA Sport Report
Marathon Training - Continued!
For those who have continued into the 2nd week of training for the Soldier Marathon, here again are links to the more popular training programs.
Hal Higdon: 18-week programs for the novice through Boston bound runners!
Runner’s World: Fee based 16-week plans from this popular publication.
Cool Training: 20-week program adjusted for different levels.
Active.com: Fee-based 18-week programs.
Jenny Hadfield: A 20-week free “Walk Training Program"
Rail With Trail (RWT) Survey
Rails-with-trails are trails adjacent to or within an active railroad corridor that enhances local transportation systems. By providing a safe, attractive alternative for cyclists and pedestrians, often with fencing between the pathway and the railway, rails-with-trails offers safe, attractive community connections. Currently, there are more than 160 rails-with-trails in the United States, totaling more than 1,300 miles, and more are being built each year. If you would like to see a multi-use, rail-with-trail developed along the CSX rail line connecting Auburn and Opelika, click on the link below to add your name to the 300+ neighbors supporting this peittion.
* Link to Rail With Trail (RWT) Survey *
Scott Adams - A continuation of last week’s weekly whimsy!
When we run, the human heart creates enough pressure to squirt blood thirty feet!
“Elite runners are genetically gifted, sure, but without intense training, those gifts are wasted. Their training creates a strong work ethic that leaves humility in its wake. There are no short cuts in marathoning, so anyone who is a marathoner has worked hard."
- Jeff Horowitz,
My First 100 Marathons: 2,260 Miles with an Obsessive Runner.
Kid Snippets: “Runners” - Imagined by Kids (2:41)
AORTA News: July 7th, 2014
For those who missed the news, Louis Zamperini, Olympic runner and war-hero, died this past week at the age of 97. A movie of his incredible story, titled “Unbroken” and based on the best selling book by that same name, is scheduled to be released this December. The film iis directed by Angelina Jolie. A short CBS video of his inspiring and excruciating odyssey of determination and survival is featured in this week’s video of the week.
Despite the issues raised from the June 21st video of the week regarding excessive long distance training / running (if you missed it, scroll down to access the archived posts), I KNOW many of you will continue running marathons, including the upcoming Soldier Marathon this November 8th. To assist in beginning the 18-week trek towards marathon-hood, here are links to some of the more popular training programs.
Saturday Waterstop Reminders
- Please setup by 6AM and supply the following minimum supplies:
- AORTA Water Stop sign
(Available at Big Dog)
- Cooler & ice
(styrofoam coolers are available at Big Dog)
- 2 Gallons of Water
- 2-3 (64 oz) / 5-6 (32 oz) sports drinks (i.e. - Gatorade / Powerade*)
* Please include both “regular” and “zero calorie” options.
- 50 small cups
- Trash bag for used bottles and cups
** Remember to cleanup your waterstop and return the sign to Big Dog **
Running in the Heat
Because of the heat and humidity, most AORTA-ians wouldn’t pick summer as our favorite seaons for running. But summer does have a lot going for it such as more daylight. Here are a few pointers to help you get through the coming summer months:
Adjust: Run early or late. If you run midday, seek shady routes.
Shed: Wear light colored, lightweight mesh clothing with vents. Also wear a hat, shades, and sunscreen with atn SPF of 30 or more.
Hydrate: Drink early and often. Drink 16-oz of sport drink with electrolytes an hour prior. Down 5-8 ozs of sports drink every 20 minutes (2-3 miles).
Be patient: It takes 8-14 days to acclimatize to hot weather.
Seek cool: Look for shade or run near parks away from asphalt and concrete.
Wind: If possible, start runs with the wind and end with a headwind.
Slow down!: Every 5F in temperature above 60F slows your pace as much as 20-30 seconds per mile.
Excerpted from Runnersworld.com
July 12th: Test New Mizuno Shoes!
Eager to try the latest and greatest in Mizuno shoe technology? Come on out on Saturday, July 12th to meet the Mizuno rep and take a trial run in their latest line of high-tech running shoes!
I think this would be good news for many of our members!
Twenty-six bones, thirty-three joints, one-hundred-twelve ligaments, and a network of tendons, nerves, and blood vessels - all in the feet - have to work together when we run.
“The Tarahumara would party like this all night, then rouse themselves the next morning to face off in a running race that could last not two miles, not two hours, but two full days. According to the Mexican historian Francisco Almada, a Tarahumara champion once ran 435 miles, the equivalent of setting out for a jog in New York City and not stopping till you were closing in on Detroit.”
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen.
Unbroken (37:00)
Yes, this is a bit longer than usual. But then again, I think you will find much inspiration and many relevant messages interwoven within this story.
AORTA News: June 30th, 2014
The North Pole Marathon, which holds the Guinness World Record for the northernmost marathon, bills itself as “the coolest marathon.” We’re inclined to agree given that runners actually run on water, frozen water, that is.
“Every run is a work of art, a drawing on each day's canvas. Some runs are shouts and some runs are whispers. Some runs are eulogies and others celebrations. When you're angry, a run can be a sharp slap in the face. When happy, a run is your song. And when your running progresses enough to become the chrysalis through which your life is viewed, motivation is almost beside the point. Rather, it's running that motivates you for everything else the day holds.”
- Dagny Scott Barrios
Runner’s World Complete Book of Women’s Running: The Best Advice to Get Started, Stay Motivated, Lose Weight, Run Injury-Free, Be Safe, and Train for Any Distance.
Science of Marathon Running. (7:31)
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group started June 23rd which targets the Tropical Dog 5K, August 23rd. The C25K group will meet every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
AORTA News: June 23rd, 2014
Trinity Peach Festival 5K - This Saturday!
- Distances: 5K Run / 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
- When: Saturday June 28th, 2014
- Time: (1-Mile) 7:30 / (5K) 8:00 AM
- Where: Trinity Lutheran Church
- Fee: $25
- Charity: Women’s Hope Medical Center and Food Bank of East Alabama
Description: Don’t miss this one! Join us in celebrating the annual Trinity Lutheran Peach Festival! The overall male and female & masters winners will receive a basket of peaches!
* Link to the 5K map *(pdf)
Special Events: June 23rd
What: Couch to 5K Good Form Running Clinic
When: 5:30 PM
Where: Jule Collins Smith Museum of Art
What: Good Form Running Clinic
Where: Big Dog Running Company, Auburn
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group starts tonight and targets the Tropical Dog 5K , August 23rd. The C25K group will meet every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
Cardio fitness ability is about 30% predetermined. The genetics that matter are your mothers’. Of course, you can fight genetics and overcome the fact that your mother may not be very into cardio.
“If you don’t think you were born to run you’re not only denying history. You’re denying who you are.”
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Run for your life! At a comfortable pace, and not too far. (18:10)
Dr. James O’Keefe, the director of Preventative Cardiology Fellowship Program, provides a compelling case that extreme endurance training and racing can take a toll on your long-term cardiovascular health. For the daily workout, it may be best to have more fun and endure less suffering in order to attain ideal heart health.
Summary: Run 2-5 days a week, 6-7 MPH (8.5-10 min pace), 10-15 miles/week.
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. A new group started April 28th which targets the Summer Solstice 5K in Columbus, June 21st. The C25K group will meet every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
AORTA Pool Party! June 19th
*** This Thursday!! ***
Please join us for an evening of food, fellowship and fun! All AORTA members and their families are invited.
Date: June 19th
Location: Asheton Park pool on Watercrest Drive.
AORTA will supply burgers, hot dogs, and beverages.
A-J last names please bring a side dish
K-Z last names please bring a dessert
Members should have received invitations through Sign-Up Genius to RSVP and sign up for a dish to share. Hope to see you there!
Featured Race of the Month: Trinity Peach Festival 5K
- Fee: $20 (before June 20th), $25 (after June 20th)
- Charity: Women’s -Hope Medical Center and Food Bank of East Alabama
Weekly Whimsy: Marathon Sign
The New York City Marathon, held annually the first Sunday in November, kicked off in 1970 with 127 runners who paid an entry fee of $1 to run several loops through Central Park. Only 55 finished. In 1976, organizers switched to the five-borough race, which attracted 2,090 runners. Last year’s (2013) event set a record of 50,266 finishers, the largest in marathon history.
“What I’ve learned from running is that the time to push hard is when you’re hurting like crazy and you want to give up. Success is often just around the corner.”
- James Dyson
Inventor of the Dyson vacuum cleaner
How to Run like an Olympian: Top 10 exercises Part 1 (6:02)
Summer Swing 5K Opelika map
Summer 5K Series - Opelika Race Results
Wake Up Run (Wed AM)
* Link to registration form *
* Link to 5K map *
Summer 5K Series - Auburn Race Results
Mellow Mushroom Run (Thu PM)
Jeff Galloway Training Group
From Tammy Hollis - We will begin training again in late June for any new runners wanting to do the run/walk program targeting the Soldier Half-Marathon in Columbus, GA in November 2014! The program advocates a run/walk approach to training that keeps you injury free and healthy! If this sounds like a program for you, contact Tammy Hollis at e-mail auburngallowaytraining@gmail.com. Click the icon above or the following link for additional information. Jeff Galloway Training Program. See the video below for a short summary of how the program works.
AORTA News: June 9th, 2014
Featured Race of the Month
Trinity Peach Festival 5K
AORTA Business Cards Available Now!
Our *new* AORTA business cards are now available at Big Dog Running Co. Feel free to pick up a few to hand out to fellow runners and spread the word about YOUR running club!
* New * Wake Up Run (Wed)
* New * Mellow Mushroom Run (Thu)
AHS Track and Field Camp, June 10-14
Auburn High School will hold a Track and Field Camp for boys and girls entering grades 4-7 for the upcoming school year. A link to the registration form is available below:
* Link to AHS Track and Field Camp *
Runners can store about 2,000 calories worth of glycogen in their bodies—enough to fuel about thirty km (eighteen to twenty miles) of running…. Which is why runners hit "the wall" around that time!
“Struggle is the food from which change is made, and the best time to make the most of a struggle is when it's right in front of your face.
Now, I know that might sound a bit simplistic. But, too often we're led to believe that struggling is a bad thing, or that we struggle because we're doing something wrong.
I disagree. I look at struggle as an opportunity to grow. True struggle happens when you can sense what is not working for you and you're willing to take the appropriate action to correct the situation. Those who accomplish change are willing to engage the struggle.”
- Danny Dreyer, Author of Chi Marathon
Cousin Sal at the LA Marathon (4:32)
Summer 5K Series - Auburn
Summer 5K Series - Opelika
AORTA News: June 2nd, 2014
Congratulations to all the club members who took top honors at the Annual Big Dog Auburn Trail Run 10K/5K race!
Big Dog Auburn Trail Run 10K
Emily Ansick: 1st Overall Female / 3rd Overall
Jason Adams: 2nd Overall Male
Joseph Antoine: 1st in Age Group
Molly Johnson: 1st in Age Group
Rachel Crafton-Stiver: 2nd in Age Group
Joe McNeill: 3rd in Age Group
Tom Turkington: 3rd in Age Group
Big Dog Auburn Trail Run 5K
Ashley Swink-Fincher: 1st in Age Group
William Ansick: 1st in Age Group
Tracey Buckingham: 1st in Age Group
Emily Ansick: 2nd in Age Group
Kevin Yost: 2nd in Age Group
Vince Connors: 2nd in Age Group
Elyse Corbitt: 3rd in Age Group
Mike Milford: 3rd in Age Group
Starting this Wednesday!
We Still REALLY Need Race Volunteers
Thanks for those who volunteered for the LCHB 5K but we still need volunteers to help with the following:
- June 28th: Trinity Lutheran Peach Festival 5K
If you have a few hours to spare on the 28th, your partipation would be greatly appreciated! If you can help, please e-mail the webmaster. Thanks!
In 2005, the average marathon time in the U.S. was 4:32:08 for men, and 5:06:08 for women.
“Of course it was painful, and there were times when, emotionally, I just wanted to chuck it all. But pain seems to be a precondition for this kind of sport. If pain weren't involved, who in the world would ever go to the trouble of taking part in sports like the triathlon or the marathon, which demand such an investment of time and energy? It's precisely because of the pain, precisely because we want to overcome that pain, that we can get the feeling, through this process, of really being alive--or at least a partial sense of it. Your quality of experience is based not on standards such as time or ranking, but on finally awakening to an awareness of the fluidity within action itself.”
Why We Run - Salomon Running TV (5:32)
Bernd Heinrich is a retired Professor living in a log cabin in the woods of Western Maine. He has held numerous running records throughout his life and has committed much of his time to the study of the natural world.
AORTA News: May 25th, 2014
May 26, 2014 - Memorial Day means different things to different people. Many celebrate it as the start of the summer season, an annual trip to the beach, a 3-day weekend, or a great excuse for a barbeque. For those, I say enjoy it at your leisure. But I do ask you to please remember those who gave their all to make this day possible.
Summer 5K Series - Auburn (Update)
We REALLY Need Race Volunteers
We are seeking volunteers to help with the following upcoming races to cover the finish line.
- May 31st: Lee County Home Builders Home Run 5K
If you have a few hours to spare on one of these mornings, your partipation would be greatly appreciated! If you can help, please e-mail the webmaster, Bob Banks, or Monica Kennis.
Plans are currently underway for this summer’s pool party. The date is set for June 19th at the Asheton Park pool. We will use Sign-Up Genius for members to RSVP and sign up for a dish to share. AORTA will supply burgers, hotdogs and refreshments. Stay tuned for additional information!
Some of the anatomical characteristics that humans developed over time to make them efficient runners include; shorter forearms to counterbalance the lower body during running, a strong connection between the pelvis and spine providing more stability and shock absorption, long legs allowing us to take longer strides as well as the ligaments and tendons which act like springs, the arrangement of bones in the foot creating a stiff arch making the foot more rigid so it can push off the ground better and a large heal bone for better shock absorption to name but a few.
I run because if I didn’t, I’d be sluggish and glum and spend too much time on the couch. I run to breath the fresh air. I run to explore. I run to escape the ordinary. I run… to savor the trip along the way. Life becomes a little more vibrant, a little more intense. I like that.”
- Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathon Man: onfessions of an All-Night Runner
Memorial Day - Arlington (4:17)
Dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice….
The Auburn Summer 5K (and 1 mile Kids Run) Series is scheduled to run every Wednesday, June 4th through July 23rd. This year, the weekly event will be held at Wrights Mill Road Elementary School. Join us for 7 weeks of friendly competition and a fun boost to your racing. The 1-mile Kids Run will start at 5:50 pm followed by the 5K run at 6:15 pm. Pre-registration for all 8 weeks is $50 with a T-shirt ($35 without the t-shirt). $20 for kids under 12 with a cotton t-shirt. Kids 1-mile is free! Entry fees on a weekly basis is $5 for the 5K (everyone). Results will be posted each week.
Plans are currently underway for this summer’s pool party. The date is set for June 19th at the pool at Asheton Park. We will use Sign-Up Genius for members to RSVP and sign up for a dish to share. AORTA will supply burgers, hotdogs and refreshments. Stay tuned for additional information!
by Scott Adams
Human beings started running long distances some 4-6 million years ago. It is thought this developed from the persistent hunting of animals when hunter gatherers ran 15-75 miles a day on the hunt.
“I’m often asked what I think about as I run. Usually the people who ask this have never run long distances themselves. I always ponder the question. What exactl do I think about when I’m running? I don’t have a clue.”
Budd Coates - Running On Air: Breathing Technique (20:15)
A revolutionary way to breathe can help you run better and sidestep injury.
AORTA Club Meeting, Tonight, May 12th
Date: Monday, May 12th
Location: Big Dog Running Co.
Topic: Supplements
Discussion: Please join us for this informative lecture where Dr. John Quindry, Associate Professor in Auburn’s Department of Kinesiology and fellow AORTA member, will present information on supplements.
We’ve Got A New Look!
After nine months of design work involving numerous false starts, modifications, a club-wide vote, handwringing and reworking, we’re happy and proud to reveal our new logo! Many thanks to our graphic artist, Jason Adams, who worked tirelessly on this project and subjected himself to the endless barrage of requests to “modify this” and “how about trying that?” Look for our refreshed logo at future events and club apparel. We hope you find this new look as exciting and refreshing as we do!
- June 28th: Peach Run (details TBD)
According to a study presented in 2010, running a marathon can result in decreased function of more than half the segments in the heart’s main pumping chamber—fortunately other parts of the heart take over. Full recovery is reached within three months or less. The fitter the runner, the lesser the effect.
“Remember, the feeling you get from a good run
is far better than the feeling you get
from sitting around wishing you were running”
- Sarah Condor
The Day After… The Marathon (0:48)
Fellow AORTA member, Ann Erath, is running a weekly track workout group at BDRC (Big Dog Running Co) every Thursday morning at 5:00 AM. They’ll start with a warm-up jog to the high school track. Everyone is welcome to join!
AORTA News: May 5th, 2014
Congratulations to the following who placed in recent races! In related news, this was quite a weekend for Jessica Ridley who tied the knot with Jason Vecloth, graduated from AU, AND placed first (2nd overall behind Jason) in the ENA 5K! Sadly for us, the happy couple will be leaving the area for job opportunities elsewhere. On the other hand, their move will open up opportunities for local runners to finally reach the top of the podium!
East Alabama ENA 5K
Jason Vecloth: 1st Overall Male / 1st in Age Group
Jessica Ridley: 1st Overall Female / 1st in Age Group
Randy Boone: 1st in Age Group
Robert Keith: 1st in Age Group
Beth Nicol: 1st in Age Group
Safe and Courteous Running
AU graduation is complete and the “Lovliest Village on the Plains” has been blessed with the annual outflow of college students for the upcoming summer months. That doesn’t mean, however, that we can afford to let our guards down when it comes to safe running. So let’s cover one of the most serious transgressions that are commonly committed by AORTA members (your webmaster included) and non-members, that is, running on the wrong side of the road. The old adage of running “against” traffic is well known and repeated throughout the running community. Unfortunately, there are many exceptions, where one should run on the “Right" side of the road or even cross the road on one or more occasions during a given run. Here then, are some principles of common sense and safety that we can all apply:
- Run on the side that has a sidewalk or shoulder
- Run on the side that gives you best visibility (ahead and behind)
- Run on the side that gives oncoming cars on THAT side best visibility of you.
- Run on the side that has an exit, in case you need to make a sudden dive to save yourself from being run down (a wall, cliff or ditch provides an undesireable or NO escape route).
- When approaching a steep hill or a blind corner, apply the rules above and switch sides if wise to do so (i.e. if oncoming cars are blind to you as they crest the hill/round the turn, you have little or no shoulder, and visibility from behind you on the other side of the road is markedly better for you and oncoming vehicles)
By following these guidelines, we will not only be safer, but less likely to suffer the wrath of irritated and/or sadistic drivers as we continue on our road to healthy running!
* Thanks to the Adams Legal Group for this information *
Fellow AORTA member, Ann Erath, is starting a weekly track workout group at BDRC (Big Dog Running Co) every Thursday morning at 5:00 AM. They’ll start with a warm-up jog to the high school track. Everyone is welcome to join!
AORTA Club Meeting, May 12th
Physically active people have a 60% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease than non-exercisers. A study done at Washington University in St. Louis found that of those who carried a high risk gene for Alzheimer's, a history of exercise significantly decrease their chances of developing it.
“Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is a life well lived.”
- Dean Karnazes
Ben Davis - My 120 Pound Journey (4:55)
Watch the inspirational story of Ben Davis who, after topping the scales at 358 pounds, turned his life around by running. Completing his first non-stop mile in 11:44, he progressed to short 5Ks, 10Ks, marathons (qualifying for Boston along the way), and as of today completed 2 Ironmans! More importantly, he’s gone from a depressed recluse to motivational speaker.
AU School of Kinesiology Looking For Volunteers
The AU Department of Kinesiology is recruiting for a study they are conducting. As a background, they are looking at an enzyme linked with Type 2 Diabetes, called dipeptidyl peptidase IV, and its levels in correlation with people's body composition. For the study, participants will provide blood and saliva samples, along with body comp measures from a DEXA scan. The current age range is 19-60 years old, but they are having difficulty recruiting anyone above the age of 22. The link to the flyer below provides the explanation and requirements. The study is scheduled to run through May. If you are interested in volunteering for this study, please contact Leslie Neidert at len0009@auburn.edu.
Link to Informational Flyer
Got any old shoes that you’re not sure what to do with? Big Dog Running Co., Auburn is an officially designated drop off point for Soles4Soles. Soles4Souls is a global not-for-profit institution dedicated to fighting the devastating impact and perpetuation of poverty. The organization collects new and used shoes then distributes those shoes to people in need and by provisioning qualified micro-enterprise programs designed to create jobs in poor and disadvantaged communities. Check out their informational video below!
Soles4Souls: What We Do Video
AORTA News: April 28th, 2014
Saturday Run
Take a break from our weekly Saturday Run and enjoy participating in the annual East Alabama Emergency Nurses Association’s 5K to be held at Richland Road Elementary. This worthwhile event is held in memory of Gaye Brown who trained hundreds of nurses and paramedics and provided care to thousands of patients during a 20+ year career. Funds raised by this event support educational scholarships and the EAMC Cancer Center.
Featured Race of the Week
- Distances: 5K Run / 1-Mile Fun Run
- When: Saturday May 3rd, 2014
- Time: (5k) 8:00 AM / (1-Mile) 9:00 AM
- Where: Richland Road Elementary, 770 Yarbrough Farms Blvd, Auburn, AL
- Fee: $25- Description: This is a fundraising event for the East Alabama Chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association.
- Charity: Funds primarily provide educational support for chapter members. A donation will also be made to support local charities.
- Route: East Alabama ENA 5K
Congratulations to Emily Ansick for placing 1st Female Overall in this past Saturday’s Scenic City Trail Half-Marathon in Chattanooga!
AORTA Boston Marathoners!
Congratulations to the following AORTA-ians who completed the Boston Marathon!
- Pam Carr: 3:50:40
- Mac Deshazier: 4:17:55
- Beverly Smith: 4:01.24
- Scott Walker* 4:34:06
* NIce pick with the Wellesley girls!
The Summer Swing 5k starts Tuesday, April 29th at the Opelika Recreation Center on Denson Drive. The first run of the season starts at 6:15pm. Come out to meet new people and make new friends while experiencing a fantastic summer running series. The series consists of 15 runs every Tuesday evening over 15 weeks. It starts on 4/29 and finish up 08/05. The free concert series (14 of them) starts 5/6 and runs through 8/5 as well. There is a great lineup of artists, as usual. $10 will register you for the entire series, or you can pay $1 per run, as you go. Those 18 and younger, no charge. Volunteers could contact Doug Underwood at durunforfun@yahoo.com or 334-524-5021. Click on the Last Lap picture above or go to http://lastlap-dougu.blogspot.com/ for additional information.
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. We’re starting a new group today, April 28th, which targets the Summer Solstice 5K in Columbus, June 21st. The C25K group will meet every Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.
Discussion: Please join us for this informative lecture where Dr. John Quindry, Associate Professer in Auburn’s Department of Kinesiology and fellow AORTA member, will present information on supplements.
Oldest Marathon Finisher
At 100 years old, Fauja Singh became the oldest person — and the first centenarian — to finish a marathon when he crossed the finish line at the 2011 Toronto Marathon. His final time: eight hours, 11 minutes, and 5.9 seconds.
“Just before we came around the [final] corner, he said, 'Achieving this will be like getting married again,’” his trainer Harmander Singh said, according to Fox Sports.
“Long Distance training can be a positive & constructive form of selfishness. After all, once you're at the starting line, you're there by yourself. No one can run a single step for you. No one can jump in & help you. No one but you can make the decisions about what to do to keep going. It's all up to you.”
- John Bingham
Darkness: How Ultrarunning can strip away our emotional barrier (5:36)
Run-Walk-Run Method with Jeff Galloway
Hunger - East Alabama Food Bank
AORTA News: April 21st, 2014
Congratulations to Ashley Swink-Fincher for placing 2nd Female Overall in this past Saturday’s A-Day Autism 5K.
Boston Bound AORTA-ians
Good luck to the following AORTA members running today’s Boston Marathon!
- Pam Carr
- Mac Deshazier
- Beverly Smith
- Scott Walker
Please view the Boston Marathon tribute videos below.
Karen Khodadadi’s 100th Marathon!
This Saturday will mark an incredible milestone for one of our club’s most prolific runners. Karen Khodadadi, a cornerstone of AORTA, will complete her 100th marathon during the Rock-’N’Roll marathon in Nashville. More incredible is the fact that she completed the last 50 marathons in the past 5 years, three of those on consecutive days! To quote Alvin Walls (another of our extraordinary members), “Karen is a one-of-a-kind awesome runner."
It's time to get started on another great series of Summer Swing 5k runs which starts on Tuesday, April 29th at the Opelika Recreation Center on Denson Drive between 5:30pm and 6:00pm. Come out to meet new people and make new friends while experiencing a fantastic summer running series. The first run of the season starts at 6:15pm. The series consists of 15 runs every Tuesday evening over 15 weeks. It starts on 4/29 and finish up 08/05. The free concert series (14 of them) starts 5/6 and runs through 8/5 as well. There is a great lineup of artists, as usual. $10 will register you for the entire series, or you can pay $1 per run, as you go. Those 18 and younger, no charge. Volunteers could contact Doug Underwood at durunforfun@yahoo.com or 334-524-5021. Click on the Last Lap picture above or go to http://lastlap-dougu.blogspot.com/ for additional information.
History of the Marathon
You’ve probably known about the origin of the marathon. Upon the Greek victory over the Persians in 490 B.C., legend says that soldier Pheidippides ran 25 miles from the battlefield in Marathon, Greece, to Athens to deliver the news. After he arrived, Pheidippides yelled out, "Rejoice, we are victorious,” then collapsed and died.
What you probably DON’T know is that marathon races of the modern Olympic games which started in Athens in 1896 were 24.8 miles in length from Marathon Bridge to the Olympic stadium. This distance of around 25 miles continued until the London Olympics in 1908. Although the length was originally intended to be 26 miles, with a start at Windsor Castle and the finish at White City Stadium, Queen Alexandra requested the distance be extended 385 yards — or 26.2 miles — to the East Lawn so that the royal children could watch the race from their nursery. This distance became the official marathon length in 1924.
“It is never wise to run any race but your own.”
- Tim Fargo
Author of Alphabet Success
This week we present a double dose of videos in remembrance of, and dedicated to, the 2013 Boston Marathon with messages of hope, inspiration and determination which are characteristic of the unbreakable American spirit.
#WEWILLRUN - Boston - (2:07)
On April 21, 2014 the world's focus will return to this great city to watch the 118th Boston Marathon. As usual, runners will take their places at the 26.2-mile mark, while friends, family, and the people of this iconic city line the streets to cheer them on. The memory of last year's heinous and senseless act will not shy runners or spectators from celebrating this annual sporting event that welcomes participants from all over the world. Yet, we will all stand in remembrance of the beautiful people who lost their lives and those who were gravely injured in the tragedy. In pain we found love. We grieved together and chose friendship over hate. We honor the brave men and women who tirelessly worked in the days after the bombings. This short video is dedicated to the great city of Boston and its people, and especially to the victims Martin Richard, Krystle Campbell and Lingzi Lu, as well as to MIT Police Officer Sean Collier who died in the line of duty. They messed with the wrong city. We choose to be Boston Strong and WE WILL RUN.
We Run - Boston Marathon Tribute (5:29)
Dedicated to all the runners of this year's Boston Marathon and honoring all those affected by last year's tragic events. We are Boston... We Run.
Written and recorded by local recording artists, Busker.
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. This group completed the most recent session by running this past weekend’s Mellow Dog 5K. Stay tuned for the next session! All sessions will meet at Big Dog Running Company in Auburn. For more information, e-mail Linda Christensen at lc@bigdogrunning.com.
A-Day Autism 5K
- When: Saturday April 19th, 2014
- Time: (5k) 8:00 AM / (1-Mile) After 5K
- Where: Town Creek Park, South Gay Street
- Fee: $25 (5K) / $15 (1-Mile)
- Description: Bring a picnic and spend the day. Easter egg hunt for the kids after the 5k and walk. Plenty of time to run, walk, picnic and still make it to the game!
- Charity: Lee County Autism Resource & Advocacy
Male runners are more likely to have daughters. Researchers at the University of Glasgow figured out that males who run more than 30 miles a week have a 40% chance of fathering a son, compared to 51% change in the general population and a 62% chance in male runners who covered less than 30 miles a week.
“Finish: Even if you run a slower than expected time, you succeed in any marathon when you finish.”
- Hal Higdon
4:09:43: Boston 2013 Through the Eyes of the Runners
Video of the Week: Spirit of the Marathon II (Trailer)
From the producers of the award winning documentary Spirit of the Marathon, this highly anticipated sequel follows seven runners from around the world as they journey to the starting line of the Rome Marathon. Spirit of the Marathon II weaves the compelling stories of each runner - the trials and the triumphs - that paved their road to Rome. The documentary also features insightful interviews with marathon greats such as Stefano Baldini, Paula Radcliffe, Frank Shorter, and many others, as they offer perspective and insight into this legendary race.
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. This group completed the most recent session by running the recent Mellow Dog 5K. Stay tuned for the next session! All sessions will meet at Big Dog Running Company in Auburn. For more information, e-mail Linda Christensen at lc@bigdogrunning.com.
AORTA News: April 7th, 2014
Congratulations to the following AORTA members who placed in these recent races!
Mellow Dog 5K
Laura Allen: 1st in Age Group
Bill Pearce: 1st in Age Group
Miles Ansick: 2nd in Age Group
Rachel Crafton-Stiver: 3rd in Age Group
Featured Races of the Week
Tiger Trot for Tots 5K
- Distances: 5K Run
- Time: 8:00 AM (5K)
- Where: Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum
- Fee: $20 (Adults) / $15 (Kids 10 and under)
- Charity: The Little H.A.P.I.E. Preschool
Baseball Players Play Against Cancer 5K
- When: Sunday April 13th, 2014
- Time: 2:00 PM (5K)
- Where: Auburn High School
- Charity: EAMC Cancer Center
Need Volunteers this Saturday
We are seeking volunteers to help with the Tiger Trot for Tots 5K this Saturday, April 12th, on AU’s campus at the Beard-Eaves Memorial Coliseum. For those signing up for the 1200 mile club this year, you can fulfill and complete your obligation. If you want to be a part of this extremely worthwhile and rewarding event, please e-mail Clem Tanaka soonest!
For running newbies, the lexicon of running tends to be a bit confusing. To enlighten and enrich the vocabulary of the neophyte runner, we’ll be adding this feature on a sporadic basis. Although fascinating in their own right, these nearly homophonic words have completely different definitions. This week’s words are fartletk and fartlet.
Fartlek (n.): Derived from the Swedish “speed play”, fartlek is a training technique, normally used by runners, which consists of continuous bursts of intense effort loosely alternating with less strenuous activity. The variable intensity and continuous nature of the exercise places stress on both the aerobic and anaerobic systems.
Fartlet (n.): Originating from the gastrointenstinal tract, fartlets consist of continuous bursts of gas from the digestive tract with well controlled contractions of the sphincter muscles which permit only small quantities of the offending odor, which, in their entirety compares to the volume of a regular fart. When conducted in a confined space, one can release a series of fartlets that achieve the same rank effect as a whole fart. However when released in the open air, especially while running in a group, the release of fartlets can be completed in a discreet and rarely noticeable manner.
The average man has enough energy in his fat stores to run non-stop for three days at 24 kilometers/hour. The average running pace for men is approximately 10-12 km/hr. Though nobody should try this, it shows just how much fat stores the average man has.
“Vary your training, your running partners, and your environment. Only your imagination limits the ways you can spice up your running routine.”
- Bob Glover
Author of The Runner’s Handbook
Video(s) of the Week: Lactate Threshold or Tempo Run
Lactate Threshod or Tempo Run Training Part I: Correct Pace / Intensity (3:09)
Lactate Threshod or Tempo Run Training Part II: Correct Pace / Intensity (5:57)
AORTA News: March 31st, 2014
- What: Mellow Dog 5K
- When: Saturday April 5th, 2014
- Where: Cater Lawn at Auburn University
- Fee: $25 Pre-Registration / $30 Race Day
Puma needs RUNNERS!
Ever wonder who does the testing for all the top running shoe companies? Wanna be a tester yourself? Well, now’s your chance to be one of “those” lucky folks because Puma is looking for dedicated, not “run-of-the-mill”, runners to test and evaluate new Running Shoes! No… we’re not kidding. But… be advised that they are looking for road runners averaging 30-50+ miles/week and trail runners averaging 20-30+ miles/week. Lastly, they test mainly with men’s size 9 and women’s size 7 although other sizes may be used on rare occasions.
Link to Puma letter
“The true runner is a very fortunate person. He has found something in him that is just perfect.”
- George Sheehan
Running & Being: The Total Experience
Video of the Week: Nike Talk-About Running Watch
A new accessory from Nike! (1:09)
Beginners - C25K is a fantastic program that's designed to get just about anyone from the couch to running 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) or 30 minutes. To ring in the New Year, we started a new session on January 4th which targets this Saturday's Mellow Dog 5K on April 5th, 2014.
Here’s the schedule:
Saturdays - 6:15 AM
Mondays - 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
Wednesdays - 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM
All sessions will meet at Big Dog Running Company in Auburn.
Please forward any comments to the webmaster.
AORTA News: March 24th, 2014
Centerpoint Half-Marathon
James Killian: 1st in Age Group (Grand Master)
Pam Carr: 2nd in Age Group (35-39)
Morgan Brown: 3rd in Age Group (30-34)
- What: Strides for Speech & Hearing 5K
- Distances: 5K Run / 1-Mile Fun Walk
- When: Saturday March 29th, 2014
- Time: 8:00 AM (5K) / 9:30 AM (1-Mile)
- Where: Auburn University, Thach Concourse
- Fee: $20 (Adults) / $8 (Children Under 12)
- Benefit: Auburn University Speech & Hearing Clinic
What Running Can Do for the Heart
This article references a study which reassures runners that “prolonged training doesn’t damage the heart” as reported in previous research. Most surprisingly was that the “spouses of runners were quite healthy, too.” Suggesting that if you “can’t be runner, marry one!News ”
Exercise physiologists have found that stride rates are extremely consistent among professional runners; they are between 185 and 200 steps per minute.
“Running cleared the day’s cobwebs from my mind and focused my thinking, and gave me time and space to sort out anything that was bothering me, or to detach and think of nothing at all."
- Jeff Horowitz
My First 100 Marathons: 2,260 Miles with an Obsessive Runner
Video of the Week: Behind the Madness
This documentary shows the various motivations of runners. (16:09)
From Tammy Hollis - We will begin training again in late June for any new runners wanting to do the run/walk program targeting the Soldier Half-Marathon in Columbus, GA in November 2014! The program advocates a run/walk approach to training that keeps you injury free and healthy! If this sounds like a program for you, contact Tammy Hollis at e-mail auburngallowaytraining@gmai
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Lineups and a jolt or two of caffeine
By Jim Armstrong
First things first. If there are any typos in this blog, blame the dang caffeine.
My typical two cups of Joe just passed three and made the turn toward four. Stuff happens when you’re covering a day game after a night game. And even more stuff happens when you’re covering a day game after a 4 hour, 27-minute night game.
Which reminds me. Memo to the Padres and Rockies: Joe West says, if there are any more 4-hour juegos, he’s going to call you a disgrace to the game.
But enough already about umpires who think they’re bigger than the game. Let’s get on to the lineups for today’s matinee at the Ballyard Formerly Known as Coors Canaveral:
1. Everth Cabrera, SS
2. Jerry Hairston, Jr., 2B
3. Adrian Gonzalez, 1B
4. Chase Headley, 3B
5. Will Venable, RF
6. Scott Hairston, LF
7. Yorvit Torrealba, C
8. Tony Gwynn, Jr., CF
9. Jon Garland, P
1. Carlos Gonzalez, CF
2. Seth Smith, LF
3. Jason Giambi, 1B
4. Troy Tulowitzki, SS
5. Brad Hawpe, RF
6. Miguel Olivo, C
7. Ian Stewart, 3B
8. Melvin Mora, 2B
9. Ubaldo Jimenez, P
Footnote: Todd Helton was scheduled, as of Saturday early evening, to be in today’s lineup. But that was before early evening became late night at Coors Field. Helton is 36. I only mention because I’m 52.
Do you see me taking the day off? No. Do you see me hanging out in the clubhouse signing autographs? No. I’m typing a blog for our loyal Internet readers. And drinking coffee. Lots and lots of coffee.
One last thing. Yes, we have dutifully taken note that Yorvit Torrealba is in the Padres’ lineup. Caught up with him in the San Diego clubhouse a few minutes ago. More to come on that front in the next half hour …
Categories: General Rockies
Torrealba on Padres' short list; expectations peak for Rockies
Thanks to all who have emailed or blogged their prediction. Let’s just say at 89, I came in low. Not one of the dozens of people who have responded have come in lower than 90. That’s passion. And maybe a little blindness from purple-tinted glasses. Regardless, the consensus is obvious: this team should be really good.
And that’s without the starting catcher from the final two months of the season. Yorvit Torrealba is talking to the Padres about a one-year deal. Talked to his agent this morning and he said that a deal isn’t done yet.
Question for the day: Who wins more games this season, Clayton Kershaw or Brandon Webb?
My opinion is that if Kershaw becomes an ace, the Dodgers will make the playoffs. If Webb recovers from shoulder surgery, the Diamondbacks could be a big surprise in the NL West. Let me know who you think gets more victories – which I know are subjective to defense, offense, park, etc. Just curious.
Tejada was on Rockies' wish list
In the now it can be told file, the Rockies’ top utility targets were Melvin Mora and Miguel Tejada. The Rockies were willing to spend to land Tejada. The problem was that he didn’t seem crazy about playing multiple positions. Hard to blame him given how well he performed for the Astros last season. To carve out time with the Rockies, he would have to play third and second, though it’s possible his bat would have made him a starter. He signed a one-year, $6-million deal with the Orioles, moving from shortstop to third base.
Mora is considered more versatile. The Rockies scouted him heavily the last few years and believe he still has good feet. That he is still skilled enough to move around the diamond.
It doesn’t appear that the Rockies will land reliever Kevin Gregg. He’s learning toward the Blue Jays. Also, the Padres, as I mentioned a few weeks ago, are in on Yorvit Torrealba.
Talked briefly with Todd Helton today. He’s the ultimate curmudgeon. And he had this to say about his team when I asked him about Mora, “We are going to be really good.”
I believe he’s right. My victory total is 89. Just so you know, I have never predicted them to win more than 85 since making predictions beginning in 1997. Amuse me and yourself. Send along some of your predictions with a one-sentence explanation. Either email me at trenck@denverpost.com or post the responses on the blog.
Categories: Colorado Rockies Links, General Rockies, Rockies on Deck, Spring Training
Torrealba update, Olivo contract final details
DENVER — The domino that needs to fall for Yorvit Torrealba’s next move is teetering. Bengie Molina is moving closer to signing with the Mets, which should clear the way for Torrealba. The Giants, Padres, Rangers and Mariners have all expressed interest in the former Rockies’ starter.
Torrealba appeared close to returning to the Rockies last month but the sides couldn’t agree on how a two-year, $6-million contract would be allocated. The Rockies turned to Miguel Olivo. I have written that Olivo’s contract was worth a guaranteed $2.5 million. Here is how it breaks down officially in the paperwork filed with the union, noting that the club option will become a player option if he plays 110 games as a catcher next season:
2010: $2 million
2011: $2.5 million or a $500,000 buyout.
The base in 2011 increases by $100,000 for games starting at 100 and ending at 140.
Categories: 2009 Playoffs, Colorado Rockies Links, General Rockies, National League
Rockies finalize one-year deal with Olivo
DENVER — Yorvit Torrealba’s time with the Rockies is over. After unable to reach terms on a two-year contract, the club moved on Monday, signing free agent Miguel Olivo to a one-year deal with a club option.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, though he’s likely to receive roughly $3 million in guaranteed money.
“Miguel adds experience, depth and leadership to an important position on our club,” said Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd in a club press release. “We are excited to add another player of character to our team.”
All signs pointed toward this last week after the Rockies increased their pursuit of Olivo. He hit 23 home runs last season with the Royals in 390 at-bats, and will compete with Chris Iannetta for the starting job. Olivo doesn’t walk much, but brings power, totaling 43 extra-base hits in 2009.
It appeared last month that the Rockies would bring back Torrealba, but the sides were unable to finish off talks. After bridging the gap on the amount of money — the club agreed to $6 million over two years — the discussions fell apart on how the contract would be allocated. The Rockies wanted Torrealba to have a lower base salary with a $750,000 buyout while Torrealba preferred higher base salaries and $250,000 buyout.
Categories: 2009 Playoffs, Former Rockies, General Rockies, Rockies on Deck
Olivo deal nears as Torrealba talks end over allocation of money
Allocation of money, not the amount of a contract will likely end Yorvit Torrealba’s tenure with the Rockies. The team is ironing out a deal with sign free agent Miguel Olivo according to multiple major league sources.
There have been several discussions with Olivo involving a variety of deals from a one-year with a club option to a one-year with either a vesting or mutual option. A conclusion is expected to be reached either Thursday or Friday, a source with direct knowledge of the talks confirmed.
He would compete with Chris Iannetta for the starting job. Iannetta has enjoyed a strong winter working out, and is confident about rebounding offensively after straightening his swing out last September. He added a foot tap that improved his timing and helped his power. If Olivo only receives a one-year deal it provides the club flexibility if Iannetta regains his 2008 form.
Torrealba was close to re-signing a few weeks ago after the Rockies matched the two-year, $6-million offers received by Pudge Rodriguez and Jason Kendall this winter. However, the sides couldn’t agree on how the money would be distributed. The Rockies wanted lower base salaries over the two years and a higher buyout, while Torrealba preferred the opposite. Talks ended before Christmas, signaling the Rockies were prepared to move in a different direction.
Olivo hit 23 home runs in 390 at-bats last season. His ability to learn the Rockies’ pitching staff – a strength of Torrealba’s – could ultimately determine his playing time. Olivo emerged as a top target in early December, and the Rockies’ focus narrowed on the former Royals’ starter after Josh Bard signed with the Seattle Mariners this week.
Manager Jim Tracy indicated at the winter meetings that he wanted Torrealba back, believing he would make Iannetta better. A day later, the Rockies locked up the arbitration-eligible Iannetta on a three-year, $8.3-million deal with a club option for $5 million in his first year of free agency.
Torrealba repeatedly expressed his willingness to remain a Rockie, saying he’s never had better teammates. Torrealba hit .255 in 64 games last season, including a team-best .488 with runners in scoring position. His leadership and passion will be missed. Both the Giants and Mets remain interested in signing him.
Schemmel a candidate for Rockies' broadcast booth; Spilborghs update
DENVER — I feel like Dante from “Clerks.” I am on vacation so I am not even supposed to be writing here today. Just wanted to update a few things while I prepare for a ski trip. For those rooting for me to get injured, remember as long as my fingers aren’t broke I can write. I kid because I care about my the loyal readers and emailers. Hope all of you are enjoying the holidays.
Enough mushy stuff. This is not a blog for the “Lifetime” Channel.
Talked to a handful of people over the past month regarding KOA’s pursuit of a Jeff Kingery’s replacement. Jerry Schemmel, the voice of the Denver Nuggets, has emerged as a favorite, according to sources. He has interviewed for the job and has strong support from key figures at KOA. Schemmel’s background is centered in basketball, but he has some baseball experience. He was the head baseball coach at Metro State last season, a job he has since left. And he broadcast for the Reds’ short-season affiliate according to his website. I an avid basketball fan and have always enjoyed Schemmel’s work.
Longtime Sky Sox staple Dan Karcher has applied and should be on anyone’s short list at KOA when looking to fill the void. Karcher has worked the Sky Sox’s games for 20 years, and has filled in admirably for the Rockies when asked. I don’t claim to know what KOA and the Rockies are looking for in a broadcast partner for the always professional Jack Corrigan. But it’s hard to believe anyone would bring the experience and knowledge of the Rockies’ organization that Karcher offers.
As for the Ryan Spilborghs’ rumors involving the Cubs. Talked to a major league source Monday night who downplayed the Cubs’ interest. Basically, the Cubs’ search for a reserve outfielder is down on their priority list. Rockies’ GM Dan O’Dowd told me during the winter meetings that he was not looking to trade Spilborghs after having a long talk with the outfielder about the improvements he needed to make. The Rockies were disappointed that Spilborghs seemed more interested in hitting for power than for average last season. Spilborghs regressed, something he admits, particularly against left-handers, his former specialty. That said, Cubs manager Lou Piniella has long liked Spilborghs so it would not surprise me if the Cubs have called about him.
My gut tells me the Rockies’ asking price will be too high to get a deal done.
As for catcher Yorvit Torrealba, the Rockies have not had any discussions with his agent since before Christimas. With Josh Bard signing with Seattle this week, the Rockies’ list includes Torrealba and Miguel Olivo. Torrealba’s situation is linked to Bengie Molina. If Molina doesn’t accept the Mets’ offer, Torrealba could wind up there. If Molina goes to the Mets, Torrealba will likely either end up with the Giants on a one-year deal in the $4 million or range or with the Rockies for roughly $5.6 million for two years.
There you have it. Heading to the slopes.
December 11, 2009, 10:18 am
Torrealba, Rockies now $400,000 apart in talks
DENVER — Pudge Rodriguez has never played an inning for the Rockies. Neither has Ramon Hernandez. But in many ways, they hold the key to Yorvit Torrealba’s return to the Rockies.
According to information obtained this morning, Torrealba is seeking a two-year, $6-million deal, while the Rockies have offered $5.6 million. Both sides have talked optimistically that a gap can be bridged, but they have alternatives (San Francisco and the Mets for Torrealba; Miguel Olivo for the Rockies).
Which brings us back to Rodriguez and Hernandez. Rodriguez signed a two-year, $6-million deal with the Washington Nationals this week. And Hernandez, who was out hit by his backup in Cincinnati, returned to the Reds in November on a $3 million deal with a vesting option for $3.25 million in 2011. cq
Torrealba hit .488 with runners in scoring position for the Rockies last season and was praised for the way he handled the pitching staff down the stretch.
Though the Giants inquired about Detroit’s Gerald Laird, they are pursuing Torrealba on a one-year deal. And Torrealba is scheduled to travel to New York next week to resolve his pending grievance with the Mets, which could ignite talks on a new deal with them if they are unable to agree to terms with primary target Bengie Molina.
Atkins time to end
Garrett Atkins will be non-tendered Saturday, making him a free agent. Atkins struggled last season, losing his starting job to Ian Stewart in the first week of June. But it’s hard not see some taking a shot at the slugger. Over the past five seasons, Atkins ranks 20th in major league baseball in RBIs. cq
Baltimore has interest.
Categories: 2009 Playoffs, Former Rockies, General Rockies, National League, Rockies on Deck
Rockies closing in on three-year deal for Iannetta
INDIANAPOLIS — The Rockies are close to signing Chris Iannetta to a three-year contract for in excess of $8 million that would carry him though his arbitration years, capping what would be a successful winter meetings.
The sides have been talking for a few weeks. Iannetta is first-time arbitration eligible. Manager Jim Tracy has said repeatedly the last few days that he wants both Iannetta and Torrealba back, that the competition will make the team better.
Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd said yesterday that the arbitration contracts were a priority because there would be no talk on longterm deals once spring training started. A longterm contract for Iannetta won’t preclude Torrealba’s return as both were in the budget for next season.
The club is also still talking to arbitration-eligible players Clint Barmes and Huston Street about longterm contracts
Categories: 2009 Playoffs, General Rockies, Rockies on Deck
Rockies will attempt to reach resolution with Torrealba today; Updates on Contreras, Giambi; Astros sign Majewski
INDIANAPOLIS — The Rockies will meet with Yorvit Torrealba’s agent today in hopes of reaching a resolution on a two-year contract. The team also remains interested in bringing back Jose Contreras and Jason Giambi, though that’s a much slower-developing situation.
Torrealba’s representatives have been canvassing other teams, exhausting all avenues. It could ultimately come down to this for Torrealba: take a one-year deal with a salary approaching $4 million or accept a two-year deal for roughly $5 million with the Rockies.
“We want him back,’’ manager Jim Tracy said.
But the Rockies are prepared to move quickly after Miguel Olivo if they are unable to reach a compromise with Torrealba.
Colorado talked with Contreras’ agent Wednesday and the sides were far apart on his value. The Rockies want him as a one-inning reliever, where Contreras was seeking starter money. Tracy personally contacted Giambi yesterday, reminding him that the team would like him to return. Giambi is seeking a DH job, for now, that would offer 400 at-bats or so.
He would be a pinch-hitter with the Rockies, a more limited role.
“We just have to be patient,’’ Tracy said.
Eric Young Jr. will focus on playing second, third and left field in spring training, Tracy explained. The reason is simple: there won’t be many at-bats as a center fielder given the presence of Carlos Gonzalez and Dexter Fowler. … Despite reports, there is no chance of a Jason Marquis coming back. He’s looking for a multi-year deal, and has received interest from the Mets and Yankees. …The Rockies remained interested in free agent Joe Beimel. … Add Melvin Mora to the list of utility player candidates on the Rockies’ radar, a group that includes Robb Quinlan, Jamey Carroll and Fernando Tatis.
Astros sign Majewski
Looking to bolster to their bullpen after the loss of LaTroy Hawkins and Jose Valverde, the Astros added reliever Gary Majewski on a minor league deal, The Post has learned. He will receive $650,000 in the majors, with a $100,000 guarantee. If Majewski’s not on the 25-man roster by July 31, he can request his release. He received an invite to spring training.
Torrealba, Rockies stalled at the moment
INDIANAPOLIS — Yorvit Torrealba’s agents are waiting to hear from Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd. He’s waiting to hear from them. Which one will blink first? Torrealba wants a two-year deal for at least $5.5 million. The Rockies want him back at $5 million. The sides still haven’t talked tonight. That doesn’t mean a deal won’t get done. One phone call could accomplish it, but not until one of the parties’ budges.
Lobby buzz was that Jason Kendall is a favorite to sign with the Royals. That would take another catcher off market. With the Mets focusing on Bengie Molina, Torrealba’s options could become San Francisco and possibly Texas.
Mets move toward Molina should help Rockies with Torrealba
INDIANAPOLIS — The Mets are acting like a team that will have Bengie Molina as its catcher next season. They haven’t ruled out Yorvit Torrealba, but it’s clear their focus is on Molina. This should help the Rockies reach a two-year agreement with Torrealba. Torrealba can make good money on a one-year deal. But if the Mets are out of the picture, that reduces his leverage.
Torrealba has a figure in mind he wants — I believe it’s around $5.5 million. I sense the Rockies want him to come back at $5 million. Again that’s speculation on my part on both figures. Torrealba could get higher annual average value on a one-year contract, then become a free agent again. The reason he hasn’t gone that route is obvious: he wants to be a Rockie. And the Rockies want him. The Rockies are prepared to move on to Miguel Olivo if Torrealba turns them down, but I still believe a deal will get done.
“They keep trying to find exactly what they want. We are talking to other guys. And we would certainly talk to them before we did something, but at some point and time we are going to have to make a decision,” general manager Dan O’Dowd said today.
O’Dowd confirmed that the Rockies would have signed LaTroy Hawkins to the two-year, $7.5-million deal that he took from Milwaukee had Rafael Betancourt declined arbitration. … If the Rockies bring back Torrealba as expected, they would continue exploring a multi-year deal with Chris Iannetta. O’Dowd said he would not be looking to trade him. “We like both catchers as great pieces together. It’s a position that we look at maybe a little differently. The continuity of what you get with your pitching staff (is critical). If you keep going year-to-year, you have to learn the staff. The relationships are so valuable.”
Rockies remain favorite to sign Torrealba
INDIANAPOLIS — The Rockies are considered the front-runner to sign Yorvit Torrealba to a two-year deal. The sides are considered close, but have not talked today.
If Torrealba signs it will likely be for somewhere between $5 and $5.5 million. Torrealba has insisted throughout the process that he wants to return to Colorado.
Torrealba regained his starting job late last season. He hit .291 a year ago, including .488 with runners in scoring position.
Torrealba would pair with Chris Iannetta, giving the Rockies one of best catching tandems in baseball.
Categories: 2009 Playoffs, Colorado Rockies Links, General Rockies, National League, Rockies on Deck
Torrealba update: Team pushing hard, Olivo, Bard on radar
INDIANAPOLIS — The Rockies are trying to bridge the gap on a two-year deal to retain catcher Yorvit Torrealba, with Miguel Olivo emerging as a fallback plan.
Torrealba wants to return, but is trying to reach a number that satisfies him. This much has been gleaned from multiple sources: the Rockies’ current offer is more than the $4.5 million that Torrealba turned down last month and less than the $6 million that Pudge Rodriguez signed for Monday with the Washington Nationals.
The sides have talked enough that something could come together quickly, possibly with a single phone call. The parties are expected to talk again tonight. Rockies general manager Dan O’Dowd made it clear that he wants Torrealba back, and said the club “has overextended’’ in its offer to the popular catcher.
If the Rockies are unable to compromise with Torrealba, they are prepared to offer a two-year deal to Olivo. They also have former Cherry Creek star Josh Bard on the radar, though they would be looking at a one-year deal for him.
Torrealba just finished playing out a two-year, $7.25 million deal, signed after the 2007 World Series berth. In many ways his situation is similar this winter. After a slow start, and a month lost due to the kidnapping and safe return of his son, Torrealba regained his starting job and became the Rockies’ best clutch hitter over the final three months. The difference is that he doesn’t have the leverage of a three-year deal that the Mets offered in 2007. He currently has at least one strong offer with another team.
As an indication of his respect for the organization and desire to stay in Colorado, Torrealba will give the Rockies the last chance to match any other offer. With Gregg Zaun, Brian Schneider and Rodriguez signing, Torrealba’s situation could crystallize quickly.
The Mets are the biggest threat to the Rockies. They have more money to offer and a starting job. Torrealba’s agent has a pending grievance against the Mets over a failed contract in 2007, but the sides have made peace. The Royals also have interest.
After discussions today on a two-year, $7.5-million deal for Rafael Betancourt sputtered, the club is focusing on a one-year contract for the reliever. He should make roughly $5 million in arbitration. … O’Dowd is still looking to reinforce his bullpen, targeting Jose Contreras. He did, however, say that the return of a healthy and effective Manuel Corpas could be the key to the relief corps.
Rockies pushing hard to bring back Torrealba
INDIANAPOLIS –The Rockies are aggressively trying to retain catcher Yorvit Torrealba, with talks progressing this afternoon.
Torrealba has made it known that he wants to return to the Rockies. And the team wants him back. While the Mets and Giants are both pursuing the veteran, the Rockies are considered the slight favorite. Torrealba is seeking at least a two-year deal, and there is a comparable available now after Pudge Rodriguez signed a two-year, $6-million contract Monday with the Washington Nationals.
Torrealba just finished playing out a two-year, $7.25 million deal, signed after the 2007 World Series berth. In many ways his situation is similar this winter. After a slow start, and a month lost due to the kidnapping and safe return of his son, Torrealba regained his starting job and became the Rockies’ best clutch hitter over the final three months.
The Mets are the biggest threat to the Rockies. They have more money to offer and a starting job. Torrealba’s agent has a pending grievance against the Mets over a failed contract in 2007, but the sides have made peace and are talking amicably.
The Blue Jays and Royals are other teams with varying degrees of interest.
Categories: 2009 Playoffs, Former Rockies, Rockies on Deck
Brewers made run at Betancourt, but he's likely to accept Rox deal
INDIANAPOLIS — While the Red Sox and Phillies were interested in Rafael Betancourt, the Brewers made the strongest run at the reliever, according to a major league source.
Betancourt is considered one of the most talented relievers on the market, but no team, at this point, is willing to pay the salary he wants and surrender a first-round draft pick. So all signs point toward the veteran accepting the Rockies’ one-year salary arbitration offer. His representatives said at 6 p.m. Eastern Time — six hours before the deadline — they owed it to their client to exhaust all avenues before agreeing to remain with the Rockies.
Lobby Buzz
–Add the Mets and Royals to the list of teams that have interest in catcher Yorvit Torrealba. The Giants and Blue Jays have also called. Torrealba would like to return to the Rockies. After talking to several executives, here’s the deal: How do you convince Torrealba to take a paycut after the way he finished last season? He turned down a two-year, $4.5-million deal with the Rockies. Can he get more on the open market? There are enough teams interested not to rule it out. But all things equal, Torrealba wants to be a Rockie, that much I know.
–Former big leaguer Joey Eischen is looking to get back into baseball as either a minor league pitching coach or scout.
–LaTroy Hawkins will not be offering any free-agent discounts after his strong performance last season. If Betancourt leaves, the Rockies will make him their top target.
–The Rockies believe that left-hander Greg Smith will be healthy and ready to contribute when spring training begins. Smith never pitched in the big leagues a year ago after suffering multiple injuries.
Betancourt will go to deadline; Barajas, Green on radar
INDIANAPOLIS — Rafael Betancourt is no stranger to late-night pressure, so perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise that he’s taking his arbitration decision down to the wire.
Agent Alan Nero told The Denver Post today that Betancourt’s decision will be “made just before the midnight (Eastern) deadline.’’
Multiple NL executives expect Betancourt to accept because he’s held hostage by his Type A free-agent status. Any team that signs him would have to surrender a high draft pick. Rockies’ players are pulling for Betancourt’s return after his clutch performances last season.
“It would be nice to have him back,’’ shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said.
Betancourt remains a priority, and if he rejects arbitration the club is prepared to move aggressively toward free agent LaTroy Hawkins.
Catching and bench are also items on the agenda. The Rockies have expressed interest in free agent Rod Barajas as they cover all bases in the event that Yorvit Torrealba leaves. Torrealba’s agent is not scheduled to meet with the Rockies until midweek. Regardless of whom the Rockies’ bring in, Chris Iannetta isn’t going anywhere. Colorado expects Iannetta to rebound next season offensively.
“In no way have we lost confidence in Chris,’’ manager Jim Tracy said.
In their search for a utility player, the Rockies have called about Nick Green, a former Red Sox. He hits right-handed and is capable of playing multiple positions.
The Rockies have been encouraged and impressed by Jhoulys Chacin’s strong showing in winterball. He is scheduled to make one more start before resting for spring training. Esmil Rogers and Franklin Morales also have thrown well in winterball. Morales has been working as a reliever, his anticipated role with the Rockies, though the door hasn’t been closed on him starting. Samuel Deduno was shut down in winterball with forearm tightness as a precaution. It’s not considered serious.
Reliever Casey Weathers, who missed all of last season with elbow surgery, performed well in the instructional league and should not have any restrictions when spring training begins. … Former Rockie Dan Miceli has joined agent Tom O’Connell’s company.
Hawpe option at first base, Carroll on radar
DENVER — The Rockies’ bench could incredibly stronger without even adding a player. Talked to general manager Dan O’Dowd today and he said that outfielder Brad Hawpe is a viable option to spell Todd Helton at first base. O’Dowd has talked to Hawpe, a former college and minor league first baseman, and the all-star said that he’s open to the idea.
“He’s a legitimate alternative,” said O’Dowd, whose team has also expressed preliminary interest in free agent Chad Tracy.
If Hawpe can pull it off, it could get him off his feet in the outfield and provide more opportunities for the likes of Seth Smith, Ryan Spilborghs and Eric Young Jr.
“It would free up the outfield situation for some extra at-bats,” O’Dowd said. “E.Y. is definitely going to get some.”
Teams are likely to approach O’Dowd about trading for Hawpe. But he’s not inclined to move him, citing the veteran’s desire to stay in Colorado, his work ethic and the example he sets as a teammate. O’Dowd also confirmed that he’s not looking to trade Spilborghs.
If Hawpe can play first, the bench player they add would be needed to play second and third, primarily. That’s why team has expressed preliminary interest in Jamey Carroll, a former popular Rockie. Carroll has been a popular target of many teams this winter. Versatile and sure-handed, Carroll has had the Red Sox, Angels, Dodgers, Athletics, Rangers, Pirates, Reds and Indians all call about his services.
The Rockies are looking for catching depth, but are not pursuing Gregg Zaun. The Rockies still hope to get Yorvit Torrealba back.
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Depth and contract offers were the reverberating themes Tuesday for the Rockies. They have expressed interest in free agent utilityman Bobby Crosby and pitcher Noah Lowry, while extending salary arbitration offers to pitchers Rafael Betancourt and Jason Marquis.
Crosby, who will turn 30 in January, was a star at Long Beach State before Troy Tulowitzki. Crosby, a former American League Rookie of the Year, is a right-handed hitter capable of playing first and third base. The Rockies like his versatility, and he could provide protection for the left-handed hitting Ian Stewart in the likely event that Garrett Atkins will sign elsewhere as a free agent when non-tendered on Dec. 12.
Lowry, a former San Francisco Giant, has not pitched since 2007 because of injuries, but owns a 40-31 career record with a 4.03 ERA. The Rockies typically bring reclamation projects to spring training on no-risk minor-league deals with hopes of them contributing at some point during the season.
The bullpen could soon become a priority if Bentacourt rejects the team’s arbitration offer and defects to another team. The Phillies are among those interested. The Rockies are expected to call about LaTroy Hawkins, a one-time mainstay in their bullpen, after the Astros declined to offer him salary arbitration today.
Betancourt has until Monday to decide on the Rockies’ offer as does Marquis. Betancourt might accept, but Marquis is highly unlikely since he is seeking a longterm deal. If the Rockies lose Betancourt, they would receive two draft picks and one if Marquis departs.
Catcher Yorvit Torrealba, whom the team is still negotiating to bring back, and reliever Joe Beimel were not offered arbitration.
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Report: Catcher Schneider signs with Phillies
DENVER — The Rockies have been busy with their catching position this offseason, discussing different contract offers with free agent Yorvit Torrealba and first-time arbitration eligible Chris Iannetta while keeping their eye on the market. One player they had interest in as a backup is no longer available. According to The Morning Call, a paper that covers the Phillies, Brian Schneider has signed with Philadelphia.
Schneider is known for his defense, but has struggled offensively the past few years because of injuries. Schneider grew up a Phillies’ fan, according to the report, making this an easy decision. He will spell starter Carlos Ruiz.
The Rockies haven’t given up on bringing Torrealba back. The sides have continued to talk. Torrealba wants to return, but he’s drawing interest from the Giants and Blue Jays, both of whom could give him a clearer shot at playing time. Torrealba finished last season as the Rockies’ starter, but the team has a young player in Iannetta who, in 2008, was one of the better catchers in the National League. Both players bring strong points. Torrealba is praised for the way he handles pitchers, his passion and clutch hitting.
Even during an admittedly disappointing season, Iannetta hit 16 home runs and collected 33 extra base hits in 289 at-bats and improved his throwing. The team is currently focusing on a one-year deal with Iannetta.
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Read Pinching’s article here.
In 2001, Journal of Science revealed an interesting view about Shakespeare: he smoked drugs. With permission from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, researchers launched chemical investigations into Shakespeare’s house and found traces of cocaine and hallucinogenic drugs in the pipes. Immediately, the media “drug-[lobbied]” for evidence of Shakespeare’s drug usage (Pinching 9). David Pinching asserts that such a search is another example of modern journalism degenerating established figures (9). In “Shakespeare and Narcotics,” Pinching employs an assumption that journalists overreact to the discovery of Shakespeare’s drug ingestion and uses the pronoun “we” to mislead his audience in believing that modern journalists contribute Shakespeare’s literary genius to drugs.
Pinching makes hasty assumptions about journalists to mislead the audience into believing that journalists overreact to celebrity gossips. Throughout his essay, Pinching makes statements that assume modern journalists “lather” into “fervent discussion” in the matter of controversial discoveries about established figures and criticize those figures (9). According to his observation, journalists go so far in scavenging for evidence of drug influence on Shakespeare’s work that they present “entirely innocuous” phrases as evidence: journalists provided “noted weed” and “compounds strange” as evidence of Shakespeare’s drug addiction, but according to context, “noted weed” means “famous type of clothing” and “compounds strange” is just an intentional word arrangement to make the phrase sound exotic (9). Pinching’s premise also appears where Pinching explains how magazines and websites “naturally” responded to the drug discovery with doubts about Shakespeare’s talent. He is arguing that it is in the media’s natural interest to ruin a figure’s reputation because such news can spur “amusement and indignation” that will attract more readers (9). Pulling down an established figure is an easier way to attract readers than creating a sophisticated article. The problem with Pinching’s assumption is that it only repeats the statement of how modern journalism aims to “knock [figures] off [their] high horse,” but it doesn’t further develop its logic (10). For a stronger argument, Pinching could have provided evidence of different views about media’s reaction and refute them or provide concrete examples of how frequently the media condemn celebrities and how potent such criticisms are.
Pinching further makes assumptions about how journalists purposefully selected information and images to bring Shakespeare down. According to Pinching, the journalists “studiously” avoided the fact that drug usage was common during Shakespeare’s time (9). Pinching’s presumption may be true, but the media may have reacted “naturally” to the discovery or disregarded the fact about the past because drug usage itself is such a controversial topic nowadays. According to him, journalists “would like to imagine Shakespeare, spliff in mouth” or “freebasing and rolling up joints because they see him as an establishment figure” (9). Pinching’s descriptions depict Shakespeare as a heavy drug addict that would even “make the Beatles blush” (9). The vivid image of Shakespeare smoking drug gives the audience a sense of disgust and distrust. Such illustrations, however, fall into Pinching’s intentional appeal to emotion to state that journalists’ view about Shakespeare is corrupt.
Another strategy Pinching uses to appeal to his audience is pronoun usage. Pinching separates the audience from the journalists by using first person pronouns to refer to the audience and himself, while using third person pronouns to refer the journalists. Pinching first states that the audience and himself are also part of the West culture of “[degrading] the great and promote and sensational” by saying such a trait is “our attitude” and “our simultaneous and hypocritical prudishness and excess.” Then Pinching separates himself and his audience from the journalists (9). He distinguishes that “we,” him and his audience, don’t make as big a deal about Shakespeare’s drug usage as the journalists do: “What we are effectively saying in insisting that Shakespeare probably smoked drugs is that given the task to trying to write all the plays Shakespeare did we would probably turn to narcotics” (10). Pinching further discriminates between the audience and the journalists by referring the latter as “those” and “people,”: “those who like to degrade,” “people like to imagine Shakespeare freebasing,” and “people have problem accepting that one man wrote so much” (10). By separating the audience from the journalists, Pinching tries to prove that journalists ridiculously overreact to the 2001 discovery. By referring to the audience as “we” instead of “you,” Pinching tries to relate to the audience, make them feel comfortable, and represent himself as credible.
It may be true that Shakespeare smoking drugs does not change the fact that his plays are brilliant. Maybe the media is wasting time on focusing on a less-than-worthwhile issue. But with lack of deeper logic, Pinching’s approach to the media’s “lather” and “desperate kafuffle” embodies the exaggeration itself.
Pinching, David. “Shakespeare and Narcotics.” Inventing Arguments. Ed. John Mauk and John Metz. Boston: Thomson/Wadsworth, 2006. Pages 9-11. Print.
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Below is the text of the letter I sent via Congress.org to my elected federal representatives.
I write to you today to argue against passing the so-called Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act or PCNAA.
This bill would form a powerful new Homeland Security bureaucracy including not less than two deputy directors, and liaison officers to the Defense Department, Justice Department, Commerce Department, and the Director of National Intelligence.
The NCCC would be granted the power to monitor the “security status” of private sector Web sites, broadband providers, and other Internet components. Selected private companies would be required to participate in “information sharing” with the Feds. A new attempt to ignore Civil Liberties and Due Process.
The prospect of a vast new cyber-security bureaucracy with power to command the private sector worries some privacy advocates. “This is a plan for an auto-immune reaction… when something goes wrong, the government will attack our infrastructure and make society weaker,” says Jim Harper, director of information studies at the libertarian Cato Institute.
TechAmerica said it was concerned about “unintended consequences that would result from the legislation’s regulatory approach” and “the potential for absolute power” – do I really need to write out the obvious and relevant quote? And the Center for Democracy and Technology publicly worried that the bill’s emergency powers “include authority to shut down or limit Internet traffic on private systems.“
It is an abomination to a free and democratic society.
It is an affront to the dignity of the American people.
It is government paranoia writ large.
It is a travesty almost as evil as the falsely-labeled Patriot Act.
And it is an incredible waste of Senate time in the face of continuing high unemployment; a distraction to hide the failure of “Democrats” to stand up to neo-con lies and deception.
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) is currently serving his third term as a member of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus (CSC). As Vice Chair during the 112th Congress and Chair during the 113th, Rep. Latta actively led the CSC in protecting and advancing the interests of sportsmen and women.
Back home in Ohio, Congressman Latta enjoys hunting deer with his daughter and prides himself in hailing from a state with vast wildlife and natural resources. He exemplifies his understanding of the need to conserve sportsmen’s heritage for future generations by serving as a hunter education instructor for the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
Congressman Latta sponsored the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act (H.R. 3590), a pro-sportsmen’s legislative package, which passed the House of Representatives in February 2014. Included in this package are a variety of policies that protect our natural resources, as well as our hunting and angling traditions. These include: Public Lands Filming (H.R. 2798), which allows small commercial film crews to film on public lands for an annual fee, and the continuation of the Wildlife & Hunting Heritage Conservation Council (H.R. 2799), both sponsored by the Congressman.
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"As Co-Chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus and a lifelong hunter, sportsmen and sportswomen's issues are extremely important to me, "said Congressman Latta. "Our hunting and fishing communities are economic engines in this country, contributing $90 billion to the economies of small communities and cities across the nation in 2011 alone, and have helped fuel the future of conservation, known as the American System of Conservation Funding. There are no better stewards of our natural resources than our sportsmen and sportswomen, and I will continue to work to ensure they can continue our country's rich hunting legacy for years to come."
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Laboratory Technician – Harvey
We are Lactalis AustraliaHarvey Fresh is owned by the Lactalis Group, the world's largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products-milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,700 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country.Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President, Galbani and our very own Harvey Fresh brand provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are. We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us.Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience, we encourage you to make a difference! About this OpportunityWithin our Harvey based operation an opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor you will provide support across all areas of the laboratory to ensure manufactured product is in accordance with food regulations, safety and specification. Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Chemical and bacteriological testing of in-line and finished product and raw materialsEnsuring prompt and accurate test results are communicated to internal and external customers, both written and oralEntering quality related results and dataConducting hygiene audits and environmental and chemical concentration testing for monitoring hygiene and cleaning practicesYou will also be required to provide support to production in the maintenance of good manufacturing practices and good hygiene practices. A working knowledge of HACCP and OH&S is desirable but not essential.The successful candidate will hold a Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or similar, or have previous experience in a laboratory supporting a food manufacturing operation. You will have strong communication and Microsoft Excel skills and a dedication to get it right the first time!Your ability to build relationships, solve problems and achieve results will only add to your success. If you are a dedicated individual and pride yourself on your attention to detail, have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts. No Recruitment Agencies: We have this one covered! 50000 AUD Harvey 6220
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Harvey Fresh is owned by the Lactalis Group, the world's largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products-milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.
Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President, Galbani and our very own Harvey Fresh brand provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.
We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are. We provide a safe workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us.
Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience, we encourage you to make a difference!
Within our Harvey based operation an opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Technician to join our team. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor you will provide support across all areas of the laboratory to ensure manufactured product is in accordance with food regulations, safety and specification.
Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Chemical and bacteriological testing of in-line and finished product and raw materials
Ensuring prompt and accurate test results are communicated to internal and external customers, both written and oral
Entering quality related results and data
Conducting hygiene audits and environmental and chemical concentration testing for monitoring hygiene and cleaning practices
You will also be required to provide support to production in the maintenance of good manufacturing practices and good hygiene practices. A working knowledge of HACCP and OH&S is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate will hold a Tertiary qualification in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology or similar, or have previous experience in a laboratory supporting a food manufacturing operation. You will have strong communication and Microsoft Excel skills and a dedication to get it right the first time!
Your ability to build relationships, solve problems and achieve results will only add to your success. If you are a dedicated individual and pride yourself on your attention to detail, have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role please submit your application, including current resume by selecting 'Apply' and following the prompts.
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BECKONNING THE BEACON INSIDE YOU
By blog_adminOn August 19, 2019 Leave a Comment on BECKONNING THE BEACON INSIDE YOU
Music has always been an integral part of an individual’s life. It has the power to lift spirits, inspire and is something that is enjoyed unparalleled. It has the ability to transcend barriers of language, ethnicity and other geographical blockades.
Music and song unite people and it gives a sense of belonging, supreme enthusiasm and joy. This is one of the reasons to have anthems, be it for a state, football club or an institution. It is a way of bringing a multitude of different people together and unite them under a common objective. Or affiliate them to a body much larger than they themselves are.
One such song or anthem, if you must, is the Kristu Jayanti College Anthem. It is an anthem loved by the students and a striking feature of the anthem lies in its ability to get every single person who listens to it, to stop and sing along, even if it is a new student on the college premises hearing it for the first time.
This phenomenon goes beyond the striking melody and its ability to enthuse the listener. The real hidden strength and power of the anthem lies in the lyrics. It is enriched with lustrous metaphors and vivid descriptions.
Unlike most anthems that glorify the institution, this one emphasises on the inseparability and the quest of students in the feat of a better life with a value system that goes beyond just the institution.
“On the bedrock of faith
Integrity our force
Human dignity true
Excellence we strive”
This is the refrain of the anthem and quite appropriately captures the Core values of the institution. Faith, Integrity, Dignity and Excellence. These are values that are incorporated in the lives of all successful individuals, beyond which institution they come from. Therefore, by highlighting it in the refrain of the college anthem, it works in a capacity where it ingrains itself in the minds of the students.
“Rays of joy and peace
Sprawl our hearts and minds
On we march our goals
As a beacon for the world
With a passion for our growth
And love for human kind
United and strong
In excellence”
The concluding stanza of the Jayantian Anthem perfectly sums up the holistic atmosphere that the institution aims at providing, which enhances the life of the Jayantians, in and more importantly after walking through the portals of the college.
“It brings in a sense of belongingness when the entire college gathers together and makes one feel at home” says Rituza Roy, a final year student of MA English Literature.
“It captures the virtues of the college, and it highlights the motto as well”, says another student, Alan Mathew of first year BA Journalism, English and Computer Science.
“The tune of the song immediately gets the attention of the listener and it is composed very well. This offers a positive attitude towards the college, and this song projects greater spirit and the value it holds is taken seriously by us”, says Naomi John of final year BCA.
This perfectly sums up the attitude that the Jayantians hold towards their cherished anthem. It encompasses the perfect blend of reverence for the institution and a strong foundation that bind the Jayantians, beyond the realm of this institution.
Nisha Jain
III MA JMC
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April 27, 2011 victoria Events, Faculty Events, Research highlights
Professor Jamie Peck delivers his unflinching critique of the ‘creative city’ argument
Professor Jamie Peck spared no punches in his Lim Chong Yah Professorship lecture on April 27th when he delivered a ‘withering critique’ of Richard Florida’s ‘creative class’ agenda. Present at the special lecture, titled ‘Creative City Limits: Winners and Losers in the Creative Economy’, were guests of honour Professor Lim Chong Yah himself and Mrs Lim Chong Yah.
Peck is the Canada Research Chair in Urban and Regional Political Economy and Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia and has been with FASS for this semester. One of the world’s foremost economic and political geographers, he became drawn into the debate on the idea of a ‘creative class’ in the early 2000s. Richard Florida had then formulated the concept that a city’s dynamic economic success is predicated on the flourishing of a ‘creative class’, a mobile, highly-skilled, cosmopolitan elite. Public policy makers and city planners are therefore encouraged to cater to the cultural and lifestyle needs of this ‘creative class’.
Peck argued that the reason for the continued inordinate success of Florida’s argument is that the premise offers a low-cost but high-hype makeover for a city which neatly fits the needs of public policy makers. It is emblematic of a ‘fast policy’ fix which can be reduplicated as a generizable model to suit the needs of any given city. The only problem with this ‘creativity fix’ is that there is absolutely no evidence that the prescription has worked in any city in the world where it has been administered. It is ultimately an attractive yet baseless thesis.
The lecture ended with a robust question and answer session and with Prof Peck thanking FASS for his visiting tenure enjoyed here at NUS.
The AlumNUS, Issue #85
April 27, 2011 fasswebmaster Alumni
Alumni Magazine of the National University of Singapore
April-June 2011, Issue No. 85
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4. Capturing the Underbelly
5. Re: Almost Left Behind
6. Alumni Buzz
Application for Tan Mingwei Global Community Service Grant
April 25, 2011 May 12, 2011 fasswebmaster Announcements
Application for Tan Mingwei Global Community Service Grant is now open, and can be accessed through the NUS website at the following address:
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Deadline for Applications – 1st May 2011
FASS-NUS Career Centre’s Career Foundation Series
April 25, 2011 fasswebmaster Announcements
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Internship with Health Promotion Board Marketing & Communications Division
Established in 2001, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) has a vision to build a nation of healthy and happy people.
Although residents in Singapore today enjoy good health with high life expectancy and low mortality rates, we want to further improve our health status and continue to enjoy good health as we age.
To achieve this, HPB assumes the role of the main driver for national health promotion and disease prevention programmes. Our goal is to increase the quality and years of healthy life and prevent illness, disability and premature death.
HPB implements programmes that reach out to the population, specifically children, adults and the elderly. These programmes include health and dental services for school children, BreastScreen Singapore, AIDS Education Programme, CervicalScreen Singapore, Childhood Injury Prevention Programme, Mental Health Education Programme, National Myopia Prevention Programme, Physical Activity, National Smoking Control Programme, Nutrition Programme, Osteoporosis Education Programme, Workplace Health Promotion Programme, HPB Online, HealthLine, Health Information Centre and HealthZone. New programmes will also be initiated over time to address health concerns among the community.
A healthy nation comprises people who can embrace life fully. HPB is committed to helping residents in Singapore attain optimal health through our health promotion and disease prevention programmes.
The HPB Corporate Marketing & Communications Division handles a wide array of communications efforts, leading the national effort to build a nation of health and happy people through the promotion of health excellence and empowerment of individuals to take ownership of their health. HPB’s Corporate Marketing and Communications (CMC) Division plays a key role in this effort by ensuring that the health information is provided to the different segments of the population through the optimal media channels.
Internship with Health Promotion Board Marketing & Communications Division (3 interns required)
The internship will provide invaluable exposure in multiple facets of integrated marketing communications (IMC) from public relations, above-the-line marketing, below-the-line marketing, social media marketing, partnership development, contact centre, exhibition and event management. Over the internship, interns would be deployed to at least one of the IMC functions which match their areas of interest, where they would participate in and take responsibilities over the planning and execution of projects and duties.
Specific projects / Learning Outcomes:
You will be attached to the Corporate Marketing & Communications Division. You will have the opportunity to work with all the teams in the division and assist with the implementation of various campaigns. This internship will provide students will unmatched on-the-job learning experience. You will be equipped with hands-on knowledge in social marketing, public relations, media advocacy and digital marketing. Students can expect to gain an insight into the practice of health communications and its role in public health. You will be assigned a mentor to guide you through your internship.
These enable interns to appreciate the strategic scope and synergy of integrated marketing communications and also directly and pro-actively experience the tactical operations and execution.
Microsoft Office; Ability in design software would be useful. Good written and verbal abilities
Monthly allowance:
Start Date and End Date:
9 May 2011 to 30 July 2011 (9.00am to 6.30pm)
Please email your CV to Mr Steven Lim at steven_lim@hpb.gov.sg
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2011: Roger Hatchuel Academy
MediaCorp is the Singapore representative of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. They would like to invite students from the National University of Singapore to send in their applications for a chance to participate in the Roger Hatchuel Academy programme. Attendance for the course is free but the selected student will have to bear the costs of the return air-tickets and hotel accommodation.
The Roger Hatchuel Academy offers students a chance to experience Cannes for themselves, providing a complimentary week-long course to a select group of advertising students from around the world. Under the guidance of the Academy’s Dean, Richard Boyko, Director and Professor of VCU Brandcenter, and accompanied throughout the week by the Academy’s tutor, Clive Challis, Head of the Advertising Course at Central Saint Martins in London, these students will follow an intensive schedule of activities, which include learning about industry trends; attending daily training sessions, discussions, tutorials, and Festival activities; and the exclusive opportunity to hear from the Academy’s industry-savvy guest speakers.
Only one student from each country will be selected for a place in the Roger Hatchuel Academy.
Students who are keen to attend the Roger Hatchuel Academy should submit their CV and a short writeup on why they should be selected for the programme via email at regina@mediacorp.com.sg by 29 April 2011. The selected student will be informed by 16 May 2011.
Students would need to commit from 19 to 25 June 2011 for the course.
More details on the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity can be found from http://www.canneslions.com/
Teach. Apply for MOE On-Campus Interviews!
Some jobs are merely those: jobs. They require you to drag yourself up from bed every morning and then to drag yourself off to another dull day of work, where you deal with task after dreary task. In exchange for undergoing this daily routine that leaves you drained of your energy every time, you get to make a steady income and to lead a stable, secure life.
In the teaching force, we make far more than just money. Every day, we make children excited with the wonders of science and the majesty of mathematics, and make them fall madly in love with the beauty of the arts and the humanities. Every day, we make our schools the place where students can discover their talents, and aspire to greater heights.
Our teachers make a difference. What do you make?
We will be having on-campus interviews at NUS in May 2011. Apply now to be considered for the interview.
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April 19, 2011 ignatius Announcements, Events, Faculty Events, Wellness
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MOU signed with the University of Edinburgh to establish joint PhDs
April 19, 2011 April 27, 2011 fasswebmaster Announcements, Graduate Studies highlights
Prof Dorothy Miell (Vice Principal and Head of the College of Humanities and Social Science, University of Edinburgh) and Prof Brenda Yeoh (Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS) signing the MOU
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Edinburgh concerning Joint PhDs between the two institutions. The MOU allows for students of either institution to spend a period of time at the other institution, undertaking research activities and interacting with faculty members there.
Supervision of the candidate’s thesis will be provided by a joint committee comprising faculty members from both institutions who are experts in the candidate’s field. The scheme will follow general SEP schemes in that students will only pay the fees of their home institution.
FASS and Edinburgh University’s College of Humanities and Social Science share a number of research interests, including Science, Technology and Society (or Science, Technology and Innovation Studies, as it is known in Edinburgh) which will likely be the first topic in the exchange scheme. Other research areas of mutual interest to Edinburgh and NUS include migration, SEA and South Asian studies, development studies, cities, environment studies, and others.
Students interested in the NUS-Edinburgh Joint PhD programme should contact the Division of Graduate Studies, Dean’s Office, FASS.
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The New Blueprint: how the power of design can change our lives
April 11, 2017 Ucilia Wang Business, Guardian sustainable business, Science, Technology
We’re launching a new series that will look at the role of design in shaping politics, business and the environment
The word “design” typically evokes images of hand-drawn sketches, color palettes, computer modeling or visually stunning products or space. But we want to explore the role of design beyond its conventional take. Good design can have the power to shape behavior, and even transform lives.
Today we launch a series, The New Blueprint, about how scientists and engineers use design to solve billion-dollar challenges in our lives. Will it enable companies to build a sustainable business? What happens when well intended efforts fall flat?
Can Impossible Foods and its plant burgers take on the meat industry?
March 2, 2017 Ucilia Wang Business, Environment, Food, Food & drink, Food & drink industry, Food science, Guardian sustainable business, Meat, Science, US news, Vegetarian food and drink
Impossible Foods is on the cusp of big things. But as the company lines up its first burger chain, it still needs to show it can convert the meat-loving masses
I sat down to have my first Impossible Burger, the plant-based meat substitute that has received a lot of press and nice reviews from high profile chefs and their customers. My burger, topped with caramelized onion, dill pickles, lettuce and a special sauce, was cooked medium rare. It looked like a conventional burger, complete with the pinkish ‘meat’ in the middle. It was hard to tell the difference when I bit into the burger and washed it down with a milkshake.
I was at Bareburger near New York University yesterday to hear executives from Impossible Foods announcing their first restaurant chain. It’s a big deal for the Silicon Valley company, which only launched its first product, the Impossible Burger, last year and focused its initial publicity blitz around teaming up with trendy restaurants in New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Will 2017 be the year we get serious about sustainable food?
January 3, 2017 Ucilia Wang Antibiotics, Business, Environment, Farming, Fishing, Food, Food & drink industry, Food safety, Food waste, Guardian sustainable business, Seafood, The meat industry
The next few years could be pivotal for sustainable food in the realms of organic farming, sustainable fishing and plant based meat alternatives
Americans love to eat. Each person devours, on average, 1,996 lbs – or nearly a ton – of food per year. The enormous effort to satisfy that big appetite creates significant environmental impacts, from fertilizers leaching into our water supplies and overfishing to massive die-offs of bees from pesticides and habitat loss.
Our eating habits come with tremendous social costs, too. More than 70% of the adults in the US and about a third of children are overweight. The medical cost of treating people who are grossly overweight, or obese, reached $147bn within the past decade.
How Google is using big data to protect the environment
October 12, 2016 Ucilia Wang Alphabet, Business, Climate change, Corporate social responsibility, Environment, Google, Guardian sustainable business, Smart cities, Technology, US news
Google’s sustainability officer Kate Brandt outlines the company’s wide-range interest in sustainable fishing, green buildings and renewable energy
For many people, Google is simply the gateway to a vast archive of facts and memories. For those who pay closer attention to its business dealings, the company also invests billions to find new ways to use the power of computers: it’s developing robots, virtual reality gear and self-driving cars. Remember all the hubbub about Google Glass?
Google has been using the same approach in sustainability – spreading its wealth in a variety of projects to cut its waste and carbon footprint, initiatives which may one day generate profits. During the SXSW Eco conference this week, I caught up with Google’s sustainability officer, Kate Brandt, to find out more. Brandt joined the company in July last year after serving as the nation’s chief sustainability officer in the Obama administration.
The scientists harvesting energy from humans to power our wearables
February 4, 2016 Ucilia Wang Business, Energy, Energy industry, Energy research, Environment, Guardian sustainable business, Technology, Wearable technology
An MIT lab has produced a device the size of a stamp that harvests energy from bending movements. Commercialising it could be a breakthrough for wearables
Inside a lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Sangtae Kim has been tinkering with a paper-thin device the size of a stamp. Kim is interested in harvesting energy from humans (though not the kind that turns people into batteries in the movie, The Matrix). He wants to harness motions, such as walking and running, to power sensors and wearable gadgets.
“It provides a new way of harvesting human energy,” Kim says of his prototype device, which he described recently in an article co-authored with his adviser, Prof Ju Li and other researchers.
California’s massive gas leak prompts new interest in detection technology
January 15, 2016 Ucilia Wang Business, California, Energy, Environment, Fossil fuels, Gas, Guardian sustainable business, Technology, Technology sector, US news
The ongoing methane leak from an underground reservoir run by SoCalGas has spurred a new search for innovative ways to detect large scale gas leaks
Big environmental disasters often highlight the role new technologies can play in prevention. That is proving to be the case with the ongoing methane leak at a vast underground storage field run by Southern California Gas (SoCalGas), which is facing regulatory mandates to improve air quality monitoring.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District’s board will consider a proposal this Saturday that will require SoCalGas to use better leak detection technology at the storage site called Aliso Canyon, which is made up of roughly 3,600 acres of former depleted oil fields. Aliso Canyon helps to serve 21.4 million people in central and southern California.
Top 5 sustainable technology trends of 2015
December 31, 2015 Ucilia Wang Guardian sustainable business, Technology
A cheap water filter and an energy-producing home are some of the most promising technologies we saw this year for reducing our carbon footprintFrom a smog-scrubbing tower to an affordable water purifier, we have seen bold ideas in 2015 for solving som…
From Tesla’s Powerwall to flow batteries: five facts about the energy storage revolution
October 27, 2015 Ucilia Wang Business, Energy, Energy industry, Environment, Guardian sustainable business, Renewable energy, Solar power, Technology, Tesla
From Tesla’s Powerwall to flow batteries, we look at existing and emerging technology that could be a critical part of the sustainable energy puzzle
Batteries – the workhorse technology that injects life into gadgets we can’t live without – are taking on a bigger role as they replace petrol tanks in cars and make their way into homes and businesses to store electricity from rooftop solar panels or the grid.
Related: Biodegradable batteries and induction charging cars: five tech trends to watch
Surge in tech investment shows the days of cheap water are over
September 23, 2015 Ucilia Wang Baseball, Business, California, Drought, Environment, Guardian sustainable business, Sport, US news, Water, World news
Water management technology is in demand as businesses and homes try to cope with drought and mandatory cuts in water use
US baseball team the Seattle Mariners has been putting its grounds on a water diet for the past three years. With roughly two million fans passing through its stadium and restrooms, as well as a grass field to maintain, this is no mean feat. But by using sensors and software to analyse water use in real time, the baseball team’s maintenance crew has found effective ways to conserve water.
“There was a month in the off season when we saw a large spike in water use that didn’t make sense,” says Joe Myhra, groundsman for the Mariners. “We were able to look at data and realised we had a leak in one of the fire hydrant lines. The leak wouldn’t [otherwise] have been visible until it was too late.”
Fuel cell industry charges forward thanks to big corporate customers
July 31, 2015 Ucilia Wang Business, Cleantech, Data centres, Energy, Energy efficiency, Energy industry, Environment, Guardian sustainable business, Technology
Businesses that want low-carbon, reliable distributed power are turning to fuel cells which, if costs come down, could compete with solar and wind energy for these deep-pocketed customersUnlike solar panels or wind turbines, fuel cells are usually hidd…
SpaceX says ‘picture perfect’ test paves way for human mission
Richer Sounds founder bankrolls push to end zero-hours contracts
Revealed: how Angolan ruler’s daughter used her status to build $2bn empire
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Teradata puts the swagger back in its step
From a technology focused company, Teradata took big strides in the past year to become more customer focused. It embraced open source technologies, the cloud and software defined analytics. Teradata also made a foray into consulting services.
Photo Credit : Brian Pereira, Brian Pereira, Brian Pereira, Brian Pereira, Brian Pereira,
19 April, 2017 by Brian Pereira
The light rain played spoilsport in Nice, France in the days preceding Teradata Universe 2017. But the sun came out as we moved into the sprawling Acropolis convention centre on day one of the conference. There were a few clouds in the sky too. Perhaps all this was a sign of things to come for Teradata – sunny days, new business opportunities and of course, cloud computing! Many changes have occurred in the past year at Teradata. In fact, energy levels at Teradata Universe were at an all-time high this year.
The optimism was reflected in Teradata CEO Victor Lund’s opening remarks. Directing a comment at employees he said, “Put the swagger back in your step. I want you to believe in yourself and know that you represent the very best in the areas in which we work.”
Teradata Universe EMEA 2017 was held in Nice, France April 2 – 5. This annual event brings together the Teradata ecosystem of customers, partners, developers, ISVs, Teradata executives, analysts and press. It is a time to reflect on the year gone by, and to make some new product and strategic announcements. The theme for this year’s event was: Data. Analytics. Business Outcomes.
Teradata executives made it clear at the outset that this was not a technology conference. Rather, it was all about helping Teradata customers derive better business outcomes.
“We spent the last year developing a strategy whereby the customer comes into focus. We talked about Hadoop and other technology to our customers, and introduced new pricing options. We spent time trying to understand what our customers want, and how we could help with analytics, and creating new deployment options on the technology side, to help our customers. We have also managed to re-energize our folks (employees),” said Lund.
Lund said that Teradata was not just embracing cutting-edge technologies and pushing it to customers. Rather, it focused its efforts on explaining to customers how technology works, how it all comes together, and how it could help improve business outcome.
Summing it up he said, “If we don’t move forward, then we move back.”
In the past year the company has bravely done what it never attempted before: embrace open source & Hadoop and made a move to the cloud and software defined architecture. It also made a foray into Big Data consulting and business intelligence consulting services. That meant making more investment in R&D and acquisitions like Think Big Analytics and Claraview. The company has been hiring busloads of data scientists and business consultants.
Peter Mikkelsen, EVP, International, Teradata, a long-time veteran in the company, said he had never seen so many changes happening in the history of the company.
“The last year has brought more change than the preceding 10 years. It has certainly brought the swagger back and there is a lot more engagement from our own folks,” said Mikkelsen. “We are dealing with the largest customers in the world who have the most complex issues in analytics, so technology is very important.”
So what exactly does Teradata do, and how is it helping customers?
Those who have been tracking technology will know that Teradata provides Data warehouse solutions. A data warehouse is a large central repository of business data with data drawn from various sources – databases, email, CRM, SCM, MRP, inventory, ERP systems etc. Once the data is consolidated in the data warehouse, it can be analysed and various reports can be generated.
Teradata plays in the area of business analytics and business intelligence. It delivers technology-enabled solutions in areas ranging from operational excellence and asset optimization, to customer experience and product innovation, to finance transformation and risk mitigation.
For a long time, Teradata sold hardware boxes (integrated solution) to do data warehousing. Well, the hardware boxes are still around, but now Teradata is becoming more software defined and moving to the cloud. It’s also offering business analytics services and ecosystem architecture consulting.
Enterprises are faced with the challenge of analysing massive amounts of data, gathered from transactions, customer tracking, and business operations. They need analytics solutions that can turn that data into valuable and timely insights to drive business decisions and compete effectively. To do this they use advanced analytic techniques and put that power into the hands of more users across their organization. As business demand for analytics increases, a powerful and elastic infrastructure is required to handle planned and unplanned spikes in demand.
Teradata wants customers to access data and do analytics from the cloud, on-premise, from mobile devices or practically anywhere. It wants its solutions to run on any hardware. Last year it introduced new branding like ‘Teradata Everywhere’ and ‘Borderless Analytics’. It announced the Teradata managed cloud, for analytics in the cloud.
It also embraced open source, by way of Hadoop -- an open source, Java-based programming framework that supports the processing and storage of extremely large data sets in a distributed computing environment. And this is the model that businesses are increasingly adopting.
The latest from Teradata
Teradata made three key announcements at this event.
1. Licensing portability: In today’s enterprise, infrastructure can be both on-premise and in the cloud. Customers shift workloads between on-premise and the cloud (a hybrid cloud model), depending on how their businesses scale. That means solutions must adapt to these requirements and should have flexible licensing models.
Until now, hybrid cloud vendors offered complex, inconsistent licensing models across deployment options that make it difficult for customers to select a solution that fits all their needs.
Teradata is bringing in change with licensing flexibility and portability. Its customers now have the flexibility to choose, shift, expand, and restructure their hybrid cloud environment by moving licenses between multiple deployment options as their business needs change. Not only is the database license portable across the hybrid cloud options (like private and public clouds), but so are workloads, enabled by a common code base in all deployments.
In addition, the new licensing model offers subscription-based licenses and simplified tiers with bundled features.
2. Customer Journey and Visualization: Teradata also announced several enhancements to the Teradata Customer Journey solution that will give marketers easier access to analytics, dynamic visualizations, machine learning and predictive simulations. Most companies struggle to understand their customers’ journeys, much less actively manage them. There are questions being asked like: Why did this particular customer abandon the shopping cart? Why did he stop short of the payment process? Can I make him a better offer?
With this solution marketers can treat every customer as an individual, increasing response rates, reducing churn and ensuring greater customer satisfaction.
3. New platform technologies (SSD memory): Teradata announced an all-memory update to its Teradata IntelliFlex platform, an integrated data warehouse platform. The upgrades are empowered by a move to all solid state drives (SSD), which make it possible to reduce data centre space, while delivering a massive increase in processing power for mission-critical analytics at great speed. Teradata also announced the new, ready-to-run Teradata IntelliBase platform, a compact environment for data warehousing, iterative data exploration and advanced analytics, and low-cost data storage.
Both products are offered on-premises, and will also be available on the cloud with Teradata IntelliCloud availability coming soon.
Teradata IntelliCloud is a next generation secure managed cloud offering that provides data and analytics software as a service (SaaS).
BW Analysis
For a long time Teradata abstained from cloud, choosing to remain a hardware-centric company with closed architecture. Teradata’s arch
nemesis Oracle moved to the cloud long ago and now offers data warehousing, data management and business analytics solutions on the
cloud. Oracle Exadata Database Machine has also been compared with Teradata’s solutions. Other competitors who make analytics solutions such as SAP, SAS and IBM embraced the cloud long before Teradata.
Chris Twogood, VP, Products & Solutions Marketing, Teradata said, “When we started 30 years ago, it was a hardware proprietary platform. Then we moved some of the stuff (amps, hashing algorithms, binet) out to software. So we now take this to the cloud. It is not about Teradata technology being ready for the cloud. Our customers are now just starting to shift to the cloud. Some of our large customers told us that if we were not on the cloud then they would consider other alternatives.”
Many of Teradata’s customers are also customers of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and IBM Bluemix. If these three cloud behemoths were to offer something similar to what Teradata has today.
Teradata might see customer churn. For instance, Amazon already offers a data warehouse solution called Redshift.
Twogood says that Teradata has an advantage for now as “some of the infrastructure of these cloud providers is not working too well.”
While Teradata competes with AWS and Microsoft Azure, there is also a strategic collaboration with them. The Teradata Intelliflex data
warehouse platform now runs on public cloud infrastructure from AWS and will soon run on Azure. In fact this has also been factored into its new licensing policy, as described earlier in this story. Teradata is also launching a developer model on AWS that will enable developers to experience its solutions on the cloud.
The other thing to note is that Teradata is going after only the large enterprises, thereby neglecting a large base of mid-sized enterprises. Teradata CEO Lund said in his opening remarks that Teradata wants to help large enterprises with scale.
Teradata is changing its DNA -- business and pricing models, architectures, and solutions. That means its partners have also got to change, and that may not go down too well with certain ISVs. There might be a conflict of interest. So Teradata will have to tread carefully, without stepping on toes, to gently lead its partner ecosystem through this metamorphism. Failing to do so will end some
trusted and long-standing relationships.
Going forward, we see Teradata increasingly pursuing the analytics of things.Analysing data from sensors has tremendous potential, especially in the manufacturing, energy and transportation sectors.
The writer was hosted in Nice, France by Teradata.
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This is the official web page of Art in Social Structures, an international NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) run by and funded by artists.
AISS and its members believe that the role of Art is fundamental to all civil societies; that a community's creative resources should be preserved and nurtured for present and future generations.
AISS aims to bring about the understanding that Art is a basic building block in forming social structures; it seeks to encourage a creative and practical discourse about contemporary life.
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{{infobox institution | name = Somerset State Hospital | image = SomersetPA StateHospital.jpg | image_size = 250px | alt = | caption = | established = 1845 | construction_began = | construction_ended = | opened = Sept 29, 1938 (As a PA State Hospital) | closed = 1995 | demolished = | current_status = [[Closed Institution|Closed]] | building_style = [[Cottage Planned Institutions|Cottage Plan]] | architect(s) = | location = Somerset, PA | architecture_style = | peak_patient_population = 463 in 1947 | alternate_names =<br> *Somerset County Home & Hospital for the Insane *Laurel Highlands State Correctional Institution }} ==History== Somerset State Hospital opened September 29, 1938 as the Somerset County Hospital, and was managed by the Somerset County Government. On September 1, 1941 hospital operations changed from Somerset County to the Commonwealth, for the care and treatment of patients with mental disabilities. The hospital stood on 1,000 acres, much of which was cultivated or used by dairy farmers. A portion of the hospital's dairy and vegetable needs were met by a truck garden. The hospital added a Social Service Department in September 1957 that included the appointment of the first professionally trained social worker. The facility grew in size to accomodate 775 patients by 1961 and served Somerset and Fayette Counties. Between 1976 and 1979 an annex that had supported mentally disabled patients at Hollidaysburg State Hospital closed and those patients transferred to Somerset State Hospital. The hospital closed in 1995 as part of the movement to deinstitutionalize patients with mental disabilities. The facility was retrofitted and updated in 1996 and transformed into the minimal security Laurel Highlands State Correctional Institution. <ref>Source: www.dcnr.state.pa</ref> ==Timeline== Timeline history of the Somerset County Poor and House of Employment or Somerset State Hospital: 1845-1846 - Land obtained and building known as Somerset County Poor House 1846: The Somerset County House of Employment or “Poor House” opened on what is now Rt. 31 north of the Kimberly Run Preserve. Benjamin Kimmell, Absalom Casebeer and Joseph Imhoff were the first directors, and they purchased a 265-acre farm known as “Fairview” to support the residents. <ref>Source: Koontz, 1906; Figure 3</ref> 1800’s -Institution known as Somerset County Poor and House of Employment 1901 – Addition built as New Somerset County Hospital for the Insane (from Directors Report in Meyersdale Commercial Paper dated March 27, 1902). 1900’s- 1946 – Somerset County Poor and House of Employment and County Hospital for the Insane 1938- Somerset State Hospital 1976-1979- Hollidaysburg Hospital closed and patients moved to Somerset State Hospital. 1898 The Somerset County House of Employment was re-opened as the Somerset County Hospital for patients who were mentally ill (Lepley, 1996). 1995 – Somerset State Hospital Closed 1996 – Site changed hands and currently Laurel Highlands State Correctional Institution. <ref> ABOVE HISTORY WAS RESEARCHED BY CAROLYN MCKINNEY, KEITH PETENBRINK, AND CYNTHIA MASON, AND GRACIOUSLY PROVIDED BY MEYERSDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY.</ref> ==Cemetery== "The Directors of the poor have recently been giving more than usual attention to the grave yard on the poor farm in which the bodies of the inmates of the County Home are interred, says the Somerset Standard. The old iron fence which was removed from about the court house lawn has been set up around the grave yard and tombstones are being furnished for the graves. The number of bodies now lying in the grave yard is not known, but it is probably not less than two hundred." <ref>Meyersdale Republican, June 25, 1903</ref> There are actually at least two cemeteries on the grounds - one that is currently inside the razor wire fence, and which was unearthed a few years ago when the prison was doing site preparation for a new building. According to Linda Kurtz, "they called the forensic department of Mercyhurst College who did the actual digging. They were not able to identify the remains beyond male/female, adult/child, lost a leg, etc." A second cemetery is in the wooded area just North of old Building 7 (as it was called during the State Hospital days.) This would be just North of the Northernmost fenced in area. Known burials can be found [http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2555511 HERE] == Images of Somerset State Hospital == <gallery> File:PAsomerset1917.jpg File:PAsomerset1924.jpg File:PAsomerset1930.jpg File:PAsomerset1962.jpg </gallery> == References == <references/> == Links & Additional Information == *[http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2555511 List of known burials] *[https://archon.klnpa.org/psa/?p=collections/classifications&id=590 Somerset State Hospital records available at the Pennsylvania State Archives] [[Category:Pennsylvania]] [[Category:Cottage Plan]] [[Category:Closed Institution]]
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Get your GarageBand (Apple Loops) and Reason (rex loops) free drum and perc loops here! Played by Michael Blair (ex-Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello, Ryan Adams, etc) and recorded, mixed and produced by Chris Bell.
The loops, that are recorded at The Cabin, Stockholm, are played on a small kit with a loose and live feel.
Currently, I'm also busy with Director Eugene [Pebbles] Akiwumi's film "The Ladder". I doing the Sound Design as well as doing - yet again - a stint as composer.
Cleaner is Better
Finished with working on Director Emil Jonsviks "Clean Bill of Health". I was Supervising Sound Designer as well as doing a stint as composer. Loads of work, but fun fun fun!
Have a look at it here!
Inyi - Clearer
Just finished mastering an EP-album for minimalist/low-fi artist Mattias Andersson. Great Stuff!
Three mixing projects currently running side-by-side just now:
Mixing 10 songs for singer/songwriter Hilda Sandgren, the tracks are produced by George Allen and the style is a sort of mix between heavy metal guitars and electronica (drums are btw played by Tiamats Lars Sköld) - but it's all Hilda!
Mixing and co-producing hurdy-gurdy (and other instruments) crooner Harald Pettersson's first foray into singer/songwriter land - something like early Steely Dan meets Willie Nelson!
Last but not least, I'm in the early stages of producing (I will be tracking and mixing as well) singer/songwriter Magnus Bybrant, Magnus sings in Swedish - with a kind of an early Bruce Springsteen vibe to it, fun!.
Who wants to be a Billionarie?
For the debt-collection agency Sergel, I composed, mixed and produced (commissioned by Edenvik) a music bed for a promo for their new billing product "Billionaire". Michael did the masterful job of voice-over for the English version.
The Bizzy Bee'z
Michael and I have been both busy with projects; I've been mixing and recording tracks for different artists (hard rock/disco/world music), Michael has been doing his coaching thing as well as producing. Just now: both of us have been busy organizing a benefit concert (there'll be a great mix of artists; jazz/classical/world music) for the Tsunami victims in South-East Asia. The concert took place on the 4th of February.
Miz de la Cour
Mixing Michaela de la Cour, ex- Army of Lovers singer, latest dance track: "Skunk-to-Skunk-and-Wax-to-Wax" was a blast - fun as always!
Master Producer
Not just a pretty face but also I do mastering. This time for producer David Millington of Hibiscus Records. David brought a mixed bunch of genres and styles, it was fun!!
Mr Morland
Chris recorded two tracks (Comeback and Stylewars) by singer-songwriter Andreas Morland (who also sang and played the guitar) at The Cabin.
The two tracks are mixed by Ollie Olson, mastered by Kristofer Stannow at Cosmos and produced by Michael Blair and Ollie Olson.
I had the privilige of giving my lecture series, "The Creative Producer" at the Royal College of Music in Piteå. Had a great time, keep those questions coming!!
The Algerian Connection
I've just had great fun finishing the mixing and producing two versions of the song "Alba Chiara" (by Italian rock singer Vasco Rossi) featuring the the amazing singer and performer Khaled Habib - and some equally amazing musicians.
Michael has just returned to the mothership after another tour teaching in the chilly and beautiful north of Sweden. This adventure included the town of Arvidsjaur, home of reindeer and creative kids. Michael (together with noted producer/mixer Ollie Olson and drummer/promoter Staffan Lahti) coached student bands and held performance seminars.
Michael is "In America"
The DDD (Dynamic Dublin Duo) of Gavin Friday and Maurice Seezer wrote the film score and co-wrote the theme song (with Bono) for the current Jim Sheridan film "In America". The com-posing team was recently nominated for a Golden Globe award. And the bangs, crunches and splongs in the film should sound familiar.
15 Bytes of Fame
I'm interviewed on Wired's site, here's the article. GarageBand is _the_ cool/fun app of the year, I'm having so much fun fooling around with it. So much fun that I'm getting in trouble with my "real" projects (like mixing my son's band and writing articles). It's pretty wierd reading one's own words, Leander Kahney makes me sound far more intelligent and smarter than I am. Or am I? Hmmm . . . let me get back to you on that.
Cool Sweden/Cool Britannia
I moderated a panel titled "The Future of A&R" at the conference Access All Areas (26/27th of November). AAA was cosponsored by the British Council and Export Music Sweden.
Added Attraction
We had the pleasure of welcoming the fine keyboardist and composer Steve Nieve (Elvis Costello and the Attractions) to our studio while he was recently touring Sweden. Michael is working with Steve on new material with Chris recording.
chris & michael
A Journey Like No Other
I have just finished the sound design for "En Resa som ingen annan". An interactive audience - participatory fable about the trials and tribulations in being forced to leave ones country.
A three hour performance co-produced by The Museum of History, Riksteatern (Sweden's nation-wide theatre), The Red Cross, Sverok, and Fabel.
Peter, The Wolf, Gavin and Bono
I am featured (on drums and orchestral percussion) on a new version of the classic Peter and the Wolf, narrated by artist Gavin Friday. Recorded at Windmill Lane studio in Dublin, the project is a fund raiser for the wonderful Irish Hospice Foundation and includes drawings by U2's Bono. The book/CD is on sale now and Bono's drawings will be auctioned at Christie's in New York to benefit the Hospice Foundation.
I've just finished mixing and co-producing Stefan Ringbom's latest CD. The material is songs written by Vladimir Vysotsky. The CD is a tribute to Stefan's great voice, the magnificent work that Carsten and Ola Palmér did with translating the text (into Swedish), and of course the fantastic and original songs that Vysotsky wrote.
Directions in Music CD
We are working on our first album. You can hear excerpts from six tracks by clicking on the links to the right on this page. Full-length promo versions are available here.
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The World's Best Dad
"Världens Bästa Pappa" (The world's best dad), we scored this pilot film for Swedish director Maria Essén. Produced by Lennart Dunér at Omega Film. This pilot was recently presented at the film festival in Cannes.
The Best Coast
I just returned from a fun and emotional trip to southern California (I'm a San Diego native). Met with old friends, made some new ones. Visited with film/TV composers Michael Levine and Ross Levinson, songwriter/producer Joe Henry, and session giant Jim Keltner.
Magical conversations.
Also met exciting San Diego indie scene entrepreneurs Dave Brown and and Troy Johnson. Charismatic young go-getters.
More time in California is a must.
Michael collaborates with a new chanteuse
I have finished working on what will be the debut album for Swedish songwriter Karin Ström. Karin is signed to Nettwerk Records in Canada. The tracks were co-produced by me, Karin, and multi-instrumentalist Sebastian Forslund. Chris mixed the track "Hips" with me at the Cabin.
A fall release is currently planned.
The Dim Treatment
I have finished working on a re-mix for the talented new up-and-coming singer PaulM. The song is called "Baby Let It Burn". Michael added some great live percussion.
Paul has his own company, DaddyCoolMusic, check it out!
Beats from space
The German ad agency Sputniks asked us to write music for their new promo video, which is part of their anniversary gift to old and new clients.
Based in Munich, this is their 8th anniversary.
info@directionsinmusic.com
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Our Story by Editor on August 3, 2015
Carbonara, much-loved pasta with bacon, eggs and cream, derives its name from carbone, or coal.
The miners of Rome used to take pan-fried pancetta (bacon) and egg with them when they went underground; at Da Angelo the original rough-and-ready dish is smoothed and silkened with a goodly dash of cream.
Tiramisu, that most wickedly rich, utterly delicious concoction of Tia Maria, sponge fingers, marscarpone and cream, translates as “pick me up”. Some people say it should be “lift me up”, something that would be hard to do if you have too much!
“The angels in Paradise eat nothing but vermicelli al pomodoro.”
The Duke of Bovino
Mayor of Naples, 1930
Heavenly, but perhaps a trifle boring after a while.
Because pasta need never be boring, as there are countless ways of making it and serving it. (Just look at the sauces and shapes in our pasta menu.)
Popular legend has it that Marco Polo brought pasta to Italy on his return from his expedition to China. However, gastronomic experts say the origins of pasta are lost in antiquity, dating to before even Roman times.
Elizabeth David has the last word: “there is pasta fatta in casa (home made pasta) and the kind that is mass-produced and dried in the factory.” She is very clear on which is the better. No contest, in fact.
Ristorante Da Angelo agrees.
Since 1994, Ristorante Da Angelo has been bringing authentic Italian food to Hobart. The menu of tried and true favourites, mainly from the southern regions of italy, where pizza originated and where pasta is king, has been joined by some delightful concoctions devised by the partners, Angelo Fraraccio and Marco Caporelli. In true Italian fashion…
A proper pizza is a wondrous thing. Traditionally, a slab of bread dough topped with tomatoes and cheese and baked in a very hot oven, the Neapolitan pizza is beautiful to look at and substantial to eat. In fact, pizza was the original fast food. Pizzeria originated in southern Italy and were places for a…
The families of Angelo and Marco, Da Angelo partners, come from the adjoining regions of Molise and Abruzzo, not far from Naples and reaching to the Adriatic where mountains and sea play hide and seek. The highest point of the Apennines, snow capped most of the year, rises not far from the coast. So scattered…
Order a Sambucca bianco, and it comes Italian-style with coffee beans floating on top. Well, that’s how you’d get it in Italy, and that’s how it’s served at Da Angelo. Called Sambucca con mosce, it translates literally as Sambucca with flies. The crunch of black bitter coffee beans through velvet-smooth Sambucca is a taste and…
Do as the many Italians do and round out your meal, not with port or a liqueur, but a shot of grappa. It’s clear, it’s colourless, it’s described as ‘a powerful spirit’. Grappa is brandy that’s been made from marc — that is, what’s left after the grapes have been pressed. Da Angelo has Grappa…
It’s easy. Follow the rules — unlike English, they are simple and consistent. Unfortunately the pronunciation is sometimes quite the opposite of English, but the waiters in Da Angelo’s will always understand you. The one that’s most confusing is the letter c Followed with a, o, u it’s a k sound — as in casa,…
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It is Sneha for Sivakarthikeyan – Nayanthara’s next
Hitting on a particle and then splitting with more power is the quality of an Atom. In that case, here comes the artist list of Director Mohan Raja’s untitled project with RD Raja of 24 AM STUDIOS, which is almost equal to the nature of an atom. This Sivakarthikeyan – Nayanthara starrer is extremely built with a huge star cast that includes Fahad Fasil, RJ Balaji, Satish and Thambi Ramiah in the pivotal roles. Touted be the most anticipated film, the team has now roped in Actress Sneha for playing a very crucial character.
“True poetry is composed of metaphors and symbols which are born in the heart. Likewise a perfect character also needs true expression from the heart… Who can be a perfect choice for that, except Sneha… While we are scripting the story itself we have decided Sneha to do this challenging role. The seasonal artist was really impressed by the story and she immediately nodded yes for playing this character. We are very much glad to have her on board and the film is all set to take off from September…” says Director Raja
“I always use to think that my comeback film should be big. But this film is really biggest. I am very much delightful to work with Producer Raja Sir, and I thank Director Raja Sir for giving this challenging character… I am pretty sure that my character in this film will definitely create noise among the Audience…” says the evergreen actress Sneha in a confident tone.
Sivakarthikeyan
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Tacitus /
edited by Cynthia Damon
Editions and Works of Reference
From Stuart, Duane Reed. 1909. Tacitus: The Agricola. New York: Macmillan. pp. xxvi-xxvii.
Perhaps the most elaborate English edition of the Agricola is that by Henry Furneaux, Oxford, 1898. Among German editions may be mentioned those of Wex (1852), Urlichs (1875), Peter (1876), Andresen (1880), and Halm (1897).
The following books will be found useful for collateral reading and occasional reference.
(xxvii) On Britain and the history of the Roman conquest : —
H. M. Scarth, Roman Britain. London. No date.
Theodor Mommsen, Roman Provinces, 2 vols., trans. by W. P. Dickson. New York, 1906. See vol. 2, p. 185.
F. Haverfield, The Romanization of Britain. London, 1906.
On social life and conditions : —
Maurice Pellison, Roman Life in Pliny's Times, trans. by Maud Wilkinson. Philadelphia, 1897.
Emile Thomas, Roman Life under the Caesars. New York and London, 1899.
Samuel Dill, Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius. London, 1904.
Charles Bigg, The Church's Task under the Roman Empire. Oxford, 1905.
On political and constitutional antiquities : —
A. H. J. Greenidge, Roman Public Life. London, 1901.
Frank Frost Abbott, A History and Description of Roman Political Institutions. Boston and London, 1902.
W. T. Arnold, The Roman System of Provincial Administration to the Accession of Constantine the Great. Oxford, 1906.
On Tacitus and his work : —
Gaston Boissier, Tacitus and Other Roman Studies, trans. by W. G. Hutchison. New York, 1906.
Introduction by J.W.E. Pearce (1901)
Stuart's Introduction
Life of Tacitus
Purpose and Literary Form of the Agricola
Style of Tacitus
Manuscripts of the Agricola
Pearce's Introduction
Tacitus in Pliny's Letters
Writings of Tacitus
Purpose of the Agricola
Agricola and Domitian
The development of silver Latin
Plan of the Agricola
Sketch of the Roman Occupation of Britain
Gudeman's Introduction
Life and Writings of Tacitus
Literary Character of the Agricola
Tacitus' Sources of Information
Style and Rhetoric
Collocatio Verborum
Brachyology
Inconcinnity
Poetical and Figurative Features
with macrons in traditional and articulated formats
taken from various sources, edited and supplemented by Cynthia Damon, Professor of Classical Studies, University of Pennsylvania
running lists by chapter for all words not in the DCC Core List, as well as separate core-only lists and customizable vocabulary via The Bridge.
downloadable .mp3 files of the text read aloud
places mentioned in the notes are linked to their page in the Pleaides gazetteer
of the principal manuscript, the codex Aesinas, courtesy of the Harvard University Library
content is available for re-use under a Creative Commons CC-BY-SA 3.0 licence.
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None of these parties is entirely united. It is nearly always true that in any conflict each party is itself a bickering group of sub-parties. It would be possible to do a workshop on the internal politics within any of the parties described here. However when faced by an external threat people will close ranks and present a united front against that threat. It is the top level confrontation between these groups that we chose to concentrate in the workshop. However, because in the symposium there was more than one person in each team it was possible to represent such in-fighting in a small way. This was done by giving each player a secret objective; this was usually expressed in terms of slightly different values for a particular card.
The International Community
Do the parties act in united manner ?
We divided the protagonists in the Libya conflict into five basic parties, each assigned an arbitary colour for convenience. Click on the button on the right for a description of that party
The National Transitional Council
Tripoli Citizens
The Berbers
Control and Loyalty:
The map below shows the Loyalty of the citizens of Libya. About 10% of the Population lives in the Fezzan (Gaddafi Loyalty): about 10% in the Nafusa (Berber Loyalty): about 30% in Cyrenacia (NTC Loyalty) and about 50% in Tripolitania (Tripoli Loyalty)
Gaddafi Int Comm NTC Tripoli Berbers The future of Libya Back to Libya Workshop Home
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Historical paths
Cultural Areas
Films shot in La Garrotxa
Artistic expression shows itself in every corner of La Garrotxa.
Various archaeological sites have revealed human presence in the area for thousands of years. Since then art has developed through all its forms, from Romanesque to present day contemporary passing through Renaissance, Baroque and modernist on the way.
Routes and excursions TOP
Sant Feliu de Pallerols centre. Natural Park route 18
Urban itinerary that allows to know the medieval structure of the town, as it evolved from the houses of la Sagrera and the Romanesque church to the walled Cellera and the current town, and the most relevant elements of the historic centre.
Jewish Besalú
The Jewish quarter of Besalú stood next to the river Fluvià for over 500 years and its history lives on in the rich heritage it has left behind.
Besalú circuit. Ruta 1 Garrotxa
A route that brings to life the Romanesque treasures of the village of Beuda, and which can be complemented with a visit to the centre of Besalú.
On the trail of the Remences
The revolt of the Remences – a peasant uprising against their lords and the abusive mals usos (feudal obligations) - took place in La Garrotxa during the second half of the 15th century.
Sant Feliu de Pallerols, fountains, ice well and Santa Cecília. Natural Park route 23
Typical walk, mainly summery, passing through the fountains of Fàbrega, Molí Nou, Font Grossa, del Mosquer, Fontana and Teula. It also offers us the opportunity to visit the Pou del Glaç and reach the hermitage of Santa Cecília
The Romanesque churches of Maià de Montcal and Beuda
Maià de Montcal and Beuda are both good examples of La Garrotxa’s valuable cultural heritage and their wonderful Romanesque churches are the perfect excuse to visit this part of La Garrotxa.
The Romanesque churches of La Vall de Bianya
The traces of the history of La Vall de Bianya can be followed in this itinerary that visits the 15 Romanesque churches that decorate this peaceful corner of La Garrotxa.
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Adib-Hajbaghery, M. and Masoudi Alavi, N. (2007) Evaluating the patients with osteoporotic neck femor bone fractures in Kashan. Feyz Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 10.
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Ai, J. and Zarifkar, A. and Khatamsaz, S. and Shahriari, H. (2007) Effect of gamma ray (25 gray) on spermatogenesis and role of epinephrine as a protector in adult rat. Feyz Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 11.
Alani, B. and Zarghami, N. and Ansarin, Kh. and Rafati, S.N. and Mohajeri, A. (2007) Assessing sensitivity and specificity of telomerase, parathyroid hormone, carcinoembryogenic antigen (CEA) and cyfra-21-1 in lung cancer diagnosis. Feyz Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 11.
Asemi, Z. and Taghizadeh, M. (2007) Comparison of true protein digestibility (TPD) of wheat flour and wheat flour mixture plus soy protein with casein standard protein. Feyz Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 11.
Askarian, M. and Moravveji, S.A. (2007) Concordance of perioperative prophylactic antibiotic therapy with national Iranian guidelines in Shiraz University Hospitals, Shiraz- Iran, 2004. Feyz Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 11.
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Ebadi, S.A.R. and Rahimi Lenji, E. and Taghadosi, M. and Khorshidi, A. and Akbari, H. (2007) Effect of garlic on blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Feyz Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 11.
Faghri, J. and Gorbani, A. (2007) Isolation of nocardia from bronchoalveolar lavage and sputum specimens of patients referring to Isfahan T.B center, 2005. Feyz Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 11.
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Golbidi, S. and Ebadi, S.A.R. and Mesdaghinia, A. (2007) Preventive effect of shoseiryuto on oleic acid induced hypoxemia in guinea pigs. Feyz Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 10.
Jalali-khanabadi, B.A. and Sadeghi, A. (2007) Relationship between serum lipids levels and lipid oxidizability in hypertensive patients. Feyz Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 11.
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Mirrasekhian, E. and Salehnia, M. (2007) Effect of vitrification with single agent in stepwise manner using different concentrations of ethylene gycol on the morphology of mouse ovarian tissue. Feyz Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 11.
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Do career tests work?
One in five workers having taken career assessment tests
Problems with the tests aren't about the tests but how they're used
Tests can give people ideas of possible careers to match their interests
Do make sure the test meets the two primary criteria: valid and reliable
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By Mary Lorenz
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(CareerBuilder.com) -- As a child, you were sure you were going to grow up to be a cowboy, but somewhere between waking up for Saturday morning cartoons and staying up for Conan, however, you traded in your cowboy hat for a briefcase.
While it's fine that you never became a cowboy, you can't say that you've ever pursued anything with the same passion you once had for life on the open range.
For whatever reason, you sort of just "fell" into the job you have today, and honestly, you're less than thrilled. So why stay?
If you've ever considered changing jobs or careers, you're not alone.
Results from a recent CareerBuilder.com survey indicate that three quarters of American workers have changed career paths at least once, and one third of American workers are interested in changing careers right now.
With one in five workers having utilized them, career assessment tests ranked among the most popular methods respondents used to research a new job (in addition to exploring web sites and consulting with friends and family, former co-workers and others in the industry).
Despite their popularity, however, how effective are career assessment tests in helping people find jobs that they're not only good at, but passionate about as well?
"An assessment can be very useful in conjunction with other activities to help a person find or create the best path," says Gayle Lantz, an organizational development consultant who specializes in leadership and career development.
She says there are a variety of career assessments in the marketplace, some more helpful than others; however, the majority of the problem people encounter with career assessments is not the tests themselves, but how people use them.
Andrea Kay, career consultant and author of Life's a Bitch and Then You Change Careers: 9 Steps to Get Out of Your Funk and on to Your Future, agrees.
"Most people are looking for short-cuts to find just the right career and are hoping that a test will be their answer," she says.
Approaching a test in this manner, however, will only lead to disappointment. In her experience, tests don't give people the necessary information needed to make a wise career decision.
But while they might not be a magic bullet, Kay admits that tests can be effective in giving people ideas of possible careers that might match their skills and interests, get them thinking about how well-suited they might be for a particular career, and measure their interests, skills or values.
Steve Boller, the director and head career coach of the career guidance program The Oxford Program, offers the following tips to help people make the best use of career assessment tests.
Don't expect a career assessment to point you to your dream job. Most career tests measure one aspect of a person, such as interests, personality or aptitude, and the results are merely suggestions based on that one area of assessment.
Just because a person has an interest in marine biology doesn't mean he or she has the natural abilities for the work.
Do make sure the test meets the two primary criteria: valid and reliable.
Validity indicates how well the test measures what it says it measures, and if a test is reliable, the results of the test will be consistent if taken multiple times.
Do give honest answers. If an individual consciously or subconsciously answers questions to fit an outcome he or she has in mind, the results will not be very useful.
While realizing your dream job may be more than just a filled-out Scantron sheet away, career assessment tests can be extremely valuable in giving people a jump start in choosing career paths that fit their interests, best utilize their skills or match their personalities.
According to Lantz, "What is most important is making sure you understand the purpose of the assessment and work with a professional who is skilled in helping interpret results." E-mail to a friend
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