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CRiB's June Tune....
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By now the village should be planted up and looking fabulous for the summer.
Thank you to all those who have helped with securing the new planters and pots, planting them up and to those who have volunteered to water and dead head them through the coming months. So much goes on behind the scenes, so thank you to all our lovely volunteers, it wouldn't happen without you.
Granny's Garden
You will also see some changes at Granny's Garden. We are creating a rose garden in memory of Madelaine King-Oakley and two of our volunteers, Pat & Sue are creating a ground cover garden on the bank at the south end of the garden.
A huge thank you to Annette who did the first cut of the year and to Geoff, Annette and others who will cut the grass this summer. We have had donations from the village hall, and the WI towards this and hope there are more to come.
Front Garden Competition 2019
We are now open to entries for this year's front garden competition. Last year we had 22 entries, so if you entered last year, we hope you will do so again and we hope for new entries too. This year there is no colour scheme just a riot of colour.
The criteria for judging will be:
Use of sustainable plants
Horticultural excellence
If you would like to enter just email Gina with your Name, Address, Post code and telephone number.
Judging will take place during the week of 22nd -29th June.
Let's hope we have lots of entries to make our village look beautiful.
Curry Rivel Young Gardener of the Year Award
CRiB is creating an award in memory of Madelaine KingOakley who did so much for the village and was instrumental in setting up Curry Rivel in Bloom. She was a hard working member of the group and loved gardening.
The award will be for a young gardener 16 and under who lives in the village.
To be involved in a gardening project in the village
To be 'Nature Friendly'
To show use of water saving, sustainable planting,
use of recycling
To talk about your plants and show good results
There will be a cup, certificate and a garden voucher as the prize.
Children should ask their parents to email or contact the CRiB chair.
For more details contact Gina. cribsomerset@gmail.com tel 01458 762296.
Entries by 10th June please. The South West in Bloom Judges will present the award.
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US lawmakers work on articles of impeachment against Trump
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) takes questions on the status of the House impeachment inquiry of US President Donald Trump during her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, December 5, 2019 Reuters
In a televised announcement on Thursday, Pelosi said she had directed Jerrold Nadler, the Judiciary panel's chairman, to draw up the formal charges, which will subsequently be put for a vote in the full House
Democrats in the US House of Representatives on Friday will deliberate over what charges to bring against President Donald Trump, after Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered the Judiciary Committee to draft formal articles of impeachment.
The committee could draft and recommend the articles by December 12, after more than two months investigating, interviewing witnesses and holding hearings into whether the Republican president abused the power of his office.
In a televised announcement on Thursday, Pelosi said she had directed Jerrold Nadler, the Judiciary panel's chairman, to draw up the formal charges, which will subsequently be put for a vote in the full House.
She called it a historic day.
"It was taking us across a threshold on this that we just had no choice. I do hope that it would be remembered in a way that honors the vision of our founders, what they had in mind for establishing a democracy," Pelosi told CNN later Thursday.
At the heart of the Democratic-led House impeachment inquiry is Trump's request that Ukraine launch an investigation targeting Joe Biden. The former vice president is a top contender for the Democratic nomination to face Trump in the November 2020 presidential election.
Trump denies wrongdoing and has not cooperated with the investigation, which he calls a hoax. He could face an impeachment charge of obstruction of Congress in addition to one alleging abuse of power. Some lawmakers and legal experts have speculated that he could also face charges of bribery or obstruction of justice.
After refusing all requests to hand over documents and ordering administration officials not to testify, Trump faces another deadline on Friday.
Nadler has given the president until 5pm (2200 GMT) to say whether he or his legal counsel will participate in upcoming Judiciary proceedings by calling witnesses, introducing evidence and making a presentation.
"We're still waiting until 5 o'clock tomorrow to hear from the president, whether he wants to present to the committee, and if he wants to, it will be done - I presume - next week. That's all I'm going to say," Nadler said on Thursday as he left a meeting with Pelosi.
Committee Republicans have been given the same deadline to request witnesses, including any they might want to subpoena.
High crimes or rushed process?
The Judiciary Committee has held just one hearing since five days of public hearings before the House Intelligence Committee ended Novmeber 21.
On Wednesday, three constitutional law experts called by Democratic lawmakers told the committee that Trump had committed impeachable offenses. A fourth expert called by Republicans called the inquiry rushed and its findings inconclusive.
Nadler has scheduled another hearing for Monday, at which lawyers for the Judiciary and Intelligence committees will discuss the impeachment investigation.
The probe is focusing on a July 25 telephone call in which Trump asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to open an investigation into Biden and his son Hunter and into a discredited theory promoted by Trump and his allies that Ukraine, not Russia, meddled in the 2016 US election.
Hunter Biden joined the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma while his father was vice president. Trump has accused the Bidens of corruption. They have denied wrongdoing and the allegations have not been substantiated.
Democrats accuse Trump of abusing his power by withholding $391 million in security aid to Ukraine - a vulnerable U.S. ally facing Russian aggression - as leverage to pressure Kiev into investigating the Bidens, and promising Zelenskiy a coveted White House meeting.
Republicans accuse Democrats of conducting a politically motivated witch hunt aimed at ousting Trump. They say Trump's actions in Ukraine were focused on weeding out corruption.
If the House passes the articles of impeachment as expected, the U.S. Senate would hold a trial on whether to convict Trump and remove him from office. Republicans control the Senate and have shown little support for his removal.
No US president has ever been removed from office through impeachment. Republican Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 after the House began the process in the Watergate corruption scandal.
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Buying a diamond could be one of the most important purchases in one’s life. The following tips may help make it easier to make this important purchase.
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This illustrates that no matter how large the diamond, its cut and proportions determine how brilliant the diamond really is.
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Concrete House in Mar Azul Forest by BAK Architects
BAK Architects designed this concrete house in the forest of Mar Azul in Argentina.
Full description after the photos….
Mar Azul is a seaside town at 400km south of Buenos Aires, characterized for his large dune beach and his leafy coniferous forest. The owners, has chosen a field in the forest with a challenging topography, away from the sea and from the most lived zone, to construct a cottage without loosing the important presence of the landscape.
With the experience of a constructed house in the same landscape (Mar Azul House), with satisfactory results, allows us to perform and develop functional and aesthetics-constructed issues in the next project, emphasizing to perform the selected system and resolve the location in the complex topography.
In the moment to choose the construction alternatives we focus in a low budget, reduce impact in the landscape, minimum or none posterior maintenance and a short time of construction.
Following this parameters the house was solved like a concrete prism of extended proportions and minimum height. Is located in a flat surface in the terrain who has a strong diagonal slope (6m difference between opposite corners).
This way it is scarcely modified the section of dune and the views are not interrupted from the bordering lots to the great landscape since a short term from immediate surroundings a ground will be appraised permanently (in fact the ceiling of the house) will be covered by dry foliage of the pines.
The construction is located parallel short side of the lot and the slope of the dune is oblique respect to the orthogonal one, the house appears halfed-bury in one of its angles and with their foundations exposed in the opposite one.
Of way so that the pure form contains the summer activities seems to emerge from the dune with two differentiates façades. The SW façade it is sunk in the sand with an opening that crosses it of end to end and whose height is accompanying the slope of the dune. In the other hand the NW façade it is a curtain wall like a balcony that allows distant views but at the same time it is partially protected of the glances from the street by partition walls, that they vary its position and amount according to the atmosphere that they protect.
The glasses reflect the landscape as well the house is observed from outside, they create and emphasize a series of vertical elements of much protagonism (true and reflected trees, true and reflected thin walls), that reduce importance of the strong horizontal presence of the prism. And offer at the observer changing sights while it’s moving.
The functional organization
It is a prototype plan. On the balcony façade the main ambiences one after one, are united by a deck. On the sunken façade, we find the bathrooms and the kitchen. In the end that goes “unearthing itself”, the dining room.
The house does not count a main entrance. It is a flexible construction that we can enter by anyone of other rooms.
The “concrete furniture” defines the dormitories. These ones are 0.70m separated from the curtain wall façade through two “paños fijos” that can be removed or be replaced by doors. With this resource the rooms enlarge visually extending on the contiguous one and in any location of the house can be possible recomposed the totally of the façade.
The place to park the car, the barbecue and the platform to sunbathe and refresh yourself and all the outer activities are determinate by the own topography of the place and not was organized by functional reasons.
It has also been decided not “ajardinar” the lot, to maintain the natural quality of the landscape.
It is decided for this new experience to eliminate the structural iron cross section to take to the limit the concept of null later maintenance. The plan of the house (6.90m x 14m) is a reinforced concrete slab that rest in the partition walls of the main façade. In the opposite side was resolved with a jutting out that makes possible an opening in all the extension without intermediate supports.
The jutting out it is supported by three partitions walls that move of the line of the facade.
The inner partition walls are of revoked hollow bricks and painted with white latex. The floor “es de paños de alisado de cemento divididos por planchuelas de aluminio”. The join between walls and floor were solved with a “rehundido” aluminum cross section to the skirting board. The openings are of aluminum hard anodizing color dark bronze. The heating system, since natural gas in the zone does not exist, was solved with a wood burning stove that acclimatize the meeting place, the first dormitory and the corridor. The main dormitory and the baths are heated with electrical plates. A special aesthetic system for a particular habitat of life.
Our objective was to assure the arrival of natural light to all rooms. Incorporating a light entrance above the concrete furniture who contains the wood burning stove. Was projected a slice on the ceiling that produce in the walls and also in the floor multiple luminance effects that varies along the day. The same happens to the shadows of the thin walls in the façade. The protection of light and visual from outside was resolved by blackout curtains.
They were specially designed for this house, were made recovering Canadian pines wood from packing motor boxes. The table is a concrete slab together to exterior wall.
Place: Mar Azul, Buenos Aires, Argetina
Architects: Maria Victoria Besonias, Guillermo de Almelda, Luciano Kruk.
Collaborator: Sebastian Indrl
Land area: 595,50 m2
Built area: 90 m2
Contruction year: 2006/2007
Photography by Gustavo Sosa Pinilla and Daniela Mac Adden
Visit the website of BAK Architects – here.
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Civil Rights Courts Government Law
Planned Parenthood Seeks to Block Idaho Abortion Law
July 17, 2018 CATHY VALENTI
Idaho, planned parenthood
(CN) – The largest provider of reproductive health services in Idaho claimed in federal court Tuesday that a new Idaho law violates privacy of women seeking abortions and presents an onerous burden on medical practitioners and health care facilities that are required to report direct or indirect complications even when they might not be a result of the abortion procedure.
Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands filed the lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Idaho against the Attorney General’s Office, county prosecutors, the Department of Health and Welfare, and the state Boards of Medicine and Nursing, stating that the reporting requirements of the Abortion Complications Reporting Act, in effect as of July 1, 2018, are vague and convoluted, and many of the complications listed are “normal and expected side effects of abortion” or have no medical basis.
Some of the long list of complications medical practitioners are required to report, according to the complaint, include shock, coma and subsequent development of breast cancer, which could each be attributed to other procedures or conditions and refusing a follow-up visit, which is not a medical complication. In addition, the complaint states that depression or anxiety should also be reported, even though their incidence in women after an abortion procedure is similar to women after childbirth.
Hannah Brass Greer, chief legal counsel for the Planned Parenthood branch, said in a statement, “Abortion care is already incredibly safe. This is another attempt by Idaho politicians to shame and stigmatize people seeking abortion care and to spread the myth that abortion is dangerous.”
Idaho has current reporting requirements for abortion complications and even normal and expected adverse outcomes are rare, says the complaint. The Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics reports in 2017 there were 1,285 abortions performed in the state with 8 complications.
According to the lawsuit, healthcare facilities and practitioners are “left to guess what results qualify as ‘indirect’ results of an abortion.” The law states that failure on the part of medical personnel to disclose any complications that defendant agencies believe are related to the abortion can lead to civil and criminal fines and/or charges and incarceration, even if the complications happen decades later.
Although the law tries to assure practitioners and patients that publicly available reports will not disclose their identity, this promise of confidentiality has no force or effect under Idaho law, according to the lawsuit.
Patients are identified in reports by age, race, county, number of live births and even specific medical conditions, which the complaint says could easily identify specific patients in small and rural communities, as well as physicians, who could be at risk from anti-abortion activists who “make active efforts to identify and inflict reputational and physical harm on abortion providers.”
Greer said, “This law is nothing but government interference designed to restrict Idahoans access to legal reproductive healthcare” and that the law is “unconstitutional and should be struck down.”
The complaint asks the court to strike down the law and injunctive relief to keep the defendants from enforcing or threatening to enforce its conditions.
Scott Graf, director of constituent affairs for the attorney general’s office in Idaho, declined to comment on the lawsuit.
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Division 5 - Authorisation of payment and review
Division 5 : Authorisation of payment and review of decisions
11.2.21 Payment of SIA or ADB
The Secretary may authorise the payment to a person of an amount of SIA or ADB payable under this Part in relation to a member.
Without limiting the discretion of the Secretary under subsection 1, the Secretary may refuse to authorise a payment to a person if the person meets either of these conditions.
They failed, without reasonable excuse, to notify the Secretary under Division 4 section 11.2.14 of proceedings mentioned in that section.
They refused, or failed without reasonable excuse, to give a statutory declaration under Division 4 section 11.2.18.
See: Division 4, Avoidance of double benefits
If an amount is payable to a person who is under a legal disability, Chapter 1 Part 6 section 1.6.3 applies to the payment as if a reference to the CDF were a reference to the Secretary.
See: Chapter 1 Part 6 section 1.6.3, Payment of amount to a person under legal disability
11.2.22 Notice of decisions
The Secretary must give notice of a decision to authorise, or not to authorise, a payment of an amount of SIA or ADB in relation to a member.
The notice must be given to each person who is, to the Secretary's knowledge, one of the member's dependants.
The notice must have with it a statement by the Secretary of the Secretary's reasons for making the decision.
The notice must include a statement to the effect that, if dissatisfied with the decision, the person may do these things.
In the case of notice of a decision (other than a decision made by the Secretary under section 11.2.23 confirming or varying an earlier reviewable decision of the Secretary) – request reconsideration of the decision under section 11.2.23.
In the case of notice of a decision made by the Secretary under section 11.2.23 confirming or varying an earlier reviewable decision of the Secretary – apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of the decision so confirmed or varied.
Failure to comply with subsection 4 in relation to a decision does not affect the validity of the decision.
11.2.23 Reconsideration of decisions
A person who is dissatisfied with a decision of the Secretary (other than a decision made under this section) may, by notice in writing to the Secretary, request the Secretary to reconsider the decision.
The notice must be given to the Secretary within either of these times.
30 days after the day the person first receives notice of the decision.
Any further period that the Secretary allows.
The person must set out in the notice the reasons for the request.
The Secretary must reconsider the decision. The Secretary may do either of these things.
Confirm the decision.
Vary or revoke the decision.
11.2.24 Review by Tribunal of reconsidered decisions
An application may be made to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal for review of a decision of the Secretary to confirm or vary a decision under subsection 11.2.23.4.
Application to Reservists: Yes.
Definitions specific to Chapter 11 Part 2
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“For Decades, I Have Cringed Whenever Someone Called Me ‘Illegal’”
When it comes to how immigration is discussed on television—and throughout the news media in general—it was a typical news segment. At the CNN studio in New York City, I sat across from anchor Don Lemon while Derrick Morgan of the Heritage Foundation spoke via satellite from Washington, D.C. …
November 20, 2014 | Jose Antonio Vargas
When it comes to how immigration is discussed on television—and throughout the news media in general—it was a typical news segment. At the CNN studio in New York City, I sat across from anchor Don Lemon while Derrick Morgan of the Heritage Foundation spoke via satellite from Washington, D.C. As an undocumented immigrant, I was there to represent the “pro” side, while Morgan took the “anti” side, the topic being immigration reform—specifically, the Republican opposition to President Obama’s then-impending announcement on an executive order on immigration. But the moment Morgan characterized Obama’s possible actions as “executive amnesty”—which Morgan did in his very first sentence, saying “amnesty” nine times in less than five minutes—I flinched.
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City takes time on police-chief hire
City officials plan to take their time searching for the successor of retiring Police Chief Glenn Chrisman.
City takes time on police-chief hire City officials plan to take their time searching for the successor of retiring Police Chief Glenn Chrisman. Check out this story on dnj.com: https://on.dnj.com/1YzsZ9m
Scott Broden, USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee Published 2:38 p.m. CT Dec. 22, 2015 | Updated 11:03 p.m. CT Dec. 22, 2015
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MURFREESBORO — City officials plan to take their time searching for the successor to retiring Police Chief Glenn Chrisman.
"Police chief is a critical position in the city's organization," said City Manager Rob Lyons, the official who will make the hire for the position that he oversees. "There will be no rush to hire. The position is too important to rush to hire. We need the quality person, which may take a little more time."
Rob Lyons (Photo: Submitted)
Murfreesboro Deputy Police Chief Mike Bowen will be the interim chief after Chrisman retires Dec. 31, Assistant City Manager Jim Crumley said.
DNJ
MPD Chief Chrisman to retire in December
Bowen is one of 69 applicants competing for the job, Murfreesboro Human Resources Director Glen Godwin said. Two other Murfreesboro Police Department officers are competing: Lt. Steve Teeters, who oversees training; and Lt. Garry Carter, who oversees internal investigations of the officers pertaining to citizen complaints or other accusations of misconduct.
The city's job posting gave police chief applicants until Dec. 14 to apply for a job with an annual pay range from $94,391 to $113,269, which is less than the $122,528 that Chrisman would earn if he worked throughout a fiscal year that ends June 30. The chief's position oversees a department with about 332 employees, including 237 licensed officers.
"Human Resources is assisting the city manager’s office to screen candidates who meet the minimum job qualifications," Godwin said.
Crumley, who is one of two assistant city managers, said 39 of the applicants appear to meet the qualification requirements.
Crumley said he expects the city to narrow the field down to three to four recommended applicants who will then go through a one- to two-day assessment facilitated by the University of Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service.
Jim Crumley (Photo: Submitted)
"It's a very lengthy agenda," said Crumley, adding that City Manager Lyons will also be present for the assessment.
The city also used a similar MTAS assessment when Lyons hired Fire & Rescue Chief Mark Foulks, Crumley said.
Foulks started his job in August and replaced retired Fire & Rescue Chief Cumbey Gaines.
The assessment includes being interviewed by a panel of law-enforcement experts, Godwin said.
"Finalists will be invited for additional multiple rounds of interviewing, including participating in staff- and community-panel-structured interviews," Godwin said.
Overseeing city police
When it comes to the next police chief, the future leader will replace a retiring official who has served with the city since 1976.
Chrisman reflects on career
Chrisman advanced through the ranks from police officer to sergeant, lieutenant, captain and deputy chief before accepting appointment from former City Manager Roger Haley to be chief of police in September 2003.
“I have been blessed and privileged to serve as Murfreesboro Police chief for 12 years,” Chrisman said in a September news release that announced his pending retirement. “Words cannot express my heartfelt appreciation for the opportunities extended to me during my career at Murfreesboro Police.
"Our department is poised for an exciting future of law-enforcement excellence and leadership. It has been a deeply humbling experience to serve as your chief of police.”
In addition to overseeing police operations, the next chief will continue the efforts that started with Chrisman in the city establishing a new headquarters for the department. The city purchased the former Murfreesboro Medical Clinic building and eight acres on Highland Avenue for $4.7 million to convert the property into the headquarters.
Construction to retrofit the 125,000-square-foot building is supposed to start in early 2016, and the $48.1 million estimated project is expected to be completed 12 months later.
Search generates national interest
The city had applicants from several states, including Illinois, Kentucky, Texas, New Mexico, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, California, North Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
About 12 applicants tout being police chiefs of cities, and two list overseeing college police forces.
Former Grundy County (Tenn.) Sheriff David Myers, who served in the post from August 2005 to August 2014, is also applying.
Other applicants from Tennessee include Nathaniel Allen, who lists being deputy chief for the Knoxville Police Department; Michael Foster, who lists being the city manager of Decherd; Craig Moates, who lists being chief of police in McKenzie; James Paris, who lists being the former chief of police in Mason; and Stephanie Smith, who lists being chief of police in Caryville.
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MTSU football at Western Kentucky: Live updates
Following a 35-21 win at Charlotte, MTSU (5-5, 3-3 C-USA) will head to Bowling Green this weekend to face Western Kentucky (5-5, 3-3).
MTSU football at Western Kentucky: Live updates Following a 35-21 win at Charlotte, MTSU (5-5, 3-3 C-USA) will head to Bowling Green this weekend to face Western Kentucky (5-5, 3-3). Check out this story on dnj.com: https://www.dnj.com/story/sports/college/mtsu/2017/11/17/mtsu-football-western-kentucky-live-updates/868229001/
Erik Bacharach, USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee Published 7:09 p.m. CT Nov. 17, 2017 | Updated 11:59 p.m. CT Nov. 17, 2017
Following a 35-21 win at Charlotte, MTSU (5-5, 3-3 C-USA) will head to Bowling Green this weekend to face Western Kentucky (5-5, 3-3).(Photo: Erik Bacharach/DNJ)Buy Photo
Daily News Journal sports writer Erik Bacharach's running blog of Saturday's MTSU-Western Kentucky game at Houchens Stadium in Bowling Green.
Third overtime
WKU: Ryan Nuss hits a 37-yard field goal to give the Hilltoppers the 41-38 win.
MTSU: Canon Rooker misses a 42-yard field goal.
Second overtime
MTSU: West runs in for a 3-yard score. MTSU 38, WKU 38.
WKU: White throws a 13-yard pass to Cam Echols-Luper. WKU 38, MTSU 31.
First overtime
WKU: White throws a 5-yard pass to Nacarius Fant. WKU 31, MTSU 31.
MTSU: Thomas runs for a 2-yard score. MTSU 31, WKU 24.
4:51 remaining: Tavares Thomas runs for a 2-yard touchdown, his seventh rushing score of the season. MTSU 24, WKU 24.
Drive summary: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:51
9:42 remaining: White throws another bomb, this one to Lucky Jackson for a 93-yard score. WKU 24, MTSU 17
13:50 remaining: White completes a 65-yard touchdown pass to Towner for a touchdown. WKU 17, MTSU 17.
14:36 remaining: White throws a backwards pass that is dropped. MTSU linebacker Darius Harris recovers it and returns it 40 yards for a touchdown. MTSU 17, WKU 10.
14:56 remaining: Stockstill throws a fade into the left corner of the end zone, where Patrick Smith hauls it in for a 21-yard touchdown. MTSU 10, WKU 10.
2:35 remaining: Ryan Nuss converrts a 28-yard field goal. WKU 10, MTSU 3.
Drive summary: 10 plays, 69 yards, 3:45
4:34 remaining: On Terelle West's first carry of the game, the sophomore running back fumbles and Western Kentucky recovers for the game's first turnover.
12:19 remaining: Kicking into a strong wind, Canon Rooker has just enough leg to get a 49-yard field goal attempt to go. WKU 7, MTSU 3. Rooker now is 7-for-7 on field goals of 45 yards or longer this season.
Earlier in the drive, Stockstill had connected with Ty Lee on a 22-yard touchdown, but the paly was called back due to offensive pass interference.
Stats: For MTSU, Reed Blankenship had 6 total tackles and D.J. Sanders had 1.5 sacks. For WKU, Mike White completed 14-of-14 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown. WKU outgained MTSU 130-30 in total yardage.
6:41 remaining: Mike White passes to Deon Yelder for a 14-yard touchdown. WKU 7, MTSU 0. White's 33-yard pass to Kylen Towner helped set up the touchdown score, which came on a 3rd-and-2.
Kickoff: 7 p.m. CT.
TV: The game will be shown on CBS Sports Network.
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Duni AB is a Swedish limited public company which has been listed on NASDAQ in Stockholm since November 14, 2007. Governance of Duni takes place through General Meetings, the Board of Directors and the CEO, as well as Duni’s group management, in accordance with, among other things, the Swedish Companies Act, the Company’s Articles of Association and rules of procedure for the Board of Directors and the CEO. Representatives from Duni’s group management also serve as directors on the boards of subsidiaries.
Duni has undertaken to NASDAQ Stockholm to apply the Swedish Corporate Governance Code (the “Code”), which is applied by all Swedish companies whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market in Sweden. Duni applies the Code in its entirety.
General shareholders´ meetings
The General Meeting is the highest decision-making body. Here, the shareholders exercise their influence by voting on central issues, such as the adoption of the income statements and balance sheets, allocation of the company’s profits, discharge from liability for the directors and the CEO, election of Board of Directors and auditors, and compensation to the Board of Directors and auditors.
In accordance with the Swedish Companies Act, notice to attend Duni's annual general meeting must be given not earlier than six weeks and not later than four weeks prior to the meeting. Notice should be given through an announcement in Post och Inrikes Tidningar (The Official Gazette) and on Duni's website. Information about the notice is announced in Svenska Dagbladet and Sydsvenskan. In order to participate at a general meeting, a shareholder must notify the company thereof not later than the date stated in the notice.
Presentation from May 7, only in Swedish
Notice to the AGM
Documentation to AGM
Documentation to the AGM
Notice of the AGM
Presentation from 3 May, only in Swedish
CEO's speach, only in Swedish
The Nomination Committee nominates the persons to be proposed at the Annual General Meeting for election to Duni’s Board. Proposals are also produced regarding auditor fees, Board fees for the Chairman of the Board and other directors, as well as compensation for committee work. All proposals are presented at the Annual General Meeting as well as in the notice to attend and on the website prior to the Annual General Meeting. The Nomination Committee shall be comprised of representatives of Duni’s three largest shareholders as per September 30.
The following persons serve on the Nomination Committee, which is charged with presenting proposals to the Annual General Meeting in 2019 regarding the composition of Duni's Board of Directors, etc.:
Mr Rune Andersson, Mellby Gård Investerings AB
Mr Johan Strömgren, Carnegie fonder
Mr Bernard R. Horn, Jr., Polaris Capital Management, LLC
Mr Magnus Yngen, Chairman of Duni AB
During the period pending the 2019 Annual General Meeting, the Nomination Committee held two meetings at which minutes were taken. The work of the Nomination Committee begins by reviewing the independent evaluation of the current Board, which is carried out each year. The Nomination Committee considers that the Board functions well, that a composition comprising only five members provides for an effective Board of Directors, and that all directors are duly engaged and committed, including employee representatives. The Nomination Committee also notes that the Board is comprised of a sound and relevant mix of gender, skills and experience. The Nomination Committee proposed the re-election of the directors Pauline Lindwall, Alex Myers, Pia Rudengren and Magnus Yngen and new election of Thomas Gustafsson at the Annual General Meeting 2019. Johan Andersson had declined re-election.
Magnus Yngen
Chairman of the Board since 2016
Board Chairman: Fractal Design AB
Vice Chairman of the board of Intrum Justitia AB
Director: Dometic AB
President and CEO, Camfil
President and CEO, Dometic
President and CEO, Husqvarna
Executive Vice president, Electrolux
Mr Yngen holds a Master of Engineering and Licentiate of Technology from the Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm.
Elected 2008
Shares in Duni: 14,000
Independent in relation to the Company, company management and Duni’s larger shareholders
Thomas Gustafsson
Vice CEO and board member of Mellby Gård AB, Chairman of the board of Smart Eyes International AB and OJ Holding Sweden AB and board member of KappAhl AB (publ), Topeja Holding AB and Aros Kapital AB
Work experience: CEO of Duni AB (publ) 2012-2017, previous responsible for overseeing Mellby Gård’s consumer goods companies and before then President and CEO of 2E Group AB (publ). Senior executive positions at Spendrups Bryggeri AB, Brämhults Juice AB and Eckes Granini GmbH
Diploma in Business Administration
Not considered as independent of the company, the company management or Duni’s major shareholders
pauline Lindwall
Director McKesson Europe AG, Lantmännen and Swedish Match
Work experience: Category Director Coffee France and Southern Europe, Kraft/Mondelez, Switzerland
Several years of experience in various executive positions within the Nestlé Group both in Asia and Europe such as Country Business Manager Nestlé Nutrition in Germany and Indonesia
Ms. Lindwall holds a Bachelor of Science in BAE from the University of Växjö.
Shares in Duni: 1,000
Independent in relation to the Company, company management, and Duni’s largest shareholders.
Senior Industrial Advisor, Advent International
Chairman of the Board, NoseOption AB
President and CEO, Getinge AB
President and CEO, Hilding Anders Group
President, ArjoHuntleigh/Executive Vice President Getinge Group
Senior Vice President, Western Europe and Global Sales & Marketing as well as member of the management group of Carlsberg Breweries
Vice President Marketing & Innovation and member of the management group of Pripps-Ringnes (Orkla Drinks)
Several middle management positions at Unilever in Sweden and Germany
Mr Myers holds a BA in Organizational Behavior from Yale University, USA
pia rudengren
Board Chairman: Social Initiative AB.
Director: KappAhl AB, Boliden AB, AcadeMedia AB, Tikkurila Oyj and WeMind AB
Executive Vice President, W Capital Management AB
CFO and member of the management group, Investor AB
Ms. Rudengren holds an MSc in Economics and Business Administration from the Stockholm School of Economics.
Independent in relation to the Company, company management and Duni’s major shareholders.
Per-Åke Halvordsson
Employee representative for PTK
Mr Halvordsson is employed as management and organization resource at Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB
Mr Halvordsson has undertaken PTK board training
Shares in Duni: 0
Not independent in relation to the Company.
Employee representative for LO/Pappers
Mr Green is employed as an operator at TM3 at Rexcell Tissue & Airlaid AB
Shares in Duni 0
Not independent in relation to the company
BOARD & BOARD COMMITTEES
Magnus Yngen chairman, independent member member
Pauline Lindwall member, independent chairman
Alex Myers member, independent member
Pia Rudengren member, independent chairman
Thomas Gustafsson member, not independent*,**) member
Per-Åke Halvordsson union representative, not independent**)
union representative, not independent**)
*) not independent in relation to Duni's larger shareholder
**) not independent in relation to Duni
The Remuneration Committee prepares issues concerning remuneration and other benefits for corporate management, while decisions thereon are taken by Duni’s Board of Directors. Compensation and benefits for corporate management are evaluated through comparisons with market data provided by external sources. Such data demonstrates that Duni has competitive compensation levels and that the total compensation package is reasonable and not excessively high. Once a year, the Remuneration Committee evaluates the performance of senior executives and also certain second-tier managers in accordance with a systematic procedure.
The Remuneration Committee held three meetings in 2018 and comprises three members; Pauline Lindwall (Chairman), Johan Andersson and Magnus Yngen. The CEO participates at the meetings, as does the HR Director, who serves as a secretary at meetings of the Remuneration Committee.
Duni’s Audit Committee is responsible for ensuring the quality of the Company’s financial and business reporting. The Committee also evaluates Duni’s internal control processes and management of financial and operating risks. A special iterm on the yearly agenda addresses fraud and anti-corruption. The Committee meets regularly with the Company’s auditors in order to obtain information regarding the focus and scope of the external audit and to evaluate the work of the external auditors. The evaluation also covers the scope of any non-audit-related work performed by the auditors on behalf of Duni. When preparing a proposal regarding the election of auditors and compensation for audit work, the Nomination Committee is assisted by the Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee held four meetings in 2018 and comprises three members: Pia Rudengren (Chairman), Magnus Yngen and Alex Myers. The CFO and the Group Accounting manager, as well as the auditors, participate at all meetings.
johan Sundelin
President and Chief Executive Officer of Duni since October 2017.
Johan Sundelin held the position of CEO for Santa Maria within Paulig Group. Before this, he was CEO at Abba Seafood within the Orkla Group.
Johan Sundelin is Director of Svenska Retursystem AB as well as DLF and DLF Service AB.
Johan Sundelin holds a MSc in Business Administration from Umeå and York Universities.
Shareholdings (own and related parties): 3,000 shares
Synthetic share options: 75,000 shares
mats lindroth
Executive Vice President Finance/CFO at Duni since 2009 and has been employed at Duni since 1987.
Mats Lindroth holds a MSc in economics and business administration from the Stockholm School of Economics.
Shareholdings (own and related parties): 25 200 shares
fredrik malmgren
Executive Vice President Operations at Duni since 1 March 2015.
Fredrik Malmgren's most recent position was as founding partner at Montell & Partners AB, where he primarily focused on leading production and supply chain projects for multinational companies.
Fredrik Malmgren holds an MSc in Automation Engineering from Chalmers Institute of Technology, Gothenburg.
Malin CulliN
Executive Vice President HR since January 2020
Malin comes from the role as Global Employer Branding & Talent Manager at INTER IKEA Group and has prior to that worked within the field of HR in several different companies, such as Tarkett and Lyckeby Culinar. Malin has combined 18 years of experience within HR from a variety of positions.
Malin Cullin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and exam as officer in the Marines, submarine
Shares in Duni (own and related parties): 0
Synthetic share options: 0
Marielle Noble
Executive Vice President Communications and Customer Experience Director since September 2018.
Marielle has been employed at Duni since 2011 and has most recently been Marketing Director for Business Area Table Top, and prior to that, Marketing Director for Business Area Consumer. She has a solid background in marketing and corporate communications also from previous positions within PartnerTech and AudioDev.
Marielle Noble has a Bachelor of Communications from Lund University.
Shareholdings (own and related parties): 500 shares
Synthetic share options: 0 shares
Executive Vice President Corporate Development since September 2018.
Magnus has been employed at Duni since 2009 and comes from a position as Group Controller. Before that he worked in different controlling positions at Lindab AB and most previously as Business Controller Lindab Ventilation.
Magnus Carlsson has a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Finance and a Bachelor of Science in Politics and Economics from Lund University.
LINUS LEMARK
Executive Vice President Commercial since January 2020 and has been a member of the Duni Management Team since May 2012.
Linus Lemark has been employed at Duni since 2007 and comes from a position as Director Business Area Meal Service which he will maintain until we find a successor. Before that he was Innovation Director at The Absolut Company AB and Vice President at Aquavit in New York.
During the years 2007-2009 Linus Lemark was Corporate Development Manager respectively Marketing Manager Duni Food Solutions at Duni.
Linus Lemark has a MSc in economics and business administration from the Stockholm School of Economics.
Clas Thott
Executive Vice President Marketing since January 2020, and before that Marketing Director Table Top.
Clas Thott has experience as Marketing Director at AkzoNobel, Vice President Marketing at Hiab, and Global Marketing Manager at Hilding Anders.
Clas Thott holds an MSc in Economics & Business Administration from Lund University.
Risk factors for Duni
A number of risk factors may affect Duni's operations in terms of both operational and financial risks. Operational risks are normally handled by each operating unit and financial risks are managed by the Group's Treasury department, which is included as a unit within the Parent Company.
Duni is exposed to a number of operational risks which it is important to manage. The development of attractive product ranges, particularly the Christmas collection, is very important in order for Duni to achieve satisfactory sales and income growth. Duni addresses this issue by constantly developing its range. Approximately 25% of the collection is replaced each year in response to, and to create new, trends.
A weaker economic climate over an extended period of time in Europe could lead to a reduction in the number of restaurant visits. Reduced market demand and increased price competition, may affect volumes and gross margins partly through increased discounts and customer bonuses. Fluctuations in prices of raw materials and energy constitute an operational risk which has an impact on Duni's operating income.
Duni’s finance management and its handling of financial risks are regulated by a finance policy adopted by the Board of Directors. The Group divides its financial risks between currency risks, interest rate risks, credit risks, financing and liquidity risks. These risks are controlled in an overall risk management policy which focuses on unforeseeability on the financial markets and endeavors to minimize potential adverse effects on the Group’s financial results. Duni's management of financial risks is described in greater detail in the Annual Report as per 31 December 2018.
At the Annual General Meeting held on May 8, 2018 PricewaterhouseCoopers AB was elected auditor, with Carl Fogelberg as auditor-in-charge.
The auditors review the annual accounts and the Annual Report as well as the Company’s ongoing operations and routines in order to express an opinion regarding the accounts and management by the Board of Directors and the CEO.
The audit of the annual accounts and Annual Report is conducted in January-February. Thereafter, compliance with the Annual General Meeting’s guidelines regarding remuneration for senior executives is audited. The auditors participate at all meetings of the Audit Committee during the year. In October, an interim audit is carried out in combination with a general review of Duni’s report for the third quarter.
In addition to Duni, Carl Fogelberg is also auditor-in-charge in Öresundsbro Konsortiet I/S and Sparbanken Sjuhärad AB (Publ) and co-auditor in Haldex AB and Victoria Park AB. Carl Fogelberg is an authorized public accountant and member of FAR SRS. Apart from the audit engagement, fees to PwC for other engagements during 2018 totalled SEK 4.6M (2017: SEK 4.0M).
Vid sidan av Duni är Carl Fogelberg även huvudansvarig revisor i Öresundsbro Konsortiet I/S och Sparbanken Sjuhärad AB (Publ) samt medpåskrivande revisor i bland annat Haldex AB samt Victoria Park AB. Carl Fogelberg är auktoriserad revisor och medlem av FAR SRS. Arvode för övriga uppdrag till PwC förutom revisionsuppdraget uppgick under 2018 till sammanlagt 4,6 (2017: 4,0) MSEK.
The current articles of association were adopted at the Annual General Meeting held on May 6, 2009. They provide, among other things, that the registered office shall be in Malmö, that members of the Board of Directors shall be elected each year for a term of office until the close of the next Annual General Meeting, and that each share shall carry one vote.
The articles of association are adopted by the general shareholders' meeting and contain certain mandatory information of a fundamental nature for the company.
Duni's articles of association provide, among other things, that the directors are elected each year at the annual general meeting for a term until the close of the next annual general meeting. All shares in Duni carry equal voting rights.
The company’s name is Duni AB (Reg. No. 556536-7488). The company is a public company (publ).
The object of the company’s business is to, directly or indirectly, conduct business in production, development and sales of consumer related articles for serving and packaging of meals, and any other activities compatible therewith.
The company’s registered office should be situated in Malmö, Sweden.
The company’s share capital should be not less than SEK forty million ten thousand (40,010,000) and not more than SEK one hundred sixty million forty thousand (160,040,000).
The company should have not less than thirty two million eight thousand (32,008,000) shares and not more than one hundred twenty eight million thirty two thousand (128,032,000) shares.
The board of directors elected by the shareholders’ meeting should consist of not less than three (3) members and not more than twelve (12) members.
In addition to the members of the board of directors elected yearly at the general annual meeting, a member of the board and deputy member of the board can from time to time be appointed in accordance with the Private Sector Employees Act (1987:1245).
The company must have one (1) or two (2) auditors and one (1) or two (2) deputy auditors, or a registered public accounting firm be elected.
The company’s financial year is to comprise 1st January – 31st December.
Shareholders’ meeting is to be held yearly within six months from the end of each financial year. The shareholder’s meeting is to be held in Stockholm or Malmö, Sweden, at the discretion of the board of directors.
The following business shall be addressed at the annual shareholders’ meetings:
Election of a chairman of the meeting;
Preparation and approval of the voting list;
Election of one or two persons who shall approve the minutes of the meeting;
Determination of whether the meeting was duly convened
Approval of the agenda;
Submission of the annual report and the auditors’ report and, where applicable, the consolidated financial statements and the auditors’ report for the group;
Resolutions regarding
a) The adoption of the income statement and the balance sheet and, when applicable, the consolidated income statement and the consolidated balance sheet;
b) Resolutions regarding allocation of the company’s profits or losses in accordance with the adopted balance sheet;
c) Resolutions regarding discharge of the members of the board of directors and the managing director from liability;
Determination of fees for members of the board of directors and auditors;
Election of the members of the board of directors and, where applicable, auditors and deputy auditors;
Other matters, which are set out in the Swedish Companies Act (2005:551) or the company’s articles of association.
Notice convening a general meeting shall be given by announcement in Post- och Inrikes Tidningar and on the company's website. It shall be announced in Svenska Dagbladet that notice of a general meeting has been made. The notices shall be published within the time limits stipulated in the Swedish Companies Act (2005:551).
Shareholders who want to participate in shareholders’ meetings are to notify the company not later than 4.00 pm CET the day which is specified in the notice to the meeting. The last-mentioned day may not be a Sunday, other public holiday, Saturday, Midsummer Eve, Christmas Eve or New Years Eve and not fall earlier than the fifth weekday prior to the meeting.
The company’s shares are to be registered in a securities register in accordance with the Swedish Financial Instruments Accounts Act (1998:1479).
Corporate Governance documents
Corporate Social Responsibility Report
mats.lindroth@duni.com
Communications & Customer Experience Director
marielle.noble@duni.com
Duni AB
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Back to Journals » International Journal of Nanomedicine » Volume 9 » Issue 1
Development of nucleic acid vaccines: use of self-amplifying RNA in lipid nanoparticles
Authors Rodríguez-Gascón A, del Pozo-Rodríguez A, Solinís MA
Accepted for publication 15 February 2014
Published 10 April 2014 Volume 2014:9(1) Pages 1833—1843
DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IJN.S39810
Alicia Rodríguez-Gascón, Ana del Pozo-Rodríguez, María Ángeles Solinís
Pharmacokinetic, Nanotechnology and Gene Therapy Group (PharmaNanoGene), Faculty of Pharmacy, Centro de Investigación Lascaray Ikergunea, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Abstract: Self-amplifying RNA or RNA replicon is a form of nucleic acid-based vaccine derived from either positive-strand or negative-strand RNA viruses. The gene sequences encoding structural proteins in these RNA viruses are replaced by mRNA encoding antigens of interest as well as by RNA polymerase for replication and transcription. This kind of vaccine has been successfully assayed with many different antigens as vaccines candidates, and has been shown to be potent in several animal species, including mice, nonhuman primates, and humans. A key challenge to realizing the broad potential of self-amplifying vaccines is the need for safe and effective delivery methods. Ideally, an RNA nanocarrier should provide protection from blood nucleases and extended blood circulation, which ultimately would increase the possibility of reaching the target tissue. The delivery system must then be internalized by the target cell and, upon receptor-mediated endocytosis, must be able to escape from the endosomal compartment into the cell cytoplasm, where the RNA machinery is located, while avoiding degradation by lysosomal enzymes. Further, delivery systems for systemic administration ought to be well tolerated upon administration. They should be safe, enabling the multiadministration treatment modalities required for improved clinical outcomes and, from a developmental point of view, production of large batches with reproducible specifications is also desirable. In this review, the concept of self-amplifying RNA vaccines and the most promising lipid-based delivery systems are discussed.
Keywords: self-amplifying RNA vaccine, RNA replicon, liposomes, solid lipid nanoparticles, nucleic acid vaccines
Nucleic acid vaccines
The application of new technologies to identify protective antigens, to optimally present antigens to the immune system, and to manufacture vaccines using highly characterized, synthetic methods of production has greatly facilitated the discovery and development of new and improved vaccines.1 Genetic vaccines involve direct immunization with RNA or DNA encoding the antigen(s) of interest and have as one of their main advantages the simplicity and purity with which they can be produced.2 The use of nucleic acid-based vaccines to combine the benefits of in situ expression of antigens with the safety of inactivated and subunit vaccines has been a key advancement. Upon their discovery more than 20 years ago, nucleic acid vaccines promised to be a safe and effective means to mimic immunization with a live organism vaccine, particularly for induction of T-cell immunity.3 Gene-based vaccines are under development for a broad variety of applications, ranging from vaccines to immunotherapies for infectious diseases, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and allergy. Nucleic acid vaccines have significant advantages over conventional vaccines,4 including: safety, since living organisms and potent adjuvants are not required; effectiveness, since after immunization they express antigens in situ, mimicking a true infection; induction of both B and T-cell responses (including cytotoxic T lymphocytes); specificity, since they induce the immune response only to the antigen of interest; and relatively low production cost, high stability, ease of manipulation, and the possibility of expressing complex antigens such as transmembrane proteins.5
DNA vaccines are bacterial plasmids constructed to express an encoded protein following in vivo administration and subsequent transfection of cells.6 Initially, these plasmids were thought to function simply as a shuttle system for the gene, resulting in the in situ production of antigen (for vaccines) or therapeutic protein (for gene therapy applications). Since the initial demonstration that such a plasmid encoding a viral protein could result in both cellular and antibody immunity, as well as protection from viral challenge (including cross-strain challenge by a strain of virus quite different from the strain from which the gene was cloned), the technology has been used for wide-ranging applications, from a laboratory tool to licensed veterinary vaccines, and is under development for a variety of human biomedical applications.
Besides DNA, the naturally transient and cytosolically active messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules are seen as a possibly safer and more potent alternative to DNA for gene vaccination. Optimized mRNA was demonstrated to be a potent gene vaccination vehicle when delivered naked, in liposomes, or coated on particles. mRNA can also be utilized for transfecting dendritic cells ex vivo, which are then transferred back to the patient or directly administered in vivo. For instance, in a Phase I clinical trial, it was shown that tumor-associated antigen-mRNA-electroporated mature dendritic cells are capable of inducing tumor-associated antigen-T-cell responses in multiple myeloma patients after stem cell transplantation. Moreover, vaccination was well tolerated with limited toxicity.7
The proof of concept of the utility of RNA in vaccination was demonstrated when intramuscular injection of mRNA in mice resulted in local production of an encoded protein8 and induction of immune responses against an encoded antigen.9 A large body of nonclinical data and a considerable number of clinical studies have demonstrated the excellent safety profile of mRNA-based immunotherapeutic strategies, mainly in tumor vaccination.10 Moreover, induction of target-specific immune responses has been established in vaccinated patients, albeit at weak levels in most cases.
The use of RNA in vaccination has been studied mainly with mRNA or nonamplifying RNA, and to a lesser extent, with self-amplifying RNA generated with modified RNA from virus. Moreover, RNA interference (RNAi) has also been studied as a possible strategy in vaccination. RNAi is a natural process based on complementarity between RNA and its target mRNA to cause destruction of the target.11 In a previous study, RNAi-mediated chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) silencing prevented human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in BLT mice and, therefore, it may be useful as anti-HIV prophylaxis.12 The blockage of negative regulatory molecules on dendritic cells with RNAi has also been studied to prevent and treat chronic virus infections.13 One of the highly potential applications for the clinical use of RNAi is cancer vaccination; the suppression of gene expression (for instance, certain cytokines) in dendritic cells has been shown to enhance their immunostimulatory capacity and to result in an enhanced antitumor response.14
Gene targets for vaccination with RNA include reporter genes,15 tumor antigens,16 viral antigens,17 and allergens.18 Table 1 presents several diseases that can potentially be treated with RNA vaccines. Regardless of the encoded antigen, viruses with an RNA genome are able to induce the innate immune response of the host.19 This means that certain RNA molecules may cause a strong innate response that leads to induction of a broad and efficient adaptative immune response.20 For instance, double-stranded RNA, normally not present in cells but synthesized during viral replication, is recognized by host cells as a signal to mount a strong immune response.21 It has been shown that induction of antigen-specific immunity can be achieved by administering RNA vaccines through several routes, ie, intravenous, intradermal, subcutaneous, intranodal, and intrasplenic.1 Additionally, mRNA has also been used via intradermal application to induce its uptake by Langerhans cells and dermal dendritic cells for further transport to the lymph node.
Table 1 Diseases potentially treated with RNA vaccines
Abbreviations: mRNA, messenger ribonucleic acid; dsRNA, double-stranded ribonucleic acid.
Although attention has been mainly focused on plasmid-based DNA vaccines, use of RNA also has advantages.5 First, the theoretical risk of vector integration into the host genome and subsequent malignant cell transformation is omitted. Second, due to the relatively short half-life of the RNA molecule, its expression is transient and, therefore, exposure to the antigen is more controlled. Consequently, the risk when using tumor-associated antigen genes such as proto-oncogenes for immunization decreases. Moreover, this transient expression minimizes the risk of induction of tolerance.17 Third, RNA must be released into the cytoplasm to be transcribed into the protein, rendering its application much safer.22 However, DNA must be delivered into the nucleus for transcription into mRNA, which is transported back to the cytoplasm to be translated; therefore, DNA must cross the nuclear membrane, a limiting step that is avoided with RNA. Several studies have shown that microinjections of plasmid DNA into the cytoplasm of nondividing cells resulted in very low levels of gene expression, but direct intranuclear injection of the same number of plasmid DNA copies led to efficient transfection.23 Therefore, an additional advantage of RNA-based vaccines is the possibility to transfect slow or nondividing cells, the nuclear membrane of which is much more difficult to cross than rapidly dividing cells.24
RNA can be produced by a cell-free enzymatic transcription reaction, thus avoiding the use of micro-organisms or cultured cells in manufacturing, with associated quality and safety issues. This method enables simple downstream purification and very rapid and cost-effective manufacturing.25 Lyophilization studies have shown that RNA vaccines are not less stable than conventional vaccines that require a cold chain to be effective.26 Therefore, mRNA can be produced in large amounts and with good manufacturing practice quality, thus allowing further development of mRNA-based therapies.
In Europe, all mRNA-based therapies fall under the scope of the regulation for advanced therapy medicinal products.27,28 According to the European regulation,28 a “gene therapy medicinal product is an active substance which contains or consists of a recombinant nucleic acid used in or administered to human beings”; therefore, mRNA is categorized as gene therapy. In contrast, in the USA, mRNA-based vaccination therapies are not considered as gene therapy since they do not imply the same risks as they are not capable of integrating into the genome.10 This means that, at least in the USA, clinical translation of mRNA-based medicinal products is simpler and faster than that of DNA-based therapies.
In spite of the advantages of RNA vaccines in comparison with those that are DNA-based, few studies have explored approaches to increase the delivery and effectiveness of mRNA vaccines in vivo. As a result, knowledge concerning the potency of nonviral delivery of mRNA vaccines is scarce and data describing their immunological properties are largely lacking.17 Clinical experience with RNA vaccines is limited. There are some experiences in Phase I/II clinical vaccination trials with mRNA that codes for tumor antigens;29,30 these studies have shown that the treatment is feasible and safe, although the clinical effectiveness for antitumor immunotherapy must be evaluated in further trials.
Self-amplifying RNA vaccines
Self-replicating RNA vectors (termed RNA replicons) have been developed based on advancements in the molecular virology of single-stranded RNA viruses. They are a form of a nucleic acid-based vaccine derived from either positive-strand or negative-strand RNA viruses. The gene sequences encoding structural proteins in these RNA viruses are replaced by mRNA encoding antigens of interest as well as by the RNA polymerase for RNA replicon replication and transcription.31 The foreign genes inserted in place of the structural protein gene region, when introduced into cells, will replicate and express the heterologous genes, inducing synthesis of large amounts of the foreign gene product within the cell, reaching levels of 15%–20% of total cell protein.32 Self-amplifying RNA can be regarded as “disabled” virus vectors that are capable of amplifying within the cytoplasm of host cells for a prolonged period but are unable to produce infectious progeny.33 They may be potentially more potent than mRNA vaccines. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a self-amplifying RNA. As RNA replicons encode gene sequences of structural proteins and an RNA transcript form, their size is larger than that of conventional nonamplifying mRNA.4
Figure 1 Scheme showing a self-amplifying RNA derived from an alphavirus in which structural genes have been replaced by the gene of interest.
For vaccine application, the genes encoding the structural proteins are replaced by the antigen or antigens of interest. Their production under special conditions (eg, packaging cell lines) leads to formation of single-round infectious particles carrying RNAs encoding the antigens.34 In this way, transient high levels of antigen production can be achieved without the use of a “live” spreading viral infection.
The most studied RNA molecules of this class are derived from alphavirus,4 such as Sindbis, Semliki Forest, and Venezuelan equine encephalitis viruses, and from flaviviruses35 (for instance, Kunjin virus and Yellow Fever virus). A major distinction between the alphavirus and flavivirus replicons is their cytopathic nature; alphavirus replicons are generally cytopathic and flavivirus replicons are generally noncytopathic, although whether cytopathicity is an advantage or disadvantage still remains unclear. In a previous study,35 Semliki Forest virus (alphavirus) and Kunjin virus (flavivirus), when delivered as naked RNAs, elicited comparable CD8+ T-cell responses, but the Semliki Forest virus vectors elicited greater humoral responses to an encoded cytoplasmic antigen, ß-galactosidase. Studies in major histocompatibility complex class II-deficient mice revealed that neither vector could overcome the dependence of CD4+ T-cell help in development of humoral and cellular responses following immunization. These studies indicate that the distinct biology of the two replicon systems may differentially impact the adaptive immune response, and this may need to be considered when designing vaccination strategies. Therefore, replicons derived from different RNA viruses differ with regard to levels and duration of heterologous gene expression, allowing generation of a versatile toolbox for vaccine or gene therapy applications.36
As mRNA, RNA replicons are effective at eliciting antigen-specific humoral and cellular immune responses in animal models of infectious and noninfectious diseases.4 Like DNA vaccines and viral vectors, the RNA vaccine candidate induces both CD4+ and CD8+ T-cell responses, as transfection of host cells can facilitate antigen presentation by major histocompatibility complex molecules and priming of naive T lymphocytes. Self-amplifying RNA vaccines have been successfully assayed with many different antigens as vaccine candidates, and have been shown to be potent in several animal species, including mice,5 nonhuman primates,37 and humans.38 In a Phase I trial of an alphavirus replicon vaccine for cytomegalovirus in cytomegalovirus-seronegative adult volunteers, the vaccine was safe and induced neutralizing antibody and multifunctional T-cell responses against three cytomegalovirus antigens that are important targets for protective immunity.38 To the best of our knowledge, this has been the only clinical trial of self-amplifying mRNA for vaccination.
Although the possibility of an infection is eliminated because of removal of the genes encoding structural proteins, more research on the potential for induction of a harmful infection is needed. On the other hand, this kind of vaccine is more complex than nonamplifying mRNA vaccines, and their greater size and complexity make it difficult to design an efficient delivery system.
Delivery systems for self-amplifying RNA
A key challenge in realizing the broad potential of RNA-based therapeutics is finding safe and effective delivery methods. Unmodified RNA is unstable in the bloodstream, can be immunogenic, and does not readily cross membranes to enter cells. Therefore, chemical modifications and/or delivery material are required to bring RNA to its site of action without adverse effects.39 In some applications, effective delivery of naked RNAs, without a carrier, may be possible.40 However, systemic delivery to many tissues, including the liver, requires a vehicle to provide protection and to transport the RNA to the cells of interest. Therefore, the most important, and most difficult challenge in therapy using nucleic acids, including self-amplifying RNA vaccines, is the issue of delivery.41 Lately, there has been an important development of nonviral delivery systems for RNAi,39 but the experience with mRNA or self-amplifying RNA is very limited. However, most of the systems studied for delivery of the former can be applied to the latter.
Ideally, an RNA nanocarrier should provide protection from blood nucleases and extended blood circulation, which ultimately would increase the possibility of reaching the target tissue.42 The delivery system containing the RNA must then be internalized by the target cell and, upon receptor-mediated endocytosis, must be able to escape from the endosomal compartment into the cell cytoplasm where the RNA machinery is located, while avoiding degradation by lysosomal enzymes.43 Further, delivery systems for the systemic administration of RNA ought to be well tolerated upon administration. They should be safe, enabling the multiadministration treatment modalities required for improved clinical outcomes.44 From a manufacturing point of view, production of large batches with reproducible specifications is also desirable. A broad diversity of materials is under exploration to address the challenges of in vivo delivery, including viral and nonviral vectors. Although viral vectors have been extensively studied for delivery of nucleic acids, safety (immunogenicity and oncogenicity) concerns limit their clinical application. Nonviral vectors include inorganic particles, polymeric-based, cationic lipid-based, and peptide-based vectors, and physical methods such as electroporation, sonoporation, and magnetofection.41 Despite the delivery success achieved by some of these carriers, advances are necessary to allow the fullest application of RNA at the clinical level.
Self-amplifying RNA vaccines have been delivered mainly as naked RNA or with viral vectors. The practical utility of viral vectors, however, is limited by manufacturing considerations, cost-effectiveness, and potential adverse health effects.45 Very limited data have been published on nonviral delivery of RNA replicons, although it is a highly attractive approach. Moreover, and as mentioned in the section “Self-amplifying RNA vaccines”, RNA replicons usually have very large sizes (≈9 kb) compared with mRNA (≈2 kb), which adds an additional challenge to the development of drug delivery vehicles.
Lipid-based formulations as vehicles for self-amplifying RNA
Lipid-based formulations have been increasingly recognized as one of the most promising delivery systems for RNA due to their biocompatibility and their ease of large-scale production.45,46 Cationic lipids have been widely studied as synthetic materials for delivery of RNA. After mixing together, nucleic acids are condensed by cationic lipids to form lipid/nucleic acid complexes known as lipoplexes. These lipid complexes are able to protect genetic material from the action of nucleases and deliver it into cells by interacting with the negatively charged cell membrane.47 Many research groups focus their work on the design of new cationic lipids as candidates for gene delivery,48 and some of them have been assayed in clinical trials.49 Lipoplexes can be prepared by directly mixing positively charged lipids at physiological pH with negatively charged nucleic acids, so their preparation is simple. More complex lipid-based formulations including liposomes, nanoemulsions, and solid lipid nanoparticles, have also been studied in depth for nucleic acid delivery.47
To deliver RNA efficiently, several limiting steps must be overcome, including dissociation from the nanocarrier, cellular uptake, endosomal escape, and appropriate intracellular disassembly.50 The relationship between the physicochemical properties of the nanocarrier (particle size, RNA entrapment, acid dissociation constant) and biological barriers (for instance, cellular uptake), and that between biological barriers and RNA activity remain unclear.51 This lack of clarity is one of the reasons for poor in vitro–in vivo translation. This type of analysis aids in the identification of meaningful structure–function activity relationships, improves the in vitro screening process before in vivo use, and facilitates the future design of potent nanocarriers. In spite of that, significant progress has been made toward developing lipid-based systems for nucleic acids, such as immunostimulatory oligonucleotides, plasmid DNA containing therapeutic genes, and antisense oligonucleotides and RNA.41–43
Cationic lipids used in vitro and in vivo to prepare lipid-based formulations to deliver nucleic acids may have toxic effects, although there is little to no effect on organ function or tissue architecture if they are used at relatively low doses. However, acute inflammation and tissue damage may occur at higher doses.52 The toxic effect is due mainly to the cationic nature of the vector, although the biodegradability of the compound is also important.47 Upon intravenous administration, positively charged nanoparticles interact with negatively charged serum proteins, forming aggregates that accumulate mainly in the lungs, liver, and spleen. Moreover, lipoplexes often induce pulmonary toxicity associated with complement activation and inflammation.42 Therefore, formulations for RNA delivery must have adequate properties to minimize these effects.
Despite tremendous efforts to develop lipid-based formulations for drug delivery, only a few formulations are approved for clinical use, and none of them has included nucleic acids. Efforts must be focused primarily on two areas:53 1) technical aspects, such as manufacturing strategies, development of techniques for reproducible formulations, large-scale production, and conjugation of targeting molecules; and 2) novel concepts and approaches to accomplish on-demand release of active molecules from the lipid nanocarrier (based on the unique properties of the assembly components of lipid-based nanocarriers). Additionally, the delivery systems should be low-cost and accessible. Another factor that limits clinical application is the lack of well defined mandatory preclinical investigations for RNA-based approaches.
Liposomes are colloidal lipid-based and surfactant-based delivery systems composed of a phospholipid bilayer surrounding an aqueous compartment. They may present as spherical vesicles and can range in size from 20 nm to a few microns. Cationic lipid-based liposomes are able to complex with negatively charged nucleic acids via electrostatic interactions, resulting in complexes that offer biocompatibility, low toxicity, and the possibility of the large-scale production required for in vivo clinical applications.54 The lipid to RNA ratio, and overall lipid concentration used in forming these complexes, are very important for efficient gene delivery and vary depending on applications. Liposomes can fuse with the plasma membrane for uptake; once inside the cell, the liposomes are processed via the endocytic pathway and the genetic material is then released from the endosome/carrier into the cytoplasm. Compared with polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes have long been perceived as better drug delivery vehicles because of their superior biocompatibility, given that liposomes are basically analogs of biological membranes, and can be prepared from both natural and synthetic phospholipids.54
Several studies have shown the usefulness of liposomes in delivery of mRNA for vaccination. For instance, liposomes containing mRNA encoding the influenza virus nucleoprotein induced anti-influenza cytotoxic T lymphocytes, which were identical to those obtained in vivo with infectious virus in terms of specificity, lysing both peptide-sensitized and virus-infected targets.9 Intravenous delivery of mRNA encapsulated into liposomes has been shown to be the most efficient route of vaccination, although intradermal and eventually subcutaneous injections could also induce immunity.22
In a recent study, a liposomal formulation loaded with mRNA encoding tumor-associated antigens induced a dendritic cell-mediated antitumor response in vivo and a 3–5-fold decrease in the number of lung metastases when compared with a control group. These pulsed dendritic cells caused a slight proinflammatory response in mice which was balanced by a positive effect of the dendritic cell-induced antitumor cytokine response.55
Liposomes can be combined with polymers to form lipopolyplexes, which are also useful for vaccination with nucleic acids. In a recent study, mice receiving systemic injections of a new tumor antigen mRNA (MART1) formulated in a polyethylene glycol (PEG)ylated derivative of histidylated polylysine and L-histidine-(N,N-di-n-hexadecylamine)ethylamide liposomes were specifically and significantly protected against melanoma tumor progression.56
Although many studies using liposomes for gene therapy have been published, it was not until recently that Geall et al57 confirmed the delivery of self-amplifying RNA via liposomes. In a model of respiratory syncytial virus infection, the authors showed that a self-amplifying RNA vaccine formulated in liposomes potently induced neutralizing antibodies in cotton rats, as well as antigen-specific interferon-γ-producing CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells in mice. These responses were comparable with or exceeded those elicited by RNA delivered via viral particles or electroporation of plasmid DNA and provided protection against subsequent respiratory syncytial virus infection.
Even though cationic lipid-based liposomes have shown good gene transfection ability and biocompatibility in vitro, and although a few therapeutic clinical trials are underway, the clinical applications of liposomes have been limited because of in vivo instability.58 It has been reported that intravenously injected liposome/DNA complexes form large aggregates with blood components and that these aggregates become entrapped in the lung capillary bed.59 Therefore, cationic lipid-based liposomes usually require addition of components to enhance their in vivo stability after exposure to blood components. For example, hydrophobic cholesterol, nonionic surfactants, or PEG have been used to increase the physical stability of cationic lipid-based liposomes under such conditions.58 It has been reported that such stability-enhanced liposomes have much better transfection efficiency, especially under in vivo conditions.60 Despite these drawbacks, liposomes are very promising systems for nonviral gene delivery. In fact, several liposome-based vectors have been assayed in clinical trials. For example, Allovectin-7® (Vical, San Diego, CA, USA), a plasmid DNA carrying major histocompatibility complex, class 1, B (HLA-B) and ß2-microglobulin genes complexed with 1,2-dimyristyloxy-propyl-3-dimethyl-hydroxy ethyl ammonium bromide/dioleoylphosphatidylethanolamine (DMRIE/DOPE) liposomes, has been assessed for safety and efficacy in Phase I and II clinical trials.61,62 However, further research is necessary to improve their shape, size, cytotoxicity, efficiency, and biocompatibility, which may yield an effective method of gene delivery in the future.
Nanoemulsions
Nanoemulsions are thermodynamically stable isotropic systems in which two immiscible liquids (water and oil) are mixed to form a single phase by means of appropriate surfactants, with a droplet diameter in the approximate range of 0.5–100 μm.63 Depending on the nature of the core, ie, water or oil, the emulsions can be water-in-oil or oil-in-water systems, respectively. Since a nanoemulsion is a stable isotropic system, careful balance of the three phases is essential to achieve a thermodynamically stable state. Nanoemulsions often have a negatively surfaced charge, so are not suitable for gene therapy. However, by using cationic surfactants or cationic lipids, it is possible to prepare cationic nanoemulsions. The extent of the electrostatic interaction between the nucleic acid and the nanoemulsion depends on the cationic lipid (nature of the cationic polar head group and the acyl chains) and the nucleic acid structures (lengths and base composition).64 Stearylamine, 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-trimethylammonium-propane (DOTAP), and 3β-[N-(N′,N′-dimethylaminoethane)-carbamoyl]cholesterol (DC-cholesterol) are examples of cationic surfactants used to prepare cationic nanoemulsions able to interact electrostatically with negatively charged nucleic acids.63 Nevertheless, these cationic surfactants were also noted to exhibit toxicity. New cationic lipids, which have an aspartate or glutamate backbone, a lysine head-group, and two alkyl tails, yield efficient gene expression with lower cytotoxicity. In addition, amino acid-modified fatty acids, which mimic natural lipoamino acids, have been developed. For example, lauroyl-arginine methyl ester was reported to be a cationic surfactant with rich self-aggregation properties, biodegradability, and low toxicity, and can be used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic applications.65 The colipid DOPE is extensively used because of its fusogenic properties to improve the ability of emulsions and cationic liposomes to transfect cells.66 This is partially explained by the fact that the amine group of DOPE interacts with DNA phosphate groups, thus weakening the binding affinity between cationic lipids and DNA.
Cationic nanoemulsions have been described as a promising strategy to improve transfection of nucleic acids to mammalian cells, protecting them against nuclease attack. For instance, Bruxel et al67 prepared a cationic nanoemulsion with DOTAP as a delivery system for antisense oligonucleotides targeting malarial topoisomerase II. The physical characteristics and serum-resistant properties of the nanoemulsion complexes indicate that cationic nanoemulsions could be a more efficient carrier system for nucleic acids and/or immunogene delivery than liposomes.66 The fact that transfection is efficient in the presence of serum is an important advantage. One of the reasons for the serum-resistant properties of the cationic lipid nanoemulsion may be the stability of the nanoemulsion/nucleic acid complex. In several in vivo studies, cationic nanoemulsions were found to be more suitable for gene delivery than liposomes because of the higher transfection and lower toxicity. Compared with liposomes, emulsions also have the advantages of easy processing and low production costs.68 Additionally, large-scale production of emulsions can be performed in a cost-effective and simple way using high-pressure homogenization.69
The introduction of nonionic surfactants with a branched PEG head group, such as Tween 80®, increments nanoemulsion stability, probably because of their steric hindrance and generation of a hydrophilic surface, which prevents physical aggregation of the nucleic acid/nanoemulsion complexes. Moreover, due to their hydrophilicity and lack of aggregates, emulsions decorated with PEG avoid protein adsorption. Therefore, incorporation of PEG derivatives into the cationic lipid nanoemulsions may prevent them from enzymatic degradation, resulting in prolonged circulation in the blood. Further, nanoemulsions with a hydrophilic surfactant are taken up slowly by phagocytic cells.66
In spite of the advantages of nanoemulsions for the delivery of nucleic acids, only a few attempts have been made to use this new delivery system for RNA, and all of them have been made with RNAi. For instance, Kaneda et al70 showed the potential application of cationic nanoemulsion prepared with DOTAP, DOPE, and cholesterol for delivery of small interfering RNA. Transfection complexes with a mean particle diameter of approximately 300 nm were able to suppress expression of upregulated vascular adhesion molecules by endothelial cells. To the best of our knowledge, no studies with mRNA or self-amplifying RNA have been published.
Solid lipid nanoparticles
Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) comprise a variety of systems with a particle diameter of 50–1,000 nm. They are colloidal particles made up of a relatively rigid biocompatible and biodegradable matrix of hydrophobic lipids that are solid at room and body temperatures. SLN were developed in the early 1990s in an attempt to combine the advantages of solid particles, emulsions, and liposomes. On the one hand, solid particles protect their incorporated active compounds and are more flexible in modulating the release of these compounds. On the other hand, as with liposomes and emulsions, they are composed of nontoxic excipients, and their large-scale production may be easily accomplished.71 SLN can be prepared by using high-pressure homogenization, so use of organic solvents is avoided; this is an important advantage from the point of view of industrial production.72 Moreover, SLN possess very good stability,73 and they can be lyophilized.74 In a previous study reported by our group,75 we showed long permanence of the lipid nanocarriers in blood and tissues after intravenous administration to rats. The particle size, surface charge, and surfactant content of the nanoparticles affected their tissue biodistribution profile.
Although SLN have undergone constant development over recent years as drug delivery systems, there is not much literature concerning their application in gene therapy. However, their capacity to transfect different cell lines has been demonstrated in vitro76,77 and in vivo.78,79 Their ability to condense and protect genetic material, and their efficiency when entering cells, and once inside, to release DNA or RNA, make this nanoparticulate system an interesting vector for gene therapy.80,81 The suitability of SLN for gene therapy depends on the ratio between the nanoparticles and the nucleic acid; an equilibrium between the binding forces to achieve protection without hampering posterior release at the site of action is necessary.82 Figure 2 shows an SLN prepared by our group using Precirol® ATO5 as the solid lipid and DOTAP and Tween as surfactants. This image was captured by atomic force microscopy.
Figure 2 Photograph of solid lipid nanoparticles captured by atomic force microscopy.
Note: The image was captured in tapping mode using a cantilever of silicon rotated tapping etched silicon probe type with a resonance frequency of about 300 kHz.
After intravenous administration, positively charged nanoparticles interact with negatively charged serum proteins, forming aggregates that accumulate mainly in the lungs, liver, and spleen.83 In order to avoid this problem, as with liposomes and emulsions, significant advances have been seen in the development of different types of PEG-grafted SLN.43 The hydrophilic nature of PEG provides an aqueous shield around the nanoparticle surface, thus decreasing the extent of opsonization and subsequent recognition by macrophages of the mononuclear phagocytic system, that ultimately leads to an increase in nanoparticle blood residence time.43 PEG has been used extensively by the pharmaceutical industry to improve the pharmacokinetic properties of different therapeutic agents and drug nanocarriers. In order to prolong circulation of the nanoparticles in blood, other strategies can be considered. For instance, in a previous study, SLN were prepared with dextran and protamine, and their in vivo transfection capacity improved.78 The improved transfection profile was explained by the presence of negatively charged dextran on the nanoparticle surface. This polyanion-biocompatible polysaccharide hampers strong interactions with other components such as serum proteins,84 so may induce a longer circulation time of the vector in blood. Moreover, the high condensation of the nucleic acid due to protamine, which contributes to nuclease resistance, may also result in an extended stay of the plasmid in the organism. Peptides may also favor other limiting steps for transfection, such as cellular internalization. For instance, SLN can incorporate cell-penetrating peptides, such as the dimeric HIV-1 transactivator of transcription (TAT) peptide85 or the synthetic sweet arrow peptide.86
Cationic SLN produced by microemulsion with Compritol® ATO 888 as matrix lipid, Pluronic® F68 as surfactant, and dimethyldioctadecylammonium bromide as cationic lipid were able to protect mRNA against enzymatic degradation. Moreover, toxicity studies in a living organism (eggs of the sea urchin Paracentrotus lividus, an organism very sensitive to a number of chemical and environmental agents) revealed that SLN allows normal embryonic development, high viability, a regular cell cycle, and correct morphogenesis. The authors observed correct biodistribution of the RNA, suggesting that the complexes allow an efficient transfer of mRNA into the cell, thus maintaining its functionality.87
Vaccines based on nucleic acids (both DNA and RNA) have been broadly investigated for several years, but have not yet resulted in a commercial product for human use. Self-amplifying RNA vaccines have been shown to induce both humoral and cellular immune responses. However, their clinical application depends on the delivery system. Ideally, the delivery vectors should be specific, effective, long-lasting, and safe. Lipid nanoparticles, including liposomes and SLN, are two of the most promising delivery systems for self-amplifying RNA vaccines due to their biocompatibility and the ease of large-scale production. Therefore, this approach could provide a potential generic platform for rapid development of potent and versatile vaccines.
This work was supported by the Basque Government’s Department of Education, Universities and Investigation (IT-341-10).
The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work.
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MEDIA CALL: Roll up as NoFit State Circus reveals spectacular new show at Eden
The amazing NoFit State Circus returns to Eden to launch the world exclusive of a spectacular new show.
9.45am, Thursday, March 29
Meet in Foundation Building for a 10am start in the Mediterranean Biome.
Following the success of last year’s sell-out show, Labyrinth, the award-winning and critically acclaimed circus company NoFit State is returning to Eden to stage an exciting new production this summer.
Playing over 22 nights from July 28 to September 2, the show will be co-produced by Eden and performed in the magnificent big top in front of the Biomes before it embarks on a world tour of leading arts venues.
The new show’s name and further details will be unveiled at the launch.
Angelina Lambourn on alambourn@edenproject.com or 07738 077818 or Ben Foster on bfoster@edenproject.com or 07813 950368.
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A marriage made in Eden
Weddings at the Eden Project have been given the ultimate seal of approval as the project’s Events and Hospitality Manager Di Smith recently tied the knot to her husband Michael at the home of the iconic Biomes.
Di, who has managed dozens of weddings at Eden, opted to get married at her own place of work because she knew first-hand how special a wedding there could be.
Di said: “Since getting engaged, we had been looking at a variety of possible venues and we couldn’t find anything that matched up to the beauty of Eden and the support and professionalism offered by the whole team.”
Di and Michael, who owns both the Porthminster and Porthgwidden Beach Cafés in West Cornwall, chose to have the ceremony and the reception in Eden’s tranquil Mediterranean Biome complete with a backdrop of fragrant flowers and real birdsong.
The colour scheme was purple and white to match Michael’s suit, which his late father wore at his own wedding, and the flowers were created by Eden’s very own “flower fairies”, who put together all of Eden’s wedding displays.
In true Eden fashion, the day held several quirky touches, as the couple arrived in a fleet of minis and took their wedding pictures in an assortment of locations, including the backdrop of the Seed, an awe-inspiring 70 tonne sculpture made of pure Cornish granite.
Di and Michael are currently on honeymoon in Australia.
Eden offers a variety of unique locations to hold both ceremonies and receptions, from the peaceful setting of the Mediterranean Biome, to the panoramic views of the Gallery and the exotic splendour of the Rainforest Biome.
Weddings include special extras, such as a land-train wreathed in ribbons to transport guests around the site and locally-sourced produce, which are just some of the reasons that Eden won the Judges’ Choice Award at this year’s Westcountry Wedding Awards.
The project has also hosted several unusual weddings, including the groom who abseiled from the roof of the Mediterranean Biome to the James Bond theme tune and the wedding party who went down Eden’s 640m zip wire before the ceremony.
Eden will be hosting a special Wedding Fair from 10am until 4pm on Sunday, March 10, where the best wedding suppliers in Cornwall will be showcased.
To find out more about weddings at Eden, including prices, go to: http://www.edenproject.com/visit-us/venue-hire/wedding-in-cornwall. To find out more about the Wedding Fair, contact Rebecca Le Boulanger on: rlboulanger@edenproject.com.
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The site teaches students about science, anatomy, zoology, and other subjects by focusing on the "gross" aspects of the disciplines to get their attention.
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The site uses lots of graphics, colors, and animations. Older viewers may find the site chaotic (sections just for adults are simpler), but the younger audience will love it.
Each page of the site has the same navigation menu at the left. Users can connect to every section of the site. Most of the subject pages follow a "flow" pattern and link to other related sections of the site. Users are guided through the site by an animated worm, and his human sidekick.
The Yuckiest Site on the Internet has used children's interest in gross things to create an educational, yet fun, Web site. Users will learn about entomology, earth science, and human biology using roaches, earthworms, and some of the less polite functions of the human body. The site features teaching units (for grades K-2 and 3-8) coordinated with the science information at the site. The units are designed to align with national standards and work with most curriculum scope and sequence charts. The sections of the site are: "Worm World," "Wendell's Yucky Bug World," "Ask Wendell" (answers to user questions), and "Yucky E-Cards" (electronic "greeting cards" with a slant toward gross). Students will love the subject matter and design. Educators will love the fact that the hardest part of teaching is already done here -- the kids are interested!
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New Toyota Camry H and HL with Hybrid Synergy Drive in Australia
Posted on March 14th, 2012, 12:50 pm by ET
Toyota’s new seventh-generation Camry Hybrid introduced in Australia. The car is impressive in terms of power, economy and value. The hybrid sedans deliver a power surge of 7.8% over their predecessors, with a fuel-economy improvement of up to 17% on the city cycle.
In Australia, Toyota Camry Hybrid now has more equipment and enhanced styling, aerodynamics, interior space, safety, ride comfort, handling and luggage space. The starting price for the Camry Hybrid starts from AUD 34,990 (H Grade) to AUD 41,490 (HL Grade).
New Camry Hybrid incorporates several measures to improve fuel economy and lower emissions, including a new EV (electric vehicle) drive mode.
Toyota Australia’s executive director sales and marketing Matthew Callachor said the new Camry Hybrid demonstrated the benefits of Toyota’s long history with petrol-electric hybrid vehicles. “New Camry Hybrid is a leap forward in performance, refinement and efficiency,” Mr Callachor said.
Camry Hybrid debuts a highly revised version of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, including a new 2.5-litre Atkinson cycle four-cylinder petrol engine and a high-torque electric motor which combined output to 151kW, the previous model was 140kW instead.
The fuel consumption reduced approximately 17.4 % further in the city to just 5.7 litres/100km (from 6.9 litres/100km). On the highway, fuel use drops approximately half a litre to 4.9 litres/100km (down from 5.4 litres/100km) while the combined fuel-economy figure improves to 5.2 litres/100km (down from 6.0 litres/100km).
Exclusive exterior and interior designs and badges differentiate the Camry Hybrid from other Camry models. The front of the Camry Hybrid has a “hybrid blue” Toyota badge is flanked by headlights with blue-accented extensions. The rear design expresses a solid stance and a wide feel, featuring the hybrid blue Toyota badge and, for the HL grade, a bootlid spoiler and chrome garnish.
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Moreover, the new Camry Hybrid is covered by Toyota Service Advantage in Australia with the cost of services capped at AUD130 for each of up to 5 services in the first 4 years or 75,000km (whichever comes first).
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Help EFF Continue the Fight Against Warrantless Wiretapping
By Shari Steele
In a move that I can only describe as cowardice, Congress just passed legislation meant to immunize telephone companies for their illegal, disloyal, and irresponsible behavior. EFF has been fighting against telecom immunity, and we need your help to bring the fight to the next level:
http://secure.eff.org/wiretapping
Two and a half years ago, EFF sued AT&T on behalf of its customers, seeking to hold the telecom giant responsible for its craven complicity in the White House's illegal warrantless wiretapping program.
Since then, the phone companies and their allies in Washington have spent tens of millions of dollars lobbying Congress to grant them retroactive immunity. They ran ridiculous fear-mongering attack ads against any politician who dared to oppose them. President Bush threatened to veto any bill that allowed EFF's lawsuit to continue.
Yesterday, Congress completely capitulated to the President's threats and voted to let the telecoms off the hook. If the telecoms are not held accountable, the administration will remain unchecked in its warrantless wiretapping of innocent Americans. This must stop!
We need your help to take the fight to the next level. We're going to challenge Congress's unconstitutional grant of immunity in our case against AT&T. We're going to fight for a congressional repeal of immunity in the next Congress. And we're going to file a new lawsuit against the government, challenging its warrantless surveillance practices, past, present and future.
Now, more than ever, we need your support!
The fight for civil liberties would never have come this far without your help. We can't give up now. Help EFF today!
Shari Steele
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Olympics's Maiden Voyage
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Daniel Odysseus
On Titanic's maiden voyage, many rich and prominent people were onboard. I believe Olympic was more famous until Titanic sank... Were any prominent people onboard Olympic during its first voyage?
Mark Chirnside
A similar thread appeared some months back and all your questions appear to be answered there:
https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/discus/messages/10244/21407.html?1023003480
I hope that you find this useful.
Thanks Mark. It's strange... Like I said, I heard from somewhere that Olympic was more famous than Titanic until after Titanic sank. It's strange, then, that Titanic would have so many more prominent people...
-Daniel Odysseus
Maybe not so strange depending on the time of year. After extended holidays, a lot of people would be on their way home. This would include a lot of the well-to-do who would be returning from travel in Egypt, or Europe.
I suspect that had the Titanic not gone down, the Olympic would be a lot better remembered as the first ship in a class usually is. Outside of our circle though, how many people even know the Olympic (or the Britannic!) existed much less know their story?
Erik Wood
That is a sad truth Mike. But the sinking of the ship and Camerons movie spurred a burst in the industry. Go figure.
Brent Holt
The Cameron film also perpetuated the legend of the Titanic as a one of a kind supership, the likes of which the world had never seen. Olympic was never mentioned and it is inferred that Titanic is one of a kind.
"He envisioned a steamer so grand in scale and appointments that her supremacy would never be challenged"-Thomas Andrews from the movie. (not an exact quote)
I seriously doubt Andrews, even in a burst of enthusiasm, would have said that since they were building Britannic at that moment.
Truth is stranger then fiction, Erik. Just out of curiousity, what sort of reaction did you see to the flick from your passengers?
Most take what Cameron portrayed as the truth. When I would start to explain events as they really happened I got startled responses. Most couldn't believe what I was saying. But then again most of those where young folks. The older ones knew that I knew what I was talking about.
Sounds like the same reaction I get. Whenever I'm reading someting on the Titanic at my workplace, or whenever the topic is discussed during a free moment, guess what flick get's mentioned first?
Brent:
I believe Imperator was being planned, if not already being built, at the time as well...
And also, to everyone else, if Cameron made actually said that there were other ships just as big, it would've kind of detracted from the idea that Titanic was superior to everything of its day... Not that I agree; Olympic deserved a good mention at least in the movie...
-D.O.
Joshua McCracken
I thought you would be interested to know that when the Hawke collided with the Olympic in 1911 a little over twenty millionaires were onboard. Not as much as the Titanic, but still interesting. I'm thinking that maybe alot of these people were returning from holidays aboard (i.e. John Jacob Astor and Molly Brown)
Mikael Jonsson
Olympic's maiden voyage was a long time ago, but I wonder if someone who was on the maiden voyage is still alive?
Hi Mikael!
You're not the only one.
Hi Mark.
Guess many have tried to find out this before, but it is probably too late now. Even if there are any still alive they were probably to young to remember it.
best regards, Mikael
You're so right. Considering the dwindling number of survivors from Titanic in 1912, let alone those who can remember the sinking, it seems highly unlikely that anyone still lives -- or remembers -- Olympic's maiden voyage. There were/are people from the wartime voyages who passed away recently in the 1990s. I also know someone who saw Olympic in 1935, but alas I have yet to find anyone who actually remembers in detail one of her early voyages.
I actually correspond with an older man who travelled on Olympic in 1912. He was supposed to travel back to Europe from USA with the Titanic, but when she sank the family got tickets on Olympic instead.
He was only four years old back then and doesn't remember so much today, but he remembers a little. He is very old, but he still loves to write mail.
There must be plenty of people left who travelled on Olymic in the 1930's. It would be very interesting to hear stories from one of them. I hope I will manage to contact someone one day who remember and would like to be interviewed.
it seems highly unlikely that anyone still lives
I'm not at all sure about that, Mark. There were some 1300 passengers on Olympic for her maiden voyage, right? Add in the crew, and we're dealing with a pool of over 2,000 people, nearly three times as many as survived Titanic, only ten months later. I would think it's a pretty good bet that there are still some survivors, although they were, as you suggest, probably too young to have any meaningful memories of the trip.
In any event, trying to track them down now, so many years later, is probably an impossible task.
I originally wrote: it seems highly unlikely that anyone still lives -- or remembers -- Olympic's maiden voyage.
And Mark Baber replied: I'm not at all sure about that...
What I *should* have wrote is that it is unlikely anyone is still alive who clearly remembers the crossing. It should be 'still lives -- AND remembers'.
My maiden voyage passenger figure, from memory, is indeed 1,313. I think there were 891 crew, but I'm not at all sure of that.
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Grundfos Canada walks to end water crisis
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Employees of Grundfos Canada, known by energy managers for its water- and electricity-saving pumps, joined members of their community on Sept. 7 at Erindale Park in Mississauga, Ont., to participate in Walk for Water Canada. The event raises funds for Water Mission, a non-profit engineering organization that provides safe water and sanitation for developing countries and disaster areas.
“Grundfos, our longest-standing regional walk partner, has been hosting these events for its employees since 2012,” explains Michael Sosnowski, director of stewardship at Water Mission. “They started in the U.S. and branched out to Canada. This year, Denmark was added. Next, they hope to engage communities in Hungary, Serbia, Ghana and the Netherlands.”
With buckets in hand, the participants raised $25,000 and walked 6 km in honour of the millions of women and children who make such treks every day to find and collect water.
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Disney+'s Home Alone Reboot Finds Its Lead in Jojo Rabbit Star Archie Yates
by Pamela Avila | Tue., Dec. 10, 2019 7:07 PM
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Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!
E! News has confirmed that Disney+ has finally found its lead for the upcoming Home Alone reboot on the streaming platform! According to reports, Jojo Rabbit breakout star Archie Yates will be starring in the reboot of the classic film.
Variety also reports that the young actor will "not be playing the iconic Kevin McCallister, but a new character in a similar premise to the original franchise."
As fans may recall, Macaulay Culkin played the role of McCallister in the original 1990 film.
Further, the publication reports that Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt actress Ellie Kemperand comedian Rob Delaney will also star alongside Yates. Although initially they were thought to play Yates' parents in the Disney+ reboot, it looks like they might be playing different roles in the film.
Back in August, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney+ would be rebooting the 1990 film for the streaming service, per NBC News. The announcement was met with mixed feelings on social media but many others are ready for the nostalgia and to relive Home Alone even if in a different light.
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Disney+'s Home Alone reboot will be directed by Dan Mazer and the script will be written by Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell. Mazer has previously directed Dirty Grandpa, Bridget Jones's Baby and Borat.
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Zenit St Petersburg 101
Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem 81
January 18, 2017 CET: 18:00
Local time: 20:00 YUBILEYNY SPORTS PALACE
Toolson shines as Zenit trounces Jerusalem
Zenit St Petersburg routed Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem 101-81 Wednesday at Yubileyni Arena to assume first place in Group G. Both teams have identical 2-1 records, though Zenit is now ahead of Jerusalem on the tiebreaker. The two teams will meet again next week in the Israeli capital with first place at stake. Zenit never trailed, but Jerusalem remained within striking distance until midway through the third quarter when the hosts held Jerusalem without a basket for a stretch of more than seven minutes that extended into the fourth quarter. In that time, Zenit outscored Jerusalem 18-1 to open a 23-point lead, from which it cruised to victory. In addition to its marvelous shooting numbers – 29 of 37 on two-pointers (78.4%) and 11 of 22 on threes (50%), Zenit dominated the glass 31-16 had more than double as many assists as its opponent (30-14). Zenit tied its club records for most assists and highest performance index rating (117) in a EuroCup game. Ryan Toolson led the attack with 28 points on 6-of-9 three-point shooting, Kyle Landry scored 17 points in 16 minutes, Stefan Markovic tallied 16 points, 6 assists and 3 steals and Janis Timma added 13 points for the winners. Amar’e Stoudemire led Jerusalem with 22 points, Tarence Kinsey scored 17 and Jerome Dyson had 13 in defeat.
Pavel Sergeev scored twice to help Zenit to a 6-2 start, but before long Jerusalem tied it on a Stoudemire slam. A second-chance three-pointer by Toolson put the hosts up 14-9 and his next triple extended the margin to 7 before Anton Pushkov’s buzzer-beater ended the first quarter at 25-16. Timma struck from downtown to give Zenit its first double-digit lead, 28-18, early in the second quarter. The margin reached 35-23 on another Toolson triple before Yotam Halperin assisted on all the points in a 0-6 Jerusalem push to halve the deficit. Halperin connected on a four-point play to bring the visitors within 40-36, but Toolson scored on Zenit’s next two possessions and later, with his fifth three-pointer of the half, restored a double-digit margin. The visitors closed to 52-44 at the break. Zenit pushed the lead back to 12 four minutes into the second half, but Stoudemire made 4 free throws in a 0-7 Jerusalem run to get within 63-58. Toolson’s first basket of the second half was a three from the corner that reestablished a double-digit advantage. Sergey Karasev buried a three and a long jumper and then assisted on Aaron White’s basket that gave Zenit a 77-62 lead at the end of the third quarter. The hosts scored the first 6 points of the fourth quarter to conclude an 18-1 march that made it 85-62 and put the game out of reach. Sergeev took the Zenit total into triple digits as the hosts cruised to a convincing win.
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Zenit St Petersburg 25 27 27 22
Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem 16 28 18 19
Zenit St Petersburg 25 52 79 101
4 WHITE, AARON 23:51 4 2/4 0/2 2 5 7 5 2 1 1 2 1 9
6 TIMMA, JANIS 26:57 13 3/4 2/2 1/1 4 4 3 2 1 2 2 16
7 KARASEV, SERGEY 25:27 7 2/3 1/5 1 4 5 3 1 2 4 5
9 MARKOVIC, STEFAN 26:27 16 4/5 2/5 2/2 1 1 6 3 4 1 3 5 19
10 TOOLSON, RYAN 22:30 28 5/6 6/9 1 3 4 3 2 3 1 2 31
13 VIKHROV, ARTEM 16:19 2 1/1 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 7
14 PUSHKOV, ANTON 7:54 2 1/1 1 1 1 1 1 5 2 1
21 MBAKWE, TREVOR 6:59 2 1 3 1 1 4 -1
30 SERGEEV, PAVEL 14:02 8 4/4 4 3 9
31 VALIEV, EVGENY 13:21 4 1/2 2/4 1 1 2 2 1 4 2 4
32 DESIATNIKOV, ANDREI DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
33 LANDRY, KYLE 16:13 17 6/7 0/1 5/6 2 2 1 3 3 17
Totals 200:00 101 29/37 11/22 10/15 10 25 35 30 8 18 3 3 31 19 120
78.4% 50% 66.7%
Head coach: KARASEV, VASILY
Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem
0 HAIRSTON, MALIK 10:13 4 0/2 1/1 1/2 1 1 2 1 2 2 4
1 STOUDEMIRE, AMARE 28:45 22 5/6 12/16 2 3 5 4 1 4 10 25
2 DYSON, JEROME 32:02 13 4/7 0/2 5/6 1 1 2 4 1 4 2 6 14
8 ELIYAHU, LIOR 6:18 0/3 1 1 2 -5
10 HALPERIN, YOTAM 22:53 9 2/3 1/1 2/3 5 2 1 3 16
11 TIMOR, BAR 3:40 1 -1
21 KINSEY, TARENCE 30:30 17 7/9 3/5 5 5 1 3 1 2 3 22
22 JONES, SHAWN 6:51 2 1/2 1 1 1 2 -1
42 PETERSON, TRAVIS 26:47 7 2/3 0/1 3/3 1 2 3 2 5
55 JERRELLS, CURTIS 32:01 7 1/5 1/6 2/2 1 1 2 4 2 2 5 6
91 ROSEFELT, ISAAC DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Totals 200:00 81 22/40 3/11 28/37 6 11 17 14 10 13 3 3 19 31 86
55% 27.3% 75.7%
Head coach: PIANIGIANI, SIMONE
KARASEV, VASILY
"A very important victory with a comfortable scoring difference. Today we played a solid team with a star, Stoudemire. We managed to win because of our team play. Hapoel has a lot of star players and plays more individually. And our players made 30 assists, which says a lot."
PIANIGIANI, SIMONE
"In the first half we let Zenit score in very different ways as we were late on pick-and-roll situations. We started the second half with less energy and if any team lets Zenit play in such way, they can score a lot versus any opponent. "
Evgeny Valiev - Zenit St Petersburg (photo Viktoria Lamzina - Zenit)
Tarence Kinsey - Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (photo Viktoria Lamzina - Zenit)
Cheerleaders - Zenit St Petersburg (photo Viktoria Lamzina - Zenit)
Amare Stoudemire - Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (photo Viktoria Lamzina - Zenit)
Aaron White - Zenit St Petersburg (photo Viktoria Lamzina - Zenit)
Yotam Halperin - Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem (photo Viktoria Lamzina - Zenit)
Stefan Markovic - Zenit St Petersburg (photo Viktoria Lamzina - Zenit)
Ryan Toolson - Zenit St Petersburg (photo Viktoria Lamzina - Zenit)
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Artem Vikhrov - Zenit St Petersburg (photo Viktoria Lamzina - Zenit)
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Detectives appeal for help after ‘suspicious incident’ in Aberdeen
by Dale Haslam
Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspicious incident in Aberdeen.
Officers said today that a man was seen at 4am on Tuesday approaching others in Hayton Road and Western Road, Tillydrone, and detectives are working to establish if a crime took place.
Detective Constable Graham Crawford, of Aberdeen CID, said: “We are carrying out a number of inquiries in connection with a potential crime and would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 4am and 4.30am.
“In particular we are eager to speak to a man wearing a green jacket who was seen speaking to another man in Western Road.
“He then caught the number 727 bus on Great Northern Road in the direction of the airport.
“We believe he is a regular user of the service at this time of the morning.
“We are also keen to speak to another man who was walking along the lane between Hayton Road and Western Road and may have seen something.
“Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area at the time, or has any information which may be relevant, please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0323 of Tuesday, 10 December, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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You Ought to Know: Brian and Minnie Sprague
If anyone doubts the existence of good Karma in the universe, they only need meet Minnie and Brian to have their minds changed.
by Bryan Toy
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Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. – Galatians
I love the Spragues. I'd do anything for them! – Just about everybody
Tell people that you are going to Sprague Farm & Brew Works and the response from anyone who has spent any time there is universal. "Brian and Minnie are the best people ever," gushes Joel Hunter, as Brian Sprague walks over to the bar to get him another draft.
Joel is just one of many people who have fallen under the spell of hospitality that Brian and Minnie Sprague cast. Right now Joel is sitting outside under a canopy, pulling the stems off fresh-picked cascade hops on a bright Sunday morning. He throws a handful into his beer and takes a sip. The beer is the Hunter High-P-A, which was brewed in his honor and is one of over 30 different beers crafted here over the last decade.
Four years ago, the Spragues contacted the Penn State Ag Extension office to find an agronomist to help them turn some of their 65-acres into a working farm that would enable them to grow their own hops and barley. Joel got them started and became so smitten with the people and the place that he hardly ever leaves.
Most of the work he does around the farm is on his own time. He gets paid in beer and camaraderie.
And there has been plenty of work around the farm, brewpub, and brewery to do. When the Spragues bought the gigantic barn, corncrib, and farmhouse just west of Cambridge Springs, the property was pretty worn out. Converting the barn into an office, brewery, home, and beer hall was work enough, but as any new business venture needs money, the Spragues also turned the farmhouse into a rental cottage. Friends and family have spent days at a time helping their favorite people sand and saw and shore-up and paint.
Convincing people to help them out has never been a problem for Brian and Minnie. When you give as much as they do, people are more than happy to give back. Just one of many anecdotes in the life of the Spragues that show that the love you take is equal to the love you make.
On a dog-day summer afternoon, Minnie spotted a homeless drifter sleeping under a tree near their property. She asked him if he would like a place to stay the night and get a shower. The guy was so grateful that he spent three of the hottest days of the year hauling old trash out of the farmhouse attic. He doesn't need a place to stay any more but visits the farm often these days to spend time with this couple who were so kind to him. If anyone doubts the existence of good Karma in the universe, they only need meet Minnie and Brian to have their minds changed.
And it was probably Karma that pulled Brian and Minnie toward each other in high school. They were sweethearts at General McLane in the late '70s and have been partners in life and business ever since. College wasn't physical enough for Brian, so he left school to work as a mason. He still has a full time job for the oil and gas industry when he's not helping Minnie run the business. The health insurance alone makes it worth the effort, since money is always tight. Minnie quit her job in 2006 to run everything at the brewery which is enough to keep her hopping 24/7.
"Minnie has the business mind," says Brian. Minnie responds that, "Brian gives stuff away all the time."
They estimate that before they opened the beer hall, "Bierhalla" as it is named, they gave away tens of thousands of dollars worth of product in their taproom. Between that generous distribution of beer and oppressive Pennsylvania state liquor laws, it was tough to make a living as an independent brewer unless they served food and ran a brewpub, so they decided to finish the barn.
Bierhalla is an enormous hay loft with a vault ceiling and a heterogeneous mix of miss-matched tables, a lovely bar area, and a stage where Roger Montgomery and Jake Banta regularly play. The sturdiest "Jake-Proof" tables sit in front of the stage in case the great blues guitarist decides to solo on top of one. If customers want to sit and talk, they can get away from the noise in a small lounge "VIP" area. Outside is a deck adorned with comfortable chairs and hop vines. Nearby is a newly built pavilion, complete with its own stage and bar which can be rented out for wedding receptions and other gatherings.
The kitchen is small, underplayed by the Spragues' business model, which concentrates on good beer, good music, and good times. When the brewpub first opened, the PLCB told Minnie that they had to have enough food to feed 30 customers and peanuts didn't count. So she sent Brian out to buy 30 hot dogs and buns. That was good enough for the inspectors, and for the first couple months, they kept packages of hotdogs and cubed cheese in the fridge until they could find the resources to enlarge the menu, which is still limited, but much tastier.
Customers' only suggestion for improvement at Sprague Farm has been more food choices. Ever eager to make other people happy, Brian is now building an outdoor pizza oven with the help of one of their neighbors, a potter who will be covering the entire thing with original ceramic tiles.
But you won't just find art on a stone pizza oven. Any visit with the Spragues reveals their love of art and the artistic. They decorate with paintings by their friends Jan Lutz, Mark Weber, and Lee Steadman, whose son Luke is employed as the Sprague Farms brewmaster. The bar in the pavilion is made from a mast from the old Brig Niagara. Doors, windows, stained glass, and giant tin beer signs have been cobbled together from back rooms, old churches, and Construction Junction in Pittsburgh, where everything for sale has been salvaged from demolition sites. The eclectic decor is not limited to work by other artists, as the entire site is full of chainsaw carvings made by Brian. Full-sized wooden Indians and lions show up in unexpected places, gazing at guests with wooden eyes that are bright and hungry. The sculptures look as if they would happily sneak your beer away from you if only they were animated.
Where Brian finds the time to be such a prolific and talented artist is a mystery, since he works a full-time job and essentially throws three gigantic parties every weekend. Brian and Minnie have also managed in the last few years to build a picnic shelter and the aforementioned pavilion, converted an old fire truck into a mobile tap system, and hosted the Crawford County Music Festival in their back field. Even though it rained buckets that weekend this past summer, a good time was still had by all, due in no small part to the efforts of Brian and Minnie, who worked their tails off so WQLN's fundraiser could be successful.
Now it's two months and a couple dozen parties after that joy-filled weekend, and as this Sunday morning turns into afternoon, three self-proclaimed beer geeks wander up to the canopy where the pile of hops is being vacuum-sealed by Brian, Minnie, and Joel. The beer geeks are part of the group from Pittsburgh that has been staying at the farmhouse since Friday – a great option for people who come from out of town to enjoy a weekend of beer and music.
"What a great place," one of them says. "You have been the most wonderful hosts. None of us can wait to come back here again."
And just like everyone else whose lives are touched by the Spragues, they leave completely enchanted by their new friends and excited to spread the good Karma they felt while they were here at the Sprague Farm & Brew Works, where the Winston Churchill quote – We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give – are words truly lived by.
Bryan Toy can be contacted at btoy@eriereader.com.
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“You don’t have to go to New York for quality theater … you can discover the treasure we have right here,” says Miramar Beach actress and lifelong art advocate Shirley Simpson.
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) opens its seventh season at 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard Town Center with “The Fantasticks” (Sept. 26–28 and Oct. 3–5); “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley” (Dec. 12–14 and 12–19); “Buyer & Cellar” (Jan. 23–26); “Maytag Virgin” (Feb. 20–22 and 27–29); and “Treasure Island” (May 14–17).
“Treasure Island” will include actors performing with junior thespians, which is always an adventure.
We love that ECTC has included this Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) performance in the professional main stage season lineup. What’s more, this adaptation switches things up with a female protagonist.
Being big Jane Austen fans, we are especially excited for the holiday show.
We have no doubt Anna Fisher’s 19th-century costumes will be proverbial gift wrap, and if she pays half as much attention trimming to the fir tree in vintage ornaments as she did with “It’s a Wonderful Life” last year, well, wassail anyone?
Our top picks also include two ECTC StoryTeller Series pieces.
Bruce Collier in his one-man show “Winston Churchill: Through the Storm” (Jan. 16) and “Resurrecting Van Gogh” (Jan. 30) a play starring Jason Hedden, who wrote the tender drama based on the life, work and writings of Andy Martin, a Tulane University medical student who conducted groundbreaking research on a rare form of cancer that eventually took his life.
“My excitement for this season cannot be contained,” says ECTC producing artistic director Nathanael Fisher. “Every show has comedy, heart and a thought-provoking aspect to it. It is everything our ECTC fans have come to know and love us for.”
One tradition we love to keep is thanks to the Seaside REP. Once again, this holiday season they will present “Every Christmas Story Ever Told … and Then Some” (Dec. 12–23).
The 10th annual staging promises a hilarious mash-up of all your favorite Christmas stories. With 19 performances to choose from, you can surely find one to make your season bright.
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There are entertaining options for little theater lovers as well including “Dog Man” (Oct. 21); Mystery Science Theater 3000 “No Retreat, No Surrender” (Dec.2); “Wild World of Animals” (Jan. 24); and “Pete the Cat” (March 9).
We are especially excited to see the 50th anniversary celebration of the moon landing continue with an appearance by astronaut Winston Scott (Oct. 18) as part of the center’s Speaker Series. And we will surely save the date for both the Pink Floyd Laser Experience (Jan. 4) and “Greatest Love” Whitney Houston Tribute (Jan. 15) featuring the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra.
Be sure to keep an eye on the marquis to see what StageCrafters will be presenting this season in Fort Walton Beach, not to mention The Story House, the new 60-seat “black box” theater that has popped up in Niceville. Nice, indeed.
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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Regular Press Conference on May 24, 2017
At the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Russia from 25 to 26 May.
According to the mechanism of reciprocal visits between Chinese and Russian foreign ministers, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay an official visit to Russia. During the visit, Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet with Russian leaders and hold talks with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov. The two sides will make political preparations for China-Russia high level contacts and fully exchange in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern.
Facing complex and volatile international situation, China and Russia will, while following the important consensus between President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin, keep close communication and coordination, maintain the continuous development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination at a high level and inject more positive energy to regional and world peace and stability.
Q: On 23 May, the Ethiopian candidate Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus was elected as the next WHO Director-General. What is your comment?
A: China warmly congratulates the former Ethiopian Health Minister and Foreign Minister Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus on his election. As the first WHO Director-General from Africa and with rich experience and qualifications, Mr. Tedros makes the right person to be the next WHO Director-General. We believe that during Mr. Tedros' tenure of office, he will play an important role in improving global health. China will support and cooperate with the Director-General in his work.
Q: Chinese student Yang Shuping gave a controversial commencement speech at Maryland University on Sunday which created some anger in China. Does the Chinese government believe that Chinese students, when they are abroad, especially when in the US, have an obligation to make responsible comments about China? Was the Chinese Embassy in Washington involved in this controversy? Is the Chinese government issuing any new guidance for Chinese students going overseas on what they should or should not say?
A: On your first question, I would like to say that any Chinese citizen should be responsible for the remarks he or she makes. This applies to not only China-related issues, but also other issues.
As to the involvement of the Chinese Embassy in the US and the issuance of guidance for overseas Chinese students, I have not heard about that.
In fact, what you asked is not a diplomatic issue, but I would like to make a few comments since you have raised this question and given that there are also many remarks on the Internet. I think many netizens believe that every country has what it takes pride in, while it may also encounter some problems in its course of development. When a citizen makes remarks on his or her own country, regardless of the occasion and the way, others can easily sense the feelings he or she shows towards the motherland.
I also notice that the above-mentioned student has made a statement or, so to speak, an apology later on. She said that she loved her motherland and wished to come back to make contribution to it after graduation. If this is true, I should say that, many young Chinese students are now studying overseas, whose views and perceptions of some things may change and evolve after going abroad. But as long as they love their country deep down their heart and stands ready to contribute to it, I believe the Chinese government will encourage, support and welcome them.
Q: The second meeting of the 21st Century Panglong Conference in Myanmar is to be held in Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw. What efforts has China made for the convening of this meeting? Which official will China send to the event? What is China's expectation for that?
A: As a friendly neighbor, China supports any effort that will promote Myanmar's peace and national reconciliation. The 21st Century Panglong Conference is of important significance to enhancing the mutual understanding and trust between relevant parties, advancing the peace process and promoting national reconciliation in Myanmar. China extends congratulations on the convening of the meeting. We hope the relevant parties will stay committed to solving differences through dialogue and negotiation, secure a nationwide ceasefire at an early date and create conditions for enduring peace.
At the invitation of Myanmar, Sun Guoxiang, Special Envoy of Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, will lead a delegation to the meeting. The Chinese side will continue to play its role in promoting peace talks as wished by the Myanmar government and other relevant parties.
Q: There are reports saying that when President Xi Jinping met with President Trump in April, he asked for a 100-day grace period to deal with the DPRK's military provocations. Can you confirm whether it is true and share details on what this 100-day plan entails?
A: This is not true.
During their meeting at the Mar-a-Lago resort, President Xi Jinping and President Trump got to know and learned about each other and established good working relations. We have introduced the talks between the two heads of state. The two sides have extensive and in-depth discussions on how to promote China-US relations and advance practical and productive cooperation in a wider range of areas, and also fully discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula. I will refer you to the relevant information we released earlier.
Q: The southern city of Marawi in the Philippines was reportedly hit by an terrorist attack, with a fierce bout of fighting between the Maute group and the government forces. Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said 3 soldiers were killed and 12 people injured. What is your comment?
A: Terrorism is the common enemy of mankind. China understands and firmly supports the Philippine government in cracking down on terrorism. We believe under the leadership of Present Duterte, the Philippine government will surely safeguard security and stability in the Mindanao region.
Q: It is reported that an Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30 jet and the two pilots on board went missing somewhere close to China-India border yesterday. So far the search has proved futile. Is there any information that China has in this regard? Will China come forward in search of this plane with two pilots?
A: First and foremost, Chinese government's stance on the eastern section of China-India border has been consistent and clear. We closely follow the situation in the southern part of Tibet and hope India can abide by the relevant agreements and accords between the two countries and avoid any incidents that may undermine peace and stability of the border areas. On your second question, I have no information at hand.
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Rock N Roll Sushi opened for business in 2010 and took off from there. With hard work, determination, and a great team, Rock N Roll Sushi has been successfully in business for 6 years and rapidly growing. They started franchising in 2015. Learn more about the costs, benefits, and available locations today!
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Minimum Cash Required $150,000
Total Investment $145,000 – $629,000
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Lance Hallmark and Gerry Mach were both working in Biloxi, Mississippi at the casinos when they first met back in 2009. Gerry is from Mobile, AL and Lance is from Winfield, AL. The two were inseparable from the moment they met. They both worked hard and talked about their future like every one else.
The idea of opening a restaurant came up. They have both been in the food/bar industry for over 14 years. A lot of ideas were tossed around for several months about what city and what type of restaurant. Gerri wanted to do a sushi bar (her favorite food ) in her hometown Mobile, AL inside of the mall because there wasn’t very many food choices there. One of the hardest parts was coming up with THE perfect name. They both knew they wanted it to be different and have a more laid back atmosphere where customers can enjoy good food, hang out, and have a good time. Lance was driving home from work one night and called Gerri with excitement shouting, “ROCK N ROLL SUSHI” as soon as she picked up the phone. The ideas just started pouring out from there.
The idea was created, so it was time to make this thing a reality. Once the 1000 sq ft. space was leased, the hard part began, which was finding the perfect team for the whole operation. Lance and Gerri knew they couldn’t do it alone. They strongly believe success is not created by one person, but by a team that comes together as one. After months of construction, the team was hired, the menu was finalized, and everything was almost ready for the opening of Rock N Roll Sushi. Lance and Gerri poured their hearts into this sushi bar and spent every penny they had to their name.
Rock N Roll Sushi opened for business in 2010 and took off from there. With hard work, determination, and a great team, Rock N Roll Sushi has been successfully in business for 6 years and rapidly growing. They started franchising in 2015. The very first franchisee was an employee from day 1. There are now a total of 12 Rock N Roll Sushi locations in Alabama and Mississippi. There are 5 corporate stores and 7 franchise stores.
Q: How soon can I open? How long does the process take?
A: From First contact to opening day, generally the process takes between 6 months and 1 year. (Depending on a number of factors)
Q: What is my initial investment?
A: The initial single-unit franchise fee is $30,000. Estimated initial investment requirement for a single restaurant ranges from $145,000 to $629,000.
Q: What are the royalty and advertising fees?
A: Royalty is 6% of sales; Advertising is 1% of sales. The advertising fee can fluctuate in the future.
Q: Can I own more than one unit? And how can I be assured of future locations?
A: Yes, you may own more than a single unit. You can lock up additional locations by signing a development agreement for multiple units. For the development rights to a geographic area, a nonrefundable payment equal to 50 percent of the total franchise fee for each store to be opened in the area is required upon signing the multiple unit development agreement. Then, the initial franchise fee for each store is reduced by half and due upon signing the franchise agreement. You will select a territory from those currently available; it will be a protected territory. At that time, we will agree upon the number of stores to be opened and timetable for opening them.
Q: How many employees does it take to operate a unit?
A: Expect to hire 10 to 15 full and part-time employees.
Q: What support with I receive going forward?
A: In addition to marketing and advertising support, you’ll benefit from ongoing training, research and development of new products, regular dialogues with your account representative, operations support and periodic business counseling.
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D.C.'s Stunning New Creative Space Marks A New Era For Washington
Stephanie Orma Contributor
I write about travel and design
At Yolk interior
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Our nation's capital has a stunning new 10,000-square-foot creative mecca that's so fresh you can still smell the eggshell-white paint drying. Just 10-minutes from downtown D.C. in the up-and-coming Hyattsville district, AT YOLK is a hip, industrial, edgy, light-flooded, state-of-the-art creative space with 25-foot soaring ceilings, designed to be a testing ground and play space for designers and artists to build their vision. And it's the first of its kind in D.C.
The new space was hatched by Washington entrepreneur Pum Lefebure, co-founder and chief creative officer of Design Army, known for creating high-profile campaigns for Smithsonian + Lucas Film, The Academy Awards, Ritz Carlton, Karl Lagerfeld x Jaspal, Hong Kong Ballet and more. Lefebure has designed fashion, graphics, interiors—even paper and color itself. But this creative temple is the designer's most ambitious project to date, both in vision and scale.
Designed solely for artists to invent, Lefebure is hoping the sprawling new venue will help reboot D.C. as the next design capital. Says Lefebure, "AT YOLK's mission is to support and nurture the creative community in Washington, D.C. The space is a creative think tank, an intellectual forum, and an incubator for emerging talent."
AT YOLK founder Pum Lefebure (center) and creative crew
Expect creative workshops, performing arts, runway shows, exhibitions, test kitchen dinners with celeb chefs, commercial shoots (there’s a full-blown photography studio), and weekend painting classes for students. Young creatives will be able to get a killer real-world education, observing behind-the-scenes design pros in action.
To inaugurate the space, AT YOLK is presenting a super-sensorial master class this October 21st on the art of floral styling, photography, and art direction led by celeb florist/chef Sidra Forman, along with top photographers Kate Headley and Reema Desai Boldes. Says Lefebure, "We hope the new space inspires, teaches, mentors and connects creative minds to dream bigger and create anything they dare to imagine."
Stephanie Orma is an American writer and illustrator based in Bordeaux, France. Follow her adventures on Twitter and Instagram.
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Stephanie Orma is a design and travel writer. Her musings can be found in Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Vogue, Coastal Living, CNN Travel, California Home+Desig...
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Seven Hills, Ohio
Seven Hills is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,804 at the 2010 census.
Seven Hills is located at 41°23′16″N 81°40′31″W (41.387703, -81.675350).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.92 square miles (12.74 km2), of which 4.91 square miles (12.72 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,804 people, 4,989 households, and 3,586 families living in the city. The population density was 2,404.1 inhabitants per square mile (928.2/km2). There were 5,167 housing units at an average density of 1,052.3 per square mile (406.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.8% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
There were 4,989 households of which 21.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.82.
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CreditMiner Receives Bureau Global Reseller Status
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — CreditMiner, a pre-qualification solution for dealers, has acquired full global reseller status with the three major credit bureaus, allowing for a seamless transition from a soft bureau transaction to a full application within the company’s software platform.
The announcement comes just as CreditMiner prepares for the full launch of its BASIS₂ platform.
“The acquisition of this status for CreditMiner truly solidifies our commitment to both the automotive dealers and the retail space we operate in,” said Don O’Neill, general manager of CreditMiner. “In many situations, the bureaus released a multi-year freeze for the addition of new resellers, which I feel speaks volume to our organization, as well as our commitment to compliance and technology.”
As a reseller, CreditMiner can now offer the full suite of available FCRA regulated and Non-FCRA regulated data from the credit bureaus. This means that a dealer can now have one relationship for all bureau products, rather than the current model of introducing yet another vendor/service provider into the relationship, officials said.
“I speak to dealers every day. More often than not, they can’t tell what they are being charged for credit and compliance data, yet alone who is providing it,” O’Neill said. “With this addition to our solution, we now allow the dealer to have full access to the credit and compliance data they need, without having to utilize multiple logins and multiple billing. CreditMiner provides dealers with the opportunity to hold a single vendor accountable for service and pricing, as well as the ability to elevate their product and service offering.”
CreditMiner has timed this release to support the full launch of its patent pending BASIS₂ platform. The solution allows dealers to take a customer from online or in-showroom pre-screen, all the way to deal funding, without collecting a social security number or date of birth. It also lets consumers immediately see which banks in the dealer’s indirect lending portfolio desire to provide finance options to the consumer.
With real-time lender pre-qualification decisioning, BASIS₂ enables dealers to add applicable mark-ups, while still removing the finance guesswork for consumers, according to the company.
“Our goal has always been to enable dealers to complete a vehicle transaction online. We are confident that this tool brings dealers to the point of consummation,” O’Neill explained. “With the addition of full spectrum offering as a reseller, we now allow the dealer to do it efficiently, cost effectively, and with cutting-edge technology.”
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Lazarus group behind recent cyberattack on South Africa - Kaspersky
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A recent cyberattack in which South Africa was apparently among 17 countries targeted by North Korean hackers, relates to the activity of the so-called Lazarus group, according to Dr Amin Hasbini, head of Kaspersky's global research and analysis team for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa.
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According to Hasbini, this Lazarus group has been a major "threat actor" in the advanced product technology arena for several years. Kaspersky experts are tracking it closely.
Hasbini said in a statement that "alongside goals like cyber-espionage and cyber sabotage, the attacker has been targeting banks and other financial companies around the globe".
Through their cybercriminal activities, the group have targeted a number of countries across Africa, according to Hasbini.
"Till now, there is no data about money being stolen from a South African bank through these swift attacks," he said on Wednesday.
"This could be an indicator that no money was stolen or that, if an attack did in fact result in any loss of funds, the details have not been disclosed."
Nobody is safe
Craig Freer, executive head of cloud and managed services at Vox, says few organisations, irrespective of their size, are safe from a cyber-attack.
"With more than 350 000 new global threats emerging daily, this is an ongoing concern that must be addressed at a board level and not left being 'relegated' to an IT decision-maker," says Freer.
"About 70% of SMEs that pay after a ransomware attack will close their doors within six months of the breach. Those that don't close, still suffer reputational damage, loss of data and exposed customer information that can potentially be distributed in the public domain."
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In Freer's view, the first phase of safeguarding a business entails getting the right tools in place. A company must also ensure that employees understand the security policy and that it is tested regularly. The next phase revolves around planning for the event of a breach.
"No system is fail-safe. This means having a backup environment that mitigates the risk of losing data when ransomware or other malicious attacks occur," says Freer.
"Sadly, most organisations do not have this in place. Best practice dictates that there needs to be three copies of data, two copies being on different storage media, with one copy located off-site."
Attacks on the rise
He adds that some organisations who perform backups keep them on the same server their other information is stored on. This means that when they get hit by ransomware, they lose their data and their contingency plan to restore it.
With cyber crime incidents on the rise, current South African laws do not effectively criminalise this kind of conduct, according to Zaakir Mohamed, director in the corporate investigations sector of the dispute resolution practice at commercial law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH).
Cybercrimes across digital banking platforms alone increased by 75% in 2018 - resulting in losses of over R262m - according to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre’s (Sabric) annual statistics, says Mohamed.
"As a result of increased internet connectivity, as well as deficient cybersecurity controls, South Africans using digital banking platforms are an obvious (and growing) target for savvy cybercriminals," he adds.
He explains that preventing cybercrimes remains a significant priority for banks and other financial services providers.
"Cybercrime was identified as the most disruptive economic crime likely to affect organisations by respondents to the 2018 PwC Global Economic Crime and Fraud Survey. As this wave grows, progressive banks are increasingly embarking on communication campaigns that educate and promote awareness of cybercrime, empowering clients to identify incidents in order to avoid falling victim to fraudsters," he says.
"Unfortunately, when a cyber-crime is committed, victims often find themselves confused as to what to do, as well as what potential legal action is available to them."
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Based on the real scandal, 'Bombshell' is a revealing look inside the most powerful and controversial media empire of all time and the explosive story of the women who brought down the infamous man who created it.
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The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka runs away from his remote island home to Tokyo, and quickly finds himself pushed to his financial and personal limits. The weather is unusually gloomy and rainy every day, as if to suggest his future.
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Greenhead College
From teenager to soldier - the story of Bosnian genocide survivor Rešad Trbonja
Rešad told his harrowing but inspiring story to students at Greenhead College
Dave Himelfield
In 1991, Rešad Trbonja was a regular teenager.
He wore Converse trainers, listened to punk rock and thought he knew everything.
But within a year Rešad would be fighting to save his family, friends and fellow Bosnian Muslims during the Siege of Croatia, the longest siege of a capital city in the history of modern warfare.
Rešad (pronounced 'Reh-shad') delivered a thought-provoking talk to students at Greenhead College, detailing the horrors he saw in the conflict which lasted almost four year and demonstrating the dangers of allowing hate and intolerance to flourish.
It was ironic that Rešad's religion made him and his fellow Bosniaks a target for Bosnian Serbs hoping to establish a Serbian republic.
He wasn't particularly religious describing himself as 'more belonger than believer'.
Before the Bosnian War broke out in April 1992, Sarajevo was a place where people of four faiths – Islam, orthodox Christianity, Catholicism and Judaism – had thus far gotten along.
Siege of Sarajevo survivor, Resad Trbonja who was a visitor to Greenhead College to speak of his experiences of the divided city to students from the college.
Rešad, who is now a coordinator for the charity Remembering Srebrenica, said: "In Bosnia all people are white. All the people speak the same language and wear the same clothes.
"The only difference is their names. Until you know their names only then can you tell if they are Muslim, Croat, Serb, Orthodox or Catholic Christian.
"Sarajevo was a symbol of coexistence, a multicultural life."
But the differences, which had hitherto been a detail of that coexistence, became the fuel for ethnic cleansing and genocide.
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Rešad said: "All of a sudden it became more important who you were."
Following the breakup of Yugoslavia, Bosnian Serbs led by Radovan Karadžić and supported by Serbian government leader Slobodan Milošević mobilised armies to purge territories with Serbian populations of other ethnic groups.
Of Sarajevo's population in 1991, 44% considered itself Muslim (Bosniak), 32.5% Serb, 17% Croat and 6% Yugoslav.
Devastation wrought in the Grbavica district of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War (Image: Wikipedia/Lt Stacey Wyzkowski)
The city was a prime target for Karadžić and Milošević, both of whom were subsequently convicted of war crimes by the International Criminal Court, in the Netherlands.
By May 2, 1992, Bosnian Serb forces established a total blockade of Sarajevo, blocking major access roads and cutting off food, medicine, water and electricity supplies.
Within a few months the regular teenager had become a teenage soldier.
Rešad said: "My city was being attacked and I thought the only reasonable thing to do was to stand up to these people."
An average of 329 shells fell on the city each day with a maximum of 3,777 shells hitting Sarajevo on July 22, 1993, according to UN estimates.
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In the besieged Bosnian capital day-to-day became a surreal and harrowing mix of fighting and surviving.
Rešad said: "You were exposed to death in both...
"I've witnessed things that none of your Hollywood blockbusters show.
"I've seen people decapitated by shrapnel."
Resad Trbonja talks to students at Greenhead College
And while Western Europe was feasting on Jurassic Park and Take That, Rešad and his fellow Bosniaks were struggling to find food, water and heat.
To cope with the bitter Sarajevo cold Rešad would search for car tyres on destroyed and abandoned vehicles. He'd then bring them home and chop them into pieces and burn them to keep warm.
Rešad said: "While you received Pentium (a fast PC processor launched by Intel in 1993) we were learning to cook with wood."
Comforts were few but you could earn a can of beef by giving blood – much in demand in the city's hospitals – or you could watch a theatre production by candlelight.
Rešad said: "The only thing you could be sure of was that day might be the last day you were alive."
Holocaust survivor's personal items to go on show in Huddersfield
The siege ended on February 29, 1996, following NATO's intervention.
In that time 6,137 Bosnian and Croat soldiers, 2,241 Serbian soldiers and 5,434 civilians were killed.
Among those were Rešad's best friend from high school who was just 18.
After the war Rešad took a job as a UN security guard.
He moved up the ranks becoming an investigator for the UN before working for the EU Police Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Siege of Sarajevo survivor, Resad Trbonja
Rešad then became a coordinator for Remembering Srebrenica – named after the Srebrenica massacre in which more than 8,000 Bosniaks were murdered by Bosnian Serb soldiers – delivering talks in schools and colleges and organising tours to Sarajevo.
Like most survivors of war he hopes that by telling his story history will not repeat itself.
Rešad said: "I hope by sharing this today hopefully a Sarajevo won't happen to anyone else in the world again.
"Once 'us and them' is created it leads to a genocide.
"Challenge people. Please don't take things for granted. Don't agree that something is black when it's obviously white...
"Reject hate. Hate takes an effort. Liking something is so easy; it comes very naturally".
He added: "50 years of negotiations is better than one day of war."
Greenhead College students Roshni Parmar-Hill and Kate Hanss, both 17, were inspired by Rešad's talk.
Kate said: "It was amazing. It was something I had never heard of. It's quite alarming we didn't know more about it.
"It was inspiring that someone can be in a situation of hatred and be so full of love."
Roshni added: "I found it very moving."
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Huddersfield Town v Wolves press conference LIVE: David Wagner and Steve Mounie preview away trip
All the updates from Town's pre-Wolves press conference
Wayne Ankers
Rory Benson
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner is set to brief the media ahead of his side's clash.
Huddersfield Town face Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend as the Premier League returns from the international break.
The Terriers travel to Molineux on Sunday for the 4pm clash, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
Town will be hoping to extend their two-match unbeaten run against Nuno Espirito Santo's newly-promoted side, while Wolves will be gunning for their first points in five top-flight tests.
David Wagner will be unable to call on Chris Lowe on Sunday due to the full back's shoulder ligament injury sustained against West Ham United, while centre back Mathias 'Zanka' Jorgensen is suspended for the trip to the Black Country.
Here we will bring you all the updates as the head coach and striker Steve Mounie preview the weekend trip.
That's everything from Wagner
Diakhaby is still adapting to the Premier League
“He is fit, but he is still adapting to our style in the Premier League.
“He is fit, but not on the same level as he has been with Monaco or with us earlier. But in every training session you see he tries.”
Wagner doesn't speak about targets
“I have never spoken about targets out of the next three or five games. We go to every team and against every opponent to do our best and collect points.
“We are aware that Wolves are anything but a normal promoted team. It is a very good side, but we go to do our best and try to win. If we get this result, nobody knows, but we have to perform. We will not get anything if we are not at our highest level.”
On Lowe's return date
“We are very happy with the results of the investigations that they made and the estimations of his return.”
Wagner is looking at the market
“I started a few weeks ago to have my eye on the market because it is important to be prepared for the window, but in six weeks’ time everything could change.”
Not as simple as 'buy a number 9'
Wagner has a "gut feeling" Town can create scoring opportunities
“In general, I’m happy that we create opportunities and I have the gut feeling we create more opportunities than we have done in the past.
“Unfortunately we were not able to use all of them and haven’t scored enough.”
On disruption due to the international break
“We are used to it. It is something you can’t change and have to accept it. You have to find out the best strategies for the players who are away in terms of travel to get them back to Yorkshire in the best condition possible.
“When they come back happy with individual or team success it is always great for them as individuals and for us.”
"Wolves are not a normal promoted team"
“They are not a normal promoted team. They are on a different level to the teams who got promoted in the past. They have invested money, but they have done it smartly.
“Their main threat in general is that everybody knows what he has to do. They consistently play the same formation with the same players. I think this is their biggest strength.”
Injury updates from Wagner
Here is Wagner
Now we wait for Wagner
Fulham speech
Zanka suspension
I know how to score
Desperate for goals
Confidence from scoring
And we are underway
Steve Mounie
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Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner on why he's confident in selection options for Wolves trip
We have to be creative and we have alternatives for absent Lowe and Zanka
HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 10: Chris Lowe of Huddersfield Town is carried off the pitch on a stretcher during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and West Ham United at the John Smith's Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)
David Wagner was keeping cards close to his chest when asked about Huddersfield Town's line-up and gameplan at Wolves.
The head coach is forced into changes at Molineux - where Town have lost just once in the last 30 years - because in-form left back Chris Lowe is injured and Mathias 'Zanka' Jorgensen suspended.
Wagner has operated successfully with a back five as Town picked up four points from the home games with Fulham and West Ham United.
Asked if Zanka's one-match ban would open he door for Jon Gorenc Stankovic to play only his third game of the season, and first since the Carabao Cup defeat at Stoke City in August, Wagner pointed to his options.
"It could open the door for Jon Stankovic, it could open the door for a four back line or it could be that we stick to the formation that we played in the past," said the boss, who took his players and their families away to a Marbella training camp during the international break.
"We will see what is the best to do for us in the case of playing Wolverhampton Wanderers."
Pressed on how Town would cope against Wolves without two of their best defenders, Wagner added: "This is not a problem, it is only something where we have to decide how we will deal with the situation.
"We have two players who have played a lot of games in recent weeks and we have to find out who will replace them.
"This is something every manager has to deal with every weekend, so it's nothing I really worry about - I have a lot of alternatives.
"I have more or less a full squad back in training and this means we will have alternatives."
Step up and grab a shirt urges David Wagner ahead of Wolves clash
So how much of a blow is it losing the duo for such a testing trip?
"The suspension of Zanka, we saw it coming because he was on four yellows for weeks," said Wagner.
"Chris Lowe's injury wasn't something we expected but we are very happy it's not as serious as we first thought.
"It was thought after the game it could be 12 weeks or more that he is out and might need surgery, so I think we are very happy with the actual results and the time frame he will be out.
David Wagner gives Huddersfield Town injury update ahead of Wolves clash
"He was in great form over the whole season, a very consistent, reliable player offensively and defensively, but now it is time for somebody else to fill this gap - and I am pretty confident we have the alternatives in our squad.
"Zanka was also in very good form, a regular, but now we have to be creative and find a solution because he is out.
"This is nothing big to deal with, we have to do it all the time."
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Rome - 19th International Tattoo Expo Rome 2018
Tattoo artists will come from all over the world and belonging to the most diverse currents and styles
Rome – International Tattoo Expo Rome 2018
International Tattoo Expo Rome 2018
It will be Rome again, and in particular in the incredible marble frame of the Palazzo dei Congressi, with its 6000 square meters available, the scenary where tattoo artists will come from all over the world and belonging to the most diverse currents and styles in which they can express themselves a stroke of ink on human skin.
The legends of the tattoo world, but also the best new talents, will gather in the Capital from Friday 4, to Sunday 6 May 2018 for the nineteenth edition of the International Tattoo Expo.
Every year the Rome convention has always seen the participation of public figures, from the beautiful actress and artist Asia Argento, to the super tattooed Roma player Radja Nainggolan, the World Champion Marco Materazzi or the Youtuber Damiano Er Faina, just to name a few.
Guests of the International Tattoo Expo
Also this year the surprises do not end here. In fact, for the nineteenth edition of the International Tattoo Expo Rome we will have as an exceptional guest Matteo Minozzi and Renato Gianmarioli, young talents of the Italian National Rugby Team, great tattoo lovers and now reference men for the Italian National Team and for the whole Italian movement oval ball. This was a very important year for Matteo Minozzi as he was the only Italian to be named as “Player of the Year” of the Six Nations tournament after scoring four goals in five games.
Among the exceptional guests will also be Carl Brave, the Roman rapper who is driving crowds across Italy. Exactly one year after the release of the album Always In Due, Carl Brave will participate in a convention among his fans as a tattoo lover.
The success of the event, now in its nineteenth edition, is the confirmation of how the world of tattoos has become the symbol of modern artistic culture. The prestige of the event is confirmed not only by the number of visitors present every year, but also by the artistic level of the tattoo artists present and by the famous guests with a passion for tattoos.
The Tattooers
Among the 400 Italian and international artists: Łukasz Smyku Siemieniewicz (Dead Boy Tattoo), Franco Roggia, Gianluca Ferraro, Giulia Montanari, Hussein Mistrah, Ivan Pecoraro (Max Studio A Dübendorf, Zurich), Kike Esteras (Black Ship, Barcelona), Daria Pirojenko, Nicholas Matik, Owen Paulls, Roberto Dolci, Roberto Lauro, Sergey Murdoc, Fabio Guerreiro (True World Tattoo), Francesco Cinti Piredda (One Percent), Vladimir Arhipkin (Kisa Kisenka), Zek Keleman (Comic Tattoo, Budapest), Rafel Delande, London; Jannicke Wiese Hansen, Norway; Stevie Floyd, USA; Jef Whitehead, USA; Keenan Bouchard, USA; Taneli Jarva, Helsinki; Job De Quay, Helsinki.
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As it seems clear for some time now, it is the body that turns into a canvas on which to draw shapes and colors, or even just a message that always has a strong personal value. Also because those who choose to get a tattoo know that the design will remain etched forever on his skin: the choice of a subject has therefore always a deep meaning and the hand that realizes it must be of proven mastery.
Among the top experts in the art of tattooing that will participate in this nineteenth edition, they deserve a brief introduction (which they do not need):
MARCO MANZO – Precursor of the ornamental style, the first tattoo artist in the world to officially participate in the Guatemala National Pavilion in the 16th Venice Biennale Architecture as a tattoo artist, designer, designer and sculptor. To him we owe the entry of the tattoo in contemporary art and in high fashion.
ALO LOCO: He began his tattooing career in Bali seven years ago. Currently working in London (Kamil Tattoos) his reference technique is realistic black and white.
ANTON AUTONOMO: He began his career as a teacher of drawing in Russia and then devoted himself to tattoos, especially the realistic ones that led him to create incredible works.
CLAUDIO COMITE: Born in Naples, just thirteen years old is passionate about the world of the Tattoo, only a year later he imprints his art on his hand, with rudimentary tools, needle, cotton and Pelikan ink.
Carried for the geometric design, he rides the trend of the tribal style and then arrives at the Polinesian and Maori tattoo. In 2005 he opened his personal studio in Naples, LITTLE STAR TATTOO.
NUNO FEIO: Portuguese by birth, begins tattooing in 2010, specializes in realistic black and white and is sponsored by numerous international studies. Finally, in January 2017, he opens his studio in Lisbon: Graveyart-Tattoo Studio.
MARK KORNEV: The St. Petersburg artist specializes in realistic tattooing in both color and black and white.
FABIO FILIPPONE: After a traveling period in which he worked for international studies in the States (New York, Miami and Baltimore), in Sweden and in Germany (Heaven of colors by Randy Engelhard) and in Italy (Off the Map by Alex De Pase) , in 2002 he inaugurated his studio in Aosta. His favorite style is the realistic black and white.
ROBERTO GASPERI: Based in Florence, where he graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts, he travels the world to acquire new notions and express his art in the surrealistic style both colored and black and white.
VALERIO SERPETTI: Roman tattoo artist, owner of the Blood Color Tattoo Studio in San Cesareo. In the sector for the past 14 years, it is defined as influenced by the Californian scene with regard to the use of colors, giving the portrait a personal style. Twice a member of the jury of the International Tattoo Expo in Rome, in the portraits and realistic categories.
The TTTISM Magazine, created by tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Buchi, is probably the most important magazine in the sector with a stand
This year the prestigious International Tattoo Expo in Rome is further enriched and offers the public an afterparty, which will take place on the evening of Friday, in the best European tradition in collaboration with the Studio YAMA TATTOO on the occasion of its tenth anniversary.
Next to the act of the great band of Stoner / Doom Metal ORANGE GLOBLIN we will find a trio of respectable bands that will make the party a unique event: the IRA DEL BACCANO, now a historical band of the Roman scene and the SUPERDOG PARTY, with their show made of pure and energetic rock and roll will burn the audience of such an event.
Also this year the convention offers visitors parallel events related to the art world, presented by the legendary Mirkcaccio.
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Lovely Warriors of Friendship
Fri, 09/04/2015 - 13:59 — CureLovelyWarrior
http://biancagames.com/LWF.htm
A Megaman-esque platformer with a goal of spreading love, friendship, and innocence.
Play as one of many warriors of friendship of your choosing, with a choice of characters from many series, the most important being Precure, My Little Pony, and Pokemon.
Choose from over 70 playable characters! Play as your favorite cure or pony, or choose that indie game character that stood out to you!
Reform Discord, and take down Tirek!
Defeat and reform the unlovely forces of the Phantom Empire!
Flying mode with even more characters, using a completely different control style.
Play as many cute characters, including Satori, Spiritia, Princess Luna and Meloetta.
Rokko Chan, Spiritia, and Mega Pony can obtain weapons by defeating bosses.
Play as a sparkling shiny pokemon, or have the Happiness Charge Precure change into alternate forms.
Some characters have extra abilities, such as melee attacks, double jumps and dashes.
This game gives you "lovely hearts" whenever you complete certain tasks in the game. You might know of this idea as "achievements" or "trophies". However, hearts are much more awesome than golden medals or cups. Hasn't anyone ever told you that money can't buy you love?
The game runs almost entirely off borrowed or mixed resources. I believe unoriginal is the new original!
Proud to announce that the game has "Megpoid Talk" as the menu voice. AKA The voice of Megumi Nakajima/Gumi/Cure Lovely/Cure Unlovely/Meloetta.
The game is completely free, and family friendly!
CureLovelyWarrior
Fan game
Sat, 09/05/2015 - 08:12 — Son of a dolphin
"unoriginal is the new
"unoriginal is the new original" love it
i haven't played it yet, i'll comment again when i play it
Sat, 09/05/2015 - 15:26 — CureLovelyWarrior
It's supposed to mean, like
It's supposed to mean, like basically... to say that hardly anyone ever uses unoriginal resources... because like you know how many people are about that stuff. So using unoriginal resources from all over the place to put together an entire game is like... a new original thing. And the game itself... well... there really is not much out there like it. So it is original for the very reasons people label it as unoriginal...
(other than that its a Megaman-esque platformer I guess - but hey - I like those and will keep playing them no matter how unoriginal they are!)
Sat, 09/05/2015 - 22:38 — clyde
Hi me is ridiculously hard.
Hi me is ridiculously hard. I beat her though.
Also is there a way to make it so that the bosses you've beaten don't reset if you change your character?
When I saw that the timer didn't keep counting down after failing to defeat Golden Diva on the first try, the relief I felt was noticeable.
This picture shows how far I could make it. My hand hurts.
There are some really neat surprises in your game, thanks for sharing it.
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Sun, 09/06/2015 - 05:44 — sergiocornaga
>Also is there a way to make
>Also is there a way to make it so that the bosses you've beaten don't reset if you change your character?
I assume this is intentional, given the star progress bar on the title screen. But I do feel like it's not an especially fun design choice; the huge roster is one of the game's main draws, so tying progress to a single character encourages playing the game in a less enjoyable way.
Sun, 09/06/2015 - 08:51 — CureLovelyWarrior
FYI I don't expect people to
FYI I don't expect people to beat the game with all the characters... that's why achievements for "get x stars" stop at 300 stars.
By then you've probably played the heck out of it and are rightfully tired. Most likely you've fought the bosses over and over and have therefore learned their patterns and strategies and now they've become easier for you.
So I thought, people could race to see who could get the most stars.
Probably, the expectation is that even people who really dedicate themselves to the game and it's replay value, will likely be done with it once they get all the achievements and 300 stars.
Sun, 09/06/2015 - 08:13 — clyde
Here's an update on my progress.
This is an interesting game. Last night I didn't realize that it would save my progress when I quit. After resting my fingers I game Hi me another go.
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So happy to see proof that
So happy to see proof that someone has actually beaten the game. I feel like the end game stages are among the better ones and the people who played it half heartedly just to make a negative youtube review are missing out.
Also... thanks for everything that's been written and commented here. It really makes me happy to see people talking about the game in a way that is actually appreciative.
oh and just curious... mind telling me what the "surprises" are that you found? Cause I had a field day putting in little hidden references. Like in the descriptions for characters/stages, and also a lot of the music used has meaning too.
The entire Negatones(?) area
The entire Negatones(?) area was really great. The musical theme and the background and my character's bees and the enemies and their projectiles combined well. I found the boss encounters in those areas to be surprising and I just really valued them experientially.
I was also surprised by the description of the boss who plays hockey aggressively.
The battle with Red was surprisingly coherent with the source material.
I kind of mentioned it earlier, but the way that the timer was used in some of the levels was really odd and that put me into a position where I didn't know what to expect.
Mon, 09/07/2015 - 14:09 — CureLovelyWarrior
It's funny that you call
It's funny that you call them "Negatones". The bosses are The Dazzlings, villains from my little pony. But the level is obviously a huge influence from Suite Precure... ♥
Edit: Just realized... I kinda referred to them as that on the character select descriptions, didn't I? "Negatone" is something evil from Suite Precure... a music themed show. There is a villain named "Siren" and it's a pun cause the Dazzlings are also sirens. There is also the "melody of sorrow" that the bad guys sing which is what Sonata is singing in the boss battle... as well as the instrumental version that can be heard on the stage. Aria sings meloetta's song as a pun because meloetta has an "aria forme".
Other things are...
Music from "Code of Princess" whenever you fight a character who is a princess (as well as on cure princess's stage).
"Hockey Man" theme from Rokko Chan on the hockey player level.
King Candy is a huge poke at the creators of "Candy Crush", who are called "King".
Those are just the big ones... there's tons of little references everywhere, especially to pokemon.
The achievements also make some jokes as well.
There's so many I could probably go on all day if I wanted to.
Of course, if you haven't seen the source material there's a chance you won't get them.
Also... "Hime" is actually one word, and in addition to being a character's name, it's also the japanese word for "princess" (you might see me using it in the game that way elsewhere). I think you thought it was two words because the spritefont thingy has a few issues.
Ahhhh.... that was fun to explain.
Mon, 09/14/2015 - 16:47 — ihavefivehat
loved the game! thanks for
loved the game! thanks for brightening up my day a little bit.
Wed, 09/16/2015 - 18:52 — CureLovelyWarrior
You're quite welcome. That
You're quite welcome. That what I aimed to do for people. It brightens my own day to know that my intent worked. ♥
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Studies Identify Factors Predicting Belief in Conspiracies
June 6, 2018 • Contributed by Zawn Villines, GoodTherapy.org Correspondent
Conspiracy theories are more than just unusual beliefs. They can affect how people vote and may cause conflict in personal relationships. They can also contribute to depression and anxiety.
Two new studies aim to understand why some people endorse conspiracy theories. Both were published in the European Journal of Social Psychology.
The studies found people are more likely to believe conspiracy theories if:
They overestimate their understanding of political ideas.
They feel society’s fundamental values are at risk due to social change. (This belief is called system identity threat.)
Superficial Understanding May Be A Factor in Conspiracy Theories
The first study included 394 United States citizens. It took place immediately before and after the 2016 U.S. presidential election. The study’s goal was to assess the role of knowledge in conspiracy theories.
The study asked recruits to rate their understanding of several public policies. Next, it asked recruits to provide a detailed analysis of how the policies functioned. After providing an analysis, recruits rated their confidence in their political knowledge a second time. Researchers also asked participants their views on several conspiracy theories, including election-specific conspiracies.
Some people remained confident in their views following the detailed explanation. They were more likely to believe conspiracies. They were also more likely to lack accurate knowledge of the policies in question.
Many recruits rated their confidence lower after trying to make a detailed analysis. The activity may have made them realize the limits of their own knowledge. They were less likely than their still-confident peers to believe in conspiracy theories. The study authors say helping people understand the limits of their knowledge can inspire people to become more informed. More accurate data can help people separate false conspiracies from fact-based beliefs.
People who supported the losing candidate were also more likely to support conspiracy theories. This trend suggests political anxiety may have a role in conspiracy endorsement.
Value and Identity Threat Linked to Conspiracy Theories
A second study strengthens the link between system identity threat and belief in conspiracy theories. Researchers worked with two different groups, producing a total sample size of 3,572 people.
Researchers presented participants with statements indicating they felt their values were threatened. They asked participants to rate their agreement with these sentiments. Statements included sentences such as:
“America’s greatest values are increasingly decaying from within.”
“In this country, there is a ‘real America’ distinct from those who don’t share the same values.”
Next, they presented participants with statements related to belief in conspiracy theories. Recruits indicated how strongly they agreed with phrases such as:
“The media is the puppet of those in power.”
“Nothing in politics or world affairs happens by accident or coincidence.”
People experiencing system identity threat were more likely to agree with the conspiracy-related statements. When people feel their values are under attack, they may be less likely to trust people in power. They might grow suspicious of the world around them. In severe cases, belief in conspiracy theories can cause severe stress.
Federico, C. M., Williams, A. L., & Vitriol, J. A. (2018, April 18). The role of system identity threat in conspiracy theory endorsement. European Journal of Social Psychology. Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1002/ejsp.2495
Stralo, L. (2018, May 30) New psychology studies predict likeliness of belief in conspiracy theories. Lehigh University. Retrieved from https://www1.lehigh.edu/news/new-psychology-studies-predict-likeliness-of-belief-in-conspiracy-theories
Vitriol, J. A. & Marsh, J. K. (2018, May 12). The illusion of explanatory depth and endorsement of conspiracy beliefs. European Journal of Social Psychology. Retrieved from https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ejsp.2504
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Neighbours surrounding Dublin St and Summit St in Halifax pose after finishing their street painting
The purpose of Neighbourhood Placemaking is to celebrate and explore a neighbourhood’s unique identity while connecting neighbours and creating a place people are drawn to. The result? Welcoming and livable communities where neighbours have more opportunities to get to know one another. Projects are resident-led and may include:
painting on municipal street intersections
building a mini library
building a neighbourhood bench
creating stepping stones
making a community film screen
any other creative idea you can think of!
Local placemaking advocate, Greg Woolner, describes placemaking as "Community working together to make (a) place special. They make it a place where people want to go to, where they feel safe and welcome. They make it beautiful and interesting. They make it meaningful, an expression of their own local culture."
Municipal staff provide support to seek necessary approvals and work collaboratively with community members to design accessible, creative, and successful projects.
How do I apply for support with a project?
Would you like your neighbourhood to be next? Download the Neighbourhood Placemaking Application and Toolkit for detailed instructions on the 13-step process to host your own placemaking event.
Applications are due by October 30 for neighbourhoods wishing to create a project the following summer.
Contact Placemaking
placemaking@halifax.ca
Meaghan Dalton
Past placemaking projects
Roslyn Road Street Painting (2019)
The Roslyn Road street painting was led by a group of young families who wanted to create eye-catching art. The goal was to bring the community together and demonstrate to motorists that young children live in the neighbourhood. The residents hired artist Lizane Tan to design the art based on neighbourhood meetings where the residents brainstormed and agreed on what they wanted represented in the design.
On a (mostly) sunny August day, residents of all ages helped make the street painting a reality. Residents who have lived on the street for over twenty years got to know each other for the first time and lasting friendships were made.
Time lapse of Roslyn Road street painting
Come BEEA Part of Our Garden (2019)
“Come BEEA part of our garden” was a project that bloomed within the walls of Chebucto Connections. Students from both Pathways to Education and Family S.O.S. along with community members teamed together to rejuvenate an existing community garden space in the Greystone community in Spryfield.
Dartmouth North Mural (2018)
With input from all grade levels of John Martin Junior High, students created a mural that represents the positive aspects of the north end and the pride that the students have in their community. The event day was a collaboration with staff, students, and community members.
Spryfield Community Outdoor Theatre (2017)
The Spryfield Community Association found a great place in their community at the Spryfield Urban Farm and made it that much better. They used a natural amphitheatre space nestled in the woods on the farm grounds and built an outdoor theatre. The goal was to create a space for people to come together to share their interests and ideas. Residents can enjoy a unique outdoor movie experience in their own backyard, connect with their neighbours and experience the long-established gem of the Urban Farm.
The group designed the theatre based on community consultations. The Association plans regularly scheduled films throughout the summer and fall. Long-term community engagement includes opportunities for residents to vote on which movies they would like to see, as well as possible collaborations with local film makers.
Making Roome (2016)
Residents on Roome Street and surrounding area participated in the planning, designing, and creation of a street painting located at the intersection of Roome Street and Acadia Street in Halifax. The process brought community members closer together built stronger connections, created a network for neighbours to draw from, and the artwork beautifies the street and creates a more meaningful sense of place.
North Preston, East Preston, and Cherry Brook (2016)
Community consultations were held in North Preston, East Preston, and Cherry Brook in Spring 2016. Over 200 people in three communities participated and shared what they loved about where they lived.
Three themes for the art work emerged as a results of the consultations. It was decided that each community would have their own distinct work of art. One theme is represented through the art work in each community. East Preston represents “Our Land”, North Preston represents “Our Faith” and Cherry Brook represents “Our Family. Each art work connects to create a large picture called “Our Home”.
Creighton Street Painting Project (2015)
Residents, neighbours, the Joseph Howe school community, local businesses and housing centres of the Halifax Regional Municipality participated in a street painting project located at the intersection of Charles and Creighton Streets in Halifax during 2015.
The organizing group wanted to create an opportunity for neighbours to get to know each other by sharing a common project that would beautify the neighbourhood and cultivate connections among residents and other businesses and groups of the area. While the street painting itself was a central focus, painting day had an abundance of activities from jazz bands, choir groups, potluck, drum lessons, bbq, face painting and more. The community has made the neighbourhood festival an annual event since the initial success of the project brought over 700 people together to participate and celebrate on painting day.
Artist and long time resident Marven Nelligan worked with the project core team and community members to create the design for the street that represented the rich storey of the neighbourhood.
Findlay Community Centre Film Screening Wall and Mural (June 2015)
Residents of the Findlay Community Centre/Hawthorn Elementary School area came together to plan a project that would celebrate community identity and pride, grow new and deepen existing community connections, explore diverse uses of community space, and provide an intergenerational opportunity for all neighbours to collaborate on a fun and creative project.
An outdoor, community-operated film screen space is now installed on the rear wall of Findlay Community Centre. This has become a new venue for residents to use as a backdrop for presentations, movie nights, community and regional arts events, and for outdoor classroom opportunities.
The screening area is attractively framed by beautiful wall mural artwork of important Dartmouth imagery designed by local artist Lee Cripps and created by community participants.
Union Street Community Stepping Stones (2015)
Local residents wanted to continue to build on the success of a recently built community garden in this area by creating a series of stepping stones that were made by children and families in the neighbourhood.
Community members young and old rolled up their sleeves and pulled pounds of Japanese Knotweed, picked up garbage, and reclaimed the path that once wound through the woods to the garden but had become overgrown and unusable. The stepping stones are installed along the foot path that runs across the forest.
Mulgrave Park (2014)
The Mulgrave Park Caring and Learning Centre, the Tenants Association, and the Phoenix Youth Program came together to work with North End artists Heather Wilkinson and Melissa Marr on a project that aimed to fulfill its residents’ wishes for beautification within the Mulgrave community.
Now, a vibrant path depicting symbols of music and movement leads from the entrance of the Caring and Learning Centre, through the parking lot and to the entrance of the Phoenix offices. The youth of the community access both programs, so the path highlights the connection and creates a fun traverse between the two. The feathers and figures featured in the artwork, as well as the MGP logo, are direct translations from some of the talented neighborhood youth.
This project was supported by the municipal Placemaking program and funded through a grant from the 4Cs Foundation.
Deacon and Windcrest Placemaking (2014)
This street painting and neighbourhood celebration is located at the corner of Deacon Street and Windcrest Terrace in Halifax.
The aim of the project was to beautify the streets, inspire closer connections between neighbours, and bring a sense of safety through a more connected community. The area has a good sense of community that members would like to maintain and grow. The local children were important and celebrated participants in this project and encouraged to exercise their civic voice.
The final artwork is the result of several sessions of community gatherings, brainstorming, and discussing important topics relevant to this neighborhood. Local artist and illustrator Anna Ramsay helped to interpret the community’s vision through the painting’s design. Each symbol in the street painting has special and intentional meaning: the fox represents the Fox family who have lived there for decades, the horn represents the local artists and musicians, the blue bells nod to the streets past heritage.
This project was supported by the HRM Placemaking program and funded through a grant from the 4Cs Foundation.
Time Lapse of Deacon Street Placemaking Project
Dartmouth North: HOME is where the heART is, 2013
The Take Action Society, work to promote a positive influence in helping to create a stronger healthier community by providing opportunities for the community to become more involved.
“HOME is where the heART is…” was a community art project initiated by the Take Action Society and was painted on the school grounds of Harbour View Elementary School in 2013. Funded by the 4Cs Foundation and guided by artist Anna Ramsay, this 100-foot pavement mural represents the history of Dartmouth North and all that makes the community home to its residents. The history of Dartmouth North is captured on the concrete barricades located at the driveway entrance to the school, and the community’s view of “home” adorns the pavement, driveway-to-driveway, facing Alfred Street.
https://youtu.be/MiefWy7ZAyI
The Take Action Society - Dartmouth North
Chebucto Lane, 2013
Inspired by the success of the pilot project at Black Street and Northwood, a core group of Halifax residents initiated a placemaking project for Chebucto Lane. Community members came together over eight months in a process that included creative workshops, history presentations on the area, school programs, art workshops, neighborhood walks, and social events designed to bring people into a conversation about where they lived and what they wanted to see happen in their neighborhood.
Painting day brought together 300 Halifax residents to complete a 20-meter long mural on the street, play games, tell stories, dance to live music, BBQ, give away lemonade, and chat with neighbors who were strangers before. For this community, the painting was a way of taking control, of changing perceptions about the neighborhood and its diverse culture.
Funding was generously given by the 4Cs Foundation.
Pilot Project: Black Street and Northwood Terrace Intersection Painting (2011 - 2012)
On July 14, 2012, neighbours came together to transform the intersection at Black Street and Northwood Terrace by painting a large community-created design on the street as part of an HRM pilot project, co-sponsored by the 4Cs Foundation. A group of community members, operating under the name of Placemaking Halifax, spearheaded this project in collaboration with HRM. It was the first municipally-supported, community-driven street painting project in Canada.
This program was inspired by Portland, Oregon’s City Repair model. In spring 2010, the model was introduced to HRM by Michael Cook from City Repair during the ArtsEngage! Symposium, organized by the 4Cs Foundation and other local partners. The City Repair model allows neighbourhoods the opportunity to organize and propose community art projects on city property. The community development model that City Repair uses aligns closely with HRM’s Community Art Program.
The project was open to all residents of the neighbourhood, who gathered several times over the spring months. First, the group shared both what they appreciate about the community and their visions for the future. Many drawings were created along these themes, and artists presented concepts based on these visioning and drawing sessions. Together, the community collectively decided which of the final designs would be the new face of the neighbourhood.
Painting day became a celebration with music, food, children’s activities, drumming circle, resident-led art installations, community discussions, and of course, the intersection painting. Hundreds of people came by through the day to watch and participate.
The success of this pilot project turned Placemaking into a permanent municipal program, and invites neighbourhoods to initiate projects that activate shared public spaces to give a sense of place and build community.
Black Street and Northwood Terrace Intersection Painting
Halifax's Poet Laureate
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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE'S 60TH BIRTHDAY PARTY
Spring Season 2014 announ...
Spring Season 2014 announced
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Posted on 15 November 2013.
Hampstead Theatre announces its New Year programme of two UK Premieres:
Rapture, Blister, Burn by Gina Gionfriddo, starring Emilia Fox
Good People by David Lindsay-Abaire, starring Imelda Staunton
Hampstead Artistic Director Edward Hall said ‘It is a real thrill to be able to introduce these two outstanding plays to British theatre-goers for the first time. And to be able to introduce them in some considerable style: Rapture, Blister, Burn, Gina Gionfriddo’s virtuosic gender comedy, has enticed Emilia Fox back to the stage, whilst David Lindsay- Abaire’s funny and tender Good People will see the return of Imelda Staunton to Hampstead Theatre after 20 years. With Peter DuBois and Jonathan Kent – two real master directors – at the helm, we’re truly excited about the forthcoming spring season’.
RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN
By Gina Gionfriddo
Directed by Peter DuBois
Designer Jonathan Fensom
Lighting James Farncombe
Sound John Leonard
Casting Suzanne Crowley and Gilly Poole
Cast includes Emilia Fox
Can any woman have it all? Emilia Fox stars in Gina Gionfriddo’s witty dissection of gender politics.
After university Catherine and Gwen chose opposite paths: Catherine built a career as a rock-star academic, while Gwen built a home with a husband and children. Decades later each woman covets the other’s life, and a dangerous game begins as each tries to claim the other’s territory.
Gina Gionfriddo‘s previous plays include the critically acclaimed Becky Shaw (Almeida Theatre) and After Ashley (Vineyard Theatre). The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize winner has also written extensively for television including the popular dramas Law & Order and House of Cards starring Kevin Spacey. Rapture, Blister, Burn was a 2013 Pulitzer Prize finalist.
Peter DuBois reunites with Gina following Becky Shaw. His other directing credits include All New People (West End). Peter is in his fourth season as the Artistic Director of the Huntington Theatre Company in Boston. His productions have been on the annual top ten lists of The New York Times, Time Out, Variety and The Evening Standard.
Emilia Fox last appeared on stage in Coriolanus and Richard II (Almeida Theatre), Good (Donmar Warehouse), Katherine Howard (Chichester Festival) and The Cherry Orchard (RSC). Film includes Suspension Of Disbelief, A Thousand Kisses Deep, Ways To Live Forever and Dorian Gray. TV appearances include Silent Witness, Falcon, Upstairs Downstairs, Merlin,The Queen and Ballet Shoes.
By David Lindsay-Abaire
Designer Hildegarde Bechtler
Lighting Mark Henderson
Sound Paul Groothuis
Casting Anne McNulty
Cast includes Imelda Staunton
27 February – 5 April 2014
If you are born in South Boston you’ve started on the wrong side of the tracks, so just making ends meet will need all the energy you can muster. Imelda Staunton plays sharp-tongued single-mother Margie, who will do anything it takes to pay the bills after losing yet another job. Hearing that an old boyfriend who has made good is in town, she decides to corner him – old loyalties should be good for something.
Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire’s drama reveals layer after layer of secrets – can you ever really leave the place you are born?
Having originally premiered on Broadway, Good People won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play of the Year. David won the Pulitzer Prize for his critically acclaimed Rabbit Hole, which also earned several Tony Award nominations, and became a film starring Nicole Kidman.
Jonathan Kent makes his Hampstead Theatre debut. His numerous directing credits include Sweeney Todd and Private Lives (Chichester Festival Theatre and West End). Between 1990 and 2002 Jonathan was joint Artistic Director of the Almeida Theatre, which he founded as a full-time producing theatre.
Multi award winner Imelda Staunton was most recently on stage in Circle Mirror Transformation (Royal Court), Sweeney Todd (Chichester Festival) for which she won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical, A Delicate Balance (Almeida Theatre) and Entertaining Mr Sloane (Trafalgar Studios). Film includes Pride, Maleficent, The Awakening, Another Year, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows and of course Vera Drake. TV includes The Girl for which she was nominated for Emmy and Bafta Awards, Psychoville and Cranford Chronicles.
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SWAC East football midseason report cards for 2019
All five teams of the SWAC's East Division are graded based on how they've fared the first half of the college football season.
By Deja Harrison October 17, 2019 10323 views
Photo: Alcorn State Athletics
Editor’s Note: This is part one of a two-part series that grades all SWAC football teams based on how they’ve fared the first half of the season. Click here to read part two.
It’s Week 7, which means we’ve reached the half-way mark in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) football play. By now, fans should have some idea of how their teams could potentially end the season. For some, this might be a great read. For others, not so much.
Below are my midseason grades for the SWAC’s East Division teams.
Record: (5-2, 3-0 SWAC)
The Braves are at the head of the class through Week 7. We’re talking about a team with an offense that’s currently ranked third in the conference in scoring, with a second-string quarterback and a defense that holds the No. 1 spot.
The Braves arguably could be sitting at 6-1, but key injuries in Week 3 against McNeese, including starting quarterback Noah Johnson ruled out in the second quarter, were pretty startling. Alcorn went scoreless in the first three quarters but nearly rallied back with two touchdowns late in the fourth with Felix Harper taking the snaps.
Although Johnson, who was named the 2018 SWAC Championship Offensive MVP, has not seen action since Week 3 due to injury, Harper has the team averaging a whopping 33.7 points per game.
The defense appears to be even more explosive while sitting pretty with 10 interceptions (most in SWAC) thus far.
The keys to the Braves staying at the top of the class are simple: feed the ball to wide receivers LeCharles Pringle and Niko Duffey, who both are tied for second place in the conference with the most touchdowns at seven apiece.
Making the quarterback adjustment proves why the Braves are the defending SWAC Champions.
Photo: JSU Communications
It’s not looking too good for the Jackson State Tigers. They are at a disadvantage in the statistical rankings having played five non-conference scheduled games and two SWAC opponents in which only one game counted toward the conference standings. (A 31-16 loss to Alabama State).
The JSU offense is sitting at No.8 in the conference while averaging 23.3 points per game. Quarterback Derrick Ponder has the lowest completion rate in the conference at 52.8 percent (85-of-161), but JSU’s pass rush game limits opposing quarterbacks to just 162 yards per game. Kudos to the pass rushers.
Of those non-conference games, the Tigers’ 35-22 upset loss to Division ll Kentucky State was the most pitiful so far of the season and the icing on the cake for this grade.
Grade: C-
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One of the top offenses in the SWAC is scoring as many points as it’s giving up on defense. That’s bad when you find yourself in overtime against a winless Texas Southern team (0-6, 0-2 SWAC), giving up 464 total offensive yards.
Despite earning some wins, the Bulldogs have failed a few prominent tests. One of them includes not putting up a better fight against the No. 2 defense in the SWAC, Grambling State. In AAMU’s 23-10 loss last week against GSU, the Tigers forced four turnovers, two of which occurred late in the fourth quarter.
But here’s some good news: The Bulldogs have a dependable quarterback. Junior Aqeel Glass still had 225 passing yards in the match-up against Grambling, and he has the ability to carry the team to conference wins. He leads the SWAC with 164-of-259 (63.3 percent) completed passes, 19 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
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Yes, the Hornets are currently second in the SWAC East, but they’re sitting second to last in the SWAC in scoring, averaging just 20 points per game. With two of ASU’s most formidable contests being against Kennesaw State and Alcorn State, the Hornets could only put up one touchdown in each game, losing to those teams 42-7 and 35-7 respectfully. The Hornets haven’t beaten anyone noteworthy.
Mississippi Valley State
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The best highlights all season for the Delta Devils were the five fumble recoveries and senior linebacker Tracy Thomkins’s 12 tackles against Alcorn State in Week 5. Those efforts, however, still resulted in losing to the Braves, 45-19.
In last Saturday’s contest against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, the MVSU defense allowed 489 yards of offense in a 38-6 loss against the Golden Lions.
The Delta Devils need help everywhere, and they need it badly. In five of six games this season, MVSU has only scored no more than 20 points. They scored 31 points in their lone (31-23) win against NCCAA member Virginia University of Lynchburg. Not impressive.
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Deja Harrison is a junior mass communications major at Grambling State University. She's a sports reporter for GSU-TV and a New Orleans native.
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Strength training builds more than muscles
Most of us know that strength training (with free weights, weight machines, or resistance bands) can help build and maintain muscle mass and strength. What many of us don't know is that strong muscles lead to strong bones. And strong bones can help minimize the risk of fracture due to osteoporosis.
A combination of age-related changes, inactivity, and inadequate nutrition conspire to gradually steal bone mass, at the rate of 1% per year after age 40. As bones grow more fragile and susceptible to fracture, they are more likely to break after even a minor fall or a far less obvious stress, such as bending over to tie a shoelace.
Osteoporosis should be a concern for all of us. An estimated eight million women and two million men in the United States have osteoporosis. It is now responsible for more than two million fractures each year, and experts expect that number will rise. Hip fractures are usually the most serious. Six out of 10 people who break a hip never fully regain their former level of independence. Even walking across a room without help may become impossible.
Numerous studies have shown that strength training can play a role in slowing bone loss, and several show it can even build bone. This is tremendously useful to help offset age-related declines in bone mass. Activities that put stress on bones can nudge bone-forming cells into action. That stress comes from the tugging and pushing on bone that occur during strength training (as well as weight-bearing aerobic exercises like walking or running). The result is stronger, denser bones.
And strength training, in particular, has bone benefits beyond those offered by aerobic weight-bearing exercise. It targets bones of the hips, spine, and wrists, which are the sites most likely to fracture. What's more, resistance workouts — particularly those that include moves emphasizing power and balance — enhance strength and stability. That can boost confidence, encourage you to stay active, and reduce fractures another way — by cutting down on falls.
For more information on the benefits of strength training, purchase Strength and Power Training by Harvard Medical School.
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By Adam Wills Featured, Reviews - Audio September 24, 2010
Kataklysm – Heaven’s Venom
By Ola Mazzuca
“The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows, it’s a very rough and mean place”. Ahhh, another classic movie quote sample brought to you by Montreal death vets Kataklysm. This is not the first time a memorable line has made an appearance, for the title track of their 2002 release, Shadows and Dust, commences with a quote from Ridley Scott’s Gladiator. Maurizio and Co took a different route from their chosen topic of ancient warriors to feed off of some Rocky Balboa wisdom. May you label it cheesy or cliché – this band never ceases to let go from their underlying message of gaining power from battle.
The whole struggle-to-gain concept is expressed throughout “Suicide River” and “Determined (Vows of Vengeance)” where the musicality of the record is solid and pummeling as always, bringing that hyberblast beat to a good level amongst long-time fans. With “Faith Made of Shrapnel” and “As the Wall Collapses” guitar work practically gleams with precise brutality.
One great aspect of the music of Kataklysm lies in its applicable lyrical content and fan connection by constant consideration of live performance. Tracks “Push The Venom” and “Hail The Renegade” have that moshpit-ready tone evoking imagery of successful stage presence with a responsive thrashing audience. It is important to decipher the differences between artists made for small-venue to large stadium shows or, on the contrary, zero desire to tour at all. Kataklysm have the power to conquer both arenas of live performance, may it be The Opera House or Wacken Open Air.
The mass metalhead audience either expects something entirely fresh or exactly the same, and when it comes to comparing earlier Kataklysm albums of the decade to Heaven’s Venom, content does not stand poles apart. In the end, the moral of Kataklysm’s story resolve in the fact that “it’s never about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward” in the world of heavy music.
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50 things every woman should do in her lifetime
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The question of what one wants to accomplish in a lifetime can vary greatly from woman to woman. Some may aspire to start a business or have their own TV show, while others hope to raise successful children or give back to a charitable cause.
"Usually, women are really hard-working, and they can forget themselves," New York-based life coach and therapist Donna LeBlanc told The Active Times. "Their work-life balance can go way out of whack."
While women and men often do differ in terms of physical, emotional and mental health needs, LeBlanc added that both men and women thrive when doing things for their heart and mind. Women, however, often have what LeBlanc refers to as "overly responsible daughter syndrome," a tendency to put their responsibilities to others over taking care of themselves.
"It's up to you to save yourself," LeBlanc said. "It's up to you to keep your own priorities forefront in your mind."
Sharing that many of her older clients come to her wanting to reclaim themselves after a lifetime of giving so much to others, LeBlanc said that it's important for a person to understand their own tendencies and natural aptitudes (for example, being social versus analytic) when setting their own goals of personal achievement.
"Don't forget your heart, that fulfillment that comes from the balanced relationships and the success that you have - however you define success," LeBlanc added.
Success means something different to everyone, LeBlanc said, but getting there generally means a person allowing themselves to express their gifts and talents or what LeBlanc referred to as a person's "essence." This could be having children, maintaining a certain amount of friendships, getting to a specific place in one's career, making a difference for a specific cause or mentoring another woman. Using these examples and LeBlanc's advice from her 25 years of experience in empowering people to take charge of their work and home lives, here are 50 things we found every woman should do in her lifetime to achieve fulfillment.
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Build a piece of furniture
It might not be fun at first, but accomplishing the task of building your very own piece of furniture is so worth it. Knowing that a new set of drawers or a nice chair was handmade can give a person a great feeling of accomplishment, as well as a personal connection to the piece.
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Travel alone
Traveling alone means not having to answer to anyone else about the choice of destination, itinerary or timeline, and it's OK to be a little selfish every once in a while. Check off famous bucket-list destinations, and meet all kinds of interesting people along the way. Plus, nothing helps a person "find themselves" like complete, self-imposed isolation.
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Find enjoyable ways to exercise
In addition to physical health benefits, exercising can improve a person's mental and emotional health, as well. However, miserably slaving away on an elliptical or feeling increasingly bored with weightlifting can be counterproductive. There are plenty of enjoyable ways to stay active, such as joining a sports team, taking an aerobics class, swimming more or just going for walks outside.
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Go skinny-dipping
However cliché it sounds, it's true: you only live once. Get in touch with nature by a trip to a clothing-optional beach or hit up a local (and safe) river or lake. Just make sure to check local laws and ordinances before doing so.
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Call a senator
One voice really can make a difference, and calling up local representatives makes more of an impact than an email or a letter because it shows commitment and concern. Politics impact everyone's daily life, whether they realize it or not, and so if you want a say in what's happening you need to take action. The contact information for current senators can be found on the Senate website.
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Volunteer for a cause
Speaking of making a difference, volunteering is one of the best ways to do so. If you're an animal lover, volunteer at a shelter. If you're passionate about education, become a tutor. Volunteering for a cause can be incredibly rewarding for you, as well as the people you're helping. If you've found the right cause, you'll feel uplifted and purposeful - and you might even meet some like-minded people while you're at it.
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Learn to be comfortable in her own skin
Instead of trying a diet or workout plan, keep in mind that weight loss or change won't necessarily change body image. There is a lot of pressure on women to fit a certain mold in terms of looks and body type, but it's best for a person to try to make peace with their body and focus on treating it with care, regardless of others' opinions.
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Do something spontaneous
Defy the expectations of parents, family, friends and colleagues every once in a while. Get that tattoo, splurge on a spa treatment or take off on a spur-of-the-moment weekend trip without worrying about what other people think.
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It's easy to get caught up in saying yes to everything. But doing so can leave a person feeling overworked, resentful and tired. Stop being a people pleaser - it's OK to say no. Before agreeing to do something, make sure to weigh the pros and cons. Are there consequences to saying no? What good is coming from this decision? Make sure to have a realistic amount of bandwidth (emotional, physical or otherwise) and willingness before agreeing to any task or favor.
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Give a speech
Make a big presentation at work. Give a toast at a loved one's wedding or speak up at a town hall meeting. Whatever the scenario, a little public speaking never hurt anybody and can leave a person feeling pretty accomplished and heard.
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Write a personal essay or blog
Writing a personal essay or a blog post is a great way to get one's feelings out there, and while it doesn't have to be published for others to read, it could benefit someone else too. Writing can be very therapeutic, and journaling is a wonderful way to show gratitude day-to-day.
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Show confidence at work
Good things don't always come to those who wait. Sometimes, a person has to ask for what they want. A recent study showed that, despite popular belief, women do ask for promotions and raises as often as men do, but are simply not as likely to get them. The reason, some researchers theorize, is a "confidence gap." Showing more confidence in one's own abilities and strengths is just one of many ways women can advance and find more fulfillment in the workplace.
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Embrace family
No family dynamic is perfect - and some are messier than others. Whether the relationship is generally positive or negative, important lessons are learned from parents, siblings, cousins and elders. Family doesn't just mean blood relatives, however; friends can often become like family, and being surrounded by a supportive and caring network can go a long way in helping a person reach all of their goals. Take time out to talk to those people and make the effort to see them and foster those relationships.
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Find a job she likes
A lot of time is spent in the workplace, so it's important to make those hours as enjoyable as possible. Pursuing a career of choice is also more likely to lead to meeting other people with similar interests and passions, resulting in more intellectual stimulation and making better friends.
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Quit a job she hates
The prospect of being unemployed can be quite scary, but being stuck in an uninspiring job can be discouraging and detrimental to both a person's physical and mental health. Life can be stressful enough; if work means misery, it's time to start looking elsewhere.
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Eat alone at a restaurant
It might feel awkward at first, especially since most people feel the need for company when eating a nice meal at a restaurant. But taking the time to focus on oneself and the food itself without the distractions of conversation can be a nice experience, as well as a great way to take some much-needed alone time.
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Eat whatever she wants
Carbs aren't as bad as they're made out to be, and there are actually quite a few good reasons to eat more fat. Don't worry so much about dieting, and enjoy some favorite foods and drinks instead of restraining.
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Make a grand gesture
Large displays of affection or appreciation can be nerve-wracking, but the payoff can be wonderful. Make a loved one feel especially cared about, and let the thought and effort put into something like a big gift, a surprise weekend getaway or a large party in their honor tell them how much they're wanted.
See a therapist
It's time to shove the stigma of mental health aside. Everyone - yes, everyone - could benefit from seeing the right therapist. Seeking therapy means a person is taking some time to take care of themselves mentally and emotionally. Mental health is important, and therapy is also a way to talk through some shifts in perspective that can be super helpful in the long-run.
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Speak up for herself
Many women hold back for fear of offending people or being too confrontational. However, staying silent can be interpreted as approval. Not speaking up when upset or bothered by something can send the message that those things are OK, and it's important to set boundaries and defend oneself. Change won't happen unless a person asks for it.
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Apply to a dream job
There's nothing to lose by applying for that dream job, no matter what qualifications they say they require. On the other hand, there's plenty to gain.
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Learn to make a beloved dish
Get in the kitchen and work on those cooking skills - there's always room for improvement. The best and most fun way to do this is by making a dish that you love but haven't attempted to cook before, like the most popular regional specialty from your state.
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Learn another language
Learning a language is easier than ever these days with free apps like Duolingo and the internet's reservoir of language tools. Not only is it a great way to communicate better when traveling, but it'll also create a window into new perspectives, particularly since many other languages have words and concepts that just don't exist in English.
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Female mentors are important, especially when working in a male-dominated field. Whether it's a teacher, friend, colleague, someone you've idolized from afar or even just a parent, take some time to reach out and ask for advice on how to reach your goals.
Being that source of support and inspiration for someone else can not only go a long way in making a difference, but it can also be inspiring for you. Help out another woman by mentoring her in a shared career field or even in terms of social skills, parenting or a hobby such as gardening or painting.
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Do something seemingly impossible
Tackle a challenge you previously considered impossible. Write a book, run a marathon or learn a new skill like flying a plane or building a computer. Whatever feels extraordinary, go out and try to take it on.
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Living alone will not only help a person learn more about themselves, but it also gives them the freedom to decorate and live however they want. It's important to learn to live with oneself before learning to live with a partner, and it's a great way to figure out what lifestyle works best.
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Whether or not the concept of "the one" is real, finding comfort and happiness with someone else can help a person become a better partner, friend and family member. This doesn't necessarily mean that every woman needs to get married or even settle down forever, however.
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Make valuable friendships
The Beatles said it best: "I get by with a little help from my friends." Value quality over quantity when it comes to friendships, and focus on cultivating relationships with the right people. Friends that are loyal, encouraging and supportive are friends worth keeping.
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Learn how to budget
Budgeting is a super useful and necessary skill, and financial independence is important for any woman. Consult a financial planner if possible, and if not, there are multiple free apps out there that will help calculate spending and figure out proper budgeting for users.
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Take a class in something new
Learn a new skill or gain knowledge in a field that's been a subject of curiosity. Try out a new dance class, take a poetry seminar, learn woodworking or study some courses in law or history. In addition to the wealth of information available on the internet, community colleges also often offer affordable courses and there are even plenty of life-changing college courses available for free.
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People will often take a sick day at the first signs of a cold but hesitate when it's their mental or emotional state that's not doing so great. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and it's important to take care of both. Call in sick and do some self-care when needed.
Go out without makeup
It can be fun wearing makeup, but sometimes it's a real chore. Some people feel the necessity to get dolled up every time they leave the house, but skipping the foundation and lipstick can be liberating. It's also good for your skin to go au naturel.
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End a toxic relationship
Life is too short to spend it with people who bring others down. Keep an eye out for the toxic habits of others, and know when to draw boundaries. It may not be easy to cut the cord, but it'll be a relief and better for overall mental health. Plus, it'll help free up time and space for people who bring more positive energy.
Be single for a while
Relationships are great, but sometimes it's important for a woman to get to know herself and learn to enjoy her own company. Not only can this help a person become a better partner in future relationships, but waiting for the right partner is important, as no one wants to end up in a toxic relationship.
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Get rid of negative influences
Some friends and habits can bring out the worst in a person. Do a cleanse and get rid of any naysayers or social-media influences that bring about negative feelings. Stick to good habits and positive people for a more positive lifestyle.
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Find a new favorite book
Set a goal to read more books. Discuss new literary discoveries, read reviews and check out websites like Goodreads to discover new titles in your favorite genres. Not only will this open doors to more knowledge and perspectives, but it'll also bring about the discovery of new favorites.
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Try an extreme sport
It may seem terrifying, but a new experience like skydiving, snowboarding, rock climbing or whitewater kayaking can be exhilarating. Go for the adrenaline rush and come away with a new story to tell.
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Learn how to talk to doctors
Going to the doctor can be overwhelming, and it doesn't help that multiple studies have found that doctors tend to downplay and dismiss health concerns from female patients. This makes it all the more important to ask the doctor the right questions and advocate for oneself.
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Stay out until dawn
At least once when out with friends, seize the night and stay out for as long as possible. Not only is it a great bonding experience, but it can lead to plenty of great stories to tell as well as a wonderful view of the sunrise. Just make sure to do it on a day when there aren't any appointments or work in the morning, and keep safety in mind as well.
Make the first move
Dating has changed a lot in the past few decades, and one of the many ways in which things have shifted is gender expectations. Instead of waiting for a beau to ask for a dance or a date, approach that special someone first.
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Explore a new genre of music
Step out of your comfort zone when it come to musical tastes. Check out your favorite music app, go on YouTube or check out a music or record store and look around to see what other people are listening to that you haven't explored before, whether that's rap, opera, Korean pop or house music. Pick a genre you've never really listened to and check out hit songs from over the years to see what all the fuss is about, or ask a friend (or the internet) to see what they've discovered lately. You may just find a new favorite song or learn about another subculture or culture along the way.
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Learn a 'useless' skill
Learn a skill without having any sort of goal in mind. Take the pressure off completely. Learn a cool new trick like whistling or juggling, teach yourself how to solve a Rubik's cube or take up knitting for no reason other than self-satisfaction. That should be reason enough, honestly.
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Learn about social issues
Read the news or listen to a podcast on your morning commute or chat with coworkers and friends about current events. It's important to keep up with modern social issues. They affect everyone and having knowledge can be powerful.
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Stop over-apologizing
While men and women have been found to apologize at the same rate when they feel they have done something wrong, one study done at the University of Waterloo determined that women feel guilty of wrongdoing more often. Reconsider whether or not something requires an apology. Apologizing for not getting back to someone's text message right away or being too busy to attend a party may reinforce the idea that a wrong has been done. It's important to be more confident and less self-defeating.
Voting is something every woman should do at every opportunity, ideally beginning at the age of 18. Voting is an essential part of the democratic process, a civic duty and a key way to exercise one's rights as a citizen.
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Whether bringing home a cat, adopting a popular dog breed, filling the aquarium with fish or going for something more unconventional such as a parrot, ferret or hedgehog, becoming a pet owner can be seriously life-changing. Giving an animal a home can do more than improve that animal's life, it can actually turn someone into a better person. Having a pet is a huge lesson in responsibility and companionship, and it usually means plenty of unconditional love in return. Owning a pet is also great for a person's health; multiple studies have shown that pet ownership can help increase lifespan or decrease risk of disease, including a recent study in a peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association that linked dog ownership with living longer.
Get a drastic haircut
Haircuts can be surprisingly powerful, and they're also a common way many women express themselves. Try something different in terms of hairstyle, or even finally go for those highlights or new hair color.
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The U.S. has 48 beautiful contiguous states, as well as border access to Canada and Mexico, and there's no better way to explore its natural wonders and history than by car. Explore meet the many different types of people throughout the country - and discover some great regional cuisine along the way.
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Being an adult is hard. All of a sudden, there are so many rules, from paying the bills on time to getting enough sleep at night to avoiding processed food. Sure, some of these rules are in place for a reason, but many etiquette and general life "guidelines" are actually pretty outdated. As a woman gets older, it's sometimes even more important to buck tradition and make one's own way, and there are plenty of accepted "rules" that deserve to be thrown out the window.
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From teens to tourists: School hostel could help stop council cutbacks
By Moira Kerr
Glencruitten Hostel provides accommodation for Oban High School pupils from the islands, offering beds for to up to 85 young people during term time. Image: Google Maps.
It is usually bustling with teenagers bedding down for the night because they live too far away to travel to school each day.
Glencruitten Hostel provides accommodation for Oban High School pupils from the islands, offering beds for to up to 85 young people during term time.
However, the hostel is now being mooted as a new tourist destination in a bid to generate income for cash-strapped Argyll and Bute Council.
Local councillor Roddy McCuish is urging the council to consider hiring out the basic accommodation during school holidays, claiming the move could bring in much-needed income.
Currently, the authority is looking at cutting jobs and services to save more than £9 million.
Councillor McCuish said Glencruitten’s empty beds could help to solve the budget problem by offering paid-for accommodation to the tourist town’s summer visitors.
Speaking as the local authority prepares to launch a public consultation on its budget options, he said: “We have an 85 bed hostel for our island children which is shut all summer, but with a skeleton staff, that could be used for things like training camps.
“We could also open up Oban High School in the summer and hire out the use of facilities there. We also have a hostel in Dunoon.
“Perhaps we have to look at councils being more commercial, to charge for things they don’t charge for and look at getting income rather than cutting things.”
Councillor McCuish, a former leader of the council, also suggested that council-owned ports and harbours could become more commercial and the local authority could investigate taking on contract work for other councils and housing associations, offering services such as planning and grass cutting.
The independent councillor added: “There could also be shared services between local authorities, instead of the situation at the moment where gritters come down as far as Appin and go back because they are from Highland region.”
Options to meet next year’s budget in Argyll and Bute include raising burial charges by 20%, axing 58.5 full time equivalent jobs and closing some public toilets.
However, Councillor McCuish said: “You can only cut so much and we are now not on the bone, we are into the bone.”
The council is looking at the possible transfer of the ferries it runs between Easdale and Seil, Lismore and Port Appin, Luing and Seil; and Jura and Islay to Transport Scotland, This would save £1million a year.
Council Leader, councillor Aileen Morton, said: “We’ve been doing a lot of work to raise awareness of Argyll and Bute’s opportunities and challenges among those who could support its future.
“Argyll and Bute needs its council to provide more services than many other councils, for example ferry services. Argyll and Bute, though, has had a bigger cut to its council funding over recent years than most other areas in Scotland.
“We’ve been promoting Argyll and Bute’s cause therefore in different ways, to try to secure more support for its council services. We want Argyll and Bute to thrive.”
This includes setting up a forum that brings together Argyll and Bute’s parliamentarians to consider local issues and opportunities and leading a partnership of west coast councils seeking Scottish Government support in addressing de-population.
The council is also raising Argyll and Bute’s challenges nationally via COSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities) and working with other island authorities to promote island needs at UK and Scottish Government level.
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The History Of Fortune Cookies
Fortune cookies, like chop suey, are actually an American invention. They come from California, but the actual inventor, or the city in California that is the birthplace of the fortune cookie, is still subject to debate. The fortune cookie is definitely not Chinese, and might not be Chinese American either. Is it San Franciscan, Angelino, Japanese, or Chinese?
It is claimed by one version of the history of fortune cookies that in 1918 a Chinese immigrant named David Jung, who established the Hong Kong Noodle Company and was living in Los Angeles, first invented the fortune cookie. According to the story, he was worried about the poor people he saw in the area of his shop and made a cookie that he would pass out on the streets for free. Each of the cookies had a piece of paper inside that had an inspirational Bible scripture written on it. A Presbyterian minister wrote them for Jung.
Another version of fortune cookie history claims that Makoto Hagiwara, a Japanese immigrant, invented the fortune cookie in San Francisco. Hagiwara worked as a gardener and was also the person who designs the renowned Japanese Tea Garden located in Golden Gate Park. Hagiwara was fired from his job by an anti-Japanese mayor around 1900, but a new mayor later reinstated him. He was very grateful to the people who had stood by him while he was in hardship, and in 1914 he created a cook with a thank you note included inside. He started passing out the cookies at the Japanese Tea Garden and started to serve them on a regular basis there. They were displayed at San Francisco’s world fair at the Panama-Pacific Exhibition in 1915.
There was a mock trial held in 1983 by the Court of Historical Review, a pseudo-legal body in San Fransisco, in order to determine what the fortune cookie’s origins are. (The Court in the past had ruled on other pressing matters like the Martini’s origins and the veracity of a quote from Mark Twain). No one was surprised when the judge (an actual real-life San Francisco-based federal judge) rule in favor of the city of San Francisco. One of the items of evidence was a fortune cookie with a message that read: “S.F. Judge ruling for L.A. Not A Smart Cookie.” Los Angeles denounced the ruling, which also was not surprising.
From Confucius to Smilies
Following World War II, fortune cookies started to become commonplace in Chinese restaurants. Traditionally desserts are not a part of Chinese cuisine. So the cookies were offered to Americans something that was familiar but also had an exotic flair to it.
There have been a couple of cases that reported people actually liking the flavor and texture of fortune cookies, however, most consider that the essence of these cookies is the fortune. Early fortunes either featured aphorisms from Ben Franklin, Aesop, or Confucious or Biblical saying. Fortunes later included sage, but hackneyed advice, jokes, smiley faces and recommended lottery numbers. wanna solve Minecraft Book explained in the best way possible.
They have been used in campaigns by politicians, and there are also customized fortunes for birthday parties and weddings. The messages today are variously mystifying, bland, hectoring, feel-good, nonsensical, or cryptic.
Chopsticks to High-Tech
Fortune cookies were made by hand originally using chopsticks. The process was first automated in 1964 by Edward Louie from the Lotus Fortune Cookie Company in San Francisco when he created a machine that first folds the dough of the cookie and inserts the fortune inside. These days, the biggest fortune cookie manufacturer in the world, Wonton Food. Inc located in Long Island City, Queens has 60 million cookies shipped out on a monthly basis.
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This is why M.anifest punched Sarkodie with ‘god MC’
By Kwame Anane On September 17, 2016 November 1, 2019 In News
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Months after releasing ‘god MC’ which many music lovers asserted was an attack on Sarkodie, hip pop artiste, M.anifest has disclosed that the song was indeed a reply to the BET award-winning artiste’s ‘Bossy’ because his signature was used to punctuate it.
Sarkodie and M.anifest were at each other’s throat lyrically which did not pass under the social media radar.
The feud became the topic for discussion on all entertainment talk shows as pundits sought to ascertain the cause, relevance, and a possible solution.
It became heated when Sarkodie swiftly unleashed ‘Kanta’ as a reply to M.anifest’s ‘god MC’.
Speaking to Benard Avle on the Citi Breakfast Show, Friday, M.anifest said he could not fathom why Sarkodie would take a swipe at most rappers on ‘Bossy’ and end the verse with his [M.anifest] signature.
To him, Sarkodie drew the first blood with the famous, “Uh, Manifest mesr3 wo lemme just Use your dot dot dot to dot to end this verse”
“I think if you make a song pretty much disparaging other rappers and use another rapper’s slogan to punctuate the song, somebody can look at it as disrespectful. ’Bossy’ was sort of disparaging other rappers which is fine. It’s everybody’s prerogative to state their claim but I was used to punctuate it and I felt I had something to say to the matter,” he said.
Abrantepa.com at the time reported that boss of The Last Two Music Group, Da’ Hammer described the lyrical battle as a “classic misunderstanding”.
Hammer indicated that M.anifest misunderstood Sarkodie’s recognition of him on the song to be a jab and was sure the issue would be resolved in no time.
“It was a clear issue of misunderstanding. M.anifest got the ‘bossy’ song wrong. I think he saw it as an attack on him. Everybody saw it as a way Sarkodie showed him respect. Unfortunately, he saw it as a disrespectful song. It is not a proper beef. It was just an issue of misunderstanding. And I’m sure they will resolve it,” he said on Pluzz FM’s AM Pluzz.
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Game Theory: A Very Short Introduction Paperback / softback
by Ken (Emeritus Professor of Economics, University College London) Binmore
Part of the Very Short Introductions series
Games are everywhere: Drivers manoeuvring in heavy traffic are playing a driving game. Bargain hunters bidding on eBay are playing an auctioning game.
A firm negotiating next year's wage is playing a bargaining game.
The opposing candidates in an election are playing a political game.
The supermarket's price for corn flakes is decided by playing an economic game. Game theory is about how to play such games in a rational way.
Even when the players have not thought everything out in advance, game theory often works for the same reason that mindless animals sometimes end up behaving very cleverly: evolutionary forces eliminate irrational play because it is unfit.
Game theory has seen spectacular successes in evolutionary biology and economics, and is beginning to revolutionize other disciplines from psychology to political science.
This Very Short Introduction introduces the fascinating world of game theory, showing how it can be understood without mathematical equations, and revealing that everything from how to play poker optimally to the sex ratio among bees can be understood by anyone willing to think seriously about the problem.
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly.
Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Pages: 200 pages, 25 line drawings and half tones
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Denver Kickoff at Buffalo Run - May 1
Denver Kickoff at Buffalo Run
On Thurs., April 28, the HJGT traveled to Denver, Colo., to host its first Colorado event, the Denver Kickoff at Buffalo Run Golf Course in Commerce City, Colo. After last weekend’s warm weather, our players were not fully prepared for Mother Nature’s humor. Round one was canceled due to unplayable, snowy and icy conditions. In round two, however, the players received a playable course, albeit in cold conditions. The HJGT would like to thank Buffalo Run’s staff for allowing us to host a great event at a beautiful course. Winners in each age division received invitations to the 2016 National Championship on Dec. 3-4. Top three finishers in each division also received invitations to the Druh Belts Mid Season Invitational on June 11-13. Also, with this being our first event in Colorado, the HJGT would like to remind players about the Refer a Player Program. Throughout the 2016 HJGT season, if you refer two brand new players (players that have never played on the HJGT before) to the HJGT and they play in a 2016 event, you will receive $195 in your player account after the tournament. This gives you the opportunity to play a tournament at zero to little cost! There are no limits to the amount of players you can refer. The players that you refer will have the opportunity to play their first tournaments at member price. This gives each junior golfer that you refer the opportunity to save $50 on their first HJGT tournament. The more players you refer, the more events you play with no cost. Help us #ShareTheExperience and receive rewards for your referrals.
Boys 16-18 Division
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Jay Yano[/caption] Jay Yano and Scott Cooke were both tied at 39 at the turn during Sunday’s round, with a one-stroke lead over Tyler Severin. With the help of recording one birdie during his round, and a four-hole par streak to end his round, Yano from Centennial, Colo., was able to slide past Cooke and take home the win. Yano finished with a seven-over-par 79 and a slim one-stroke victory over Cooke. Cooke, from Highlands Ranch, Colo., was hanging tight with Yano, even taking the lead for a short time after the turn and had an impressive seven-hole par streak in the middle of his round. Severin of Johnstown, Colo., was still able to produce an impressive round, as well. Severin recorded two birdies during his round and was able to take home third place out of nine with a score of 82.
Cade Kilkenny was a force to be reckoned with on Sunday. Kilkenny, from Centennial, Colo., took an early lead after he birdied three of the first four holes. Kilkenny eventually made the turn at even-par and owned a seven-stroke lead over Freddie Ingham of Lone Tree, Colo. Kilkenny produced two additional birdies on the back nine, to secure his first place victory. Even in the adverse weather conditions, Kilkenny was still able to produce a tournament-low of two-over-par 74. Ingham recorded one birdie during his round to shoot 88 and grab second place out of five. Rounding out the top three was Ben Lenahan of Arvada, Colo., with a 96.
Dakota Dolph[/caption] Coloradoans Dakota Dolph of Pine and Mario Dino of Denver were neck-and-neck during their round, making for an interesting and tight competition. With a 43 on the front nine, Dino opened up a two-stroke lead over Dolph. Dino had one birdie and three pars on the front nine to Dolph’s four pars. On the back nine, Dolph turned the tables by posting a 43 on the back to Dino’s 46 and notched his maiden victory on the HJGT.
Girls 14-18 Division
Sydney Eye and Rachael Davidson composed the Girls 14-18 division. Both played well considering the challenging conditions that they were under. Eye of Golden, Colo., (43) took an eight stroke lead over Davidson of Greenwood Village, Colo., at the turn. Eye was able to maintain her lead for the win, finishing with a 90. Davidson took home second after improving her score by four strokes from the front nine to the back to finish at 98.
Girls 13U Division
Meghan Royal[/caption] Meghan Royal and Merielle Gojo composed the Girls 13 and under division. The pair made the turn deadlocked at 50. Royal was able to jump ahead of Gojo, however, improving her score by three strokes to take home the win with a 97. Gojo did not give up easily though, falling short of Royal only by six strokes to take home second at 103.
Weather for May 1, 2016
Round 1: Low 32, High 39. Cloudy Skies, Chilly, Wind 4-13 mph
Tournament Division Yardages
Boys 16-18: 6,613 Yards Boys 14-15: 6,613 Yards Boys 11-13: 5,682 Yards Girls 14-18: 5,682 Yards Girls 13U: 5,180 Yards
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On the displays for Demographics and Disabilities, hover your cursor over the name of a group on the left. Colored strands will flow across the chart to each of the four environments. You can also hover over each of the environments on the right and see the strands flowing left to each of the demographic groups or disabilities. Hovering over a group or an environment will display additional information.
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Special education law requires that students with IEPs be placed to the maximum extent appropriate with children who are not disabled. This means including students with IEPs into general classrooms, the least restrictive environment, as much as possible. The IEP team, which includes parents, bases placement decisions on the best ways to meet the identified needs of a student. The percentage of time spent in general classrooms will vary according to the needs of individual students, who may require supplemental services to achieve their learning goals.
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Gangsters, Movie made for TV, 1975
Pictures provided by: ianmax69, Danzie
Play for Today - Gangsters
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Theme music by Dave Greenslade - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwT98KlU_BU - and a version with Chris Farlowe singing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vf1exBHaci0 (he used to be really good in a Joe Cocker-ish style). Another Greenslade track for cl82 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WHEee17XDQ .
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This is one of my favourite series, my friends mum acts in it (Elisabeth Cassidy)
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This was later made into the 1976-1978 Gangsters series - /movie_164258-Gangsters.html
A really brilliant car chase at the end, the two Police vehicles are actually racing on real roads with real cars on the road and you can tell they are not expecting to see two Police vehicles racing eachother, no wonder this became a series in it's own right, it's brilliant, also for a bit of random knowledge, my friends mum is one of the stars of the show. Been meaning to update these pictures for ages.
@Dsl: Thanks a lot. More than four years later, I finally happened to see that link. What a shame. I really have to apologize for that. Sadly, the link is no longer available, but thanks anyway.
@cl82 - reposting the final Greenslade link.
Wonderful! Very progressive and yet melodic. Thanks a lot! I hope I can return the favour with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-GGVv_1ZSM and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bLLLJdzmtQ . I reckon this was necessary since Can's bass player Holger Czukay died earlier this month. Earlier this year, drummer Jaki Leibezeit had already passed away.
Blimey - Can! That takes me back. Somewhere I've got "I Want More" as 7" single, but my Krautrock phase was dominated by Faust and T.Dream (although they're not really krautrock??). I tried very hard with Amon Duul but got nowhere, and dabbled with Nektar - one track I really liked. But that's where my local childhood record shop in Birmingham -"HeavyHead" - exhausted its German selections. So they moved me onto other Euro-stuff like Gong (OK, but not a lasting relationship) and I ended up a big Focus fan.
Great Story! "I want more" is probably the only track Can ever recorded that follows the standard Pop Music song structure. As far as the other bands you mentioned are concerned: I know them and a couple of their songs, but sadly that's about it. Only shallow knowledge, that's all. Even Colosseum is more or less a gap in education for me. Focus however is a bit of an exception in this respect (BTW: No pun intended but I actually always liked "Ekseption" much better); I know them pretty well and always rated them highly; still, they always seemed a bit too "poppy" and clownish to me. Nevertheless, I happen to own a copy of their 2007 Album that is even signed by all the members of their lineup at that time...
Fans of Gangsters - there is now a Facebook based fans group. Feel free to join.
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Col·laboracions externes
Spanish Research Institutions and Networks
The group of Occupational Health in the UPF with whom there are joint research but also tied links on education and the program on training of residents of preventive medicine.
CIBERESP, that offers the opportunity to collaborate with several groups, with a program on side-visits that offers the oportunity to host reserachers from other groups.
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Departament de Medicina Preventiva
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, the institute for environmental chemistry.
Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO)
Catalan Agency for Health Technology
Assessment and Research (AATRM)
the Instituto Aragonés de Ciencias de la Salud, Zaragoza, Spain, Girona University
University Miguel Hernandez from Elche
University La Coruña
Escola Valenciana d’Estudis de Salut
European Research Institutions and Networks
London Metropolitan University, UK and Institute of Ophthalmology, London, UK.
Formally linked with INSERM, under an international lab on respiratory epidemiology.
Imperial College, London
KTL-Finland
IRAS-Utrech
GSF-Munic
United States Research Institutions and Network
WHO Assessment, Classification, and Epidemiology (ACE) Group, Bedirhan T. Üstün;
University of McMaster, Ontario. Department of Clinical Epidemiolgy and Biostatistics and Medicine (Prof. Gordon H. Guyatt)
Harvard School of Public Health - Channing Laboratories.
Harvard University (Departments of: Health Policy (Prof. Ronald C. Kessler)
Johns Hopkins (depratment of epidemiology)
Harvard University (Channing lab)
University of South-California and NCI-NIH (occupational department).
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Fire and Flow Collective: What fuels the Fox Valley's foremost fire dancers?
Who knew juggling fireballs was so similar to fly fishing, golf or bridge?
Fire and Flow Collective: What fuels the Fox Valley's foremost fire dancers? Who knew juggling fireballs was so similar to fly fishing, golf or bridge? Check out this story on htrnews.com: https://post.cr/2x5VreO
Shane Nyman, Appleton Post-Crescent Published 6:28 p.m. CT Sept. 11, 2018 | Updated 3:19 p.m. CT Sept. 12, 2018
Fox Valley Fire and Flow Collective
Maggie Pearce, left, and Amanda Lottmann perform at Bazaar After Dark. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisco
Casey Gottlieb performs at Bazaar After Dark on Wisconsin Avenue in Appleton. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Ryan Ducham performs during a Bazaar After Dark event in 2017. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Kyle Eden of Appleton spits fire during Bazaar After Dark in Neenah in July 2018. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Aubrey Botello performs during Baazar After Dark in Appleton. Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Jessi Bichel performs during the first Bazaar After Dark in downtown Menasha. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin
Ryan Ducham of Oshkosh performs during Bazaar After Dark in Neenah in July 2018. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Casey Gottlieb of Appleton performs with Fox Valley Fire and Flow Collective at a 2018 Bazaar After Dark. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Casey Gottlieb of Appleton performs at a Bazaar After Dark in Neenah in July. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Breyton Batterman of Neenah performs at the Bazaar After Dark in July 2018 in Neenah. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Amanda Lottmann performs at a Bazaar After Dark in Appleton. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Kyle Eden of Appleton spits fire during Bazaar After Dark Thursday, July 19, 2018, in Neenah, Wis. The event is hosted Pulse Young Professionals Network at the Fox Cities Chamber. Eden is a crew member of Fox Valley Fire and Flow Collective. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin (Photo: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, )Buy Photo
We're taught from an early age not to play with fire.
So what in the world pushes the members of the Fox Valley Fire and Flow Collective — the local group who've made a name for themselves spinning and spitting fire at Bazaar After Dark night markets and other events — to do what they do?
It's not because they're pyromaniacs, satanists or any other theory your grandparents might come up with. In fact, the answer is remarkable only because of how unremarkable it is: It's a hobby that takes a lot of practice and it ties them to a like-minded community.
"For me, what we pull from the yoga community is one of the underpinning things about this art form, is finding even 15 minutes to stop everything and just do something that you love with your body and be active and work on something," said Ryan Ducham of Oshkosh, one of the founders of the Fire and Flow Collective. "You're not going for like a Zen state of total focused attention, but if it's juggling for example, if you juggle for 15 minutes a day, you're going to get better. You can measure yourself getting better. Skill acquisition is something that is hugely beneficial to people psychologically."
Ducham came together with a handful of other performers in the Fox Valley who have zeroed in on what's called flow arts. Flow arts, in their most basic definition, is simply "dancing with things in your hands," Ducham said. (To tighten up the lingo, the "things" are often called props.)
The most common of the flow arts are hula hooping, fire-eating and fire-breathing, poi (basically a weighted object on a tether), juggling, staff (a pole) and dragon staff (a fancier pole with extensions on each end). Those with a prop, of course, can bring fire into the equation if desired.
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Most of the troupe's nine members — each who dabble with a variety of the flow forms — will be helping light up the final Bazaar After Dark of the year Wednesday night in downtown Menasha.
Ryan Ducham performs during a Bazaar After Dark event in 2017. (Photo: Wm. Glasheen/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin)
"There are times where I'm having a really bad day and I just don't know what to do or how to express myself besides doing something bad," said Maggie Pearce of Appleton. "A prop can really help turn your day around. For me, personally, you can release it all with flow."
Just as you'd have guessed, playing with fire takes a lot of practice to get to the point where performing in public is a good idea. But the same can be said for the guitar.
Ducham said people find their way into a flow arts community from one of three others: yoga, where physical activity and wellness are important; circus, where certain performing techniques are utilized; and what he called "Burning Man culture," referring to the desert festival with an artistic, inclusive and sometimes wild ethos.
From there, people find each other, learn from each other, perform together and, well, flow together. That's what's happened with the Fox Valley group. They first assembled for the early Bazaar After Dark night markets. At a certain point, they realized it'd be in everyone's best interest to give themselves a name and operate as a team.
Another element in the mix for some? The shot of adrenaline that can come from being what some would call a daredevil.
"It kind of is a little bit of an adrenaline rush," Pearce said. "Especially when you’re performing, your adrenaline is pumping and there’s a ton of people watching you. It can kind of give you a natural high.
" ... People will be like, 'I could never do that.' I think we've all probably gotten hurt once or twice from fire. Some people will take that and steer away from it and some people will take that and build from it."
As you might expect, mastering object manipulation — that's what flow arts is often called outside of America — comes with horror stories. Pearce had a recent situation where she was performing for a crowd and, long story short, wound up with fuel dribbling down her chin. And the fuel was ignited.
Like a pro, though, she quickly wiped it away and continued to go about her performance.
"I put it out and I kept going and I finished my fire-eating set like nothing happened," she said. "Then I got off stage and kind of freaked out a little bit. It took me back and made me realize that this (is) serious and you can't take fire for granted. Even though I've been doing it for however long doesn't mean something bad can't happen."
Kyle Eden of Appleton also has made fire-breathing one of his specialties. It's a complicated and scientific skill, he said, and for every fireball he spews he has to take into account factors like air temperature and wind.
At a past Bazaar After Dark, he atomized his fuel in the same direction as the wind, which causes blowback. (You didn't know that? Now you do.) Luckily, there were no injuries — just some singed eyebrows.
"I feel like a lot of us within the community have had little scares like that," he said, "but we've all taken that and taken a step back and learned from it — ran through it, figured out what we did wrong, talked to other people."
Again, like in other more widely known pastimes, you make mistakes and you learn from them. It's just that a minor incident isn't going to cause a scratch golfer to lose their eyebrows.
Bazaar After Dark Menasha
Jessi Bichel does a fire performance with a Dragon Contact Staff as Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. The event is the third program of Pulse Young Professionals Network. The first bazaar was held in Appleton last year while the second took place in Kaukauna earlier this year. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Bazaar After Dark takes place July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
J-Council is part of a compilation release timed for Record Store Day later in April. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin
Kyle Lichtenberg performs as Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Melissa Adlebush of Auroa's Apothecary sports a stylish hat as Bazaar After Dark gets underway Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Brooke Young works on a mural as Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Sam George performs in front of The Blind Pig and The Attic as Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Milwaukee hip-hop is part of the musical lineup, as Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Amanda Goodwin and Emmy listen to Me Like Bees perform as Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Wyatt Wilson checks out Steve Keller's Traveling Snake Show as Bazaar After Dark last year in Menasha. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin
Bazaar After Dark filled the streets of downtown Menasha in July. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
J-Council performs as Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Abigale Van Dam works on a self-portrait while waiting for a customer to stop by her booth as Bazaar After Dark opens Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
A musician with Ratboys waits to take the stage as Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Victoria Jayne and her son Jenn talk with Steve Keller of the Traveling Snake Show as Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Sara Slaten with Fox River Kayaking adjusts lights in her booth as Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Bazaar After Dark takes place Thursday, July 20, 2017, in downtown Menasha, Wis. Ron Page/USA TODAY NETWORK- Wisconsin USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Want to step in the circle?
If you light up at the idea of giving flow arts a try, the members of Fox Valley Fire and Flow Collective suggest starting with the Facebook group Spinsconsin. The group is dedicated to organizing performance and educational gatherings in the state.
What: Bazaar After Dark night market
When: 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Main Street from Center to Racine, downtown Menasha
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Daily facts for Aug. 22
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Today in History (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto )
1485: England's King Richard III was killed in the Battle of Bosworth Field, effectively ending the War of the Roses.
1787: Inventor John Fitch demonstrated his steamboat on the Delaware River to delegates from the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
1851: The schooner America outraced more than a dozen British vessels off the English coast to win a trophy that came to be known as the America's Cup.
1962: French President Charles de Gaulle survived an attempt on his life in suburban Paris.
1972: John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile took seven employees hostage at a Chase Manhattan Bank branch in Brooklyn, N.Y., during a botched robbery; the siege, which ended with Wojtowicz's arrest and Naturile's killing by the FBI, inspired the 1975 movie "Dog Day Afternoon."
2013: A day after being sentenced to up to 35 years in prison for leaking secrets, Army Pfc. Bradley Manning, in a statement to NBC's "Today" show, announced he intended to live as a woman named Chelsea and undergo hormone treatment.
Birthdays: Baseball Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski is 75. Actress Valerie Harper is 75. Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Bill Parcells is 73. Actress Cindy Williams is 67. Baseball Hall of Famer and former Milwaukee Brewer Paul Molitor is 58. Country singer Holly Dunn is 57. Country singer Collin Raye is 54. Rock musician Debbi Peterson (The Bangles) is 53. Actor Brandon Adams is 35. Actress Aya Sumika is 34.
Thought for Today: "Life does not give itself to one who tries to keep all its advantages at once. I have often thought morality may perhaps consist solely in the courage of making a choice." — Leon Blum, French statesman (1872-1950).
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Home / WORLD / France to host 140 foreign CEOs for pre-Davos summit
France to host 140 foreign CEOs for pre-Davos summit
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Paris, France | AFP | Nearly 140 chief executives from companies around the world will gather at the Versailles Palace outside Paris on Monday, as the French government steps up its efforts to attract more foreign investors.
President Emmanuel Macron orchestrated what is being billed as an “attractiveness summit” as executives converge for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, next week.
A handful of economic accords are to be announced, including a major investment in “traditional industry” and two in “high-tech and artificial intelligence”, an official in the president’s office said.
“We are going to take advantage of the fact that on their way to Davos, corporate leaders are coming to Europe and can make a stop in Paris,” the official said, asking not to be named.
The 40-year-old French leader has introduced a series of business-friendly reforms since taking power in May, including loosening labour laws and cutting taxes, and is aiming to slash unemployment from 9.7 percent to 7.0 percent by 2022.
The session will begin with a lunch with Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, followed by sessions with government ministers and prominent figures including the mathematician Cedric Villani, who became an MP last year as part of Macron’s Republic On The Move (LREM) party.
Macron will cap the event with a closed-door speech and dinner.
“The president had a quiet straightforward goal, that an ‘attractiveness summit’ doesn’t make any sense unless it comes with concrete projects,” the source said.
About ten projects are currently being negotiated, the source added.
“The important thing for us, beyond explanations, is to show projects that will make them want to invest in France.”
Roughly half of the participants will come from European companies, including Bosch, SAP, Novartis and Rolls-Royce.
About 25 percent will come from American groups, and the remainder from Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
The bosses of JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and Bank of America are expected to attend, while China’s Alibaba will be represented by its deputy CEO.
Some 3,000 participants are expected to head to Swiss Alps for the 48th Davos conference that opens Tuesday.
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Jim "Little Wolf" Vose
After many years of publishing short, erotic stories on the internet, Jim, affectionately known to his closest friends as Little Wolf, has finally brought his writing full circle with his epic gothic romance series Bark at the Moon, making readers and fans of his erotic storytelling, truly ecstatic. Long has he thrilled his readers with his ability to bring the characters he writes about to life, allowing us to become a part of the very story he is telling. His ability to immerse his readers into the lives of his characters is evident as you begin to feel as they feel, cry when they cry and laugh when they laugh. Now with Bark at the Moon – Coming of the One, he continues that tradition; allowing us to join with Gryf, Brec and Scott as they forge head-long into a world of mystery, magic and love.
A New Englander by birth, Little Wolf grew up and made his home in picturesque New Hampshire until his early twenties. He now resides in a quiet Central Coast seaside town in California, with his husband David. They will celebrate their twenty-first anniversary in June 2013. It is here, in California he has said, that his passion and talent for writing was born. His dream is to one day return to his home in New Hampshire where he will continue to use his talents to hypnotize us, his readers with his story telling talents.
Bark at the Moon: Coming of the One
Gothic romance / Erotica
Vampires, Werewolves, Wizards and magic don’t really exist do they? This is the question Gryf Rivers asked himself the morning after he dreamed a beast attacked and bit him. They do! He is soon embroiled in an epic battle of good and evil, love and hate, honor and distrust: he and his companions, Breccan and Scott find themselves thrust into a world of mystical creatures and magic they thought only existed in fantasy. Friendships are challenged; love is lost yet found anew as they try to remain loyal to each other when everyone else seeks to destroy all they have.
This story contains graphic sexual encounters between vampires, werewolves and human males. It was written for an adult audience over the age of 18.
Army of the One - Bark at the Moon, Book Two
Gothic Romance/ M/M Erotica
Abaddon awaits!
The Army of the One begins to gather.
War is on the horizon. The enemy prepares for battle. Faces old and new, come to defend the cause.
Months have passed.
After a devastating one on one attack by Scott, Abaddon awakens. He is led down a path of confusing messages and visions brought on by Arch Wizard Cira. Master of the Blackest Magic. Prophet for the One over time. Lord of the evil shadow lands. From atop the back of his Dragon, Luch, he, and his companions join the Armies of the One. They will be needed. As only with their help, can they hope to emerge victorious in the battle of good and evil.
Will you take the paw that Abaddon has offered you? Your Alpha has howled!
And he is… ABADDON!
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2nd-half comeback lifts Ball State over Akron, 35-21
After sloppy start, Cardinals rack up 29 straight points against MAC’s best defense
2nd-half comeback lifts Ball State over Akron, 35-21 After sloppy start, Cardinals rack up 29 straight points against MAC’s best defense Check out this story on IndyStar.com: http://indy.st/1wsChYI
IndyStar Published 12:23 a.m. ET Oct. 26, 2014
Ball State's Corey Lacanaria slipped past Akron's defense during their game at Scheumann Stadium Saturday. (Photo: Jordan Kartholl/The Star Press )Buy Photo
MUNCIE – At a point Saturday afternoon in Scheumann Stadium, the story almost felt written.
After a solid couple of games, the Ball State football team and its freshman quarterback ran into the best defense in the Mid-American Conference. The Cardinals defense faltered early against Akron’s spread, and almost every push ended with a missed opportunity and a field goal (or a miss).
But, all of a sudden, the score kept inching closer and closer. Then that wobbly first-quarter Ball State team just poured it on.
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“This one was not always pretty,” Ball State coach Pete Lembo said. “There were some interesting highs and lows to this game, but the one thing I think you’re seeing is that these guys aren’t quitting.”
Ball State ripped off the final 29 points of the game to stun the Zips 35-21 and string together the first winning streak of the season at two games. Things looked ugly early, with Akron (4-4, 2-2 MAC East) scoring touchdowns on three of its first four possessions, but somehow the Cardinals (3-5, 2-2 MAC West) overcame the 15-point deficit and at times themselves.
The absurdity started on defense, when Akron marched for 214 yards on those first four drives. The next 10 drives produced 111, and five ended on turnovers. The difference was technical, but the players could feel things working in the second half.
“People weren’t using their eyes,” said middle linebacker Zack Ryan, who grabbed a textbook interception on third-and-long. “We had their guards pulling, people were fitting in the wrong gaps. At halftime, we made the right adjustments.”
That effort was aided by contributions from defensive end Anthony Winbush and safety Martez Hester. Both played long stretches of the second half despite one being a reserve freshman (Winbush) and another nursing a bad back (Hester). Ball State rotated in more players, and Lembo said the unit was fresher late.
With the Zips’ attack all but grounded, there was still the slight matter of scoring the points.
Two of Ball State’s first four drives sputtered out at the Akron 29 and 3, producing field goals. Late in the half, two more trips inside the 30 ended with Scott Secor misses.
This problem of missed chances had dogged Ball State all season. But late in the game the Cardinals found a way to break through.
Then came the two field goals to make it 21-19. Then came two touchdowns and a field goal, all on short drives set up by a muffed punt, a blocked punt from Teddy Williamson and a Tyree Holder interception return to the 6-yard line.
The engine was Jahwan Edwards, who came back from two tough games and a slightly rough start to trample one of the top front sevens in the MAC. He had 121 rushing yards on 24 carries, plus 57 of quarterback Jack Milas’ 225 passing yards (Jordan Williams had 118).
“We spread them out,” said Edwards, whose fourth-quarter scoring run moved him to No. 8 with Central Michigan’s Dan Lefevour on the MAC career rushing touchdown list. “We were able to run with five linemen. I think that helped a lot. The offensive line did a great job.”
The burly senior back also delivered one of the most unorthodox assists to his quarterback on a fourth down just before a field goal. With inches to go, Milas ran the customary sneak and probably had the progress needed. But as he twisted against the defense, Edwards shot in to push him forward.
“I felt him hit me,” Milas said. “I was talking to him as I was laying on the ground, saying ‘Great job,’ because I didn’t know where I was.”
The victory was the second in a row after a 1-5 start. Milas was yet again interception-free in his third career game, and the defense forced five turnovers for the second week in a row, along with the first blocked kick of the season.
The coach saw it as a step, a moment where young players stop looking to someone else to make a play and get it done themselves. That hasn’t come easy for this rebuilding Cardinals squad.
“It’s a work in progress,” Lembo said. “I know it. The staff knows it. And the team knows it. There’s no question about it. But we are showing some fight. Don’t stick a fork in us just yet.”
The coach’s relieved tone couldn’t quite encapsulate the moment, the elation that came with the utter reversal in Ball State’s fortunes.
You could see it in Secor’s postgame hug over the fence, his body seeming to let go of the ups and downs of missing two kicks in a close game and coming back to tie a school record for field goals with a 5-for-7 day.
And you could see it when cornerback Eric Patterson intercepted Woodson’s last-ditch pass in the waning moments. He ran it 43 yards before veering out of bounds and then just kept running to the end of the field.
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We asked NBA All-Star Isaiah Thomas about his Hoopfest dream team, what to expect next season and more
Isaiah Thomas had a good time Sunday.
NBA free agency officially started Sunday afternoon, and nobody knows yet where two-time All-Star Isaiah Thomas is going to end up.
But for at least one day, Thomas was in Spokane for the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on earth. The Washington native made an appearance at Hoopfest, where he played a game of H-O-R-S-E against Philip Croft, a wheelchair basketball and track athlete. Croft gave him a bit of a scare, but Thomas, ever the competitor, came away with the win even as he took all of his shots sitting in a chair. The event was put together by Hoopfest sponsor Guardian Life Insurance to show that "Disability is Not Inability."
I caught up with Thomas just before the game of H-O-R-S-E. We talked about street ball growing up in Tacoma, his Hoopfest dream team, and what we can expect from him next season in the NBA.
Responses were slightly edited for length. (Additional photos below.)
INLANDER: So what brought you out to Spokane today?
THOMAS: We partnered with Guardian Life and I'm here to show my support, to see these guys compete and play hard and have fun and at the end of the day, you know, put smiles on people's faces. I think it It kind of describes my career as well, like, never getting counted out no matter what the situation is. And I think it's big for them. Because for people who have a disability, they just keep going, they're out here playing hard competing and figuring out ways to have fun. And they're normal just like everybody else. So when this came about, I was just like — I felt like there were similarities to my life and what they have to go through to continue to push through no matter the circumstance.
Have you been to Hoopfest before?
I've never played in it. I've been about five, six years ago, and it was an unbelievable experience. So to be able to be here and see so many basketball players and see everybody having fun, it's just a dope place to be.
Did you play in any 3-on-3 tournaments on the West Side when you were growing up?
I remember — [former Seattle Superonic] Detlef Schrempf had a 3-on-3 tournament that I played in. I was in, like, fifth grade. And it was right on the parking lot of KeyArena. It was fun and it reminded me of this. Obviously it wasn't as big but it was definitely something — I want to get my kids involved in things like this.
Did you play street ball growing up?
Yeah, yeah, I was everywhere. Wherever there was a basketball hoop — outside, inside, we were there.
How did playing street ball help your game? How is it different?
The physicality. It teaches you the lesson of how to adjust. You adjust to being more physical and not calling fouls all the time. Some communities you go in and there's no rules when you play outside. In some there are rules. So you've got to be able to adjust and also play the game at a high level no matter if it's inside or outside.
Do you have an itch to get out and play right now?
I do. I really want to play. But I know I can't. I don't have a team. But next year, I think I'm gonna bring the team in.
What would be your 3-on-3 dream team?
I'm not gonna play with NBA players. I'm gonna get my closest friends and we'll win it all, for sure.
If you had to pick NBA players who would it be?
Jamal Crawford. [Thinking]. Well, we'll need a big —
You could always play in the 6-foot-and-under division.
We don't want that, we want the best league and to win the best championship.
[Thinking...]
I'd probably just go me, Jamal Crawford, and like Nate Robinson or someone.
That'd be a tough team. What have you been doing since the season ended?
I've just been working out taking care of my family, being around my kids, my wife. But at the same time, working out building my body back up and just being ready for you know free agency and things like that. This is one of the first summers in two years that I'm able to work out and play basketball and have fun again.
What can we expect from you next year in the NBA?
It's all about opportunity. If I get the right opportunity I'll be able to show the world that I can play at a high level again and be who I was before the injuries. That's what I'll be looking for in free agency, going to the right place that's gonna give me a real opportunity to showcase my skills.
You feel like you can still play at the level you were at when you were an MVP candidate for the Boston Celtics?
Yeah, I know I can.
Isaiah Thomas presumably checking Twitter for free-agency news.
Thomas with a little trash talk during his game of H-O-R-S-E with Philip Croft.
Buckets.
Hold the follow-through.
Not so easy, huh?
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Mayoral candidates square off for Washington Township Democratic primary
by Jan Hefler, Inquirer Staff Writer, Posted: May 19, 2008
Josh Aronovitch emerged in Washington Twp. politics pushing a pay-to-play ban.
The race to be the Democratic mayoral nominee in Washington Township pits a party-endorsed former council president against a first-time candidate who launched the petition drive that brought a tougher pay-to-play law to town.
The winner of that June 3 primary will be the front-runner in the fall in Gloucester County's most populous township, where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans almost 2-1 and hold every elected position.
Matt Lyons, 42, said he wants to return to public office to fix problems that occurred after he left two years ago.
His opponent, 30-year-old Josh Aronovitch, said he wants to make local government operations more accessible and transparent for local residents.
Whoever emerges from their primary battle will take on Republican Theresa Lappe, who is running unopposed for her party's nomination in the general election.
Lyons, a Villanova law graduate who works for the county legal department, is supported by the local party and unions in the area.
Aronovitch, a Harvard graduate, emerged on the political landscape last year, when he collected nearly 1,800 signatures and forced a reluctant council to adopt a tougher pay-to-play ban.
Pay-to-play is a practice in which campaign contributors are rewarded with government contracts, often without bids. A state law bars the practice, but it has loopholes that local governments can address.
As the race has heated up, both sides have gone negative.
Aronovitch has accused his opponent of a federal election law violation that could disqualify Lyons from the race. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is investigating. He also has said Lyons is playing "the failed politics of the past." Lyons has called Aronovitch desperate and hypocritical.
The two men, both longtime Washington Township residents, are fighting for the seat to be vacated by Paul Moriarty, a former KYW television newsman who decided against seeking a second term, citing personal reasons. Moriarty, also a state assemblyman, had come under fire as a dual office-holder who collects two public salaries.
Aronovitch works for Pepper Hamilton, a law firm with offices in Philadelphia, in mergers and acquisitions. Aronovitch, who interned in the Clinton White House, became involved in local government last year after council rebuffed his recommendation to pass a strong pay-to-play ban designed to control corruption.
"Pay-to-play is a form of legalized bribery," Aronovitch said.
In September, after the signatures were validated, the council adopted the ban Aronovitch wanted, one of the strictest in the state.
Aronovitch is also critical of the council's practice of offering businesses tax breaks that he says are not warranted. His Web site,
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, outlines other "clean government" proposals, including a call for a state audit that zeroes in on wasteful spending practices.
Lyons said he supported a pay-to-play ban in 2005, voting for an ordinance that had capped contributions from municipal contractors at $400. The new ban strengthens that by prohibiting county party organizations and others from funneling donations to municipal candidates.
Lyons has accused Aronovitch of "talking out of both sides of his mouth," because Aronovitch works for a law firm that "donates hundreds of thousands to elected officials and does monumental government contract work."
Aronovitch replied that he is just one of more than 500 lawyers at Pepper Hamilton, and said the firm doesn't contract with Washington Township.
Lyons served eight years on council and quit in 2006 because he felt ignored after Moriarty and two other unendorsed council candidates were swept into office in 2004.
"I felt less effective on council," he says. He also said he had wanted to spend more time with his three children while they were young.
Lyons said he wants to return to township government because he is concerned about longtime residents who are struggling to pay rising tax bills.
"I want to constantly fight for cost savings and fiscal responsibility," he said. "I want to make it affordable to live here and will run a fine-tooth comb through every expenditure."
Lyons blamed the current administration for failing to control taxes and for creating strife among council, schools, the Fire Department, and other agencies. He said Moriarty's predecessors did a better job of running the township and he wants to take it back to a time when it was affordable and prosperous.
But if Aronovitch has his way, Lyons may not get a chance. Aronovitch recently contacted a federal agency to look into whether Lyons violated the Hatch Act, which prohibits anyone whose salary is fully or partially paid with federal funds from running for public office. The intent of the law is to prevent a conflict of interest. Lyons has handled the county's social services cases, which are supported with federal funds.
Lyons dismissed the accusation as an "act of desperation," and said he was moved two months ago to a different assignment in the legal department that does not rely on federal funding.
Aronovitch, who is running on a "Campaign for Change" platform, also hit Lyons' ties to the Democratic-controlled county government, which has been his employer for a year. "Voters don't want someone tied in with political machines and political bosses," Aronovitch said.
He said his donors were people who gave an average of $150. He said his opponent had been accepting donations of $5,000 from various unions.
Lyons said that as mayor he would work only for town residents. He said he was proud to accept union donations and to advocate for labor. Ray MacDowell, a running mate seeking a council seat, is business agent of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 322. Lyons also worked a few years for Spear Wilderman, a Cherry Hill labor-law firm.
Lyons' other running mate is council candidate Scott Newman, a part owner of American Title Abstract Corp. Newman and MacDowell have not run for political office before.
Aronovitch is running with newcomers Trish Pisauro, who worked as an adviser to Pennsylvania Gov. Rendell when he was Philadelphia mayor, and Lisa Passero, a registered nurse at Cooper University Hospital.
Township Councilwoman Anita LaPierre is running for reelection in the Democratic primary - alone and without her party's endorsement. Moriarty and Councilman Frank Scarpato 3d, her running mates in 2004, unexpectedly dropped out of the race last month, she said.
LaPierre said that she had been the lone dissenter on council, voting occasionally against ordinances and budgets that she felt were irresponsible.
"I believe in doing my homework, looking into an issue, and listening to people," she said. She calls herself "an independent thinker."
The mayor and council members in this township of 47,000 people are all Democrats. There are 14,400 registered Democrats in the township, 7,700 Republicans, and 13,700 unaffiliated voters.
Contact staff writer Jan Hefler
at 856-779-3224 or jhefler@phillynews.com.
Posted: May 19, 2008 - 3:01 AM
Jan Hefler, Inquirer Staff Writer
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Were Hedge Funds Right About Dumping IDACORP Inc (IDA)?
Published on December 10, 2019 at 12:15 pm by Debasis Saha in Hedge Funds,News
IDACORP Inc (NYSE:IDA) investors should be aware of a decrease in activity from the world’s largest hedge funds lately. IDA was in 18 hedge funds’ portfolios at the end of September. There were 22 hedge funds in our database with IDA positions at the end of the previous quarter. Our calculations also showed that IDA isn’t among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds (click for Q3 rankings and see the video below for Q2 rankings).
Hedge funds’ reputation as shrewd investors has been tarnished in the last decade as their hedged returns couldn’t keep up with the unhedged returns of the market indices. Our research has shown that hedge funds’ large-cap stock picks indeed failed to beat the market between 1999 and 2016. However, we were able to identify in advance a select group of hedge fund holdings that outperformed the Russell 2000 ETFs by 40 percentage points since May 2014 (see the details here). We were also able to identify in advance a select group of hedge fund holdings that’ll significantly underperform the market. We have been tracking and sharing the list of these stocks since February 2017 and they lost 27.8% through November 21, 2019. That’s why we believe hedge fund sentiment is an extremely useful indicator that investors should pay attention to.
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We leave no stone unturned when looking for the next great investment idea. For example Europe is set to become the world’s largest cannabis market, so we check out this European marijuana stock pitch. One of the most bullish analysts in America just put his money where his mouth is. He says, “I’m investing more today than I did back in early 2009.” So we check out his pitch. We read hedge fund investor letters and listen to stock pitches at hedge fund conferences. We also rely on the best performing hedge funds‘ buy/sell signals. Let’s analyze the recent hedge fund action encompassing IDACORP Inc (NYSE:IDA).
How are hedge funds trading IDACORP Inc (NYSE:IDA)?
At the end of the third quarter, a total of 18 of the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey were long this stock, a change of -18% from one quarter earlier. The graph below displays the number of hedge funds with bullish position in IDA over the last 17 quarters. So, let’s examine which hedge funds were among the top holders of the stock and which hedge funds were making big moves.
According to publicly available hedge fund and institutional investor holdings data compiled by Insider Monkey, Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies has the most valuable position in IDACORP Inc (NYSE:IDA), worth close to $117.8 million, accounting for 0.1% of its total 13F portfolio. The second most bullish fund manager is AQR Capital Management, managed by Cliff Asness, which holds a $48.5 million position; the fund has 0.1% of its 13F portfolio invested in the stock. Some other peers that are bullish encompass David Harding’s Winton Capital Management, Noam Gottesman’s GLG Partners and Ken Fisher’s Fisher Asset Management. In terms of the portfolio weights assigned to each position Winton Capital Management allocated the biggest weight to IDACORP Inc (NYSE:IDA), around 0.49% of its 13F portfolio. Cerebellum Capital is also relatively very bullish on the stock, earmarking 0.3 percent of its 13F equity portfolio to IDA.
Judging by the fact that IDACORP Inc (NYSE:IDA) has witnessed falling interest from the smart money, it’s safe to say that there lies a certain “tier” of funds that slashed their positions entirely last quarter. At the top of the heap, Paul Tudor Jones’s Tudor Investment Corp dropped the largest position of the “upper crust” of funds monitored by Insider Monkey, worth close to $2.7 million in stock, and Peter J. Hark’s Shelter Harbor Advisors was right behind this move, as the fund said goodbye to about $2.5 million worth. These moves are interesting, as total hedge fund interest fell by 4 funds last quarter.
Let’s now take a look at hedge fund activity in other stocks similar to IDACORP Inc (NYSE:IDA). These stocks are Tallgrass Energy, LP (NYSE:TGE), Allison Transmission Holdings Inc (NYSE:ALSN), Grupo Televisa SAB (NYSE:TV), and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG). This group of stocks’ market caps are closest to IDA’s market cap.
TGE 20 205953 7
ALSN 28 883019 3
TV 14 826232 -4
SMG 30 413760 6
Average 23 582241 3
As you can see these stocks had an average of 23 hedge funds with bullish positions and the average amount invested in these stocks was $582 million. That figure was $366 million in IDA’s case. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE:SMG) is the most popular stock in this table. On the other hand Grupo Televisa SAB (NYSE:TV) is the least popular one with only 14 bullish hedge fund positions. IDACORP Inc (NYSE:IDA) is not the least popular stock in this group but hedge fund interest is still below average. This is a slightly negative signal and we’d rather spend our time researching stocks that hedge funds are piling on. Our calculations showed that top 20 most popular stocks among hedge funds returned 37.4% in 2019 through the end of November and outperformed the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) by 9.9 percentage points. Unfortunately IDA wasn’t nearly as popular as these 20 stocks (hedge fund sentiment was quite bearish); IDA investors were disappointed as the stock returned -6.2% during the first two months of the fourth quarter and underperformed the market. If you are interested in investing in large cap stocks with huge upside potential, you should check out the top 20 most popular stocks among hedge funds as 70 percent of these stocks already outperformed the market in Q4.
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HR is being forced to prioritise technology in the war for talent. Here's why...
By Simon Sharwood on Nov 28, 2018 1:02PM
Rapidly shifting work patterns mean HR teams must now be on top of tech to attract and retain crucial talent. Here's why ...
Video streaming company Netflix has a policy of letting go of people who are pretty good at their jobs.
Dismissing competent people at a time when employers find it increasingly hard to find and retain people with relevant skills and experience may seem odd. Netflix’s description of its culture justifies the position by saying it wants a workforce that’s like a professional sporting team. The company strives to have a star player in every position even if letting go of average performers means higher attrition rates and costs.
Netflix’s strategy is extreme. But it is also an example of how HR strategies are evolving to cope with an environment in which employers see themselves as engaged in a war for talent.
“Culturally and historically, HR has been seen as an operating cost,” says Susie Quirk, KPMG’s HR transformation lead. “But in the last five to ten years, we've increasingly seen HR escape from the cultural perception that it does just payroll and personnel matters.”
HR has come to be regarded as an overall critical component in supporting strategic business decisions, she said, by developing three core capabilities:
“The first is talent attraction – how do I get the right people considering my company’s culture direction and strategic imperative,” she explained. “The second is talent management – using analytics to identify potential high-performers, and strong governance to support how they are managed.”
“The third element is critical roles and shaping the workforce of the future in a dynamically changing world.”
The second and third points are made difficult by changes in what people want from their careers.
Ladders vs. lattices
“We used to have ‘ladder careers’ where you climb the ladder to success and ‘lattice careers’ where you go sideways to find an opportunity to climb,” says Michael Rosmarin, a board member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI).
Dr. Natalia Nikolova, the Director of UTS Advanced MBA, agrees.
“We have to move away from the mindset that you do a particular degree and that is your career."
She recently explained that “The key point is to adopt what is called a growth mindset … where people are open to continuous learning.”
“We cannot assume that the skills and knowledge we have now will be relevant in five or ten years on from now. This means that individual workers need to constantly open to new skills, constantly acquiring knowledge, open to new experiences and trying new jobs even in new industries.”
Tough gigs
Complicating matters further is workers’ desire for more flexible careers. KPMG’s Quirk explained that many workers don’t want to work for one employer from nine to five for 48 weeks of the year.
“We are now well and truly in the gig economy that has been talked about over the last five years,” she said. “We've got five generations in the workforce and the whole concept of agile working, working anywhere and activity-based working, is underpinning the world of work.”
“So, as a consequence, the strategic element of determining what does my workforce look like in the future is right at the forefront of HR thinking at the moment.”
UTS’ Dr Nikolova thinks that some concerns can be eased by the fact that there are core transferrable skills. She says workers “may not have experience in the industry but can practice critical thinking and problem-solving and soft skills.” Workers with such skills, she said, will be able to transfer to different roles.
But finding those workers and managing them as they switch between roles, careers, and gigs, will need new approaches.
“I think we need to look at employees in the same way you look at customers or potential customers,” says the HRIA’s Rosmarin.
“At the moment communications between employers and workers are standard and generic. The work we have done in marketing lets you understand where you are in your relationship with employees. If you leverage those type of approaches, you create a more relevant connection with employees.”
KPMG’s Quirk says doing so means “you have to start with a strategy and roadmap.”
“The core elements are to make sure that you're meeting the organization's strategic goals, whether that's the capability, a leadership uplift, or culture change.
Next comes a roadmap.
“That’s very much founded in mapping out your technology and capability uplift requirements over a period of time.” That technology will likely be an integrated suite.
“When you have payroll and finance and ERP set up, all of a sudden you have tools for recruiting, talent management, performance management, remuneration all together,” says the HRIA’s Rosmarin.
“That frees the HR function from the admin from the day-to-day administration.”
But KMPG’s Quirk warns that building that integrated system is not easy.
“I've seen many clients struggle with this,” she says. “The challenge lies in being bold and committed as well as clear on how far you are willing to change.”
“I think it's important to try and get your head around that up front, and we do this by considering the Target Operating Model of the future for HR based on leading practice. What we've found is that the change, in terms of role responsibilities, shifts in the HR team, and is a lot bigger than what they anticipated,” she added.
“For example, many companies find they can achieve up to 30 per cent greater efficiencies due to automation through Workday or another ERP. As a result, the role of the HR workforce will change”
Employee value propositions
“And what they do is they stop actually engaging with the business of doing talent assessments and they think about what does talent management look like in the future. How do we want to do talent management in three years? What’s our employee value proposition to engage external candidates? They've got this time to think more strategically about what an organisation could do differently.”
Perhaps what will emerge is a desire for a Netflix-style HR regime, which also includes a policy that staff can take as much leave as they want provided they do so at appropriate times.
But such radical regimes also have their perils: the HR leader who wrote Netflix’s culture manifesto was asked to live its values: she was given a generous severance years several years after creating the document that set the company on course for its amazing success.
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We Need to Talk About Harvey. And Mike.
By James Cary on October 18, 2017 in church, culture, faith, media, politics
The revelations about Hollywood mogul, Harvey Weinstein, are shocking and appalling. All the details and allegations are easily accessible so there is no need to repeat them here. But how did this happen? A powerful man abused his position, authority and sheer physical size to do things he has publicly admitted he should not have done.
Many women seeking the help or approval of a powerful man in a private closed meeting are made to feel nervous. My Facebook feed is littered with horrible #MeToo stories of women in such situations with creepy men who did, said or implied vile and inappropriate things.
(Official White House Photo by Benjamin Applebaum)
How could these situations be prevented? There is one way of sensibly avoiding many them. So can we talk about Mike Pence?
Now, many reading this might already have made up their mind on Mike Pence, because he’s an evangelical Christian, or a Republican, or because he is a consort to Donald Trump. Click here for the latest character assassination by Jane Mayer in the New Yorker. It’s a long article but you can probably tell what she thinks about him from the title: The Danger of President Pence Trump’s critics yearn for his exit. But Mike Pence, the corporate right’s inside man, poses his own risks.
Pick your reason to hate him. And the mainstream media were utterly delighted to find a new one back in March. It was revealed that he will not dine alone with a woman other than his wife. This was from a dredged up interview with Mrs Pence from fifteen years ago. (Note: What was Harvey Weinstein doing 15 years ago? Oh yes.) And, according to the New Yorker:
… if he attends an event where alcohol is served and “people are being loose,” he prefers that his wife be present and standing close to him. The recent Washington Post piece that resurfaced these details quotes Ken Blackwell, one of President Trump’s transition-team advisers, on Mr. and Mrs. Pence: “You can’t get a dime between them.”
Pence clearly adores his wife and doesn’t want anything to compromise that. In the view of the New Yorker, and the Atlantic, that makes him a sexist pig. Jessica Valenti agreed in the Guardian where she wrote:
Pence is a misogynist. We know it from his voting record, we know it from the things that he’s said about women’s rights and now we know it because of his odd personal rule not to dine with women alone.
Twitter and social commentators all joined in, gleefully pouring scorn on this right-wing jerk who is living in another century. And it’s not just Pence who adopts this code of conduct, rules that were conceived by the popular (in some circles) evangelist, Billy Graham. Olga Khazan, in the Atlantic, explains that this is more widespread:
An anonymous survey of female Capitol Hill staffers conducted by National Journal in 2015 found that “several female aides reported that they have been barred from staffing their male bosses at evening events, driving alone with their congressman or senator, or even sitting down one-on-one in his office for fear that others would get the wrong impression.” One told the reporter Sarah Mimms that in 12 years working for her previous boss, he “never took a closed door meeting with me. … This made sensitive and strategic discussions extremely difficult.”
So, how do we feel about all this now? The first person to publicly point this out post-Weinstein was a Trump/MAGA staffer, Sebastian Gorka who Tweeted: “THINK: If Weinstein had obeyed @VP Pence’s rules for meeting with the opposite sex, none of those poor women would ever have been abused.”
Gorka is, of course, tarnished by his association with Trump (who am I not, for a moment, defending) and so Vox immediately went out of its way to shriek at this entirely reasonable observation about Democrat donor, activist and friend of Hillary and Obama, Harvey Weinstein. If you want a lesson in defensiveness and weapons-grade impugning of motives, I’d have a look at it (you’ll love the bit about Caesar’s wife, which is obviously a parallel here) along with those articles from the Guardian, the Atlantic and the New Yorker.
VP Pence with Linda McMahon. Make of that what you will. (Official White House Photo by Myles D. Cullen)
In all of those publications, Pence’s motives for his rule are always portrayed as entirely self-serving, to avoid suspicion and “that upstanding, honorable men avoid creating situations that might be misinterpreted by supposedly hysterical, unstable women”, according to Tara Isabella Burton in Vox. Are you sure about that, Tara? Is that how you’d describe genuine victims of Weinstein, as opposed to imaginary victims of Pence? I guess not.
The downside of Pence’s rule is obvious. It appears to exclude women from private access to the Vice President in certain situations. It could perpetuate an old boys’ network. You would hope that Pence would go out of his way to grant greater one-on-one access to women on other occasions. I have no reason to suspect he doesn’t do this. He must realise that his ‘rule’ has a cost, and it must be deeply inconvenient to live by – and frustrating for female colleagues at time. But he is clearly willing to pay that cost in terms of being pilloried in the press for days.
As usual, we need to have a grown-up debate. This time it’s about the differences between men and women, which is clearly made difficult by the agenda of those who insist that gender is fictional, a construct or self-determined. And it’s about the trade-offs that have to be made over certain policies and practices. Such a discussion is sadly not possible in the deafening echo-chambers of vociferously stated public opinions.
Meanwhile, my Facebook feed continues to fill up with #MeToo stories of women (and men) who were victims of powerful people abusing their position for their own carnal gratification. It’s all very sad.
For more of this sort of thing, pick up a copy of my book, Death by Civilisation, available on Amazon, and as an e-book, here.
Why I Can’t Hide Like Eddie Stobart
By James Cary on April 25, 2017 in christianity, church, culture, faith
A few years ago, I read a book about the Eddie Stobart company. I’ve forgotten most of it, but my lasting memory is that Eddie himself barely featured in the day-to-day running of this company. In fact, he was soon a distant memory. The other members of the family enjoyed this because if someone stomped into their office with a problem and demanded to see Eddie Stobart, they would be disappointed. Someone else would step in and offer to deal with the problem and suddenly the situation was already beginning to be diffused. And no-one had to take the blame for being Eddie Stobart. Convenient.
I don’t have that luxury on this website. I am James Cary, and this is Jamescary.co.uk. Welcome to my new website. Hopefully it is a permanent online home for my articles and blogs, more of which below. But for now, I realise that I’ve left myself very little room for manoeuvre. If I post a thought or opinion on this site, it’s me. I take the credit or get the blame. Anyone who stomps up and waves a fist will be doing so to the man whose name is at the top. There is no hiding.
In Pursuit Of The Obvious
My previous and now defunct website was called ‘In Pursuit of the Obvious’, which is a curious title for my website. It did not mean that I consider my own views to be merely common sense and self-evident or that that anyone who disagrees with me is clearly wrong-headed, illogical or in denial. Many newspaper columns pride themselves on what they consider to be ‘straight shooting’ and ‘telling it like it is’, in a world of political correctness, PR, spin and fake news. Much as it would be nice to have a website called ‘Both Barrels’ or ‘Shooting from the Hip’, my aim is not to shock people with the truth or rant like a rabble-rounsing demagogue.
There is a Christian justification for being cantankerous and pointing out the uncomfortable truths in the great and the apparently good. ‘Speaking prophetically’ is a thing, biblically-speaking. And if you’re going to be like anyone in the Bible – apart from Jesus – you could do worse than Moses, Elijah or any of those guys. Many of them were living dangerously and met a sticky end (except Elijah who went to heaven in a chariot of fire. Lucky him.)
No, this website and blog has a different purpose, and a different hero. My earthly hero, of the last hundred years, at least, is GK Chesterton. I was inspired to read one of GK Chesterton’s finest works, Orthodoxy, by another author, Philip Yancey, who wrote in Soul Survivor:
“We direly need another Chesterton today, I think. In a time when culture and faith have drifted even further apart, we could use his brilliance, his entertaining style, and above all his generous and joyful spirit. When society becomes polarised, as ours has, it is as if the two sides stand across a great divide and shout at each other. Chesterton had another approach: he walked to the centre of a swinging bridge, roared a challenge to any single combat warriors, and then made both sides laugh aloud. GK Chesterton managed to propound the Christian faith with as much wit, good humour, and sheer intellectual force as anyone in th[e Twentieth C]entury.”
I wanted to find out more about this man. I’d heard his name many times, not least because GK Chesterton is quoted extremely often by evangelical preachers, despite not being an evangelical himself, and he ended up drifting into Roman Catholicism. But he wrote so well and concisely, constantly using beautiful prose and paradox (perhaps the latter to a fault), that he is eminently quotable. He is such an appealing author because he is profoundly serious, but does not take himself too seriously, very much aware of his own flaws and failings. He cut an absurd figure, being extremely tall and large. PG Wodehouse honoured him by referring to his bulk in Mr Mulliner Speaking, in which the hero, Cedric, is creeping around, but surprised by a noise which is described thus:
“The drowsy stillness of the summer afternoon was shattered by what sounded to his strained senses like G. K. Chesterton falling on a sheet of tin.”
Given the mass of Chesterton, we assume this is a loud noise. He would have been thrilled, amused and flattered.
We digress. Okay, I’m doing most of the digressing here, but many great truths have been expressed in digressions, just as many great discoveries were accident. That said, people tend to quote pencillin, but then dry up with further examples rather quickly. Where were we? Ah yes. “In Pursuit of The Obvious”. Why that as the title of my previous blog?
Responding to Yancey’s exhortation, I read GK Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy. It remains one of my favourite books of all time, being an inspiration for me in my non-fiction writing and precisely the kind of book that I would one day like to write. The opening chapter of the book is a wonderful admission of his own spiritual and philosophical trek about how it would look if an English yachtsman sailed off on a voyage of discovery, only to miscalculate, land on a beach and plant the British flag on a beach, only to discover that his hitherto hidden nation is in fact, England. And if you read the whole chapter – or the whole book – here, you will see that Chesterton admits to being that deluded sailor, looking around the world for something new and exciting, but realising that the thing he was looking for was orthodox Christianity. He writes:
“I am the man who with the utmost daring discovered what had been discovered before. If there is an element of farce in what follows, the farce is at my own expense; for this book explains how I fancied I was the first to set foot in Brighton and then found I was the last. It recounts my elephantine adventures in pursuit of the obvious.”
Much as I’d like to write more about this wonderful chapter, I realise a little more explanation is still needed. Chesterton’s circuitous journey back to faith in plain old Christianity is something that we may yet end up experiencing as a society and nation. I am not saying that we had it right in the old days. There’s no one particular year or even century where we’d really cracked Christendom. In the fifteenth century, Britons were very religious, but it took a form of superstition, rather than a Christian faith. A century later, Protestantism had taken hold (which I’m a fan of), but lots of people were killed in the process. Within another hundred years, life for Protestants serious about their faith found living in England untenable so they left to start another country in the Americas.
I’m not nostalgic about the past, but I am optimistic about the future because I believe God is good, and that he has made the universe to be a friendly place, and despite our best efforts, our story ends well. As a nation, we are on a journey, trying to find out what works and what doesn’t. We’ve tried Kings, Parliaments, Empire-building, War, Socialism, Pluralism, Capitalism and various blends of the aforementioned, many of which have their strengths and their place.
Like Chesterton, I believe, this journey can only end with the obvious: Christianity, no matter how bizarre that may seem to us today. In that same chapter, he writes about how we chase after the novel:
“It is one thing to describe an interview with a gorgon or a griffin, a creature who does not exist. It is another thing to discover that the rhinoceros does exist and then take pleasure in the fact that he looks as if he didn’t. One searches for truth, but it may be that one pursues instinctively the more extraordinary truths.”
The question is what mature, authentic Christianity looks like in the 21st Century, a land of iPhones, science labs, nuclear weapons, cloning, fake news and reality TV. How do Church and State fit together? What is the State? How is this discussed in the Media? What is the media? Sorry, what are the media? (We all know it’s ‘is’ really). What sort of society do we want to be? And what do we do about people who want something else?
These are questions with which I seem to constantly be wrestling. I have elephantine adventures in pursuit of the obvious. But rather than the call the website that, I’ve called it Jamescary.co.uk. Disappointing, but there it is.
Death by Civilisation
I’ve written more on some of the above in a book called Death By Civilisation, available in some good bookshops, a few dreadful ones and unavailable in far more of both. Best bet is Amazon.
“‘a wonderful cascade of sage snippets…fit to grace bedside tables and smallest rooms in the greatest houses” – Alan Wilson, Church Times
“This is a lovely selection of well-thought out and witty articles which you can pick up and put down at your leisure. Cary is not just accomplished, but engaging too. Oh, and funny.” – DeanT, Amazon Review
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Australia's Marnus Labuschagne celebrates his century on the first day of the third test against New Zealand at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday. | AP
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SYDNEY – Marnus Labuschagne scored his fourth century in five matches this summer as Australia continued its dominance of New Zealand by reaching 283-3 after the first day of the third test.
Labuschagne shared a 156-run partnership with Steve Smith, who made 63, to give first day honors to Australia after captain Tim Paine won the toss and batted Friday on a dry Sydney Cricket Ground pitch. At stumps, Labuschagne was 130 not out with Matt Wade on 22.
It was a long day in the field for a depleted New Zealand, which was forced to make five lineup changes, including the absence of captain Kane Williamson because of a virus. Neil Wagner and Colin de Grandhomme again most-troubled the Australian batsmen, with Wagner’s short-pitched aggressive line complemented by de Grandhomme’s accurate swing bowling.
Smith took 39 balls to get off the mark as his series nemesis Wagner — who hit the star batsman on the body with his first ball — employed his short-pitched tactic to good effect to limit the Smith’s scoring options and greatly slowed Australia’s run-rate in the hour after lunch.
Labuschagne, however, was untroubled and kept the score ticking over, raising his 50 off 97 balls.
The 25-year-old batsman continued to score serenely and reached his fourth century in seven innings this summer with a clip to fine leg for a boundary off de Grandhomme in the 72nd over.
Labuschage celebrated his first hundred at the SCG — coming 12 months after his shock selection at No. 3 against India at the same venue — by raising both arms to the crowd before embracing batting partner Smith, who had reached his half-century two overs prior. His stylish century came off 163 balls with eight boundaries and one six.
“This time last year I was sitting here and there were a lot of questions,” Labuschagne said, referring to criticism of his inclusion in the top order against India here last year. “I believed that I had the ability. For me it was a lot of mental stuff and just making sure I stayed focus for long periods of times.
“It’s been an amazing time.”
The 156-run third-wicket partnership was eventually broken by de Grandhomme (2-63), who teased Smith into driving a ball outside off-stump and found the edge which carried to Ross Taylor at slip.
Smith’s second half century of the series also saw him surpass world No. 1-ranked batsman Virat Kohli’s current career tally of 7,202 runs in 84 tests, with the Australian taking 11 tests fewer to reach the same mark at an average of 62.84.
Opener Joe Burns (18) was the only wicket to fall in the first session when he edged to Taylor in the slips off de Grandhomme.
Wagner (1-48) then struck with the third ball after lunch by tempting David Warner into a pull stroke and had him caught by de Grandhomme at leg gully. Warner made 45 runs, his third score in the 40s this series.
After losing Trent Boult to a hand injury sustained in last week’s second test, a virus swept through New Zealand’s squad leading to five changes here in Sydney.
Glenn Phillips, who only flew in from Auckland on Thursday as injury cover for Williamson, made his test debut. Tom Latham was named captain, and Mitchell Santner, Henry Nicholls and Tim Southee were also out.
Seamer Matt Henry, spinners Todd Astle and Will Somerville and batsman Jeet Raval were the other inclusions for the tourists.
Australia was unchanged from the lineup that clinched the series 2-0 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last weekend.
Players from both teams wore black armbands in memory of those killed in current wildfires in southern New South Wales and Victoria states. Conditions were expected to worsen on Saturday and smoke from the fires could affect play on the second day of the test.
Before the match began, a minute of applause was held to thank the thousands of emergency personnel, many of them volunteers, who are fighting the fires.
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In recent times, study in New Zealand has been a favourite study abroad destination among the international students. Students from all around the world prefer this country made of two islands. Here is all you need to know about studying in New Zealand for higher education.
English Language Courses in New Zealand for International Students
The problem of language is a major one for international students who go abroad to study. Adapting in a new country is in itself a challenge, and if the language is not English, students find themselves helpless. The best part of studying in New Zealand is that all the courses across various disciplines are conducted in English. This serves as a major motivation for Indian students, especially, who feel comfortable with English, more than with any other foreign language.
This is a very important factor for all human beings, especially for students who go to other countries to pursue higher studies. If they enjoy living in their host countries, it actually helps them perform better in academics. Student life in New Zealand is an amazing one. They have various options for entertaining themselves. On one hand, New Zealand has the reputation of being a hardworking, transparent and corruption-less country, and on the other, they surely know how to balance work with a joyful life.
Research Institutes in New Zealand
New Zealand has surprisingly well-developed infrastructure for research. Every year, the government invests a large amount of money in its education sector, and the results of that clearly shows. International students in New Zealand have traditionally expressed their admiration and surprise for the research-related infrastructure they have found in their colleges and Universities in New Zealand.
Economy of New Zealand
New Zealand has gone through numerous economic ups and downs in the last few decades. Despite that, today they are a world class monetary power. The New Zealand dollar is well respected, and successful companies based in developed nations want to set up their offices and factories in New Zealand. The work culture of the country, along with the fact that it has one of the largest economic zones of the world encourages corporations from across the world to invest in the country. The country has a high-income and free trade economy.
The country has an academic stature that is quite renowned across the world. Primary and secondary education is compulsory for all its citizens. This is one of the reasons why New Zealand has an envious adult literacy rate of ninety-nine percent. Over half of its population hold a higher education in New Zealand. The OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment ranks New Zealand’s education system as the seventh best in the world.
Study in New Zealand for International Students
Education costs less in New Zealand than in most European countries, and in the United States. There are programmes and courses in which the funding is provided by the education ministry of the country. The student life in New Zealand is simply amazing! An international student is likely to find many like him or her, and thus will meet a lot of new people. Study in New Zealand provides the opportunity to know and understand many new cultures. This in turn helps students to come out of their comfort zones, and get prepared to face the real, professional world. Top class sports facilities are available to students. Additionally, there are a number of student associations that help international students to smoothly settle down in the new and unknown country.
Study in New Zealand Requirements
There are some general requirements one needs to follow in order to enrol into one of the universities in New Zealand. The international students need to have a high school degree or equivalent for Bachelors, and for the Masters in New Zealand, students are required to have a bachelor’s or equivalent degree. The other major requirement to study in New Zealand is English Language Proficiency. In some universities, there are also pre-university courses or foundation courses where one can enrol, if they are not eligible for a course. More information here: How to Apply at Top Universities in New Zealand 2019?
Study in New Zealand without IELTS
Though IELTS and TOEFL scores are some of the widely accepted proofs of English Language Proficiency, one can also study in New Zealand without appearing for these tests. If the students are from an English speaking country, and has English as their first language, the scores are not requied. If the Medium of instuction during the class 8 to 12 was in English, some universities might exempt the IELTS. Additionally, some universities also have their own parameters to prove the Language proficiency. Read more about that here: Study in New Zealand without IELTS
Study in New Zealand Cost
The average tuition cost for the Bachelor’s degree in New Zealand can cost anything from 18000 NZD to 25000 NZD, and a Masters Degree might cost 10000 NZD to 30000 NZD. These are just average numbers however. The tuition fees at public universities in New Zealand are comparatively affordable than private Universities. There are other costs like accommodation and transportation, along with food and groceries. You can read more on them here: Cost of Studying in new zealand for international students. For the citizens of New Zealand, or immigrants living in New Zealand for more than three years, the first year of tertiary education is tuition free under some circumstances. One can Study in New Zealand for Free for the first year of their tertiary education. However, it is not applicable for International Students.
An international student can easily get a part time job while he or she studies in New Zealand. This helps immensely in paying the living expenses. Also, the experience that a student gains while studying in that country helps a lot in the professional life later. New Zealand offers its students the opportunities to balance studies with the academic obligations, ensuring an all-round development.
Post-Study Work Visa New Zealand
Whether a student pursues a graduate programme, or a Masters or any other post-graduate degree programmes from New Zealand, the country will offer him or her the chance to work after graduation. Students can work in that country and apply for a temporary residence, after completing their education. The government even allows international students to start their own companies after they complete their studies. So whether it is about working while studying, or working after completing courses, Study in New Zealand simply is simply the best option for international students.
New Zealand is an island country in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The country consists of two main landmasses- the North Island and the South Island. In addition, there are six hundred small islands. New Zealand is situated one and a half thousand kilometres east of Australia, across the Tasman sea. It is roughly a thousand kilometres on the south of Fiji, New Caledonia and Tonga. The country has a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington, but its most populous city is Auckland.
Study in New Zealand Scholarship
There are a number of options available for international students to study abroad in New Zealand. The scholarships to Study abroad in New Zealand either can be offered by the government or the Universities in New Zealand. There are also some other entities providing scholarships for international students, too. They can be either merit-based or need-based depending on the provider. The scholarships can come in the form of tuition fee waivers, or in the form of Financial aid for tuition, travel, and day-to-day living expenses. Here is more on that: Study in New Zealand Scholarships
Study in New Zealand for Indian students
With plenty of scholarship options, quality of education, and after-study opportunities, New Zealand is one of the largely preferred destinations among the Indian Students. According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, there were 30000 Indian students in New Zealand for the year 2018, making it the sixth country with the largest number of Indian students abroad. New Zealand proves to be a safe and welcoming country for the Indians in recent years, and it is one of the reasons why it is a favorite.
Why study in New Zealand?
If anyone wants to experience quality education with inexpensive fees, they should Study in New Zealand. Due to its low cost of living and special facilities, a large number of international students are attracted to study in New Zealand. Qualifications from New Zealand are highly demanded by employers all over the world. To know more about the reasons to study in NewZealand click here: Five Best Reasons to Study in New Zealand
How Much Study Gap Acceptable in New Zealand?
There is no hard and fast rule in New Zealand regarding the study gap. One must be able to explain the valid reason for the study gap. If you have been working or have any medical reason, one should provide evidence of the same. If you don’t have a valid reason for the study gap, even the 1-year study gap will become an issue for admission in universities of New Zealand.
How Much does it Cost to study in New Zealand?
Foreign students pursuing a bachelor’s degree can expect the cost of study between $22,000 and $32,000, and between $26,000 and $37,000 for a postgraduate course. Your fees are likely to be higher if you choose a course like engineering, medicine or veterinary science, For information about the cost of your specific course, contact that particular university. Click on the link to get more details about the cost of study in New Zealand: Cost of Studying in New Zealand
How to Study in New Zealand for FREE?
The Government and some Universities of New Zealand provide a number of scholarships for eligible abroad students who want to study in New Zealand but can not afford it. like University of Otago academic excellence scholarship, University of Auckland international business masters scholarship, CPIT MAORI industry leaders scholarship etc..To know more about scholarships to study in New Zealand click here: Scholarships in New Zealand
How Can i Study in New Zealand?
First and foremost, students must apply in the universities in New Zealand.Before applying students must decide the universities and course to study in that nation. Then collect all the documents demanded by that university and apply online on the website of the university. To know more about the application process for the universities in New Zealand click here: How to Apply To Universities in New Zealand?
Where to Study in New Zealand?
New Zealand is an amazing country having a wide variety of abroad destination for education. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand, with five major universities. Besides this, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Palmerston North, Hamilton etc are excellent cities offering a number of universities to study abroad. To know more about top universities in New Zealand click here: Top Rankings Universities in New Zealand
How to Study in New Zealand from India?
Students in New Zealand from India for higher studies is increasing. The basic requirements for students to study in New Zealand form Indian is the English Language Proficiency which can be proven by the tests like IELTS and TOEFL. There can also be course-specific entrance exams like GMAT and GRE. The universities are needed to be applied online by Indian students. To know more about Indian students in New Zealand click here: Study in New Zealand for Indian Students
What to Study in New Zealand?
Even though New Zealand Universities provide a wide variety of degrees and courses, the nation is known for its courses like Computer Science, Information Technology and Animation. The animation is the most popular course in New Zealand. To know more about top courses in New Zealand click here: TOP 5 COURSES TO STUDY IN NEW ZEALAND
Can I Work and Study in New Zealand?
Doing a part-time job while your studying can help you manage your living expenses, get new experiences and get to know new people around you. So its an advantage to the international student who is studying in New Zealand because they usually allowed to work up to 20 hours a week while studying during the academic year and up to 40 hours a week during the vacation.
Why Study Masters in New Zealand?
You can pursue masters to develop your existing subject knowledge and take benefit of academic expertise specialist at universities in New Zealand. There are many Internationally-renowned universities for masters. New Zealand lies among the sea of opportunities when we talk about studying abroad. There are a number of ways to fund your study abroad when it comes to Masters in New Zealand. To get guidance about masters in New Zealand, click here: Masters in New Zealand
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Daigles win JDN Just Like Dad Look Alike Contest
By Jordan Gribble
Winners of the annual Jennings Daily News Just Like Dad Father’s Day Look Alike contest have been selected by the public, and father and daughter Stuart Daigle, 26, and Miley Daigle, 4, emerged victorious.
Stuart said he was interested in the contest because people often approach him and his daughter on the street, telling them how much they look alike.
“People tell me we look alike all the time, nearly everywhere we go,” Stuart said.
Stuart said what he enjoys most about being a dad is the quality time spent between him and his daughter.
“I just love playing with her, going to the park with her and having her hug and love on me,” he said.
Miley’s mother, Kimberlin Daigle, 26, said her daughter and Stuart have a close relationship.
“They love each other very much, and she’s always wanting her daddy,” Kimberlin said. “He works offshore but whenever he comes home, she’s ready for him.”
Stuart said the family’s Father’s Day plans now include spending their winnings at local restaurants.
The contest gave the public the opportunity to submit a picture of a father with his lookalike child, which would then be rated by a panel of judges to determine the top four look-alikes from all submissions. The winning duo was selected after a period of voting, which was open to all members of the public.
As winners, Stuart and Miley received a free oil change from Bubba Oustalet Ford; a $20 gift card from Bourbon Street Cafe; a cervical pillow courtesy of Jeff Davis Chiropractic Clinic; $100 in gift cards from Tokyo Japan; and a $25 gift certificate from Regatta.
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By Thyroid, June 2, 2009 in Video Gaming
Thrik
Symbolically Compelling
syntheticgerbil
I didn't tell anyone here to 100% every game. Just the ones that are their favorite or if they are perfect. I 100% and finish a lot of games but not everything. That's also different story and often I'm telling friends what they can skip because of my compulsion and NOT actually telling them to follow my footsteps. But my very favorite games, I do everything and always have.
I didn't finish the time attack stuff in SotC, I may go back one day, but I've got other stuff to play. I do think it's only if you really think it's that amazing that you need to experience every portion of the game as it was designed.
The Yoshi's Island and MGS3 are a good example of rewarding those who really love the game. Lots of people do MGS non lethal speed runs and many people finish. Yoshi's Island is pretty much about getting all that stuff, otherwise why would they show you a results screen and your progress to the secret levels. Those parts are well designed in both of those games. Yoshi's Island is basically a perfect example of how to do that correctly, because you are mostly getting a much more boring game if you just ignore a lot of the secrets and little puzzles along the way. Zeldas, especially Majora's Mask make good use of this sort of thing.
If you love Yoshi's Island or Majora's Mask and you didn't get everything, considering those games consistantly take completion into account, I will not think you actually love that game as much as you may think. And I don't really run into this anyway, since usually when I meet someone who loves Majora's Mask or Yoshi's Island in particular, they pretty much did it all anyway and there's so much more to talk about it in particular.
It comes down to if a designer is going to put in a bunch of stuff to 100% the game, it needs to be just as well designed as every other thing in the game. If it is not, they deserved to be criticized for it. Putting time attacks in a game with super janky controls and gravity issues isn't very good design, barring a bunch of the other junk I have issues with that isn't even beyond the main game.
And yeah anyone who has played a game in and out whether through speed runs, hard mode, exploring the full world, getting all the crap, etc. I will take their opinion much more seriously over someone who casually floated from save point to save point until they finished the game at the most basic level. The people in the other category are the people that write guides to this stuff, who tend to discuss the games at length, make fan sites, and then tend to be the ones we always take their opinions of. You don't go to Gamefaqs to get a two paragraph text file if you need help or tips.
Comparing any of this to films doesn't make sense. Commentary, extras, references, that is not part of a game. If you are really into a story game, I would hope you'd try to pick the whole story apart if you love it greatly, but games are so much more complicated than that.
There's still design philosophy when it comes to putting layers on top of the basic game. A designer shouldn't just badly copy and paste a bunch of collectables and say it's fine because you don't have to get them. That kind of laziness should be taken into account. There's something that separates a good and bad time attack, hard mode, collectable, and overworld. The craftsmanship should be shown throughout and taken into account even if 90% of the players may not see it all. All of this layered stuff in Shadow of the Colossus is just fundamentally broken.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Dedicating yourself to seeing every nook and cranny is great and cool but people can go too far in defense of a game they got into. I find it insufferable when people who are really in to a game criticize those who didn't enjoy it when played at a more surface level because they "just didn't get it" or they "didn't play the 20 hour side-quest that makes everything click into place". I for one adore Shadow of the Colossus, and will happily call it one of my favorite games, but have no desire to play any extra content past the title-to-credit experience.
natellite
Location: Northern Colorado
If we consider that some of the staff of thatgamecompany founded another studio (Funomena), then we have three possibly great games in the making. However, Keita Takahashi (the guy from Katamari Damacy) is in this studio, so I wouldn't expect anything similar to Journey.
Wow, did Keita Takahashi come back to games? I thought he was off designing playground equipment and painting and being endearingly odd.
Mangela Lansbury
If you love Yoshi's Island or Majora's Mask and you didn't get everything, considering those games consistantly take completion into account, I will not think you actually love that game as much as you may think.
I'm sorry, but this reads to me like you're saying, "My way of playing games is the only true way of playing games." It seems really narrow minded and gatekeepery and I disagree in more ways than I can type on my phone.
Funny I don't remember writing that.
Plus all any of this does is factor in what I think about what you think as a guy on a forum saying things to strangers. I'm not the gatekeeper of anything. I'm not expecting you or anyone here to to change your mind, but instead explaining my thought process.
I bet the abyss will blink first
Location: Sydney, a land of contrasts
He did! He consulted on Glitch and he's working on a game that, if I recall correctly, is about holding hands.
Sony Computer Entertainment's Mark Cerny is now leading development on The Last Guardian
Was.... was Knack any good?
Be careful. Stewart Gilray has a habit of talking out of his arse off the cuff and then posting retractions.
jiggly anime false negative butts
It's called Wattam and it also involves blowing up!
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OH GOD I'M LITERALLY CRYING RIGHT NOW
manny_c44
Haha it lives. But still PS4 =( don't think I'll be buying one for a long long time.
chummer
Mid-level Miniature Boss
that gameplay looked excruciatingly slow
It's an environmental puzzler.
It honestly didn't look great. Was pretty disappointed with what was shown.
On the other hand, it looked real, which is more than I can say about most debut trailers.
...This counted as a debut trailer, right? I mean... it's been at least four hundred years?
Really it looked exactly like the PS3 version, the move to PS4 was probably purely for marketing purposes. But yeah that was real gameplay and I think it could be really good.
I'm not really talking about the graphics. They looked fine. Just everything about it felt off, just a little bit, enough to make me wonder what's the point.
tberton
Replica of the Original Abe Lincoln
It looked like Ico with a giant dogbird instead of Yorda. That is exactly what I want.
I may need to go back on my promise to myself not to buy a new console.
Yeah I suppose so. Ico is really dang good. It might just be that I need to get my hands on it!
Yep. The gameplay just shows why Team Ico games are so unique.
The subtlety of this game is pretty great, no overdone soundtrack, just you, the wind, and the "catbird" and his reactions with you figuring out what to do. It's awesome how you must figure that those purple structures are bad for Trico based only on his face and reactions, which looked really subtle and well done. The animation is top notch.
People might feel weird about it because E3 trailers are usually packed of action, so it might feel weird to see a game so quiet and introspective, but this is exactly what I wanted from this game.
gormanate
The slow motion parts held for sooooo long.
But I thought the details in the stuff they showed were fantastic. The animation for the kid running down the stairs in particular I thought was tremendous.
Yeah that animation is very well done-- ueda is one of the few visual artists who leads expensive game projects, they are really nuanced and heartfelt productions.
They're also expensive 'cause they take decades!
I will say that it's still unclear how all that will work systemically. Ueda's games, while heavily reliant on atmosphere, are also really reliant on clean, simple systems. Everything in that trailer felt very scripted - or at least, looked too good to be entirely systems-driven. So who knows how this will actually play. It still looks awesome though.
Also, Twig, we joke about how long this game's been in development, but it's still just been 8 years and only 6 since it was first publicly shown. That's a lot, certainly, but not any more outrageous than the other big vaporware titles.
I'm way into this. Less of that Shadow of the Colossus battle stuff and more of the solving puzzles, area traversal style platformer.
My hope is that it's really good AND ACTUALLY CONTROLS WELL FOR ONCE and so I can get a much better game than Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, which I feel like tried to steal Last Guardian's fire by sating a need for a game that would probably never come out. Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom had a lot more Zelda type elements, but it was a good game with neat ideas, although often times very clumsy.
Hopefully the 2016 release year still stays confirmed. I'm guessing things were probably scrapped at some point and started over. Maybe like how Ico was for Playstation, the first.
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The checklist has been used by researchers at IHE in HTA reports as well as by professionals in other organizations from various countries. Listed in reverse chronological order and updated on March 3rd, 2016. IHE Publications Institute of Health Economics. Hysteroscopic Tubal Sterilization. Edmonton AB: Institute of Health Economics. 2014. Download IHE Report Institute of Health…
Case Series Studies Quality Appraisal Checklist: Publications and Presentations
The process by which the tool was developed, as well as a brief review of other published checklists and the results of a pilot test of the quality appraisal checklist are described in a 2012 IHE methodology paper. A preliminary validation study of the tool using factor analysis has also been conducted. Publications Listed in reverse chronological order. Guo B, Moga C, Harstall…
Physicians as Stewards of Resources Policy Forum: Key Documents
Policy Forum Summary Report Physicians as Stewards of Resources: Roles, Responsibilities and Remuneration Policy Forum – Summary Report Download Summary Report Program Policy Forum – Final ProgramDownload Final Program Background Document Alberta Fact SheetDownload Alberta Fact Sheet Forum Summary Policy Forum InfographicDownload Infographic
Physicians as Stewards of Resources Policy Forum: Presentations
Monday, 8 February 2016 Edmonton, Alberta Please click the following link to watch video of afternoon sessions: Event Video 09:00 – 09:10 Welcome and Opening RemarksIHE and O'Brien Institute Leadershiphttps://vimeo.com/album/3800131/video/155338361 Morning Session: Understanding Our Shared Challenges 09:10 – 09:25 Setting the Stage: An Overview of Health Spending, Physician…
Physicians as Stewards of Resources Policy Forum: Key People
Biographies Dr. William Ghali, MD, MPH, FRCPCScientific Director, O'Brien Institute for Public Health Dr. Ghali is the Scientific Director of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health at the University of Calgary. He is also a Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary, and a practicing physician specialized in Internal Medicine.…
Physicians as Stewards of Resources Policy Forum
Strengthening Mental Health Services: Presentations
19 November 2015Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings Master of CeremoniesDr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/147158286 Keynote presentations Horizontal Integration to Improve Youth Mental Health Care In Canada Dr. Stan Kutcher, ONS, MD, FRCPC, FCAHS, Sun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health, Dalhousie University…
Strengthening Mental Health Services: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Stan Kutcher, ONS, MD, FRCPC, FCAHSSun Life Financial Chair in Adolescent Mental Health and Director World Health Organization Collaborating Center in Mental Health Policy and Training, Dalhousie University and IWK Health Centre Dr. Kutcher is an internationally-renowned expert in adolescent mental health and an international leader in mental…
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Economic Issues Policy Workshop
COPD Economic Issues Policy Workshop: Presentations
Thursday, 5 November 2015 Niagara Falls, Ontario Welcome and Greetings Jasmine BrownSenior Policy Associate, IHEhttp://vimeo.com/album/3671742/video/146488852 Topic 1: Overview of the Need for Integrated Systems Dr. Irvin MayersProfessor, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, University of Alberta;Chair of the COPD Policy Framework Study Expert Advisory CommitteeDownload Presentationhttp://vimeo.com/album/3671742/video/146488854…
COPD Economic Issues Policy Workshop: Key Documents
Workshop Final Report Bringing about change in COPD care – White paperDownload Summary Report Program Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Economic Issues Policy Workshop – Final ProgramDownload Final Program Related Report Economic Surveillance for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in AlbertaDownload Related Report Related Report Infographic IHE…
COPD Economic Issues Policy Workshop: Key People
Speaker Biographies | Steering Committee Speaker Biographies Dr. Cathy Clelland, MD Head of Department of Family Practice, Royal Columbian Hospital Consultant, General Practitioners Services Committee, British Columbia Cathy Clelland obtained medical training at the University of Alberta and her Family Medicine residency at the Misericordia Hospital in Edmonton. She practiced full…
Optimizing Access to Care for Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Roundtable: Key Documents
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CIHI/IHE Diagnostic Imaging Invitational Workshop 6 – 7 February 2012 In February 2012, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) in partnership with the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) sponsored a two day meeting of content, administrative and research experts to identify the breadth of diagnostic imaging studies that CIHI might feasibly undertake with its…
SCN/MEDEC Workshop: Key Documents
Summary Report Partnering for Health System Innovation in Alberta – Summary ReportDownload Report The summary report was prepared by the Institute of Health Economics on behalf of the partners. Key Resources Ernst and Young. Pulse of the Industry: Medical Technology Report 2013.http://www.ey.com/US/en/Industries/Life-Sciences/Pulse-of-the-industry---medical-technology-report-2013…
SCN/MEDEC Workshop: Presentations
24 June 2015 Edmonton, Alberta Download Compilation File Of All Presentations (10 MB) Opening Remarks Dr. Pamela Valentine, Interim CEO, Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions Brian Lewis, CEO, MEDEC Keynote Speaker Medical Device Industry's Perspective on the Adoption of Innovation in CanadaNeil Fraser, President & GM, Medtronic Canada, Incoming Chair of MEDECDownload…
SCN / MEDEC Workshop
Innovative Funding Models: Kidney Care Policy Options for the Future: Key Documents
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Better Information - Better Health: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Andrew Bjerring Chair, The Expert Panel on Timely Access to Health and Social Data for Health Research and Health System Innovation, Council of Canadian Academies Andrew Bjerring was a founding member of the Board of CANARIE Inc. and was President and CEO for 15 years prior to his retirement in October, 2008. Over the past 25 years, Mr.…
Better Information - Better Health: Presentations
26 May 2015Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings Master of CeremoniesDr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/129602703 Keynote presentations Better Information - Better Health: Accessing Health and Health-Related Data in AlbertaDr. Andrew Bjerring, Council of Canadian Academieshttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/129280105Download…
Health Economics Events
NOAHE Evidence Into Practice Luncheon Series II 11 January 2018 - 11 July 2018 The Network of Alberta Health Economists (NOAHE), in partnership with the Institute of Health Economics (IHE), and Alberta Health, is delighted to co-host the 2nd invitational luncheon series, which provides an applied orientation to health economic evaluation. More specifically, the objective of this…
Industry/Goverment Collaboration: Key Documents
Summary Report Industry/Government Collaboration in Healthcare Innovation Roundtable – Summary ReportDownload Report Background Document Industry/Government Collaboration in Healthcare Innovation Roundtable – Background DocumentDownload Background Document Final Report of the Advisory Panel on Healthcare Innovation available on the Government of Canada webpage Report…
Industry/Government Collaboration in Health Innovation Roundtable
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Listed in reverse chronological order. Guideline for primary care management of headache in adults. Becker WJ, Findlay T, Moga C, Scott A, Harstall C, Taenzer P. Guideline for primary care management of headache in adults. Canadian Family Physician. 2015 Aug;61(8):670-679 PMID: 26505063 Adapting low back pain guidelines within a multidisciplinary context: a process evaluation.…
State of the Art in Costing Methods Workshop: Key People
Biographies Workshop MC Mr. Don Husereau Don Husereau is a Senior Associate with the Institute of Health Economics. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Medicine at The University of Ottawa and a Senior Scientist at the University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology in Hall in Tirol, Austria. Between 2001 and 2011, he worked for the Canadian Agency for Drugs and…
State of the Art in Costing Methods Workshop: Presentations
Weds 21 Jan 2015 | Thurs 22 Jan 2015 On the State of the Art in Costing Methods: Workshop - Final Program Download Compressed Folder Containing All Presentations (15.2 MB) Wednesday, 21 January 2015 08:30 – 08:45 Introduction to the workshop 08:45 – 10:15 Session One Acute care: Case mix, RIW, CPWCMr. Anyk Glussich, CIHI MIS patient costingMr. Anyk Glussich, CIHIDownload…
State of the Art in Costing Methods Workshop: Key Documents
Summary Report On the State of the Art in Costing Methods – Summary ReportDownload Report Program On the State of the Art in Costing Methods: Workshop – ProgramDownload Program
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Headache Guideline & Supporting Resources
Clinical Resources | Patient Resources Clinical Practice Guideline Primary Care Management of Headache in Adults (2nd edition September 2016) Guideline Documents including Full Guideline hosted by Towards Optimized Practice (TOP) Albertahttp://www.topalbertadoctors.org/cpgs/10065 Supporting Documents and Process Description Background Document, 2nd Edition.Download Background…
Low Back Pain Guideline & Supporting Resources
Clinical Resources | Patient Resources Clinical Practice Guideline Evidence-Informed Primary Care Management of Low Back Pain(3rd edition, December 2015; minor revision July 2017) Guideline Documents including Full Guideline hosted by Towards Optimized Practice (TOP) Albertahttp://www.topalbertadoctors.org/cpgs/885801 Supporting Documents and Process Description Background…
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In December 2008, the IHE launched a series of semi-annual innovation forums whose goal is to bring together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system, not just in Alberta, but to all of Canada and the international community, as well. Details of each session are available by selecting the event link below.…
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Ambassador Guideline Adaptation and Development Program
Promoting the use of evidence to encourage and support best practice in pain management The Ambassador Guideline Adaptation and Development Program started in 2004 as a knowledge translation strategy for promoting the use of current research evidence to encourage and support best practice in pain management across Alberta. The Program built on established relationships among researchers…
Health Technology Assessment and Evidence Reviews Health system decision-makers are frequently confronted with decisions about introducing innovative drugs, medical devices, surgical procedures, and processes of care, as well as optimizing the current delivery of care. These technologies and processes are complex, and assessing their value to the health system requires scientific…
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Health System Standards: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Andreas LaupacisChair, Health Quality Ontario Dr. Laupacis is a general internist and the Executive Director of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital. He is a Professor at the University of Toronto in both the Department of Medicine and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. Dr. Laupacis…
Health System Standards: Presentations
27 November 2014Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings from the Minister of Health WelcomeDr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/113749308 Greetings from the ProvinceGlenn Monteith, Chief Delivery Officer, Alberta Healthhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/113749310 Keynote presentations Health System Standards: From Good Intent to…
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Creating Value Through Collaboration The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) is an independent, not-for-profit organization with key competencies in health economics and decision analytic modelling, health technology assessment, and knowledge transfer/exchange. Our mission is to inform coordinated, innovative, evidence-guided health policy and practice. The Institute has broad…
Our History The Institute of Health Economics (IHE), formerly the Institute of Pharmaco-Economics, was founded in 1995 on the belief that the best solutions to healthcare problems are the result of a collaborative approach, with all stakeholders at the table sharing insights and information. First led by the Rt. Hon. Don Mazankowski (Board Chair) and Dr. Devidas Menon (CEO), the…
Health Innovation in Canada: Federal Role Roundtable: Presentations
Monday, 17 November 2014 Ottawa, Ontario Opening and Opening Remarks Moderator: Mr. John Sproule, IHE Ms. Lauren Fisher, Eli Lilly Canada Inc. Mr. Glenn Brimacombe, Canadian Psyciatric Association Roundtable Discussion: What can the federal government do to promote and support innovation in the healthcare system? Overview of current state of healthcare innovation from a Federal…
Health Innovation in Canada: Federal Role Roundtable: Key Documents
Summary Report Health Innovation in Canada: Federal Role Roundtable: Summary ReportDownload Report Background Document Health Innovation in Canada: Federal Role Roundtable – BackgrounderDownload Background Document
Health Innovation in Canada: Federal Role Roundtable
Improving Mental Health Transitions: Key People
Speakers | Jury | Scientific Committee | Planning Committee Scientific Chair Roger Bland, CM, MB, ChB, FRCPC, FRCPsych Chair, Scientific Committee; Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychiatry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Speakers Carol Adair, MSc, PhD Researcher, Psychiatric Epidemiologist and Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and of Community…
Improving Mental Health Transitions: Key Documents
Program Consensus Development Conference on Improving Mental Health Transitions 2014 - Final ProgramDownload Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Improving Mental Health Transitions 2014Download Consensus Statement Déclaration de consensus sur l'amélioration des transitions en santé mentaleTélécharger la déclaration de consensus Media Release 6 November 2014 – Consensus…
Improving Mental Health Transitions
Improving Mental Health Transitions Overview and FAQ
Improving Mental Health Transitions: Presentations
Tues 4 Nov 2014 | Wed 5 Nov 2014 | Thu 6 Nov 2014 Improving Mental Health Transitions 2014 - Final Program Tuesday, 4 November 2014 08:00 – 08:45 Opening RemarksRoger Bland, CM, MB, ChB, FRCPC, FRCPsychhttp://vimeo.com/channels/839914/112193615 GreetingsCouncillor Scott McKeenhttp://vimeo.com/112193618 Opening Prayer from ElderGloria Lairdhttp://vimeo.com/112193614 Improving Mental…
Real World Evidence: Key People
Biographies Chris Henshall Health Economics Research Group (HERG), Brunel University Dr. Chris Henshall is an Honorary Professor at HERG and an independent consultant on health, research and innovation policy. Chris has held various academic and senior management positions in the health research system and the higher education system in the UK. He is an Associate Professor in the…
Real World Evidence: Presentations
Sunday, 2 November 2014 Toronto, Ontario Opening and Opening Remarks John Sproule, IHE Lisa Marsden, VP of Market Access & Government Relations at AstraZeneca Canada Vasanthi Srinivasan, Executive Director, Ontario SPOR DSU PART I: Fit for purpose: When and where is real-world evidence most useful? Speaker: Muhammad Mamdani, Director, Applied Health Research Centre, St. Michael's…
Real World Evidence: Key Documents
Roundtable Final Report Roundtable on Real World Evidence: System Readiness – Are we ready to use routinely collected data to improve health system performance? Summary Report – September 2014Download Roundtable Final Report Program Real World Evidence: Priority Setting for Action – How to best use health system data to improve health?Download Program
Real World Evidence: Priority Setting for Action
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AROs: Key People
Speakers | Jury | Scientific Committee | Organizing Committee Speakers Elizabeth Bryce, BSc, MD, FRCPCRegional Medical Director for Infection Control, Vancouver Coastal Health; Clinical Professor, University of British Columbia (UBC) Barry Cookson, BDS, MBBS, MSc, HonDipHIC, FRSPH, FRCP, FFPH, FRCPathProfessor, University College and London School…
AROs: Presentations
Weds 18 June 2014 | Thurs 19 June 2014 | Fri 20 June 2014 Surveillance and Screening for Antimicrobial Resistant Organisms (AROs) 2014 - Final Program Wednesday, 18 June 2014 08:00 – 08:15 Opening RemarksDr. John Conly and Dr. James Talbothttp://vimeo.com/channels/910470/99417520 08:15 – 09:45 QUESTION 1: Overview a) What are AROs? What is their incidence…
AROs: Key Documents
Program Consensus Development Conference on Surveillance & Screening for Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms (AROs) 2014 – Final ProgramDownload Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Surveillance and Screening of AROs (Antimicrobial-Resistant Organisms)Download Consensus Statement Remarks from Jury Chair Remarks from the jury chair, Dr. Tom Marrie, Dean of…
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Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: Key People
Speaker Biographies Dianne Mosher, MD Dr. Dianne Mosher is currently Professor of Medicine and the Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Calgary. She has practiced Rheumatology for the past twenty years having graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1983 where she also completed her Internal Medicine and Rheumatology residency training. Dr. Mosher is a past…
Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: Presentations
Thursday, 29 May 2014 Edmonton, Alberta Moderator Dianne Mosher, University of Calgary 09:00 – 09:15 Welcome and Opening Remarks Michele Evans, Executive Director, Pharmaceutical Funding and Guidance, Government of Albertahttp://vimeo.com/album/3477664/video/97379108 09:15 – 09:30 Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies - The Changing Landscape of the Management of Rheumatoid…
Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: Key Documents
Symposium Program Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies: The Future of Biologic and Biosimilar Therapies for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Alberta Health Care – Symposium ProgramDownload Program White Paper Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Policy Perspective: A registry for research and better treatment of Albertans – White PaperDownload White Paper
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Meeting the Challenge: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Sube Banerjee MB BS, MSc, MBA, MD, FRC Psych, MBEProfessor & Associate Dean, Brighton and Sussex Medical School Sube Banerjee is Professor of Dementia and Associate Dean for Strategy at Brighton and Sussex Medical School, directing its Centre for Dementia Studies. Clinically he works as an old age psychiatrist in Sussex. He was the Department…
Meeting the Challenge: Presentations
27 May 2014Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings from the Minister of Health Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Healthhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/97426151 Keynote presentations Quality of life and quality of care in dementiaDr. Sube Banerjee, Brighton and Sussex Medical SchoolDownload Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/97466183 Coordinating Care…
Choosing Wisely®: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Louis Hugo Francescutti, MD, PhD, MPH, FRCPC, FACPM, CCFP, FRCP(Ire), FRCP(Edin), ICD-D, CCPEPresident, Canadian Medical Association, 2013-14 Dr. Louis Francescutti received his combined Doctor of Philosophy (Immunology) in 1985 and Doctor of Medicine in 1987 from the University of Alberta. In 1994, he completed further studies in injury control…
Choosing Wisely®: Presentations
28 November 2013Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings from the Minister of Health Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Healthhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/81424176 Keynote presentation Let's Talk Health and Not HealthcareDr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, President, Canadian Medical AssociationDownload Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/81416417 Disclaimer:…
Prevention of FASD: Key People
Plenary Speakers | Scientific Committee | Steering Subcommittee | Prevention Subcommittee | Organizing Committee Plenary Speakers Keynote Speaker Honorable Alison M. Redford, Q.C., Premier of Alberta, Canada Speakers Susan Astley, PhD, Research Affiliate at the Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington Ilona Autti-Rämö,…
Prevention of FASD: Plenary Presentations
Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Tue 24 Sep 2013 | Wed 25 Sep 2013 First International Conference on Prevention of FASD - Final Program Monday, 23 September 2013 8:00 – 12:30 OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE Welcome from the Steering Committee of Alberta Initiatives on FASDEgon Jonsson and Marguerite Trussler http://vimeo.com/channels/907053/77103171 FASD Prevention in a Policy…
Prevention of FASD: Panel Presentations
Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Tue 24 Sep 2013 | Wed 25 Sep 2013| Other Presentations First International Conference on Prevention of FASD - Final Program Monday, 23 September 2013 13:30 – 15:00 PANEL A PRESENTATIONS Prevention of FASD in WA State: Evidence of Success (1973-2013) Dr. Susan Astley Download presentation (7.7 MB) Evaluating FASD Prevention…
International Charter on the Prevention of FASD
Download the International Charter on the Prevention of FASD The International Charter on Prevention of FASD has been published in The Lancet Global Health, one of the world’s most influential public-health journals. The Charter – also known as the “Edmonton Charter” – was endorsed at the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD in September…
First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD
Legal Issues: Key People
Speakers | Jury | Steering Committee | Legal Subcommittee | Legal Working Group | Youth Ambassadors for FASD Working Group | Organizing Committee Planning for the Legal Issues Conference was carried out by a Subcommittee co-chaired by Kurt Sandstrom, Assistant Deputy Minister, Legal Services, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General; and Karen…
Legal Issues: Key Documents
Program Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Final Program Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 2013Download Consensus Statement Media Release 20 September 2013 – FASD Jury calls for changes to legal systemDownload Media Release Conference…
Legal Issues: Reflections on FASD
Reflections from the Conference Jury Chair: The Honourable Ian Binnie, C.C., Q.C, Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada What was the jury experience like at the FASD Conference?http://player.vimeo.com/video/80933845 What are you taking away from this conference?http://player.vimeo.com/video/80933844 Myles Himmelreich, Motivational Speaker What supports have helped you with…
Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Legan Issues of FASD Overview and FAQ
Legal Issues: Presentations
Wed 18 Sep 2013 | Thu 19 Sep 2013 | Fri 20 Sep 2013 Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Final Program Wednesday, 18 September 2013 8:45 – 10:25 QUESTION 1: What are the implications of FASD for the legal system?a) An overview of FASD and its general implications An Introduction to FASDSterling Clarren, CEO and Scientific Director, Canada Northwest…
Early Childhood Development: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green Kt.Children's Commissioner for England, 2005-2010 Sir Al Aynsley-Green is one of the world's leading authorities on children's services, child health and childhood. Through his distinguished early career as a pediatric endocrinologist and clinical researcher, he developed a deep interest in the circumstances…
Early Childhood Development: Presentations
9 May 2013Edmonton, Alberta Introductory Remarks Ms. Robyn Blackadar, President and CEO, Alberta Centre for Child, Family & Community Researchhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/66438458 Keynote Presentation Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green Kt. Children's Commissioner for England, 2005-2010http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/66486081 Response Dr. April Elliott, Chief…
Provincial Industry Payer Agreements: Key People
Biographies Hon. Fred Horne Minister of Health, Government of Alberta Mr. Horne was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Rutherford on April 23, 2012. On May 8, 2012, Mr. Horne was appointed as Minister of Health. He had served as Minister of Health and Wellness since October 2011. He also served as a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee…
Provincial Industry Payer Agreements: Presentations
Sunday, 5 May 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland Opening Remarks Anderson Chuck, Director of Economic Evaluation and Analytics, Institute of Health Economics Greetings from the IHE Board Mark Findlay, AstraZeneca, IHE Board Member Greetings from the Minister Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Health, Alberta Outline of the Day Chris Henshall, Chair, HTAi Policy Forum Discussions on…
Provincial Industry Payer Agreements: Key Documents
Roundtable Final Report Provincial Industry-Payer Agreements in an Era of National Pricing Strategies – National Roundtable Download Roundtable Final Report Program Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies – Program Download Program Background Document Industry-Payer Agreements for Pharmaceuticals: Backgrounder Download…
Provincial Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable
Living Laboratory: Key People
Biographies Dr. Lorne Tyrrell Board Chair, Institute of Health Economics Dr. Tyrrell is a former Dean of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He is a co-discoverer of the first oral antiviral drug to treat Hepatitis B. He is the CIHR/GlaxoSmithKline Chair in Virology at the U of A, Chair of the Gairdner Foundation, and a member of the Research Council of the Canadian…
Living Laboratory: Presentations
Tuesday, 19 February 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Welcome Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://player.vimeo.com/video/60518479 Dr. Michael McGinnis, Executive Director, Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care, United States Institute of Medicine (IOM)Download Presentation http://player.vimeo.com/video/60607075 Greetings from the Government of…
Living Laboratory: Key Documents
Background Document Living Laboratory - Backgrounder for Roundtable DiscussionDownload Background Document
A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta
Value for Money: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Mr. Don DrummondFormer Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Group Don Drummond is the former Senior Vice President and Chief Economist at TD Financial Group. He retired from TD to his current role as Matthews Fellow and Distinguished Visiting Scholar in the School of Policy Studies at Queens University. Prior to joining…
Value for Money: Presentations
6 December 2012Edmonton, Alberta Introductory Remarks – Government of Alberta Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Healthhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/56013748 Keynote Presentation Mr. Don Drummond, Former Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, TD Bank Financial Grouphttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/56036522 Panel Discussion ModeratorDr. Annette Trimbee,…
Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement: Key People
Biographies Stirling Bryan National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Experience with Using the EQ-5D in Economic Analysis Dr. Stirling Bryan is a professor in UBC's School of Population & Public Health, and Director of the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology & Evaluation, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Dr. Bryan is an economist with a career-long specialization…
Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement: Presentations
Thurs 18 Oct 2012 | Fri 19 Oct 2012 Thursday, 18 October 2012 08:45 – 09:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks Charlene McBrien-Morrison, Executive Director, Health Quality Council of Alberta Steve Buick, Director of Policy and Communications, Institute of Health Economics Kathryn Todd, Senior Vice President, Research, Alberta Health Services 09:00 – 09:30 EQ-5D - Building Common Understanding…
Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement: Key Documents
Symposium Proceedings Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement in Alberta: Potential of the EQ-5D SYMPOSIUM PROCEEDINGS Download Symposium Proceedings
Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Symposium
Personalized Medicine - Policy Gaps and System Readiness: Presentations
Monday, 30 July 2012Montréal, Québec Welcome, Introductions, and Overview John Sproule, IHEDon Husereau, University of Ottawa Roundtable Discussion – Assessment of System Readiness Moderator: John Sproule Is the current state of adoption and implementation ideal? What should the goals be for personalized medicine in Canada? What are the components of a vision…
Personalized Medicine - Policy Gaps and System Readiness: Key Documents
Final Report Personalized Medicine – Policy Gaps and System Readiness: Summary Report of Roundtable Discussion Download Final Report
Personalized Medicine - Policy Gaps and System Readiness
Social Determinants of Health: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Sir Michael MarmotDirector, Institute of Health Equity and MRC Research Professor in Epidemiology, University College London Sir Michael Marmot has led a research group on health inequalities for the past 30 years. He has been invited by the Regional Director of WHO Euro to conduct a European review of health inequalities. At the request of the…
Social Determinants of Health: Presentations
31 May 2012Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Introductions Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health EconomicsDownload Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/44105094 Dr. Chris Mazurkewich, Executive Vice President and CEO, Alberta Health Serviceshttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/45175125 Honourable David Hancock, Minister of Human Serviceshttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/44087423 …
CIHI/IHE Diagnostic Imaging Invitational Workshop: Key Documents
Final Summary CIHI/IHE Diagnostic Imaging Invitational Workshop – Meeting SummaryDownload Meeting Summary
CIHI/IHE Diagnostic Imaging Invitational Workshop
Personalized Medicine: Research Challenge: Key People
Speakers Dr. Jeffrey Hoch Associate Professor, Department of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto; Director Pharmacoeconomics Research Unit, Cancer Care Ontario Dr. Stuart Peacock Associate Professor, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia; Co-Director, Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control Mr. Don Husereau…
Personalized Medicine: Research Challenge: Presentations
Wednesday – Thursday, 11 – 12 January 2012Ottawa, Ontario Selected Plenary Presentations from Health Canada/CIHR Workshop Measuring Value in Personalized MedicineDr. Deborah Marshallhttp://player.vimeo.com/video/35735037 HTA Assessment in Australia - Challenges for Personalized MedicineDr. Robyn Wardhttp://player.vimeo.com/video/35785570 Stratified Medicine - Observations…
Personalized Medicine: Research Challenge: Key Documents
Final Report IHE Methodology Forum: Personalized Medicine – Research Challenge – Health Economics Methodology Forum Summary Download Final Report
Personalized Medicine: Research Challenge
Maximizing Health System Performance (2): Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Ms. Terhilda GarridoVice President HiT Transformation and Analytics, Kaiser Permanente Terhilda Garrido has worked at Kaiser Permanente, an integrated delivery system, for more than 20 years. At present, she is vice president, Health Information Technology Transformation & Analytics within the National Quality and Care Delivery organization.…
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Health Care in Canada Survey: Key Documents
Roundtable Final Report Public Opinion in Health Care – Final Report of the Health Care in Canada Invitational Roundtable Download Roundtable Final Report
Health Care in Canada Survey
Population Health Innovations: Key People
Speaker Biographies Roxanna Benoit Deputy Chief, Policy Coordination Office, Executive Council, Government of Alberta Roxanna Benoit is the Deputy Chief of Policy Coordination with the Government of Alberta's Executive Council. Roxanna works closely with Ministries and the Premier's Office to provide coordinated policy and planning advice and analysis. Roxanna served previously…
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Population Health Innovations: Key Documents
Program Becoming the Best: Building a Sustainable Health System – Population Health Innovations Final ProgramDownload Program
Population Health Innovations
High Performing Health Systems: Key People
Speaker Biographies John G. Abbott, BA MA Chief Executive Officer, Health Council of Canada John G. Abbott is currently Chief Executive Officer with the Health Council of Canada. Prior to joining the Health Council, John was a management consultant specializing in public policy analysis and development. Previous to this, John was Deputy Minister of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Department…
High Performing Health Systems: Presentations
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High Performing Health Systems: Key Documents
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High Performing Health Systems
Innovative Industry Payer Agreements: Key People
Biographies Ambrose Carrejo, PharmD National Pharmaceutical Contracting Leader, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Dr. Ambrose Carrejo received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California at San Francisco's School of Pharmacy in 1986. He completed his clinical residency at Long Beach Memorial Hospital in June of 1987. With the schooling and residency completed,…
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Innovative Industry Payer Agreements: Key Documents
Background Document Industry-Payor Agreements for Pharmaceuticals: Backgrounder for Roundtable Download Background Document
Innovative Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable
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Aboriginal Peoples’ Wellness in Canada: Scaling Up the Knowledge Roundtable
Game Changing Health Innovations: Key People
Speaker Biographies Miles Ayling Director of Service Design (Commissioning and System Management Directorate), Department of Health, United Kingdom Mr. Miles Ayling is Director of Service Design (Commissioning and System Management Directorate) at the Department of Health in the UK. As Director of Service Design, Mr. Ayling heads a Division of around 40 staff, and has policy…
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Game Changing Health Innovations: Key Documents
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Game Changing Health Innovations
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Funding Models Conference: Key Documents
Background Documents Activity-Based Funding: Glossary and References Download PDF Choice of a Case Mix System for Use in Acute Care Activity-Based Funding–Options and Considerations http://www.cihi.ca/CIHI-ext-portal/pdf/internet/case_mix_system_for_use_en Evidence-Informed Options for Hospital Funding: Are Hospital Funding Mechanisms in Canada Designed to Provide Efficient…
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Summary Report Encouraging Optimal Use of Diagnostic Imaging for Low Back PainDownload Workshop Summary Program Encouraging Optimal Use of Diagnostic Imaging for Low Back PainDownload Final Program
Diagnostic Imaging Workshop
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14 October 2010Edmonton, Alberta Keynote Presentations Dr. Alexandra Bibbee, senior health economist from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)Download Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/16543403 Don Newman, national journalist and broadcaster, former chief Ottawa CBC correspondenthttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/16347608 Question…
Innovation and Sustainability in Health Systems: Key People
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Alexandra Bibbee Alexandra Iwanchuk Bibbee is a senior economist at the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, an inter-governmental organization comprising 30 mainly industrialised nations committed to democracy and the market economy. She has been a staff member of the Economics Department since 1990, having…
Prioritizing Methodological Research: Key People
Biographies Forum Moderator Michael DrummondProfessor of Health Economics, University of York Dr. Michael Drummond is Professor of Health Economics and former Director of the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York. His particular field of interest is in the economic evaluation of health care treatments and programmes. He has undertaken evaluations in a wide range…
Prioritizing Methodological Research: Presentations
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Prioritizing Methodological Research: Key Documents
Final Report IHE Methodology Forum: Prioritizing Methodological Research in the Evaluation of Health Technologies in Canada Forum Summary Download Final Report Program Prioritizing Methodological Research in Evaluation of Health Technologies – Final Program Download Final Program
Prioritizing Methodological Research
Mental Health and Addictions in the Workplace: Key People
Speaker Biographies Ian Arnold, MD, FRCP Chair, Workplace Committee - Canada Mental Health Commission Dr. Arnold completed his M. D. at Queen's University at Kingston in 1968 and was certified in general surgery in 1973. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Board of Occupational Medicine (FCBOM); a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC - Occupational…
Mental Health and Addictions in the Workplace: Presentations
Presentations | Interviews Mental Health and Addictions in the Workplace Special Symposium Agenda Sunday, 18 July 2010 12:30 – 13:00 LUNCH & GREETINGS Greetings on behalf of PNWER Health Care Working Group John Sproule, Co-Chair of PNWER Health Care Working Group & Institute of Health Economics 13:00 – 13:45 OPENING ADDRESS Trends in mental health in the workplace:…
Mental Health and Addictions in the Workplace: Key Documents
Symposium Agenda Mental Health and Addictions in the Workplace Special Symposium Agenda Download Agenda Resource Guide PNWER Symposium Resource Guide Download Resource Guide Information Bulletin Information Bulletin, July 2010 – Pacific Northwest Economic Region: Health Care Working GroupDownload Information Bulletin
Mental Health and Addictions in the Workplace
Innovation and Economics: Key People
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22 April 2010Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Opening Remarks Dr. Raj Sherman, MLA, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Health and Wellness Speakers / Keynote Presentations New Vision for Health Research in AlbertaMarvin Fritzler, Chair, Alberta Research and Innovation AuthorityDownload Presentation Identifying existing health care services that do not provide value for…
Provider Financing Forum: Key People
Speaker Biographies Dr. Owen Adams Assistant Secretary General, Research, Policy and Ethics of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA). The Research, Policy and Ethics Directorate is a multidisciplinary team that carries out a variety of policy research projects in the areas of health system financing and reform, medical economics, medical ethics and medical workforce issues. Prior…
Provider Financing Forum: Presentations
Thurs 8 April 2010 | Fri 9 April 2010 IHE Provider Financing Forum: Performance, Accountability and Incentives – Final Program Thursday, 8 April 2010 13:00 - 13:15 Welcome and opening remarks Mr. Steven Lewis, Forum Moderator Mr. Jay Ramotar, Deputy Minister, Alberta Health and Wellness 13:15 - 13:45 Overview of the Alberta Environment: Challenges and Opportunities Noel Grisdale,…
Provider Financing Forum: Key Documents
Program IHE Provider Financing Forum: Performance, Accountability and Incentives – Final ProgramDownload Final Program Background Documents IHE Report: Literature Review of Evaluations of Physician Remuneration Models Download literature review Beyond Pay for Performance - Emerging Models of Provider-Payment Reformhttp://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp0804658 Can Pay-for-Performance…
Provider Financing Forum
Patient Involvement Workshop: Presentations
Friday, 5 February 2010Edmonton, Alberta 09:00 – 09:10 Opening Remarks and Greetings Maximizing Patient Value: Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology DecisionsJohn Sproule, Senior Policy Director, Institute of Health EconomicsDownload Presentation 09:10 – 10:30 International Approaches to Engaging Patients in Technology DecisionsDr. Karen Facey, Chair,…
Patient Involvement Workshop: Key Documents
Workshop Summary Maximizing Patient Value – Effective Involvement of Patients in Health Technology Decisions: What Does Best Look Like? Workshop SummaryDownload Workshop Summary Background Documents CCNet External Review of Consumers in The Cochrane Collaboration, focusing on Review Groups (PDF)http://www.cochrane.org/sites/default/files/uploads/Newsletters/CCNetNewsletter_AppendixJan2010.pdf…
Patient Involvement Workshop
1 December 2009Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Opening Remarks Lorne Tyrrell, Chair of the Institute of Health Economics Fred Horne, Chair, Standing Policy Committee on Health Speakers / Keynote Presentations Robert Brook, Rand HealthDownload Presentation Jeff Lozon, CEO Revera LivingDownload Presentation Presentations & Panel discussion Stephen Duckett, CEO, Alberta…
Speaker Biographies Keynote Speakers Dr. Robert Brook Dr. Robert Brook, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.P is Vice-President and Director of RAND Health, Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine and Professor of Health Services at the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he also directs the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program.…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan: Key People
Speakers | Jury | Scientific Committee | Planning Committee | Communications Committee Chair Dr. Gail Andrew, MDCM FRCP(C) Member, Board of Directors, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead - Pediatrics, Medical Director - FASD Clinical Services and Pediatric Consultant, Pediatric Programs, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Speakers Susan Astley, PhD Professor…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan: Presentations
Wed 7 Oct 2009 | Thu 8 Oct 2009 | Fri 9 Oct 2009 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Across the Lifespan – Final Program Conference Moderator: Nancy Reynolds, President and Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Centre for Child, Family and Community Research Wednesday, 7 October 2009 08:00 – 08:20 Opening Remarks The Honourable Iris Evans, Minister of Finance…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan: Key Documents
Program Consensus Development Conference on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Across the Lifespan – Final Program Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder – Across the Lifespan Download Consensus Statement Déclaration de consensus sur l’ensemble des troubles causés…
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Across the Lifespan
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Making Difficult Decisions: Key People
Speaker Biographies Speakers Dr. Stephen Duckett Dr. Stephen Duckett has spent his professional life working in health care. As Alberta Health Services' new President and Chief Executive Officer (effective March 23, 2009). He has more than 35 years of experience in health care. Prior to coming to Alberta, Dr. Duckett was Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for Healthcare Improvement…
Making Difficult Decisions: Presentations
25 May 2009Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Introductions Lorne Tyrrell, Chair of the Board Institute of Health Economics, Professor and CIHR/GSK Virology Chair, University of Alberta Fred Horne, MLA, Chair, Standing Committee on Health, Alberta Ken Hughes, Board Chair, Alberta Health Services Presentations Generating evidence to inform difficult decisions: building capacity through…
Paying for What Works: Key People
Speaker Biographies Speakers Dr. Tom Feasby Dr. Tom Feasby has been Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary since 2007. Previously he was Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Capital Health and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Alberta. He is a practicing neurologist and a health services researcher, who studies the appropriateness…
Paying for What Works: Presentations
2 December 2008Edmonton, Alberta Greetings Alberta Health and Wellness Introduction to the IHE Forum Lorne Tyrrell, IHE Board Chair and CIHR/GSK Chair in VirologyDownload Presentation Comparative Effectiveness in Health Care Gail Wilensky, PhD, Economist and Senior Fellow, Project HOPEDownload Presentation Investing in Innovation - Impact of Comparative Effectiveness…
Depression in Adults Overview and FAQ
Depression in Adults
Depression in Adults: Key Documents
Program Consensus Development Conference on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment – Final Program (510 KB) Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment (275 KB) Download Consensus Statement Déclaration commune sur la dépression…
Depression in Adults: Presentations
Wed 15 Oct 2008 | Thurs 16 Oct 2008 | Fri 17 Oct 2008 Depression in Adults: How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment – Final Program Wednesday, 15 October 2008 08:15 – 08:30 Opening Remarks 08:30 – 09:00 Question 1: What is depression and how common is it? Depressive disorders, symptoms, prevalence, and incidence (1.8 MB)Scott B. Patten MD FRCPC…
Healthy Mothers - Healthy Babies: Key Documents
Program Consensus Development Conference on Healthy Mothers – Healthy Babies: How to Prevent Low Birth Weight – Final Program (2.6 MB) Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Healthy Mothers – Healthy Babies: How to Prevent Low Birth Weight (240 KB) Download Consensus Statement Media Release 23 May 2007 – Media Release…
Healthy Mothers - Healthy Babies
Healthy Mothers - Healthy Babies Overview and FAQ
Self-Monitoring in Diabetes: Key Documents
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Neenah police cleared in hostage death at cycle shop
No charges will be filed against two Neenah police officers who fatally shot hostage Michael L. Funk during a Dec. 5...
Neenah police cleared in hostage death at cycle shop No charges will be filed against two Neenah police officers who fatally shot hostage Michael L. Funk during a Dec. 5... Check out this story on jsonline.com: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2016/05/06/neenah-police-cleared-in-hostage-death-at-cycle-shop/84973742/
PMJS Published 11:00 p.m. CT May 5, 2016
Attorney General Brad Schimel points to graphics during an explanation of the Eagle Nation shooting during Friday’s press conference at Neenah City Hall.(Photo: Danny Damiani)
Neenah - No charges will be filed against two Neenah police officers who fatally shot hostage Michael L. Funk during a Dec. 5 standoff at Eagle Nation Cycles.
The Wisconsin Attorney General's Office determined officers Craig Hoffer and Robert Ross were justified in killing Funk after he escaped out a back door of the building carrying a handgun.
Attorney General Brad Schimel announced the decision Friday at a press conference at City Hall. It came after a five-month investigation by the Wisconsin Department of Justice. State law requires that an independent agency investigate when police kill a person.
'The officers acted in an objectively reasonable manner,' Schimel said.
After Schimel's statement, three people wearing 'Eagle Nation' T-shirts left the room.
Schimel said the officers believed Funk had been shooting at them from inside Eagle Nation, based on body camera conversations. An officer said 'that's him,' referring to Funk coming out the back door.
The attorney general also said that 'recordings reveal officers believed they had been ambushed and baited for the purpose of being killed.'
After Schimel's initial remarks, a video depicting a comprehensive view of the incident was shown.
During the video, police yell 'show me your hands!' after Funk was shot.
Funk, 60, and two other men were held at gunpoint by hostage-taker Brian T. Flatoff in a dispute over a motorcycle, according to the criminal complaint against Flatoff.
A so-called hasty team of five Neenah police officers, including several SWAT officers, tried to enter the building through a back door to rescue the hostages but were driven back by gunfire from Flatoff, who was armed with a MAC-10 pistol.
During the attempted entry, two officers fell down a staircase and Flatoff shot Hoffer in the helmet, the complaint says. Officer Jonathan Kuffel returned fire before the team retreated.
Minutes later Funk escaped out the back door while Flatoff shot at him from inside. Funk drew a handgun from the small of his back — he had a concealed carry permit — and pointed it at the door in the direction of Flatoff. He then turned to run and was shot and killed by Hoffer and Ross, who were about 75 feet away by Vicky's Beauty Shop.
Funk didn't point his gun at police and didn't fire a shot.
A Dec. 5 statement by Neenah police said Funk was shot after he didn't obey police commands to drop his handgun. In addition, the criminal complaint states Menasha police officer Raymond Berna heard officers yell, 'Police, show me your hands' or 'Police, drop the gun' before officers shot Funk.
A video of the shooting made public by USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin contradicts those statements.
Neenah City Attorney Jim Godlewski said state law doesn't require a warning before officers shoot.
'The first priority is to preserve and protect human life,' Godlewski said. 'When they saw the gun (in Funk's hand), that became an immediate danger and threat to human health and safety.'
The Neenah Police Department's use of force policy states an officer may use deadly force:
To protect him/herself or others from what he/she reasonably believes would be an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.
To stop a fleeing subject when the officer has probable cause to believe that the person has committed, or intends to commit, a felony involving the infliction or threatened infliction of serious bodily injury or death, and the officer reasonably believes that there is an imminent risk of serious bodily injury or death to any other person if the subject is not immediately apprehended. Under such circumstances, a verbal warning should precede the use of deadly force, where feasible.
Godlewski said the immediacy of the perceived threat must be considered.
'Would it have been desirable to have a warning? Probably, but it's where feasible,' he said. 'Given the distance (about 75 feet), I'm not sure that it was feasible.'
Hoffer and Ross have not been disciplined, Godlewski said, and he doesn't expect that they will be.
Neenah police hired consultant Jim Lewis, a former Green Bay and interim Appleton and Grand Chute police chief, to conduct an independent administrative review of the shooting. Lewis found that Hoffer and Ross acted within the department's deadly force policy and that 'any reasonable officer under similar circumstances would have felt that their lives were in danger.'
'I do not find any training or policy issues that are deficient in this case and that all three officers who fired their weapons did so in an appropriate manner,' Lewis said in his report.
A $3.5 million wrongful death claim filed by Funk's widow, Theresa Mason-Funk, alleges Hoffer suffered a concussion when he was shot in the helmet and should have been relieved of duty.
Godlewski said Hoffer was evaluated by paramedics after Funk was shot. They determined Hoffer didn't have a concussion.
Flatoff, 46, of Stevens Point, faces 11 felony charges, including felony murder and attempted first-degree intentional homicide, in connection with the standoff and shooting that led to Funk's death. He also faces five felony charges in the case for a disturbance that preceded the standoff.
Flatoff pleaded not guilty to the charges and will return to court at 9:15 a.m. May 16.
FULL COVERAGE:Eagle Nation Cycles shooting
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FRANCE: Marks and Spencer signs Paris franchise deal
By Michelle Russell | 23 October 2013
The Paris stores will offer M&S's fresh food catalogue
UK retailer Marks and Spencer has signed a franchise deal that will see it open a network of stores in Paris with French newsagent Relay.
As part of its drive to grow its presence internationally, M&S yesterday (22 October) revealed it has signed an agreement with Relay to open around ten stores in and around Paris by 2018. The first store is scheduled to open next summer.
The stores will be located at key railway stations, metro stations and airports. M&S said there is potential to expand this partnership to additional travel locations in the future.
Marks and Spencer, which currently has four food stores in Paris, will brand the new outlets under the M&S Food banner. A spokesperson for the retailer said its decision to use the M&S Food banner, rather than Simply Food, was because it is "clearer and resonates better with French consumers".
The move builds on the plans announced by the retailer in November 2010 to invest GBP850-900m (US$1.3-1.4bn) in overhauling its UK business and developing its international operations.
"Our food business has gone from strength to strength under our plans to transform M&S," chief executive Marc Bolland said. "We've delivered 15 quarters of like-for-like growth in the UK and have opened food stores in cities like Amsterdam and Paris. We're delighted to be partnering with Relay France to drive our international ambition even further."
The Relay deal signals a further move by the retailer to return to growth in western Europe, a region it had retreated from ten years ago.
M&S, which now aims to become a leading international and multi-channel retailer, relaunched its business in France in 2011. It also launched a website in Belgium last autumn and the group plans to open a flagship store in Brussels in 2015.
In April, M&S opened a store in Amsterdam carrying a food and non-food offering. The retailer plans to open a further two full-line stores in The Hague and Amsterdam in the coming two years. It has also entered into an agreement to open six Simply Food pilots at BP forecourts in "key locations" in Randstad.
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Al Umobuwah: Putting "Mum" into "Parenthood"
Introducing: AL UMOBUWAH. A word that means "Motherhood AND Fatherhood".
Arabic, like a few other languages, contains a variety of words stemming from paternal-centered roots. The word “parenthood” (Al Obuwah) is one such word.
Although, many Arabs have, over time, understood that word to mean both - father and mother - the word “parenthood” in Arabic actually translates into “fatherhood” in verbal usage. The primary Arabic word for “parenthood” (Al Obuwah) leaves “mum” out.
Other Arabic words, used for “parenthood” such as “Walediya”, are also derived from words such as “Waled”, meaning “father”. There is NO word for “parenthood” that includes or implies "mother".
So, they did something no brand had ever attempted.
Working with linguists, they created a new Arabic word, giving equal importance to both parents and putting "Mum" into "Parenthood".
Introducing: AL UMOBUWAH.
A word that means "Motherhood AND Fatherhood".
Strategy & solution
A social media video, on Mother’s Day, launched the word, instantly, sparking conversations.
And provoked 50% negative sentiments, mainly from traditionally-minded men, who were outraged about a new word added to Arabic.
The negative comments helped them fuel the social conversation.
They partnered with 40 Arabic social media influencers, who endorsed it, engaging with the negative commentators.
Through their influencers, they launched a new collection for toddlers, infants and kids - that was featured in a Dubai fashion show.
Audio-based interactive experiences created more familiarity with the word. They created an audio pronunciation guide on YouTube. And they launched interactive screens across Babyshop stores that were activated by saying the new word ‘Al Umobuwah’, showing the change from the old word to the new word.
School children learnt the word across classrooms and events.
A new Arabic magazine - titled with the word ‘Al Umobuwah’ - was published, and distributed.
Leading Arabic news channels and talk shows endorsed the idea:
“A new way to say parenthood.”
“It’s sounds different. But Arabic has many such words. The more we use it, the more we’ll get used to it.”
“Everyone should use it. It adds to the language without insulting it.”
“An innovative idea. Shows both parents matter. Doesn’t prejudice against fathers.”
Generated 1.2 billion earned media impressions.
Reached 200 million people regionally (91% of Gulf).
Earned $1.3 million earned media and rising, featuring on leading regional and local news and media platforms.
Triggered +27% brand buzz vs. January-February 2017.
Earned +32% brand love with Arab mothers vs. January-February 2017.
Importantly, despite 50% negative sentiments in its first week, today, the word has 87% positive sentiments. And a petition to include the word in the Arabic Dictionary, reached its goal, in just 32 days.
3 Cannes Lions Awards
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Home / Works / A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
for medium voice and piano
Commissioned by Jennifer Johnston
Released on Rubicon Classics
Commissioned by award-winning mezzo-soprano Jennifer Johnston for her album "A Love Letter to Liverpool", this arrangement of Manning Sherwin's classic "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" features alongside works from several other Liverpudlian composers including Stephen Hough, Mark Simpson and Richard Miller.
Described as "a fierce, big-hearted and atmospheric tribute to Johnston’s home city" by The Observer, and "a beauty" by The Sunday Times, the album reached top-20 in the charts within the first week of release, and includes several chart-topping releases.
The arrangement is for mezzo-soprano (or medium voice) and piano, and tries to maintain the charming character of the original version, while implementing some of my own musical interests.
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Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
A Love Letter to Liverpool - CD Launch Event
Mezzo-Soprano: Jennifer Johnston
Piano: Alisdair Hogarth
Sunday 29th September, 2019
A Love Letter to Liverpool - CD Launch Event (World Premiere)
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square by Vera Lynn
That certain night
There was magic abroad in the air
There were angels dining at the Ritz
And a nightingale sang in Berkeley square
I may be right I may be wrong
But I'm perfectly willing to swear
That when you turned and smiled at me
The moon that lingered over London town
Poor puzzled moon he wore a frown
How could he know we two were so in love
The whole damned world seemed upside down
The streets of town were paved with stars
It was such a romantic affair
And as we kissed and said goodnight
Recorded by Jennifer Johnston and Alisdair Hogarth, June 2019.
Recording © Rubicon Classics 2019. All rights reserved.
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‘I cannot explain how grateful I am’: Caldwell homeowner gets new roof thanks to good Samaritans
Local roofing contractor Eric Libby partnered with Habitat for Humanity to replace a Caldwell woman's roof that was near to caving in.
Author: Misty Inglet
CALDWELL, Idaho — Christmas came early for one Caldwell woman, as she got a brand new roof put on just in time for the winter weather to hit.
Her new roof came at no cost to her, thanks to the generosity of a local roofing contractor and Habitat for Humanity.
Dale King bought her current house in 2016, but it was built long before that.
“1924, this house was built and when they got into the layers, they could tell this was the original roof,” she said.
Nearly 100 years old, the roof is still intact but is worse for wear.
“I’ve gone through four insurance companies and they keep not wanting to renew me because of the roof,” King said.
Though it has been repaired several times over the years, it's never been fully replaced. But that all changed this week.
Eric Libby, owner of Ridge Runners Remodeling, partnered with Habitat for Humanity to give King her long-awaited new roof.
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“This section over here was about to cave in so we re-trussed this far right corner and then there was a couple of holes so we just re-sheeted the whole thing and now we’re shingling it,” he said.
Habitat for Humanity and a local roofing supply company donated the materials needed for the job, while Libby and his team donated the time and labor to do the work.
Libby says they got the project last Friday and started work Monday. The new roof will be completed on Saturday - taking them less than one week to finish.
“I cannot explain how grateful I am because when I realized this roof would not have made it through this winter, I cannot even imagine how horrific that would be,” King said.
King was so grateful that she wanted to give back to Libby and his crew. So she cooked them all hot lunches every day they worked on the house. And that's not all she did.
"They came yesterday on Thanksgiving Day and I said, ‘If you’re going to be here Thanksgiving Day, I’m going to feed you.’ And it was the best Thanksgiving I’ve had since I’ve been in Idaho,” King described.
She adds that this whole thing has made her holiday season wonderful. And she not only got a new roof but new friends.
“These guys are all just fabulous – fabulous,” she said.
Besides King's house, Libby also repaired six other roofs around the Treasure Valley for free.
When asked why he did it all, Libby said because it's easy to give.
“I really hope this becomes a trending thing for people to give back just a little bit. Because a little bit goes a long ways,” he said.
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YES! Magazine Features KSEC's Work to Empower Young Kentuckians to Create a Just and Sustainable Future
Read about KSEC in YES! Magazine:
Giving Kentucky’s Young People a Reason to Stay - A voice and the power to solve problems will make progressive young people see their future in conservative and economically struggling Central Appalachia.
WYMT Features KSEC Solutions Summit
Despite the common narrative that Appalachian youth are leaving the region for opportunities elsewhere, many of them are taking action to build a just and sustainable economy in eastern Kentucky. This past weekend, young people gathered at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn for the Solutions Summit, a youth-led and youth-focused event hosted by the KSEC. The summit is a space for young Appalachians to discuss what it means to work toward a just economic transition and talk about the importance of an economy that is good for workers, keeps wealth in Appalachian communities and protects the region's resources. WYMT attended and covered the event.
Read an excerpt, then click here to read WYMT's full article and watch the video.
“Corbin's had a revitalize main street movement with the restaurants, we would like to see that everywhere,” said Jon Johnson, a KSEC member and Eastern Kentucky native. “We really think that we as young people, we have the opportunity, we have the knowledge, and we have the passion to create our own future.”
KSEC Alum Kayla Soren Featured in USC News
Read an excerpt from "Environmental activist at USC heads a global group focusing on climate change":
In high school, Soren got involved with an organization called the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition, which connected environmentally conscious students at her campus with others around the state — mobilizing campaigns that involved concerns such as increasing awareness about the jobs available in alternative and renewable energies.
That led her to opportunities with the U.S. State Department, including trips to Panama to map climate change effects and to the East Coast to study social entrepreneurship.
WKYT Covers KSEC/Take Back Cheapside Panel On Solidarity
Read an excerpt from Panelists in Lexington discuss importance of solidarity and watch the video report here.
That topic of "solidarity" brought people to a panel in Lexington Wednesday night. It was organized by Take Back Cheapside and the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition.
Letter to the Editor Published in Lexington Herald-Leader
Vote to protect jobs, people - Letter To The Editor, Lexington Herald-Leader
I attended the Kentucky Manufacturers Conference as a member of the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition. I support Kentucky manufacturing jobs and wanted to learn more about the industry.
But instead of hearing about ways government and industry officials are working to bring safe, well-paying jobs to one of our nation’s poorest states, I got an earful of jubilation for cutting the regulations that safeguard our workers, communities and environment.
At one point, Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely, a former Arch Coal executive, listed all the environmental policies that President Donald Trump has rolled back, grinning the whole way through as if it’s so grand that more people will now get cancer, suffer and die for having to drink polluted water or breathe toxic air.
The person charged with protecting Kentucky’s environment, and consequently public health, applauded Trump for approving the leaking Dakota Access Pipeline, removing critical stream protections and scrapping the Clean Power Plan.
I’m sure Snavely is gleeful now we’ve withdrawn from the Paris climate agreement.
Corporations in Kentucky and across the country are getting away with murder because they have government officials in their pockets. It’s time to vote with our ballots and our wallets, and make ourselves heard.
Cameron Baller
WEKU Covers KSEC's Renewable Energy Spotlight
Excerpt from "Renewable Energy, Focus of Ky Student Environmental Event":
The Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition is sponsoring a series of events to educate young Appalachians about opportunities in media, energy, food and creative sectors.
Coalition Organizer Cara Cooper says it’s not solely a reaction to the long-standing coal industry’s presence in the region, “Regardless of what the coal industry looks like in the next couple of years in terms of job creation or job loss, I think there’s still interest from young Kentuckians in different industries coming on board and to really diversify our economy so we’re not putting all of eggs into one basket."
Saturday’s program will include a presentation about the energy efficiencies implemented in Benham in Harlan County.
Spectrum News Reports KSEC as Helping Organize the Rally Against Scott Pruitt
Excerpt from "Environmentalists protest scheduled speech by EPA head as President Trump considers withdrawing from climate deal:"
More than 100 gathered at Lexington’s Triangle Park to protest a cancelled appearance by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt Wednesday.
Pruitt had been scheduled to speak to the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers’ conference and trade show at the Lexington Center but stayed in Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump mulls withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement, which former President Barack Obama entered in September and includes more than 200 countries.
The EPA administrator has called the Paris accord “a bad deal” for the U.S. and called for a withdrawal in April, according to The Washington Post.
Pruitt’s absence didn’t deter environmentalists from marching around the convention center, waving signs and chanting slogans in support of the environment.
The protest was organized by the Sierra Club and other groups like Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition.
Lexington Herald-Leader Mentions KSEC in Report on the Rally Against Scott Pruitt
KSEC helped coordinate a march and rally against EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt outside the Kentucky Manufacturer's Conference and Trade Show on May 31st. Pruitt was scheduled to speak at the conference but cancelled the evening before the event. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported on the event.
Excerpt from "Controversial EPA chief skips Lexington speech, but groups still protest:"
The groups represented at the protest were the Sierra Club; Kentuckians for the Commonwealth; the Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition; Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light; Indivisible KY; Kentucky Jobs with Justice; the Kentucky Alliance against Racist and Political Oppression; and Rubbertown Emergency Action Task Force.
KSEC Member Emma Anderson Quoted in WUKY Story about The Rally Against Scott Pruitt
KSEC helped coordinate a march and rally against EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt outside the Kentucky Manufacturer's Conference and Trade Show on May 31st. Pruitt was scheduled to speak at the conference but cancelled the evening before the event.
KSEC partnered with Sierra Club, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth, Kentucky Interfaith Power & Light, Indivisible KY, Jobs with Justice Kentucky, Kentucky Alliance against Racism & Political Oppression, and Rubbertown Emergency Action Task Force to host the protest.
Lexington's WUKY covered the protest, quoting KSEC member Emma Anderson of the Centre Environmental Association.
Excerpt from "Pruitt Protesters Promise A Fight On Climate Accord:"
Emma Anderson, a soon-to-be senior at Centre College, says the environmental about face has her fellow students speaking up.
"If I did my job like he does his job, I'd be fired," she says, before the Triangle Park protest gets underway. While the pre-EPA days may seem like ancient history to those her age, Anderson says she has no interest in revisiting them.
"Things were not great and we don't want to return to that," she warns.
WEKU Covers KSEC Solutions Spotlight on Appalachia's Tech Industry
WEKU covered the KSEC Just Transition Working Group's Solutions Spotlight on Appalachia's growing tech industry. For this Spotlight, Shawn Lind of Appalshop’s new Mines to Minds Program and Izzy Broomfield from Mountain Tech media spoke to how they see this new industry playing a role in a just, economic transition and how young people can prepare themselves for careers in technology without having to leave the region.
The Solution's Spotlights are part of the JTWG's bigger project, The Solutions Tour, an effort to ensure that youth voices are a part of the discussion around economic transition, that young people know how to engage in economic decision making in their communities, and to show that people are already forging their own paths towards a diversified economy in Central Appalachia.
Excerpt from "SE Ky Meetings Aim to Help Workers Move into Tech Jobs:"
The Kentucky Student Environmental Coalition is sponsoring the Solution Spotlight sessions.
Coalition organizer Tracy Blevins says part of the meeting's focus was bridging the gap between training and working in the tech industry “We explored some of the current growth in the tech industry that’s happening in the region and there was also an emphasis on building your skills and creating your own opportunities in that industry.”
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ForeSights: Jujube Fruit - An Asian superfruit making waves in the West with myriad health and wellness claims
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Jujube is a fruit that has been cultivated and consumed for millennia in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. The sweet-tasting fruit is packed full of macronutrients, micronutrients, and bioactive compounds. Jujube is revered as a valuable herbal ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
While Jujube is a common fruit in Asia, it is relatively new to Western palettes. Jujube is gaining worldwide recognition as a superfood owing to its nutritive and health benefits.
- On the back of anecdotal evidence, consumers are beginning to perceive Jujube as a superfruit that can aid them in maintaining their health and wellness.
- Promising results from modern scientific research studies are paving the way for the use of jujube in functional food and drinks that address specific health problems such as indigestion, inflammation, and insomnia.
- Cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers have begun to leverage the 'superfood' halo of Jujube for developing a host of skincare and haircare products.
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HOME > Sports > Local Sports
Hosts Manipal University-Dubai emerge champions
Moni Mathews
Filed on December 23, 2013
Hosts Manipal Unversity-Dubai lifted the second annual five-day inter-university sports festival at their campus in Dubai Academic City.
Prize winners with officials of the Manipal Unversity-Dubai varsities sports festival
Ten universities namely the American University of Sharjah (AUS); University of Wollongong — Dubai (UOWD); Middlesex University — Dubai; the University of Sharjah (UoS); Rochester Institute of Technology — Dubai; Heriot Watt University — Dubai; Gulf Medical University — Ajman; Amity University — Dubai; the Canadian University of Dubai; and Manipal University — Dubai, battled for supremacy in cricket, soccer, basketball, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, chess and throwball.
The American University of Sharjah triumphed in table tennis, in men’s basketball; women’s volleyball; and women’s basketball.
The University of Wollongong-Dubai emerged victors in men’s soccer and in the women’s throwball tourney. Heriot Watt University-Dubai won the chess honours in the men’s category and were placed second in the women’s badminton championship.
Middlesex University-Dubai secured the runners-up position in men’s cricket, table tennis and badminton. Manipal University-Dubai snatched the first place in men’s cricket action, the women’s table tennis team event and also in chess.On the closing day of the festival, the final matches in volleyball and badminton were held. UoS and AUS bagged the first place in volleyball in the men’s and women’s categories. Manipal University-Dubai won gold in badminton in both categories.
The Most Valuable Players, Man of the Matches and special awards for consistent performances in the individual categories were also awarded. Krishnakumar C Negade, coach and head of Facilities at Manipal University-Dubai said: “We have once again succeeded in achieving our objective of hosting a sporting event to promote healthy competition in a friendly environment for the student community.
“It brings me immense pride when we have the top universities commending our sports facilities, team spirit and organisation. We hope to make next year’s festival, bigger and better with more participation.”
Mohammed Adel Al Sati, AUS coach for the men’s volleyball side said: “Tournaments such as Manipal-Dubai’s Sports Festival allows students a chance to interact, compete against each other and provides a platform to ‘break the walls’ between students of different nationalities.”
Doha Tantawy, AUS women’s basketball skipper said: “Manipal-Dubai’s Sports Fest has been a fantastic experience, we got to meet some new teams that we’ve not played with before. Moreover, we got to participate in the tournament and experience a new level of basketball. I really appreciate the efforts of Manipal University who put so much of passion into this tournament. I hope to come back next year and get the trophy as well.”
Alma Raheem, festival organiser and women’s volleyball captain, Manipal University-Dubai said: “Our organising sports committee has been tirelessly working for over four months to ensure that the sports festival was a grand success. To add to it, I am thrilled that my university got the overall trophy.
“We all are very competitive and passionate about sports and this has allowed us to bond with the universities from the other Emirates.” UOWD’s men’s soccer captain, Arian Ajdari said: “ The inter-university tournaments have good and strong teams. Sports festivals are very important for it not only allows them to balance between work and sport but also identifies faults, strengths, builds on character and works as an incentive for higher achievements.”
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DHS Proposes Rules for Critical Infrastructure Reports, Data
On April 15 the Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish uniform procedures implementing Section 214 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 [the Critical Infrastructure Information Act (CIIA) of 2002]. The CIIA governs receipt, care, and storage of Critical Infrastructure Information (CII) voluntarily submitted to the federal government. The proposed rule is of interest to converters, suppliers, and their customers as it will apply to all federal agencies receiving CII, including (among others) the Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the EPA.
The CIIA reflects longstanding policies to protect critical infrastructures. A Presidential Commission on Critical Infrastructure Protection issued a report in October 1997 describing infrastructure security vulnerabilities and recommending industry cooperation, an organizational structure to address infrastructure threats, information-sharing, R&D, and education. This was followed by Presidential Decision Directive (PDD) 63 in 1998, which encouraged the creation of Information Sharing Analysis Centers (ISACs) for eight key industry sectors and established organizational bodies within the federal government to address infrastructure threats.
Two Executive Orders issued shortly after 9/11 established an Office of Homeland Security in the White House and continued PDD 63 activities. A national strategy document issued in July 2002 added four additional industry sectors to the PDD 63 list, including agriculture, food, chemicals and hazardous materials, and postal and shipping.
The HSA and CIIA elevated the federal homeland security operation to cabinet status while continuing to promote public/private partnerships and information-sharing about cyber and physical threats. To foster voluntary reporting, the CIIA exempts CII from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) disclosure or rules on ex parte communications; limits the use federal or other agencies can make of protected CII; and limits civil actions for CII submitted voluntarily for homeland security purposes.
The NPRM establishes that "Protected CII" (including the identity of the submitter) remains protected unless the CII program manager renders a final decision that the information is not Protected CII. The Act and the proposed procedures, however, do not apply to or affect information required to be submitted to a federal agency, any government agency's obligation to disclose such information, or any agency's right to obtain information from submitters on matters within its jurisdiction.
So, otherwise reportable information is not exempt from reporting (and potentially public disclosure) by marking it CII, e.g., data required to be submitted under right-to-know laws or the Bioterrorism Act.
Under the NPRM, the DHS Information Analysis Infrastructure Protection (IAIP) Directorate is the sole entity authorized to acknowledge and validate receipt of Protected CII. To obtain Protected CII status for submitted information, documents must be marked with the following (or a similar) legend: "This information is submitted voluntarily to the federal government in expectation of protection from disclosure as provided by the provisions of The Critical Infrastructure Information Act of 2002." A written statement bearing the legend must be submitted within 15 days of submission of an oral report.
The CII program manager is responsible for marking CII materials as "Protected Critical Infrastructure Information" and for verifying submissions meet the definition. If the program manager determines the information submitted does not meet the requirements, he must notify the submitter, request additional explanation (which must be submitted within 30 days), and ask the submitter to specify whether, in the event a final determination is made that the information is not Protected CII, the submitter prefers the information be maintained without the protections of the CIIA or be disposed of in accordance with the Federal Records Act.
It will be important for any member of the converting industry who participates in an ISAC or who otherwise may be reporting CII to understand the final requirements to protect CII.
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Special counsel questioned Bannon this week
Special counsel Robert Mueller's team questioned former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon for hours over two ...
Updated: Feb 16, 2018 8:14 AM
Special counsel Robert Mueller's team questioned former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon for hours over two days this week, according to a person familiar with the inquiry.
Bannon is one of the few individuals in President Donald Trump's inner circle to be interviewed by Mueller's team, which is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election. He played a key role in the final weeks of the presidential campaign, attended meetings during the transition that are now under scrutiny, and continued in a top advisory role in the West Wing until he left in August.
Mueller's investigators were expected to ask Bannon about the firings of FBI Director James Comey and national security adviser Michael Flynn, people familiar with the inquiry previously told CNN.
Bannon answered all questions posed by the special counsel's team, this person said. No areas or questions were off limits.
That differed from his appearance Thursday before the House Intelligence Committee, in which Bannon frustrated lawmakers from both parties by informing them that he had been instructed by the White House to invoke executive privilege to lawmakers on behalf of the President, and declined to answer questions about his time during the transition and in the administration. Bannon declined to answer a wide array of lawmakers' questions pertinent to the Russia investigation, prompting them to consider holding him in contempt.
Mueller is currently investigating any potential ties between Trump associates and Russia during the 2016 campaign -- his is one of several inquiries into the matter.
'Fire and Fury' remarks
The former Breitbart News executive's propensity for speaking bluntly and in colorful fashion provides a roadmap for Mueller's investigators to use. He made wide-ranging comments in Michael Wolff's book "Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House," saying Trump "kept trying" to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin after Trump was rebuffed during his trip to Moscow for the Miss Universe pageant in December 2013.
Bannon also claimed that Mueller's investigation is sure to lead back to money laundering.
"You realize where this is going. ... This is all about money laundering," Bannon is quoted as saying in Wolff's book. "Mueller chose (senior prosecutor Andrew) Weissmann first and he is a money-laundering guy. Their path to f***ing Trump goes right through Paul Manafort, Don Jr., and Jared Kushner. ... It's as plain as a hair on your face."
Trump Tower meeting
Investigators were likely to press Bannon over the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting between Russian lawyer Natalia Veselnitskaya and Donald Trump Jr., Trump son-in-law Kushner and then-Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort.
Bannon was aware of other meetings that are of interest to Mueller. For instance, Bannon was forwarded an email during the transition detailing the plan for then-incoming national security adviser Flynn to talk with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak about sanctions, according to The New York Times.
One of the other lingering questions in the Russia investigation is whether there was any collusion or cooperation between the Trump campaign's data team and the Russian government, which also used social media to target specific voters during the campaign. Both sides flatly deny any collusion.
Cambridge Analytica affiliation
Before joining the Trump campaign, Bannon was on the board of Cambridge Analytica, a data company that worked on the campaign.
Cambridge Analytica CEO Alexander Nix, who contacted WikiLeaks in June 2016 to ask about Hillary Clinton's emails, testified before the House Intelligence Committee in December. And Mueller asked for the company's emails last fall, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Just three months after Nix contacted WikiLeaks, it exchanged private messages on Twitter with Trump Jr. In most of the messages from late September 2016, which Trump Jr. later released to the public, WikiLeaks asked Trump Jr. to share its materials on social media. Trump Jr. sent an email about the conversation to Bannon and a group of other senior Trump campaign officials, according to The Atlantic, and Mueller could press for additional information on those exchanges.
Cambridge Analytica spokesman Nick Fievet said the company tried to get in touch with WikiLeaks indirectly.
Cambridge Analytica "spoke once on the phone with a speakers bureau -that represents WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to ask for information after Assange claimed on British TV to possess leaked material related to the election, without saying where it had come from or what was in it," Fievet said.
-"The speakers bureau told us that WikiLeaks declined to speak with us," he said.
Erik Prince meeting
During the presidential transition, Bannon also attended one meeting that potentially triggered a series of events -- stretching all the way to a tiny island chain in the Indian Ocean -- which congressional investigators are scrutinizing.
In December 2016, Bannon joined Kushner and Flynn for a meeting at Trump Tower with the crown prince of Abu Dhabi. After the meeting, Erik Prince -- a businessman, Trump donor and Bannon ally -- reached out to the prince and said he had authorization to act as an informal emissary for Trump, according to The Washington Post.
Prince, founder of the private security company Blackwater USA and the brother of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, flew to the Seychelles one month later and met Kirill Dmitriev, chief executive of the state-run Russian Direct Investment Fund, according to Prince's testimony at the House Intelligence Committee.
Prince and the White House both deny that the Trump transition had anything to do with the planning of the meeting. Prince testified that it was purely a business meeting and that nobody authorized him to represent the Trump team.
Mueller's team could also question Bannon about his interactions with Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos, who pleaded guilty last year to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russians. He is now cooperating with Mueller's investigation.
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Home Magazine Flight Reports Rotorway’s Talon
Rotorway’s Talon
Although it may resemble its predecessor, this new helo represents a significant evolutionary leap.
Steve Whitson
With a flourish, RotorWay announced a new helicopter last summer to replace the venerable-and consistently popular-Exec 162F that had been the company’s mainstay for years. The new ship, called the A600 Talon, features a number of improvements to the basic 162F design-the short list includes a larger cabin, revised tailrotor power system, new instrumentation and a host of smaller changes to improve the ships utility. While the Talon looks much like the 162F, they can almost be called two different helicopters.
The Talon is the latest iteration in a series of helicopters that goes back to 1961, when B.J. Schram put a 40-horsepower motorcycle engine into a frame and got off the ground vertically…sort of. It took six years, but in 1967 the Scorpion became the company’s first production kit. It could be built by the owner, and it actually flew. Over the years RotorWay has taken the basic design, improved it, simplified the building process and extended the life of all of the critical components. With more than 1600 kits sold, and more than 700 flying, RotorWays line is a genuine success story.
Over the last 40-plus years, RotorWay has been at the forefront of many aviation advances. The company’s engineers incorporated elastomeric bearings in the main blades, which damped vibration and made the life of the blades much longer. They gave up on the available engines and built their own, incorporating a FADEC (fully automatic digital electronic control) system in 1994, before NASA started the research for just such a system.
The Talons FADEC is the latest improvement and is best described as a closed loop system. The new engine-a very distant cousin of the venerable Volkswagen flat-four-has sensors that monitor all key engine parameters including the four EGTs and CHTs, coolant temperature, manifold and atmospheric pressures, oil pressure and temperature, and some others I forgot. These data are input to the computer, which in turn controls the ignition dwell and timing as well as the amount of fuel inserted into the cylinders. Unlike common aircraft fuel-injection systems, which squirt fuel into the intake ports even when the valve is closed, the RotorWays is more like a modern cars: Its electronic injectors are pulsed to meter fuel. The fuel-rail pressure remains constant, but the duration of injector opening determines fuel flow. Moreover, for extra safety, the Talon has two FADEC systems operating at all times-one is the main system, which is more “intelligent” and capable, and another “piggyback” system that is up to running the engine alone but has fewer inputs and creates a less fine load/flow map; the standby FADECs system also has fixed ignition timing.
This FADEC system is doubly important to RotorWay given that the company allows, recommends actually, that a high quality 92 octane automotive gas. Company president Grant Norwitz explained that auto fuels aren’t controlled like their aviation counterparts, so while the sign on the pump may say 92 octane, it could be much lower. The company’s research has shown that some fuels can be as much as 10 points below their advertised rating, which can cause various levels of detonation. Detonation, we all know, is bad news for any engine. With RotorWays FADEC system, the CPU will alter the timing to accommodate low-octane fuel. The pilot will note a decrease in performance, but there will be no catastrophic failure.
Power from the engine gets to the blades through a transmission, via a set of belts, and thence to the main-rotor shaft. In this secondary drive, the Talon uses a cog belt instead of the oil-bath-enclosed chain on previous models. While were talking about the transmission, the clutch assembly is now activated by a hydraulic ram that gets its power from the engine oil pressure. However, theres sufficient tension for the clutch to stay engaged without any oil pressure. The main rotor can be easily disconnected for engine work, and theres a mechanical complement in the clutch for autorotations. There is also a shaft drive for the tailrotor instead of the series of belts on previous models.
The RotorWay engine comes with an optional supercharger, and is seen here being assembled by Carl Kelley. Horizontally opposed and liquid cooled, it contains one of the first FADECs in aviation.
The main-rotor blades are built, balanced and painted at the factory. Once installed, they should require only minimal on-ship tracking and a fine balancing.
One of the improvements made in the Talon is the use of a shaft drive for the tailrotor. You can see the guides that the shaft will fi t through in this unfinished tailboom.
A concession to the pilot’s comfort, the seats in the Talon have been redesigned to look and feel like a race car’s.
Gone are the steam gauges of yesterday. There’s now a glass display that can be set by the pilot to show the engine data, fl ight parameters and GPS output.
The Talon’s proprietary four-cylinder engine is well cooled. The white tube under the tailboom is movable ballast, which can be placed on the nose of the landing skids.
The part that makes the ship go in the correct direction is the swash plate. It can be seen here with the two rods going from it to the blades.
RotorWay’s original main-rotor drive was a chain in an oil bath. This has been changed to a cog belt, i.e., one with teeth.
Grant Norwitz, the new majority stock owner and CEO, stands in front of RotorWay’s new 44,000 square foot factory. Along with making many improvements to the ship, the new management team has established overseas partnerships with an eye on certification.
Revised On the Outside, Too
As one approaches the Talon, the most striking exterior change is apparent. The ship stands 4 inches higher, with skids that are further apart and longer. This wider and longer coupling will make for safer landings, with much less of a chance of excessive rolling. Its subtle, but the stance of the ship on the ground now makes the angle of the main-rotor mast much closer to vertical. As the instructors and their students departed RotorWays school, the Talon lifted off in a noticeably flatter attitude without the rocking we’ve seen.
Climbing in through the wide doors (no changes there), two things are striking, especially to those with experience in RotorWays. One, your butt will love the new leather-covered seats; two, your eyes will be drawn to the instrument panel. No longer is it covered with steam gauges; the Talon has entered the 21st century with a glass display manufactured by MGL Avionics of South Africa. The pilot can set the screen to many different scenarios, showing the engine and flight parameters desired as well as the GPS output. Also, perhaps a small thing, theyve installed inertial seat belts, which will contribute to comfort and safety.
The instrument display is coupled to the FADEC, so any difficulty noted by the computer will automatically show up, giving the pilot definitive data to make the land/continue decision. Later, if the pilot desires more information and/or assistance, the last 900 hours of flight data can be downloaded to a PC and transmitted to the RotorWay factory. There, the experts will diagnose and, if the computer is hooked up to the engine, adjust the CPU via the Internet-just what you need when you’re stuck in the Australian outback.
Building the Helicopter
The documentation supplied with any aircraft kit is of vital importance. RotorWay provides builders books, blueprints and DVDs (a little over 10 hours total for the series) to make the project about as easy as possible to build. We read the books, examined the prints and watched the DVDs. They are all correlated to each other, and the DVD tells you what to assemble for the segment under construction. Having a DVD, in lieu of just written documentation, is a real plus. Its one thing to say, “File the bushing and make sure its square to the fuselage” and quite another to read that and then watch the DVD, where the bushing is filed and then checked for square by installing a bolt and examining for a gap between the bolts head and the filed bushings side.
We also liked having a video to assist in the visual identification of the various components. A part may have the most distinctive name imaginable, such as “left engine cover,” but a picture of it makes for a lot more peace of mind. Given that many, if not most, of RotorWays customers are new to the building process, some of the videos may be a little overdone in their detail and simplicity for the accomplished builder. But the engineers know there are a lot of non-pilot customers who wont have much of a background in aviation, building or even mechanical aptitude. Thus little things like a demonstration of hitting a piece of wood with a hammer to drive in the landing-gear plugs seem pretty basic. Better too much information than not enough, we always say.
Prior to shipment, the engine is run-in on a dynamometer, the main blades are balanced, the tailboom is finished except for inspection panels, and the fuselage frame is completely welded. What the builder is doing is assembling the components. Even the fiberglass body panels, which are laid up by hand, are complete and need only be assembled to the fuselage. Nuts, bolts and sundry items are packaged in transparent shrink-wrapped packages to be opened only when needed for the specific sub-assembly being built. Aircraft-specific tools, such as Cleco pliers (and sufficient Clecoes) are supplied. They say the only things not supplied are the paint and avionics. Even with all this, the ship still qualifies under the “51% rule” for builder maintenance, and as with any helicopter, periodic maintenance is vitally important. Incidentally, the
company estimates the average build time to run between 450 and 600 hours.
I recall a fellow at my home airport trying to teach himself how to fly his RotorWay. At the time I was flying a Hughes 269 some 5 hours a day, so I was fairly proficient. The maneuverings of his ship made me hide behind a thick concrete wall. To avoid these problems, RotorWay has developed a three-phase training program, which is conducted at the company’s flight school, located at Stellar Airpark, in Chandler, Arizona. The first phase is attended when the customers helicopter is about 90% complete, and it covers hovering and ground operations as well as what to look for during the final rigging of the aircraft.
This brought up the dreadful thought of a new engine being pounded at high power settings for hours at a time-especially in Arizona. Norwitz said that wasn’t a problem, because the engine is liquid cooled and engineered for just that operating environment. He went on to say that he had been assisting in some engine research and hovered the ship for about 2 hours nonstop with an air temperature of 107 F.
The second phase of training comes after the student is proficient at hovering and introduces him/her to landings, takeoffs, cross-country and pattern work. The last phase is a final checkride for the Private Rotorcraft license. If desired, supplemental training can take the student to the Commercial rating.
RotorWay has gone through a series of owners in its history. It started with B.J. Schram, was improved under Stretch Wolter and John Netherwood, and became an employee-owned company in 1996. In 2007, the company was sold to Norwitz and a group of deep-pocket international associates. This wasn’t an impulse buy; Norwitz had run the company for a year prior to purchase, had been associated with it for two years prior to that, and he built his own RotorWay in 2003.
The intent of this group is to take the company to the next level, as its members are fond of saying. Immediately, this would mean an increase in
production from its present two ships a week and more sales overseas. A plant has been established in Cape Town, South Africa, where kits will be assembled and the helicopters sold that way. The countries that allow the sale of a pre-built Experimental aircraft include India, China, Brazil, Peru and others.
International trade is not for the faint of heart, so RotorWay has established development partners who are assisting in the process. Augusta Westland is cooperating, and has provided a great deal of assistance in development, partnering, quality control, R&D and establishing the South African subsidiary. Also on board is the Denel Company, a major manufacturer of helicopters for the South African military.
The owners have already made some large steps in expanding the company. The factory has moved about 3 miles away from its former location into an environmentally controlled, 44,000 square foot building.A nationwide dealership network is being established, which will provide parts, builder assistance and sales. The first dealership has been given to Ed
DeRossi in upstate New York. DeRossi is enthused about the possibilities. He has his own RotorWay and does builder assistance for those who live in his area.
As for media reports on the certification of the helicopter, Norwitz, and those of you who followed the travails of Cirrus and Lancairs certification process, know this is a number of years away. In the meantime, the company focuses on the Talon, which has seen a modest price increase from the 162F. The complete kit-less radios, paint, freight and flight training-costs $94,700 including the engine and FADEC. Options include a cargo container, lights and something called AICS (altitude induction compensation system, a supercharger) for $5000.
Our Flight
For comic relief, one of the pilots, John ONeill, opted to see if I had improved any in the last few years since I had been at RotorWay. We lifted off and flew to an abandoned military field just a few miles to the south. The visibility in the Talon is excellent, and with the doors off you have the feeling of flight without any support. The trick is to use the spinning rotor disk, which appears as a blur ahead, as your reference mark for turns and level flight. The controls are quick and, like most, I overcorrected, though I didn’t think a 60 bank was too bad.
ONeill did an autorotation, and the descent rate was brisk but certainly nothing that would upset a passenger. Trying to hover, I immediately remembered how old and slow I was becoming. Flying a helicopter is primarily balance and feel, so I was all over the place for the first few minutes. Once I stopped manhandling the cyclic, the ship stayed in one place, though admittedly a fairly large place.
The throttle is mechanically coupled to the collective, so raising the collective increases the throttle and vice versa. Some small input was required, but for the most part it was minimal. The tailrotor controls were sharp and definite. Because most of my time was in a Hughes 269, I consciously compared the two. The only real difference I noted was the lightness of the RotorWay, something like the difference between a sports car and a minivan.
Payload and range have always been an issue with helicopters. Their less than stellar miles-per-gallon numbers make for a regular trade-off between what you can carry and how far you can go. As for the Talons performance, it will haul a couple of 200-pounders, plus about 30 pounds of baggage and will stay in the air for almost 2 hours, providing you’re at cruise speed. How fast? Normal cruise is listed as 87 knots true, with 100 KTAS as the top speed. Thats within 10 knots of the Robinson R-22, which will burn more fuel per hour.
So it seems as though RotorWay is on a strong forward march, improving the ship, expanding production capability and looking ahead to enticing more fixed-wing pilots into the fold.
The kit can be purchased as a unit, but many customers prefer RotorWays four-step program. This allows the builder to save space, and not have to find room for all the crates. The first shipment includes all the documentation, i.e., manuals, blueprints and templates, and the videos. Hardware-wise theres the airframe, tailboom, landing gear, ground handling wheels, engine mount, fins, cyclic, collective, pedals, fuel tanks and heat shields. The second group has the rotor system, main shaft assembly, and most of the fuselage components. The third shipment comprises the main and tailrotor drive assemblies, the fan, oil and water cooling systems, hydraulic tensioner, fuel pumps, tailrotor, digital display, engine and flight instruments. Lastly, there are the rotor blades, engine and FADEC system. -S.W.
For more information, call 480/961-1001, or visit the web at www.rotorway.com.
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Build-a-Bear sale brings 5-hour lines, fights to Knoxville's West Town Mall
West Town Mall in Knoxville sees huge Build-a-Bear crowds for special sale
Build-a-Bear sale brings 5-hour lines, fights to Knoxville's West Town Mall West Town Mall in Knoxville sees huge Build-a-Bear crowds for special sale Check out this story on knoxnews.com: https://knoxne.ws/2JhtnbQ
Knoxville News Sentinel Published 3:31 p.m. ET July 12, 2018 | Updated 6:56 p.m. ET July 12, 2018
Customers began forming a line outside Build-A-Bear Workshop in West Town Mall around 6 a.m. for the Pay Your Age Day on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Guests pictured in line got in line around 9:00 a.m. near the Cheesecake Factory.(Photo: Ruth White/News Sentinel)Buy Photo
Customers stood in line at West Town Mall for five hours or more to participate in the Build-A-Bear Workshop's "Pay Your Age Day."
The event offered a stuffed pet to individuals at the cost of $1 for every year of their life, up to $29 maximum.
Lines began forming about 6 a.m. Thursday, and by 9 a.m., customers in line were standing outside the mall near the Cheesecake Factory.
Customers flock to Build-A-Bear Workshop event
Brayden Duncan and Kynzleigh Bryant give their stuffed animals a bath at Build-A-Bear Workshop in West Town Mall. They stood in line from 8:30 a.m. and by 2:15 p.m. were caring for their new friends. Ruth White/News Sentinel
Knoxville went 'beary' crazy for the Pay Your Age day event at Build-A-Bear Workshop at West Town Mall. Ruth White/News Sentinel
Customers began forming a line outside Build-A-Bear Workshop in West Town Mall around 6 a.m. for the Pay Your Age Day on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Guests pictured in line got in line around 9:00 a.m. near the Cheesecake Factory. Ruth White/News Sentinel
Build-A-Bear Workshop employee Skylar Hellmund stuffs a unicorn for a guest during the Pay your Age Day at West Town Mall on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Ruth White/News Sentinel
Vouchers were handed out to guests who missed the line cut off to the Pay your Age Day event at Build a Bear Workshop in West Town Mall. Ruth White/News Sentinel
Build-A-Bear Workshops across the country hosted "Pay Your Age" day, where stuffed animals cost $1.00 for every year of life, up to $29.00. Ruth White/News Sentinel
Hayden Cansler and Cameron Rendfeld show off the animals they created at Build A Bear Workshop in West Towne Mall. July 12 was Hayden's sixth birthday and receiving his bear was a special treat. Ruth White/News Sentinel
By 2:30 p.m., more than 1,000 stuffed animals had been sold at Build-A Bear Workshop in West Town Mall according to a store employee. Ruth White/News Sentinel
A notice was posted on the Build-A-Bear Workshop website that the lines were closed across the country due to safety concerns.
A store employee at West Town Mall and mall security were positioned at the cut-off point, handing out vouchers for $15 off a furry friend beginning July 13 through Aug. 4.
Brayden Duncan and Kynzleigh Bryant give their stuffed animals a bath at Build-A-Bear Workshop in West Town Mall. They stood in line from 8:30 a.m. and by 2:15 p.m. were caring for their new friends. (Photo: Ruth White/News Sentinel)
By 2 p.m., parents and children still waiting in line were optimistic about receiving an animal as they moved closer to the front of the store. According to Estee Lauder cosmetic specialists at the nearby Belk department store, police had been called earlier in the morning as three individuals got into a fight in line.
According to the Build-A-Bear Workshop website, Build-A-Bear Bonus Club members are able to participate in the "Count Your Candles" program where members can receive a special deal during their birthday month.
Build-A-Bear Workshop employee Skylar Hellmund stuffs a unicorn for a guest during the Pay your Age Day at West Town Mall on Thursday, July 12, 2018. (Photo: Ruth White/News Sentinel)
Hayden Cansler and Cameron Rendfeld show off the animals they created at Build A Bear Workshop in West Towne Mall. July 12 was Hayden's sixth birthday and receiving his bear was a special treat. (Photo: Ruth White/News Sentinel)
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UT volleyball: Sedona Hansen gets an assist from mom's two NCAA titles in softball
Tennessee setter Sedona Hansen's mom, Lisa Guise-Hansen, was a starter on two Arizona national championship softball teams (1991, ’93).
UT volleyball: Sedona Hansen gets an assist from mom's two NCAA titles in softball Tennessee setter Sedona Hansen's mom, Lisa Guise-Hansen, was a starter on two Arizona national championship softball teams (1991, ’93). Check out this story on knoxnews.com: https://knoxne.ws/2xS2Wqn
Al Lesar, For The News Sentinel Published 8:00 a.m. ET Oct. 2, 2018
Tennessee Lady Vols volleyball standout Sedona Hansen
Lisa Guise-Hansen and her daughter Sedona Hansen. Contributed photo
Tennessee setter Sedona Hansen applauds after a point against North Florida on Sept. 1, 2018 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville. Amanda Pruitt/Tennessee Athletics
Tennessee setter Sedona Hansen during a game earlier this season at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tennessee athletics
Sedona Hansen of Tennessee as a youth volleyball player. Contributed photo
Lisa Guise-Hansen was on two national championship teams in softball during her career at Arizona. Contributed photo
Lisa Guise-Hansen and her daughter, Sedona. Contributed photo
Tennessee setter Sedona Hansen applauds after a point against North Florida on Sept. 1, 2018 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville.(Photo: Amanda Pruitt/Tennessee Athletics)
Sedona Hansen just shrugged her shoulders.
The junior setter had become the ninth player in Tennessee history to accumulate more than 2,000 assists.
“It’s a huge number,” Hansen said, stating the obvious. “To be a part of the top setters who have gone through UT is exciting.”
Lady Vols first-year coach Eve Rackham called it a monumental achievement.
“(The milestone) identifies her as one of the best setters to come through the program,” Rackham said. “She’s done that in a relatively short period of time. Hopefully, it will give her some confidence.”
The 5-foot-8 Hansen came to Knoxville with an impressive athletic pedigree. Her mom, Lisa Guise-Hansen, was a starter on two Arizona national championship softball teams (1991, ’93).
Lisa Guise-Hansen was on two national championship teams in softball during her career at Arizona. (Photo: Contributed photo)
“Sedona is much more mature and tougher than I ever was,” Guise-Hansen said. “She’s grown so much in her time at Tennessee. She’s got a thick skin and is more assertive.”
Hansen chose volleyball over softball in the sixth grade because “softball wasn’t nearly as exciting as volleyball.” But she hasn’t totally separated herself from her California roots. As of last week, she and her mother have a streak of 285 straight days of communication on Snapchat.
“I’m not big on social media,” Guise-Hansen said. “But it’s nice to keep in touch.”
“For people my age, it’s weird for my mom to be my longest streak,” Hansen said. “My parents are really, really important to me. Our relationship means the most to me.”
Hansen started 29 games a freshman
The support system was critical for Hansen during a 17-14 freshman season under former coach Rob Patrick. She was the only setter in the program.
“(Freshman year) was eye-opening; going from high school and club to collegiate volleyball was tough,” Hansen said. “I wasn’t really prepared for it. I didn’t realize how physically and mentally demanding it was going to be.
“As a freshman, you’re always timid with the older girls. I’m more comfortable with them on and off the court," said Hansen.
Lisa Guise-Hansen and her daughter, Sedona. (Photo: Contributed photo)
“I didn’t earn (the older players’) respect (early in that first season). Once we got into (SEC) play, that’s when the trust started to grow. We’re just out to make each other better.”
She started 29 matches, recording at least 30 assists in 19 matches and topped 50 assists three times.
“She was homesick, classes were tough and she had a lot of court time,” Guise-Hansen said. “There was a physical and mental toll.”
Two years later, she has survived and continues to thrive for the Lady Vols (12-4, 3-1 SEC).
“She’s learned much more about game management and thinking about being a setter,” said Rackham, a starting setter from three years at North Carolina. “The person who runs the game in any sport, if they don’t have the mind, it negates their talent.
“We’ve tried to get her to be more risk-taking. She doesn’t like to fail. We’ve tried to teach her that failure is a good thing. If you fail, you’re learning.
Hansen has a team-high 401 assists and shares the position with sophomore Callie Williams in a 6-2 alignment.
Tennessee setter Sedona Hansen during a game earlier this season at Thompson-Boling Arena. (Photo: Tennessee athletics)
“She’s just breaking into understanding it’s OK to make a mistake," Rackham said. "She’s a bit of a perfectionist. In her mind, there’s a lot of black and white. It’s either good or it’s bad, there’s no in between. I think there’s a lot in between, so we’re working on that.”
Hansen recorded a season-high 38 assists in Sunday's win over Arkansas. It was her ninth double-double and her sixth in the last seven games.
“I am more (deceptive in her sets),” Hansen said of her development this year. “You don’t want to show where you’re setting. My freshman year, I didn’t understand that. Now, I’m working on being more (deceptive). I never realized how important it was for the offense to run effectively.”
Al Lesar is a freelance contributor.
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The medical examiner has ruled the death of a pregnant Midwest City mother was a homicide. Click Like For Oklahoma News Updates:Jessica Brown, 23, was found dead in her home at 933 Locust Drive on Jan. 11, after neighbors called 911 saying her children, ages 2 and 4, were playing outside the house in their pajamas, unsupervised.When officers arrived, they spoke to the 4-year-old boy who said his mother was inside sleeping."The medical examiner said the Oklahoma National Guard member died of multiple gunshot wounds to the head.Four people connected to the case are currently in custody. Police are searching for a fifth person.Fabion Brown, 24, Jessica Browns estranged husband, and his girlfriend, Emily Matheson, 23, both of Oklahoma City, were arrested Monday evening at two separate locations.Police say both will face two counts of conspiracy to commit murder.Midwest City Police Chief Brandon Clabes said, We are considering this case a double homicide based on information we have received from the medical examiners office concerning the baby.Jessica Brown and Fabion Brown were in the process of a divorce.Jessica Brown was due in court for a hearing on the day she was found dead inside her home.Fabion Brown talked to reporters briefly Wednesday morning. When asked whether he had anything to do with Jessica Brown's death, he said, "No, I didn't."However, Brown also said that he's had run-ins with Midwest City police before."This isn't the first time Midwest City arrested me for something and had to release me, so let's just see how this plays out," he said.Brown added, "They say they have a mountain of evidence that says I did it. I just can't wait to see this mountain of evidence."Another man, Brodric Glover, 19, from Oklahoma City is also wanted in connection with Jessica Browns death.An arrest warrant for two counts of murder in the first degree against Glover was issued late Tuesday. Clabes said it is believed that Glover is in the Oklahoma City metro area.Some of the basic details we know at this point are Fabion Brown, along with Matheson, conspired to kill Jessica and her unborn child in exchange for a small amount of cash, Clabes said. It appears they recruited Glover to commit the act of murder.Over the weekend, police also arrested two teens they believe may know something about the case.The two teenagers who were with Glover in surveillance footage from an Oklahoma City retail store the morning of the homicide were most likely with Glover at the time of Browns death. Those two teenagers were arrested on unrelated charges this weekend and additional charges may be filed against them, said Clabes.According to police, Jessica Brown had two life insurance policies, one through the Oklahoma National Guard and another that Fabion Brown had taken out on his wife.It is also alleged that Fabion Brown was upset Jessica was planning on taking the two children out of state. It is extremely sad that this young, mother and her unborn child lost their lives for such a pittance of money and anger, Clabes said.Jessica Brown's children were taken into the custody of the state Department of Human Services after her death.Follow Us: Twitter | Facebook | Get Wireless Alerts! While you're here, peruse these breaking news photos from our U Local website. When YOU see breaking news happen, email your photos to ulocal@koco.com -- or post them (and your videos) to http://ulocal.koco.com.
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The medical examiner has ruled the death of a pregnant Midwest City mother was a homicide.
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Jessica Brown, 23, was found dead in her home at 933 Locust Drive on Jan. 11, after neighbors called 911 saying her children, ages 2 and 4, were playing outside the house in their pajamas, unsupervised.
When officers arrived, they spoke to the 4-year-old boy who said his mother was inside sleeping."
The medical examiner said the Oklahoma National Guard member died of multiple gunshot wounds to the head.
Four people connected to the case are currently in custody. Police are searching for a fifth person.
Fabion Brown, 24, Jessica Browns estranged husband, and his girlfriend, Emily Matheson, 23, both of Oklahoma City, were arrested Monday evening at two separate locations.
Police say both will face two counts of conspiracy to commit murder.
Midwest City Police Chief Brandon Clabes said, We are considering this case a double homicide based on information we have received from the medical examiners office concerning the baby.
Jessica Brown and Fabion Brown were in the process of a divorce.
Jessica Brown was due in court for a hearing on the day she was found dead inside her home.
Fabion Brown talked to reporters briefly Wednesday morning. When asked whether he had anything to do with Jessica Brown's death, he said, "No, I didn't."
However, Brown also said that he's had run-ins with Midwest City police before.
"This isn't the first time Midwest City arrested me for something and had to release me, so let's just see how this plays out," he said.
Brown added, "They say they have a mountain of evidence that says I did it. I just can't wait to see this mountain of evidence."
Another man, Brodric Glover, 19, from Oklahoma City is also wanted in connection with Jessica Browns death.
An arrest warrant for two counts of murder in the first degree against Glover was issued late Tuesday. Clabes said it is believed that Glover is in the Oklahoma City metro area.
Some of the basic details we know at this point are Fabion Brown, along with Matheson, conspired to kill Jessica and her unborn child in exchange for a small amount of cash, Clabes said. It appears they recruited Glover to commit the act of murder.
Over the weekend, police also arrested two teens they believe may know something about the case.
The two teenagers who were with Glover in surveillance footage from an Oklahoma City retail store the morning of the homicide were most likely with Glover at the time of Browns death. Those two teenagers were arrested on unrelated charges this weekend and additional charges may be filed against them, said Clabes.
According to police, Jessica Brown had two life insurance policies, one through the Oklahoma National Guard and another that Fabion Brown had taken out on his wife.
It is also alleged that Fabion Brown was upset Jessica was planning on taking the two children out of state. It is extremely sad that this young, mother and her unborn child lost their lives for such a pittance of money and anger, Clabes said.
Jessica Brown's children were taken into the custody of the state Department of Human Services after her death.
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John Abraham Starrer 'Romeo Akbar Walter' Celebrates Unnoticed People, Says Actress Mouni Roy
Bollywood IANS| Mar 19, 2019 11:47 PM IST
File Image of Mouni Roy (Photo Credits: IANS)
Mumbai, March 19: Actress Mouni Roy, who will be seen in the forthcoming film Romeo Akbar Walter, says the espionage thriller celebrates the unnoticed people who have sacrificed their lives for the love of their country. Romeo Akbar Walter is set against the backdrop of the India-Pakistan War of 1971. In the film, actor John Abraham plays the title role who works as an undercover agent for the Indian intelligence agency.
Asked what made her join the cast of Romeo Akbar Walter, Mouni said: "I really liked the script of Romeo Akbar Walter. I remember when the film's director Robbie Grewal was narrating the story to me... in the middle of the narration, I realised that I wanted to be a part of this film. It's a very interesting story. It's about a man who gives up everything for his country. He sacrifices his name, family and love." Is Mouni Roy Getting Married in Italy? See Pics of 'Romeo Akbar Walter' Actress Doll Up in a Beautiful Wedding Gown (Watch Video).
"This film celebrates those nameless people who go unnoticed and nobody even gets to know the amount of courage and sacrifice they displayed for the love of country." Talking about her character in the film, Mouni said: "I am playing the love interest of Romeo in the film. She is a simple girl who works in a bank." Mouni made her Hindi film debut with Akshay Kumar-starrer "Gold". She also has "Brahmastra" and "Made in China" in her kitty.
How does she select her films?
"I guess it's always the instinct and the story. When I read scripts, I always see what is the story about and if it's an interesting story and if I want to be a part of the story then comes my character. "If I think that I have something to do or it challenges me or excites me as an actor, I agree to be a part of that project," she said.
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VALLEY DIGEST : Lertzman Resigns as Monroe Football Coach
By PAIGE A. LEECH
Due to his unhappiness with his teaching assignment, Dave Lertzman resigned as football coach at Monroe High, Lertzman confirmed Monday.
Lertzman, who teaches social studies at Monroe, came to the school five years ago from Hamilton High, where he was head of the physical education department and football coach.
When Lertzman was hired and took over the Monroe program in 1989, he was assured by Monroe administration that his full-time position as a social studies teacher would eventually evolve into a teaching assignment that would include 50% social studies and 50% physical education classes, he said. However, his teaching assignment has remained the same after 4 1/2 years: four U. S. history classes and football.
Lertzman, who is 9-36-2 in five seasons at Monroe, said that not being in contact with potential players in a physical education setting has hurt his ability to build a strong program. The Vikings finished 2-8 this season and have made the playoffs only twice in 11 years.
“I really feel it has an effect on the football part of it,” Lertzman said. “A big part of coaching is being able to deal with kids and seeing kids in a P. E. class. I was never able to have that kind of contact.”
Lertzman said he will continue to teach at Monroe, but is actively pursuing other coaching and teaching positions.
Top-seeded Julia Feldman of Taft High and teammate Brahna Pastorini, the second-seeded player, both advanced Monday in the City Section individual girls’ tennis quarterfinals at The Racquet Centre in Studio City.
Feldman, a junior, defeated Dana Sykulski of University, 6-0, 6-0. Pastorini, a senior and the defending City champion, beat Jennie Lowry of Granada Hills, 6-0, 6-2.
In doubles, second-seeded Alicia Whelan and Astra Ramyead of Taft also advanced with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jaime Lowe and Lise Marken of University.
It was a bad day for Chatsworth. Lilian Ore, seeded fourth in singles, and the fourth-seeded doubles team of Erin Stendler and Maggie Daniele were upset. Kendra Seguara (Dorsey) defeated Ore, 6-4, 6-1, and Jennie Wilson-Alison Fischer (Palisades) defeated Stendler-Daniele, 6-4, 6-1.
The semifinals are 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Racquet Centre.
Newbury Park High’s Southern Section Division III football semifinal at Bell Gardens has been switched from Saturday to Friday, the section announced Monday. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m.
Top-ranked Newbury Park (12-0), the two-time defending Marmonte League champion, routed Montebello, 41-20, in the quarterfinals Friday. Bell Gardens (9-2-1) of the Almont League, the division runner-up last season, defeated Peninsula, 20-17.
Cal State Northridge assistant men’s and women’s track coach Tony Veney was named to the United States’ coaching staff for the 1995 Pan-American Games in Argentina, Northridge sports information director Barry Smith announced Monday.
Veney will coach the women’s sprinters and the sprint relay team. He served the same roles for the U. S. in the 1991 Pan-Am Games. He is in his 11th season at Northridge.
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"Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine."
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Account of a Rape, County Carlow, Ireland, June 25, 1807.
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The Jefferson Borden Mutiny, Trial of George Miller, John Glew...
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The Life, Trial, Condemnation, And Dying Address, Of the Three Thayers
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The Whole Life and Trial at Large Notorious Highwayman Richard Turpin
Unrecorded Imprint With an Added Hand-Colored Portrait of the Criminal [Trial]. Turpin, Richard [c.1705-1739], Defendant. Kyll, Thomas, Reporter. The Whole Life and Trial at Large of the Notorious Highwayman Richard Turpin, At York Assizes, On the 22d Day of March, 1739, Before the Hon. Sir William Chapple, Knt. Judge of..... More
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Report of the Trial of John Wade, for Arson, Before the Supreme...
The Fate of a Massachusetts Arsonist [Trial]. Wade, John, Defendant. Report of the Trial of John Wade, For Arson, Before the Supreme Judicial Court, Holden at Dedham, Oct. Term, 1835. [Dedham, MA]: Dedham Patriot Office, H. Mann, Printer, 1835. 40 pp. Octavo (9-3/4" x 6"). Disbound stab-stitched pamphlet, untrimmed edges..... More
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Condemned to Death by Parliament [Trial]. Rushworth, John [1612?-1690], Compiler. Strafford, Thomas Wentworh, Earl of [1593-1641], Defendant. The Tryal of Thomas Earl of Strafford, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, upon an Impeachment of High Treason by the Commons Assembled in Parliament, In the Name of Themselves, And of All the Commons..... More
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