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The Year of the Fiery Rooster: The 5 Red Hot Jewellery Designs
28 January 2017 marked the beginning of the Chinese New Year and the year of the fiery red Rooster, one of the most ambiguous creatures in the Chinese zodiac. Despite the “Oriental origins” of this tradition, it has become more and more prevalent throughout the world with each passing year, even to the point of providing inspiration for rooster jewellery.
Chinese New Year is always celebrated with real verve. In the past, an entire month used to be devoted to it. Now the festivities last all of 15 days, each teeming with symbolism, traditions and customs. People take great care over not only decorating their homes, but also adorning themselves. Red and its many shades are considered traditional. So how do you mollify the Rooster to ensure that your next 12 months are full of health and happiness? The most colourful jewellery depicting this bright and beautiful bird is bound to help.
The Italian Designer Roberto Coin devotes a considerable amount of his time to creating animal pieces for his collections. You could assemble an entire zoo from his work: there are parrots, monkeys, pigs, rabbits, buffalos, crocodiles… and, of course, the lively rooster shown on a ring made of white gold, encrusted with black, orange and yellow sapphires and diamonds. The bird’s magnificent mottled plumage represents a beacon of growing prosperity. The ring was hand-made and dedicated specially to the forthcoming celebrations.
Russian brand Master Exclusive is also specially prepared for the Chinese New Year, a jewellery maker that continues to indulge its clients with endless new creations inspired by flora and fauna. Its collection includes two varieties of a brooch that represents the striking bird: the first is a rooster made with diamonds, opals and a fresco of multi-coloured enamel; the second is finished with a pear-cut London topaz and a small citrine briolette which the rooster is holding in its beak.
Mario Buzzanca is famous for his entertaining ideas, which often involve depictions of animals made from baroque pearl surrounded by precious stones in a pavé setting. It is this sea mineral, with its unusual shapes, that has marked a turning point in the approach taken by this Thailand-based jeweller to his designs. Luscious and fresh, baroque pearls embody joy, sea freshness, exuberance and an inexhaustible source of inspiration. Such is how the designer’s rooster pendant turned out: a small bird looks out, extremely pleased with itself and ready to seize the day with its grasping pink gold claws.
Annoushka released a limited edition – only 25 reproductions – minimalist pendant made of yellow gold with brown and black diamonds. There is a particular meaning attached to this piece: it is a talisman symbolising justice and virtue. The beginning of the year of the Rooster also coincides with the launch of Annoushka’s first boutique in Hong Kong at the Mandarin Oriental, the opening of which will take place in February 2017.
Perhaps the most fiery alternative lives on the “Animal Farm” of French jewellery designer Lydia Courteille. Her ring in the shape of a rooster’s head, holding a glistening opal of multiple shades (green, blue, orange, pink and yellow, amongst others) in its beak, looks exquisitely mischievous and unbelievably strident. The head itself is encrusted with blazing opals, crimson rubies, black diamonds, red garnets and extravagant sapphires.
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‘Your Future Family’ Offers Advice for Parent Hopefuls
By Cassandra Lane
Kim Bergman, Ph.D., wrote “Your Future Family” for people who want to become parents through assisted reproduction. PHOTO BY MELISSA KOLAKS BROADDUS
In her new book, “Your Future Family: The Essential Guide to Assisted Reproduction,” Kim Bergman offers people who need reproductive assistance to become parents a volume of hope and sound practicality. She says almost anyone can build a family. “Your wish can come true,” she writes. “I must warn you, however, that having a baby through assisted reproduction is a marathon, not a sprint.”
Slim at just 136 pages, the book manages to cover everything from planning to the science of conception; sperm, egg and embryo donation; surrogate screening and telling your children the truth about how they came to be. Bergman weaves in her own difficult journey to becoming a mom with her wife, Natalie. As a psychologist, Bergman specializes in the area of assisted reproduction and has worked with gay and lesbian couples, couples dealing with infertility, singles and HIV-positive people who wish to become parents.
“Creating families through [assisted reproduction] is … about love, collaboration and desire to raise a child,” Bergman writes. “I love being a mom. It’s the one thing that I always knew I wanted.”
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News News 2013 // November 26, 2013
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued some advice to those firms that have so far been unable to secure a new professional indemnity insurance policy.
The SRA has written to those 141 firms that that are still in their extended policy period (EPP) advising them that they need to take steps towards closing down their practices and outlining what should happen next. The letter reiterated the firms’ obligations and responsibilities, and that an SRA Supervisor would work with them to draw up a plan for complying with guidance, should they need to wind down their practice.
Mike Haley, SRA Director of Supervision, said:
“We’ve written to all those firms that we believe have not secured insurance so that they know exactly what they will have to do between now and 29 December. We’re aware of the different plans some of them have, such as merging with another firm or selling their business, but all need to know that when the EPP ends, they will no longer have insurance and therefore will not be able to undertake any reserved legal activities.
“Of course, it could be that these firms do secure a new policy between now and 29 December, and nearly half of those who entered the EPP have done just that. But there is a danger that firms do not plan for the worst, and that could put their clients’ interest at risk, meaning we would have to step in.
“That is something we are keen to avoid as there is disruption for clients and an associated cost for the profession.”
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Avenging Angels
by Lyuba Vinogradova
“Lyuba Vinogradova is a historian with a writer’s dramatic eye. By personally interviewing many of the Russian women who as teenagers during WW2 took up arms to defend the motherland, her story becomes undeniably poignant and powerful” MARTIN CRUZ SMITH, author of Gorky Park
The girls came from every corner of the U.S.S.R. They were factory workers, domestic servants, teachers and clerks, and few were older than twenty. Though many had led hard lives before the war, nothing could have prepared them for the brutal facts of their new existence: with their country on its knees, and millions of its men already dead, grievously wounded or in captivity, from 1942 onwards thousands of Soviet women were trained as snipers.
Thrown into the midst of some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War they would soon learn what it was like to spend hour upon hour hunting German soldiers in the bleak expanses of no-man’s-land; they would become familiar with the awful power that comes with taking another person’s life; and in turn they would discover how it feels to see your closest friends torn away from you by an enemy shell or bullet.
In a narrative that travels from the sinister catacombs beneath the Kerch Peninsula to Byelorussia’s primeval forests and, finally, to the smoking ruins of the Third Reich, Lyuba Vinogradova recounts the untold stories of these brave young women. Drawing on diaries, letters and interviews with survivors, as well as previously unpublished material from the military archives, she offers a moving and unforgettable record of their experiences: the rigorous training, the squalid living quarters, the blood and chaos of the Eastern Front, and those moments of laughter and happiness that occasionally allowed the girls to forget, for a second or two, their horrifying circumstances.
Avenging Angels is a masterful account of an all-too-often overlooked chapter of history, and an unparalleled account of these women’s lives.
Translated from the Russian by Arch Tait
Genre: Humanities / History / Military History
On Sale: 6th April 2017
Well written, engaging and enlightening.
Roger Moorhouse, The Times.
A riveting study of individuals who saw and did things no woman or man should ever have to . . . Vinogradova is clearly enthralled, if not enraptured, by her subjects.
Jonathan O'Brien, Sunday Business Post.
Revelatory and gripping. Deftly weaving together the personal - untold - stories of those Russian women who fought as frontline snipers, the author provides a chilling but moving insight into the realities of a brutal struggle.
Lyuba Vinogradova has written an impressive book, and drawing on letters, diaries and interviews with doughty survivors, she has woven a powerful and moving account of a people at war and of women rising up to take arms, free their country - and, paradoxically, assert their common humanity
Eamon Delaney, Irish Independent
A detailed and vividly immediate account.
Lucy Hughes-Hallett, New Statesman
Describes in detail how hardened Soviet female soldiers became ruthless crack shots behind enemy lines on the bitter Eastern Front.
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Lyuba Vinogradova is a historian with a writer's dramatic eye. By personally interviewing many of the Russian women who as teenagers during WW2 took up arms to defend the motherland, her story becomes undeniably poignant and powerful
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Psychedelic Ritual Magick:
Set and Setting for Sacred Tripping
Learn the ancient art of psychonautic voyaging, and how to combine it with modern shamanic techniques.
Since the beginning of history, human beings have been tripping balls as a sacred act. From the Vedic texts to the Egyptian and Tibetan Books of the Dead, read the world's sacred texts and you'll see reference after reference to deep psychedelic states. Some anthropologists even believe that all of human culture, language and religion might be rooted in the psychedelic experience.
Fast forward to 2014: After the consciousness revolutions of the 1960s—with all of their successes and failures—substances that were once reserved for shamans and elite priesthoods have become commonplace. From mushrooms to salvia to incredibly potent medicinal marijuana, these substances are everywhere, carrying varying degrees of legality. And legal or not, young people throughout the world are doing what young people have always done: getting loaded in order to grasp at transcendence.
But what's been lost is the deep shamanic and esoteric wisdom that traditionally accompanied the use of these substances. While they might be sacred when used properly, that's certainly not how most people are using them!
In this course, we will examine methods drawn from world shamanism, world religion and the Ceremonial Magick of Western culture to approach tripping as a sacred act—to do so safely, wisely and as a way of entering the living mystery.
Now, mind you, we're not advocating the use of substances—rather providing a public education service, saying if you're going to do this, do it safely and intelligently for f*k's sake!
Just a few of the topics we'll cover:
• How to begin by grounding yourself in a solid, sober meditation and/or spiritual practice;
• Preliminary diet and cleansing, and how to make sure you're properly physically prepared for tripping;
• “Set and setting"—how to create a secure, sacred, ritualized space to ensure a safe and happy trip, and even as a way of focusing trips on specific intentions;
• Supervision: Working either with a psychedelic therapist or using a non-tripping sitter;
• The subtle human bodies or auras (etheric, astral and causal), how they interact with entheogens, and how to keep them healthy, safe and protected;
• How to use the techniques of Western ceremonial magick to “dial up" specific experiences in psychedelic space;
• How to understand “where you are"—maps of psychedelic space drawn from Eastern and Western culture;
• How to LET GO—the ultimate key to the psychedelic experience (and, ahem, life), the Philosopher's Stone that turns all trips into gold;
• What to do if you get into uncomfortable territory;
• Managing tripping in groups: How to establish safe boundaries and practices to make sure everybody has a good time;
• How to properly come down, stay grounded, process and integrate your experiences;
• Knowing when to stop: How to know when you've “gotten the message" and to begin transitioning from entheogens to deepened traditional spiritual practice and work on psychological integration. How to find the form of spiritual or psychological practice that's right for you.
We'll also examine the various substances people use as sacraments, including a look at the legalities and danger factors. We'll focus on how to safely take legal substances, and also look at safe(r) use and harm reduction of non-legal substances for those who may already be using them.
The information provided in this course is NOT offered to urge people to take substances—in fact, all of the techniques can just as easily be used with sober yoga and meditation, which we will provide info on. Rather, the information is provided in the knowledge that people around the world are already using these substances, and in the hope that this can be done more safely and productively for individuals and society, so that we can avoid the drug burnouts that were endemic in the 60s, and which unfortunately continue in the psychedelic and Burner subcultures. Let's be smarter this time around!
You'll walk away with a full toolkit for tripping as a sacred art. Stay safe and stay legal!
(Image is a Tibetan thangka of Blue Tara, 19th century)
Psychedelic Ritual Magick: Set and Setting for Sacred Tripping
Introduction to Mind Manifestation (6:48)
Brass Tacks—The Psychedelic Experience, Psychedelic Elders and “The Jump” (22:49)
“The Kingdom of Heaven is Within”—The Collective Unconscious (12:14)
Astral Targeting and Karma (4:09)
Modeling the Karmic Process and the Chain of Manifestation (40:41)
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Set and Setting (6:59)
What is Psychedelic Ritual? (4:35)
The Lesser Pentagram Ritual (11:06)
Psychedelic Invocation—Egyptian and Hindu Godforms (14:12)
Dealing With Tricky Territory—Psychedelic First Aid (11:23)
Tripping in Groups (28:24)
Managing Legality, Safety and “The Slide” (16:19)
Questions About NLP, Healing, Subtle Bodies, etc. (20:43)
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"Wow, what can I say? Best teacher ever! He knows what he is teaching, very funny, outspoken and he makes this so interesting. Amazing instructor! I highly recommend this class." – Cody
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Pacific island links: Chinese aid, the Panguna mine, Kato Ottio and more
Links on updates across the Pacific islands region.
Bougainville (Photo: Jeremy Weate/Flickr)
Published 10 Jan 2018 15:26 0 Comments
By Euan Moyle, an intern with the Lowy Institute's Pacific Islands Program.
The Minister for International Development Concetta Fierravanti-Wells has accused China of providing unfair loans to Pacific nations and building 'white elephants' to grow influence in the region.
A volcano on Papua New Guniea's Kadovar Island has erupted after lying dormant for at least 300 years, forcing 700 people to evacuate and raising concerns of a possible tsunami if the eruption escalates.
Still in PNG, Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia was attacked and injured in Enga Province in what is believed to be violence related to sorcery.
Tongan King Tupou VI has officially reappointed 'Akilisi Pohiva as Prime Minister, after the King unexpectedly dissolved Parliament and called a snap election in late 2017, which Pohiva's Democratic Party went on to win.
Attempts by Bougainville Copper Limited to reopen the Panguna copper mine in Bougainville, the source of the decade-long conflict on the island in the 1990s, have been shelved indefinitely after a vote by landowners.
ABC's Pacific Beat reflected on some of the successes, comebacks and controversies that shaped the emerging music scene in the Pacific in 2017.
Stephen Howes and Sachini Muller look at the rapid growth of Australia's Seasonal Worker Program, which is attracting increased interest from Pacific Islanders.
PNG Kumuls rugby league player Kato Ottio collapsed and died at training in Port Moresby earlier this week at the age of 23, sending the rugby league community into mourning:
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The Russian Revolution, a century on
Russia’s last emperor Nicholas II remains a divisive subject, posing unresolved questions about the country’s past and present.
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Manuel Baptista Enes
Manuel Baptista Enes, 64, of Sullivan Lane passed away on December 6, 2018 at his home where he was lovingly cared for by his family. He was the husband of Teresa (Brito) Enes.
Born in Soajo, Portugal he was the son of the late Antonio Fidalgo Enes and Teresa Fernandes (Baptista) Enes. He is survived by his wife Teresa; children Jason Enes of Bristol, Mark Enes and his wife Angelica Briones Enes of Fall River and Lisa Buchannan of South Carolina; grandchildren Bella Rose Enes, Jaden Enes, Jeremy Markland, Rebecca Markland. He was the brother of Felicidade Abilheira of Attleboro and Alexandre Enes of Bristol. Manuel was the father of the late Manuel B. Enes, Jr. and brother of the late Antonio Enes.
Mr. Enes was a graduate of East Providence High School Class of 1972 and employed as a baker before retiring from Batista Bakery after 43 years .
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, December 11th, 11 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church 577 Wood Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
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This week at the Literacy Council we brought in a doctor. Seems about right for National Health Literacy month. But it wasn’t because our students, or our office staff, needed a doctor. Instead, it was the doctor who needed our students. And the doctor wasn’t a medical doctor, but she does have a doctorate in statistics.
So what was really going on? Lori, who is part of a market research group, asked the Literacy Council if she could meet with several of our students who struggle with reading. She met with our students individually and had them read instructions for how to apply a cream that is going from a prescription medication to over-the-counter. The whole point was to make sure the directions were clear enough for the general public. This research is a requirement by the Federal Drug Administration. The standard practice for over the counter medication instructions to be written at a 4th to 5th grade reading level. “The FDA found that consumers thought words like "indications," "precautions," and "contraindications" were confusing and not easily understood.” Think about that! And that’s the whole point of Health Literacy month - to promote the importance of understandable health information and the use of plain language.
Plain language, that’s something I can get behind. Even if you don’t struggle with reading, there are plenty of ways to get confused about health information. Have you ever tried to read those instruction sheets that come all folded up with your prescriptions? You either need five hands to unfold them or a magnifying glass to read them. Or try reading the fine print of your health insurance plan - PPO, EOB, stop-loss, indemnity insurance. It’s easy to get confused when making such a big decision.
That’s where the Literacy Council comes in for those who do struggle with reading. In addition to basic reading literacy, the Literacy Council is works with students with many kinds of literacy, including financial literacy, computer literacy, and quantitative literacy. Because in the United States there are still 36 million adults who can’t read at a third grade level.
We think Illiteracy of any kind sucks. But health literacy could be a matter of life and death. Can you imagine trying to give your child medicine but not being able to read the directions properly? How about understanding blood sugar levels or signs of infection after a surgery? If the directions are not in plain language, those 36 million people with reading difficulties, can suffer. The Literacy Council is happy to be a part of the effort promoting health literacy because it matters to the students we serve everyday. We’re also proud to be a part, even if a small part, of helping researchers make the directions on drug label more readable.
If you know someone who needs help reading, visit our website to see how we can help. You can find our referral form here. http://www.limaliteracy.net/literacy-council-referral-page.html
Did you notice it?
It may have gone unnoticed last week during Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. There were some great things going on at the Literacy Council. For one, at Mayor Berger’s Press briefing last Wednesday our director, Ken Blanchard, said something people may have missed. He addressed it in a letter to the editor in the Lima News. But also this month, the Literacy Council not only got a new art park thanks to volunteers from a Husky team, but the council also received a major donation from two community business partners. Husky Energy and Potash. The donations respectively keep a tutor on the payroll and help pay off the mortgage on our office. And we can’t thank them enough for helping us keep doing our work with adult students.
So, why did two of the largest corporations in Lima donate to us? For one thing, they know us. And they know what we do. They trust us and they think Literacy in Lima is as is important as we do.
Or did you notice this? The release of the ALICE report (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) yesterday by the United Way of Greater Lima highlighted this large group of people within our community that are working but still struggling to make ends meet. (Lima Allen County comes in at 31% in poverty, and 15.5% unemployment!) Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, this population also comprises our target population of low literate readers and those that have no high school diploma, or worse, a diploma but still fall in the 1 in 6 in our community that read at a third grade level or below. These are the people we serve. You will be hearing a lot more about the ALICE report and what we and all of the United Way agencies are doing to impact and improve the next report, and more importantly, the people and families behind the report.
What one person can do
The Literacy Council is always looking for volunteers to help with our efforts. Primarily, that is done by becoming a tutor for another adult. The only requirement to become a tutor is the desire to share the love of reading with another. If that is not possible, consider a donation to the Literacy Council. Any amount is deeply appreciated in our efforts to help all of our fellow citizens.
To learn how to donate, how to become a tutor or just to show your support, email bhirn@limaliteracy.net.
Becky Hirn
Literacy advocate working for the Northwest Ohio Literacy Council and the Lima City Schools Adult Education and Career Pathways program
Our Literacy Council programs and special events are generously Supported by:
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Obsidian Achieves Milestone Towards Secure Anonymous Messaging
pooja D · August 21, 2017 · 5:32 pm
Information security has become a very crucial aspect of the global socio-political ecosystem. This is why platforms like Obsidian that offer secure messaging which ensure privacy of communication are growing in popularity.
Existing systems are not secure
The porosity of traditional messaging platforms is exemplified by the email scandal of former US secretary of state and presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton whose erstwhile confidential email messages were hacked by unauthorised third parties. Another major instance of the vulnerability of existing systems involves the ongoing allegations of President Donald Trump’s leaked communications with Russia ahead of the November 2016 election.
Governments spying into the communications of their citizens with the excuse of terrorism and other security issues leaves the public with a lot more to desire about their own privacy.
The promise of a new order
The emergence of the blockchain and cryptographically secure currency appears to be changing the dynamics and returning control into the hands of the people.
Having met its minimum crowdsale target, the Obsidian platform is all set to disrupt the way we communicate, ensuring that messages become unhackable.
While there are precedents in the field of private messaging, Obsidian is using its dynamic platform to offer a drastic change in the way messaging is handled.
Obsidian’s decentralized platform lets users easily skirt access restrictions (say from censors) and also offers a perfect forward secrecy which ensures that there is no chance for messages to be ever retrieved by other parties from the back end (these are deleted, whilst only cached on the frontend).
It goes beyond just cryptography
Blockchain platforms like Obsidian are not the only cryptography-based messaging platforms. Several other platforms in this category come close to delivering a secure system. However, certain loopholes like centralization and lack of code transparency leaves much to be desired.
For example, Signal requires a phone number and Google services, Telegram uses insufficient encryption methods, Threema does not have self-destructing messages and WhatsApp saves meta-data (It’s also tied to Facebook ownership which can be interpreted as a whole separate issue).
Obsidian offers the positive attributes of all of these apps without compromising privacy and functionality in any manner whatsoever.
It’s not shocking most companies have not turned to blockchain-based messaging as the decentralized nature simply does not coincide with their need for monetization and control.
Blockchain-based messaging platforms uphold the impression of a tool for emancipation. Not only for reasons of secure messaging and privacy of communication, but the ability to integrate commerce/payments into messaging comes as an extra incentive for the public who will embrace the opportunity offered by blockchain technology as a deserved endowment of freedom.
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Home > Resumes > Resume Basics > How to Discuss Gaps in Your Resume During a Job Search
How to Discuss Gaps in Your Resume During a Job Search
by Peter AmatoCareer Advice Expert, CPRW
There are few things that make a job seeker more nervous than having recruiter after recruiter scrutinize their work history and inquire about employment gaps. Being asked about where you’ve worked, why you left and what you’re looking for in your next role can be nerve-racking for any candidate, but it’s especially fraught for applicants who have experienced prolonged periods of unemployment.
In addition to researching the company and the role prior to a job interview, this type of job seeker has to prepare an answer to one additional question: Why were you out of work for so long?
There are myriad reasons for employment gaps on resumes. In many cases, a functional resume format can de-emphasize obvious holes in a resume’s timeline, but even this won’t always substitute having a great response at the ready for recruiters who ask about said gaps.
After all, a great response might not just save the interview, it could even improve your odds of being hired.
Let’s break down the most common reasons people experience employment gaps and explore how you might handle each.
5 Common Reasons for Resume Gaps
You left to care for a loved one.
Aging and illness are unavoidable realities for everyone, and they can derail more than just one’s sense of normalcy. Thankfully, recruiters are human beings, too, and will hopefully be understanding if you had to take some time away from work to care for a sick or elderly loved one.
Executive resume and career consultant Wendy Enelow explains that this scenario isn’t necessarily a negative in the eyes of a potential employer.
“This is a fact of life for all too many people these days,” she says. “You might be surprised at the positive response you get and, in fact, people might even be jealous that you had the opportunity to spend quality time with one of your parents before they passed.”
David Nicola, a veteran tech recruiter and the founder and owner of DGK Search, shares Enelow’s sentiment. He believes that the way you frame your extended absence could even make you appear more hirable.
Years back, he recalls enthusiastically hiring an applicant who made an effort to earn an extra, work-related certification while caring for his father. “That, to me, really stood out because of his initiative and drive,” says Nicola.
You left to raise kids or start a family.
One of the more common reasons workers — especially female workers — find themselves with resume gaps is if they have stepped away from the workforce to raise children. According to the 2017 Motherhood in America report, 64 percent of women leave the workforce before having a child. Sixty-six percent of those women return to the workforce at some point.
Add to these facts a 2016 SHRM study that found the average maximum amount of guaranteed maternity leave in the United States is only 14.5 weeks (or roughly 3.6 months).
Nicola advises parents returning to the workforce have a solid, but not-too-detailed, answer ready once they start applying for work. “I suggest [giving] a broad explanation and to not get into a ton of detail. Doing that can lead to side tangents and take away from the reason the candidate is there: to show why they’re the most qualified for the role.”
While it’s illegal, some U.S. employers have been accused of discriminating against pregnant women. And, with paternity leave not fully normalized in the United States, men who have taken time off to raise children should consider their responses equally carefully.
You were laid off.
Experiencing a layoff is another common reason for employment gaps on a resume. Usually, layoffs aren’t a worker’s fault, so there is no shame in admitting during a job interview that you’ve experienced one. The key is to show that you used your time off wisely, regardless of how long your period of unemployment lasted.
Enelow says that showing you’ve been proactive during this period — by, say, taking courses or learning new skills — is what matters most to employers. “Perhaps you volunteered with a charitable or community organization, read extensively about a topic relevant to your career path, tutored, planned special events for your child’s PTA, traveled to expand your knowledge of the world or gained a new language skill,” she says.
To that end, adding coursework you’ve completed or volunteer duties you’ve taken on while unemployed is a great way to show you’ve stayed productive during time away from work. If you’ve volunteered for multiple causes, adding a “Volunteer Work” section to your resume, along with the dates you participated, is a great idea.
You were fired.
While the practical, day-to-day aspects of being out of work might feel the same whether you’ve been laid off or fired, having been terminated from a previous role puts a job seeker in an entirely different (and less advantageous) position.
“That’s a conversation no candidate wants to have with any employer. If it’s embarrassing, if it’s compromising, it’s going to be hard to come back from,” says Nicola. “It’s important to be honest, transparent and upfront as much as you can, but that doesn’t mean that you give all the gory details.”
Workers in this situation are best off framing a firing as a learning experience. That doesn’t mean retelling events in an untruthful way, but instead referring to mistakes as things of the past.
For example, if you were fired for a performance issue, explain the steps you’ve taken to improve the skills that led to your firing. Showing the personal growth you’ve made since being let go can show an employer that you have the potential for professional growth, as well.
You Were Incarcerated
“Talk about a time gap,” says Nicola. “Getting a job when you’ve spent any amount of time incarcerated, that’s going to be the biggest challenge.”
Enelow gives ex-offenders the same advice that she gives people who have been fired,
“Be honest, as potential employers are certainly going to find out and, hopefully, [you can] share with them what you did or learned while in jail.”
If you live in a state that has passed Ban the Box legislation, which prohibits employers from asking about your criminal history, it may be tempting to completely omit mention of past convictions. However, that information is sure to turn up in a background check. So, if the question is raised, be honest.
Do your best to frame past legal punishments as successful opportunities for growth. Following Enelow’s advice by sharing specific ways you grew or were rehabilitated while incarcerated is your safest option. Speaking about relationships with new mentors, having engaged with perspective-expanding programs, or even citing enlightening books you read might also help prove to recruiters you’re a changed person.
Finally, keep in mind that no matter how convincing you are, some crimes can still affect your hiring prospects. “Obviously a person who was in prison for embezzlement is not going to be [hired as] a CPA,” says Nicola.
So, When Do I Bring Up My Resume Gap?
“When a hiring manager brings it up, then it can be addressed. If it’s never brought up, then it’s never brought up,” says Nicola. “Maybe it’s oversight on the recruiter’s part, or maybe that particular gap doesn’t matter or isn't seen as important. I'm not faulting a candidate for not bringing up a gap when it’s the employer’s responsibility.”
As long as you don’t dodge these questions, and as long as you positively frame every element of your past, you’ll minimize any burdens caused by resume gaps. This means answering questions as soon and as honestly as possible, whether they’re tossed your way in the phone screening or onsite interview. Just remember not to go out of your way to bring up gaps, especially when making your first impression.
“I would not address [gaps] in the initial cover letter since you want your letter to focus on the positives and value you bring to an organization,” says Enelow. “No need to get into the ‘weeds’ unless, of course, you’re sending a follow-up letter after an interview and it was brought up during the interview. Then address it briefly and positively.”
Enelow also recommends job seekers not include full dates of employment (i.e., day/month/year) on a resume. Sticking just to the years you were employed will draw less attention to relatively smaller, months-long gaps.
Again, when considering how to write a resume that will draw attention away from employment gaps, remember that a functional format can help distract from more glaring omissions, but not cover them up completely.
The main through-line in both Enelow and Nicola’s advice is that the only productive direction in which a job seeker can move, regardless of the reasons for their resume gaps, is forward. No matter why you’ve been out of work for an extended period, there’s no shortage of advice out there for the unemployed. More than anything, keep in mind that what you were doing during that phase of unemployment might matter more than the factors that led you there.
Peter Amato
Career Advice Expert, CPRW
Peter Amato is a Content Writer at LiveCareer. After earning a degree in film and journalism from San Francisco State University, he began writing about movies, TV, and (mostly) video games for online outlets like Paste Magazine, Fanbyte, and more. For LiveCareer, he writes and develops content about resumes, cover letters, and everything else in the employment space. He is a member of the Professional Association of Résumé Writers & Career Coaches and a Certified Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW).
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GM CEO Talks Strategy To Grow Profit Margins
General Motors CEO Mary Barra told investors Wednesday that GM will rely on new models and a big push to sell more cars in China to boost profits in coming years, as the company tries to shift the spotlight from a mishandled recall of older small cars.
Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer
MILFORD, Mich. (AP) — General Motors CEO Mary Barra told investors Wednesday that GM will rely on new models and a big push to sell more cars in China to boost profits in coming years, as the company tries to shift the spotlight from a mishandled recall of older small cars.
Barra needed to reassure investors that GM has a strong plan going forward. The stock has dropped about 18 percent this year. It rose 2.6 percent in afternoon trading.
GM recalled 2.6 million small cars worldwide earlier this year to fix faulty ignition switches that are now blamed for at least 23 deaths nationwide. Barra said suppliers have made enough parts to fix all of the switches, but only 1.1 million small cars have had the repairs so far.
GM has admitted knowing about the problem for a decade, yet it didn't recall the cars until this February. The switches can cause the engine to stall, deactivating the cars' air bags.
Barra said GM is staying with an estimate of $400 million to $600 million to compensate ignition switch crash victims. The company has hired compensation expert Kenneth Feinberg to pay victims. He made his first payments last week.
New models are the linchpin of GM's strategy to grow profit margins. The company said it expects 27 percent of its global sales to come from new or freshened models next year. That figure will rise to 47 percent by 2019 as it accelerates new model rollouts. Barra wouldn't say how many new models would be introduced each year.
But the new vehicles, coupled with cost savings and other measures, should get GM to a 10 percent pretax profit margin in North America by 2016 and 10 percent for the whole company by early next decade. Profit margin is the percentage of each dollar in revenue a company actually keeps.
GM's "absolute onslaught" of new vehicles starts with midsize pickup trucks that are now arriving in GM dealerships and will be followed by the Chevrolet Trax subcompact SUV early next year, President Dan Ammann said. Those two vehicles should boost annual sales by about 200,000 vehicles, and are critical to GM's plans to expand profit margins, Ammann said.
A new Opel Corsa small car is being shown at the Paris Motor Show this week for sale by year end, and GM plans a new Opel Astra compact next year. Then, in 2015 and 2016, GM will freshen the Chevy Malibu midsize car and Cruze compact, followed by the Chevrolet Equinox small crossover SUV.
In China, GM is pinning high hopes on the Cadillac luxury brand, which has struggled in the U.S. despite earning numerous awards. GM expects to introduce nine new Cadillac models in China over the next five years. China, the company predicted, will become the world's largest luxury car market later this decade.
To handle Chinese growth, GM plans to spend $14 billion through 2018 to open five new assembly plants to support sales of just under 5 million per year. Last year the company sold nearly 3.2 million vehicles in China.
GM also expects Europe to return to profitability in 2016, and says it continues to address challenges in international operations outside of China.
Barra said if the company performs according to plan, dividends will rise. "When we do that our shareholders will receive the return on investment that they deserve," she said, without giving specifics.
GM expects "significant" losses in international operations outside China this year as it pulls the Chevrolet brand out of Europe and launches new products in the Middle East. "Marginal" losses are expected in South America on economic weakness in Brazil and Argentina.
Barra said the ignition switch recall crisis has resulted in cultural changes and a stronger leadership team. And she's now pushing harder for changes.
"For me personally, I'm a little more impatient, and I think that's a good thing," she told reporters at the company's proving ground in Milford, Michigan, north of Detroit.
Investors viewed GM's news more favorably than Monday's outlook from rival Ford Motor Co., which said it expects pretax profits for the year to come in below previous predictions. Ford shares have fallen more than 10 percent since its presentation to investors and were down 1.2 percent to $14.61 in afternoon trading Wednesday.
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Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Vol. 1 (Hardcover)
Rogue archaeologist Doctor Aphra barely escaped Darth Vader’s wrath. If the Dark Lord of the Sith ever learns that she still lives, he’ll hunt her to the ends of the galaxy. But for now, it’s time for a return to what Aphra does best! With killer droids Triple-Zero and BeeTee-One in tow, she’s off in search of the rarest of artifacts — as long as she can stay one step ahead of the Empire, bounty hunters - and just about everyone else! But soon, archaeologist and rebel pilot stand side-by-side when Aphra persuades Luke Skywalker to join her in a journey to the heart of the Screaming Citadel! What secret are they after? And when word gets out, can Han and Leia be far behind them? Collecting STAR WARS: DOCTOR APHRA #1-8, STAR WARS: THE SCREAMING CITADEL #1 and STAR WARS (2015) #31-32.
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FOC Date: Apr 30, 2018
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Computing drives innovation in the sciences, ranging from the human genome project to AIDS vaccine research to environmental monitoring and protection. It’s a discipline that touches almost everything we do. Computer science develops foundational skills to set one up for success no matter where one’s career path leads. At Maryville College, computer science students learn to use mathematical and computational thinking to solve real-world problems by combining proficiency in programming with an understanding of systems. Many diverse opportunities await our students – we welcome you to begin your path with us!
Maryville College Works is our comprehensive career preparation program that is integrated into the College’s four-year liberal arts curriculum. Key components include assessment, advising, networking and professional experiences.
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Chris initially chose math as his major but in taking computer science courses, he realized that it was the critical thinking skills and problem-solving that he loved most about math. This led him to select computer science as his major “because every single problem that comes up is a puzzle that can be solved,” he said. “And the solutions are usually infinite and can be extremely creative.”
Chris recently completed a software engineering internship at Jewelry Television. For his Senior Study, he is using the Genetic Algorithm to develop
an application that will aid with freshman seminar scheduling for Maryville College. “I plan to attend graduate school for my master’s degree and possibly pursue a Ph.D. in computer science. My career goal is to be a software engineer.”
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Evan Ezell '18
Currently: Ph.D. student at the University of Tennessee and ORNL Graduate Research Assistant
While pursuing his doctorate, Evan is working as a graduate research assistant in the Geographic Information Science and Technology Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He interned with the group as an MC student, and another ORNL internship saw him building websites and an iOS application for the Environmental Sciences Division. “Today, my research is focused on big data, data mining and machine learning with applicability to urban systems,” he said. “Maryville College prepared me extremely well because the liberal arts education I received provided an excellent foundation in computer science while not neglecting the connections to other fields of study. The College taught me not to just use a skill to provide a service but rather
to think about the broader implications of my work.”
David White ’14
Currently: pursuing a Master's Degree in Computer Science (focusing on machine learning) at Colorado State University
David entered graduate school with more than five years’ experience working in software development and web applications. He credits Maryville College and its faculty for preparing him for the workforce and advanced study. “Through close connections with faculty and a diverse liberal arts core curriculum, MC gave me the opportunity to explore and grow many interests. This allowed me to find my passion—computer science—and thrive in it,” he said. “Additionally, the opportunities to lead and participate in the programming team, teach as a lab assistant and complete research through the Senior Study and as an intern definitely helped my applications to graduate schools and software companies stand out.”
Libby Rodriguez ’12
Currently: Software Engineer I with Ciena Corporation
As a student at Maryville College, Libby participated in the University of South Florida’s summer Research Experience for Undergraduates in Ubiquitous Sensing to help develop an Android app. After MC, Libby earned a master’s degree in computer science at RPI in Troy, N.Y. She now has a software engineering job in Atlanta, Ga. “Some people might question attending a liberal arts college for a technical degree, but it was precisely the liberal arts mindset that led me to where I am today,” she said. “Maryville College allowed me to explore many different areas, and this proved to help me find something I am truly passionate about.”
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Maryville College graduates have gone on to a variety of positions in area such as database management, programming, and software development, and to top graduate programs in computer science and engineering. Many diverse opportunities await our students—we welcome you to begin your path with us!
Students successfully completing the program of study will have achieved the following:
Communicate mathematical ideas with precision and clarity in both written and oral form
Use mathematical and computational thinking to solve real-world problems
Design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints
Be proficient in one programming language and have a basic knowledge of several others; able to write efficient solutions in various disciplines
Understand the structure of a computing system, the design of its basic components and the interactions of hardware and software components
The curriculum in computer science develops a student's problem-solving ability through the algorithmic approach of organizing, synthesizing, and analyzing information. Enhancing logical thinking skills, computer science has application in a variety of disciplines including bioinformatics, finance, neuroscience, and software engineering.
The Major in Computer Science consists of 54 hours in Computer Science and the related field of Mathematics.
Required courses include:
CSC 111: Introduction to Computer Science I (3 hrs.)
CSC 112: Introduction to Computer Science II (3 hrs.)
CSC 221: Computer Architecture (3 hrs.)
CSC 231: Discrete Structures (3 hrs.)
CSC 241: Data Structures (3 hrs.)
CSC 251: Graphical User Interfaces (3 hrs.)
CSC 299: Professional Practices in Math Sciences (1 hr.)
CSC 312: Algorithm Design and Analysis (3 hrs.)
CSC 313: Database Management Systems (3 hrs.)
CSC 321: Introduction to Systems (3 hrs.)
CSC 349: Selected Topics in Computer Science (3 hrs.)
CSC 351-352: Senior Study (6 hrs.)
CSC 381: Theory of Computation (3 hrs.)
MTH 125: Calculus I (4 hrs.)
MTH 225: Calculus II (4 hrs.)
MTH 232: Linear Algebra (3 hrs.)
Either of the following courses:
MTH 321: Probability and Statistics (3 hrs.)
MTH 326: Numerical Analysis (3 hrs.)
The Minor in Computer Science requires a minimum of 22 credit hours in Computer Science and Mathematics.
One three-credit hour computer science course above the 300-level.
The Maryville Curriculum, often called the “core” curriculum, consists of 51 credit hours. Some general education requirements are completed by virtue of the student’s major; others may be met by demonstration of competence. Note that some courses meet requirements in more than one domain.
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First Year Seminar FYS110
Composition & Speech ENG110 & ENG120
Quantitative Literacy MTH110
Second Language Completion of a 120 course in second language (e.g., SPN120, etc.)
Creative Arts (CA) ART102, ART103, ART110, ART124, ART125, ART126, ART140, MUS140, THT101, THT140,
or 3 Hours credit in any one of the following:
MUSE12, MUSE13, MUSE14, MUSE15, MUSE16, or THT204
Culture and Intercultural Dynamics (CD) WRC370 or an approved study abroad program
PSY/INT249: International Child Welfare: Switzerland
Ethical Citizenship in the World (EC) ETH490
Historical Reasoning (HR) ART212, ART311, HIS149, MUS313 or THT316
Literary Studies (LS) ENG160, ENG170, ENG180, ENG181
Mathematical Reasoning (MR) STA120, CSC111, or MTH125
Empirical Study of Person and Society (PS) ECN101, ECN201, ECN221, PLS211, PSY101, or SOC101
Religion, Spirituality and Critical Thought (RS) PHL149, REL130, REL140, or REL149
[Students must complete 2 courses: 1 life science (SL) and 1 physical science (SP). One of the 2 courses must include a lab] (SL) BIO111, BIO112, BIO113, BIO115, BIO149, or BIO217
(SP) CHM111, CHM121, CHM149, PHY101, PHY149, PHY201
U.S. Pluralism(US) ASL307, ENG180, ENG181, GWS101, HIS112, HIS203, HIS303, PHR321, PSY228, PSY/NSC248, PSY334, SOC101 (If taken at MC only), SOC271, SOC315 or one of the following courses:
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MC students attend computer science conference, computing competition Three Maryville College students recently attended the Mid-Southeast Association for Computing Machinery’s (ACM) fall 2019 conference, and one had the opportunity to present his research. Read More MC awarded $1 million NSF grant The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded a five-year, $1 million grant to fund the College’s Scots Science Scholars (S3) program. Read More MC, PSCC announce articulation agreement The articulation agreement will help students transferring from PSCC earn their bachelor’s degree on a timely schedule and be eligible for more financial aid. Read More Students present at biomedical research conference Four Maryville College seniors presented at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minorities, which was held in Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 14-17. Read More MC enjoys 2018-19 recognitions and rankings MC is enjoying recognitions and rankings from various national publications and organizations. Read More MC to host first-ever Scots Innovation Challenge MC will host an inaugural pitch competition Feb. 28, 2019, and administrators are inviting students, faculty and community members to enter their business ideas. Read More STEMfest planned for Sept. 29 STEMfest, a science fair-based festival celebrating the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, will be held Sept. 29 at Maryville College. Read More Chapel Series focuses on “The Roads We’ve Traveled” “The Roads We’ve Traveled,” the theme for the 2018-2019 chapel series, will help kick off the College's bicentennial year. Read More
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Hire MCL Chicago
MCL Chicago produces critically acclaimed new original comedy musicals every year. Our creative process weaves together written material and structured improvisation to produce dynamic audience interactive experiences that are refreshingly new and unforgettable. Our portfolio of shows can easily transfer and thrive in storefront theaters as well as large prosceniums. Scroll down to learn more about the hilariously fun music comedy shows MCL has to offer.
Pat Dwyer
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Please feel free to contact Pat regarding all the MCL Chicago show offerings we can bring to you.
Chicago Doo-Wop Dreams
From Connie's Pizza on the South Side of Chicago to the biggest stages in the world, join four Chicago Boys on their journey to fame and back. On the road to success they meet smarmy producers, money-hungry managers, an aging diva and even “Roy Orbeson.” Through the joys and struggles of a life on tour, the Chicago Boys have to stick together to make it to the top.
MCL Chicago honors the jukebox musical (“Jersey Boys”, “Mamma Mia!”, “That Thing You Do”) in "Chicago Doo-Wop Dreams." This hybrid musical weaves together improvised premieres, a cappella covers, and original songs that are soon-to-be American standards all while being accompanied by a four piece band. Four men. Four mics. Four-part harmony.
MCL Chicago (Debut): Jan. 17 - Feb. 28, 2015, Extension Mar. 6 - Apr. 18, 2015 (20 performances)
Leela Arts Center (Des Plaines, IL): Feb. 19 - 28, 2016 (6 performances) Record setting attendance for Leela.
MCL Chicago Revival: May 14 - 29, 2016 (6 performances)
"Takes the 'jukebox musical' to a whole new level," Chicago Stage Standard (RECOMMENDED)
"A skilled comedic cast that, with...improvised numbers combined with classic covers make it unpredictably funny," Newcity Stage (RECOMMENDED)
"It was a great run and you helped us expand our audience, in fact this was our best outing since opening in August, 2014. #1 in total paid attendance, and in AGR. Well done." - Charlie Beck (Leela Arts Center)
Musical theater patrons. 50s/60s music fans. Age: 45+
Audiences for this show tend to skew a little older, but it is absolutely entertaining for all ages.
"Chicago Doo-Wop Dreams" Electronic Press Kit
Yippee Ki-Yay Merry Christmas: A DIE HARD Christmas Musical
It's Christmas Eve at Nakatomi Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. New York cop Bruce McClane is there to rekindle love between himself and his estranged wife. Everyone seems headed toward a merry Christmas until Hans Solo and his group of German terrorists take everyone in the building hostage...except McClane.
It's not hard to die from laughing in this hilarious critically acclaimed musical tribute to the classic action film "Die Hard." For the past two holiday seasons this show has run to sold out houses in Chicago and would be a great, and different, addition to any holiday line-up. Of have a summer blockbuster and run the show during that season. Yippee easily adapts to any time of the year.
MCL Chicago (Debut): Nov. 29 - Dec. 27, 2014, Extension Jan. 3 - 12, 2015 (8 performances)
MCL Chicago Revival: Dec. 4, 2015 - Jan. 9, 2016 (20 performances)
Freeosk Corporate Holiday Party: Dec. 10, 2015 (private buyout showing)
"Get a kick out of MCL's musical tribute...Yippee ki-yay, indeed." -Chicago Reader RECOMMENDED
"The perfect contrast of silly fight scenes and upbeat, catchy musical numbers, 'Yippee Ki-Yay, Merry Christmas' sheds new, ridiculous light on the [holiday] classic." -The Sketch Review
"Over-the-top musical numbers, hilarious characters, and, of course, a ton of geeky Die Hard references." -Concierge Preferred
Comedy lovers. Action movie fans. Age: 15+
This show draws a non-traditional theater crowd. It's perfect for generating new patrons. Plus you don't need to have seen "Die Hard" to enjoy the show.
"Yippee Ki-Yay Merry Christmas" Electronic Press Kit
Music Comedy Allstars
Are you looking for hilarious fun musical comedy for audiences of all ages and types? Need someone to host your fundraiser, concert, or corporate conference? The Music Comedy Allstars are exactly what you're looking for! MCL Chicago has an incredible ensemble of talented, funny, and engaging performers/musicians who can bring all the fun of attending an MCL show directly to you.
Music Comedy Allstars can perform clean comedy for all ages, and can customize a performance specifically for you and your event. Our cast members have performed comedy all over the world with famed comedy institutions like The Second City and iO Improv Olympic, with professional children's theater groups in Chicago, and of course at MCL itself. If you are looking for something that will make your event unforgettable, this is it.
Where We've Performed
Naperville Men's Glee Club "Heroes 2016" Concert - MC'd and performed
Salesforce Corporate Workshop - Customized a workshop using the fundamentals of improvisation to increase communication skills, creative thinking, and confidence in the workforce.
Alpha Xi Delta (DePaul University) - Bid Day performance
Naperville Men's Glee Club "Spring Invitational Showcase 2014" - MC'd the concert and performed
Comedy lovers. Music lovers. Fun lovers. Age: All Ages! Kid friendly show to Adults only shows. We'll work to develop exactly what you're looking for.
VAMP: A Music Comedy Show
VAMP is the perfect show for your birthday, bachelor/bachelorette party, corporate event, fraternity/sorority social, community festival, or any special event. Bring a group to a VAMP Home Show (every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. at MCL - Tickets), or have the VAMP Touring Company come to you! Either way VAMP is perfect show to celebrate, and we'd love to celebrate with you. Check out VAMP's various touring packages on its website.
Voted "Best atmosphere for musical improv" in Newcity's Best of Chicago 2016, VAMP is a twice-weekly showcase of Chicago's strongest musical comedy talent. Each week cast member Key Holders and house band The Vampers present, BYOB drinks in hand, a hilarious night of audience interactive music comedy. It's like "Whose Line Is It Anyway," but everyone is Wayne Brady.
Every Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. at MCL Chicago - BUY TICKETS - VAMP will soon be entering its 3rd year in its open run.
"Punchy, devil-may-care presentation style and quick-witted, self-aware performers...makes for sixty minutes of memorable, melodious comedy." -Newcity Stage (RECOMMENDED)
"Hilarious musicals in front of sold-out crowds weekly...a night of side-hurting fun that will not break the bank." -Concierge Preferred
"I had part of my sister's Bachelorette Party at MCL Friday June 5th for VAMP and it was great!!" -Yelp Review
Comedy lovers. Music lovers. Fun lovers. Age: All ages! VAMP weekly performances at MCL are drinking shows, but VAMP also has kid friendly and clean comedy versions of the show.
VAMP Electronic Press Kit
MCL Chicago currently does not license its works for premieres in new venues.
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Nobody wants to take away your french fries and hamburgers, I love those things too. But if you can make them with something that is less damaging to your health, we should do that.
— Michael Bloomberg, CBS News, Dec. 5, 2006
Trans Fats a Thing of the Past Under Bloomberg
On Dec. 6, 2006, the Board of Health voted to make New York the nation’s first city to ban artificial trans fats at restaurants. Many industry representatives called the ban burdensome and unnecessary. “We don’t think that a municipal health agency has any business banning a product the Food and Drug Administration has already approved,” said Dan Fleshler, a spokesman for the National Restaurant Association. Like most of Bloomberg's bans, it affected the bottom line of those who could least afford it. “This will be better for people’s health, but we’d like to know where to go from here,” said O’Neil Whyte, a baker at Sweet Chef Southern Styles Bakery in Harlem. “Things without trans fat are harder to get and more expensive.”
The High Cost Of Replacing Trans Fats
24,000 Local Eateries Affected
Restaurateurs objected to Bloomberg and the City Health Commissioner's proposal to phase trans fats out of New York's 24,000 eating establishments by July 2008, arguing the change would be too expensive and complicated.
$12-$14 Billion Nationally
On a national scale, the FDA estimates the cost of the transition to food manufacturers will be $12-$14 billion. They will have to pay to research and test new ingredients, plus reprint labels and repackage products, which could cost up to $200,000 per product,
At The Expense Of Rainforests?
Critics warn that a common replacement, palm oil, is not that much healthier and is also bad for the environment. It's harvested from the fruit of palm oil trees growing in the rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia and threatens their destruction.
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth in a Rubber Dinghy
By Addison Nugent
Deep beneath the earth’s surface, in mountain tunnels, Antarctic ice, and abandoned zinc and gold mines, physicists search for the elusive ‘ghost particle’ known as neutrino. Spat out of supernovas, colliding galaxies, and the Big Bang itself, about 100 trillion of these ghostly subatomic entities careen through our bodies at nearly the speed of light every second, going unnoticed because of their miniscule mass and neutral charge. To detect them at all, scientists the world over have had to build giant subterranean observatories which they must move around in by row boat. To the eye of a vintage sci-fi fan, these strangely beautiful facilities might look like they’ve come straight out of Barbarella or Flash Gordon…
Neutrino detection chambers like SNO, Borexino, and Super Kamiokande (pictured above) are breathtaking feats of engineering located in some of the most remote regions on the planet. Because neutrinos can be confused with other subatomic entities such as cosmic rays, detectors must be nestled deep within the earth where only the infinitesimal ‘ghost particles’ can penetrate.
Super Kamiokande
The Super Kamiokande is the world’s largest neutrino detector, located 1,000 (3,300 feet) meters underground in the Mozumi zinc mine in Hida’s Kamioka area of Japan.
This enormous array of light detectors surrounding 50,000 gallons of super pure distilled water inside a domed tank, acts like a trap for neutrinos. The chamber lies in wait for this particle that weighs next to nothing and hardly interacts with ordinary matter at all. On the rare occasion it does, it produces a ghostly ring-shaped flash of light thanks to the 13,000 photomultiplier detectors (PMT’S) covering the walls.
Inside the tank of Super Kamiokande. A detector called “photomultiplier tube” / source
When the neutrino collides with an atom in water, creating an electron, physicists can trace the colliding electron’s path, pinpointing the location of the source (be it a dying star, a catastrophic cosmic event, or our own sun) of the neutrino.
Completed in 1996, the observatory was designed to study solar and atmospheric neutrinos, search for proton decay, as well as keep an eye on the Milky Way Galaxy for supernovae– those stellar explosions that briefly outshine an entire galaxy, radiating as much energy as the Sun or any ordinary star might emit over its lifespan. Only three or four supernovas happen in our galaxy every century.
Physicist Neil Degrasse Tyson visited Super Kamiokande in the 2014 reboot of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos. Source
Oh, and all maintenance and PMT cleaning is performed via rowboat!
SNO (Sudbury Neutrino Observatory)
However impressive previous neutrino detectors are (measurements began to be taken in the 1960s) they’re still only able to observe about half of the of the neutrinos projected by the Standard Solar Model. In 1984, physicist Herb Chen proposed the use of heavy water to capture more so called ‘flavors’ of neutrinos. (There are three types of neutrinos called ‘flavors’: the electron neutrino, the muon neutrino, and the tau neutrino). While Super Kamiokande can only detect electron neutrinos, SNO could detect them all.
Located in one of the deepest mines in the world, the Creighton Mine in Sudbury, Canada, SNO was a 6-meter-radius acrylic vessel filled with 1,1000 tons of heavy water. Within the vessel was a giant geodesic sphere covered in 9,600 PMTs.
The SNO neutrino facility was turned off in 2006 but has since been repurposed for a variety of experiments including dark matter detection. Buried 2km beneath the surface, SNOLAB is the deepest clean room facility in the world.
The Borexino Detector
Borexino, similar to SNO, is a stainless steel sphere that holds 2,000 PMTs. Located at the Labortori Nazionali del Gran Sasso near L’Aquila, Italy it is designed to detect low-energy solar neutrinos in real time.
In 2010, Borexino observed geoneutrinos, emitted from the Earth’s molten interior, for the very first time.
Physicists preparing the vessels assembly … (a.k.a doing some really complicated-looking stuff) / source
In 2015 the Nobel Prize for Physics was shared by Arthur B. MacDonald from the SNO observatory and Takaaki Kajita from Super Kamiokande “for the discovery of Neutrino Oscillations, which shows that neutrinos have mass.”
Physicists are still unsure of the practical application of the study of neutrinos; are they merely messengers born of cataclysmic events or do they hold the key that unlocks the theory of everything?
While we wait for answers, we may enjoy the subterranean detectors of the ghost particle as the wonderfully strange inadvertent works of art that they are.
By Addison Nugent, a Paris-based decadent literature, occult, and Victorian technology enthusiast. She has an MA in English literature and is currently pursuing her PhD in creepy books that no one likes at the Sorbonne. You can follow her on instagram for updates on new publications.
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County working on foreign trade zone at Miami International Airport
Written by Camila Cepero on June 13, 2017
Miami-Dade’s Aviation Department is still working to set up a foreign trade zone magnet site on Miami International Airport property, anticipating that the approval will come by the end of the summer. Officials have said that the zone will attract new business opportunities and better utilize vacant cargo and non-terminal areas.
Emilio González, Miami-Dade Aviation Department director and CEO, first told Miami Today of the plan in April 2016.
The airport first began talking with PortMiami, the grantee of the foreign trade zone (FTZ), and then had its federal application moved forward.
“An airport is all about real estate, and if the airport doesn’t grow it’s bad for business,” Dr. González told a crowd at a panel event last week.
As Miami Today reported, Miami International Airport was declared the first pharmaceutical hub in the US and only second worldwide in late 2015 by the International Air Transport Association, following a year and a half of negotiations.
“MIA’s big pharma numbers have gone up 80% in the last five years without this designation… so this is a very important thing for us,” Dr. González said at the time. Officials, he said, plan to “aggressively” market MIA as an international air pharma hub that allows companies to transport very high-value, low-weight items through Miami.
The new FTZ site on airport property will allow manufacturers to lease available airport property and have their tariffs deferred, reduced or eliminated.
On Nov. 1, 2016, the Miami-Dade County Commission approved an application to the US Department of Commerce that would designate the airport as an FTZ magnet site.
The application was then submitted to the US Department of Commerce’s Foreign Trade Zone Board in Washington.
Once a decision has been made about the airport’s application, the Foreign Trade Zone Board will notify PortMiami, the grantee of the FTZ.
Officials expect the certification to be finished by the end of the summer, Dr. González said last week.
The airport FTZ has the potential to generate $7.7 million a year in lease revenue and create an esti-mated 1,500 jobs at the airport.
Foreign trade zones lure businesses because the sites allow goods to be unloaded, manufactured, reassembled, tested, sampled, processed, repacked and re-exported without intervention by US Customs authorities.
Nonetheless, foreign trade zones are approved in part by US Customs and Border Protection because the areas are in or near ports of entry.
Potential site users in the airport’s FTZ include auto parts, electronics, textiles, footwear, perishables, metals, minerals, pharmaceuticals, avionics and machinery equipment companies.
Dr. González said he expects “a lot of light manufacturing for avionics and consumer goods.”
“[The airport] has some capacity left to house that,” he said, “and we will do P3 projects on the cargo side to create more space.”
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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is a “house of brands” and that ensures it will be one of the few traditional automakers to survive the disruption the car industry is facing from the rise of electric and self-driving cars, according to chief executive officer Mike Manley
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV is a “house of brands” and that ensures it will be one of the few traditional automakers to survive the disruption the car industry is facing from the rise of electric and self-driving cars, according to chief executive officer Mike Manley.
Manley’s vision, like that of his iconic predecessor Sergio Marchionne, is based on the view that distinctive brands such as Jeep, Alfa Romeo and Maserati give the Italian-American company an advantage over mass volume producers.
Manley, 55, who succeeded Marchionne in July a few days before he died, is under pressure to deliver a turnaround of the carmaker’s unprofitable Asia business and revamp its European one amid massive investments needed to guide Fiat-Chrysler into the era of self-driving electric cars and new mobility services.
“I’m 100 % sure” that Fiat Chrysler will be able to survive because “we are fundamentally a house of brands,” Manley said in an interview last month at the company’s Turin headquarters for a new biography of Marchionne.
In his last sit-down interview in January 2018 at his mansion in Michigan, Marchionne predicted that carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk becoming commodities amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased.
The industry will divide into segments, with premium brands managing to hold onto their cachet while mere people-transporters struggle to cope with the onslaught from disruptors like Tesla Inc and Google’s Waymo, Marchionne said at the time. He warned that the namesake Fiat brand is the one more at risk of being “commoditised” inside its portfolio of products.
“I don’t think that we have any brand that will fit into a bland character,” Manley said in the interview. He believes the Fiat brand has a future, citing the success of its iconic 500 subcompact, which posted record deliveries after a decade on the market. “Our brands have shown they will be able to survive.”
Pietro Gorlier, who leads Fiat Chrysler in Europe, echoed Manley’s outlook in a separate interview for the book at his Mirafiori office in Turin.
He sees the Italian brand having a bright future in Europe with its 500 family, which also includes the 500X SUV, and by developing the “concept of mobility.”
At the Geneva car show in March, Fiat unveiled the Centoventi prototype, a battery-powered electric car that can be fully customized by clients and could be Fiat’s answer for urban mobility services like robo-taxis or ride-hailing services.
Manley has signaled in the last few weeks that Fiat Chrysler is open to explore ways to cooperate or even merge with other carmakers. Fresh talks with Peugeot have begun for joint investments, people familiar with the matter have said. When asked if Fiat was holding talks with the French carmaker for a deal, Manley declined to comment.
The Fiat Chrysler CEO spoke in a joint interview with chief financial officer Richard Palmer for the book “Sergio Marchionne,” which will be published April 30 in Italian by Sperling & Kupfer.
The book revealed that Palmer and Manley were the two candidates that Elkann had planned to propose to the board of directors July 21, after he discovered that Marchionne was never going to come back after a surgery he underwent few weeks before.
In those dramatic hours, Palmer took himself out of the race, clearing the way for the head of Jeep, Fiat’s most valuable unit.
So Elkann proposed Manley, who’d led the revival at Jeep, where sales rose to more than 1.6 million in 2018 from 300,000 in 2009. Palmer declined to comment on the matter.
Palmer, who stayed on as CFO and was appointed to the board, is working closely with both Manley and Elkann on Fiat Chrysler strategy. He also has a new responsibility for mergers and acquisitions.
Palmer said everyone who worked with Marchionne was “enriched” by the experience. “Marchionne didn’t think of himself as an executive, he considered himself as a fixer.
He hated long decision-making for an issue, he just wanted to solve it.”
For the CFO, Marchionne’s legacy is an inspiration. “He used to say that leadership is a privilege and he felt the responsibility for the performance of the team and for all the organisation.”
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Design Work Moving Forward on 5th Street Complete Street
The goal of the 5th Street Complete Street project is to reduce potential for collisions between pedestrians, vehicles and cyclists.
The 5th Street Complete Street design between Williams and Spring Street.
The 5th Street Complete Street project is moving forward with a revised design for the Tech Square area between Williams and West Peachtree Streets as a result of ongoing collaboration with area stakeholders.
Between Williams and West Peachtree Streets, 5th Street is busy with students, employees and retail traffic due to the multiple restaurants, an Amazon drop-off center and several other businesses. The goal of the 5th Street Complete Street project is to reduce potential for collisions between pedestrians, vehicles, and cyclists along the entirety of the corridor. In the Tech Square area, the project must also endeavor to maintain the street’s vibrancy.
Camera footage of the corridor as it currently exists.
The initial design proposal, which was presented to the public in fall 2018 for feedback, included two protected bike lanes, one in each direction. In sharing this initial design with key stakeholders, including Georgia Tech and the City of Atlanta, Midtown Alliance learned that the removal of on-street parking required to create these two protected bike lanes could potentially impact area retailers. The new design proposes a two-way cycle track along the southern edge of the roadway and two mid-block crossings to facilitate pedestrian movements. It also maintains almost all on-street parking.
“We think the revised design is exciting in that it addresses the priorities of all stakeholders and provides us the opportunity to partner with the City and Georgia Tech to improve the safety and experience of the Tech Square area,” said Cladie Washburn, Director of the Capital Projects Program at Midtown Alliance.
The project corridor includes more than Tech Square. Indeed, it extends half mile east to Myrtle Street. The proposed design for the area east of Tech Square includes increased visibility for the bike lanes, reorganization of sidewalks to provide easier accessibility and ADA-compliant intersections. The original design proposed in fall 2018 remains the same and will be further detailed as the project begins the next phase of design.
Final designs on the project are expected to be delivered by early 2020, and construction is expected to begin by late 2020. Follow the project’s progress by visiting the project webpage.
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Find out which intersections in Midtown Alliance experience the most foot traffic, see which days and months were the busiest and read about more trends we observed from our pedestrian counters.
Midtown Alliance’s Tree Program Helps Keep Over 2,500 Trees Healthy
From Oaks to Elms and Cypresses, Midtown’s lush canopy of trees is an integral part of the district’s walkable environment. But many residents, workers, and visitors in the district don’t know there is a team of caretakers who maintain it.
Our quick-hitting,“by-the-numbers” look at just some of Midtown Alliance’s programmatic impact this year.
Before Atlanta closes out the decade, check out our sampling of 2019 district highlights from Midtown Alliance and our partners.
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Flurry: Free-to-play gaming revenue overtakes premium on App Store
Revenue generated by so-called ‘Freemium’ gaming apps surpassed that of traditional paid-for (Premium) games on Apple’s App Store last month, according to a new study by apps analytics firm Flurry. The study tracked the top 100 grossing games in January and June of this year on the iOS platform. It found that Freemium apps represented 39 percent of the top gaming revenue generated on the App Store in January, but rose to account for 65 percent by last month.
“The traction of the Freemium business model is undeniable and growing fast,” said Flurry’s Jeferson Valadares in a blog post. “In fact, with games often occupying more than 75 percent of all top 100 grossing apps in the app store, it’s the single most dominating business model in the mobile apps industry today.”
Freemium apps use the free-to-play model, where the game is given away for free, and then the consumer can purchase virtual currency and/or virtual goods through in-app-purchases. This is in contrast to the Premium model, which simply means charges for the download.
Flurry data shows that the number of people who spend money in a free game ranges from 0.5 percent to 6 percent depending on the quality of the game and its core mechanics. “Although this means that more than 90 percent of players will not spend a single penny, it also means that players who love your game spend much more than the US$0.99 you were considering charging for the app,” said Valadares. “It’s not unheard of for individual players to spend into the tens of thousands in a game they like.”
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Miguel Milá
Miguel Milá Sagnier, Barcelona, 1931.
Miguel Milá, who started his career in the late 1950s, sees himself as a pre-industrial designer. Together with André Ricard, Antoni de Moragas, Oriol Bohigas and Rafael Marquina, among others, he was the co-founder of the ADI FAD association, set up to promote and disseminate industrial design both nationally and internationally.
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September 01, 2015 Articles and Books on Maugham Christmas Holiday Glenway Wescott Review
"Somerset Maugham and Posterity" – Glenway Wescott
Images of Truth - Glenway Wescott
Wescott, Glenway. Images of Truth. Remembrances and Criticism. New York: Harper and Row, 1962.
I am going to talk about Wescott's book, or more accurately, a chapter from his book, with delight and indulgence: "Somerset Maugham and Posterity."
Glenway Wescott (1901–1987) was an American author, one of the expatriates in the famous '20s and someone who knew Maugham personally since they met in 1928; their friendship continued for years to come.
This very interesting chapter was first published in Harper's Magazine in 1947, later as introduction to The Maugham Reader (1950), which was suggested by Maugham himself, and then incorporated in Wescott's own collection of essays in 1962.
The 1962 version is much extended with the addition of an analysis of the short story "The Treasure." This will be the edition discussed in this post.
Somerset Maugham and Posterity
In 1947 Maugham was seventy-three years old, about time to think about his literary heritage. Indeed, Maugham had already thought about it, quite thoroughly in The Summing Up (1938).
However, verdicts from others didn't seem too optimistic, and I am glad to say that Wescott was an exception. And indeed, he did more than that. He pointed out why and did an apologia for our author.
It is an interesting epigraph that Wescott chooses to put, nothing less than from Virginia Woolf: "A rule of criticism: 'Do not dictate to your author; try to become him'" (59).
Wescott points out a very important guide for reading Maugham:
Maugham, characteristically, hints more than he expounds; which is just as well, if your interest is personal and serious. You can make what you wish of his helpfulness, to suit your case. (60)
There are a lot of themes and food for thought in a Maugham story, not to mention a novel, which I attempted to show in "The Force of Circumstance."
Wescott doesn't just say that, but he has evidence to back himself up.
He writes about his reading of a much ignored novel, and I wonder if it is still read, Christmas Holiday. It is a most intriguing mature novel, in which one can find Maugham's style (both humorous and serious) and the themes that are close to his heart.
Wescott reads it as a social commentary, or better (as we know how Maugham frowns upon that term), just a commentary on human nature and situation that keeps recurring when the historical setting for it is ripe. An acute philosophical and historical observation and analysis.
Wescott refuses to believe that behind the simplicity of style there is only superficiality, as some lazy readers would believe:
some readers depend a great deal on verbal associations and style in general, as indications of seriousness of thought: massive abstruse specialized words, complicatedness and elaboration in other ways as well, and a mysterious solemnity. (68–9)
He is convinced that Maugham, when creating his immemorial stories, gave more thoughts to them than he cared to brag about to the public. Wescott expounded his theory on Christmas Holiday–which "explains more of the human basis of fascism and nazism and communism than anyone else has done" (71 & ff.)–to Maugham himself. Although as Wescott points out, Maugham was usually reluctant to hear anything about his own works, this time he listened, and pronounced:
"Certainly I had those things in the back of my mind while I was writing it. But if I had insisted on them I should have spoiled my story. It is not the business of a novelist to tell his readers what they are to think of his characters and his plot. If you want your work of fiction to be read, and you have some point that you wish to make, you must bring it in discreetly. Your reader may not take your meaning, or it may not interest him. You must let him read for his pleasure." (74–5)
As for the short story "The Treasure," Wescott compares its perfection to "one of those clocks which need no winding up" (77).
However, Wescott isn't too enthusiastic about Of Human Bondage, which lacks the later Maugham's touch of magic. He sees the overt class consciousness as its weakness. This is indeed an interesting point. Last night I picked up Forster's A Room with a View after feeling so chagrined by the narrative style of an insignificant novel. At this point of time, I can hardly say if I had read the classic before; if I had, it was out of obligation and I had forgotten about it completely.
From the very opening page what do we have? Class consciousness. Without it, the novel would have made no sense at all, and it went on for chapters, perhaps to the end of the book.
Admittedly, it was written almost ten years before Of Human Bondage, but the world didn't change as fast then. And if we ask ourselves today, is class consciousness gone? Or is it simply not politically correct to behave as if it isn't?
Maugham, a few years before Wescott's article, pondered to himself that one of the delusions of America is that "there is no class-consciousness in the country" (A Writer's Notebook. London: Heinemann, 1949, p. 311).
All this is not just a stubborn defence against any sort of criticism towards my favourite author, but simply using the reading of his works, and others' criticism of him to examine our own prejudice, to take the courage to look inward, as individuals, as society, which is what makes his works significant.
How to Read Maugham and Maugham's Popular Unpopularity
Wescott further advises:
If you are looking for deep thoughtfulness in a story or a novel by Maugham, you cannot expect to have it underlined for you as such. You must use your head, in order not to mistake simplicity for insignificance; and you must learn to recognize his idea in that envelope of reality in which ideas do actually generate, in incident and in dialogue and in little sequences of cause and effect. Also you will need to read somewhat slowly, pondering as you go along, and to bear it all in mind for some time afterward, weighing it against your own experience and ideas and feelings. Otherwise Maugham is not the author for you, and may never be. (69)
This is useful advice for reading any good book, or any book that has some meanings for you.
More than affirming Maugham's worth, Wescott also investigates the reasons behind the animosity against Maugham's claim to posterity.
Wescott ventures that the resentment can be due to the fact that Maugham throughout the years kept producing steadily, working indefatigably with admirable professionalism, while others were still waiting for, or blabbering on about, their inspiration, "all blow and no go," and their expectation to mould contemporary opinions (61).
He attributes Edmund Wilson's vituperative criticism as out of miscomprehension of Maugham's works and saturation by Maugham's steady pace of unending creativity (62).
Now, Maugham was also to blame, according to Wescott, for being too modest himself. His humble opinions of himself were only too gleefully repeated by his detractors (62–3).
Lastly, there are the "real believers in unpopularity" (63). Needless to say, Maugham's commercial success was only too vulgar.
Before I end this post, I would like to mention Wescott's irrefutable point. Still about the "problematic" simplicity in communication, in language, in style. The apparent effortlessness.
Why should we take Maugham seriously?
I gather that in his formative years he studied everything they (Maugham's contemporaries) were doing; then considered, in his reading of all the still-valid fiction of the past, every sort of parallel; carried the lesson forward in speculation upon the future; and regularly applied it to his day's work, most earnestly desiring not to have written vain. (66)
he has written a great amount, so as to constitute a distinct Maugham-world into which his readers can enter, of which they can learn the idiom and the implications, each volume helping them to understand the next, building up their response to the next. (67)
He has a reading and speaking knowledge of five languages, and has read everything, including all the classics of religion and metaphysics, studiously. He is the most serious of men, seeking the general truth of all things, holding himself responsible for his every belief of disbelief, never fooling himself or others, thinking hard. It would be odd indeed if his production of books, even unpretentious stories, were as light weight as the common estimation has it. (68)
Listen to this, and try to imagine yourself working as he does. Week in and week out, year after year, in whatever circumstances–though surrounded by frivolity, though assailed by bothers and anxieties, and touched upon occasion as all men are by exceeding affection or pity or self-pity or anger–regularly every morning he goes to his desk and labors at his writing. (80)
Indeed in his middle life he made some voyage every year or so, notably to the Orient and around the South Seas, in what must have seemed a carefree manner. But think of the cargo of fiction he brought back upon each return voyage! (81)
Furthermore, in Maugham's case, the time he spends at his desk is only a part of the labor. All his stories and novels have been worked out in his mind before he ever takes his neat pen in hand. [...] All this goes on in his head; not in Darwin's three hours but in the other twenty-one, when he rouses too early in the morning, when he sits by the fire, when he is taking short salubrious walks. (81–2)
Do you simply dismiss someone with this impressive CV because he can talk to and about a beachcomber as well as to and about a philosopher in a language that both can understand? Or give him the benefit of the doubt and think hard about it?
Wescott also discusses Katherine Anne Porter, Colette, Thornton Wilder, Thomas Mann, Isak Dinesen, and Goudeket in Images of Truth; it can be borrowed from the Open Library. If you fancy the earlier version, you can read the introduction to The Maugham Reader or download from Harper's archive.
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How to cite this:
"'Somerset Maugham and Posterity' - Glenway Wescott." My Maugham Collection. Blogger, 1 September 2015. Web. [date of access]. Link: http://mymaughamcollection.blogspot.com/2015/08/somerset-maugham-posterity-wescott-glenway.html
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Great post! 74-5 is probably why I got into reading Maugham. I was just recently talking to my wife about Maugham's amazing work ethic. Also, all those hazardous trips he made to the East just for the sake of our entertainment, enjoyment, and (in some cases) edification.
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Thanks, Mike. He must be one of the writers who made a serious effort to establish writing as a profession, outlining professional competencies, popular jargon of the day, that writing isn't a pastime, that it should be taken as any other profession and that it is a full time job.
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The UN Headquarters To Be Powered With Green Electricity From Gandhi Solar Park Gifted by India
The UN headquarters will be powered with green electricity when the Gandhi Solar Park gifted by India comes online on September 24
The installation costing about $1 million will generate 50 kilowatts of electricity from the 193 solar panels. Pixabay
The UN headquarters will be powered with green electricity when the Gandhi Solar Park gifted by India comes online on September 24 symbolising New Delhi’s commitment to fighting climate change.
The installation costing about $1 million will generate 50 kilowatts of electricity from the 193 solar panels, each representing a UN member nation.
India is also donating a Gandhi Peace Garden made up of 150 trees, which will be located at a university campus in Old Westbury as another environmental gift.
The two gifts that come in the year of the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth showcase two elements in the fight against climate change: Generating green energy from renewable resources through the solar park and using the trees to sequester (or capture back from the environment) carbon emissions that contribute to global warming.
The UN will also be releasing a special stamp on Tuesday to commemorate Gandhi’s birth anniversary. Wikimedia Commons
The gifts mesh in with the focus of the high-level meetings of the UN General Assembly this year — fighting climate change, which Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called a “battle for our lives”.
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The UN will also be releasing a special stamp on Tuesday to commemorate Gandhi’s birth anniversary. (IANS)
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Collision with a school bus in Waldport
Oct 2, 2018 | Daily News
Minor injuries aboard the bus
Driver of car badly injured, Life Flighted to Corvallis Trauma Center
At about 8:00 AM, Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a report of an injury collision near the 3700 block of South Crestline Drive in Waldport between a school bus and another vehicle.
Newport Police Sergeant Lance Cummings was in the area off duty and first to arrive. Responding deputies and troopers with the Oregon State Police were able to coordinate with the Lincoln County School District for safe transport of the students from the bus to the schools. Lincoln County School Resource Deputy Dalynn Shinholster was called to the schools to assist with the investigation regarding the students from the bus.
The Major Crash Team was activated and additional investigators and resources were called to the scene. Some of the students required medical attention for minor injuries. The driver of the other vehicle, Kenneth James Hall age 60 of Waldport, suffered serious injuries and was transported to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Corvallis via Life Flight.
The investigation revealed that the school bus was northbound on South Crestline Drive when it was struck nearly head-on by a grey Chrysler minivan which was southbound on South Crestline Drive. The minivan crossed the centerline and collided with the bus in the southbound lane.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office will conduct further investigation.
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Tags: Susan Sarandon | Slams | Disgusting | DNC | Email Leaks
Susan Sarandon Slams 'Disgusting' Anti-Sanders Email Scandal
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By Bill Hoffmann | Monday, 25 July 2016 02:12 PM
Susan Sarandon says supporters of Bernie Sanders will continue their push to get the Vermont senator in the White House and calls the scandal over the Democratic Party's secret plan to stop his candidacy "disgusting."
The Oscar-winning actress, along with fellow Hollywood liberals Danny Glover and Shailene Woodley, joined 1,000 protestors outside the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia Monday to promote their ongoing support for Sanders.
"Bernie has ignited a spark and we're not letting that go," Sarandon, star of "Thelma and Louise" and "Dead Man Walking," told The Young Turks, a liberal political reform movement.
"It's important to know that this army is going to continue, and we're not resting on anything on this election."
Of the leaked emails appearing to show former Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz plotting to destroy Sanders' presidential bid in favor of Hillary Clinton, Sarandon said:
"That's so disgusting ... You know, [Richard] Nixon resigned when they broke into the headquarters," Sarandon said.
"And now you find all this tampering going on ... I think we really have to ask what's happened to us, in terms of what we're willing to sacrifice to get our person in."
She added that the email shocker "doesn't come as a surprise" to her.
In March, Sarandon stunned her left-leaning fans by saying she might prefer Donald Trump to "bring the revolution" over Clinton if the general election came down to them as the two front-runners.
Criticizing Clinton's stance on issues such as fracking and the economy, Sarandon told MSNBC's Chris Hayes:
"She hasn't voted right, so what would make you think that once she gets in she's going to suddenly go against the people that have given her millions and millions of dollars? . . . Some people feel Donald Trump will bring the revolution immediately."
"If he gets in then things will really explode . . . The status quo is not working and I think it's dangerous to think that we can continue the way we are with the militarized police force . . . with the death penalty, with the low minimum wage, with threats to women's rights.
"And think that you can't do something huge to turn that around because the country is not in good shape. If you're in the middle class, it's disappearing."
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Susan Sarandon, Slams, Disgusting, DNC, Email Leaks
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Trump Administration Covertly Halts EPA Public Communications
By Kate Sheppard On 1/24/17 at 3:04 PM EST
Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt testifies before a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, January 18. Joshua Roberts/Reuters
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Donald Trump EPA Climate Change
This story was originally published by The Huffington Post and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
The Environmental Protection Agency has frozen its grant programs, according to sources there. EPA staff has been instructed to freeze all its grants ― an extensive program that includes funding for research, redevelopment of former industrial sites, air quality monitoring and education, among other things ― and told not to discuss this order with anyone outside the agency, according to a Hill source with knowledge of the situation.
An EPA staffer provided the information to the congressional office anonymously, fearing retaliation.
It's unclear whether the freeze is indefinite or temporary as the agency transitions fully to the Trump administration; the Senate has not yet confirmed Trump's pick for EPA administrator, Scott Pruitt. It's also not clear the immediate impact the grant freeze would have on programs across the country, since EPA grants are distributed at varying intervals and frequency.
"I will say it's pretty unusual for us to get these kinds of anonymous contacts from people at the agency, which makes me think it's unusual," said the Hill source.
Neither the Trump transition office nor the central press office at the EPA responded to a request for comment Monday.
The Huffington Post also received a message that was reportedly sent to staff Monday that seems to cover the current agency guidance on talking to the press in general, not just about the directive on grants. The memo states that the agency is imposing tight controls on external communication, including press releases, blog posts, social media and content on the agency website.
I just returned from a briefing for Communication Directors where the following information was provided. These restrictions are effective immediately and will remain in place until further direction is received from the new Administration's Beach Team. Please review this material and share with all appropriate individuals in your organization. If anyone on your staff receives a press inquiry of any kind, it must be referred to me so I can coordinate with the appropriate individuals in OPA.
No press releases will be going out to external audiences.
No social media will be going out. A Digital Strategist will be coming on board to oversee social media. Existing, individually controlled, social media accounts may become more centrally controlled.
No blog messages.
The Beach Team will review the list of upcoming webinars and decide which ones will go forward.
Please send me a list of any external speaking engagements that are currently scheduled among any of your staff from today through February.
Incoming media requests will be carefully screened.
No new content can be placed on any website. Only do clean up where essential.
List servers will be reviewed. Only send out critical messages, as messages can be shared broadly and end up in the press.
I will provide updates to this information as soon as I receive it.
("Beach team" refers to staffers for the new administration working at the various agencies while new leadership is put in place; "OPA" most likely refers to the "Office of Public Affairs.")
There are clearly major changes underway at the EPA as the Trump team takes the helm. Trump appointed Myron Ebell, the director of the Center for Energy and Environment at the libertarian think tank Competitive Enterprise Institute and a fierce EPA critic, to oversee the transition work at the agency. Axios reported Monday that the Trump team plans to cut $815 million from the agency's budget, for programs like states and tribal assistance grants, climate programs and other "environment programs and management."
Pruitt has a long history of battling the agency over environmental regulations as the attorney general of Oklahoma, describing himself as "a leading advocate against the EPA's activist agenda."
UPDATE: 9:50 p.m. ― In a report later Monday night, ProPublica confirmed the freeze in an interview and reported it also includes EPA contracts. Ebell told ProPublica the freeze is to "make sure nothing happens they don't want to have happen."
"This may be a little wider than some previous administrations, but it's very similar to what others have done," he said.
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An exciting phase in Blackfriars’ history is being unveiled, as a local restaurateur brings back to life disused buildings within a 13th century Newcastle medieval friary.
Andy Hook, who has been at the helm of Blackfriars Restaurant, Banquet Hall and Workshop for 16 years, has completed an ambitious scheme to renovate several empty areas of the historic venue – including the friary’s Parlour and library rooms. He has commissioned local craftsmen to painstakingly refurbish the dining room, which served as the friary’s refectory.
The Parlour was originally the heated waiting room for visitors to the friary. For many years it was a gift shop, but has now been re-instated to its former glory, creating a unique setting where guests can enjoy a drink before or after their meal. Bar drinks and snacks will also be served throughout the day.
The rooms above the restaurant, formerly the libraries for the Dominican Friars and meeting rooms for the city’s Crafts Guilds, now house a larger 14-seat Cookery Workshop, enable the team to expand the number of workshops, which now average around 250 per year, including Bread Making, Dinner Party cooking and Kids’ cookery classes.
Above the restaurant’s dining room, the team has opened the former Tanners’ Meeting House as a Tasting Room, featuring antique 19th century seating, which will now cater for a range of events including wine, beer and whisky tasting for up to 40 people. Toilets have been relocated to the first floor to make way for more seats and greater comfort.
Blackfriars’ Banquet Hall, which hosts more than 300 events per year, now features a new toilet block in the former Prior’s Quarter, including disabled facilities. This area of the building has seen its fair share of royalty, including King Edward III who met Edward Balliol, the claimant to the Scottish throne, inside the hall in 1334.
The main restaurant has undergone extensive refurbishment, increasing seating capacity to 90 people with additional booth seating. This dining space has become one of the region’s leading restaurants under Andy’s leadership, winning ‘Taste of England’ in the North East England Tourism Awards.
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Fertility, pregnancy and childbirth
Fertility problems: assessment and treatment
Clinical guideline [CG156] Published date: February 2013 Last updated: September 2017
Putting this guideline into practice
Recommendations for research
Figures and tables to support chances of conception and embryo quality recommendations
NICE interactive flowchart - Fertility
2 Quality standards
Cancer services for children and young people
This guideline covers diagnosing and treating fertility problems. It aims to reduce variation in practice and improve the way fertility problems are investigated and managed.
In September 2017, we stood down section 1.7 in this guideline as it has been superseded by publication of the NICE guideline on endometriosis.
This guideline includes recommendations on:
advice about delays in conception and defining infertility
investigating and managing fertility problems, including reducing the risk of viral transmission of HIV or hepatitis
managing male factor fertility problems, ovulation disorders and unexplained infertility
intrauterine insemination
access criteria and procedures for IVF treatment
intracytoplasmic sperm injection, donor insemination and oocyte donation
people with cancer who wish to preserve their fertility
long-term safety of assisted reproductive technologies.
People with fertility problems, their families and carers
Is this guideline up to date?
We checked this guideline in June 2015 and concluded that new evidence was available that may affect some of the recommendations. In August 2016 we reviewed the evidence for recommendation 1.9.1.3 on intrauterine insemination. The evidence reviewed did not justify a change to the recommendation. For more information see the addendum.
As outlined in our responses to stakeholder comments (for example response to comment 5) we will review the evidence for intrauterine insemination compared with IVF in a future update.
How we develop NICE guidelines
This guideline updates and replaces NICE guideline CG11 (February 2004)
The recommendations in this guideline represent the view of NICE, arrived at after careful consideration of the evidence available. When exercising their judgement, professionals and practitioners are expected to take this guideline fully into account, alongside the individual needs, preferences and values of their patients or the people using their service. It is not mandatory to apply the recommendations, and the guideline does not override the responsibility to make decisions appropriate to the circumstances of the individual, in consultation with them and their families and carers or guardian.
All problems (adverse events) related to a medicine or medical device used for treatment or in a procedure should be reported to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency using the Yellow Card Scheme.
Local commissioners and providers of healthcare have a responsibility to enable the guideline to be applied when individual professionals and people using services wish to use it. They should do so in the context of local and national priorities for funding and developing services, and in light of their duties to have due regard to the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination, to advance equality of opportunity and to reduce health inequalities. Nothing in this guideline should be interpreted in a way that would be inconsistent with complying with those duties.
Commissioners and providers have a responsibility to promote an environmentally sustainable health and care system and should assess and reduce the environmental impact of implementing NICE recommendations wherever possible.
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NPR: Long Plagued By Corruption
Tag : NPR: Long Plagued By Corruption
Anti-corruption fight in Romania: Klaus Iohannis needs to work in tandem with Laura Codruta Kovesi, says NPR
Nine O' Clock December 28, 2014 December 28, 2014
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In an analysis dedicated to Romania, broadcast on Saturday, the American Public Radio Network( NPR) notes that the country seeks to make a fresh start...
Anti-corruption fight in RomaniaKlaus Iohannis needs to work in tandem with Laura Codruta KovesiNPR: Long Plagued By CorruptionRomania Seeks To Make A Fresh StartRomania's chief prosecutorRomania's President Klaus Iohannis campaigned on a platfrom of fighting corruptionRomanian anti-corruption activistsays NPR
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SportsColumnistsBob Glauber
By Bob Glauber @BobGlauber
NFL Draft 2019: Scouting the defensive linemen
Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Quinnen Williams looks on during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on Jan. 8, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Credit: AP/Robin Alam
Updated April 13, 2019 5:12 PM
Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama
40 time: 4.83
Strengths: Very agile big man who has rare combination of size, strength and speed … Can get to the passer up the middle better than almost any lineman in the country … Had eight sacks and 19 1/2 tackles for loss last season … Comes from one of the best programs in developing defensive players.
Weaknesses: Will face challenging double-teams at NFL level and will have to adjust accordingly, so won’t be able to dominate as easily … May be somewhat short against bigger interior linemen … Will need to play with leverage more consistently at next level.
Projected draft status: Top 5.
Quote: Williams on playing at Alabama under Nick Saban: “There's a lot of stuff that I took from Alabama and took from how I was built at Alabama that I'm going to take to the NFL. Everything about discipline, everything coach Saban taught me, everything that Alabama and coach Saban instilled in me to be the player I am today.”
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Ed Oliver, DT, Houston
40 time: Did not run at Scouting Combine.
Strengths: Extremely quick and athletic interior lineman who can dominate at the three-technique position, where players such as Warren Sapp excelled … Has excellent first step that will help him gain the early advantage against opposing linemen . . x. Had 53 tackles for loss in his three seasons at Houston.
Weaknesses: Missed time last season with a knee injury after being blocked low in a game against Navy on Oct. 20, although appears to be fully recovered now … Will have to get with right team to take advantage of his undersized physical frame.
Projected draft status: First round
Quote: Oliver on what sets him apart from other defensive linemen in this draft: “Probably just my playing style — my high-motor style of play. How aggressive I am, and how much of a penetrator I am. Just the different swag I can bring to a defensive line, I can change the whole defense, honestly.”
Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
Strengths: Very productive interior linemen who led one of the best units in the country the last four years … Had combined 10 1/2 sacks and 23 tackles for loss over the last two seasons … Extraordinarily good leadership qualities.
Weaknesses: Won’t necessarily have the kind of talent around him at the NFL level as he did at Clemson, so may not be quite as productive … Vulnerable to double teams, so will have to gain strength to deal with bigger offensive linemen in the NFL … Can become worn down, so will need to be part of defensive line rotation.
Quote: Wilkins on developing as an all-around person and not just an athlete: “I’ve had a lot of people — coaches, family, whoever — that emphasized it’s important to be more than just an athlete. You’ve got to be a well-rounded human being, a well-rounded person.”
Dexter Lawrence, DT, Clemson
Strengths: Excellent ratio of size, strength and speed. Probably the most physically gifted of this year’s interior linemen … Can collapse the pocket with his power, particularly if he gets off the ball quickly … Excellent run defender.
Weaknesses: Missed last year’s College Football Playoff because of a suspension for performance-enhancing drugs … Not super productive in terms of sacks, although his physical presence creates an advantage for his defense.
Quote: Lawrence on sitting out the playoffs: “I love this game and just to see something like that make it go away so quick, something I didn't intentionally do, just had the two most important games, the last two games of my career just happen like that was very hard for me to deal with. I just kind of kept praying about it and just trying to stay strong in my faith and just view it as a positive.”
Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
40 time: Did not participate in the Scouting Combine
Strengths: Very powerful inside presence who can be physical at the point of attack … Excelled last two years at Mississippi State with a combined 30 tackles for loss … Uses athleticism to his benefit.
Weaknesses: Off-field concerns created by his involvement in a fight in 2016, in which he is captured on video punching a woman. He was charged with simple assault and later was found guilty of malicious mischief while pleading no contest to simple assault. He did not serve jail time, but NFL teams may be wary, given the league’s sensitivity to domestic violence issues … Suffered torn knee ligament in February.
Projected draft status: Rounds 1-2.
Quote: NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah: “Teams will need to do their homework on his character … Overall, Simmons has Pro Bowl potential and a similar skill set to Eagles DT Fletcher Cox.”
Zach Allen, DE, Boston College
Strengths: Intense competitor who plays at maximum effort … Had terrific 2018 season with 61 tackles, seven sacks, seven deflected passes and 14 1/2 tackles for loss … Reliable run defender with above-average pass-rushing skills.
Weaknesses: Not exceptionally fast … Will need to bulk up a bit to deal with bigger, stronger NFL linemen … May be considered a ‘tweener who has some shortcomings in both 3-4 and 4-3 defenses
Quote: Allen on whether he’s best suited playing inside or outside: “The good news was at BC, I really did it all. A lot of stand-up zero, three, five, nine, 4-3, 3-4, the whole deal. So, I’ve heard it all. I’m absolutely fine with whatever a team wants. I just want to come in and help a team win. I think one of my intriguing traits is I can do it all if a team might need me for multiple positions.”
Bob Glauber has covered the NFL since 1985 and has been Newsday's NFL columnist since 1992. Twice selected as the New York State Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association, he is president of the Pro Football Writers of America and author of "Guts and Genius."
Lemieux back in Rangers' lineup after nine-game absence
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Kyrie confident Nets can turn it around in second half
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What Does President Obama Have To Say About The Pot Movement?
What does President Obama tell his daughters about smoking marijuana?
Which Michigan cities have voted to decriminalize marijuana?
It’s pretty well known that President Obama smoked marijuana as a kid. It is also well known that the last 3 presidents have all admitted to smoking marijuana, although 1 never inhaled. With our country examining where it stands on the marijuana issue, you may find what President Obama has to say about the issue interesting.
Is the Country Changing?
While Michigan has already voted in favor of legalization of medical marijuana, states all over the country are now looking at that same piece of legalization. If you are wondering which states have legalization medical marijuana, USA Today has compiled a list at Which States Have Legalized Medical Marijuana? As of today, medical marijuana is now legal in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Of those states, Washington and Colorado have legalized marijuana for recreational use.
Then, there are the states like Colorado and Washington who have legalized recreational marijuana as well as medical marijuana. How did the sale of recreational marijuana do in its first day and first week of being legal? Check out our article, Recreational Marijuana Sale in Colorado Soar.
On The State Level
Ann Arbor has led Michigan’s movement to decriminalize marijuana back in the 1970s. You can read about how John Lennon and Yoko Ono came to Ann Arbor, Michigan and held a freedom rally in our article, Looking to Ann Arbor, Michigan to Decriminalize Marijuana.
More recently cities like Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Jackson, Flint, Ypsilanti, and Ferndale have all voted to decriminalize marijuana.
What is President Obama’s stance on Marijuana?
What does he tell his girls about smoking pot? What is his opinion on the impact marijuana has on society?
In an interview with David Remnick of the New Yorker, President Obama gave a few things away when it comes to how he personally feels about marijuana. Below are the main points that are discussed in the interview.
Smoking Pot Similar to Smoking Cigarettes and Less Dangerous Than Alcohol
While he is our president, he is also a man who admits to smoking marijuana and cigarettes in his youth. In the interview, President Obama compares smoking pot to smoking cigarettes and states that pot is less dangerous than alcohol.
What Does President Obama Mean By “Less Dangerous”
When asked to clarify this point, he says “in terms of the individual consumer”.
What Troubles President Obama About the Marijuana Issue?
President Obama discussed his frustrations about how more minorities are arrested and incarcerated because of marijuana. He shared about how the poor are less likely to afford quality legal assistance and are unable to avoid harsher punishments. In the interview he says,“We should not be locking up kids or individual users for long stretches of jail time when some of the folks who are writing those laws have probably done the same thing.”
What Does The President Have to Say About States Like Colorado and Washington?
Again, coming back to the incarceration issue, President Obama states that there should not be a situation in society where only a small group of people get punished for something a large group is doing.
While it may look like President Obama is for the legalization of marijuana he also has this to say…
He tells his girls that it’s a bad idea, a waste of time and not healthy.
It’s an overstatement to say it will solve all these social problems.
The “experiment” in Colorado and Washington will be a “challenge”.
Where is the line between marijuana and “harsher” drugs? Harsher drugs, he says, do have profound social-costs and costs to the individual users.
If marijuana does become legal, what’s to prevent harsher drugs from finding their way to becoming legal?
With the country examining its stance on the use of recreational marijuana and so many Michigan cities specifically working to decriminalize it, the words from our current President have a lot of weight. They may even help the residents of Michigan decide what side of the issue they are on.
Are you for the legalization of recreational marijuana or are you against?
Do you agree with President Obama when he says that marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol?
What do you think about what President Obama had to say about the poor being unable to afford proper legal representation and being incarcerated longer because of it?
Please let me know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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Review of Behavioral Economics > Vol 1 > Issue 1–2
Balanced versus Randomized Field Experiments in Economics: Why W. S. Gosset aka "Student" Matters
Stephen T. Ziliak, Roosevelt University, United States, sziliak@roosevelt.edu
Stephen T. Ziliak (2014), "Balanced versus Randomized Field Experiments in Economics: Why W. S. Gosset aka "Student" Matters", Review of Behavioral Economics: Vol. 1: No. 1–2, pp 167-208. http://dx.doi.org/10.1561/105.00000008
© 2014 S. T. Ziliak
Biased estimation, Econometric theory, Microeconometrics, Treatment modeling, Industrial Organization
C93, C9, B1
Field experiments, statistical significance, Levitt, List
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2. Recent Literature
3. Note on Methods and Sources
4. The First Wave Thesis
5. Neyman Sides with Student: The Comparative Advantage of Balanced Designs
6. Student Against the Randomization Thesis
7. The Power and Efficiency of Balanced Designs
8. The Third Wave Thesis and Three Easy Ways to Improve Field Experiments in Economics
Over the past decade randomized field experiments have gained prominence in the toolkit of empirical economics and policy making. In an article titled "Field Experiments in Economics: The Past, the Present, and the Future," Levitt and List (2009) make three main claims about the history, philosophy, and future of field experiments in economics. (1) They claim that field experiments in economics began in the 1920s and 1930s in agricultural work by Neyman and Fisher. (2) They claim that artificial randomization is essential for good experimental design because, they claim, randomization is the only valid justification for Student's test of significance. (3) They claim that decision-making in private sector firms will be advanced by partnering with economists doing randomized experiments. Several areas of research have been influenced by the article despite the absence of historical and methodological review. This paper seeks to fill that gap in the literature. The power and efficiency of balanced over random designs — discovered by William S. Gosset aka Student, and confirmed by Pearson, Neyman, Jeffreys, and others adopting a balanced, decision-theoretic and/or Bayesian approach to experiments — is not mentioned in the Levitt and List article. Neglect of Student is regrettable. A body of evidence descending from Student (1911) and extending to Heckman and Vytlacil (2007) suggests that artificial randomization is neither necessary nor sufficient for improving efficiency, identifying causal relationships, and discovering economically significant differences. Three easy ways to improve field experiments are proposed and briefly illustrated.
DOI:10.1561/105.00000008
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I think my kids would enjoy the pirate adventure park!
Friday, November 24, 2017 at 8:04:00 PM CST
daddiva said...
lucirunsfast said...
I do not know-there is wizard quest ride
Melissa Dodulik said...
We've never been! The Jungle Expedition looks so fun!
rosesrubies said...
Qq said...
Friday, November 24, 2017 at 10:58:00 PM CST
michalzik123 said...
My son love cars and airplanes he builds them all the time with the Legos he owns this would be an inspiration
Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 12:53:00 AM CST
Sherry Janiszewski said...
Seeing all the great displays would exciting@
Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 5:19:00 AM CST
Laura Neeb said...
Star Wars!
Laura M said...
They'd love to see the Star Wars mini land!
Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 3:50:00 PM CST
Pinklily7712 said...
Pirate adventure park
Star wars and the Chicago skyline
Sunday, November 26, 2017 at 11:16:00 AM CST
I would have to say friends heart lake city for my daughter a pirates for my son! They would have a blast!
Monday, November 27, 2017 at 10:56:00 AM CST
lilac said...
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 12:15:00 PM CST
applefondant said...
The Skyline
Bea Alexandra said...
I would love to see the Sears Tower (I can't bring myself to say WIllis) and the skyline!
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at 1:57:00 PM CST
linda s said...
pirate park
Becki said...
Anything dinosaur or star wars
Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 10:19:00 PM CST
Our family would check out Pirate Adventure Land first!
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Sustainability is becoming increasingly core to the operations of top tier UK debt investors. This is the key takeaway from meetings we have held over the past weeks with the investment community.
Even the most conservative funds have started looking beyond financial metrics of success, acknowledging the importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as a “hygiene check” when scrutinising and selecting investments. Following the trajectory of continental European peers, “responsible investing has entered the mainstream” as one investor put it in our discussions.
Green positives...
The motivation behind this new approach is threefold: making a positive difference, better financial performances of ESG-oriented companies and risk mitigation are equally often cited by investors.
For many funds, focusing on ESG issues serves a moral or ethical purpose.
In a recent study, 86% of the so-called Millennials said they are interested in sustainable investing, tied to their belief that they can make a positive difference with their money. This generation has now taken over roles in the investment industry, equally convinced that an ESG investment focus will positively influence corporate behaviour and culture.
While the new thinking seems to imply that a 'financial results only' attitude is a thing of the past, the UK investors we talked to pointed out that their ESG focus also makes economic sense: companies with improving ESG credentials have on average outperformed by 14.4% in emerging markets and 5.2% in developed markets over five years, an MSCI report from November 2018 showed.
Finally, a large group of investors, in particular pension funds, consider ESG-focused investing a sensible strategy in order to mitigate risk. Incorporating a greater number of risk factors, such as environmental, social and governance issues, into investment decisions not only helps seeking out more sustainable long-term returns, but to also avoid making investments into companies, which might run into problems with regulators or other authorities due to their lack of ESG compliance.
…and green frustrations
However, concerns around “ESG miss-selling” and “green washing” of new issuances are still holding back some UK investors to fully embrace a ESG investment focus. The most frequently asked questions we heard: “What should I scrutinise in new green bond offerings?”
Of particular concern is, that investors do not feel they can turn to ESG rating agencies for support in making the right decisions, pointing out that the top four agencies use very different methodologies, metrics, weighting, and even define ESG in different ways.
However, in this context, UK investors cite self-regulation initiatives such as the Green Bond Principles that specify how issuers identify and evaluate green projects, how they account for what is done with the proceeds, and how they report on the project allocations and their impact, as a key driver behind growing investors’ confidence into the market.
The practicalities of identifying the right ESG investment opportunities
The ESG focus has led to investors significantly extending their due diligence check list for new investment opportunities. While issuers are expected to deliver facts, figures and proofs in response to these ESG relevant questions, investors also welcome a broader company storyline and strategic narrative around sustainability. They appreciate the long-term nature of making company operations sustainable and hence value a strong vision, while at the same time acknowledging that such a change in corporate strategy requires time and that therefore short-term returns on investments cannot necessarily be expected.
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Tourist Third Open (TTO) No. 56856.
The story of this carriage starts in Birmingham where the Metropolitan Cammell company built it for the London & North Eastern Railway in 1938. It was the era when Art Deco was in fashion and No. 56856 reflected this with chrome finishes, such as chromed hat hooks. It was out shopped with the famed LNER ‘bucket’ seats, these later being replaced by the straight-backed variety. With the 1943 renumbering scheme, its identity changed to 13577. Saved from the breaker After 30 years in public service, the carriage was withdrawn on June 6 1964 but instead of going to a breaker, it was converted at York Works into Departmental use and specifically earmarked for use by the Eastern Region’s Medical Office.
After 30 years in public service, the carriage was withdrawn on June 6 1964 but instead of going to a breaker, it was converted at York Works into Departmental use and specifically earmarked for use by the Eastern Region’s Medical Office.
It started this role at Peterborough in 1966. The carriage was taken to different stations on the Eastern where staff could undertake medical examinations to determine them fit for duty or otherwise. For this role it received a Departmental number of TDE (Traffic, Departmental, Eastern) 321108. It ran in this unusual role until finally withdrawn from service on May 21, 1979 and, once again, its fate lay in the balance.
Good fortune struck in the shape of Rick Edmondson who ran the Resco Railways company. He bought TDE 321108 with a view to restoring it for use in the luxury ‘Royal Scotsman’ private train. However, this did not materialize and the historical carriage was promptly bought by several members of the LNER Coach Association and moved to Starbeck, Harrogate. Whilst based on the NYMR, the LNERCA had several members in the Harrogate area where they could work on the carriage. The LNERCA members called themselves the Gresley Owners’ Group (GOG). The Starbeck site had to be vacated due to redevelopment, so this carriage and another acquired, Corridor Third No. 3291, were roaded to Pickering in May 1990.
Since then, it has been beautifully restored to the exemplary standard for which the LNER Coach Association is renowned and entered service in October 2002. It carries its original number of 56856 and regularly runs in the LNER set of varnished teak carriages. The crowning glory is the installation of the LNER ‘bucket’ seats, with the exact moquette with which this carriage carried in the 1930s.
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LNER 641 Gresley Buffet Car built 1937.
Ryedale Saloon (Tourist Third Open 43654)
This coach was built in 1935 as a Tourist Third Open and has been converted for use as a restaurant car. It is currently known as as the Ryedale saloon.
Its last use on British Railways was in an Eastern Region control train as an office coach. Having finally been withdrawn in 1979, it moved to Yorkshire Dales Railway where it was converted to its current layout as an LNER 1st Class vehicle.
In 2006 it was acquired by an LNERCA member and moved from Embsay to Pickering on the NYMR.
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African Elephant Facts | Southern Africa Wildlife Guide
Largest surviving land animal
Dextrous trunk containing around 100,000 muscles
Wide, arching ears that radiate heat to cool the body
Head that is disproportionately large compared to its body
Height of 8.2 to 13 feet at the shoulder, and weight of 2.5 to 7 tons
Toenails rather than hooves
Pair of breasts between the forelegs
Testicles of males lie inside the body cavity close to the kidneys
Back molars grind food, such as bark and branches from trees and bushes
Ivory tusks are almost worth their weight in gold
Live up to 70 years in the wild
Elephants once roamed freely throughout Africa; now, they occupy only one-fifth of the continent. Although elephants currently number between 700,000 and 1 million, their range and numbers are rapidly dwindling. Over the past 20 years, illegal poaching, primarily for ivory, has reduced most East African populations by nearly 90 percent. Despite international concern for their threatened status, some conservative figures suggest that elephants will be virtually eliminated in East Africa within the next 20 years. However, they have been comparatively protected in Southern Africa and fortunately can be seen in large numbers in Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia.
Elephants occupy all African habitats from near-desert to closed canopy forest. The inherent mobility of these animals allows them to select food from a variety of habitats over an extensive home range, which may be thousands of square miles in area. For a large part of the year, the availability of grass is important; the presence of perennial water within their range is essential. Elephants move both daily and seasonally between different parts of their habitat, from woodland to grassland, and from bushland to swamp and back again.
Elephants are active during both night and day. This is due to the fact that they have a 16- to 20-hour waking period, which must necessarily spill into the dark hours, the bulk of which is spent feeding. A midday siesta in the shade is common. In addition, if the group feels secure, they will indulge in a period of deep sleep at night, even lying down.
Elephants are as sociable creatures as primates; greeting elephants will either put their trunks in each other’s mouths or touch and smell each other’s temporal glands. Such welcoming gestures probably reveal subtle states of mood, as well as identity. Like many other African herbivores, elephants may urinate or defecate to mark territory and for recognition. When two family units reunite after several days or weeks of separation, there is much squealing and trumpeting, pirouetting, backing up, greeting and excreting.
At least once a day, elephants will bathe, wallow or dust, primarily for cooling purposes and to rid themselves of parasites. Trunks full of liquid or dust are blown between the legs, on top of the head, or along the flanks. The habit of frequent mud bathing and dusting leaves elephants more the color of local soil than the natural gray of their skins. Adopted colors range from light gray to red to dark brown, allowing the observer to guess from which location a group of elephants has recently come.
The only serious threat to an adult elephant are human beings, who will eventually either displace all wild elephant populations as they spread into marginal lands, or kill them directly for their ivory. However, an unarmed human has little chance at close range against an angry elephant. The frequently observed headshake, often accompanied by an audible ear snap, is a strong warning to stay away. A serious charge, on the other hand, is strangely quiet; the elephant runs at nearly 22 miles-per-hour, ears out, head lowered, trunk curled under.
ELEPHANT SOCIETY
The basic social group within the elephant herd is the family unit, comprising several related adult females and their immature offspring. This unit is led by the eldest cow—the matriarch. The herd bull does not exist, except in the preconceptions of observers. Adult males tag along with family units for short periods of time in order to inspect females for their readiness to mate. These visiting bulls play no leadership roles within the group, although they will assist in defense if necessary.
Bulls drift from family unit to family unit, and from time to time, into loosely knit bull groups—two to 20 males who move together for a day, a week or a season. A bull group’s composition changes continually; larger bulls, newly ousted from their family unit, can quickly find teachers, companionship and safety within the groups.
A family unit can contain up to 15 members. Beyond this size, the group is likely to split in half, each new group going its own way; one is led by the old matriarch, the other by one of her sisters or cousins. Family units may show strong associations with certain other units in a particular area. Such associations are a likely result of blood relations between the matriarchs, who were probably sisters or cousins in a previous unit.
With the onset of the rains and abundant grass growth, however, family groups are likely to join together in larger groups, which in the past have numbered more than 1,000 members. Bull groups will satellite around such assemblages, with many bulls entering the group to test the females. The frequency of mating is high, and this seasonal gathering of the clans may help to facilitate breeding in a species that is usually very wide-ranging and extremely mobile.
Older elephants provide the family unit with an important historical memory of watering holes, the location of seasonally available fruits, as well as other dispersed features of their world. Even a menopausal cow can retain her role as matriarch, suggesting that wisdom, and not just sex appeal, is a predominant quality for an elephant decision-maker.
Recent research has shown that elephants are highly vocal animals. Low frequency sounds, well below or at the very edge of human perception, allow contact to be maintained for up to six miles. The deep rumble heard from time to time is a contact vocalization, (“Here I am. Where are you?”) which just barely enters the range of human perception. Low frequency sound is an efficient form of transmission, especially where there is interference from vegetation. Elephants also roar and scream audibly through the trunk to produce classical trumpeting, either in anger or exultation, depending on the situation.
If not pregnant or lactating, females may come into season every two or three months. This fact, in addition to the generally wide dispersal of an elephant population, makes it necessary for males to move among family units, constantly testing for female readiness to mate. An interested male will walk past a female, surreptitiously sniff her vulva and then put the tip of his trunk into his mouth to confirm the test.
It was once thought that only Asian elephant males came into sexual season, a period of ill temper called musth. Recent studies show that African elephant males also show seasonal fluctuations in their temper and sexual motivation and display conspicuous physiological indicators. The annual two- to three-month period of irascibility is accompanied by the penis taking on a characteristic greenish hue and strong smell. The odor is detectable to human observers, so it must be nearly overwhelming to other elephants.
The signs of musth, usually attributed only to irritable males, are now known to be inherent in both sexes. A liquid oozes from the temporal gland, a modified tear duct halfway between the ear and the eye, leaving a conspicuous dark stain along the side of the face. This secretion, called temporin, accompanies states of excitement, such as when there is a frightening disturbance or if close relatives reunite after a period of separation. A bull in musth is more likely to displace his peers when it comes to winning the favors of a female.
Occasionally, a female in estrus and a large courting bull, usually in musth, will consort for a time; they stay close together, pay attention to one another and exclude others from any intimacy. Consorting may be very subtle, or actually take the pair some distance away from the family unit and other bulls; this may account for the old tale of elephant “marriages.” Consorting may not always be so tender, however, and often the male may first have to “catch” the female. If the consorting female breaks into a run, the male will take off after her. A female can actually outrun a male if she wishes; getting caught is probably her way of choosing the bull that she prefers.
The female will usually stop once the male touches her, particularly if he is able to lay his trunk along her back or across her shoulders. He then rests his head and tusks on her rump and heaves himself up on his hind legs. Copulation lasts less than a minute. Strangely, the rest of the family unit is either indifferent to the copulation, or reacts with great excitement—vocalizing, ear flapping, head shaking, turning, backing and excreting.
THE YOUNG
Elephant calves spend several years dependent upon and learning from the adults, during which time there is nearly constant contact between mother and young. Young calves will suckle for a period of up to five years, reaching from the side for its mother’s teat just behind her front leg. Bulls tend to stay with their family units until they reach puberty; females, on the other hand, may stay with the group for life. Juveniles in a relaxed, undisturbed and healthy population are a pleasure to watch playing with each other—chasing, mounting, play fighting and even engaging in tug-o-wars. An elephant’s long period of childhood is matched only by that of higher primates, including humans.
DEFENSE MECHANISMS
Group defense is a common practice among elephants. When threatened, if simply moving away from the source is not effective, another tactic is employed. The next line of defense is to draw up a formidable wall of adult females to face the intrusion, with heads high, ears out, looking to and fro as if trying to make out the exact source of the annoyance. For security, the young members of the group are pushed towards the rear. In full retreat, however, the group runs off in a tight bunch, with the young protected in the middle.
THE SICK
A wounded or sick elephant causes great concern within the group. Faltering animals will be kept upright between two or more adults. Fallen animals will be fussed over with trunks and feet; tusk-breaking attempts to lift a downed elephant have often been observed. The strange habit of burying a dead or immobilized animal is also well documented. Trunks full of dirt are tossed over the animal; branches are broken off and laid tenderly over the body, until it is completely covered. Human victims of elephant attacks have been treated in a similar manner, the reason for which is unknown.
FEEDING HABITS
Elephants feed up to 16 hours a day, using their trunks to reach food sources from ground level to nearly 16 feet high. Feeding techniques are varied; nearly all vegetative material is eaten, from staples such as grass, to trees, seeds, herbs and creepers. Even tree bark is stripped off acacia trees in certain seasons. While feeding on grass, elephants sometimes detect the occasional herb or creeper by smell and pluck them out. In this way, odd individuals break the feeding pattern as they come across an interesting “side dish” or a new bulk food. The entire group may then shift to the new delicacy. Elephants are also attracted to over-ripe fruit trees and have been known to gorge themselves to the point of intoxication on fermenting fruit.
An elephant’s trunk is its principal feeding tool. Its main function is to reach downward to harvest grass, the bulk of the elephant’s diet. The trunk, an astonishingly mobile and dextrous collection of muscles, evolved from a combining of nose and upper lip. It has a “two-fingered” tip, used for smelling, picking and plucking.
Tusks are also important tools and are actually modified front biting teeth, not canines, as might be expected. They are used for chiseling, digging, prizing, levering and stabbing. Elephant ivory grows four inches per year, so the frequently broken tips are continually replaced by new growth. This fact has inspired suggestions of “live harvesting” of ivory in order to save elephant lives, which is a complicated and costly technique, but feasible. Less than 2 percent of elephants are naturally tuskless.
The remaining elephant teeth, the molars, are also unique. In its lifetime, an elephant has only six teeth on each side of each jaw, 24 in all. The teeth are large, eight to 12 inches long, so only one or two halves, end to end, are exposed on each jaw side at a time. Molars grow progressively forward, which provides scientists with a means of telling an elephant’s age. Chewing is done forward and backward; the lower jaw grinds against the upper in the forward stroke. Since elephants spend most of the day eating, they are almost continuously chewing.
An adult elephant can eat up to 300 pounds of vegetation a day. Water is also essential—123 to 158 liters per day—both for cooling and helping with digestion. Water is sucked into the trunk and then tipped and released into the mouth. Animals less than six months old have not yet learned this trick, so instead, they drink from their knees, sucking water directly into their mouths. At wells or at a normal watering hole, elephants easily displace all other animals, including buffaloes and rhinos, and have been known to kill if it comes to a fight.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), United States of America (USA)
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Harvard University, United States of America (USA) (423.04)
Stanford University, United States of America (USA) (30.50)
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Yale University, United States of America (USA) (21.77)
Princeton University, United States of America (USA) (19.01)
Cornell University, United States of America (USA) (18.35)
University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego), United States of America (USA) (18.19)
Tufts University, United States of America (USA) (15.46)
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Foreign institution
French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), France (25.52)
Max Planck Society, Germany (21.90)
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich), Switzerland (19.62)
University of Oxford, United Kingdom (UK) (19.34)
National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore (19.08)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore (17.08)
National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN), Italy (16.53)
Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres, Germany (15.89)
University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland (15.50)
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom (UK) (14.56)
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MIT Clinical Research Center (CRC)
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Autism Consortium, United States of America (USA)
Avian Phylogenomics Project, China
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Center for 3D Structure and Physics of the Genome, United States of America (USA)
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MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change, United States of America (USA)
MIT Portugal Program, Portugal
MIT-CNRS Joint Laboratory - MultiScale Material Science for Energy and Environment (MSE2), United States of America (USA)
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MOE Joint International Research Laboratory of Metabolic and Developmental Sciences, China
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NUS Synthetic Biology Research Consortium, Singapore
Novartis-MIT Center for Continuous Manufacturing, United States of America (USA)
Parity Violation in Deep Inelastic Scattering (PVDIS) Collaboration, United States of America (USA)
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Philip Gross
Born in Cornwall, son of a wartime refugee from Estonia. Sussex University.
Since 1984 a freelance writer. Taught Creative Studies at Bath Spa University
College, before becoming Professor in creative Writing at University of
Glamorgan. Many years of experience visiting schools; now specialising in
creative writing at HE level, with occasional schools projects, especially in cross-
arts work.
Recent novels for young people: THE STORM GARDEN (OUP. 2006), THE
LASTLING (OUP, 2003), ... previously seven novels from OUP, Scholastic and
Faber;
poetry for adults: THE EGG OF ZER0 (Bloodaxe, 2006), MAPPA MUNDI
(Bloodaxe, 2003)... all previous volumes collected in CHANGES OF ADDRESS:
POEMS 1980-98 (Bloodaxe 2001);
poetry for young people: Manifold Manor, The All-Nite Cafe, Scratch City (all
Faber)
As a gifted poet, author and communicator Philip Gross brought 3-fold inspiration, experience and insight to a fascinating afternoon with a Year 7 group earlier this year. The session comprised a mixture of talk, q-and-a, a practical activity and a reading. The pupils were riveted; so were the adults. Many wanted to purchase and have signed a copy of one of his novels. All contributed the following week to wonderful, written feedback which I sent one.
Preparation time spent in setting up this event was pleasurable and effortless thanks to the professional and speedy manner with which Philip dealt with calls and emails. I summed up all that I felt about the success of this visit in the thanks I sent to Philip after the event:
There is nothing to inspire people to read, in my opinion, as much as actually meeting an author. But in meeting you this group were particularly fortunate not only because they could meet someone who can communicate so effectively about his craft, but who also has that elusive, exceptional quality of being able to infact others with his passion about the written word. It was a privilege to have you here.
I look forward to an opportunity for a return visit!
Literary Events Co-ordinator Bristol Grammar School
For the past five years Philip Gross has been the key member of the team leading the combined arts weekends for young people held at NorthCourt Manor on the Isle of Wight. The project involves an exciting and evolving collaboration between the writers and artists, each year building on work in progress and developing new directions. While each weekend leads to a performance and publishing of the young people's writings and art work, the process itself is crucial. Philip offers a clear framework within which to explore ideas, and inspirational starting points but never tight parameters which may produce guaranteed but restricted 'end products'. Instead he remains sensitvie to the creative process and to whatever may emerge in the course of a weekend. I tremendously enjoy working with Philip and as a writer and a facilitator myself, I have learned much from him.
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“Bed Intruder” Star Arrested For Marijuana Possession
Hide ya kids, hide ya wife.... hide ya stash!
Unfortunately for Antoine Dodson, rocketing to sudden internet fame means that when you get arrested for marijuana possession, people are going to hear about it. Dodson was arrested early Saturday morning in Huntsville, Alab. and charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession as well as speeding and skipping a court date for another traffic violation. Huffington Post reported that he was released after a brief detention.
Dodson, 24, appeared on a local Alabama news report last year ranting about an intruder who tried to rape his sister. The news clip was turned into a song, launching a meme that spawned talk show interviews and millions of iTunes downloads.
"He's climbing in your windows. He's snatching your people up," Dodson memorably warned his community.
The internet sensation is slated to star in "The Chronicles of Rick Rolll," a comedy with other YouTube stars. To date, the original "Bed Intruder" video has been viewed nearly 80 million times.
Selected Readings: Wired, The Gregory Brothers
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Woman Steals Christmas Trees, Waves at Surveillance Cameras
By Michael George • Published at 9:41 pm on December 5, 2017
Surveillance footage shows a woman stealing a pair of Christmas trees from a front porch in Paterson, New Jersey
As she notices she is being filmed, the woman can be seen waving at the camera
The homeowner called the thief a "Scrooge;" police are asking anyone with information to call them
Police are looking for the Grinch who brazenly waved at a New Jersey homeowner’s surveillance cameras as she stole two Christmas trees.
Authorities said the thief walked up to a home’s front porch in Paterson on Sunday morning to filch the two trees and was caught on camera casually unplugging the two decorations before making off with them.
Video also shows the woman catch a glimpse of a surveillance camera out front of the home. But instead of trying to conceal her identity, she waves then walks away.
The homeowner, who asked not to be named, told News 4 that she doesn’t know who the Yuletide thief is.
“She’s like a Scrooge,” the homeowner said. “It’s not the season to do that.”
Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call the Paterson Police Department at 973-321-1111.
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Brenden Welper | NCAA.com | August 31, 2019
12 NCAA volleyball underclassmen to watch in the 2019 women's season
Women's volleyball is officially back
The 2019 women's college volleyball season begins on Friday. And so too does the chase for the NCAA championship.
Stanford and Nebraska have won the last four national titles. They're also ranked first and second in the preseason poll, respectively. Both schools have multiple players on this list.
Here are 12 underclassmen to watch in 2019, in no particular order.
SCHEDULE: Notable games for the opening weekend of women's volleyball
Brooke Nuneviller | Sophomore | Oregon
Nuneviller quickly etched her name into the program's record books in her first year at Oregon. She recorded the third-most digs (580) in school history and her 4.92 digs per-set average is the fourth-highest ever in a single season.
The libero posted double-digit digs in 26 consecutive matches to end the year. Nuneviller was also named the AVCA Pacific North Region Freshman of the Year in 2018 and made the All-Pac-12 Freshman Team.
Skylar Fields | Freshman | Texas
Fields enters the 2019 season as PrepVolleyball.com's No. 1 overall prospect. She also tops the website's Senior Aces list and 10-foot Club (10'8").
A member of the 2018 U.S. Junior National Team, the USA Today All-American isn't short on accolades or vertical ability. And she brings plenty of talent to a Texas club that is currently ranked fourth in the country.
Three of the four Longhorns who recorded at least 200 kills in 2018 will return this season. Two of them (Brionne Butler and Logan Eggleston) are underclassmen as well.
Team White Wins, 4-0!
Skylar Fields (@skyyfields) with an 11-0-17 line for the afternoon.
Micaya White (@CayaW) led all hitters with 16 kills.#PointTexas pic.twitter.com/oTgCOQNMRr
— Texas Volleyball (@TexasVolleyball) August 17, 2019
Nicklin Hames | Sophomore | Nebraska
Hames produced at a high volume as a freshman, setting a new school record for double-doubles in a season with 25 while averaging 10.49 assists and 3.32 digs per set.
The soon-to-be sophomore is one of Nebraska's new co-captains along with Lauren Stivrins.
Jonni Parker | Sophomore | Penn State
Parker was one of only two freshmen to be named an AVCA All-American in 2018. Her and BYU middle blocker Heather Gneiting both received Third Team All-America honors. She led the Nittany Lions in points (396.5) and total kills (331) during the regular season.
Parker earned three different Freshman of the Year awards: Big Ten, AVCA Northeast and Volleyball Magazine.
Her dominance continued well into the NCAA tournament. Parker averaged 12.1 points, 10.0 kills, and 5.8 digs in four postseason matches. Finally, she was named to the All-Big Ten First Team last season.
Jonni Parker HOW?! 😱#NCAAVB #SCtop10
(via @PennStateVBALL)pic.twitter.com/bDXaW98DkR
— NCAA Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) November 11, 2018
TOP 25: College volleyball poll reactions
Heather Gneiting | Sophomore | BYU
Gneiting was the first-ever BYU Cougar to be named AVCA National Freshman of the Year. The middle blocker finished with the second-most points on the team with 326, second to only Roni Jones-Perry (585) who has since graduated.
BYU averaged 2.91 blocks per set in 2018, good enough for the fifth-highest mark in the nation. Gneiting was one of the main reasons for that defensive success. She led the Cougars in blocks per set with an average of 1.50.
This 6'4" phenom was also one of two freshman to be named to an AVCA All-American team last season, making the Third Team with the aforementioned Jonni Parker of Penn State.
Caitie Baird | Freshman | Stanford
The defending national champions are absolutely loaded across the board. With five seniors leading the Cardinal's title defense, floor time could be hard to come by. But don't let that stop you from keeping up with Stanford's freshman class.
Outside hitter Caitie Biard is No. 2 on PrepVolleyball.com's Senior Aces list. The versatility she displayed in high school makes her an intriguing prospect, having won Offensive Player of the Year four times and Defensive Player of the Year twice.
She was also a member of the 2018 U.S. Junior National Team.
Kendall Kipp | Freshman | Stanford
Just one spot behind Baird on the Senior Aces list is fellow outside hitter Kendall Kipp. An Under Armour All-American, she's the third-tallest player on Stanford's roster at 6'5".
Could that height advantage give her an edge on the depth chart? It's possible. Although the Cardinal aren't an undersized team.
Additionally, Kipp was ranked No. 2 on PrepVolleyball.com's Fab 50 list.
Freshmen are moved in! 🤓🌲#GoStanford #NextStartsNow pic.twitter.com/SlgIftYLta
— Stanford Women's Volleyball (@StanfordWVB) August 9, 2019
Selina Xu | Freshman | Stanford
The third Stanford player on this list is setter Selina Xu. Another member of the U.S. Junior National Team, Xu was named to the San Jose Mercury News' All-Area Team in 2018.
Among her freshman counterparts, Xu might have the best chance at cracking the rotation. Her natural position is arguably the sport's most important.
The fact that a freshman could play a key role in helping Stanford (potentially) cement a dynasty makes Xu difficult to overlook.
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Adanna Rollins | Sophomore | Minnesota
The AVCA All-North Region Freshman of the Year finished with the third-most kills (277) and the third-highest kills per set average (2.59) for the Golden Gophers in 2018. She was also one of five players on the team to score more than 300 points.
Rollins was named to the All-Big Ten Second Team in 2018. She, along with teammate Stephanie Samedy, also competed for USA Volleyball's Collegiate National Team at the World University Games back in July.
You could say @AdannaRollins is kinda killing it tonight. 😏 pic.twitter.com/bANxAoBNWS
— Minnesota Volleyball (@GopherVBall) October 21, 2018
Madi Kubik | Freshman | Nebraska
The Huskers fell just short of repeating as national champions last year and lost Mikaela Foecke and Kenzie Malloy to graduation. There are no seniors on this year's team. Which means that newcomers like Madi Kubik could step right into a big-time role.
Kubik is PrepVolleyball.com's No. 4 overall prospect and was part of the 2018 U.S. Junior National Team. There are three other outside hitters on Nebraska's roster, all of whom have at least one year of college experience.
Ella May Powell | Sophomore | Washington
Powell was an iron woman for the Huskies last season. Appearing in all 33 matches, she played every set as a six-rotation setter and led Washington in assists wire-to-wire.
Not surprisingly, she was selected to the Pac-12 All-Freshman Team. Powell even received some national recognition as well. Volleyball Magazine named her a Second Team Freshman All-American, and she joined the U.S. National Team at the FIVB U20 World Championships earlier this summer.
.@UWVolleyball starts off set 2 with a dump from Ella May Powell!#NCAAVB pic.twitter.com/vhOlu5NfKm
— NCAA Volleyball (@NCAAVolleyball) December 7, 2018
Thayer Hall | Sophomore | Florida
Hall began her collegiate career as the Gatorade National Volleyball Player of the Year. And she lived up to the hype as a freshman in 2018.
Despite missing seven matches due to injury, she still recorded the second-most kills on the roster at 288. Hall's kills per set average of 2.88 was a team high, and her 339.5 points were the third-highest for a Gator last season.
She was one of five Florida players to post at least 300 points, 200 kills and a 2.50 points per-set average in 2018. Her efforts earned her a spot on the SEC All-Freshman Team.
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Dear Rahul Gandhi, at least try not be your immature self at international level
K Bhattacharjee
Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi arrives to attend the Nehru memorial lecture scheduled to be delivered by the visiting Burmese democracy leader Aung San Su Kyi in New Delhi on wednesday. Express Photo by Neeraj Priyadarshi New Delhi 141112
The President of the Indian National Congress, Rahul Gandhi, has consistently displayed lack of maturity that is required for a person who aspires to lead a nation-state and today was no different. Rahul Gandhi, who’s still a Youth Leader at 47 years of age, decided to take a dig at Narendra Modi over the tensions between India and China over Doklam.
Dear @narendramodi, since you’ve requested some ideas for your #MannKiBaat monologue, tell us about how you plan to:
1. Get our youth JOBS
2. Get the Chinese out of DHOKA-LAM
3. Stop the RAPES in Haryana. pic.twitter.com/pwexqxKrTQ
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) January 19, 2018
After repeated clarifications from the Ministry of External Affairs that there were no change in the status quo of Doklam and saying that media reports suggesting the contrary are “mischevous”, Rahul Gandhi decided it was a good idea to take potshots at the Prime Minister of the country over the same issue. That the President of the Congress party refuses to believe the government of his own country and chooses instead to further the narrative of a rival nation is a deep cause for concern.
Unsurprisingly, this isn’t the first time that Rahul Gandhi has reacted in an undignified fashion over India’s relationship with other countries. When the President of the United State of America, Donald Trump, had tweeted about developing much better relations with Pakistan, Rahul Gandhi mocked Narendra Modi for hugging Donald Trump during his visit to Washington.
Modi ji quick; looks like President Trump needs another hug pic.twitter.com/B4001yw5rg
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) October 15, 2017
The snide remark has come back to haunt Rahul Gandhi as recently, the USA has suspended its security assistance to Pakistan, which is expected to be worth over a billion dollars. However, the scion of the Nehru-Gandhi has shown no signs of embarrassment whatsoever.
The official twitter handle of the Congress Party, with the approval of its President one would expect, recently tweeted a repugnant video featuring Narendra Modi’s hugs with World Leaders to downplay the historic visit of the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu. Despite Rahul Gandhi’s childish attempt at criticizing Narendra Modi’s foreign policy, India continues to grow in stature under the NDA government. And despite spending years and years in Politics, Rahul Gandhi seems to be blissfully unaware of what’s staring at him in the eye.
With Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu visiting India, we look forward to more hugs from PM Modi! #Hugplomacy pic.twitter.com/M3BKK2Mhmf
— Congress (@INCIndia) January 14, 2018
However, the most ridiculous and downright appalling of his comments came after the Surgical Strikes carried out by the Army against Pakistani in their own soil. Instead of congratulating the government on the grit it displayed in unleashing the might of our Army, Rahul Gandhi tried to be smart and score political points against Narendra Modi by accusing him of doing ‘Khoon ki Dalaali‘.
Of course, his party had to pay the price for his horrendous remarks as they were completely routed in the Uttar Pradesh elections.
One would have expected Rahul Gandhi to learn from his mistakes and come up with a constructive strategy to take on Narendra Modi. However, thus far, his only strategy seems to consist of inane remarks on Twitter and fomenting caste tensions across India. His latest antics where he suggests that the government has betrayed the interests of the nation at Doklam is another gross instance where he has unwittingly, or perhaps not quiet so, undermined the interests of the nation for the sake of partisan politics.
People close to him should perhaps let him know, if you are planning to win elections in India, undermining the interests of the country in a bid to defeat your rival is perhaps not the smartest course of action.
If Rahul Gandhi wants to truly come across as a potential alternative to Narendra Modi, it is high time he quits his juvenile antics on Social Media. And perhaps he should remember, that turning anti India in his unbridled hate for Narendra Modi isn’t helping his never-took-off-perhaps-never-will-take-off political career. Unfunny childish wordplay has never won anyone any election in the history of Democratic politics and its unlikely that the Gods will be kind enough to make an exception for Mr. Gandhi.
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The Fabulous Heartbeats - 50's & 60's Show Band
The fabulous Heartbeats is a 50s -60s rock n’ roll show band that specializes in delivering the nostalgic music of the 1950′s and 1960′s capturing the mood and everyone’s favourite ‘golden oldies’ of yesteryear.
If artists such as the Everly Brothers, Dion and the Belmonts, Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson, the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Chuck Berry, Danny and the Juniors, Bobby Vee, the Temptations, Elvis Presley, Del Shannon, Roy Orbison and many more, strike a warm and memorable chord with you then give us a call. We know the Heartbeats can promise a musical evening that is fun, upbeat and most of all dance able.
Enjoy their showmanship as they typically do 4 costume changes to go along with the era and genre of 50's & 60's songs and artists. Also included, a special “tribute set” to several artists who have gone on to ‘rock and roll heaven’.
Whether you are planning a fundraiser, community dance, fair/festival, company appreciation night, wedding reception, Valentine’s sweetheart dance or just an old fashioned ‘sock-hop’ party for any occasion, Heartbeats are an all pro show band.
Buddy to the Beatles – a Rock n’ Roll Revue 1954-1964”. This show employs a dynamic lighting, costume changes, narration and background slide presentation to trace the history of rock and roll from its early roots in 1954 (Bill Haley and his Comets) through to the tragic plane crash that took Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens (55 years) to the British Invasion and the appearance of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show Feb 9, 1964.. Suited for sit down corporate type events.
Ottawa Talent Agency is proud to represent this seasoned group of entertainers and look forward to bringing you the very best of the 50's and 60's for your next event.
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Be Bop a Lula, Chantilly Lace, Whole Lotta Shakin, Party Doll, Sea Cruise
Dreamin - Johnny Burnette
Dream Lover -Bobby Darin
All I have to do is Dream - Everly Bros
At the Hop - Danny & the Juniors
Sloopy - The McCoys
Young Love - Sonny James
Diana - Paul Anka
Stagger Lee - Lloyd Price
Sixteen Candles - The Crests
Wake Up Little Suzie - Everly Brothers
Bird Dog - Everly Brothers
Rock Around the Clock - Bill Haley & his Comets
C’mon Let’s Go - Richie Valens
Donna - Richie Valens
La Bamba - Richie Valens
Summertime Blues - Eddie Cochrane
Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly
That’ll be the Day - Buddy Holly
Charlie Brown - The Coasters
Runaway - Del Shannon
It’s Only Make Believe - Conway Twitty
Oh Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
Elvis Medley - That’s Alright Mama, Jailhouse Rock, Can’t Help Fallin in Love
California Sun - The Safaris
Let’s Dance - Chris Montez
Do You Wanna Dance - Chuck Berry/Beach Boys
Maybelline - Chuck Berry
White Sports Coat/Singin the Blues - Marty Robbins
Rock and Roll Music - Beach Boys
Surfin USA - Beach Boys
Runaround Sue - Dion & the Belmonts
Teenager in Love - Dion & the Belmonts
The Wanderer - Dion & the Belmonts
When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Devil with the Blue Dress - Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels
Love Me - Elvis Presley
Good Lovin - Young Rascals
I Fought the Law - Bobby Fuller Four
Proud Mary - Credence Clearwater Revival
Daddy’s Home - Shep & the Limelites
Flip, Flop & Fly - Big Joe Turner
Last Kiss - Wayne Cochran also Frank Wilson/Cavalers
Love Potion #9 - The Searchers
Don’t Let the Sun Catch U Cryin - Gerry & The Pacemakers
I Saw Her Standin There - The Beatles
Old Time Rock and Roll - Bob Seger
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye - The Casinos
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How are temperature ratings for sleeping bags calculated?
How do they test temperature ratings for sleeping bags? I have never owned a 30-degree bag that I would actually use in 30-degree weather. Justin Santee, California
A: You did know that SWAG is an acronym for "Scientific Wild-Ass Guess"? And that's exactly what some people think sleeping-bag manufacturers do when they stick a temperature rating on one of their bags.
Marmot Arroyo
Well, maybe I'm being a little harsh. Most bag makers are pretty careful to test their bags to ensure they perform more or less as advertised. But how do they test them? And to what degree? There it gets difficult (and mired in the top-secret world of proprietary data). Some use heated dummies that can measure how much warmth escapes from the bag at different temperatures. Others figure the insulating value of, say, a one-inch thickness of fill material, then calculate warmth based on the use of three inches of the same stuff.
The problem with sleeping bags, though, is not that the temp ratings are necessarily inaccurate (although some surely are), it's that human beings vary so widely. I, for instance, have a 30-degree bag made by Marmot. I've slept in it down to the mid-20swearing some long underwearand have snoozed just fine. I've also slept in it when it has been closer to the mid-30s, and felt less than warm. Why? Probably lots of reasons: how tired I was, whether I felt chilly before going to bed, whether the bag was somehow a little damp, even what I'd eaten before turning in. There are some people for whom a 30-degree bag would work well into the teens. For others, they could use it when it's 40 degrees out and feel as if they're freezing to death. It could be your bag is not rated accurately. It could be that you sleep a little "cold." It could be that a better sleeping pad (the ground is often what chills people) would make a huge difference.
As a further wild card thrown into this clearly unscientific equation, bags change with time. The fill in down bags may get dirty and lose some loft, while essentially all synthetic bags will lose some loft as time goes by.
None of which is meant to take bag makers off the hook. The Great Race among them is to make the lightest, warmest bag for the least green. Obviously, there's incentive to fudge a little and hope that no one notices. But to come up with a truly accurate temp rating for a bag is, in a nutshell, impossible.
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In This Article Russia and the West
Sources of Russian Foreign Policy
Historical Influences and Identity Formation
Internal Political Factors
Russian Elite Perspectives on the West
Efforts to Restore Russia’s Great Power Status
Russia’s Relations with the West
Other EU Member States
Creating a European Neighborhood
Former Communist States
Cooperation with the West
Nuclear Proliferation and Arms Control
Energy Relations
Trade and Economic Relations
Climate Change and the Environment
Conflict with the West
NATO Enlargement and the Future of Euro-Atlantic Security
Western Military Interventions in the Balkans
The Conflict with Georgia
The West’s Influence
On Russian Economic Policy
On Russian Democratization
Authoritarianism in Russia
Comparative Politics of Eurasia
Democracy and Dictatorship in Central Asia
Politics of NATO
Post-Communist Democratization
Regime Transitions and Variation in Post-Communist Europe
Collective Memory
Political Institutions and the Policymaking Process in Latin America
Russia and the West
Dmitry Gorenburg
LAST REVIEWED: 27 September 2017
The relationship between Russia and the West has always been a complicated one. Any discussion of the topic must begin with definitions. While Russia is a country and therefore can be identified fairly straightforwardly, the West is a much more elusive concept that only comes into view when viewed in relation to some other concept, such as the East or the Orient. European intellectuals have long juxtaposed Russia with the West, arguing that Russian values were not Western and therefore Russia could not be part of the West. At the same time, the majority of Russian thinkers and politicians have either sought to push Russia to develop in ways that would allow it to be incorporated into the West or declared that Russia is already part of the West. Here, the West includes Europe and the United States, as these are the relevant Western actors for Russian foreign policy. Until the recent rise of China, interactions with the West have been the main focus of Russian foreign policy. Even when dealing with Africa or the Middle East, Russian elites saw Russian interests in these regions as reflecting Russia’s more significant foreign policy goals vis-à-vis Western states. To this end, three relationships can be considered most crucial: those with the United States, NATO, and the European Union. Interactions with individual European countries largely reflect issues that arise in one or more of these three relationships, although the entry of a number of central European states into NATO and the EU have made these relationships more complicated over the last decade. The most significant issues in Russia’s relationship with the West include trade and energy exports, nuclear arms control and missile defense, and tensions over the extent to which Western human rights norms should trump the long-held international norm of sovereignty when the possibility of military intervention is considered.
There are a number of excellent late-20th- and 21st-century works that provide an introduction to the topic of Russian relations with Europe and the West. Trenin 2007 is the best short work that combines a thorough analysis of major themes with policy recommendations. The best introduction to the full historical range of developments in Russian foreign policy, beginning in the tsarist period and continuing through the present, may be found in Petro and Rubinstein 1997 and Donaldson and Nogee 2009. Tsygankov 2010 and Mankoff 2009 provide more detailed overviews of recent developments from a sympathetic and a critical perspective, respectively. Legvold 2007 is a selection of essays by security scholars that shows how Russian foreign policy fits into a historical context. Finally, Clunan 2009 and Lucas 2009 both focus on the importance for Russia of regaining lost status, though the former treats it as normal state behavior while the latter considers it a threat to the West.
Clunan, Anne L. The Social Construction of Russia’s Resurgence: Aspirations, Identity, and Security Interests. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2009.
An identity-based account that shows how Russian foreign policy is based on a desire to restore its past status as an international power.
Donaldson, Robert, and Joseph Nogee. The Foreign Policy of Russia: Changing Systems, Enduring Interests. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, 2009.
A wide-ranging introductory text that examines Russian foreign policy from the tsarist period through the present.
Legvold, Robert, ed. Russian Foreign Policy in the 21st Century and the Shadow of the Past. New York: Columbia University Press, 2007.
A collection of essays by leading experts that places Russian foreign policy in a historical context.
Lucas, Edward. The New Cold War: Putin’s Russia and the Threat to the West. Rev. ed. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
Written by the former Russian correspondent for the Economist, this book stresses the potential danger of Russia’s resurgence to the West.
Mankoff, Jeffrey. Russian Foreign Policy: The Return of Great Power Politics. New York: Rowman and Littlefield, 2009.
An introductory text that focuses on diplomatic initiatives undertaken by the Putin administration to restore Russia’s greatness and the impact of these initiatives on the Western world in general (and the United States in particular).
Petro, Nicolai N., and Alvin Z. Rubinstein. Russian Foreign Policy: From Empire to Nation-State. New York: Longman, 1997.
Provides an introduction to the major developments that have characterized the foreign policy of Russia during the tsarist, Soviet, and early post-Soviet periods.
Trenin, Dmitri V. Getting Russia Right. Washington, DC: Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, 2007.
A short introduction from one of Russia’s leading foreign policy thinkers that focuses on how Russia is on a path to becoming a Western country without actually joining the West.
Tsygankov, Andrei P. Russia’s Foreign Policy: Change and Continuity in National Identity. 2d ed. New York: Rowman and Littlefield, 2010.
An excellent introductory text that covers Russian foreign policy from Gorbachev to Putin.
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An Old quasar in a Young Universe?
Thread starter Garth
On the arXiv today:Age of High Redshift Objects - a Litmus Test for the Dark Energy Models The Abstract:
The discovery of the quasar, the APM 08279+5255 at z = 3.91 whose age is 2.1 Gyr has once again led to “age crisis”. The noticeable fact about this object is that it cannot be accommodated in a universe with Omega_m = 0.27, currently accepted value of matter density parameter and w = constant. In this work, we explore the concordance of various dark energy parameterizations (w(z) models) with the age estimates of the old high redshift objects. It is alarming to note that the quasar cannot be accommodated in any dark energy model even for Omega_m = 0.23, which corresponds to 1 sigma deviation below the best fit value provided by WMAP. There is a need to look for alternative cosmologies or some other dark energy parameterizations which allow the existence of the high redshift objects.
(Italics mine)
Just for the record, in the SCC scenario, in the Einstein conformal frame with constant atomic proper masses, the age of the universe at z = 3.91 is 2.8 Gyrs. The authors quote their eprint Cosmological Constraints on a Power Law Universe . Abstract.
Linearly coasting cosmology is comfortably concordant with a host of cosmological observations. It is surprisingly an excellent fit to SNe Ia observations and constraints arising from age of old quasars. In this article we highlight the overall viability of an open linear coasting cosmological model.The model is consistent with the latest SNe Ia ``gold'' sample and accommodates a very old high-redshift quasar, which the standard cold-dark model fails to do.
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Garth said:
If we believe that redshift is caused by cosmological expansion, we will continually run into these problems. Many decades ago, it was firmly established that Sirius B had an intrinsic redshift due to its density and strong gravitational field. This is a dwarf star, boys and girls! Quasars are often said by standard model adherents to be powered by black holes with a billion times as much mass, yet these same people deride Arp, the Burbidges, and others who say that quasars can have intrinsic redshift. Where's the logic? Quasars are not as distant, as massive, as energetic, or as old as is commonly believed.
The age problem is not that severe, and the error bars on the observed quasars age determination have not been published. These are crucial in determining whether the standard model has a problem.
Quasars do have gravitational red shift on top of their cosmological red shift, however if all the red shift was a local gravitational effect then
i. It would be smeared out and
ii. it would not be 'contaminated' by the Lyman Alpha forests that lie between the quasar and us.
SpaceTiger
For anyone interested in a reasonable analysis of this system, see Hasinger, Schartel, and Komossa 2002. You'll note that they're not fool enough to try to disprove the cosmological model based on that one measurement (which makes a lot of assumptions). In fact, the last sentence of their paper says:
In the near future, Fe abundance measurements of larger samples of high-z QSOs may provide another valuable path to measure cosmological parameters (Hamann & Ferland 1993).
Perhaps we should have a thread reviewing why it's important to have large samples when performing this kind of measurement...
SpaceTiger said:
Well if there was just one example that was precisely determined to have an age older than the model universe at the time, would that not present a falsification of the model? Of course the more the merrier....
I found it puzzling that that paper (thank you for the link I had missed that one so far) adopts
Throughout this paper we use a Hubble constant of 50 km s−1 Mpc−1 and a deceleration parameter q0 = 0.5.
a little passe for 2002??
That E-dS universe only gave an age of 1 Gyr at z = 3.91, whereas including DE to accelerate the universe, (yes, DE 'acceleration' is significant even in the early deceleration epoch when the LCDM ages are considerably more than the E-dS equivalent) yields an age of around 1.6 Gyr. Still not enough for the 2.1 Gyr originally reported, but more than Hasinger, Schartel, and Komossa report for "an expected delay of ~1 Gyr until Fe/O reaches solar value". The crucial question is: “How robust is the quoted 2.1 Gyr age for the quasar APM 08279+5255?”
Well if there was just one example that was precisely determined to have an age older than the model universe at the time, would that not present a falsification of the model?
Do you understand how the Fe/O determination of age works? Do you really think that qualifies as a "precise" measurement? We have no "precise" ways of measuring the ages of distant quasars or galaxies.
If your only claim about cosmological models is:
Given that we find strong indications of a supersolar Fe/O abundance, we are beginning to constrain cosmological models, favoring those that predict larger galaxy ages at a given z.
then it doesn't matter all that much which model you assume in your analysis.
Overall, I think this measurement is really uninteresting, mainly because there are so many possible sources of error. Given that the original observers were unwilling to make any strong statements about cosmology based on their measurements, it was, at best, reckless of Jain & Dev 2005 to claim the following based on them:
There is a need to look for alternative cosmologies or some other dark energy parameterizations which allow the existence of the high redshift objects.
That on top of the fact that they performed their entire analysis without once considering the observational errors makes me hope that this does not make it past the referees.
That wasn't an answer to my question, however, of course I realise that this measurement is not precise, as I posted in #3 above,
So the question is how big are those error bars? The fact that Jain and Dev do not quote them, or give a reference for their age of 2.1 Gyrs is very unsatisfactory and I agree with you that the paper is uncomplete and should not pass peer review without it - I would not let it go as it is.
However given that they felt able to publish on the arXiv led me to raise this as a question to be discussed in this thread - others may have references to this age even if I do not.
A lot of cosmological parameters are dependent on h or h2. If you take a value h=0.5 when it is generally accepted that it is h=0.71 then h2 is going to be only half its accepted value and, other things being equal, cosmological ages are going to be twice their 'real' value. I just was surprised they took this value of h and wondered why.
That wasn't an answer to my question
Of course a "precise" measurement of an age that was discordant with LCDM would be a falsification. That should go without saying, but in practice, precise measurements are extremely hard to come by.
I dunno, it's a good question. The point of my referencing that paper was only to demonstrate the uncertainty of the age measurement. I'm not concerned about their choice of cosmology because they made no bold claims about it.
What I would find interesting is an analysis of a large sample of quasars using this method. If, upon doing this, they still found discordant ages, then it would imply something interesting was going on, either in the cosmology, the star formation history, or our understanding of supernovae at high redshift.
I read the paper and found no serious challenges to mainstream models, nor did the authors, so far as I saw. I did see additional constraints on other models.
Chronos said:
Which paper are you referring to?
Certainly that is true with SpaceTiger's link Hasinger, Schartel, and Komossa 2002.
However, my link in the OP was to the eprint by Jain and Dev, in which they say
It is alarming to note that the quasar cannot be accommodated in any dark energy model even for Omega_m = 0.23, which corresponds to 1 sigma deviation below the best fit value provided by WMAP.
Then there certainly is a challenge to the mainstream model, even when the parameters are pushed to their acceptable limits.
The question of whether the eprint poses a serious challenge depends on how robust their quasar age of 2.1 Gyrs. is; that is what are the error bars of their estimation. If they are only +/- 0.1 Gyr. then the mainstream model is in trouble, if they are =/- 0.5 Gyr then it is not. The age of the universe at z = 3.91 with Omega_m = 0.23 and Omega_vac = 0.78 being 1.75 Gyr. (Ned Wright's calculator).
Okay, the problem has just deepened! Searching for papers on quasar APM 08279+5255 I find: Cosmological implications of APM 08279+5255, an old quasar at z= 3.91 Alcaniz J.S.; Lima J.A.S.; Cunha J.V, Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Volume 340, Number 4, April 2003, pp. L39-L42(1)
The existence of old high-redshift objects provides an important tool for constraining the expanding age of the Universe and the formation epoch of the first objects. In a recent paper, Hasinger, Schartel & Komossa reported the discovery of the quasar APM 08279 + 5255 at redshift z= 3.91 with an extremely high iron abundance, and estimated age of 2–3 Gyr. By assuming the lower limit for this age estimate and the latest measurements of the Hubble parameter as given by the HST key project, we study some cosmological implications from the existence of this object. In particular, we derive new limits on the dark matter and vacuum energy contribution. Our analysis is also extended to quintessence scenarios in which the dark energy is parametrized by a smooth component with an equation of state px= x x (-1 x < 0) . For flat models with a relic cosmological constant we show that the vacuum energy density parameter is constrained to be 0.78 , a result that is marginally compatible with recent observations from type Ia supernovae (SNe Ia) and cosmic microwave background (CMB). For quintessence scenarios the same analysis restricts the cosmic parameter to x -0.22 . Limits on a possible first epoch of quasar formation are also briefly discussed. The existence of this object pushes the formation era back to extremely high redshifts.
So it looks as if Jain and Dev we quoting the lower end of that age range, with a possible error of -0.1 Gyr. Is not the standard model looking shaky?
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The Solar System formed just 5 thousand million years ago, so it should contain more iron than the quasar, which formed over 13.5 thousand million years ago. The fact that the quasar contains three times more iron than the Sun is therefore a major puzzle.
One possible explanation is that something is wrong with the way astronomers measure the age of objects in the Universe. The almost-holy red shift-distance-age conversion would therefore be wrong. Fred Jansen, ESA's project scientist for XMM-Newton, explains that this would mean rewriting the textbooks. "If you study the evolution of the Universe, one of the basic rules is that we can tie redshift to age. One distinct possibility to explain these observations is that, at the redshift we are looking at, the Universe is older than we think."
They give an alternative explanation for the high Iron content:
If the older-Universe interpretation is wrong, there is only one other, stranger possibility, according to Jansen. Somewhere in the early Universe there must be undiscovered 'iron factories', producing the metal by unknown physical means. Understandably, Jansen is cautious about this, saying, "This is the less likely solution in my opinion."
But at least that idea (if there is no laboratory physics to verify it) would make another good 'epicycle' don't you think?
So, how far are we from falsification of the mainstream model?
Just a thought, Garth.
Have a look at quasar APM 08279+5255 spectrum:here showing the Iron K edge absorbed by the massive amount (3 x solar) of iron in the outflowing clouds from the quasar at z = 3.91.
Show me a statistical prevalence of this effect in a larger sample of quasars and I'll be interested. One quasar with an unusual chemical composition just doesn't cut it.
Show me a statistical prevalence of this effect in a larger sample of quasars and I'll be interested.
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] The First XMM-Newton spectrum of a high redshift quasar - PKS 0537 [/URL],
z = 3.104, (Oct 2000).
However, there is evidence for weak Compton reflection. A redshifted iron K line, observed at 1.5 keV - corresponding to ~6.15 keV in the quasar rest frame - is detected at 95% confidence. If confirmed, this is the most distant iron K line known.
http://www.sron.nl/saxsymp/papers/vignali.ps [Broken]
z > 4, (2004)
The X-ray spectrum of PDS 456 is characterized by a prominent ionized Fe K edge (clearly visible in the data-to-model residuals shown in Fig. 1, panel (a), when a single power-law t is adopted); the edge corresponds to Fe xxiv-xxvi at ~ 8.8 keV .............
Due to the extremely low background in typical Chandra snapshot (~ 4-10 ks) observations, it has also been possible to derive average spectral constraints for subsamples of high-redshift quasars using joint spectral tting with ~ 120-340 X-ray counts [22,23]. At z > 4, optically selected RQQs have a photon index of ~ 1.8-2.0, similar to the results found at low and intermediate redshifts (e.g., [12]). Furthermore, no spectral evolution of the X-ray continuum shape over cosmic time has been found (see [23] and Fig. 4). At high redshift, this result has been supported recently by direct X-ray spectroscopy of QSO 0000 263 at z = 4:10 with XMM-Newton [33].
Although the ages of these quasars at those high red shifts have not been determined, or at least published, they do have substantial iron abundance at an early cosmological age, therefore it does seem that there may indeed be a “statistical prevalence of this effect”.
SpaceTiger, are you interested?
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Students in the Virtual Reality Filmmaking class at Idyllwild Arts Academy, from left, Ryuno Numano, Abigail Haveson and Brighten Millhouse listen to instructor Neil Short discuss the equipment they will be using. (Photo by Diane A. Rhodes, contributing photographer)
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PUBLISHED: November 10, 2018 at 11:00 am | UPDATED: November 10, 2018 at 11:00 am
Learning by using the newest technologies has become common in high school classrooms.
But at Idyllwild Arts Academy, the students are the ones creating the technology.
Long known as a school with a cutting-edge film and digital media department, the addition of a virtual reality, or 360-degree, filmmaking course is new this year.
Students from the Idyllwild Arts Academy’s Virtual Reality Filmmaking class, review footage from a recent shoot at the Robert and Elaine Holmes Music Library on campus. (Photo by Diane A. Rhodes, contributing photographer)
Members of Idyllwild Arts Academy’s Virtual Reality Filmmaking class with a virtual reality headset at the Robert and Elaine Holmes Music Library. Standing, from left, are students Brighten Millhouse and Abigail Haveson and instructor Neil Short. In front is student Ryuno Numano. (Photo by Diane A. Rhodes, contributing photographer)
One of the key pieces of equipment for Idyllwild Arts Academy instructor Neil Short’s virtual reality filmmaking class is an ambisonic microphone with four capsules that can capture surrounding sound from one single point. (Photo by Diane A. Rhodes, contributing photographer)
Creating a computer-generated virtual environment that gives the viewer a sense of being there firsthand is the goal of the films.
Instructor Neil Short, a Savannah College of Art and Design alumnus, said students are learning about virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality, known as XR.
The class has gotten off to a slow start — with just three students — because so many students at the residential arts high school in the San Jacinto Mountains already have mapped out academic schedules for their time there, he said.
“Being able to find students that could fit this class into their schedule has been difficult,” Short said. “But having just three students as our fledglings is beneficial to them as they have more hands-on time to learn the new equipment.”
Short admits he is in learning mode himself as the school stays on top of trends and continues to buy new equipment to enhance the class.
No matter what type of film is being made, the story line and the editing process are primarily the same, Short said, but how to shoot the film to highlight where the filmmaker wants the audience to focus is what sets virtual reality apart from regular film.
“It takes more pre-planning and more pre-visualization,” he said. “You have to find a way to encourage viewers where you want them to look using light or sound and then rely on innate human nature.”
Short said the students are taking the existing skills they have learned from shooting regular films and adapting those to a new environment. The class is broken down into two semesters, with the first focusing on a documentary piece and the second on narrative fiction.
“The students are learning to think in 360 degrees,” Short said. “In traditional film you have a movie camera that can be used for wide shots and close-ups but in 360, one camera shoots it all at the same time – it’s like theater in the round; the camera sees everything.”
Inaugural students Abigail Haveson, Ryuno Numano and Brighten Millhouse are collaborating with the fashion design department that is preparing a fashion show for Saturday, Dec. 1, the theme of which is the five stages of the recent Cranston Fire that devastated the mountain community. From smoke to regrowth, the show is designed to cover it.
“I think the fashion show really lends itself to 360-degree filmmaking,” 17-year-old senior Haveson said. “The camera will be in the middle of the runway capturing all different angles and the flow of the fabrics.”
Millhouse, a freshman who lives in Idyllwild but not on campus, said specific duties have not been assigned since they are all working together to learn everything.
“Changing technology is really cool,” said Millhouse, 14.
Numano, a junior, is a film major who has taken many classes. He and found the class to be related to what he likes most: visual effects.
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Annette Haywood-Carter, chair of the Film and Digital Media Department since 2015, said the school offers college preparatory curriculum alongside pre-professional training for entertainment industry jobs.
“The fundamentals are the same no matter what field they go into – they must be able to convey an idea,” she said. “This can be executed in a lot of different ways but technology is the future.”
The school instills old values of community storytelling within an arts education context while staying current with industry trends, Haywood-Carter said. This is what sets Idyllwild students apart, she said, from those that go to a college or technical training school and strictly learn how to use the technology.
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Chargers TE Andrew Vollert suffers torn ACL, ending promising training camp
Weber State product, claimed off waivers from Cincinnati in May, was hurt in Thursday's preseason opener in Arizona
Tight end Andrew Vollert #87 of the Chargers is helped off the field after an injury during the NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on August 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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COSTA MESA — Tight end wasn’t a need for the Chargers when they decided to claim Andrew Vollert off waivers from the Cincinnati Bengals in May.
They saw potential in Vollert, and the Weber State product was showing that with his play on the practice field. But Vollert’s promising training camp has come to an end.
Vollert is out for the year with an ACL injury, Chargers coach Anthony Lynn revealed after Saturday’s practice.
“He was really coming along,” Lynn said. “He’s going to be out with an ACL. He’s done. He was playing pretty well. We’re going to miss him.”
Vollert was injured during a punt in the third quarter of Thursday’s preseason opener against the Arizona Cardinals. He was down on the field before being helped off by the medical team.
Vollert was making a push for a spot on the 53-man roster, even with a crowded tight end group that consists of Hunter Henry, Virgil Green and Sean Culkin. Vollert made the most of his opportunities in practice while Green was sidelined.
Vollert, a 2018 undrafted free agent, recorded a 25-yard catch against the Cardinals, the team he started with before joining the Bengals. He spent the majority of his rookie year on the Cardinals’ practice squad before joining the Bengals in November.
Rookie precaution
A hamstring injury forced Nasir Adderley to end his Pro Day early in March. He then missed mandatory minicamp in June because of a hamstring injury.
The hamstring issues are now eating into the rookie free safety’s training camp time.
After participating in the first five camp practices, Adderley has missed the past six, including two joint scrimmages with the Rams and the preseason opener against the Cardinals.
It’s unknown if Adderley’s hamstring injury is the same one from his Pro Day. The Chargers have decided rest is the best treatment to help the second-round pick from Delaware fully heal.
“We don’t want to put him back out there too soon and him do something really serious to that hamstring,” Lynn said. “We want to give him time to get well because we know he can play when he’s healthy. We got to make sure that he’s right, but yeah, I’d like to see him get back this week.”
Adderley has fallen behind in the starting free safety competition, but Lynn isn’t worried about his depth chart status.
“It’s important for him to practice,” Lynn said.
Wide receiver Keenan Allen was mysteriously absent for the preseason opener, with Lynn only saying he didn’t travel with the team to Arizona. Answers were provided Saturday.
Lynn said Allen didn’t travel out of precaution for the right knee he injured in the joint scrimmage against the Rams last week.
“He had a little fluid on his knee,” Lynn said. “So for him flying, we knew he wasn’t playing. We just took that off his plate.”
The knee injury caused Allen to miss only one practice. He returned to the practice field Tuesday, which made his absence in Arizona a surprise.
Allen appeared healthy for Saturday’s practice, with multiple dynamic plays, including a 70-yard touchdown. The Madden NFL 20 rating adjusters were present to see it.
Allen is now rated a 92 overall on the video game, three points higher than the initial 89 rating that led to Allen boycotting the video game.
“I am no longer boycotting Madden,” Allen jokingly said. “I wasn’t angry, I was disappointed.”
The Madden people came out today. Explains why Keenan Allen was on another level at practice. Had a 70-yard TD to help boost his Madden rating. The strike is over. Allen is playing Madden again #Chargers pic.twitter.com/NLFar9Hlgg
— Gilbert Manzano (@GManzano24) August 10, 2019
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Chargers cornerback Trevor Williams didn’t practice after missing the preseason game against the Cardinals. Lynn said after the game that Williams had a minor injury. “Trevor’s still rehabbing,” Lynn said. “He’ll be back when he’s ready.” …
Lynn was pleased with the running back group’s performance in the first game without star running back Melvin Gordon. “I thought the group, as a whole, played pretty well,” he said. “I liked the way Austin (Ekeler) and (Justin Jackson) ran the football. I do not like the fumble (by Ekeler) down inside the 2-yard line. You learn from it. You know, it’s early, so he’ll learn from it.” …
Lynn has no desire to test the new pass interference challenge rules in the preseason. “I’m not in any rush to slow the game down,” Lynn said. Thursday’s preseason opener ended in less than three hours.
PSA: Keenan Allen is no longer boycotting Madden pic.twitter.com/fZ9EwUuPve
— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) August 10, 2019
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Americans Concerned with Short Term Market Volatility
A survey by Franklin Templeton Investments finds that Americans are nearly equally as concerned with short-term market volatility as they are with meeting their long-term retirement goals.
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Americans are almost equally concerned about short term market volatility as they are about achieving their long-term retirement goals, Franklin Templeton Investments found in its 2017 Retirement Income Strategies and Expectations Survey. Forty-seven percent are concerned about short-term volatility, and 53% are worried about their retirement goals.
Volatility concerns men more than women (51% versus 44%) while long-term retirement goals are top of mind for women (56% versus 49%).
Across generations, Gen Xers are the least concerned about volatility, with 39% saying they are paying attention to this. Franklin Templeton says that it is surprising that 47% of Millennials, who have the longest time horizon for investing, are worried about volatility and that 53% of them are worried about not being able to achieve their retirement goals.
“The 24-hour news cycle and global uncertainty contribute to an outsized preoccupation with the short term,” says Michael Doshier, vice president of retirement marketing at Franklin Templeton Investments. “Retirement planning should be approached holistically with a long-term focus, taking into account both short- and long-term risk tolerance and overall goals in relation to various demographic factors like household size.”
Sixty-two percent of people say that they consider other household members when thinking about retirement, and this jumps to 84% if the person is married or living with a partner. Among those with a child under the age of 18, 16% expect that saving for their child’s education will delay their retirement. Seventeen percent of working Americans with a child under the age of 18 are looking for college savings-related tools.
Thirty-two percent of Baby Boomers and 31% of the Silent Generation say that their 401(k) retirement plan savings is their primary source of income in retirement.
Eighty-one percent of those who have worked with an adviser say they are confident in their ability to invest for retirement, compared to 53% of those who do not have an adviser. Among those working with an adviser, 95% say that they are integral to generating retirement income.
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Fifty-three percent would be willing to retire later if necessary, down from 62% in the 2014 survey. Twenty-two percent of those working with an adviser would prefer taking on more risk to retiring later.
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By David Herron · April 29, 2013
On Friday, Tesla Motors C.E.O. Elon Musk announced what he described as "the world's best service and warranty program." The new program offers 85 kilowatt-hour Model S cars as loaners, and adds an unlimited battery warranty. Is Tesla setting a standard for the rest of the auto industry to follow with its electric cars?
According to Musk, the company's current service system is "okay, but not great." He said that customers who are satisfied with their car service are more likely to buy future cars from the same company, but leaving owners dissatisfied will make them unlikely to buy again from Tesla. While many Tesla Roadster owners returned to Tesla to buy a Model S, the company is only now expanding its market wide enough to consider how it will retain a broader customer base of potential return buyers in the coming years.
During a conference call to announce the program, Musk explained that his instructions to the service department was to never make a profit, but to strive to break even. Traditional automakers see service departments as a critical source of profit.
Unlimited Battery Pack Warranty
Tesla acknowledged that the battery pack "is obviously very important and expensive to replace." To give peace of mind to its customers, Tesla is extending the battery pack so that everything is covered by the warranty.
Musk described it as a "no-fault warranty," in which if anything goes wrong, it's Tesla's fault—that is, as long as the owner doesn't intentionally destroy the pack, such as using it for target practice.
Model S owners don't have to worry about whether they're following the owners manual. Musk said that a product requiring reading the owners manual is broken from the start. This is a dramatic reversal of policy from when, in March 2012, Tesla cast blame on its own Roadster customers, when battery packs were rendered useless by being left unplugged for months, spawning the term "bricking" for EV batteries that no longer work.
Under the new plan, Tesla battery packs will be replaced at the company's cost during the warranty period. And if better battery technology comes along in a few years, the replacement pack will be as good or better than the original one.
Tesla is now also making the annual service contract optional, keeping the warranty valid even if the customer never brings the car in for service checkups.
Top of the Line Loaners
When a customer sends their Model S in for service, Tesla will supply them with a loaner Model S. That loaner car will be an 85 kilowatt-hour top-of-the-line Model S. Additionally, the customer will have the option to permanently trade up to the premium loaner Tesla, at a discounted price based on the age and mileage of the loaner and the customer's existing Tesla vehicle. (This is a nice bit of marketing up-sell on the part of Tesla, but not really integral a service program.)
The process of sending a Model S into service has also been streamlined. The service department picks up the car, and swaps a loaner car in its place. When the service is finished, a valet returns the customer's car that has been serviced, and swaps it back out.
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Marine litter undermines benefits of coastal environments
Plymouth University study shows beaches and coastlines strewn with waste can negate the many positive impacts of being by the sea
Marine litter can undermine the psychological benefits of coastal environments, a study has shown.
The beneficial effects of the blue environment to human health and well-being are well documented, but there has been little research into how the growing global issue of marine litter might negate them.
To measure this, Plymouth University secured funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to assess public reaction to the differing conditions of coastlines.
Participants were shown images of clean beaches and some featuring seaweed (natural debris), but also ones with quantities of fishing debris (such as rope, nets and packaging) and public litter (including drinks cans, plastic bottles, sweet and crisp wrappers).
The results – published in the journal Environment and Behaviour – showed the clean condition was consistently rated most positively, whereas the two littered conditions were rated more negatively, with the public litter condition being rated the worst.
The paper’s lead author Dr Kayleigh Wyles undertook the research as part of her PhD studies, and is now working as a Post-Doctorate Research Fellow at Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML). She said:
“When clean, the coast is associated with many psychological benefits including making us feel revitalised when experiencing it, but the reality is the coast is commonly degraded by the presence of marine litter. The interesting finding in this work is that not only does litter undermine the psychological benefits typically provided by coastal settings, but the type of litter is important. We hope this work strengthens the importance of addressing marine litter, for human health and well-being, as well as for the environmental and financial costs.”
The research, a collaboration between psychologists and marine scientists, used both quantitative and qualitative methods where individuals rated the varied series of coastal scenes.
From this, the researchers could examine the precise influence of litter in terms of perceived restorative quality and psychological impacts, with the results showing scenes with litter were rated negatively on a number of measures, with litter stemming from the public having the most adverse impact.
Whilst studies of this kind in the past have focused on pristine, clean environments, the images used in this study were contextually much more realistic, using photos of marine environments which were spoiled from abundant marine litter, an increasing real-life issue in coastal environments worldwide.
Dr Sabine Pahl, Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at Plymouth University, says:
“We know that stated preferences directly translate into visits, and economic data shows tourism suffers when coasts are littered. For our research, only a small quantity of litter was added to the scenes, covering less than 10% of the beach. This is much less than would be washed up after a storm, but still, we found these very consistent negative psychological effects. Given the increasing litter on our coasts and in our seas, the psychological effects can be expected to get worse.”
Professor Richard Thompson, of the School of Marine Science and Engineering at Plymouth University, has been working on the effects of marine litter for over 20 years. He said:
“Marine litter is a global environmental problem, with habitats form the poles to the equator and shorelines to the deep sea contaminated with debris. We have previously shown marine litter is harmful to numerous species of marine life and it is clear there are major financial costs keeping tourist beaches and ports and harbours clean. Yet it is a problem that can be solved, and our work underscores the need for action to reduce emissions of litter to the environment and educate about its many harmful effects.”
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An Open Letter to Jay Tromp
By Skinny Legend
jay tromp
Dear Mr. Tromp,
As webmaster, administrator and content writer of #PopHatesFlops, I am awoken every morning by a flurry of e-mails related to my website which I must attend to. Generally these e-mails are simple acknowledgements of errors that have occurred on the websites; often they are updates offered by our host or system manufacturers; and sometimes they are complaints by users of abuse on the website. Most common of all the e-mails in my inbox are newsletters from various outlets promoting their latest wares; and most rare are those threatening legal action against me and my website.
I have been unlucky enough to receive half a dozen or so legal threats over the years since I first started PHF in 2012. When we posted about a Natalia Kills song 'Heart To Break' in 2013, we were sent a cease and desist letter from Ms. Kills' team asking us to take the article down as it was regarding a song that was unlawfully obtained. When the Lana Del Rey track 'Noir' was discussed in 2014 before its leak we were sent a cease and desist letter from Music Rights Australia telling us to erase any reference of the track. Earlier this year, we were admonished with fake claims of illegality from an imposter of the artist Allie X who claimed that we were trading her tracks illegally; it was later revealed that they were in fact just a crazed stan who had taken their obsession too far. And the latest legal advice we've received has been from you.
This morning I woke up to receive the following e-mail from you, hastily copy and pasted with the remnants of a long-lost formatting persisting on:
As mentioned, we have received many legal threats in the past, but this is by far the most shoddy and unprofessional one yet. From the unprofessional Gmail address to the poorly researched information on defamation which you clearly copied from an article entitled 'How To Delete Things from the Internet', your e-mail was a trainwreck from the greeting to the sign-off.
Unfortunately, Jay, unlike you I am well aware of my rights and the protections I have under the law of my home country Australia. Over the past three weeks, I have binge-watched five seasons of CBS's hit show The Good Wife (airing Sunday nights at 9pm) and thus have an understanding of the law only matched by the top district attorneys (probably). You claim that our website's lone post about you was defamatory - and yet judging by your own (plagiarised) definitions of defamation it was nothing of the sort. Firstly, you have been grossly misinformed, as we did not post about you on social media. Secondly, as stated in our Terms & Conditions, all posts on #PopHatesFlops are inherently statements of opinion belonging to the users they are made by and thus are not intended for interpretation as fact. As you yourself copy and pasted, "for celebrities and public figures [...] the statement [must] be maliciously untrue - you knew it was false". As is apparent in a quick perusal of our post, Jay, nothing that any of our members said was in fact false - you have admitted to illegally posting a song by Lady Gaga on iTunes, thus violating intellectual property laws. We did not harm your reputation - you handled that all on your own.
It's equally clear that your request for us to remove our content is simply an effort to avoid permanent evidence of your misdoings to be floating around - misdoings that you admitted in your own e-mail to be illegal, and which are thus not protected by the laws of the United States of America. You seem to now be claiming that you never posted the song at all, and that the whole thing was a dream in the over-active imagination of DJ White Shadow. Rest assured that all posts about you on any website (including your own Tumblr, which you have now deleted) have been documented for good on The Way Back Machine.
Frankly, the whole attempt at a threatening e-mail was laughable. And possibly the funniest thing about the whole situation is the fact that if you had simply asked me to remove the thread in a polite way without resorting to baseless threats I would have done so.
The current trend of threatening legal action against those who frustrate you online - whether it be someone telling the truth about you on a forum post, or a music fan who has just leaked a song you were trading just days ago - is snide, unfair and hypocritical, and must be stopped. As such, I will not follow the lead of other websites like GagaDaily who have removed every post written about you from their website; but will stand by the posts that were made on PHF with the full force of the United States and Australian legal systems at my side.
I hope you rethink your attempts at at a power play, and wish you luck restoring your besmirched name. I sympathise with you for facing legal trouble from a huge corporation such as Interscope and wish you luck in your legal battle - hopefully the judge will be lenient on you and you will not face prison time. Thank you for wishing me a nice day, and I pray you have the same.
After conversing further with Mr. Tromp over e-mail, he has publicly and privately apologised for his threats towards us on his Twitter page. In turn, we have agreed to remove the original post as a good-will gesture towards him. We appreciate Mr. Tromp's willingness to sort the situation out. We certainly sympathise with his situation and we wish him all the best in the future. We urge Interscope Records and Lady Gaga's team to forgive him his mistakes as we have done.
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trayertrash 686
@trayertrash Look at Twitter, Mo already stated he didn't mean this post and promised to remove it
Just now, Guest said:
Don't really give a fuck, it's still hilarious
Guest Jay
@trayertrash Let's see when you receive thousands of hate tweets if it's still that hilarious. 3 million tweets all together. Still waiting for a letter of UMG and there are also still hundreds of thousands of blogs, videos and social media posts about the topic. DJWS sent one tweet which caused so many hate and he sent that tweet while he didn't even know what was going on (he was on the beach!). If you try to contact him to discuss anything, he's unavailable. In the meantime, there are still people creating new rumors which I have to take down again - impossible to that for all crap posted online. Anyone who posted the track under my name completely ruined my life and the plans I had in the future and that's not something I accept. Everybody stating wrong things about the illegal release should remove their stuff but how can I tell them? I can't reach millions of people... Then there's Mo creating such posts about me and he only adds: "update, we removed the other post" and he doesn't remove this! I don't think people know in what situation I am and if you think it's my fault, then you don't know either. I'm in a really tough position when it comes to private life (anorexic sister) and school and getting all so much hate doesn't really help
Cypher 1,895
I feel bad for Jay and the whole situation, but at the end of the day, someone somewhere will say something that we don't agree with. If Michael Jackson went around trying to shut down every publication that posted rumours and lies about him, he'd never have been able to make the genius music that he did.
@Cypher That's true but again: going viral this is BAD SHIT! No problem if people talk about me but death threats go too far, just like thousands of blogs claiming "Jay Tromp illegally uploaded...". I'm still in school and chances of getting a job decline with so many negative rumors, caused by that DJWS guy and whoever uploaded something under my name. There are even illegal download sites sharing that song while it's more than 3 years old
1 hour ago, Guest Jay said:
Your situation sucks, but you're also not the first person to go through it. Let's just go back a few years and remember Rebecca Black. She was like what 14 when "Friday" came out? She got death threats from basically the entire internet, not just the Gaga-fans. Instead of being bogged down by what people were saying, she continued to pursue recording new music to move past "Friday". She ended up releasing enough singles for an EP and yet the world still ended up forgot about her, her music, and "Friday". People (pretty much just Gaga-fans anyway) will move on as soon as the next headline comes out.
High Princess 260
4 hours ago, Guest Jay said:
At the end of the day, you knew what you did was going to create a problem. You literally plastered your name onto a fanmade Cake single cover and illegally posted it to iTunes. The song was given out for free on soundcloud 3 years ago, and 3 years later Mr. Jay Tromp puts his name on something he didn't even create and tried to pay his bills. This is gonna cause articles and a lot of talk. Maybe think next time?
Side note, if you wanna send me the remaining Gaga tracks that were on Paul's computer, that'd be hot.
Skinny Legend 8,373
Jay, I'm sorry if you misunderstood our initial agreement, but if you check our e-mail conversation you'll see that I never said I would remove this article and only promised to remove the original post regarding the situation as a good will gesture to you. I spent quite a while composing this article and would like to maintain it in case you make good on your threats to attempt legal action. That said, I have clearly amended the post to express my public support for your situation and to suggest leniency to whoever may be contacting you regarding the situation in the future. While I strongly disagree with how you've handled this entire situation, I bear you no ill will and as stated in my e-mail I will definitely be around if you need anyone to talk to about the issue.
Third Eye 684
omg that was my post what a mess hahahah
Guest Coo beans
Anybody that knew this guy Jay before this hysteria knows that he is a thief when it comes to music. Check out his youtube, the fake label "groundbreaking records" youtube account, or his indaba music account and shazaam "his" tracks. It is a joke. He has been confronted multiple times by members of said communities and his level of delusion is astonishing as he goes into defense mode (see these comments). He seems to be a stan who is well versed in the nefarious use of social media. While he tries to laughably say someone uploaded a song to his account for some unknown reason it is apparent it was him when the "art" used alongside the track is the same font and aesthetic as a lot of other tracks he has posted. It is sad he thinks people are this stupid.
Normally I would agree with some and feel bad for this kid as he will have a tough road ahead going toe to toe with a deep legal team such as Interscopes. Not in this case, he has been warned before and this is a classic case of getting what is coming to you. Sad part is it seems this kid is sick enough to enjoy the infamy he is getting. Always referencing how many people are tweeting him messaging him blah, blah, blah...In a day when the internet finds their next donkey of the day you will be forgotten but your legal issues will still be there. I'll wait with baited breathe for special kid to reply to this post looking for sympathy or trying to tragically lie and explain himself but one thing is for certain, the actions you take create the reality you live in.
take a lap jay
Wow, ↑ that is some serious shade. You must be one of those persons who looks at every blog or website where he can post negative stuff about me... GBR isn't a fake label, they just started last year and it was founded by Sean Harper, Coree Young and Kindrick McAllister, three hard working Americans. You have no idea what you're saying too. I am not enjoying the attention, why would I? It's not positive attention... There are songs where I use samples that are not mine, true but every DJ/producer/whatever does that and it's OK to do so. I go in defense mode because I know exactly where I stand, what I did and what I didn't do. I have no problem when people talk about me, nor when it's negative but when people are throwing shade at me for no reason, I do get mad. There won't be a legal team of Interscope to judge me. First of all because they are a subdivision of Universal Music Group, secondly because there is nothing to judge me. Now, who are YOU to judge me? You are the same guy who's harassing me on Indaba and that's the person who only sees the bad things. For some reason, you never talk about my SoundCloud where there are more than enough of my remixes for Spinnin' Records. There's also more than enough original work on Indaba besides the remixes. Original work that took several hours, days, to write. You only see the things on the web but I used to do much more, recording songs with my niece and uncle, attending masterclasses, taking drum lessons, etc. That you don't see all this, doesn't mean it's not there! I used to work hard on it but I've decided to set my goals somewhere else. The fact that my sister's situation is getting worse and the fact that I'm struggling with school made me realize I should spend more time on the things besides music. In other words: there won't be much new stuff from me the upcoming weeks/months but I'll be back. Too bad you never got to hear 'Some Kind Of Wonderful' or 'Desert Girl', two awesome originals which made Virgin Records contact me via Jessica Gonyea. There's much more of this work and it's too bad that you didn't mention that in your awful post. For example, take 'If I Ever Lose My Faith In You' on my SoundCloud. Those vocals were extracted from a performance by Lady Gaga so they're not 100% legal. Though, the track is mine and it's pretty cool. So is 'Up In The Air', a song I made with kids for a special project. The song was played on several radio stations, won a prize on Indaba and it's featured in on Indaba Sync. Those are things you DON'T mention and that is wrong Anthony! I am a real musician and getting all this hate is not something I'm enjoying, don't know why you're implying that... This and reasons I mentioned earlier made me cancel some events and I will also not take any new bookings from Universal Talents and Gigstarter, two platforms I work with. You can think a lot of me but don't put it on the web because that what you are thinking is not true. There won't be legal issues for me and I'm not tragically lying to you.
↑ As predicted here is the sad rebuttal after someone calls out this kid on his historical pattern of stealing people's music...nothing I said was untrue and it is all well documented, but you should probably save your explanations for the judge...
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He's still trying to redeem himself. Jay over
LOL still love you all hahahaha, I don't like fighting ;-)
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Anybody that knew about this kid before isn't surprised one bit by all of this, he seems to have a sick obsession with "fame", hopefully he grows out of this and realizes the long disappointing road ahead if he keeps dedicating his life to trying to convince other people on social media he is some sort of prodigal music kid who travels the world with real ace producers/musicians (spoiler alert: he's not)
Over the past three weeks, I have binge-watched five seasons of CBS's hit show The Good Wife (airing Sunday nights at 9pm) and thus have an understanding of the law only matched by the top district attorneys (probably).
I cackled
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On 4/10/2016 at 2:54 PM, Guest Jay said:
Explain me this then:
Jay Tromp – Netherlands | Ron Hagen & Pascal M - Riddles In The Sand
Jay Tromp – The Rain | Matt Vasto – Rain
Jay Tromp – Outlines | Argentina – Chalk Outlines
Jay Tromp – Waves | Addal ft. Neenah – Waves
Jay Tromp - Let Me Go | Brainsick ft. Filth Collins - Let Me Go
You didn't take SAMPLES, you took the WHOLE SONG and added (original mix) and put it on your "EP"! WHY?? Why do you do these things? The music that you upload is stolen, the pics you upload are stolen, clips... and everyone figured that out. What's the point of your scamming if everyone figured you out?? That you're fake, some wannabe-famous-producer kid. Stop acting like you're someone you'll never be.
On 4/24/2016 at 0:49 AM, Chanel said:
#WatchTheGoodWifeOnCBS
23 minutes ago, Countess said:
I already have done for like 5 years, such a shame it's ending.
Slay that promo though
That's so long! I just got into it like a month ago but I've already watched almost every episode. Alicia is my inspiration tbh.
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Gaga, Taylor, Lana & More Announced As 2020 GRAMMY Award Nominees
The nominations for the 2020 GRAMMY Awards are out! As per usual, the GRAMMYs are so out of touch that they've voted for some super random people, and I can imagine them giving all the awards to Billie Eilish just so they can prove they're still young and hip. But I'm hoping Lana will pull through for Album of the Year! What do you guys think?
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Hey guys! I decided to share with you some of my covers, and I hope you like them. I'll be posting them in here, and if you have a request, I may try my best to do something with the little I know. I hope you like my artworks!
(I've shared some before in other threads, but I may place them here too!)
The first I'm sharing with you is for the unreleased debut album by British singer Florrie, presumably entitled Trouble In the Making:
I can give you a link for it in HQ, as the forum won't let me upload +1MB files for some reason. This is the version I use for the files tags, so they won't be very heavy.
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Harry Styles Interrogates Kendall Jenner Over an Old Photo of Her Holding a One Direction Sign
Harry Styles Teases Kendall Jenner Over One Direction Photo
December 14, 2019 by Kelsey Garcia First Published: December 11, 2019
Kendall Jenner just got busted by Harry Styles. The model was recently interviewed by Harry — who, if you'll recall, was once her on-again, off-again boyfriend — during his stint as guest host on The Late Late Show, where she was interrogated about a photo of herself posing with a homemade One Direction poster in 2012.
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"This photo haunts me to this day," Kendall said. She proceeded to (unconvincingly) explain how she wasn't actually a One Direction fan at the time, and the photo was part of a Sharpie campaign, since the brand was a sponsor of One Direction's tour that year. Harry, meanwhile, reveled in the discovery. "You said you'd never heard of us," he said. "What I like about photography is that it lives forever. This lives forever." Watch the delightfully awkward exchange above.
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Kacey Musgraves Is Doing a Holiday Special, and the Musical Guest List Is Stacked
Kacey Musgraves Is Doing a Christmas Special on Amazon Prime
November 9, 2019 by Kelsie Gibson First Published: November 4, 2019
It looks like Santa got our wish list, because Kacey Musgraves is doing a holiday special. The country singer is putting on The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show, which will premiere on Amazon Prime on Nov. 29. The official trailer for the special shows the country singer donning several festive outfits as she performs with her star-studded guests.
Schitt's Creek star Dan Levy is set to narrate the special, with musical performances from Leon Bridges, Camila Cabello, Zooey Deschanel, Troye Sivan, and Lana Del Rey. Other guests include Kendall Jenner and Musgraves's very own grandmother Nana. Seeing how amazing her 2016 Christmas album, A Very Kacey Christmas, was, we are super pumped to see what she comes up with for the special. See the official lineup for the special ahead as well as the first teaser.
The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show Teaser Trailer:
"Let It Snow" feat. James Corden
"Countdown" — Dialogue
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
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"Present Without a Bow" feat. Leon Bridges
"Making a List" — Dialogue
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"(Not So) Silent Night" feat. Fred Armisen
"Christmas Makes Me Cry"
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"Glittery" feat. Troye Sivan
"I'll Be Home Intro" — Dialogue
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"NANA!" — Dialogue
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Faraday's Physics on Lost Stray from Science Towards Spiritual World
"The Variable," Lost's landmark 100th episode and the 14th this season, focused on an aspect of time travel that we've already discussed in this column a few times before: free will. Frazzled physicist Daniel Faraday has decided to tell everyone what he knows—that he and the other "Lostaways" are from the future, that Miles is Chang's grown son, that something horribly catastrophic is about to happen on the isand—because he is now convinced that he can alter the past to change the future. But if Oceanic 815 never crashed on the island in the first place, then the survivors wouldn't find themselves on the island in 2007 or 1977, so... then what? To straighten things out, we turned once again to Richard Muller, author of Physics for Future Presidents, Lost fan and time-travel expert.
Until now, Faraday's take on time travel has been constant: You cannot change the past. But upon returning to the island after doing some "research" at Dharma HQ in Ann Arbor, Mich., "you can't change the past" Faraday has changed his tune (trying to save your true love from death by time jumping an island will do that to you). "I've been spending so much time focused on the constants that I forgot about the variables, and do you know what the variables are? Us. People. We seek the reason, we have choices, we have free will," he tells Jack. "If I can, then that Hatch will never be built and that plane will land just like it's supposed to in LA."
It seems that Faraday now believes in free will, which, as Muller puts it, is the aspect of reality that is not part of his physical equations. "In quantum physics, there are similar things," he says. "For example, physics is fundamentally unable to predict the moment when a radioactive atom will explode. Faraday is saying that there are things in his equations that are not predictable, and that's human behavior."
Even though the survivors currently exist in 1977, it's their modern selves that are back in time, according to Faraday—he uses the fresh wound on his cheek as an example—and therefore, they can still die. How can one exist in two places at the same time? "All this can happen as long as free will is constrained," Muller explains. "Nothing in physics prevents Miles from seeing himself as a baby," Muller says, unless you put in place spiritual constraints. "Some people believe that there is a 'spiritual' identity that is beyond the realm of physics, the inner person, the soul—something that may or may not survive the death of the body," Muller says. "Of course, this is not physics—but neither is it ruled out by physics. The issues that Faraday is wrestling with are issues that are not part of current day physics, and (I think) never will be." —Erin Scottberg
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Patrick White, 1990
Rick Amor
woodcut on paper (sheet: 38.7 cm x 28.5 cm, image: 29.0 cm x 18.5 cm)
Patrick White (1912-1990), novelist and playwright, is the only Australian author to have won the Nobel Prize for Literature (in 1973). White was born in London to a family of Hunter River graziers and spent his youth between England and Australia, at one point returning from study abroad to work as a jackeroo. After a spell as an intelligence officer in North Africa during World War II, he returned to Australia with Manoly Lascaris. The two men were partners for fifty years, while White's friendships with many others were turbulent and often cruelly curtailed. White's novels include The Aunt's Story, The Tree of Man, Voss, Riders in the Chariot, The Vivisector, The Eye of the Storm, and The Twyborn Affair. Flaws in the Glass (1981) is his 'straight' autobiography. The later Memoirs of Many in One, by contrast, is a novel in which the elderly female protagonist - a kind of exuberantly cross-dressed White - delights in taunting her prim old friend, the character Patrick White.
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Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan hold steady in CFP
Sports | November 13, 2018
Ralph D. Russo
Alabama running back Josh Jacobs (8) carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
The College Football Playoff rankings held steady at the top, with Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan an unchanged first four from last week.
The third rankings of the season were drama-free Tuesday night after every top-10 team won last weekend. In fact, the selection committee’s entire top 10 stayed the same, the first time that has happened in the five seasons since the CFP was born.
With three weekends left until the final selections are made on Dec. 2, Georgia was fifth and Oklahoma was sixth. LSU, Washington State, West Virginia and Ohio State rounded out the top 10.
UCF moved up one spot to No. 11 and remained the highest-ranked team from outside the Power Five conferences. The Knights on Saturday play Cincinnati, which is ranked or the first time by the selection committee this season at No. 24.
DON’T COUNT ON STABILITY
In the four-year history of the College Football Playoff, the four teams at the top of the rankings after three weeks have never all made it to the semifinals. As much as it might feel as if the field is well set, it would be best to expect an unexpected result or two over the next three weeks.
Three not-so-outlandish upsets that could create confusion for the selection committee:
1. Alabama loses the SEC championship game to Georgia.
This could lead to the most controversial call in CFP history. The Crimson Tide is the defending national champion and Tua Tagovailoa and Co. have been stomping everyone in their path. The Tide is not losing this week to The Citadel. The chances are slim Auburn beats ‘Bama at home. But even if that were to happen, Alabama could quickly redeem itself by beating Georgia to win the SEC on championship weekend. A 12-1 SEC champion Alabama is not getting left out of the playoff, nor should it under any available circumstances this season.
But 12-1 without an SEC championship? The committee has already twice sent teams that did not reach their conference title games to the playoff. Last year it was Alabama and the year before, Ohio State got there.
In Ohio State’s case, the body-of-work argument was strong enough to overcome being bumped from the Big Ten title chase by Penn State, a team the Buckeyes had lost to in a close game at Happy Valley. Last year, Alabama seemed like a default pick at 11-1 over Ohio State and USC. Both were 11-2 with conference titles, but ugly losses on their ledgers.
Could the committee squeeze in the Tide after a loss to Georgia, which would obviously get in, if Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan (and maybe even Oklahoma) all won out? It’s not as if Alabama would have a loaded resume, with victories against LSU, Mississippi State and Auburn at the top. But there is also little doubt Alabama would be favored on a neutral field against any team in the country.
The committee has to be rooting for the Tide to keep it out of this mess.
2. Ohio State beats Michigan and wins the Big Ten.
Big 12 fans will disagree, but Michigan at 12-1 looks like a good bet to sail into the playoff — especially if Notre Dame finishes unbeaten, therefore making the Wolverines’ only loss a one-score game in the opener at South Bend. The Buckeyes have nice road victories against Penn State and Michigan State. Add Michigan and Northwestern in the Big Ten championship game to that resume, and suddenly a season of struggles in Columbus, Ohio, won’t look so bad at all. The stain of that blowout loss at Purdue won’t come off easy, though, and choosing between Ohio State at 12-1 and Oklahoma at 12-1 or West Virginia at 11-1 or Washington State at 12-1 won’t be such an easy chore for the committee.
3. Notre Dame loses, especially to Southern California.
Any loss for the Irish looks problematic if the rest of the contenders win out. Michigan could help Notre Dame by finishing 12-1. The Irish could make the case the committee can’t put the Wolverines in and leave out the one team that beat them. Don’t let anyone tell you the Irish are out with one loss. That’s shortsighted and doesn’t take into account that Big 12 contenders Oklahoma and West Virginia and Washington State could easily pick up a second loss before they even reach their conference title games.
Still, the Irish at 11-1 pits them against any other once-beaten conference champion, while also possibly forcing the committee to justify putting Michigan in and leaving the Irish out. And if Notre Dame’s loss is to USC, it could put a spotlight on Washington State’s poorly officiated loss to the Trojans back in September by virtue of comparing common opponents.
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President Mahama to commission University of Ghana Medical Center
Magdalene Teiko Larnyoh
The project which is located on a 400 acre land behind Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research cost $217 million.
One of the most anticipated infrastructural development at the University of Ghana, the University of Ghana Medical Center (UGMC), will be commissioned by President Mahama .
The Medical Center is an ultra-modern facility for service delivery, training and research. It will be equipped with state-of-the-art facilities for trauma and emergency services with a heliport and internal medicine, including surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, cardiology, heart surgery and medicinal imaging.
Construction of the facility started on March 12, 2011, with a sod-cutting ceremony by the then president Professor John Evans Atta Mills.
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In June 2011, Cabinet gave approval for a loan facility from Israel for the design, construction, and installation of medical equipment for the 617-bed Hospital facility for the University of Ghana.
It is expected that phase 1 will have 650 beds and Phase 2 will add 350 beds to increase the total number of beds to 1000.
The facilty is expected to be a self-financing. It will be opened to the public.
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The Sheba Medical Centre in Israel will assist the facility to provide the most efficient health care that would measure up to global standards.
Sheba Medical Centre is the largest in Israel and UGMC was modelled after the Israel health facility.
The facility was constructed by the University of Ghana through a loan acquired by the Government of Ghana from the Israeli Government. The facility will house all health institutions of the University of Ghana currently located at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
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President Kenyatta unveils new police uniform and Kenyans think it’s ‘ugly’
The new police uniform was unveiled by the head-of-state on Thursday
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday
The new uniforms are part of radical changes in the police sector which Mr Kenyatta said should grant Kenya “a new service”.
"The uniform will enhance better visibility for the officers,” said President Uhuru as the uniforms were showcased at the Kenya School of Government.
However, Kenyans on social media were left an uninspired lot with the choice of colour and design of the police uniform with some saying it looked “dull and old fashioned”.
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Other Kenyans questioned why Mr Kenyatta only settled for new uniforms instead of addressing issues affecting the police like better salary.
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Rule Changes for NRL Auckland Nines Announced
Tue 3 Dec 2013, 01:28 PM
If you have an appetite for the spectacular then the rules committee for next years inaugural Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines have answered your call.
The brains trust behind the tournament have struck Rugby League gold with the introduction of five point tries and a new Golden Try in extra-time for the Nines extravaganza at Aucklands Eden Park on February 15-16.
The Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines will see all 16 NRL clubs compete for $2.6 million in prize-money in New Zealands biggest summer event.
Thirty-one matches will be played over two days and will showcase some of the most innovative moves in sports - rules changes which were announced today.
I love the changes, said Rugby League great former Bulldogs, Warriors, Queensland and Kangaroos star Steve Price.
They are a recipe for nine minutes of flat-out footy. There will be blokes screaming for air. Its going to be fast.
The Nines will be brilliant for the fans - it will be a real festival of Rugby League.
Traditionalists will be pleased that the tournament will be conducted in accordance with Rugby League Laws of the Game International Level with Notes on the Laws approved by the Australian Rugby League Commission in February.
But the Auckland event has a number of specific and exciting modifications.
Arguably the most exciting is the introduction of a five point try a change which is designed to reward teams for attacking play.
The five pointer can only be scored in the Bonus Zone located in the in-goal area between the goal posts at each end. All other tries scored outside the Bonus Zone will remain as four pointers.
"The idea of the five point try is an exciting new concept, said Nathan McGuirk, the NRL General Manager, Football Operations.
It will reward the attacking team who will be looking to pick up the extra point by scoring in the 'Bonus Zone' area.
At the same time, it also offers a good incentive for the defending team to keep chasing the player with the ball and try to prevent him from scoring in the 'Bonus Zone'.
In the event of a match ending in a draw after regular time games will be played over two nine minutes halves - the winner will be the team who scores a Golden Try in extra time.
In qualifying round matches, the duration of the extra time will not exceed five minutes. If no Golden Try has been scored to end the game the match will be deemed a draw, and competition points awarded accordingly.
In the finals, the match will continue until a try is scored - the usual modes of scoring (field-goals and penalty goals) will carry no points value during the extra time Golden Try period.
The concept of the extra time Golden Try should also prove exciting for players and fans alike, said McGuirk.
I am sure everyone will welcome these new exciting rules for the NRL Nines tournament."
Other rule changes for the Dick Smith NRL Auckland Nines include:
* Goal-kicks will not feature in the tournament with dropkicks taken in line from where the try was scored worth two points. Penalty dropkicks will be worth two points with a field goal in general play remaining at one point.
* Scrums will consist of five players from each team and will only be used in the event of a double knock-on or a mutual infringement.
* In the event of a successful 40/20 kick, play will recommence with a tap re-start to the kicking team 20 metres in from where the ball crossed the touch line.
* Matches will be re-started by the scoring team through a drop kick off
* Referees will have the power to send players to the sin-bin for five minutes for foul play.
Price, on hand at the launch in Auckland, is confident the forward thinkers behind the innovations will be rewarded by a spectacular event at Eden Park.
Make no mistake about it - the Nines tournament is going to be huge, he said.
We are going to see a brand new style of footy that we havent seen played before.
Im really looking forward to seeing what type of player will be the full package in Nines - which players really show their skills and ability.
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Recognizing Women in Restoration: 2016 Best of the Best
Best of the Best 2016: Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy.
Susan Pinto.
Ashlee Caprentier
Jessika James
Kris Rudarmel
Michelle Blevins
KEYWORDS women in restoration
Women in the workforce: a consistently hot topic. Times have changed. Today, it is the norm for a household to have two working parents. Thirty or forty years ago, it was not – it was believed women belonged in the home, and men in the workforce. Generation X, and now millennials, and the up and coming Generation Z are changing the landscape of the workforce in big ways. That must be why the topic of women in the workforce is so popular this presidential election year, perhaps more so than ever.
Did you know 70 percent of women in the U.S. with children younger than 18 work? And according to The Occupational Safety & Health Administration, the number of women in the U.S. construction industry grew by more than 81 percent from 1985 to 2007? Despite that staggering increase, however, only 9 percent of U.S. construction workers are women – which is obviously a very low number compared to other industries.
“Presenting leadership as a list of carefully defined qualities (like strategic, analytical and performance-oriented) no longer holds. Instead, true leadership stems from individuality that is honestly and sometimes imperfectly expressed… Leaders should strive for authenticity over perfection.”
Sheryl Sandberg, COO Facebook
While we don’t know the exact number of women in the restoration industry specifically, it is very safe to say women are rising in the ranks of restoration companies – and doing it quickly. Women bring a new way of doing things to the table … a sort of quiet strength and the ability to help build others up, and bring out the very best in everyone around them.
When Restoration & Remediation launched the 2016 Recognizing Women in Restoration campaign, we really didn’t know how it would go. All I knew was in my short time in the industry, I have met a number of truly remarkable women who have a bit of a different take on restoration. While most understand this industry is all about helping other people on their worst day, not everyone has the ability to comfort and connect like a woman! They are also shedding more light on the importance of using safe, clean products – especially around children, the elderly, those who are sick, and so on. The women who come to my mind are also strong and not easily intimidated. They know this industry, they know their niche, and they will not back down.
I had the opportunity to attend Violand Management Associates’ Women in Leadership event in June of this year and sat in a room full of women who left me in awe. Each was so intelligent, and full of fresh, innovative ideas on how to tackle everyday problems in a restoration business. As the staff at Violand would say, these women are ready to “kick some glass!” Thank you very much, Violand, for being such a strong supporter of the campaign this year and for your work to help women rise in the ranks of restoration companies around the country.
Click on the image to see the infograph.
The Judging Process
A lot of work, planning, and organization went in to this year’s Recognizing Women in Restoration campaign. It was vitally important to R&R that the process be fair and unbiased. To the right, you can “meet” two of the three judges (the third being myself) who thoroughly read and scored every single one of the 40 (yes FORTY!!!) entries and nominations. Each entry was graded based on six categories:
Thoroughness of the entry
Journey & experience
Job growth & future reach potential
Worthiness of recognition
Advice to others
Each of those categories was weighted (with some categories being worth more than others), and the judges plugged in numbers on a score sheet to come up with a final score for every entry. There was little to no room for bias as the scores were truly based on every woman’s individual journey, knowledge and wisdom they had to share, credentials, and so on.
Bottom line: this was a well-developed process judged by three women heavily involved in the restoration industry – myself, Susan Pinto, and Ashlee Carpentier. We all have varying degrees and lengths of involvement in the industry, but in the end our scores for every entry came out very similar – and when added together, established a pretty clear winner.
Susan Pinto
Susan’s master’s degree in educational leadership proved very useful in the business world as she migrated from an elementary school teacher to president of Wonder Makers Environmental alongside her husband, Michael Pinto. For 28 years, she has focused on the business aspects of the company including personnel management, customer service, distributor relations, marketing, and financial management. Wonder Makers has a mission of serving God and society by helping people solve environmental, health, and safety problems and Susan works with each client with unparalleled kindness and integrity.
Ashlee Carpentier
Ashlee is married to her best friend and business partner, Shaun Carpentier. Together, they own Complete DKI and 1-800-Packouts of the Gulf Coast. Ashlee has a huge heart for those experiencing a disaster, and put that passion in action serving as the Board Chair for a local Red Cross Chapter. She is also an avid supporter of the Escambia County Professional Fire Fighters Charity and Complete DKI volunteers time and resources for the Trauma Intervention Program. Ashlee also serves as Board President for the Gulf Coast Association of Insurance Professions, is the membership chair for her local chapter of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association and an active board member of NAIOP of Northwest Florida.
Winner: Annissa Coy
Who: Annissa Coy
What: Owner and founder of Firehouse Education and Mobile Clean Systems
When: She has been in the restoration industry since 2000.
Where: Based in Spokane, Wash.
Why: “I truly love helping people and there is no better place to do this than the restoration industry, in my opinion.”
How: Annissa runs both a mobile contents cleaning business, and a school for cleaners and restorers.
From Bookkeeper to Owner
Annissa got her start in the restoration industry in 2000, hired in as a bookkeeper for a company grossing about $360,000 a year. She quickly worked her way up to office manager and began taking on some of the marketing as well.
“Within three years, I helped increase the gross revenue to about $900,000,” Annissa explained. “At this point, the owner incorporated and I became the CEO and ran the business overseeing all operations, purchases and marketing.”
In 2006, the owner sold the business to Annissa and her husband, Kevin. Two years later, they started Mobile Clean Systems – an onsite, 34-foot trailer that is specially designed and engineered to clean contents as efficiently and effectively as possible, even at a home in the middle of nowhere.
Then in 2009, they launched Firehouse Education – a hands-on school teaching contents restoration and systems management, plus marketing.
Today, Annissa and her crew travel to CAT losses all over the country, and do residential contents restoration (mainly fires) in the Western U.S.
“I went from an employee and having zero restoration experience, to owning the restoration business in just six years,” Annissa said. “Then within two years of owning the company, we grossed $1.3 million in revenue and increased our net profit by 1,003 percent.”
Finding Success
Annissa takes pride that Mobile Clean’s business is 100 percent referral-based. She does not hesitate for a second to ask a customer for a testimonial after a successful contents cleaning job.
“I truly love helping people and there is no better place to do this than the restoration industry, in my opinion,” she said. “I am good at creating systems and helping others feel comfortable and cared for. My biggest contributions to the industry would be my natural ability to teach and to help others see things differently and encourage them to challenge the status quo.”
She admits when she first came into the industry 16 years ago, she shook things up a bit by challenging the way things were done, and suggesting better, more efficient ways to clean contents. She is also first to admit the path into this tight-knit industry, especially the niche of contents, wasn’t easy as she was surrounded by people who had been doing restoration for decades. But she also felt she had some insights that could help.
Through Firehouse Education and her YouTube channel, Annissa was able to create a voice for herself.
“I was the first one to take my camera on CAT losses and out on job sites and film what was happening step-by-step,” she said. “I was also one of the first to capture video testimonials onsite from homeowners and adjusters and post them to my website, blog, and throughout my marketing.”
Annissa’s Advice
“Don’t think you have to do things the way they have always been done. Constantly ask yourself ‘can this be done better, faster, and with more care?’” she said. “And never stop asking yourself how you can serve your clients better. Bring your heart to the game every single day. It’s what your clients and your team need and want from you most.”
First Runner-Up
Who: Jessika James
What: Certified Indoor Industrialist | Owner, JMJ Consulting and Inspections
When: A lifetime! She joined her family’s construction and restoration business when she was just 10 years old, and her high school graduation gift in 1978 was a Chevy van with a truckmount. The note from her dad said: “Congratulations! You are a carpet cleaner! Rent is now $300.” For Jessika, this was a dream come true.
Where: Jessika works nationwide as a consultant and previously had a variety of roles in the industry including restoration company owner, ProChem’s education director, IICRC instructor, and more.
Why: “My father was very work-oriented. As a child, my weekly allowance wasn’t for setting the table or doing the dishes, but helping out in the family construction and restoration business,” Jessika said. “I would do everything from setting up equipment to fire damage packouts to filing in the office on the weekends.”
Jessika’s journey is far too impressive to do justice in a short write up, but she has worn a number of hats over the years, and earned a number of IICRC and other certifications.
“I have had the incredible opportunity to work with and learn from some of the industry superstars! Carl Williams, Jeff Bishop, Ron Toney, Tom Hill, Steve Marsh – they all played a major part in my in-field experiences, then my movement into the education area,” Jessika recalled. “Teaching classes and seminars is always my favorite thing to do, and what I feel is my largest contribution to the industry.”
Her Advice:
“Although it is still a largely male-dominated industry, women are seen more and more frequently in all different jobs, from packing out houses on fire damage jobs, to remediating water and mold projects, to independently running their own businesses! The biggest piece of advice I could give would be- spread the news! This is a great industry for women!”
She also said: “It is amazing how just in the past 10-15 years, we have seen so many strong, independent, educated, professional women joining the workforce in the cleaning and restoration fields – and kicking some serious behind!”
Second Runner-Up
Who: Kris Rudarmel
What: President, Anchor Restoration
When: Anchor Restoration was created in 2005
Where: South Jordan, Utah
Why: Kris and her husband, Frank, had an unpleasant experience with an emergency flood service in the early 2000’s, inspiring them to start their own restoration company to better serve the needs in their community.
“I had a dream to create an experience for my clients that was about more than just flood damage cleanup,” she said. “I wanted to stand out and provide an eclectic customer experience and build a company that my team members would be proud to work for and share a vision with what I had created.”
Kris’s business has won a number of awards, including being named to Utah Business Magazine’s “30 Women in Watch” in 2013, NAWBO’s “Woman Business Owner of the Year” Award in 2013, and the Enterprise 7 Award: Woman Business Owner (for the seventh time!) and a number of others.
“It is vitally important to savor your successes and appreciate your failures. Our failures teach us a lot and make us strong,” she said. “Believe in yourself! Your beliefs become your reality! Do not be afraid to dream BIG! Find or create passion in whatever you do and stay out of your comfort zone by feeling the fear and doing it anyway.”
This is Only the Beginning!
R&R has big plans for the Recognizing Women in Restoration campaign for 2017! Be on the lookout for a call to action in the beginning of the year, and some exciting announcements and evolutions in the campaign! We hope this is only the beginning of recognizing women who are truly “kicking some glass” and hope those who didn’t win this year (including our runners-up) will continue to be involved in future!
To all the women who participated this year, and the people who took the time to nominate a woman in the industry who they respect, thank you!
A little inspiration from some of this year’s outstanding nominees!
“In my company, and in all my courses, I share a motto that sums up my philosophy for contents success: adapt, create, succeed. It means that when you are faced with a challenge, don’t get paralyzed by it. Adapt with new ways of thinking, being, and doing.”
– Barb Jackson, Owner, Total Contentz
“If you don’t love what you do, or you are afraid to get dirty and actually do the work, you are in the wrong industry.”
– Becky Edgren, Owner, PuroClean of Moraine, Ohio
“Be bold. Take chances. Speak up. Believe in your ability to ‘figure it out’ and learn on the job. Lead when others aren’t. Coach others when others want it. As a trailblazer, take others with you. Clear a path!”
– Nancy Kirk, Exec. Vice President, South River Restoration
“You don’t have to prove you are worthy of respect; you just have to prove you care – about people, about your work, about stretching yourself. Don’t be afraid of change; the quicker you embrace change, the further you will leverage your company.”
– Brenda Sutton, General Manager, Hammer Restoration
“Restoration is a man’s world and trying to break through has not been easy by any means. Earning respect is extremely difficult. By being recognized, it shows that people out there do value women in this field.”
– Jamie Byford, Project Manager, ServiceMaster Supreme of Pittsburgh, Penn.
“I think women in restoration should embrace qualities such as empathy and intuition that make us different from our male counterparts. We should leverage these qualities to change the way business in the restoration industry is conducted.”
– Jodi Scarlett
“Do what you love! The best advice I have to offer is treat the people who work with you with great respect, and embrace technology; this is an industry where you cannot fall behind.”
– Chelsea Mihalko, Vice President, Mihalko’s Contracting
“When you feel like the fight is too much, get back up and fight again.”
– Nicole Humber, Owner, Bravo Restoration
“Do not take anything personally; be patient.”
– Marisa Wilson Smandych, General Manager, Total Restoration Kelowna
“The best advice I can give women rising in the ranks of the industry is get the most well-rounded education in the industry as possible. Be the expert.”
– Andrea Clark, Sales & Marketing Director, Mark 1 Restoration
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Putin meets pope, 'welcoming' populist gov't during Italy trip
(UPDATED) Rome's historic center is on security lockdown for the visit with 50 streets blocked to traffic and Italian media reporting that mobile phone signals could be scrambled
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Published 3:50 PM, July 04, 2019
Updated 10:14 PM, July 04, 2019
POPE AND PUTIN. This photo taken and handout on July 4, 2019 by the Vatican Media shows Pope Francis (L) greeting Russian President Vladimir Putin upon his arrival for a private audience at the Vatican. AFP PHOTO / VATICAN MEDIA
ROME, Italy (UPDATED) – Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Rome Thursday, July 4, for a lightning visit including talks with the Pope and Italy's populist government, which has called for an easing of sanctions despite Moscow's ongoing crisis with the West.
Rome's historic center is on security lockdown for the visit with 50 streets blocked to traffic and Italian media reporting that mobile phone signals could be scrambled.
Putin landed around an hour late at Fiumicino airport and his convoy drove into Rome and the Vatican City where he met the Pope for closed-door talks.
Putin has arrived late for all 3 of their encounters, the last of which was in 2015 when the Pope urged all parties to the conflict in Ukraine to make a "sincere effort" for peace.
Thursday's meeting comes a day before the Pope receives leaders of Ukraine's Greek Catholic Church.
Pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine are mostly Russian Orthdodox, while those they fight are Orthodox and Greek Catholic.
Improved ties
Francis first met Putin in 2013, as the Roman Catholic Church sought to improve ties with the Russian Orthodox Church.
Only in 2009 did the Vatican and Moscow reestablish full diplomatic ties which were severed during Soviet times.
Relations have improved since the coming to power in the same year of Patriarch Kirill, who headed up the Russian Orthodox Church's diplomatic arm for years.
The Russian Orthodox Church has frequently accused the Catholic Church of proselytizing in Russia, an Orthodox Christian country of 144 million.
The Pope in 2016 held a historic meeting with Kirill in Cuba, the first encounter between the heads of the two largest Christian churches since Christianity split into Western and Eastern branches in the 11th Century – an event known as "The Great Schism."
Kremlin advisor Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday, July 3, that "for the time being a possible invitation for the Pope to visit Russia is not on the agenda."
The Pope and Putin were to discuss matters including "preserving Christian holy sites in Syria," the Kremlin said.
After meeting the Pope, Putin will hold talks with Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and President Sergio Mattarella.
Putin is being driven around in his 6-meter-long (20-foot) armored limo by a chauffeur who has been practicing negotiating his way around the Eternal City's narrow streets. His talks with Italian leaders should be easier.
Far-right Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has often expressed admiration for Putin, and his coalition government advocates reviewing EU sanctions against Russia.
On the eve of the visit, Putin praised Salvini and his Lega party for having a "welcoming attitude" to Russia.
"They are pushing for a rapid abolition of the anti-Russian sanctions introduced by the US and the EU," Putin said in an interview with Corriere della Sera.
The US and EU have progressively imposed sanctions on Russia since its annexation of Crimea in 2014 and Moscow's involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, including the shooting down of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17.
Salvini has previously visited Moscow and been pictured in pro-Putin T-shirts.
When his party won most Italian votes in May's European elections, Salvini posted a photo of himself with a picture of Putin in the background.
"Men like him (Putin) who act in the interest of their own citizens, there should be dozens in this country," Salvini said last year.
The Kremlin says Putin wants to discuss Russia-EU relations, the situation in Syria, Ukraine and Libya and Iran's nuclear program.
Sanctions revision
An EU summit last month extended economic sanctions targeting whole sectors of the Russian economy, including its crucial oil and gas industry, until the end of 2019.
Italy has not vetoed the sanctions but the EU front appears less united thanks to Rome's pro-Russian overtures.
Salvini and fellow Deputy Prime Minister Luigi Di Maio will attend a dinner for Putin in the evening, after which the Russian president will meet his old friend and former premier Silvio Berlusconi, known for his sex scandals and "bunga bunga" parties.
"We are bound by a friendship stretching back many years," Putin said in the Corriere interview, hailing "a politician of global stature". – Rappler.com
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Pet Shop Boys open 'Super' pop-up store in Shoreditch
Pet Shop Boys have launched a pop-up shop in Boxpark Shoreditch, London, which will be open throughout the weekend to celebrate the release of their new album, “Super”, which is out now.
The pop-up shop has a range of new Pet Shop Boys merchandise for sale, including tee-shirts in five different designs, iPhone cases, a signed screen print (edition of 100), badges, and signed “Super” CDs and vinyl (while stocks last). There are also listening stations with B&O Play headphones so visitors can listen to the album.
The shop will be open for three days, April 1st, 2nd and 3rd with opening hours from 11 am to 7 pm (Friday and Saturday) and 12 pm to 6 pm (Sunday). It is located at Unit 26, BOXPARK (Pet Shop Boys), Braithwaite Street, London E1 6GY.
The shop is made possible with the assistance of Bang and Olufsen PLAY and Worth Retail. UK Country Manager of B&O PLAY Tom Martin says:
“We are truly honoured to bring together two such iconic and stylish partners - Pet Shop Boys and B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen to create a unique and beautiful listening experience for the release of 'Super’."
"When we were asked to create a pop up shop for the launch of the Pet Shop Boys new album ‘Super', we jumped at the chance", says Alex Johns, Managing Partner of Worth Retail. “The store, at Boxpark in Shoreditch, is an ideal chance for fans to experience the music first hand and immerse themselves in the Pet Shop Boys brand.”
Pet Shop Boys have released their new album ‘Super’ on x2 Records (through Kobalt Label Services), out now. The album was written in London and Berlin and produced and mixed by Stuart Price in Los Angeles. It features 12 new Tennant/Lowe compositions including the current single, 'The Pop Kids’. ‘Super’ will be available on CD, vinyl and digitally.
Pet Shop Boys have also confirmed a residency of four very special, sold-out concerts at London’s Royal Opera House from July 20th-23rd. Entitled ‘Inner Sanctum’, the concerts will be the only opportunity to see this brand new, site-specific Pet Shop Boys show which is being staged by long-term PSB designer Es Devlin and choreographer Lynne Page.
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Ireland: a migrant’s tale
Increasing numbers of people are expected to emigrate from Ireland over the next few years. But it will hardly amount to an exodus
by Colin Murphy / December 15, 2010 / Leave a comment
Taking to the boats: a long Irish tradition, once again on the rise
For more on Ireland in this month’s Prospect click here
“An enormous migration takes place between Britain and Ireland,” said David Cameron on 23rd November. “If the Irish economy collapsed, that would have a huge impact on Irish people coming to the UK for work.” Ireland has a long tradition of doing just this. This time, though, it’s different.
Martyna moved to Dublin in 2005 and found work as an architect, an apartment and a boyfriend. In 2009, the office grew quiet. Last October, she was laid off, along with half the firm. With joblessness nearing 15 per cent, she started to think about leaving the country.
Two things set Martyna’s generation of emigrants apart: first, she is an experienced professional; second, she’s Polish. Some 100,000 residents are expected to leave by 2014. But of the 65,000 who left in 2009, just 28,000 were Irish, and 13,000 Irish returned home. Hardly an exodus.
The type of departure is different, too. Niamh O’Maille, made redundant in 2008, soon followed the time-honoured path from Galway to a friend’s floor in Boston. But she now has a better job than before, and the news from home reminds her she is glad to be away.
Edwina Shanahan of VisaFirst.com runs monthly “migration nights.” They used to attract up to 80 people, mostly young graduates; now around 400 turn up. Attendees are older, often have families, and hope to get employer-sponsored or permanent residence visas.
Yet many who want to leave are unable to. Niall Doyle, an IT entrepreneur, bought a three-bed new build in a suburban estate in February 2007 for €605,000; neighbouring houses now sell for €350,000. He can’t walk away: not only would he be pursued for the debt, but so would his parents, who gave their guarantee for the mortgage. It is this kind of trap, Doyle worries, that will doom the country to a generation of stagnation.
However, there is an upside. In posh Donnybrook, an art gallery has popped up in an ex-car showroom. Curator Katie Tsouros has a cheap, short-term lease in a building due for redevelopment; when they close her down, she’ll re-emerge elsewhere.
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The Dance of Sex
By Susan Johnson
I’ve been studying tango for years, both because I love it and because of the lessons it keeps teaching me about emotional and physical connection in relationship. A few months ago, I had the opportunity to tango with an accomplished dancer who had exotic ways of moving his body and all kinds of frills in his technique. Initially, it was exciting, but I soon found myself feeling detached as his partner. Then I danced with a man who seemed much less technically skilled and couldn’t do anything close to the steps of the first man, but he engaged me as a partner in a completely different way. It was the difference between dancing in my own bubble and sharing a moment with someone else. With the first partner, I had to match his fancy performance moves, which, while varied and novel, quickly became emotionally predictable. But with the second, far less skilled partner, I never knew what was going to happen next because he was picking up from me as much as I was picking up from him. Any time I started to lose my balance just a little bit, I could feel him right there with me, and we readjusted. There was one move in which I had to step around him while we shaped our bodies together. By then, we’d established our connection and were completely in sync, attuned. It was such a thrill—and this is what gives tango that erotic edge.
I saw the same thing recently in the Netherlands watching two swans in a mating dance. There was this beautiful synchrony between them, as if they…
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Press Release: Kodak Prosper 6000 Presses Unleash the Next‐Generation of Printing to Meet Diverse Customer Needs
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 10 - Today Kodak continues to exceed industry standards in digital color print with the introduction of the KODAK PROSPER 6000 Presses. With new innovations in transport, drying and writing systems, combined with advanced press management technology, the PROSPER 6000 Presses are a completely new product offering that deliver high levels of reliability, print speed and application flexibility. These enhancements will empower customers in the book, commercial print and newspaper businesses-as well as print service providers of data‐driven print applications such as direct mail and transaction-with tools for success.
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Toronto takes next step to increase affordable housing
HomeMarket Update
by Steve Randall31 Jan 2019
Economist slams BC first-timers loan
The announcement from the BC government that it will help first-time buyers with a new tax-free loan program has been welcomed by many but not everyone agrees that it is the right move
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Up to a million Canadians would struggle to cope with a 1 per cent rise in interest rates with 700,000 at risk from even a 0.25 per cent rise
The City of Toronto approved a signature initiative of Mayor John Tory which will increase the supply of affordable homes in the city.
The council’s decision to adopt the Housing Now initiative means it will increase the supply of new affordable rental housing within mixed-income communities by making municipally-owned properties available to non-profit and private organizations.
"Housing Now will fast track new housing developments at 11 surplus city properties to create 10,000 new residential units,” said Mayor John Tory. “I'm proud that City Council has taken swift and bold action on housing today to get shovels in the ground as quickly as possible. This is a direct and significant response to the issue Torontonians place at the top of their lists – affordable housing – and it is a common sense initiative we can take now with our city-owned land."
The 10,000 homes will include 3,700 affordable rental units which must have average rents of no more than 80% of Toronto’s average market rent.
The City says this will benefit families with incomes of between $21,000 and $52,000 per year.
The sites for development will be close to employment areas and transit hubs and developers will need to create complete communities including schools, child care, community centres, and parks.
Housing Now will provide up to $280 million in financial incentives in support of the 3,700 affordable homes including relief from development charges, building permit fees, planning application fees and parkland dedication fees as well as property taxes for the 99-year term during which the rents will remain affordable.
“Housing Now brings forward new City resources to work in partnership with the private, non-profit and co-op sectors to build new rental and affordable housing for all Torontonians. It will achieve the highest possible public benefits, while providing the deepest amount of affordability without waiting on funding from other levels of governments."
said Deputy Mayor Ana Bailão, Planning and Housing Committee Chair.
A new Housing Secretariat will facilitate the planning and development of the sites and, oversee the public market offering process.
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Matt Harrison and life in the fast lane
Veeam's NZ channel manager set aside his Formula One racing dreams and has been living the dream in IT instead
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Veeam Software’s New Zealand channel manager Matt Harrison believes in the value of personal interactions in business and has a personal goal of ten productive face-to-face meetings a week.
“A typical day might start with an early morning coffee catch-up with one of our distributors, before meeting with our partners around specific opportunities and then in the afternoon hosting a client-specific technical webinar with our Sydney team. Oh and lots of phone calls, emails and a couple more coffees,” he says.
The important thing, says Harrison, is to ensure that people remember who you are. “Be yourself as you are the brand,” he says. “People usually remember me as that guy with a Yorkshire accent, which is better than not being remembered at all.”
The Yorkshireman moved to New Zealand eight years ago and has put down roots in Wellington, where he lives with his wife and children. His career started after he gained a business and technology university degree that led to a job in marketing with an IT distributor. Harrison then made its way into business development and channel management roles, first with a distributor, then a partner and, more recently, with IBM.
He is passionate about IT and being part of a business which changes at what he describes as an incredible rate. “Only ten years ago server virtualisation was virtually unheard of,” he points out.
Harrison has long ago set aside his dream of becoming a Formula One driver since, as he puts it, “at 6 feet 4 inches tall, the odds are slightly remote”. His love for most motorsports hasn’t vanished, though. He is particularly fond of motorcycling but is also qualified as a referee for Capital Football (as of last year) and has been enjoying refereeing his kids’ games as well as some senior football matches.
At Veeam, where he manages the New Zealand channel market, Harrison says he is privileged to work “with a massive range of people from distributors, partners and clients” and also enjoys the “flexibility to tailor and implement Veeam’s worldwide strategies locally”.
Back in February, the company, now with 163 local partners, reported that New Zealand led the way for the company in year-over-year revenue growth, out of all markets in APAC. New Zealand’s revenue growth came in at 69 percent, two percentage points higher than the region as a whole.
From where he sits, he says business is marginally better this year compared with 2012. “Clients are spending, but in different ways and on different things. We are finally seeing uptake in opex-based cloud models, and affordable data protection continues to be top of mind for many smaller clients,” he says.
This year, he plans to continue finding and developing relationships with the right partners. “We’ve seen amazing growth over the last 24 months, and my goal is to take this to the next level by investing heavily in those partners who share the Veeam vision of becoming the leading modern data protection vendor in NZ.”
It is shaping up to be a busy year for Harrison who, with a young family, tries his best to achieve the perfect work/leisure balance. His secret? “Discipline and religious diary scheduling for general 'business hygiene' things like travel and expenses.” So far, so good.
Where do you live now and where did you grow up and have lived before?
I’ve lived in Wellington (Upper Hutt to be precise) since emigrating from the UK eight years
ago. Prior to that I was born and bred in Leeds, which explains the Yorkshire accent that I think
I’m stuck with.
Are you married? Kids?
Married with three kids, although my eldest now lives with his fiancé in Auckland, so he pretty
much looks after himself these days.
I usually have a motorcycle magazine in my backpack, although I enjoy sports biographies -
I’ve just finished reading Seeing Red by Graham Poll, a revealing insight into the world of the
professional football referee.
Who is your mentor? Or someone you admire professionally?
My old MD, Peter Wilkinson, the founder of Freeserve, Europe’s first free internet ISP, and a
managed services visionary, definitely shaped my early career. He was way ahead of his time
and a real character. I also learned a lot from Terry Dunn at Value Added Distributors (later
bought by Ingram Micro). He gave me a job when I first came to NZ on the back of a flaky
Skype interview call.
What's your favourite gadget?
Predictably my iPhone 5 – after over 10 years of being a devoted BlackBerry user I had to buy
my own phone for the first time at Veeam so thought I’d give an iPhone a go. I’m hooked
already - if only the battery would last longer than seven or so hours!
And your favourite website?
LinkedIn. I always use it to prepare for meetings and to start building relationships with new
contacts. It’s also a great competitive tool.
What's your drink of choice?
I’m a bit of a smoothie addict – but I am also partial to a German Bavarian lager called
Erdinger Weissbier. There’s a place in Hamilton that sells it online too.
What do you think has been the single most important advance in technology?
Without question the internet – not only because it has made the world truly a smaller place,
but that it lets me video call my 10 year old daughter when I’m travelling.
If you weren't in technology, what would you be doing?
Probably something in the automotive industry.
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Retro Review: The Logitech G13 Is Still the Best World of Warcraft Accessory
Eric Ravenscraft @lordravenscraft
September 4, 2018, 11:00am EDT September 6, 2018, 1:36pm EDT
Back around 2010 I bought the Logitech G13 so I could play World of Warcraft’s newest expansion Cataclysm more efficiently. With Battle for Azeroth out now, it’s still my go-to accessory.
Retro Reviews are a new series where we take a look back at products that have a special place in our hearts, history, or both, and reflect on how they’ve stood up over time.
The Logitech G13 is one in a small, weird subcategory of gaming peripherals called keypads—or gamepads, if you prefer, though try searching for that and you’ll end up with regular controllers more often than not. Gaming keypads are designed to be used with a single hand (usually your left hand) and feature an array of buttons more ergonomically optimized for the kind of complex finger gestures you’ll need while playing games. They also usually come with a high degree of customization so you can make your buttons do exactly what you want, instead of trying to adopt your gaming habits to a QWERTY keyboard that was designed first and foremost for text input.
That’s what drew me to the G13 back when I first got into World of Warcraft. I wanted to have more control over minute, otherwise unimportant details than a regular keyboard (or even a gaming keyboard) could provide. I settled on the G13 which, unfortunately, isn’t for sale anymore, though you can still find alternatives like the Razer Orbweaver Chroma. Still, there’s a reason the G13 became my favorite.
An Array of Customizable Buttons Form Perfectly to Your Hand Movements
You’re used to the 101-or-so button keyboard that you type with everyday. For almost any game you can play, that’s more than enough. When it comes to an MMO like World of Warcraft, however, the normal WASD just don’t cut it. Every single class has a dizzying array of roughly seventeen million spells, abilities, and items to use. Once you hit the level cap, you have two main ways of improving in the game: acquiring better gear and improving your rapid-fire rotation of spells and abilities. The only way to do the former is to grind away at dungeons and raids like it’s your second job, but a solid keypad can help with the latter.
The Logitech G13 is a programmable keypad with 22 regular buttons, a four-directional control stick, and two programmable modifier buttons. The included Logitech software—which the company also uses across its array of gaming peripherals like keyboards, mice, and headsets—lets you program every single one of these buttons. You can make a button correspond with a single key on your keyboard, a multi-key shortcut (like, say, Ctrl-Tab or Alt-F4), or even a sequence of multiple commands executed in a row. We’ll come back to that bit in the next section.
It also features three layout buttons and a macro recording button. The layout buttons let you switch between multiple preset button configurations. So, for example, in World of Warcraft, you can quickly switch between multiple class specializations. With the G13, you could also switch the button layout you’re using without tweaking any settings or opening the Logitech app. This gives you flexibility to create layouts that are exactly what you need for different parts of the game and access them with a single button.
Finally, the G13 has a simple LCD display. You can choose to set this display to show the time and date, the game profile you’re using, a countdown timer, or perhaps most usefully, a live meter of your CPU and RAM usage. This last bit is useful even when you’re not in a game. If your computer starts to slog, you can see at a glance what part of your machine is being overworked.
Overall, it’s a robust piece of hardware. The ergonomic curve gives your wrist just enough support and the keys are gently sloped so that your fingers naturally find exactly the button you want to press, rather than performing complicated finger gymnastics to reach the keys you want. My one minor complaint is that the thumbstick seems like it should be useful for analog movement, but it can only point in one of four directions. You can assign each of the four directions to a button or function, but it’s not as useful as a proper analog stick would be.
The Logitech Software Lets You Perform Complex Actions With a Single Key Press
This recorded macro will quickly execute my two Blink spells, plus an invisibility spell, letting me get the hell out of dodge in an emergency.
The hardware on the G13 is comfortable and precisely designed for long-term gaming sessions, but it’s the software that makes it magic. On a basic level, you can assign any button or combination of buttons to any key on the keypad. In my setup, I assign the two gray buttons next to the control stick to the Alt and Ctrl keys. Many of the regular keys are assigned to a number so, for example, I can press the G12 key (directly under my index finger in the resting position) which corresponds to the number 7. The Alt key is directly under my thumb, so without repositioning my fingers at all, I can press Alt-7 with my index finger. With all four of my fingers and my thumb at complete rest, I have at least eight spells available. That might not sound like a big deal, but when you have to make potentially hundreds or even thousands of moves per fight, minimizing your finger movement matters.
Logitech doesn’t stop with simple keymapping, though. You can assign each button a single keystroke, a key combination, a macro that executes in sequence—you can either manually build these in Logitech’s editor, or simply record yourself pressing the buttons in the order you want—or even paste whole blocks of text with a single button. Have a regular message you need to send to your whole guild? Program it into a button. Need an emergency get-the-hell-out-of-here button that runs through all your escape spells at once? Record a macro. The game has its own built-in macro system, but for certain tasks, I’ve found the G13 to be way easier.
The most powerful feature of Logitech’s software, though, is also its quietest. The app can detect what game you’re playing and automatically load the custom profile you’ve built for each application. I say “application” instead of game because it’s not limited to games. I have a custom profile for every game I use the G13 with, but I also have one for Chrome, Photoshop, Premiere, OneNote, and more. While my colleagues may prefer AutoHotKey to create their own productivity-boosting shortcuts, I’ve been using Logitech’s software for years for the same purpose.
The same app that powers the G13 also works with Logitech’s line of gaming mice and keyboards, so I can use the exact same game profile I use with the G13 to also add spell buttons to my gaming mouse. I’ve got combat spells on my left hand, and movement abilities like my mount or jump buttons on the mouse, which makes more intuitive sense.
The G13 Bends to Your Will, Rather Than the Other Way Around
The LCD screen lets you quickly change profiles with the press of a button, among other things.
Some game designers invest a lot of energy in making controls feel as natural as possible, but no matter how cleverly designed they are, there’s always an element of adapting yourself to the way the game works. Sometimes that’s easy, like using a mouse to point where you want to look, which generally feels pretty natural. Other times it’s awkward, like trying to keep up with Han Solo’s sweet dance moves.
In a game like World of Warcraft—or any MMO for that matter—that friction between what your brain wants to do and what your controls let you do can mean the difference between winning and wiping your entire group. While most games and controls force you to play on their terms, the G13 adapts to yours. It places buttons right where it makes sense for your fingers to reach, instead of picking a few keys off your regular keyboard and hoping they’re in the right spot. It lets you program every single button to do exactly what you need, exactly when you need it.
Not every game demands the power of the G13, but when it comes to MMOs—as well as the occasional specialized task like photo or video editing—I’ve found it to be an indispensable tool.
Unfortunately, the G13 is old enough now that you can’t get one for its past, normal price. You can still buy refurbished options from third-party resellers on Amazon, but if you like the idea, you can also check out other, newer gamepads like the Razer Orbweaver Chroma for $125. Razer offers its own comparable software, but I’ll stick with my trusty Logitech.
Eric Ravenscraft has nearly a decade of writing experience in the technology industry. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, PCMag, The Daily Beast, Geek and Sundry, and The Inventory. Read Full Bio »
Black Friday 2018: Geeky Science Toys for Kids
Caroline Stewart | November 22nd
With Christmas right around the corner, you’re probably wondering what you should get for your kids. Make those presents meaningful and beneficial by getting your children educational, geeky, and science-themed toys and kits that put a fun spin on learning new things.
Twitter Isn’t Getting an Edit Button, And That’s Fine
In a recent Wired Q&A video, Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, stated clearly that the service is probably never getting an edit feature. For anyone who’s ever lamented typos permanently inscribed in a Tweet, that sounds like bad news. But if you look closely at why Twitter abhors editing, the decision makes sense. We can live without editing, even if we don’t have to like it.
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The Jabra Elite 75t Are the Best Sounding True Wireless Earbuds You Can Buy
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DA board nominations sought for three positions
Chair Jeff Odgers (pictured) and Paul Wood plan to stand again for election, while Jan West will retire from the board.
Dairy Australia is calling for nominations to fill three vacancies on its board of directors, ahead of elections at its annual general meeting in November.
Three serving directors’ board terms are expiring this year.
Chair Jeff Odgers and Paul Wood plan to stand again for election, while Jan West will retire from the board.
In line with Dairy Australia’s constitution, one of the vacant positions must be filled by a milk producer, with the other vacancies requiring a director with skills in agribusiness, innovation and adoption and one with extensive experience in finance, auditing and risk management.
Dairy Australia Board Selection Committee chair David Lord said the board must comprise of a mix of skills that represent all sections of the industry.
“With the industry going through particularly tough times, there has never been a more important time to get involved and we are looking for new leaders from right across the supply chain, to take up critical roles in helping dairy meet the challenges we are facing,” Mr Lord said.
To stand for election, applicants must undergo a selection process overseen by the selection committee, which is made up of one Dairy Australia board director and four other Australian dairy industry representatives — two nominated by Australian Dairy Farmers and two by the Australian Dairy Products Federation.
Alternatively, candidates may stand for election if their nomination is endorsed with the signatures of at least 100 current Group A members.
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THE farming community and local business have rallied behind the community of Corryong in the north east and sent three truckloads of hay to the fire affected area.
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Hill Of Crosses - Iraq War Dead Soldiers
Lafayette, California
Across from the Lafayette BART station, an entire hillside has been covered with stark white crosses -- one for every American soldier killed in Iraq. It resembles a crowded military cemetery, just without the attention to order and straight lines. A large sign shows the current death tally.
With permission from the owner of the private property, anti-war activist Jeff Heaton put up the first crosses in November of 2006, in full sight of the commuter parking lot and San Francisco-bound rapid transit trains. The Hill of Crosses seemed to us to take a page from the anti-abortion protest playbook -- we've seen plenty of public displays of little white crosses representing tiny unborn lives.
The Hill of Crosses immediately attracted a lot of attention -- from protesters, from supporters, from vandals... and from commuters, who had to discern if it was honoring the troops or criticizing the war, and then still go to work. The City Council ruled to not limit the amount of crosses permitted in the display, however a local signage ordinance forced the death tally sign to be reduced in size. The cross count continues to grow, aided by "cross volunteers" -- with more added twice each month. In August 2011, the group decided to add no more crosses, capped at nearly 5,000. There was no more room. The sign will continue to be updated with the current death tally.
Visitors can park briefly in the commuter lot and carefully traverse the road via the crosswalk. The steep hill is packed with wooden crosses, carefully whitewashed on the front (the backs are a little sloppy). Interspersed among the crosses are some Stars of David, a Buddhist wheel, and an Islamic crescent.
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November 05, 2019 News & Opinion » News
Rochester voters overwhelmingly approve Police Accountability Board
By City news staff
At a September press conference, Police Accountability Board Alliance members said they’re optimistic about the results of the Locust Club’s suit. (From left: Phyllis Harmon, Ted Forsyth, Wanda Wilson, and Markeisha Jackson.)
City of Rochester voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved the creation of Police Accountability Board, setting the stage for a legal challenge from the union representing city police.
Whether to create such a board was put to voters in the form of a referendum that, with about 50 percent of election districts reporting, passed by a vote of 76 to 23 percent.
The board would have the power to review accusations of officer misconduct and to require the police chief to punish officers when the allegations are sustained. Under current law, only the police chief has the power to discipline officers.
Under the law that created the board, the City Council, Mayor Lovely Warren, and the Police Accountability Board Alliance - a coalition of community organizations that championed the creation of the board - now have 90 days to get the board on its feet.
That means choosing nine members, and hiring an executive director and several full-time staff members to work on its behalf. Alliance members said they have already begun making its choices.
Once the board is chosen and the staff hired, members will have to learn police regulations so they can determine whether officers have violated them. They'll also have to create a disciplinary matrix to figure out which punishments are applicable for which violations.
Alliance members say they want input from the public, the Rochester Police Department, and the Rochester Police Locust Club, which is the police union. But it's unlikely that the Locust Club would participate, given that it is expected to challenge the viability of the board in court.
The union already filed one lawsuit to keep the referendum off the ballot and to get the law that created the board struck down. The union wasn't successful, but Michael Mazzeo, president of the Rochester Locust Club has made it clear that more litigation is coming.
Mazzeo has said repeatedly that the board violates collective bargaining agreements, due process rights as well as state and federal laws.
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Muppets Most Wanted (2014)
Ricky Gervais as Dominic
Ty Burrell as Jean Pierre Napoleon
Tina Fey as Nadya
Steve Whitmire as Kermit / Beaker / Statler / Rizzo / Newsman / Foo-Foo (voice)
Eric Jacobson as Miss Piggy / Fozzie Bear / Animal / Sam Eagle (voice)
Dave Goelz as Gonzo / Dr. Bunsen Honeydew / Zoot / Beauregard / Waldorf (voice)
Bill Barretta as Swedish Chef / Rowlf / Dr. Teeth / Pepe the Prawn / Bobo (voice)
Matt Vogel as Sgt. Floyd Pepper / Camilla / Sweetums / Lew Zealand / Crazy Harry (voice)
Peter Linz as Walter (voice)
David Rudman as Scooter / Janice (voice)
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"Muppets Most Wanted" opens with a self-referential song that comments on the fact that sequels are never quite as good as the film that inspired them and then goes on to prove the point.
When everyone's favorite frog, bear, pig, and whatever Gonzo is returned in 2011 for "The Muppets," the result was a surprising creative success. And just as the pond-hopping "The Great Muppet Caper" followed on the heels of "The Muppet Movie" over thirty years ago, it makes a certain degree of sense that this generation's Muppet sequel would also be a crime-laced adventure for the wisecracking vaudevillian puppets. However, the creative team behind this follow-up have misplaced and mis-prioritized so much of what worked about "The Muppets" that it's hard to believe sometimes that it's not an entirely different crew. "Muppets Most Wanted" has the smell of straight-to-DVD sequel from top to bottom; something that only superficially resembles what came before.
The most significant and bizarre problem with "Muppets Most Wanted" is a lack of a protagonist. That might sound silly for a film cast largely with puppets but "The Muppets" gave us multiple characters to follow, including not just the introduction of the charming Walter but the return of Kermit alongside engaging characters played by Jason Segel and Amy Adams. In a baffling screenwriting move, Bobin and Nicholas Stoller not only separate Kermit from his friends for most of the film's running time but don't fill in that gap with another lead to follow. It is a story without an anchor, a film that bounces back and forth between its sometimes entertaining subplots but without a hint of thematic density. Yes, I know it's "just" a lighthearted family diversion but the reasons "The Muppet Movie" and "The Muppets" resonated was because they touched on issues that were identifiable to both kids and adults—we all knew what Kermit meant when he said it wasn't easy being green or had our own rainbow connection to find. "Muppets Most Wanted" touches on little more than silly accents.
Now that "The Muppet Show" is back on the international radar in the world of these films, Dominic Badguy (a winning Ricky Gervais) swoops in to encourage Kermit, Fozzie, Gonzo, and the rest of the gang to go on a world tour. Of course, with a name like Badguy, their new manager has a dastardly plan up his sleeve. On their first stop in Germany, Kermit is kidnapped and shuttled off to a Russian gulag, where he is meant to take the place of an international criminal "bad frog" named Constantine, who just happens to look exactly like Kermie, just with one of the cinematically historic signs of evil—a facial mole.
While poor Kermit is trying to convince his guard Nadya (Tina Fey) that he's a framed frog and keep on the good side of fellow inmates played by, among others, Ray Liotta, Danny Trejo, and Jemaine Clement, Constantine is working with Dominic on their endgame, stealing The Crown Jewels while using The Muppets tour as a cover. Essentially just to get the gang to a number of fun locales (and allow for endless stream of cameos from the likes of Salma Hayek, Christoph Waltz, Chloe Grace Moretz, Saoirse Ronan, and dozens more), the items needed to lift the jewels are spread out around Europe. As more of the Muppets start to wonder at Constantine/Kermit's odd behavior, Sam Eagle and an Interpol agent named Jean Pierre Napoleon (an inspired Ty Burrell) track the crimes being left in their wake. In the screenwriters' most egregious error, we spend more time with Constantine than any of the classic Muppets, and I longed for someone to root for other than Kermit in a Siberian prison. It would have been so much smarter to have Walter, a solid new hero from the last film, figure out the deception immediately and then work to unveil it for everyone else.
There are undeniably inspired bits in "Muppets Most Wanted"—one is tempted to recommend it just to see Ray Liotta performing a number from "A Chorus Line" in a Russian gulag, and Burrell's running gag about the differences between European crime solvers and his American counterpart gets laughs—but the comedic tone is inarguably more frantic and haphazard than arguably ever before in this series. Even the songs, again composed by "Flight of the Conchords" vet Bret McKenzie, have the tone of afterthought; B-sides to ideas explored in the previous film. The music gets notably stronger as the film goes on but the first few numbers had me longing for something as catchy and clever as "Life's a Happy Song". The best Muppet movies have been so closely associated with their music over the years and no one is going to be humming a single bar of a "Muppets Most Wanted" track on the way to the parking garage.
While it doesn't help that "Muppets Most Wanted" is an unacceptable 112 minutes long, I must admit that it's never gratingly bad. It's not as creatively bankrupt as the worst family films as the creators still have that anything-for-a-laugh aesthetic that demands you only wait a few seconds between jokes. At its best, it captures the show's often-manic pace, shuffling one bit off the stage as the next one starts up. There are laughs here and there but The Muppets haven't been one of our most enduring franchises thanks to films that can be labeled little more than sporadically entertaining.
Jack the Ankylosaurus, the Not-Good-Enough Disney Dinosaur
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Ohio J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Ohio, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2020
Sponsor: Ohio Department of Health
Tennessee Rural Residency Stipend Program
Offers a stipend to primary care physicians studying in Tennessee residency programs or physicians with Tennessee affiliations who are in out-of-state primary care residency programs. Recipients must agree to practice in a rural/underserved area of Tennessee.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2020
Sponsor: Tennessee Center for Health Workforce Development
Alabama J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Alabama, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Alabama
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Alabama Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
Alaska J-1 Visa Conrad 30 Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Alaska, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Sponsor: Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in rural Appalachian areas, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: States within the Appalachian Region
Sponsor: Appalachian Regional Commission
Arkansas J-1 Visa Waiver Program
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Geographic coverage: Arkansas
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Health
California J-1 Visa Waiver Program
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Geographic coverage: California
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Services
Colorado J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 30 years in an underserved area of Colorado, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado Rural and Frontier Health Care Preceptor Tax Credit
An annual $1,000 individual income tax credit for primary care preceptors in rural Colorado to offset the costs of their voluntary mentorship of students studying to work in rural areas.
Sponsor: Colorado Rural Health Center
Delaware Conrad State 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Delaware, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Delaware
Sponsor: Delaware Office of Primary Care and Rural Health
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Many inactive programs are likely to be offered again. Grant deadlines are often short, and viewing inactive programs can give you a head start in applying next time.
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Waiting for Redemption - Jim Byrnes/Larry Albert
Links to purchase of my audio dramas
From Audio Arcadia: www.audioarcadia.com
Waiting for Redemption - A Phil Byrnes Mystery: www.audioarcadia.com
Philomena "Phil" Byrnes and her husband Peter ran the Byrnes' Private Investigation company in Seattle, Washington: Until Peter was murdered at his desk late one night. While keeping the company alive Phil has been slowly gathering information to try and figure out who killed Peter. One night she, her business associate Buzzy and their close friend, Seattle Police Detective Coleman go up to Phil's cabin in the San Juan Islands to comb through the information and finally bring the killer to justice.
Starring Cheryl Massey-Peters, Jim Byrnes (of The Highlander TV Series), Larry Albert and William Hamer.
Julie E. Huey of Samuel Goldwyn Films Development: "Samuel Goldwyn Jr. [regarding] the Phil Byrnes mystery series: We both enjoyed the listen and definitely feel there's a potential star character in ‘Phil’. She's a confident, cerebral and enticing character that likens to Angela Lansbury's character "Jessica" on Murder She Wrote, but with a younger audience. We feel the show would translate to a fun, intelligent network series particularly popular with women ages 20-40 who we found have responded to strong female roles in prime time series…"
An Elemental Horror - A Rebecca Bowen Mystery: www.audioarcadia.com
In 1890's London the highest paid private detective is a woman: Rebecca Bowen.
After the untimely death of her husband Lady Montbury holds a series of seances. Unfortunately the spiritual communication she's looking for isn't what she's expecting.
The creature that has taken up residence in the manor is described as being "like a cage full of fluttering birds" accompanied by an obscene, putrid smell reminiscent of an open grave. People disappear, disembodied moaning floats through the residence and no one escapes the feeling of being watched.
In "An Elementl Horror" Rebecca is faced with one of her strangest cases to date. She, her secretary Polly Penniford and her body guard (and lover), Russian born Jack Saunders, must travel to Montbury Manor to investigate, find and stop the evil before it kills.
The Enchantress / A love triangle with death:
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(a paranormal love story)
Movie composer Davis Hunter is one of Hollywood's most eligible bachelors. He's got it all - talent, money, charm and a bad-boy reputation that attracts all the wrong women. And he's frightened. The stress, the press and the demands on him have created a block he can't overcome; until he meets - and falls in love with - the ghost of a famous ballerina.
To get away from everything he buys "The Enchantress," the late 1940's Ballerina Noemi Barne's beautiful mansion. He finds himself drawn to her portrait and the story of her suicide; wondering if that's the fate that awaits him. One night she emerges from her portrait and he finds himself stepping out of his own body to consummate their love affair; an action which threatens his already fragile life.
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Tag Team Championship Main Event Signed For War Of The Worlds Buffalo
The partnership between Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro-Wrestling has never been stronger following the historic G1 Supercard in front of a sold-out Madison Square Garden! The fallout from G1 Supercard will be on full display when ROH and NJPW partner once again to deliver the 2019 War of the Worlds Tour! A staple since 2014, the tour is in its sixth year and will feature dream matches, title matches, and first-time matches you cannot see anywhere else with the stars of ROH and NJPW!
The Main Event for War of the Worlds – Buffalo has been signed! As a result of winning Jay Lethal has held the ROH World Title for more days than anyone. He also has held the ROH World Television Title for more days than anyone. But Lethal has zero days as an ROH World Tag Team Champion.
That could soon change, however. Lethal and Jonathan Gresham defeated LifeBlood’s Mark Haskins and “Hot Sauce” Tracy Williams in a 30-Minute Iron Man Tag Team Match at Masters of the Craft on April 14 in Columbus, Ohio to earn a title match with ROH World Tag Team Champions The Guerrillas of Destiny -- Tama Tonga and Tanga Loa. (Watch the Masters of the Craft replay on HonorClub).
ROH WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS GUERRILLAS OF DESTINY (TAMA TONGA & TONGA LOA) vs. JAY LETHAL & JONATHAN GRESHAM
Just eight days removed from having his second reign as ROH World Champion ended by Matt Taven in a Triple Threat Ladder Match, Lethal wasted no time getting back in the win column. In a match that was fitting for an event titled Masters of the Craft, Lethal and Gresham edged Haskins and Williams, two falls to one.
The team that they will face are dual title holders – coming out of the historic G1 Supercard at Madison Square Garden, the Guerrillas of Destiny made history, becoming the first team to capture both the ROH World Tag Team Championships and IWGP Heavyweight Tag Team Championships simultaneously. But since then, the duo has disparaged the titles, tossing them with recklessness and acting above the gold.
Lethal has been focused on singles competition for the majority of his career in ROH, but he and Gresham have teamed several times over the past eight months, and -- not surprisingly -- they’ve been highly successful. During that span, Lethal and Gresham defeated the likes of The Young Bucks, Jushin “Thunder” Liger and KUSHIDA, Coast 2 Coast, and Haskins and Williams (twice). For Lethal, a man known as “The Franchise”, and Gresham, this match is not only about winning gold, but also restoring honor back to ROH!
Can the two ROH stalwarts defeat New Japan Pro-Wrestling’s G.O.D. in Buffalo to bring the ROH World Tag Team Titles back home? Join us in person or streaming live for HonorClub to find out!
ROH and NJPW’s War of the Worlds Tour returns for the sixth-straight year! While Buffalo, Toronto, and Grand Rapids events are broadcasting LIVE for HonorClub and Chicago is being taped for international television, there is nothing like seeing the stars LIVE!
Limited tickets remain – get yours now!
ROH AND NJPW PRESENT WAR OF THE WORLDS – BUFFALO
359 GANSON STREET
SIGNED TO COMPETE:
ROH WORLD TELEVISION CHAMPION JEFF COBB
ROH WORLD SIX-MAN TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS VILLAIN ENTERPRISES (“THE VILLAIN” MARTY SCURLL, PCO, AND BRODY KING)
LIFEBLOOD (BANDIDO, “OVERKILL” MARK HASKSINS, & “HOT SAUCE” TRACY WILLIAMS)
LOS INGOBERNABLES DE JAPON (EVIL & SANADA)
“EL TORO BLANCO” RUSH
FLIP GORDON
“PRO WRESTLING’S LAST REAL MAN” SILAS YOUNG
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NEW JAPAN LA DOJO YOUNG LIONS ALEX COUGHLIN, CLARK CONNORS, AND KARL FREDERICKS
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Heliopause
Anne Muller
Berlin based cellist and composer Anne Müller, releases her long awaited debut solo album Heliopause on Erased Tapes. Heliopause follows several Erased Tapes releases featuring Müller, including her celebrated collaboration with Nils Frahm 7Fingers, and feature credits on Lubomyr Melnyk’s Fallen Trees, Ben Lukas Boysen’s Spells, Nils Frahm’s All Melody, as well as Erased Tapes’ 5th and 10th anniversary box sets. In fact, a glance at Muller’s Discogs boasts credits on over 60 releases since she began recording in 2007.
Classically trained at Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts under the renowned conductor Michael Sanderling, Müller performed as a cellist in many of Berlin’s symphonies for some time before choosing a different path with her music and focussing on novel approaches to classical instrumentation. A profound believer in the power of artistic collaboration, Anne’s skilled cello playing and instinctive composition became extremely sought after. Following her work with Nils Frahm, an enduring partnership with singer-songwriter-composer Agnes Obel followed, touring for two years together, and most recently, with multi-instrumentalist Markus Sieber (aka Aukai) on his acclaimed 2019 album Reminiscence. In between all this, Müller also co-founded the progressive live project Solo Collective along with violinist/singer Alex Stolze and pianist / conceptual artist Sebastian Reynolds, releasing Solo Collective Part One in 2017.
A solo record in every sense of the word, Müller wrote, recorded, arranged and produced Heliopause. The album is named after the boundary where the sun’s wind ceases to have influence. It is ultimately, the border of our solar system. The name struck a chord with Müller since the two voyagers sent on an exploratory mission 42 years ago, recently crossed the Heliopause, entering into interstellar space and losing power from our own sun. Müller recognised herself in this moment, not only approaching the same age, but also breaking new ground; having relied on collaborating with so many other stars and now venturing into the unknown with her first solo statement; “Heliopause marks the end of a long journey but also the start of voyages to explore strange new worlds”
Boldly opening the album with Being Anne, it sees Müller embrace her new found freedom with the most experimental piece on the record, placing the cello in a completely new context. Playing the strings of a broken down piano with a plectrum and scratching parts of the key mechanism to produce a rhythm, the once lost instrument is given a new lease of life among looped cello drones and drums.
The atmospheric swells of noise on Being Anne are juxtaposed beautifully with the most stripped back and exposed song, Solo? Repeat!. The J.S. Bach and Gaspar Cassadó influenced piece sees Müller go solo in its purest form: unaccompanied cello. Lead single Nummer 2 is so titled as it’s the second piece Anne ever wrote. A mixture of old sounds and newer structures, its repeated arpeggio conjures drama and displays Müller’s dexterous production abilities. Drifting Circles meanwhile provides the album’s climax, amid an orchestra of looped cellos and vocals. Referencing the minimalism of contemporary composers such as Steve Reich and Philip Glass, it builds to a crescendo of harmonics, allowing the cello to sore as it crosses the border from minor to major. Both as the closing title track and album as a whole, Heliopause crosses these physical and invisible borders throughout, sending the cello as a typically classical instrument to exciting new and uncharted territory.
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Mount Laurel, NJ receives Stafford Award for winning billboard battle
Posted September 18, 2019 by scenicamerica
Scenic America has presented its Stafford Award to Mayor Linda Bobo and the citizens of Mount Laurel for their successful years-long effort to prohibit billboards in the township. The Award was presented at the Township Council meeting on April 22, 2013 by Scenic America President Mary Tracy and Board Member Carl E. Hintz. The presentation was covered by both the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Burlington County Times.
“We are thrilled to present this award to Mayor Bobo and the township of Mount Laurel for standing tall against the forces of blight,” said Tracy. “They are to be commended for rigorously defending their vision for the township and not backing down against an industry with deep pockets and a track record of using intimidation to get what they want.”
Scenic America President Mary Tracy presents the Stafford Award to Mount Laurel Mayor Linda Bobo. Photo by Kristen Cappock for the Burlington County Times.
Mount Laurel’s ban on billboards was challenged by a sign company that sought permission from the town’s zoning board to erect four billboards along I-295. But the township’s ban was upheld by several courts, including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, which said that the town’s “conclusion that billboards affect traffic safety and aesthetics” was reasonable, and that municipalities have the right to ban billboards. The entire 3rd Circuit is impacted by the case, which set a precedent in the U.S. Court of Appeals.
“The citizens and public officials of Mount Laurel should be very proud of what they’ve accomplished,” said Tracy. “Their success serves as inspiration and motivation to people and towns all over the country who want to protect themselves from billboard blight but who’ve been afraid to stand up to an industry with enormous resources. Every town should have the right to determine how they want to look, and Mount Laurel proved it can be done.”
The Stafford Award is named for former U.S. Senator Robert Stafford of Vermont, for his concern for the environment and efforts to strengthen federal highway beautification laws. Previous recipients include Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, Governor Pete Wilson of California, Senator John Chafee of Rhode Island and U.S. Transportation Secretary Federico Pena.
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This Thanksgiving, be more than thankful
(Steve Breen / U-T)
The epidemic of loneliness is real. So is the need for kindness.
By The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board
This Thanksgiving, Americans have much to be thankful for. A decade after the Great Recession led to the highest levels of economic insecurity in decades, there are more jobs than people to fill them. Labor statistics show wages are finally rising across the employment spectrum, not just for high-skill jobs. Wearables improve health. And medical researchers are making progress in cancer and heart disease treatments, driving mortality rates down.
Yes, of course, there are big problems, only starting with climate change, the U.S. opioid epidemic and deep political divisions that keep Americans from understanding or even talking to one other. But there is a resolve among most important stakeholders to change things for the better. Given human ingenuity’s remarkable success at overcoming obstacles, it’s hard to bet against humanity.
Despite society’s gains, happiness seems, sadly, much harder to come by. In the United States and wealthy nations around the world, researchers have found evidence of an epidemic of loneliness. A survey of 20,000 U.S. adults this year found 40% feel alone, 47% feel left out and 43% believe their personal relationships are not meaningful. The problem appears most acute among Generation Z (those born in 1997 and later) and older adults living alone.
“We have a desperate need for social contact and emotional bonding, but we cannot simply acknowledge this need, and get on with the pursuit of human warmth and intimacy in a natural, straightforward fashion,” anthropologist Kate Fox wrote.
The problem isn’t just a sad story of a lot of people lacking friends, meaning or purpose. As The New York Times reported this year, loneliness correlates — even more than obesity — with early death. Lonely people are far more likely to engage in self-destructive behavior than those with family and friends to rely on for support and encouragement.
What is driving the loneliness phenomenon? The most common theory is that smartphones that offer access to addictive social media networks, videos, games and other distractions make it far less likely for heavy users to interact with others. Technology is an asset (think of the wearables) but too much is too much. Researchers at San Francisco State University found that the side effects of “digital addiction” are similar to those of substance addiction.
Loneliness isn’t new, of course. In 1995, Harvard political scientist Robert D. Putnam wrote an essay titled “Bowling Alone: America’s Declining Social Capital” that detailed declining membership in civic groups from parent-teacher associations to fraternal organizations such as the Elks and religious clubs like the Knights of Columbus. But Putnam also blamed technology, saying television and the internet led to the “individualizing” of leisure time.
That means a major problem and its likely cause have been identified. The question now is what society will do about it. At the least, the U.S. government should review what Britain has done. Last year, the first minister for loneliness was named to coordinate anti-loneliness programs with the National Health Service and dozens of local governments that make it easier for strangers to meet and bond.
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CD | Pop | 23 Nov 2012
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On the back of her recent Australian sold out concert tour – Tina Arena releases what is arguably her finest LIVE concert performance on a special 2 CD, 19 track set, to be released November 23 and featuring several songs never before recorded by Tina including the famous Michael Buble' inspired arrangement of "Cry Me A River", the James Bond theme song by U2 "Golden Eye", an amazing performance of a song from the musical Cabaret - "Maybe This Time" and two exceptional never before recorded duet performances with Anthony Callea - The Prayer (Australia biggest selling single of all time) and the love duet from The Mask Of Zorro - "I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You" - the song that made Tina Arena famous in France. A superb collection of Tina's greatest hits and more. An electrifying Tina Arena at her best!
Title: Symphony Of Life
Artist: Tina Arena
Catalogue No: FANFARE082
Category: Pop
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Living A Lifetime Together
Oh Me Oh My
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NFL Helps NBC Take Fall Season Ratings Opener; Nielsen Week In Review
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) walks off the field after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. The Saints won 12-10. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Andrew Dalton, Entertainment Writer
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With football in full swing and “The Big Bang Theory” nowhere to be seen, the first week of the fall season had NBC feeling like must-see TV again.
The network that dominated primetime in the 1980s and 1990s won the week in total viewers for the first time in 18 years with an average evening audience of 7.5 million, according to ratings released by the Nielsen company.
CBS, feeling the absence “The Big Bang Theory,” finished second following 10 straight years of winning premiere week. It had an average of 6.9 million viewers. “Big Bang,” long a ratings juggernaut for the network, aired the last of its 12 seasons last year.
NBC won on the back of the NFL, with the matchup of the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints making “Sunday Night Football” the week’s runaway No. 1 show. Nielsen says the game had 24.1 million viewers, which is more than 6 million clear of the No. 2 show, the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers matchup Thursday night on Fox.
NBC also rode the “Sunday Night Football” pregame programming, two episodes of “The Voice” and the season premieres of “This Is Us,” ‘’Chicago Med” and “Chicago Fire.”
CBS had the only scripted shows in the top 10 with the dramas “NCIS” and “FBI.”
The last time NBC won the week in total viewers was 2001. “Friends” was still on the air, one of the few remaining remnants of its Thursday night dominance that began with “The Cosby Show” in the 1980s.
But for both NBC and CBS, the numbers were down from the comparable week last season as viewers continue to seek streaming and other options for viewing.
NBC actually had more average viewers than this year in the first week of fall 2018 — 7.7 million — but that was well short of CBS and its 8.3 million.
Fox used its own football surge to finish third with 5.8 million. ABC was fourth with 4.7 million.
Fox News Channel was the week’s most popular cable network, averaging 2.63 million viewers in prime time as all cable news channels saw a slight uptick in viewership, possibly stemming from news of the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump.
ESPN had 2.16 million, MSNBC had 1.94 million, CNN had 1.12 million and USA had 1 million.
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Below are primetime viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Sept. 23-29. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.
1. NFL Football: Dallas at New Orleans, NBC, 24.1 million.
2. NFL Football: Philadelphia at Green Bay, Fox, 17.9 million.
3. “Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick,” NBC, 16.54 million.
4. “NCIS,” CBS, 12.58 million.
5. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 11.8 million.
6. “Football Night in America,” NBC, 12.26 million.
7. “Thursday Night NFL Pre-Kick,” Fox, 10.12 million.
8. NFL Football: Chicago at Washington, ESPN, 10.61 million.
9. “The Voice,” NBC, 8.94 million.
10. “FBI,” CBS, 8.83 million.
11. “The Voice,” NBC (Tuesday), 8.32 million.
12. “Young Sheldon,” CBS, 8.24 million.
13. “The Masked Singer,” Fox, 8 million.
14. “This Is Us,” NBC, 7.9 million.
15. “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 7.85 million.
16. “Chicago Med,” NBC, 7.53 million.
17. “Chicago Fire,” NBC, 7.33 million.
18. “911,” Fox, 7.15 million.
19. “God Friended Me,” CBS, 7.13 million.
20. “Hawaii Five-0,” CBS, 7 million.
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Bing Releases Optimized Mobile Version
Rob D Young July 22, 2011
Rob D Young
One of the features from Bing that I praise most often is its intuitive, mobile-optimized apps for Android, iOS, and (of course)WP7. But for those who have a mobile phone that either doesn’t support these apps or that you don’t want to download the apponto, Bing has a solution: a new version of Bing’s default mobile version that includes a variety of the site’s most important features.
This updated mobile version can be found at m.bing.com, and is accessible from any smartphone that is HTML 5–capable (every version of the iPhone, Android 2.0+ systems, and RIM 6.0+ systems). Here’s a quick breakdown of the important features:
The Bing daily image will be displayed.
Users will receive region-specific home page information.
Image search is enabled.
Autosuggestions and recent search item suggestions are now enabled.
Bing Maps has been optimized for a split view that shows the map and directions on the same screen.
Bing Maps has added seamless image updates when you scroll to new areas of the map.
A “Share on Facebook” option has been added to many pages, including restaurant pages, images, and more.
Several of these feature updates also foreshadow the “deeply integrated” Bing experience of the Windows Phone 7. WP7 will be updated later this year with the next version of the OS, titled Mango. In addition to expected security and user experience updates, Mango will be adding “quick cards” that give a brief rundown of select Bing-stored items (restaurants, local businesses, Bing Shopping products, etc.), a “local scout” option that gives “hyper-local” results, and specialized Bing searches (including visual search, music search, and voice search).
[Sources include: The Bing Blog]
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Fingering Transactional Strong Authentication
Gregg LaRoche
By simplifying application workflows, providing clear audit trails and minimizing risk of errors, unauthorized access and system abuse can also be minimized.
Sensitivities surrounding electronic transactions, identities and authorization are running high. On one side, the business case is hugely appealing as authenticated electronic transactions promise a far more efficient -- and theoretically, accountable -- order system. On the other side, those who are tasked with managing risk via government regulations or internal policy see the rapid uptake of electronic systems as fraught with known and unknown weaknesses that must be accounted for as a prerequisite for any green light.
As a result, independent software vendors and technology advocates at organizations are pushing to create better policy with sensible, as well as efficient, automation. Software vendors now seek to insert transactional strong authentication into an application’s workflow in order to help customers address increasing policy and regulatory compliance requirements mandated in numerous industries, states and countries.
By closing down the gaps between authentication (who you are), transaction (what you are doing) and authorization (what you may do) to absolute zero, organizations can ensure transactions are properly and traceably authenticated. Thus, eliminating compliance and policy risks including unauthorized data transfers, complicated workflows and illegitimate or erroneous transactions. It is up to the technology solution to ease concerns on both sides of the electronic transaction discussion.
As identity-based regulations become more common and stringent across many industries, transaction-level authentication will be the norm in any situation where a person’s identity is an important element of the transaction. An early example of this is in Ohio where its Board of Pharmacy has instituted a requirement for two-factor authentication for controlled drug prescription orders. The authentication requirements may include countersigning, multifactor authentication or strong passwords to bolster policy enforcement and compliance where these efforts are most important – immediately prior to completing the transaction.
By simplifying application workflows, providing clear audit trails and minimizing risk of errors, unauthorized access and system abuse can also be minimized. And Ohio’s “Positive Identification” electronic pharmacy authentication requirement is just the beginning of these types of regulations -- more will emerge across states and industry sectors such as those that include sensitive human resource tasks, drug ordering and handling, tracking transactions in retail or institutional banking and warehouse inventory management.
REGULATIONS GET INVOLVED
In addition, other industries are keenly exploring transaction-level security. Wherever there is a need for an absolute audit trail, wherever there is strict regulation like GLBA, HIPAA and PCI -- whether government-driven or industry-driven -- transaction level security is becoming a crucial element that both companies and software vendors must take into consideration as organizational processes shift toward paperless transactions. Here is a snapshot of notable industries and the activities that are sparking interest in transaction-level security.
Healthcare: electronic pharmacy transactions involving either high-value or high-volume purchases of prescription drugs.
Banking: electronic funds transfers where cash is moved in and out of accounts.
Legal: document and transaction tracking is key to ensuring a deal is legitimate and authorized.
Pharmaceutical: adding or updating testing data.
Manufacturing/logistics: controlling inventory.
WHAT DOES THIS ALL MEAN FOR THE SECURITY ENTERPRISE?
What is needed is a closer connection between the application and the actual transaction. Authentication at the point of transaction ensures the transaction is made confidently and securely. The use of strong authentication options, including fingerprint biometrics, one-time password tokens and smart cards ensures tight security while providing optimal user convenience.
Software vendors in virtually every sector are beginning to explore how to address the growing issue of positive identification for these sensitive transactions. It will be important for those software companies to seamlessly connect their transaction systems with the identity management systems in use, or being considered by their customers, that maintain credentials and authorizations for employees to ensure security and efficiency. This will become a central part of an identity management strategy for any company dealing with sensitive electronic transactions in the era of positive identification and paperless work environments.
In an increasingly compliance-driven enterprise, accountability and transparency are integral in promoting efficiencies, eliminating fraud and resource misuse, and ensuring proper reporting. The ease with which electronic transactions can be made underscores the need for a company today to be confident and comfortable with who is making them from which software systems. Transactional strong authentication will play a much bigger role as corporate, industry and government policy-makers crack down on vulnerabilities, so take stock of how this will impact your security organization and be prepared to serve a greater role in the transaction process. That is the future of security management.
SIDEBAR: Identifying a Solution
By far the most populous jurisdiction in the greater Washington, D.C., area, Fairfax County, Va., employs more than 1,300 police officers. In 2006, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) fielded more than 250,000 requests for police services.
The county’s most recent advancement is the addition of handheld biometric terminals that cross-reference the county’s regional fingerprint database with its photo files, which improves the accuracy of ID discovery by FCPD officers in the field.
This busy department moved ahead of the technology curve back in 1983 when it agreed to participate in the Northern Virginia Automated Regional Identification System (NOVARIS), an automatic fingerprint identification system (AFIS) database that served as a common resource for several adjoining municipalities. But in 2004, Fairfax learned that its system, along with several others regional AFIS systems, would be declared obsolete and no longer be maintained by 2008. So FCPD, along with D.C. and Maryland police, began identifying funding to upgrade and expand NOVARIS into a fully integrated regional system with high interoperability, increased search speed and improved imaging capability. Together, they secured an Urban Area Security Grant and a grant from the Department of Homeland Security totaling $14 million.
The county’s NOVARIS integrator recommended the DSV2+TURBO from Datastrip Inc. The handheld biometric terminal has a fingerprint scanner and card reader, and it can also take photos on the scene. Further, these mobile units were easy to clear through purchasing pro forma because they are certified under the Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) and the General Services Administration’s FIPS 201 evaluation program.
“Obviously, system compatibility, accuracy and reliability were our highest priorities,” said Lt. Vincent Byrd, FCPD’s project manager. “This solution provided a number of additional benefits. It is Windows based and functions like a PDA, so it was already familiar to officers. The units were also customized to touch screens so that officers don’t need a stylus, which makes for one less thing to manage in the field.”
To date, Fairfax County has purchased 130 of the two-pound terminals, which Fairfax and Montgomery Counties and Washington, D.C. Metro police are currently using. Other NOVARIS agencies and jurisdictions are expected to build the installation base through 2008 and beyond.
Gregg LaRoche is director of product strategy at Imprivata (www.imprivata.com).
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Watch a Timelapse Video of the Longest Train Ride in India
A musician travels 2,655 miles in three days to see the beauty of India.
By Jonathan Simrin
Traveling by train is one of the most popular ways to explore India. Ed Hanley, a Canadian musician and photographer, opted to take the longest train route in the country. The Dibrugarh-Kanyakumari Vivek Express spans 2,655 miles (4,273 km) and it takes four nights and three days to travel it, according to Mashable. Hanley captured his experience in a photo essay as well as the time-lapse video below.
Watch More: India's Violent Fight Over Beef
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5 Russians banned for doping at Olympics, track worlds
MOSCOW (AP) Five Russian athletes have been given two-year doping bans for offenses at the 2012 Olympics and 2013 track and field world championships, the All-Russian Athletics Federation said Wednesday.
The five include Antonina Krivoshapka, who won silver with the Russian 4x400 relay team at the Olympics, and Yevgenia Kolodko, who was the 2012 Olympic shot put silver medalist.
Both had previously been stripped of those medals by the International Olympic Committee.
Krivoshapka's ban means she is likely to be stripped of 4x400 gold and individual 400 bronze medals from the 2013 world championships, though the IAAF did not immediately confirm this.
That would elevate the U.S. team of Jessica Beard, Natasha Hastings, Ashley Spencer and Francena McCorory to relay gold, with silver for Britain and bronze for France.
The Jamaican runner Stephanie McPherson would inherit Krivoshapka's individual 400 bronze.
Kolodko could lose a silver medal from the 2013 European indoor championship.
There are also two-year bans for pole vaulter Dmitry Starodubtsev, who was fourth at the Olympics and discus thrower Vera Ganeyeva, who was 23rd at the Olympics. Hammer thrower Anna Bulgakova was given a ban for failing a retest of the sample she gave when finishing fifth at the 2013 worlds.
The All-Russian Athletics Federation said in a statement that all five had ''voluntarily admitted a violation of anti-doping rules'' after their failed retests had come to light.
All five had tested positive for the banned steroid turinabol, which the former Moscow laboratory director Grigory Rodchenkov has said he gave to Russian athletes as part of a steroid cocktail in a wide-ranging doping operation. There was no verdict on whether he was involved in the five cases announced Wednesday.
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28 Russian athletes have Olympic doping bans lifted
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Airbus Uses Biomimicry to Boost Aircraft Environmental Performance
By Airbus Press Release
Dubai, November 18 – Airbus has unveiled fello’fly, its latest demonstrator project inspired by biomimicry, the design and production of materials, structures and systems inspired by nature. According to Airbus, the project will boost the environmental performance of commercial aircraft and make a significant impact on emissions reduction for the aviation industry.
The Airbus’ fello’fly project aims to demonstrate the technical, operational and commercial viability of two aircraft flying together for long-haul flights.
Through fello’fly, a follower aircraft will retrieve the energy lost by the wake of a leader aircraft, by flying in the smooth updraft of air it creates. This provides lift to the follower aircraft allowing it to decrease engine thrust and therefore reduce fuel consumption in the range of 5-10 percent per trip.
The technical solution Airbus is working on involves pilot assistance functions needed to ensure the aircraft pilots are are flying remain safely positioned in the updraft of air of the aircraft they are following, maintaining the same distance, at a steady altitude.
In terms of the operational solution, Airbus is working, in collaboration with airlines and Air Traffic Control (ATC) providers, to identify the operational needs and suitable solutions for planning and executing fello’fly operations. Airbus says this highlights the importance it places on driving industrywide activities to achieve emissions reductions targets defined by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP).
Airbus is due to commence flight tests with two of its A350 aircraft in 2020. Given the high potential for a positive environmental impact for the industry, Airbus is targeting an ambitious timeline for a controlled Entry-Into-Service (EIS), which is expected before the middle of the next decade.
Airbus says this new demonstrator project for optimized aircraft operation strengthens its position in a field where it is already heavily investing and focusing its research efforts on developing, innovating and leveraging emerging technologies, directly contributing to the sustainable offset of emissions reducing the environmental footprint of the aviation industry as a whole.
Boeing Starts New Year With a New CEO Trying to Solve Big Problems
Boeing Co. is looking for a new start with a new CEO trying to resolve big problems.
By Bill Koenig - Senior Editor, SME Media
Boeing Throws Up the White Flag on 737 Max
Boeing Co., which had wanted to return the 737 Max to service this month, threw up the surrender flag on Dec. 16. The company said it will suspend 737 Max production in January.
Workforce Helps Aerospace Take Flight in N.C.
Thanks to millions in investment and new tailored workforce training for Gen Z and above, aerospace manufacturing is reaching new heights in Guilford County, N.C. Home to 200 aerospace companies and 400 suppliers, North Carolina has the second-fastest growing aerospace business cluster in the country.
By Loren Hill - President, High Point Economic Development Corp., Brent Christensen - President and CEO, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
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