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__label__wiki	0.562337	0.562337	Stay current with our monthly e-newsletter featuring project updates, industry insights, and more. Bids FTP Careers E-Newsletter Contact Us Bids FTP Careers Newsletter Contact Us Improving Safety through Road Diets Municipal Engineering Streets & Highways Contact Mark Perington, PE, PTOE Traffic Group Leader Whether you drive, bike, walk, or use public transit—safety on our nation’s roadways is paramount. In the 1950s and 1960s, roadway projects focused on system and capacity expansion. When the traffic volume of a two-lane road exceeded what it could accommodate, more lanes were added. This was a typical solution to address congestion issues, and as a result, four-lane roads became the norm across the country. But it turns out, more lanes are not always the best solution. “Four-lane, undivided roadways often operate similar to two-lane roadways with left-turn lanes. People often shy away from using inside lanes because of the waiting potential, caused by left-turning drivers,” explains Tony Boes, PE, PTOE, Principal Traffic Engineer for Snyder & Associates. “Inside lanes become de facto left-turn lanes.” Road Diets Defined A Road Diet refers to the removal of vehicle travel lanes while maintaining the same roadway width. The most common form of a Road Diet, also known as a lane reduction or reconfiguration, converts a four-lane, undivided road into a two-lane road with a center, two-way left-turn lane. “Road Diets change how roadway space is allocated. It uses the same amount of pavement, but moves the stripes around,” adds Snyder & Associates’ Senior Traffic Engineer Brian Willham, PE, PTOE, ENV SP. “By giving left-turning traffic its own space and through traffic its own space, you only need three lanes, not four. The extra space created by a Road Diet can be used for parking spots, bike lanes, and other complete street improvements that encourage active transportation and support the local economy. ” Benefits of Road Diets The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) reports that four-lane, undivided roads have a history of high crash rates. For roads where collisions and speeding are common, or in sensitive areas near schools, parks, and neighborhoods, Road Diets provide significant benefits including: An overall crash reduction from 19 to 47 percent. Reduction in the likelihood of rear-end and left-turn crashes with a dedicated left-turn lane. Fewer lanes to cross for side-street motorists, reducing the rate of right-angle crashes. Pedestrian safety increases with fewer lanes to cross. Dedicated bicyclist/pedestrian space also helps increase driver awareness of other roadway users. Through the reallocation of space, designated bike lanes, on-street parking, pedestrian refuge islands, and transit stops are possible. Calming traffic and reducing speed helps reduce crash risk and the severity of collisions. Turning gap selection for left-turns is simplified. This is especially important for inexperienced and older drivers as these age groups experience higher rates of traffic crashes. If a driver departs the road, wider shoulders offer recovery space. This area also allows buses and mail or delivery trucks to depart from traffic, so vehicles can pass. Increased economic vitality may result by creating a destination for all users. When on-street parking, walking areas, and bicycles lanes are available, people are more likely to explore and enjoy the area. “The number one benefit of a Road Diet is safety,” says Willham. “By reducing the number of lanes, you don’t have through traffic mixing with turning traffic as much. As a result, we often see a significant reduction in rear-end, side-swipe, and left-turn crashes.” Road Diet Feasibility Determination Even though Road Diets increase safety and help foster a cohesive transportation network, they aren’t appropriate or feasible in all instances. “A Road Diet isn’t an automatic, one-size-fits-all solution,” states Mark Perington, PE, PTOE, Traffic Group Leader for Snyder & Associates. “From the number of driveways and intersections in a corridor to right-of-way availability and cost, there are many factors to consider before moving forward with a Road Diet.” When evaluating a corridor to determine if a Road Diet is appropriate, an understanding of your community’s goals for improvement is helpful. Common objectives include: Improving safety Reducing speed Mitigating queues associated with left-turning traffic Improving the pedestrian environment Improving bicyclist accessibility Enhancing transit stops “To determine Road Diet feasibility, we begin by looking at the existing traffic volume and crash history of the corridor,” explains Boes. “We may also recommend a detailed analysis of existing conditions to see what’s working and what’s not while taking into account the growth potential of the area.” An Economical Solution As funding for roadway projects becomes increasingly limited, the desire for cost-effective, smart solutions is stronger than ever. The primary expense associated with Road Diets is road signing, markings, or signal modifications, so they’re fairly inexpensive and can be planned in conjunction with other maintenance efforts like resurfacing. In addition, Road Diets occur within the existing roadway footprint. This may reduce or eliminate costs associated with large reconstruction projects. Federal funding for Road Diets includes the Surface Transportation Program or Block Grant (STP/STBG), the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), and DOT state-level traffic safety programs, among others where crash data supports the expenditure. “Unless you have to improve existing pavement, there’s typically not any pavement construction cost, which can save a significant amount of money on transportation projects,” says Boes. Request Funding Info & Assistance Education & Public Outreach Guide Success According to the FHWA’s Road Diet Informational Guide, Road Diets have become more common since the 1990s with some of the first installations occurring in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, as well as other states. The Snyder & Associates traffic and transportation teams were at the forefront of Road Diet installation in Iowa and have continued to assist communities ever since. While Road Diets are becoming more common and research shows significant benefits, they remain controversial for many communities. “It can be difficult for the public to see the value of a Road Diet and how reducing the number of lanes will improve safety without causing excessive delay in their community,” says Willham. “During public engagement, we have to put ourselves in their shoes because the concept is a little counterintuitive. In addressing public concerns, we’re able to share data and provide examples where Road Diets have worked. Once installation is complete and people see it working, their opinions usually change.” Road Diet Experience Fifth Avenue South in Fort Dodge and Lincoln Street/Iowa Hwy 14 in Knoxville are two Road Diet projects that Snyder & Associates has worked on. Prior to converting 5th Avenue South to a three-lane roadway, it was a four-lane facility where speeding was common and the crash rate was higher than average. When the conversion was proposed to the general public, opposition built from local businesses and citizens. Snyder & Associates worked with the city to educate the public on the benefits of the conversion, and the city moved forward with the lane reduction. Since completion in 2014, speeds have dropped through the corridor and the number of crashes have reduced significantly. The Knoxville project is currently underway. “In Knoxville, we’re currently assisting the city and DOT with Road Diet concepts and funding applications,” Boes says. “The road [Lincoln Street/Iowa Hwy 14] was in need of repair, so rather than just resurface it and put it back the way it was, the city opted to progressively explore options to improve safety. Collisions involving left-turns in that area were fairly common. By doing a Road Diet in conjunction with resurfacing, the city will maximize its investment and create a safer, more efficient corridor.” As Perington reflects on his experience, he’s optimistic about the future of Road Diets and looks forward to helping more communities make their streets safer. “Our [Road Diet] experience dates back to the early 90s, so we’re well-prepared to help assess feasibility, model operations, and address public concerns that are common with Road Diet conversion projects. Safety is paramount, and a Road Diet may not always be the best solution. When it’s not, we’ll help you figure out what is.” Rolling Out Pavement Technologies Empowering Municipalities through Geographic Information System (GIS) Leading through Community Development & Professional Enrichment Shuck-Britson ©2020 Snyder & Associates. All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404600
__label__cc	0.693483	0.306517	The Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers The Bold and the Beautiful Couples and Triangles The Bold and the Beautiful Characters Soap Opera Story Soap Opera news, history, comings and goings and spoilers! January 28: This Day in The Bold and the Beautiful History The Bold and the Beautiful History This Day in The Bold and the Beautiful History Thursday, January 28, 2016 – Episode #7257 No longer working at Spencer Publications, Brooke has plenty of time on her hands once more. She confides in Eric that Katie knows that she is still in love with Katie’s husband, Bill. Brooke really thinks she’s lost Katie forever this time. Katie tells Bill that she knows what Brooke told him. She tells Bill that he is her husband. She is Brooke’s sister. She yells that Brooke should have a little self control and think about someone else for a change. Katie softly tells her husband that she will protect what is hers… Brooke Has Lost Her Sister; Forever Eric finds Brooke in her kitchen. He let himself in. He realizes something is wrong. Going to Spencer was tempting fate, but she did it anyway. Katie knows she’s still in love with Bill. She hurt her little sister again. Katie was able to forgive her the first time, but she won’t be able to forgive her for this. Its killing her that she betrayed her sister again. Eric says that at least he didn’t have to hear that she crossed the line again. Eric says that Brooke was protecting her and Katie will realize that when she calms down. But Brooke thinks this is different. She really things she’s lost her sister forever. Eric says to give her some time. They were words spoken in anger. Brooke can’t imagine Katie not in her life anymore. No matter what she has to do, she won’t lose Katie. They hug. Katie Won’t Let Brooke Have Bill Bill finds Katie in her office and tells her he has a special romantic evening planned. He realizes something is wrong. Katie tells him she knows. She knows Brooke’s little secret. She know he is the love of her life. Katie rants to Bill shame on her for thinking that Brooke could change. She chose her over the past, she trusted her, and the minute her back is turned Brooke tells Bill she loves him. How could Brooke do this to her again Katie yells. Bill drinks as he listens. If Brooke would have been honest with her they could have dealt with it. But Brooke needed it to be a secret to create a new intimacy with Bill. Bill is worried about Katie and Brooke’s relationship. Katie tells him that he is her husband and Brooke should have had a bit of self control. She gave Brooke an opportunity. She wants Brooke gone. She wants her out of their lives. Now, Katie tells Bill. Bill says she doesn’t mean that. She’s her sister. Katie says watch her cut Brooke out of her life. They’ve done this dance before. Bill tries to get Katie to calm down. Katie says Brooke cries and everyone forgives her. She wants her out of her life, out of Spencer. Katie says Brooke ruins everything. She will never trust her again. Katie hugs Bill. Katie needs to know Brooke is no where near her family. She asks Bill if he isn’t as shocked as she is? She put him in a terrible postion. Katie says they are so good. She loves him so much and she loves her family so much. She won’t be Brooke’s victim and let her take what she wants. She can’t have Bill. She can’t have her life. Katie will protect what is hers. She will never let Brooke have him; Katie tells Bill then holds him tight. Wyatt Buys Steffy a Motorcycle Alone at Wyatt’s house, Steffy reflects on the high moments in her relationship with Liam. Wyatt returns. He has something for her. A way to set her free. Wyatt takes her to his carport that is filled with junk. Its nostalgia Wyatt says and tells a story about Quinn being protective about him bogey boarding at 15. Steffy says she was the daredevil in her family. Whatever she did, she went all in. Even if it mean a scraped knee or a bump on the noggin you got back on right Wyatt asks. Wyatt shows Steffy what he bought her. A motor cycle. Steffy is shocked. Did he forget Steffy asks Wyatt. The accident, my miscarriage. She’ hasn’t ridden a bike since. Wyatt says that accident changed her and is holding her back. He thinks it’s time for her to move forward. He encourages her to live life not fear it. Liam said he loves Steffy’s free spirit but it scared him. That’s why he’s tried to change you into someone less spontaneous and predictable. Wyatt doesn’t want to change a single thing about her. He just wants Steffy to move forward. Liam Calls Quinn His Guardian Angel At her cabin Quinn continues to research Liam’s condition online. She tries to wake him but he remains asleep. She reflects on him not knowing who she is. She pulls off her engagement ring and removes his Spencer sword from around his neck. Liam regains consciousness. He remembers, he says. He remembers who she is. You’re my guardian angel Liam tells her. Quinn scoffs she’s never been called an angel before. She’s glad he’s feeling better. She tells him not to overdo it though. He calls her very kind. He owes her so much. Quinn tells him she owes him more than he could possible know. Suddenly Liam gets the sense that somebody needs him. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 – Episode #7003 Bill Tells Brooke He Wants His Family Brooke remembers some of the memorable moments of her relationship with Bill and what that relationship did to her relationship with Katie. When the doorbell rings she is surprised to find Bill there. He’s been keeping tabs on her. I called I texted and emailed and no response. Brooke apologizes. She was engrossed in her work and then Hope came. Brooke isn’t sure she and Wyatt will work it out. Bill tells Brooke she left – she walked out on them and him. Bill is now grateful that Brooke didn’t contact him. We had it all and you turned your back on us, Bill tells Brooke. He’s done fighting for her. He wants his family. He wants to spend the rest of his life with her sister. He’s hurt Katie but he is doing what he can to reunite his family. Brooke is pleased. She understands his frustration with her and perhaps she could have handled it better. She’s happy for all of them. She couldn’t come between him and Katie. He’s Will’s father. They have a new beginning with his family. Brooke says she’d happy for them, but after Bill leaves a tear rolls down her cheek. Liam and Katie Discuss Their Love Lives Everyone is excited to have Katie back in the office. Liam wants to know if she’s okay with what has gone down. She wouldn’t have it any other way. He’s earned the President position. Liam is glad that Bill is reinstating some of Katie’s initiatives – like childcare. Things are looking up around her Liam notes. Katie back at work and Bill and Katie finding their way back to each other. Katie is just seeing where life takes her. Liam asks if he should dial it back. Katie just doesn’t want to get her hopes up. Liam says she’s too good for him, but she makes him a better person. Being alone since Brooke left has humbled Bill Liam says. Katie says she is just going to stay open to whatever comes her way. Katie wants to know about him and Ivy. Liam says things are good. Katie is excited for him. She’s smart, easy going and hilarious Liam says. She got lucky. Katie says she’s glad he’s moving on. Its time. Katie says she is grateful to Brooke stepping away. Maybe she Bill and Will can be a family again. Quinn Worries about Brooke Being Back Quinn is in a mood as she works. What gives Deacon asks. Brooke she states. She’s back in town. Quinn was enjoying her not being in Los Angeles. Deacon laughs. She’s jealous! Quinn claims she isn’t but wonders how it will all play out with Brooke and …whoever. Deacon says he’s with her not Brooke. But Quinn reminds him he and Brooke share a child and a sordid past. Quinn wants to know the details. Deacon tries to give a summary of their relationship. But Quinn wants to know more. She notes that Brooke left town so Katie and Bill could get back together. Quinn tells Deacon that Bill and Katie are back together if the announcement at Spencer Publications is an indication. Where does that leave Brooke, Quinn wants to know. Who is her next victim, I mean boyfriend Quinn wonders. Deacon admits men are her vice. Deacon wonders if she isn’t just a bit insecure about Brooke making a move on him. Deacon thinks its adorable that she is jealous. Deacon assures Brooke is his past and that Quinn is his future. 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__label__wiki	0.500715	0.500715	Softcat Manchester View a Softcat office Softcat plc (Regional Office) Universal Square, Devonshire Street, Universal Square is located on Devonshire Street, in Ardwick. The site is about a mile from Manchester City Centre and is easily reached by car, public transport or on foot. In regards to parking there are options for those choosing to travel to Universal Square by car, namely; secure parking on site and on street parking. Universal Square is located on a generous plot of land, which has a substantial amount of secure, private car parking spaces currently totalling 850 spaces. There is also a generous short term visitors’ car park on site. On the streets surrounding Universal Square there is a large amount of unrestricted on street parking, which would be potentially available to anyone choosing to travel by car. This includes a large number of streets where there is no / little residential development. View Softcat Manchester in a larger map Universal Square is well served by railway and train services. Ardwick Station is located directly adjacent to the building. Accessed off Blind Lane, the station entrance is less than 150m from the Universal Square’s main entrance. Piccadilly Station, which offers a huge range of routes and services both locally and nationally, is situated just over 1km from Universal Square approximately 15 minutes walk away or a few minutes on any of the aforementioned bus routes. By Metrolink It is also possible to travel to Universal Square by using the Metrolink. The nearest stop is Piccadilly Station, which as above, can be reached on foot or bus from Universal Square. Walking to Universal Square from the centre of Manchester, takes approximately 20 minutes from Piccadilly Gardens, in the heart of the city. Piccadilly Station is a 15 minute walk and the Hospital and University area on Oxford Road is just over 10 minutes away. Secure cycle storage facilities are available for use, including cycle hoops located adjacent to the main entrance on Devonshire Street overlooked by a 24hr manned reception desk and covered by CCTV. There are also bicycle racks located within the site accessible to building users. To supplement the bicycle storage a range of showering facilities are distributed throughout the building, including fully accessible shower facilities within the ground floor lobby. There are a wide number of bus services that stop within 500m of Universal Square, which serve Manchester City Centre and its wider surroundings. These are: 173 – Manchester to Stepping Hill Hospital 192 – Manchester to Stepping Hill Hospital / Hazel Grove 201 – Manchester to Hattersley 203 – Manchester to Stockport 204 – Manchester to Hyde 205 – Manchester to Dane Bank 206 – Manchester to Gee Cross 219 – Manchester to Stalybridge 220 – Manchester to Tameside Hospital 221 – Manchester to Dukinfield Taxi: Universal Square benefits from an undercover taxi drop-off point adjacent to the main entrance. Taxis for hire frequently travel along Devonshire Street or can be ordered (within minutes) from the main reception.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404603
__label__wiki	0.975938	0.975938	DFS LINEUP BUILDER DFS PLAYBOOK PRO NFL WEATHER NFL SLEEPERS Florida coach Dan Mullen's no-weapons policy has a gun loophole Written By Bob Hille (Getty Images) https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/omnisport/a9/f1/mullen-dan-08032018-us-news-getty-ftr_llily15r2sn219q8kk5iefzx1.jpg?t=3605045&w=500&quality=80 Florida coach Dan Mullen says his no-weapons policy allows players to own guns. Before you read that again, here's the Gators coach's explanation at media day, a week after one of his players was found with a loaded AR-15 in his car: "We live in a country where that's one of your rights," Mullen said Thursday (via The Associated Press). "A lot of people I know have guns in their house to protect their homes and their family. What we do ... is really to educate them on weapons, on having guns. Why would you have it? What's the purpose of having it? "To me, one of the biggest concerns with a lot of young people today is, if you're going to have a gun, make sure you're properly trained in knowing how to use it. … If you think you need to have a gun for home security, are you trained in using it? Is it a legal gun? Do you have a license? Are you qualified? What we're not looking for, to me, is gun accidents or issues where a gun could maybe cause a bigger problem than if there wasn't a weapon involved." Watch: Gainesville PD releases video of finding AR-15 in Florida WR’s car Ohio State football goes silent as fall practice opens without Urban Meyer Interestingly, multiple players said Thursday that they believed Mullen's weapons policy had no room for interpretation. "No weapons allowed. That's been our policy since Coach Mullen got here," receiver Josh Hammond said Thursday. A week earlier, police found a loaded AR-15 rifle in the back seat of Gators receiver Kadarius Toney's car during a traffic stop. Toney, who told officers that he needed the weapon for protection following recent run-ins in Gainesville, wasn't cited because he hadn't violated Florida's open-carry law. While players said Thursday there was no wiggle room in the team policy, Mullen said otherwise. "It's a no-weapons policy in certain situations of how to be educated to not have (issues)," Mullen said. "No weapons, that's easy to remember. If I write out all the different (scenarios) — no weapons in these situations or have a weapon for a hunting situation, if I'm doing this, I store it at this location, I keep it here, I have gun safety rules and knowledge — that's not a quick catch to them to register in their mind. Does that make sense?" Six Gators players, including Toney, top receiver Tyrie Cleveland and freshman quarterback Emory Jones, are subject to university disciplinary action after an on-campus altercation in May with some Gainesville residents, one of whom told police one player had an assault rifle. It turned out Toney had an Airsoft gun with the orange safety tip painted black so it looked like an actual weapon. Last week's traffic stop found Toney with the real thing. "Most discipline issues occur because someone made a poor decision," Mullen said. "It doesn't matter what form it is, whether you're talking about if someone stole something, if you're talking about a decision with a female, if you're talking about a decision involving drugs or alcohol, you're talking about a decision with a weapon, someone made a poor decision along the way. It's a constant education process on making good decisions." Privacy Policy DAZN Group Careers Shop	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404609
__label__wiki	0.834075	0.834075	SportXE Home Sport News T.Y. Hilton calls 2019 Colts 'best team I’ve ever been a part... T.Y. Hilton calls 2019 Colts 'best team I’ve ever been a part of' Despite Andrew Luck’s shocking retirement, T.Y. Hilton has high hopes for the Colts in 2019. The team enforced their belief in Jacoby Brissett by signing the backup to a contract extension, and the veteran receiver echoed that faith as he assured the loss of Indy’s franchise quarterback did not shake his confidence in the squad as a whole. “This is the best team I’ve ever been a part of,” Hilton told reporters Wednesday, via The Athletic. Asked if Luck’s decision to call it a career early affected that logic, Hilton added: “We take nothing away from him. But this team is good.” Hilton, a third-round selection of the Colts in 2012 after Luck was taken first overall, has been a major contribution to that success over his first seven seasons in Indianapolis, but it’s worth noting that much of it came with help from his quarterback. In 2017, Hilton posted his fewest receptions (57) and receiving yards (966) since his rookie campaign as Luck missed 15 games with a nagging shoulder injury. But they both bounced back in 2018, with Hilton logging 76 catches for 1,270 yards and six touchdowns as Luck earned Comeback Player of the Year honors after throwing for 4,593 yards. On the other hand, the Colts have a number of offensive weapons in Quenton Nelson, Devin Funchess and Parris Campbell to help Brissett’s transition go smoothly. “I’ve been on good teams, I’ve been on not so good teams,” Hilton added. “But this team, especially, we have pretty much everything you need to have on the field.” The Colts kick off Week 1 action visiting the Chargers at 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday. Previous articleIrishman David Carey shoots amazing 57 at Alps Tour event Next articleMalik Jackson injury update: Eagles tackle (foot) to miss rest of season, report says Marshall Basketball Top Plays vs. Robert Morris (2019-20) Malik Jackson injury update: Eagles tackle (foot) to miss rest of season, report says Irishman David Carey shoots amazing 57 at Alps Tour event NFL Week 1: Games, players, teams to watch Lonzo Ball says his Big Baller Brand shoes fell apart every quarter Andrew Luck injury update: Colts QB could be ready for season opener, report says Jimmy Jones - November 7, 2019 Marshall opened its season with a huge win over Robert Morris in part because of a 20-point performance from G Jarrod West. Catch all... Malik Jackson injury update: Eagles tackle (foot) to miss rest of... T.Y. Hilton calls 2019 Colts 'best team I’ve ever been a...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404610
__label__cc	0.744924	0.255076	Medicine Cardiology & Angiology Cardiology in the ER A Practical Guide Authors: Jerjes-Sánchez, Carlos Covers a broad range of the most important and frequent cardiac emergencies Takes a practical and concise approach to diagnosis and treatment Examines recent advances in imaging such as X-ray, echocardiography, CT, MRI, and nuclear imaging Discusses treatment of symptoms such as chest pain, dyspnea, and syncope This book provides a guide for the management of patients with cardiovascular emergencies in the ER. It covers a broad range of the most important and frequent acute cardiovascular events including coronary syndromes, aortic syndromes, pulmonary embolism, and left heart failure. Pragmatic in nature, chapters discuss frequent clinical presentations in a thorough fashion while emphasizing a practical and concise approach to diagnosis and treatment. In addition, the book explores how new knowledge and technological advances are improving the quality of patient care in the emergency room, highlighting technological advances in the use of pharmacotherapy, biomarkers, and imaging techniques such as X-ray, echocardiography, CT, MRI, and nuclear. Cardiology in the ER: A Practical Guide is an essential resource for physicians and related professionals, residents, and fellows in cardiology, emergency medicine, intensive and critical care, and internal medicine. Carlos Jerjes-Sánchez, MD, FCCP, FACC, MHSMC, FESC National Medical Research System II Director of Clinical Research, Instituto de Cardiologia y Medicina Vascular, TEC Salud Professor and Investigator in Biomedic Unit, Hospital Zambrano Hellion Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud Director of Unidad de Investigacion Clinica en Medicina SC Chest Pain in the ER Jerjes-Sánchez, Carlos (et al.) Dyspnea in the ER Suspected Cardiovascular Syncope in the ER Optimizing the Use of Biomarkers in the ER Acute Coronary Syndromes in the ER Acute Aortic Syndromes in the ER Cardiac Tamponade in the ER Cardiogenic Shock in the ER Pulmonary Embolism in the ER Hypertensive Crisis in the ER Tachyarrhythmias in the ER Jerjes-Sánchez, Carlos, M.D. (et al.) Bradyarrhythmia in the ER Acute Left Heart Failure in the ER Cardiac Arrest in the ER Prosthetic Valve Thrombosis in the ER Pacemaker Emergencies in the ER Cardiology Bedside Interventions in the ER Carlos Jerjes-Sánchez XX, 329	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404612
__label__wiki	0.519793	0.519793	The Springfield Police Department hosted a combined awards and promotions ceremony for citizens and SPD staff at 2 p.m. on Nov. 17 at the Springfield Art Museum. Staff and citizens were commended for their service, and in some cases, their bravery and extraordinary actions. SPD Staff Promotions: Sgt. Fred Beck promoted to lieutenant. Cpl. Dustin Martin promoted to sergeant. Derrick Anderson promoted to Senior GIS Specialist. SPD’s Leadership Council Awards: Citizen Service Commendation: This award is presented to a citizen who, through a single act, provided assistance to the Springfield Police Department to meet an overall law enforcement objective. Terry Lambert, Citizen Service Commendation On the morning of August 2, 2015, Terry Lambert was riding his bike in the area of 507 W. College when he observed a male dragging a female into the alley as she called out for help. Mr. Lambert believed that officers were just down the street, so he quickly rode in that direction to advise them what he had just witnessed. Mr. Lambert was unable to locate the officers, so he responded back to the alley in an attempt to help the female when he observed the suspect running away from where the female was drug into the alley. Mr. Lambert followed the suspect to 620 W. College. Due to Mr. Lambert’s assistance, officers were able to locate the suspect at that location and arrest him for the attempted sexual assault. Mr. Lambert’s actions are a credit to this community, allowing officers to locate the suspect and take him into custody. Citizen Service Medal: This award is presented to any citizen who displayed an act of bravery and courage while providing assistance to the Springfield Police Department. Trevor Logan, Citizen Service Medal On the morning of August 2, 2015, Trevor Logan was responsible for stopping this attempted rape of a female in the alley of 507 W. College. Mr. Logan was walking by 507 W. College when he noticed the victim being dragged by a male into the alley. Mr. Logan watched as the male pushed the victim into a brick wall, attempting to sexually assault her. Mr. Logan yelled to the suspect, “What are you doing?” which caused the male to stop his assault on the female and flee the area. Soon after, Mr. Logan assisted further by positively identifying the suspect after he was located by officers. Mr. Logan’s actions are a credit to this community and made a difference in the outcome of the situation. Citizen Service Citation: This award shall be presented to those who distinguish themselves in the community by their commitment to law enforcement through being actively involved in law enforcement related activities. Claudia Crighton, Citizen Service Citation The City of Springfield has been fortunate in having Claudia Crighton working in the Department of Public Information and Civic Engagement for nearly 15 years. She has played a pivotal role in running and improving the operations of the Citizen Resource Center for the City. During monthly meetings, Claudia helps facilitate cooperation of numerous City departments in order to solve problems and complaints brought to the City’s attention by citizens. Claudia is responsible for handling 1,000 concerns from citizens per year, ensuring they are assigned to the proper department for handling so that issues are appropriately investigated and resolved. Even though Claudia normally interacts with citizens who are unhappy, she welcomes the calls of the complaints, giving her the nickname, “The Complaint Lady.” Anyone who ever has the pleasure of having contact with Claudia will always find her with a smile on her face and nothing short of a positive attitude. Her ability to communicate effectively and treat people in a fair manner contributes greatly to the City’s commitment of providing quality service to our citizens. Life Saving Award: This award is presented to department personnel who personally save a life, normally involving one of the learned life supporting processes outside of routine measures. Officer Kelby Dickensheet, Life Saving Award On August 1, 2015, Officer Kelby Dickensheet was off duty and eating dinner with his family at Leong’s Asian Diner. During his meal, Officer Dickensheet noticed a female, Lorraine Dellasandro, appeared to be choking at a nearby table. Officer Dickensheet approached Lorraine and noticed that she was not breathing and appeared to be turning blue in color. Officer Dickensheet took a hold of Lorraine and applied the Heimlich Maneuver, which dislodged a large piece of food from her airway, allowing Lorraine to begin breathing normally. She was checked out by EMS personnel, requiring no further medical assistance. Lorraine later advised that she was not able to breathe at the time and believed that Officer Dickensheet was her “hero” who had “saved her life.” Officer Dickensheet’s actions epitomize the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics and greatly reflect the values of this department. Meritorious Service Award: This is awarded to department personnel who, in the protection of life or furtherance of justice, exhibit conduct which is exceptional. On January 26, 2015, at 1:23 a.m., Officer Aaron Pearson was critically wounded when he was shot in the face while assisting other officers with a check on a suspicious person at Chestnut Expressway and Glenstone Avenue. Several officers were by Aaron’s side immediately after this happened, and how they each handled the incident showed that they possess great judgment, compassion, leadership and professionalism. This group of people exemplified meritorious service to the citizens of Springfield and they reflect great credit upon her courage and bravery during an extremely difficult, emotional and stressful situation. Officer Wade McElfresh, Meritorious Service Award Officer McElfresh was the first officer to locate Officer Pearson. Officer McElfresh quickly gave out clear and concise radio traffic to alert other officers to what had occurred and to start the medical response. Officer McElfresh had been dealing with another known police character just before the shooting. He found that this person was now advancing on him while he was trying to tend to Officer Pearson, but he was able to keep this subject back. Officer McElfresh handled this incident with the utmost professionalism and calm demeanor even though he was faced with tending to his coworker and close friend’s critical injuries. Cpl. Chris Nuccio, Meritorious Service Award Cpl. Nuccio arrived on scene and immediately began life-saving efforts on Officer Pearson by treating his head wound, monitoring his vital signs and prepping him for medical transport. Cpl. Nuccio followed the ambulance to the hospital where he collected essential evidence and photographs while Officer Pearson was operated on. Cpl. Nuccio provided Sgt. Heather Anderson with critical updates of Officer Pearson’s condition throughout his operation and did not leave his side while he was in the operating room. Sgt. Tonya Price, Meritorious Service Award Sgt. Price arrived and began life-saving efforts but was quickly redirected to begin setting up a perimeter for the crime scene and the search for the suspect. Sgt. Price maintained and controlled this perimeter for several hours throughout the night and into the morning hours. She was essential in providing updates to Lt. Eric Reece on the location of search teams and any problems or issues that arose. Sgt. Price’s quick actions of setting up the perimeter were essential in the suspect being contained and located inside the perimeter where he was safely taken into custody. Cpl. Steve Ramey, Meritorious Service Award Cpl. Ramey responded to the scene where he quickly realized the importance of documenting the scene. He retrieved his camera and began capturing photographs of the crime scene as well as photographs of Officer Pearson’s injuries. Due to his poise and critical thinking in an extremely emotional and stressful situation, Cpl. Ramey was able to capture essential evidentiary photos of the scene and Officer Pearson’s injuries that will be of utmost importance if this case goes to trial. Sgt. Heather Anderson, Meritorious Service Award Sgt. Anderson arrived on scene shortly after the shooting and also began life-saving efforts on Officer Pearson. She noticed that Officer Pearson appeared to be going into shock and requested that another officer bring her an Ambu bag. She then assisted in giving Officer Pearson extra breaths until the EMS arrived. Sgt. Anderson followed the ambulance to the hospital where she coordinated the collection of evidence. Sgt. Anderson was also essential in receiving and providing updates on Officer Pearson’s condition. Lt. Fred Beck, Meritorious Service Award Sgt. Beck responded to the scene and began assisting with life-saving efforts of Officer Pearson. He continually talked to Officer Pearson, encouraging him to remain conscious. Sgt. Beck assisted with removing Officer Pearson’s clothing, bulletproof vest and his duty belt to help speed up Officer Pearson’s medical treatment. After Officer Pearson was transported to the hospital, Sgt. Beck stayed on scene to aid with management of the perimeter, the manhunt for the armed suspect and the security of the crime scene. Sgt. David Stone, Meritorious Service Award Sgt. Stone arrived and began helping secure the inner crime scene and coordinate other tasks. Due to Officer Pearson’s condition, Sgt. Stone was sent to Republic, Missouri, to contact his wife, Amanda Pearson. Sgt. Stone contacted the Republic Police Department and asked them to meet him at the Pearsons’ residence. Sgt. Stone ultimately made contact with Amanda where he had the difficult and emotional task of explaining to her that Aaron had been shot and was critically injured. Sgt. Stone then transported Amanda to the hospital and stayed with the family until he was relieved. Command Commendation: This is awarded to department personnel who distinguish themselves by a single act or series of actions that impact the community in a positive manner, or significantly improve the ability of the SPD to fulfill its mission. Actions must be creditable, show intelligent and determined effort beyond reasonably expected job performance and must produce documentable results. Lt. Eric Reece, Command Commendation Lt. Reece arrived on scene shortly after the shooting and took immediate command of the overall incident. Lt. Reece began making assignments to ensure a multitude of tasks were simultaneously handled to include establishing an inner and outer perimeter and sending officers to follow the ambulance to the hospital and Sgt. Stone to contact Officer Pearson’s wife and transport her to the hospital. Within just moments of making these assignments, Lt. Reece made the necessary chain of command notifications. Lt. Reece remained on scene and in command of the incident for several hours. He did not relinquish his command of the scene until the suspect was located. Purple Heart Award: This is awarded to department personnel who are seriously injured in the line of duty. The Purple Heart will only be awarded once during an individual’s career. Any subsequent actions deemed worthy of a Purple Heart will be documented with an oak leaf cluster attached to the original award. Retired Officer Aaron Pearson, Purple Heart When he arrived in the area, he located a suspect walking eastbound along the north side of Chestnut Expressway. During Officer Pearson’s attempt to contact him, the subject turned and fired several rounds from a handgun. One of those rounds struck Officer Pearson just below his left eye. This wound would later result in the loss of his left eye and damage of sections of his brain which would lead to him receiving a duty disability retirement. Since that horrific day, Officer Pearson has fought hard to rehabilitate himself, and his recovery thus far has been nothing short of miraculous. Officer Pearson’s incredible courage and strength has inspired his brothers and sisters in blue and people from all over the country. Officer Pearson was awarded the Purple Heart for the gunshot injury he received on January 26, 2015. He placed the safety and protection of the community and his fellow officers as a top priority. His actions on that day demonstrated his commitment to the community and the Springfield Police Department. ⇐Previous October crash turns fatalNext⇒ Springfield police investigate connected robberies	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404613
__label__wiki	0.541675	0.541675	https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/sports/article/Stamford-Local-Sports-Roundup-April-14-12834813.php Stamford Local Sports Roundup April 14 Published 6:07 pm EDT, Saturday, April 14, 2018 HUBBARD HEIGHTS WELCOMES NEW GOLFERS The Hubbard Heights Women’s Golf Association (HHWGA) is looking for 9-hole and 18-hole players who are interested in joining our group for the 2018 season. We play on Thursday mornings with reserved tee times from April 12 to October 11. We also encourage weekend players to join HHWGA and be a part of our weekly events. For more information, please email Louise Spolowitz at: hhwomensgolf@yahoo.com HUBBARD HEIGHTS The Hubbard Heights Men's Golf Club is seeking new members for the 2018 golf season. Weekend events are played at the E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course and you can play in them on Friday, Saturday or Sunday, as long as you play with another member. The club also conducts four major events during the season and three Club Championships. In addition the club competes in five team events during the year against other clubs in the region. 2018 HHMC dues are: Regular ($90); Senior (age 62+) $70; Junior (age 16 & under) $30. Associate $60 (Gets you a handicap and access to the major and team events with entry fees, but not the regular weekly events or Club Championships). For more info and membership sign up, please visit ghin.com/eClub/HubbardHeightsMensClub In the opening weekend stroke play event, Mike Storch won with a net 69. Ralph Vitti III (71), Rob Colucci (73) and Alex Mazzola (75) were next. Mike Fitzpatrick (82) was low gross. Stamford resident Steve Keen was named 2017 National Development Coach of the Year by U.S. Sailing Association’s Olympic Sailing Committee. Keen, who coaches I420 yacht sailors, won medals at North Americans, Youth Champs, European, Junior European, ACC’s and Orange Bowl as well as a third straight I420 gold medal at the Youth Worlds in Sanya, China. Carmen and Emma Cowles of Larchmont, N.Y. won the gold in girls I420. “Awards like this speak to the hard work put in by so many different people,” Keen told U.S. Sailing when receiving the news last Thursday. “In coaching, the sailor comes first. Sacrifice is important to achieve your success. I’m fortunate to work with sailors who’ve shown a willingness to push harder for continued growth.” Keen, a New Zealand native, is also head coach of LISOT — the most successful private sailing team in the US. LISOT is based in Fairfield County. To be part of Stamford Local Sports Roundup, please email the information to sports@SCNI.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404615
__label__cc	0.725321	0.274679	Love Island Slot Review If you are looking for a fun way to stack up winnings, then you should try Love Island by Microgaming. This video slot is inspired by the popular reality show with the same name. It adds a very interesting element to the gameplay by allowing players to choose the symbols which will unlock the special feature of Love Island. The theme of this video slot is very romantic and fun and it provides players a new way to enjoy their spinning adventures. Love Island has 5 reels and offers players 243 ways to land a winning combination. Thanks to the special characters and bonus features of the game, players can actually enjoy quite the lucrative experience. Love Island Slot Summary Provider Microgaming Paylines 243 ways to win Min Bet £/$/€0.15 Max Bet £/$/€60 Wild Symbol The Wild replaces all other paying symbols, except for the ones that award payouts in the Hot Zone. Scatter Symbol The symbols that players choose as their couple will trigger the bonus feature of the game. Bonus Features The two special symbols can trigger Free Spins and a cash prize if they land in the Hot Zone. Symbols and Winning Combinations of Love Island Slot The theme of Love Island revolves around creating love couples and helping them enjoy a romantic time. For the symbols of the slot, you will have 8 participants who will form the couples on the island. If you are a fan of the show, then you might recognize some of your favorite cast as the characters of the game. For the low-paying symbols of the game, you will have the standard playing cards with ranks between 10 and Ace. Among the low-paying icons, Aces and Kings will bring the best payouts if you land them 5 times. For the high-paying symbols, you will have the character you will choose for yourself and your potential love interests. Before you start the game, you will be able to choose your preferred Islander and the character which will be his/her love partner. These two symbols will be the highest-paying ones and will be able to unlock the special feature of Love Island. The rest of the Islanders will be the other high-paying symbols in the game. There is also a Wild symbol which will substitute for other symbols in the game. This symbol will allow you to land winning combinations much easier. Bonus Features of Love Island Slot While the slot by itself might be entertaining for the fans of the reality show, many players might actually enjoy the game for its bonus features. As it was mentioned earlier, you will start the game by picking your own Islander and his/her love interest. Picking another Islander as your partner, however, does not exclude the other potential couples you can form in the game. Whenever your own character and another Islander land in the middle row of reels 1 and 5, this will trigger the Hot Zone feature which will boost your winnings. Thanks to this special feature, you can win up to 20x your bet. Another variation of the Hot Zone feature is triggered when your Islander and the partner you have chosen for him/her land in the middle row of reels 1 and 5. This will award 10 free spins which will give you more chances to sweep generous payouts. While you play with the free spins, if the Wild lands on reel 3, it will expand and cover the entire reel. This will double your winnings and make your free spins even more fruitful. Another special thing about the free spins is that all of the high-paying symbols will be replaced with the Islanders you have chosen as your couple. This will allow you to enjoy better payouts as the Islanders are also the highest-paying symbols during the free spins. Love Island is a video slot that will probably appeal mostly to the fans of the reality show. This being said, Microgaming has given the slot unusual look and features that may make your gaming time more enjoyable. While it is a tad difficult to land your Islanders in the Hot Zone, once triggered, the bonus game can be very rewarding and fun.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404618
__label__wiki	0.55868	0.55868	Cedar Hill and Sawink Farm, Northborough and Westborough A view of the meadow on top of Cedar Hill. Photo by Joyce Dwyer. Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, and Marlborough Cedar Hill and Sawink Farm Trail Map Brochure Crane Swamp Interpretive Trail Brochure The Crane Swamp Conservation Area spans more than 2,225 acres of open space that straddle the borders of Northborough, Westborough, Southborough, and Marlborough, making this site one of the most significant areas of open space in the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord River watershed. The centerpiece of the conservation area is a 400-acre red maple swamp surrounded by a complex of open fields, wet meadows, ponds, pine plantations, and oak-pine forests, with Cedar Hill to the west and Walnut Hill to the northeast. The properties that make up the conservation area are owned by a variety of state agencies as well as by SVT. Together, the conserved lands protect a watershed that helps to preserve the public water supply for 2.5 million people. SVT protected 101 acres of Sawink Farm Reservation at the eastern border of Northborough and Westborough in 1992 and protected the 88-acre drumlin of Cedar Hill in Northborough in 1993. The Department of Conservation and Recreation owns Crane Swamp, Little Crane Swamp, and much of Walnut Hill, just north of Sawink Farm Reservation. Westborough State Hospital land extends from Lyman Street to Chauncy Pond, and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife owns land which runs west to the Assabet River. The size of this natural oasis is particularly remarkable as it is bounded by major transportation corridors including I-495 to the east, Route 9 to the south, Route 135 to the west, and ConRail track and Route 20 to the north, along with associated industrial and residential development. Natural features here include red maple swamps, wooded drumlins, ponds, streams, wet meadows, agricultural fields, and plantation forests, as well as tributaries to both the Sudbury and Assabet Rivers. This mosaic of different habitats provides for a rich array of plants and animals, including state-listed species, interior-sensitive forest birds, and species that need to range some distance throughout the year for survival. Trails here connect properties owned by several state agencies. Wildlife species known to inhabit the area include bobcat, coyote, red fox, snowshoe hare, white-tailed deer, barred owl, ruffed grouse, American woodcock, spotted turtles, and monarch butterflies. At Cedar Hill, SVT is restoring a vanishing habitat type in New England known as early successional shrub habitat. Birds benefiting from the habitat restoration include eastern towhee and blue-winged warbler. Some insects and butterflies benefit as well. Four small hills in the area are drumlins, or elongated hills created by glacial drift. Lands of this type were commonly used for grazing and for planting fruit trees because the soil is too stony and poorly drained for good crop production. The flatter, more wide-open areas of this property were once probably used as crop or hay fields. The Westborough Charm Bracelet winds through the area, connecting these conservation lands with many others across town. Funding for the Crane Swamp Interpretive Trail was provided by REI and the Kodak American Greenways Awards Program. Cedar Hill, Marlborough/Northborough For the north entrance, take Route 495 to exit 23C (Simarano Drive exit). Continue to the lights at the end of the exit ramp. Take a left at the lights onto Simarano Drive. Continue to another set of lights and take a right onto Cedar Hill Street. Parking for the reservation is at 360 Cedar Hill Street. The entrance will be on your left across from Forest Street. There is ample parking, labeled with SVT signs, immediately on your right. A trail easement, marked by posts and SVT markers leads around the wetlands and to a kiosk behind the buildings. Click here to visit Google Maps for specific directions from your home. Sawink Farm, Westborough From route 495 take the route 9 west exit 23B. Follow route 9 west approximately 1.1 miles to the route 30 east (E. Main St.) exit. Bear right onto East Main Street. Continue approximately 1 mile to Walker Street on the left. Turn left on Walker Street and continue down the hill to the SVT sign and a small parking lot on the left. Recent Nature Sightings Spotted Turtle at SVT's Cedar Hill Reservation A spotted turtle in Northborough, photographed by Ann Hanscom. Ann Hanscom photographed this spotted turtle at SVT's Cedar Hill Reservation in Northborough. View all Nature Sightings Boroughs Loop Trail to Open on October 5 Everyone is invited to a Guided Hike Kickoff Celebration for the new, 33-mile Boroughs Loop Trail, which links trail networks in Marlborough, Northborough, Westborough, and Southborough. Trail volunteers will lead family-friendly hikes during the event: Algonquin Regional High School 79 Bartlett Street, Northborough Meet at the trailhead located in the Upper Parking Lot The BLT links wooded walking trails, bike paths, aqueduct trails, and sidewalks. Hikers, walkers, and runners are welcome on all parts of the trail. Some sections will allow mountain biking and dog walking. The BLT will provide area residents with an outstanding opportunity to get outside and explore the special places in the four communities. Highlights include: The Felton Conservation Land on the Marlborough-Northborough line, which has lovely woodlands and large open grasslands that are ideal for bird watching. The Assabet River Rail Trail that runs from Marlborough to Hudson and provides opportunities to rent a bike or stop for a cup of coffee. Views of the beautiful Chestnut Hill Farm in Southborough, a 170-acre active farm owned by the Trustees of Reservations. The Charm Bracelet, which is a 60+ mile network of trails with a 28-mile loop that connects most of the open space in Westborough. The great Crane Swamp, a 2,225-acre conservation area that spans all four communities and includes Cedar Hill in Northborough, a property with unusual shrub habitat that supports birds such as the blue-winged warbler and eastern towhee. SVT assisted the four municipalities in developing maps for the BLT, and we also assisted with trail design and signage.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404623
__label__wiki	0.524058	0.524058	Speaker wants cyber caf� ban By Johanna Kaiser THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo filed legislation Friday that would ban so-called cyber caf�s from selling Internet time or phone cards that customers can use to play online slots and other games. �Owners of these establishments are taking advantage of their patrons and scamming them out of money,� the Democrat from Winthrop, who has long been a proponent of legalizing casinos and slots at state racetracks, said in a statement. According to DeLeo and the state Attorney General�s office, the businesses sell Internet time or minutes on a phone card to customers, but only as a pretext to allow customers to play video slots, online poker, sweepstakes, or the lottery on computers and video screens set up at these cyber caf�s. Players can redeem points on the cards for cash when they win. Although gambling is illegal in the state, DeLeo�s bill would also make it a crime to conduct or promote a sweepstakes with an electronic machine. Violators would face up to 15 years in prison and $250,000 in fines for every machine. The proposed ban would not apply to the state lottery, betting on horse races, bingo, or charitable gaming. Earlier this year, the Attorney General�s office established regulations banning gambling at Internet caf�s after an investigation found businesses were promoting illegal gambling and misleading customers. �These cyber caf�s are really cyber scams, with no posted odds, minimum odds, or guarantee of payouts for patrons,� Attorney General Martha Coakley said in a statement praising DeLeo�s bill. The legislation comes one day after he and Senate President Therese Murray, D-Plymouth, announced they are putting off any casino gambling debate until after Labor Day. Both legislative leaders and Gov. Deval Patrick have said they support some kind of expanded gambling in Massachusetts. DeLeo had earlier said he hoped to get a bill to the governor�s desk by the end of July.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404624
__label__wiki	0.662533	0.662533	TESU Made the Difference Thomas Edison State University provides distinctive undergraduate and graduate education for self-directed adults through flexible, high-quality collegiate learning and assessment opportunities. Thomas Edison State University was established by the State of New Jersey and chartered by the New Jersey Board of Higher Education in 1972. The University was founded for the purpose of providing diverse and alternative methods of achieving a collegiate education of the highest quality for mature adults. To this end, the University seeks: To provide curricula and degree opportunities of appropriate level and composition consistent with the aspirations of our students, the public welfare, and the highest qualitative standards of American higher education. To create a system of college-level learning opportunities for adults by organizing collegiate and sponsored non-collegiate instruction into coherent degree strategies. To make available educationally valid learning opportunities which serve as alternatives to classroom study and which are appropriate to the varied needs and learning styles of adults. To develop and implement processes for the valid and reliable assessment of experiential and extra-collegiate college-level learning, and to provide appropriate academic recognition for knowledge so identified consistent with high standards of quality and rigor. To serve higher education and the public interest as a center of innovation, information, policy formulation and advocacy on behalf of adult learners. To fulfill the public service obligation inherent to American institutions of higher education. To conduct its affairs in a manner which acknowledges the maturity, autonomy, and dignity of its students; assures a portal of access to higher education for adult learners; and celebrates the values, diversity and high qualitative standards of American higher education. University Seal Hear from Our Grads Directions to Main Campus Directions to Hanover Hall Directions to George A. Pruitt Hall Directions to Kuser Mansion Parking in Trenton George A. Pruitt Hall A Campus With History (opens in new window) Middle States Re-Accreditation President's Annual Report (opens in new window) University's Strategic Plan Officers of the University TESU Foundation Board of Directors (opens in new window) Admissions and Enrollment Services Office of Professional Learning Reviews National Institute NJ PLAN Types of IRB Review IRB Forms IRB Committee Members FAQs and Resources Thomas Edison State University Foundation (opens in new window) Current Openings (opens in new window) Wi-Fi Policy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404627
__label__wiki	0.939788	0.939788	Arkansas woman paints viral picture of Nipsey Hussle by: Re'Chelle Turner Posted: Apr 3, 2019 / 10:10 PM CDT / Updated: Apr 4, 2019 / 10:29 AM CDT HOLLY GROVE, Ark.- The artwork of a woman in a small Arkansas town has gone viral for her unique tribute to a Los Angeles rapper and songwriter. Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside his clothing store Sunday. Police arrested a suspect in the case on Tuesday. The Grammy-nominated rapper was remembered not just for his music, but for his community involvement and push to stop gang violence. His sudden death unleashed an outpouring of grief from fans and celebrities. Nel Polk has been painting and drawing for as long as she can remember. She says she wanted to do pay tribute to Nipsey Hussle. What she thought was just another painting, turned out to be something much more. Outside the old high school parking lot in Holly Grove, you’ll find Nel doing what she loves. “I always come out here to do paintings,” she said. “Art just came naturally.” The single mother uses art to express herself. “It’s gotten me out a lot of trouble and doing better in life,” said Polk. Striving to do better, the artist decided to show love to one of her fans through her passion. “I didn’t think anything of it,” Polk said. She painted a picture of Nipsey Hussle. “He had so much for everybody,” she added. Devastated by Nipsey’s death, Polk said the artist did much more than make music. “He showed people you can do something positive with your life. You don’t have to turn to gang violence,” Polk said. She spent two hours using pastel chalks to craft the creation of Hussle. “It was just like a tribute to him to show we still love you,” Polk said. The painting has been shared across social media thousands of times and featured on the popular entertainment website The Shade Room. “I’m blessed. I’m so blessed. My dream is coming true to be an artist,” she said. She says the painting is a small token to show how much Nipsey Hussle inspired her. “I’m going to continue to do it because I love doing it,” Polk said. Polk says she is going to use a glue sealant to spray on the painting so it doesn’t wash away. She paints and draws for people in the community all the time. She even has artwork of famous people on her Facebook Page, called Nel P Arts. Tweets by AaronNolanNews More Newsfeed Now Stories Newsfeed Now for January 17: Impeachment trial preparations; Chiefs fan gets Andy Reid tattoo by Matt Sewell / Jan 17, 2020 On Newsfeed Now for January 17, the conversation began on Capitol Hill. After weeks of waiting, the Senate impeachment trial against President Donald Trump is about to begin. Washington reporter Kellie Meyer joins the conversation. For the full story: CLICK HERE or watch the video above. Former Saints player Steve Gleason honored with Congressional gold medal by Jessi Turnure / Jan 17, 2020 WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – A New Orleans Saints legend received the highest honor lawmakers in Washington can bestow upon a citizen: the Congressional Gold Medal. Steve Gleason is the first NFL player to receive the award as rare as the disease it recognized him for Wednesday. ‘He’s the greatest coach’: Chiefs fan takes Andy Reid love to the next level with new tattoo by JOHN HOLT, WDAF / Jan 17, 2020 KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- In Kansas City, people are clearly passionate about Chiefs football, but one Kansas City man has taken his love of Big Red to the next level. "To me, he’s the greatest coach, so I had to have him," Robert Gaskins explained while getting a tattoo of Andy Reid's face on his leg at Limitless Tattoo in Midtown. Realtors hold open house for Archer Co. Jail potential buyers Aaron Nolan is a morning show co-host in Little Rock, Arkansas with Nexstar Media Group's KARK-TV. He has a passion for social media and makes it an important part of his daily routine. Click here to read Aaron's full bio.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404628
__label__cc	0.688566	0.311434	Beginner's Program Enquiry Beginner's must have completed an Aim for Fun session to join the 3 session Beginner's Program. Aim for Fun Enquiry Form here. All programs include all the required archery equipment. Complete the enquiry form below and our staff will contact you to confirm availability. Contact Full Name Day Saturday Sunday Please specify preferred date Please note that the Beginner's Program is held on Saturdays and Sundays only. It is not available on Public Holidays. Session Time 12pm - 1.30pm Which session do you want to book? 1st of 3 sessions 2nd of 3 sessions 3rd of 3 sessions (program completion) No. of participants 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Everyone participating is over 10 years old This box must be checked to be eligible to shoot. Sydney Olympic Park website Visited Sydney Olympic Park Archery Centre website Word of Mouth/Referral Sydney Olympic Park Email I agree to the Conditions of Entry View Archery Centre Conditions of Entry. The Archery Centre is part of the Sydney Olympic Park Authority. Any personal information that you voluntarily provide to the Sydney Olympic Park Authority (5 Olympic Boulevard, NSW 2127) will be held in a data base shared with the Office of Sport and Venues NSW. You have the right to access and correct the information. Please click on the link for full details of the Privacy Policy. Archery Centre Home Forms Beginners Program Enquiry Form	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404630
__label__wiki	0.814441	0.814441	Asean undergrads play diplomats at meet Student delegates from the 10 member countries simulating a sectoral meeting yesterday at the fourth Asean Foundation Model Asean Meeting, being held over six days. ST PHOTO: SONG TAO Lecturer Tanonrat Naktang, the adviser to the Thai team, hopes his students will deepen their understanding of Asean's challenges.ST PHOTO: SONG TAO NUS political science student Jolene Yeo identifies online falsehoods as one of the most pressing challenges as Asean creates a digital economy.ST PHOTO: SONG TAO Jul 6, 2018, 5:00 am SGT http://str.sg/oMtu Students assume roles of senior officials to tackle region's issues and hold mock Asean Summit Luke Anthony Tan luketan@sph.com.sg A group of undergraduates from the 10 Asean countries are in Singapore to learn about Asean diplomacy and policymaking through role-play and simulated meetings. Since the start of their programme on Monday, the 149 students have brushed up on the regional bloc's history and structure, and its decision-making process through expert-led coaching and information sessions. They are attending the six-day Asean Foundation Model Asean Meeting (AFMAM), now in its fourth year. Yesterday, the students gathered at UTown at the National University of Singapore (NUS) for the opening ceremony . In his address, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Joseph Del Mar Yap said: "It is an opportunity for each and every one of you to contribute your voices to find sustainable and innovative solutions to the challenges that Asean faces today, like climate change, terrorism and the rise of violent extremism, and sustainable development." The student delegates have been grouped into 20 teams - each comprising members from different countries - to engage in role-play and meeting simulations to address these challenges. The mock meetings will include a simulation of the Asean Summit. During the meetings, the students assume the roles of senior Asean officials and work under the theme of a resilient and innovative Asean, which is derived from the tagline of Singapore's Asean chairmanship this year. These meetings are "no empty role-play", said Asean Foundation executive director Elaine Tan. In her opening remarks, Ms Tan noted that two student delegates at the first AFMAM in 2015 are now representing Laos and Thailand in their respective ministries of foreign affairs. Mr Tanonrat Naktang, 32, a university lecturer and adviser to the Thailand team, said he hopes his students will gain deeper understanding of Asean's challenges. Among the Singaporean delegates is Ms Jolene Yeo, a 21-year-old NUS political science student, who said online falsehoods are one of the most pressing challenges. Ms Yeo, who is assuming the role of Singapore's head of government, said: "All 10 Asean countries must work together to deal with both conventional, as well as unconventional, threats to our economy, cyber security and even the very social fabric of our nations. "We look forward to discussing how Asean can cooperate on issues of cyber security, creating an Asean digital economy and addressing the problems of online falsehoods." A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on July 06, 2018, with the headline 'Asean undergrads play diplomats at meet'. Print Edition \| Subscribe	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404635
__label__wiki	0.648436	0.648436	Home / Bible Commentaries / Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable/ Joshua Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable Joshua 14 Joshua Joshua 15 Calvin's Commentary Pett's Bible Commentary Whedon's Commentary Gary Hampton Commentary Ironside's Notes The People's Bible Grant's Commentary 1. The rationale for the allotments14:1-5 Eleazar the high priest, Joshua , and the heads of the tribes took the leadership in dividing this portion of the land ( Joshua 14:1). These men determined the division of the land by casting lots ( Joshua 14:2; Joshua 18:6). Apparently the casting of lots established the general location of each tribe within Canaan, but the population of that tribe affected the size of each tribe"s inheritance (cf. Numbers 26:52-56). [Note: See L. Wood, map6 , p186.] "The people of God are not called to act on their own initiative and desire, nor to set their own goals. God has set the goals and issues the commands which lead to their achievement." [Note: Butler, p172.] C. The land west of the Jordan chs14-19 The account of the Israelites" settlement west of the Jordan received more attention by the writer since it was the primary area where Israel settled. 2. Caleb"s inheritance14:6-15 Before the casting of lots began, Caleb came to Joshua with his fellow tribesmen from Judah to request the inheritance that Moses had promised him ( Joshua 14:9; Deuteronomy 1:36; cf. Numbers 14:26-38). Moses had promised Caleb land in Canaan but had not specified its location. The reason for this special blessing was Caleb"s faithfulness to God when he served as one of the12spies. Joshua also received a personal allotment later ( Joshua 19:49-50). "Caleb represents all of Israel as one who receives an allotment and takes the land for himself." [Note: Hess, p239.] Caleb was a member of the clan in Judah called the Kenizzites ( Joshua 14:6; Joshua 14:14). He was probably not a descendant of the Kenizzites who were early inhabitants of Canaan ( Genesis 15:19). Another view is that the early Canaanite Kenizzites joined the tribe of Judah before the Exodus. [Note: Campbell, " Joshua ," p357.] The references to Caleb"s age enable us to determine the length of the conquest of Canaan. Caleb had received the promise of a portion in the land at Kadesh Barnea38 years before the Israelites crossed the Jordan and entered Canaan ( Numbers 14:24). Caleb was40 years old then ( Joshua 14:7). He was now85 ( Joshua 14:10). Forty-five years had elapsed, and Caleb had spent38 of them in the wilderness. Therefore the conquest must have taken the remaining seven years. The portion Caleb requested was within the tribal allotment of Judah, his tribe. He asked for part of the hill country that the giants who had discouraged his fellow spies still inhabited. In making his request ( Joshua 14:12), Caleb referred to the very things that the unbelieving spies had pointed out to discourage the Israelites from entering the land: hill country, Anakim, and large fortified cities (cf. Numbers 13:28-29). Joshua gave him the town of Hebron that was, and still Isaiah , an important city. The notation that the ancient name of Hebron was Kiriath-arba, the city of Arba, the greatest man among the Anakim (giants), is significant ( Joshua 14:15). It recalls God"s faithfulness in giving this giant"s city to Caleb, who had believed God could do Song of Solomon 45 years earlier. Caleb was still strong in faith as well as in body, even though he was old. He continued to trust in God to fulfill His promise concerning the land rather than in his personal physical ability to take it from the enemy. His name means "according to the heart." "It would have been natural for Caleb to ask for a "soft spot"-a portion of land already conquered where he could settle down and spend the rest of his life raising a few vegetables or flowers. Instead, at85 , he asked for the very section that had struck terror into the hearts of the ten spies.... "This courageous old warrior, who did not expect to receive his inheritance without exerting himself, is a splendid example for an age which increasingly looks for cradle-to-casket protection." [Note: Jacobsen, p100.] John Cawood identified Caleb"s outstanding features as uncompromising convictions, unreserved commitment, unalterable courage, and unwavering confidence. [Note: John Cawood, "The Godly Features of Caleb," Confident Living44:10 (November1986):53-55.] " Joshua 14thus sets forth two major points, which continue to have value for the people of God. Life in all its dimensions is to be lived according to the plans set forth by God, not by the greedy, selfish plans designed by man. Blessing comes ultimately to the man who totally follows God." [Note: Butler, p175.] Constable, Thomas. DD. "Commentary on Joshua 14:4". "Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/dcc/joshua-14.html. 2012.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404637
__label__wiki	0.668093	0.668093	Notes & Summaries for Travel and Tourism Looking for the best notes and summaries for your study Travel and Tourism? On this page you can find popular summaries, study guides and revision notes. With Stuvia, you can avoid resits and achieve higher grades with the best module summaries written by your fellow students. Discover all content for Travel and Tourism Popular studybooks Travel and Tourism Kenneth E. Clow, Donald E. 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__label__wiki	0.71635	0.71635	The B-List In concrete terms, what has Modi accomplished in four years? Gautam Mukherjee Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the launch of the National Nutrition Mission and expansion of the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme, in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, on 8 March. IANS PM Narendra Modi has been pushing infrastructure development relentlessly over the last four years. You and I come by road and rail, but economists travel on infrastructure. Build it, goes the Americanism, and they will come. China’s 10% plus growth through 30 of the Deng Xiaoping years was predicated on exports to the United States and massive, impressive, domestic infrastructure development. India is playing catch-up, though it is the domestic market for us, but under Narendra Modi it means business. Infrastructure is an article of faith for him. It has worked well in his home state of Gujarat. Modi is indeed the focal point of this and other new BJP thrusts, because the party, before he took over the top job, was of a different kind. It was derisively dubbed the “Brahmin-Bania” party, propped up by RSS Hindutva, but still unable to will itself into power. The Vajpayee years were the only other time the BJP ruled. They were characterised by a massive coalition of disparate elements. But it did yield both nuclear weaponisation for India’s security and the world-class Golden Quadrilateral system of roads. Modi has been pushing infrastructure development relentlessly over the last four years, not least because it was the surest way to pull India out of the GDP slump it was in. Infrastructure growth is an objective imperative too, given India’s gargantuan population grown three-fold and more since Independence. Most of what is on the ground, except in recent years, is creaky, antiquated, inadequate, engendered by decades of low growth socialism, or inherited from the British Raj. From the late 1980s, and certainly the 1990s, infrastructure was identified as an impediment to our ambitions of rapid growth, with its bottlenecks and high costs. And it became clear that only double-digit GDP numbers can help us raise over 400 million people from abject poverty. While infrastructure development, rather than the promotion of consumption (which has now also picked up), is indeed Modi’s “suit boot” side, there is another as well, a social democrat face working in tandem. This is distinct, in a teach-a-man-to-fish way, from the populist freebies of his socialist and communist opponents. And this face has considerably grown the BJP’s voter-base via Amit Shah’s “social engineering”, as a consequence. The limited reach in the cow belt has been transcended by embracing the humblest of the have-nots pan-India under the capacious vikas (development) umbrella. The Modi government is now in the final stretch to general elections in 2019. It is just as well that the economy is looking up, inclusive of a good monsoon and cheer in rural India, with a number of state Assembly elections looming nearer. But what is concrete about the Modi government’s achievements after four years? There has been, since May 2014, a palpable growth and development in roads, railways, metros, as well as laid groundwork for rapid transport systems, bullet trains and freight corridors, broadband systems and so on. Ro-ro systems are being tried out on the coast lines and inland waterways are being revived after decades. The Bharatmala roads of the Modi years will manifest only in his second term. But when it’s done, it will establish new benchmarks in connectivity, communication and possibility in India. Other road plans under the Act East Policy actively under execution include a new airport terminal at Guwahati just announced and road connectivity through Myanmar all the way to Thailand. Work done in Afghanistan—a dam, roads, government buildings—and at Chabahar port in Iran, again show the inclination towards infrastructure development as diplomacy too. At home, completion of stuck road projects after removing financial, environmental and legal impedimenta, strategic tunnels and bridges, dams, revived mining, new ports and modernisation of old ones, bypasses, widening of roads, even planting of trees are palpable. 18,000 villages outside the grid so far, sitting in the dark all these years, have now been electrified. Next target is to provide electricity to every home and business. The 100 smart cities are so far manifest in terms of masses of affordable housing. Plans are afoot to have everyone in a pucca home by 2022. The nuclear power programmne, long mired in motivated NGO protests and delivery problems from suppliers, are now also moving ahead. There are new international airports on the anvil at Jewar in Uttar Pradesh, in Navi Mumbai, and more airport terminals at Chennai and Lucknow to cope with present and future demand. Old World War II airstrips from the Burma campaign have been refurbished and reopened to meet military and civilian needs of present times. Ditto the famous Stilwell Road. Brand new strategic border roads are being built in remote places of Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Uttarakhand. Pilgrimage circuits such as the Char Dham in the Garhwal mountains are being firmed up, with all-weather connectivity and roads. Other places such as Vaishno Devi have already been rendered more accessible by a high-tech rail line to Katra. New railway track is being laid for the first time in decades connecting the neglected and isolated Northeast. Recent launches of ISRO satellites are being used to develop India’s own GPRS system—for peace, surveillance and war. Metro systems as a viable mass transit system are extant in almost all the metro cities now, though much needed expansion is yet to come and will spread to as many as 38 cities in time. The Make in India programme has worked well for electronics, particularly the assembly of cell phones, and automobile assembly/manufacture, ancillaries etc., but is grinding slowly in defence—into ship and submarine building, aircraft, tanks, modern rifles, bullet-proof vests, night-sight equipment, ammunition, armoured carriers, helicopters etc. New techniques of counting employment now hint at crores of new jobs created via all this infrastructure development after all, and will no doubt provide ammunition in the election battles coming up. Now, even private sector recovery is showing up after the government’s four years of heavy lifting. The social democratic face has not been sleeping either. Many programmes indeed are continuations of what previous governments have initiated, such as the multiple welfare schemes for the rural and urban poor. These can and have been tweaked, expanded and implemented with fewer leakages. But there are spectacular new successes too. These include tremendous electoral wins that have brought 22 states into the NDA fold. And major economic reform, like a single unified indirect tax—the GST. The latter, after a contentious start, has recently breached the Rs 1 lakh crore mark in monthly collections for the first time, with signs that it could keep growing at 3%-5% per month. Breaking through the decades old logjam for the armed forces pay parity and welfare programme under OROP was another huge accomplishment. And then there are the massive Aadhar linkages that have eliminated lakhs of fake subsidy accounts. The significant expansion of the direct tax base is a new phenomenon after the disruption of the shock demonetisation. In foreign affairs, there is a new warmth, cooperation, and respect for India all over the world. The smacking of Pakistan via surgical strikes and standing up to China at Doklam have not gone unnoticed. Ordinary people too can obtain passports in days now. Many long-standing and intractable subsidies have been removed though the fuel taxes are decidedly onerous even if the money is purportedly being used for infrastructure building. Apex level corruption too has been stamped out for the very first time. Defaulting businessmen are in the process of having all their assets confiscated. Micro loans without collateral have been provided to lakhs of people running tiny businesses. Muslim women have been shielded from the ignominy of triple talaq for the first time. Self-attestation of required document copies, the CBDT dealing with income tax assesses almost exclusively online, are part of hundreds of such improvements. 80% of all income tax assesses have to pay no more than 5% tax, or nothing at all, after availing various tax-saving incentives. Going beyond welfare handouts, thousands of LPG gas connections and cylinders have been provided to the poor at subsidised prices. 80% of the population willy-nilly now has a bank account and despite much derision, these accounts collectively hold crores of rupees now. The thing is, administrative reform and welfare programmes, however plentiful, can be twisted and belittled. But how do you deny the evidence of infrastructure development? There is a reason why nearly a century later we still call the seat of power Lutyens’ Delhi. Replies to “In concrete terms, what has Modi accomplished in four years?” Zhuanjia says: The author is modi bhakt and the article is highly biased. 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__label__wiki	0.926494	0.926494	Trump: If you’re going to impeach me, ‘do it now, fast’ President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attended the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at the Ellipse near the White House in Washington today. WASHINGTON >> Just get on with it. After months of fighting the House impeachment inquiry, blocking witnesses and ignoring subpoenas, the White House is now publicly embracing a strategy it has privately signaled for weeks: It will accept the reality that President Donald Trump will likely be impeached by the House and focus instead on a made-for-TV trial on friendlier turf in the Republican-controlled Senate. Democrats, Trump tweeted today, “have gone crazy. Therefore I say, if you are going to impeach me, do it now, fast, so we can have a fair…. trial in the Senate, and so that our Country can get back to business.” It was a message that came even before Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi stood before cameras and announced that House committees would draft articles of impeachment. They’re virtually sure to accuse the Republican chief executive of violating the Constitution, abusing presidential of power and undermining national security by pressing the president of Ukraine to investigate a Democratic political rival as the White House was withholding crucial security aid. “The president leaves us no choice but to act,” she said. The Trump reelection campaign and the White House responded with resignation, publicly acknowledging for the first time that Trump is likely to become only the third president in the nation’s history to be impeached by the House of Representatives. “We look forward to a fair trial in the Senate,” tweeted press secretary Stephanie Grisham. While Trump has long bristled at having such a distinction attached to his legacy, he and his aides also see a potential political upside in a Democratic attempt to remove him from office, despite considerable risks. With little chance that Senate Democrats would have the votes to convict him and remove him from office, Trump is now hyping a Senate trial like a Trumpian episode of Court TV, where his lawyers and Republican allies will aggressively defend his conduct while turning the table on Democrats, especially the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Adam Schiff. “We will have Schiff, the Bidens, Pelosi and many more testify, and will reveal, for the first time, how corrupt our system really is,” Trump tweeted. A trial comes with considerable risks for Trump, including the possibility that Republican senators could break from him or incriminating evidence could be revealed. But Congress’ proceedings have so far been a boon. His campaign has described impeachment as its single most powerful motivator for donors and volunteers. The president told reporters Tuesday that his campaign had its “biggest fundraising month ever” in November as Democrats ramped up their efforts. Impeaching the president, said campaign manager Brad Parscale, has always been the Democrats’ goal, “so they should just get on with it so we can have a fair trial in the Senate and expose the swamp for what it is.” “We’re ready,” said Tony Sayegh, a former Treasury Department official who is part of a new White House rapid-response team. “If the Democrats are foolish enough to actually pass these frivolous articles of impeachment, of which they have no evidence and factual basis, we want a trial in the Senate,” he said on Fox News. White House legislative affairs director Eric Ueland added, a day after huddling with Republicans on Capitol Hill, that “it’s long past time to put the House misery to an end and move to the Senate so the president’s full case can be clearly heard and this absurd charade can come to an end.” Ueland said Wednesday that, unlike in the House, “the underlying impeachment rules of the Senate afford the president a full suite of rights to argue his case on the facts and on the merits.” “That’s why we believe quite strongly that in order to make the president’s full case … that we need both a full trial and the opportunity to call witnesses and work a trial over here on the Senate floor.” Beyond the spin, officials say the White House also recognizes that its efforts in the Senate will have to focus extensively on relationship-building to try to keep Republicans members on board and drive up political costs for Democrats. 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__label__wiki	0.765997	0.765997	Vox Sola Following an extremely awkward first contact meal with an alien race known as the Kreetassans, Archer struggles to learn what offended his strange guests, while Hoshi works frantically to decipher their incredibly complex language. Unsuccessful at communication, Archer and Hoshi watch helplessly as the indignant Kreetassans return to their ship and disengage. However, the Enterprise officers do not see a fibrous, web-like creature propel itself along the Kreetassan hull, then leap into the Enterprise airlock just as the doors seal shut. Later, as she continues to work on deciphering the Kreetassan language, Hoshi becomes irritated with T'Pol — the Vulcan Sub-commander is trying to be encouraging, but Hoshi finds her analysis of the situation to be condescending. Before she has time to ponder this further, Hoshi notices strange frequency distortions coming from the com system. While they don't seem to be causing any problems, Hoshi informs Trip, who says he'll take a look at the problem in the morning. Trip heads over to Archer's Ready Room — the chief engineer hopes to cheer his friend up with a tape of the Stanford/Texas water polo match. While enjoying the game, Trip and Archer suddenly receive a call from a panicked Crewman Kelly. Kelly has discovered a strange lifeform in Cargo Bay Two and informs the captain that the creature has captured Crewman Rostov. Archer, Trip, Reed and another security officer race down to the cargo bay, phase pistols ready. The four men are stunned to find Rostov and Kelly completely wrapped in the creature's tendrils. The two crewmen are alive, and Rostov warns Archer to leave. As they turn to go, the creature wraps its tentacles around Archer, Trip and the other security officer, and violently yanks them into darkness. Reed retreats, closing the door just in time to sever the small end of a writhing tentacle. Reed, T'Pol, Hoshi and Mayweather meet and deduce that the organism must have come from the Kreetassan vessel. Mayweather works on locating the ship, while Dr. Phlox analyzes the organism's severed tendril. Phlox notes that the tendril appears to be capable of surviving independently, and that it possesses a sophisticated nervous system. Hoshi wants to try communicating with it, but T'Pol insists there isn't time, and suggests they neutralize the creature instead. Phlox notes that the creature is highly photosensitive — a sustained burst of EM radiation could potentially stun it. Surreptitiously entering the cargo bay, Reed and his security team strategically position themselves, and then fire the EM radiation at the creature. The organism writhes in pain, emitting shrieks of agony. However, when the bio signs of the trapped crewmembers become erratic, Phlox orders Reed to desist and withdraw. Phlox says that the organism appears to be absorbing the crewmembers' nervous systems into its own. If they keep firing on the organism, they could end up killing their own people. As the creature bonds itself more permanently to the trapped crewmen, T'Pol has few options left and orders Hoshi to try communicating with the organism. Reed, however, is worried that the creature seems to be growing so rapidly, and suggests using an experimental EM forcefield to limit its growth. On the bridge, Mayweather finally locates the Kreetassan ship and lays in an intercept course. Desperately awaiting rescue, Archer, Trip and Rostov try to maintain their composure while wrapped in the creature's slimy tentacles. Strangely, the trapped crewmen begin to know each other's thoughts, indicating how close the symbiotic creature is to integrating them all into one being. Meanwhile, Hoshi is exhausting herself trying to decipher the organism's bizarre language. Because the language appears to be something like a "calculus equation," T'Pol offers to lend her background in mathematics to the proceedings. Unfortunately, the two officers aren't getting very far, and Hoshi is increasingly frustrated — especially since she feels that T'Pol questions her judgment at every turn. Fed up with what she sees as constant criticism, Hoshi finally snaps at T'Pol — she thinks T'Pol doesn't believe she belongs onboard Enterprise. T'Pol responds that she actually has a very high regard for Hoshi's abilities ... and therefore holds the ensign to a high standard. Shocked at this revelation, Hoshi suggests a new tactic for deciphering the language and the two women go back to working together, determined to crack the mysterious code. Back on the bridge, Mayweather is hailed by the Kreetassan captain ... who now speaks English! The captain reveals that the Kreetassans learned the language from the Enterprise database, and apologizes for unknowingly transferring the creature to Enterprise. The captain offers to send the coordinates for the creature's homeworld, but first Mayweather must apologize for the Enterprise crew's grave offense — eating in public. Successfully navigating through the tense moment, Mayweather receives the coordinates and plots a course to the creature's homeworld. Meanwhile, Hoshi has finally made some progress on the translation. With the experimental forcefield in place, T'Pol, Hoshi, Phlox and Reed enter the cargo bay, and Hoshi attempts to communicate with the creature using the universal translator. Although she has some difficulty at first, Hoshi manages to get the message through, communicating to the creature that Enterprise will take it home. The creature releases Archer and the other crewmembers, and slowly reverts to its original size. Once Enterprise reaches the creature's homeworld, T'Pol, Hoshi, Reed and Phlox take it to the planet's surface. They are amazed to find a much larger organism, one that stretches into the horizon. As the officers look on, the creature and its severed tendril reattach to the parent organism — it is finally home.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404658
__label__wiki	0.699397	0.699397	News and Views from Political Author Steven Hill Handelsblatt: Ubers neues Fahrdienstmodell sollte reguliert werden by Steven Hill, Handelsblatt, March 23, 2018 Ubers neues Fahrdienstmodell hat zwar das Potenzial, vorhandene Verkehrsoptionen auf positive Weise zu ergänzen. Doch ohne Regulierung wirkt es zerstörerisch. Der neue Uber-Chef Dara Khosrowshahi ist zurzeit als „Botschafter des guten Willens“ weltweit unterwegs und präsentiert das neue, das freundlichere und sanftere Gesicht des Unternehmens.… By Steven Hill Published March 23, 2018 Uncategorized Losing money rapidly, how long can Uber last? By Steven Hill, Salon, January 14, 2018 ber’s new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has a lot on his plate, trying to recover from a hellish year for the popular ride-sharing service. So he doesn’t need the crippling legal blow that the European Union just dealt to Uber’s global ambition to be the leading taxi-ish service for the digital age.… By Steven Hill Published January 14, 2018 Uncategorized Le Monde: Bienvenue dans la “société free lance” By Steven Hill, Le Monde, December 21, 2017 Dans une tribune au « Monde », le journaliste Steven Hill déplore combien les technologies numériques transforment un nombre croissant de bons emplois en minables petits boulots en ligne. Mais une autre voie est possible. Au cours des dernières décennies, les travailleurs de France, d’Allemagne, des Etats-Unis, du Royaume-Uni et d’autres pays développés ont été les plus productifs et les plus riches du monde.… By Steven Hill Published December 21, 2017 Uncategorized Uber’s flying car project shows the company’s desperation By Steven Hill, Salon, December 3, 2017 The Jetsons are here, the Jetsons are here – well, almost. Uber, the massively popular yet unprofitable ridesharing company, recently announced, with great fanfare, that it’s on the verge of producing – drumroll please – FLYING cars. Yes, you read that correctly. They are calling it Uber Elevate, and allegedly it’s coming faster than the director’s cut of “Blade Runner 2049.”… By Steven Hill Published December 3, 2017 Uncategorized Interview: The Downsides of the Digital Job Market Interview with Steven Hill, Stifterverband, Oct. 11, 2017 More freedom, more flexibility? The advantages of the job market for IT experts sound great. But there are also the downsides for the new digital workforce, reminds San Francisco-based author Steven Hill (“The Start-up Illusion”). Labour rights are going down the drain, and the security of permanent jobs is getting more important to people as they get older.… By Steven Hill Published October 11, 2017 Uncategorized Interview: Excellent Hybrid – Start-ups and Mittelstand Interview with Steven Hill, Stifterverband, September 27, 2017 A lot of the companies from Silicon Valley really aren’t big job creators, says San Francisco-based author Steven Hill („The Start-up Illusion“). In Germany, on the contrary, the small and medium sized Mittelstand companies create millions of jobs. But many of them don’t know much about the digital world.… By Steven Hill Published September 27, 2017 Uncategorized NY Times: What Dara Khosrowshahi Must Do to Save Uber By Steven Hill, New York Times, August 30, 2017 Uber’s board has picked Dara Khosrowshahi, leader of the online travel company Expedia, to replace the embattled chief executive, Travis Kalanick. But the company’s troubles run deeper than Mr. Kalanick’s flubs and scandals, and new leadership alone won’t be able to right this distressed ship.… By Steven Hill Published August 30, 2017 Uncategorized NY Times: Uber Investor Sues Travis Kalanick for Fraud New York Times, August 10, 2017 “This is a power struggle over management,” Steven Hill, author of a book on Uber’s economic impact, said of Benchmark’s lawsuit. “The board looked the other way for years while CEO Travis Kalanick engaged in all sorts of unethical and even illegal behavior. He is their monster.”… WA Post: L.A. — the city of traffic jams — finds a way to get people out of their cars By Steven Hill, Washington Post, August 8, 2017 Los Angeles, of all places, has taken a bold step forward on mass transit. Few need reminding of the frequent traffic nightmares in L.A., whose soaring cloverleafs and endless traffic jams have been mythologized in film noir, fiction and song. “There are two modes of transport in Los Angeles: car and ambulance,” author Fran Lebowitz said.… By Steven Hill Published August 8, 2017 Uncategorized Die Zeit: “Gefährlich flexibel” (“Dangerously flexible”) By Steven Hill, Die Zeit, August 3, 2017 Minijobber, Klickworker, Scheinselbstständige: Die neuen Formen der Arbeitsverhältnisse gefährden den Sozialstaat. In Deutschland wie auch in anderen Industrienationen hat sich die Art und Weise, wie die Menschen arbeiten, radikal verändert. Vor 15 Jahren arbeiteten deutlich weniger Menschen in Teilzeit, befristeten Arbeitsverhältnissen, Minijobs oder als Selbstständige.… Salon: How the Berlin government could rein in Airbnb and protect local housing by Steven Hill, Salon, June 30, 2017 Published originally by Tagesspiegel (in German), June 13, 2017 If Airbnb knowingly facilitates criminal activity, it should itself be treated as a criminal enterprise A year ago in June 2016, I wrote an oped for Tagesspiegel in which I predicted that a new Berlin law, designed to curtail the runaway growth of Airbnb home-renting, would fail to accomplish its goal.… By Steven Hill Published June 30, 2017 Uncategorized Quartz: The new, post-Kalanick Uber needs to raise fares and focus on taxi business, or it will fail by Steven Hill, Quartz, June 26, 2017 CEO Travis Kalanick’s departure from Uber is not a surprise to those who have been following this company for the last several years. In my book Raw Deal about what I call the “Uber Economy,” I predicted this would happen. With Kalanick gone, does Uber stand a better chance now of turning around its fortunes?… MarketWatch: Uber must raise fares — and do 5 more things — to survive By Steven Hill, MarketWatch, June 24, 2017 Uber risks burning through its remaining $7 billion in startup capital within about 3 years The dirty little secret of Silicon Valley is that seven out of 10 startups fail. Uber is on track to become one of them. While Uber has become popular as a taxi company for the digital age, and its valuation has reached $70 billion — now greater than Ford, General Motors or Tesla — the company has been losing money at a rate that some tech analysts say is faster than any technology company ever.… Salon: Strike four for Uber: Even with Kalanick’s departure, they may still end as the “Enron of the transportation industry” CEO Travis Kalanick is out, but Uber’s problems won’t be solved with just a new hire CEO Travis Kalanick’s departure from Uber is not a surprise to those who have been following this company for the last several years. Since February, Uber has been rocked by one scandal after another: allegations of rampant sexual harassment at the company and of stealing trade secrets for self-driving cars from a competitor (Google/Waymo), poorly performing self-driving car experiments in San Francisco and Pittsburgh (the vehicles ran numerous red lights and were involved in fender benders, requiring constant intervention from their human drivers), and getting caught red-handed with secret software called Greyball that allowed Uber drivers to evade local authorities trying to enforce traffic laws.… Handelsblatt: Beating Silicon Valley With the Mittelstand By Steven Hill, Handelsblatt, June 16, 2017 (German version “Warnung und Verheißung für die Wirtschaft” here) Instead of chasing Google or Facebook, Germany should take the best of its innovative Mittelstand and combine it with a homegrown startup scene. All over Germany, I hear various political and business leaders asking the same questions: “Where are the German Facebooks, Googles, Amazons and Apples?… Prague interview: “If we are not careful, technology will destroy us” Interview with Steven Hill, A2larm, Czech Republic, May 30, 2017 Steven Hill interviewed by Václav Drozd, A2larm, Czech Republic, May 30, 2017, on the pros and cons of “platform capitalism” and digital technologies. Link here… By Steven Hill Published May 30, 2017 Uncategorized Interview by Václav Drozd, A2larm, May 30, 2017 My interview with A2larm, by editor Václav Drozd, an important publication in Prague, Czech Republic, on the pros and cons of “platform capitalism” and digital technologies. http://a2larm.cz/2017/05/pokud-nebudeme-opatrni-technologie-lidstvo-znici/… Interview: Uber a Airbnb? Zregulovat, říká jejich kritik. Tvrdí, že ničí taxikáře a hotely Zdroj Interview with Steven Hill, Lidové noviny, May 29, 2017 Lidové noviny (Prague) interview: Uber a Airbnb? Zregulovat, říká jejich kritik. Tvrdí, že ničí taxikáře a hotely Zdroj Interview by Jan Klesla, a lengthy interview in Prague’s leading newspaper, Lidové noviny, lidovky.cz, about the impact of “platform capitalism” and digital technologies on society.… Interview by Jan Klesla, Lidové noviny, May 29, 2017 This is a shortened version of a lengthy interview that I gave to Prague’s leading newspaper, Lidové noviny, lidovky.cz, about the impact of “platform capitalism” and digital technologies on society. Thanks to Kateřina Smejkalová and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung for inviting me.… The Startup Illusion: excerpt from the Introduction of the book By Steven Hill, Berlin Journal, May 27, 2017 English excerpt from the Introduction of Die Start-up-Illusion: Wie die Internet-Ökonomie unseren Sozialstaat ruiniert by Steven Hill, published in German in May 2017 by Droemer Knaur. When travelers arrive at Berlin’s Tegel Airport and exit Terminal A with their roll-aways, they are immediately greeted by a monstrously large billboard in the quasi-shape of a giant football goalpost.… Digital Masterminds: Steven Hill über die Startup-Illusion Lecture by Steven Hill, Telefonica Basecamp, May 11, 2017 Digital Masterminds: Steven Hill über die Startup-Illusion, Telefonica Basecamp, Berlin… Excerpt from “Startup Illusion”: Die Schattenseiten der Startup-Industrie Gruenderszene, May 11, 2017 Nicht alles, was die Startup-Welt hervorbringt, ist automatisch gut, sagt der Journalist Steven Hill. In seinem neuen Buch knöpft er sich die Szene vor. Mit seinen Aussagen darüber, dass Startups den Sozialstaat ruinieren würden, entfachte der US-Journalist diese Woche auf der Republica eine lebhafte Debatte. (Excerpt from Die Startup Illusion: Wie die Internet-Ökonomie unseren Sozialstaat ruiniert, published by Gruenderszene, one of the leading publications in Germany covering the startup economy) https://www.gruenderszene.de/allgemein/startup-illusion-stephen-hill-buchauszug… Review of Steven Hill’s “Startup Illusion” in Tagesspiegel (Berlin) By Til Knipper, Tagesspiegel, May 10, 2017 Review of Steven Hill’s book Die Startup Illusion: Wie die Internet-Ökonomie unseren Sozialstaat ruiniert “Das Verheißt Nichts Gutes“… Wired: How much Silicon Valley Spirit do we need in Germany? Wired.de, May 9, 2017 An article reporting on Steven Hill’s appearance at Berlin’s re:publica 2017 conference, and discussing his new book Die Startup Illusion: Wie die Internet-Ökonomie unseren Sozialstaat ruiniert By Benedikt Plass-Fleßenkämper Wie könnte Deutschland so innovativ und flexibel wie das Silicon Valley werden, dabei aber eigene Stärken beibehalten?… Lecture at re:publica: “Future of Work: How can Germany be a leader in the Digital Economy?” Lecture by Steven Hill, re:publica-Berlin, May 9, 2017 re:publica – Festival for the Digital Society, Berlin , Steven Hill keynote speech, “Future of Work: How can Germany be a leader in the Digital Economy?”… By Steven Hill Published May 9, 2017 Uncategorized Follow Steven Hill You may reach Steven Hill on Twitter, Facebook, or by email. Die Startup Illusion: Wie die Internet-Ökonomie unseren Sozialstaat ruiniert. Find out more info at www.Startup-Illusion.com. Raw Deal: How the "Uber Economy" and Runaway Capitalism are Screwing American Workers. Find out more info at www.RawDealBook.com. Expand Social Security Now: How to Ensure Americans Get the Retirement They Deserve . Find out more info at www.ExpandSocial Security.net. 10 Steps to Repair American Democracy, 2012 Election Edition. Find out more info at www.10Steps.net. Europe's Promise: Why the European Way is the Best Hope in an Insecure Age. Find out more info at www.EuropesPromise.org. Praise for Raw Deal A provocative, remedy-based perspective on the joint complexities of economic stability and ever expanding technology. “Hill hits Silicon Valley darlings like Uber and Airbnb alongside the former online black market Silk Road, right-to-work laws, and factory robots all under the umbrella of “naked capitalism.” He explains how the rise of the “1099 workforce” is not limited to Silicon Valley; more and more traditional jobs in fields like manufacturing are turning to contractors to perform the same tasks full-time employees used to do. In addition to costing workers in benefits and safety nets, misclassifying workers as contractors costs federal and state governments billions of dollars annually in lost tax revenue.” ―Washington Monthly “For anyone driven crazy by the faux warm and fuzzy PR of the so-called sharing economy Steven Hill’s Raw Deal: How the “Uber Economy” and Runaway Capitalism Are Screwing American Workers should be required reading… Hill is an extremely well-informed skeptic who presents a satisfyingly blistering critique of high tech’s disingenuous equating of sharing with profiteering…Hill includes two chapters listing potential solutions for the crises facing U.S. workers…Hill stresses the need for movement organizing to create a safety net strong enough to save the millions of workers currently being shafted in venture capital’s brave new world.” ―Counterpunch “A growing underclass scrambling to make ends meet at the whim of increasingly picky and erratic employers, that number could balloon to 65 million within 10 years, or about half of the domestic workforce, warns Steven Hill in his troubling new book, Raw Deal. This brand of worker abuse cuts across industries and company size. Hill calls out Uber, AirBnb, Merck, Nissan, and dozens of others. Hill does a nice job of putting it in starker, easier-to-understand ways.” ―Washington Independent Review of Books “Steven Hill’s book Raw Deal is a red-faced, steam-out-the-ears indictment of sharing apps. Yet Hill offers a pragmatic, almost post-ideological solution: “individual security accounts” for workers. Companies that use independent contractors, or offer scant benefits for employees, would have to add on a certain percentage of their pay as a contribution to those accounts, which would cover health care, unemployment insurance, and more. There’d be a mechanism ― and a requirement ― for companies to contribute to the long-term well-being even of workers who aren’t on their traditional payrolls.” ― Boston Globe “Raw Deal is a book for its time. Steven Hill perfectly captures the anxiety of the American worker in today’s increasingly digital economy. Hill presents some compelling ideas, the most important being something he calls the Economic Singularity. In this unfortunate tipping point, the concentration of wealth in the hands of the few results in economic implosion because the 99 percent can’t afford to buy anything the 1 percent has to sell. The United States is turning into a nation of 1099 workers who eke out a living driving cars, renting rooms and running errands for people who apparently have better things to do with their time. Throw in self-thinking computers and obedient robots, and there won’t be any work left for plain old Homo sapiens…Hill proposes that we offer 1099 workers a new safety net consisting of tax deductions, individual security accounts and multiemployer health care plans. All good ideas.” ― San Francisco Chronicle This book is a must read for those concerned about how technology is disrupting the way we work and eroding the social safety net, and how policy makers should respond to ensure that the growing number of workers in the “gig” economy earn adequate benefits. —Laura D’Andrea Tyson, UC-Berkeley and former Chair of the US President’s Council of Economic Advisers “Steven Hill’s groundbreaking book on the part-time, unstable ‘Uber Economy’ shows how a new sub-economy becomes a work of law-flouting regress undermining full-time work. Remote corporate algorithms run riot!” — Ralph Nader, consumer advocate For many years, Steven Hill’s analysis, commentary and activism have helped shape our understanding of the U.S. political economy. His latest book, Raw Deal is A riveting expose that shows with alarming lucidity what Americans stand to lose if we don’t figure out how to rein in the technological giants that are threatening the American Dream. –Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation Raw Deal combines compelling stories with lots of evidence and policy prescriptions in a one-of-a-kind book on the “new economy.” Getting below the techno-babble hype about “sharing” and “disruption,” Hill shows the enormous human costs of “no rules” labor markets. — Jeffrey Pfeffer, Professor, Graduate School of Business, Stanford Univ, Fortune columnist In Raw Deal, Steven Hill documents in frightening detail the ways in which new forms of work promise to plunge US workers and their families into further economic hardship, risk-assumption, and instability. Fortunately, Hill does not simply anticipate catastrophe; he closes the book with an informed call for institutional reforms that would lessen the negative consequences of these potentially dangerous forms of work. Anyone concerned with US working conditions – whether American workers, worker advocates, labor market scholars, or policy-makers – must read this book . — Janet C. Gornick, Professor of Political Science and Sociology, Graduate Center, City University of New York, Director, LIS: Cross-National Data Center in Luxembourg Praise for Expand Social Security Now “Read this book before you vote. Few issues are more important to your personal economic future. Steven Hill shows what’s at stake, and he offers solutions that Americans of all stripes can agree on.” —Robert B. Reich, author of “Saving Capitalism: For the Many, Not the Few” “Steven Hill has written a barn burner of a book. Or perhaps I should say ‘myth buster,’ because he systematically demolishes the false justifications for slashing Social Security. In place of misplaced animus and misleading arguments, he offers a strong case for dramatically expanding America’s most successful domestic program in an age of rising inequality and widespread financial insecurity.” —Jacob S. Hacker, coauthor of “American Amnesia: How the War on Government Led Us to Forget What Made America Prosper”, Professor, Yale University “Steven Hill has written a vigorous defense of Social Security, the country’s most important social program. While most political debate in recent years has focused on ways to cut Social Security or privatize it, Hill goes in the opposite direction and argues for a robust expansion. Hill proposes a Social Security program that would be adequate by itself to support a middle-class retirement.” —Dean Baker, co-founder of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, and author of “Getting Back to Full Employment: A Better Bargain for Working People” “Steven Hill has produced a dynamite handbook for angry Americans who seek to take back democracy. The true contest is not Republicans versus Democrats. It is the American people versus Washington. And this is the sleeper issue the people can win. The governing elites in both parties are trying to eviscerate Social Security—arguably the most successful and most popular program created by the federal government. Hill explains why the political insiders and their Wall Street patrons are wrong about Social Security. He shows us how to mobilize to defeat the power elites and expand Social Security rather than destroy it.” —William Greider, author of “Come Home, America: The Rise and Fall (and Redeeming Promise) of Our Country” Praise for Europe’s Promise Financial Times: “Steven Hill is a lucid and engaging writer. He makes you sit up and think.” Llewellyn King, PBS’ White House Chronicle: “Steven Hill is an extraordinarily gifted writer.” The Economist: “In a new book, Steven Hill extols the European social contract for better government services. Life in Europe is more secure, he argues, and therefore more agreeable.” Hendrik Hertzberg, The New Yorker: “Like a reverse Alexis de Tocqueville, Steven Hill dauntlessly explores a society largely unknown to his compatriots back home.” Andrew Moravcsik, Foreign Affairs: “Europe’s Promise is a timely and provocative book . . . the “social capitalist” policies of European countries represent best practices in handling most of the challenges modern democracies face today.” Copyright © 2020 Steven Hill. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404662
__label__cc	0.500724	0.499276	CLINT BOWYER – 2019 Martinsville I Race Advance It might have been the best picture of the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season. No. 14 Mobil 1/Rush Truck Centers Ford Mustang driver Clint Bowyer had just ended his 190-race winless streak and notched his first victory at Stewart-Haas-Racing (SHR) driving the organization’s famous No. 14. Bowyer climbed from the car on the Martinsville (Va.) Speedway front stretch and looked to his left to see his wife Lorra and daughter Presley led by then 3-year-old son Cash running from turn four toward Dad. He couldn’t resist running toward his family. “You know I make fun of these other drivers sometimes for having tears in victory lane, but I’ve got to admit that moment got to me,” said Bowyer with a laugh about embarking on a raucous victory celebration that saw him climb into the stands with the Martinsville fans who stayed in Southern Virginia an extra day because snow cancelled the race scheduled for the previous day. “Cash is young enough that he had never been to victory lane before, so it was his first chance to be there,” Bowyer said. “That’s something I always wanted to make happen.” Bowyer said Cash still asks him when he’s going back to victory lane. “Oh, yeah, it’s just funny how kids are,” he said. “We were all kids once, and kids are probably as competitive as any adult. When their parents race for a living and compete week in and week out – that’s all he knows. He literally hasn’t been old enough to understand anything else. Competition and that edge on the competition is all he knows. All he wants to do is beat all of his buddies and bragging rights are part of it. That Martinsville win was big for his bragging rights.” Bowyer should be one of the favorites once again this weekend at Martinsville. In addition to his March victory on the flat, half-mile oval, he owns six top-five finishes and 15 top-10s in 26 starts there. Located just 90 minutes from his Mocksville, North Carolina home, he says the facility reminds him of the roots of the sport. “Martinsville for me is my new home track,” he said. “Everybody lives down in the Charlotte area. We live up north – Winston-Salem area. That’s my home track. That’s the one racetrack you drive back and forth on qualifying day, then go back up there for the race. “Martinsville has such an old-school feel – even the two-lane road going up to it where you can’t ever get around anybody. You’re stuck in traffic and then you finally get on the open road. Then, you get a (speeding) ticket as soon as you get across the Virginia line. I had the same guy pull me over three years in a row. Finally, he gave me a ticket, which I deserved, and then you get to the racetrack. You’re pulling into these people’s backyards and here’s this awesome racetrack.” Bowyer arrives at Martinsville after the Cup Series’ three-race West Coast swing. He finished 38th last weekend at Auto Club Speedway Fontana, California, when mechanical issues ended his race early. That finish, coupled with a 20th at Daytona, fifth at Atlanta, 14th at Las Vegas and 11th at Phoenix, has Bowyer 15th in the standings. His SHR team has had a great deal of success at Martinsville Speedway, as well, posting four wins, 10 top-five finishes and 24 top-10s in 62 starts. “Mobil 1 gives SHR a competition advantage with its technology and lubricants,” Bowyer said. “The success SHR has enjoyed in recent years shows the technological advantages Mobil 1 are giving us on the track every single week. The Mobil 1 synthetic oil I put in my cars at home prolongs the life of every car. I hope Kevin and I can show off that Mobil 1 technology Sunday with a one-two finish. Naturally, I want to be the one to bring home another one of those grandfather clocks (traditional Martinsville winner’s trophy).” That would make the Bowyer family happy. CLINT BOWYER, Driver of the No. 14 Mobil 1/Rush Truck Centers Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing: Where is the grandfather clock you won at Martinsville last year? “It’s right in the living room. First thing you see when you walk in. We did have to silence it from going off every hour. For a while it was kind of cool for it to wake you in the middle of the night and remind you that you won that race. But honestly, with two kids, you stop anything that will wake anyone up in the house. But given this is Martinsville week, we might just have it back going this week.” Was winning at Martinsville a shock? “No. I remember telling someone that I was going to win at Martinsville someday. I’ve always run well there. I just knew some day when everything went right we’d be in victory lane, and we were.” Author Ashlyn SiskePosted on March 19, 2019 March 19, 2019 Categories Pre-Race Reports KEVIN HARVICK – 2019 Fontana Race Report DANIEL SUÁREZ – 2019 Martinsville I Race Advance	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404664
__label__cc	0.620248	0.379752	Former Saint Kitts Prime Minister Dr. Denzil Douglas celebrates first Buddy Bench at his alma mater By Buddy Ambassadors (PRESS RELEASE) — Parliamentary Representative and former Prime Minister of Saint Kitts & Nevis the Right Hon Dr Denzil L Douglas has described as “a wonderful experience,” Monday’s unveiling of a Buddy Ambassadors Buddy Bench at his alma mater – the St Paul’s Primary School. “We are Buddies and not Bullies” the newly appointed Buddy Ambassadors chanted to their fellow students, Principal John Gumbs, Staff, Pastor Paul, Education Officer, Carla Diamond, parents, and the media. The new Buddy Ambassadors were presented with their certificates by Buddy Ambassadors President Ms. Loverly Sheridan, lawyer Leah Chadderton and West Tech Shipping Manager Natalie Charles. “Let us all be Buddies and not Bullies whether we are students, teachers or parents, employees or employers, members or pastors, ordinary citizens or leaders of our blessed country,” said Dr Douglas as he congratulated Ms Sheridan, Ms Chadderton, Ms Charles as well as Mr Gumbs for selecting the St Paul’s Primary School as the first Buddy Ambassadors of St Kitts and Nevis. Ms. Sheridan for her part was elated: “I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to expand our Buddy Ambassadors program, as it means we are touching the lives of more and more students, and by extension, families and communities. I absolutely love my experience here in Saint Kitts & Nevis and would like to thank everyone involved in supporting this mission of love, tolerance and acceptance for our children and society.” The Buddy Bench was sponsored by regional shipping company West Tech Shipping who generously stands behind the mission of Buddy Ambassadors. ‘BE A BUDDY, NOT A BULLY’ is an ongoing U.S National Anti-bullying campaign designed by author and youth advocate, Loverly Sheridan, based on her book ‘Be a Buddy Not a Bully’ written primarily for children in grades Pre-K to 4, (Ages 4 to 10) to help raise awareness and end bullying, and to promote friendliness and inclusiveness in schools. Ms. Sheridan believes that if we teach children about the effects of their actions, and the importance of teamwork, sharing, compassion and empathy from an early age, then we can help curb some of our larger societal problems. This belief is what inspired the “buddy bench” initiative. More Caribbean Stories Trini couple guilty of marriage fraud in US January 20, 2020 Guyana: Man sets wife on fire, commits suicide January 20, 2020 Jamaica: Man gets one-year probation for accidental touch January 20, 2020 Barbados PM says US seeking to divide region January 20, 2020 Jamaica: Educators accuse parents of grooming kids to beg on the streets January 20, 2020 Trinidad: Missing man emerges from forest with an incredible story January 20, 2020 Trinidad’s state-owned oil company loses US$500,000 in bad deal January 20, 2020 Bahamian business women produce delegate bags for Caribbean Tourism Conference January 20, 2020 BVI giving 100 citizens land to cultivate medical marijuana January 17, 2020 This article was posted in its entirety as received by stlucianewsonline.com. This media house does not correct any spelling or grammatical error within press releases and commentaries. The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of stlucianewsonline.com, its sponsors or advertisers.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404666
__label__cc	0.697722	0.302278	PubSpy: Nautical but no naughtiness here PubSpy: The Bristol Bar, Paston Place, Brighton All shipshape and Bristol fashion – this is a place which believes things should be done properly. It’s certainly got a style all its own but is another one which struggles with its name. I will call it The Bristol Bar, but it must have been the Bristol Arms at some point and judging by the interior I assume it was perhaps the bar for a now long-gone fancy hotel. Approaching down Paston Place from the Royal Sussex County Hospital I wasn’t impressed at first as I was greeted by a few tatty seats just off the road. However, first impressions can be deceiving and once through the door I was greeted by a much grander, more opulent vision. The nautical theme surrounds you immediately, even the wood panelling has the feel of a luxurious cabin from an age when they knew how to build steamships. There’s even wood panelling on the ceiling. I was greeted by a muscular barman with a very neat short back and sides and an even neater pair of tailored shorts. I won’t share Mrs PubSpy’s full version of his attributes here (maybe on Facebook) but let’s just say he was highly attentive and very welcoming. It was another of these long, hot evenings we’re all enjoying so I was strictly on the lager and Mrs P on the fruity cider, a Pravha and a Kopparberg – not particularly cheap but delivered to our table with considerable style. Everything about the bar harks back to an age when people had more time on their hands and cared about things being done well, even the lazily-turning ceiling fan and the large green vegetation will remind you of the Raj. Large, wide front windows offer a panoramic view across the car park and beyond that to the sea over Madeira Terrace, which funnily enough I was reminded off again in the gents. All white, immaculate and sweet smelling, as you would expect in such surroundings, there was no graffiti, stickers or anything else unpleasant in the toilets. There was, however, a well-crafted sign which read: “These are not public loos, they are for our customers. So… If you have just popped in to use the loo we’d appreciate your donation to the Save Madeira Terrace campaign. The box is on the bar. Thank you.” Back in the bar I was fascinated to see barman number two going round all the tables and lighting up brand new white church candles – this was done on the stroke of 9pm. It may have been coincidence or it maybe owners Simon and Alan think things work better like clockwork. The atmosphere in the place was good natured and very jovial, the two barman certainly seemed to enjoy a good bond. Maybe this is because Si and Al make it very clear all tips go 100 per cent directly to the staff. We weren’t in to eat but I must say the menu looked excellent, as did all the plates coming out of the hatch alongside the bar. Again, the food’s not cheap but it’s a beautifully designed menu proudly announcing everything is home made. When it comes to the Sunday lunch menu it starts at noon til it’s gone – which again is a great testament to the quality and I suspect they regularly sell out. So, everything about the Bristol seems spick and span and almost too good to be true – and maybe that’s the point. If you check the website the owners are just a little too specific about what isn’t allowed. Children are, but they must be really well behaved and only sit in certain places at certain times. Dogs must be just as well behaved. Heaven forbid if you’re in a large group and there are certainly no hen parties or stag parties allowed. Feather boas and fancy dress are actively discouraged and Proud Cabaret customers are not allowed in if they’re dressed for the club. The dress code is described as smart/casual but it was still felt necessary to be specific about tops – incidentally both sexes must wear them at all times, even in the hottest weather. All of which just rang a slight alarm bell with me, but it wasn’t until I called The Bristol Bar to check on the price of a Pravha for my report that I had my concerns confirmed. During the first call the phone was slammed down on me, when I rang back and politely requested the cost of a pint I was aggressively informed: “It’s none of your business” – then the phone slammed down again. All of which takes some of the gloss off this particular venue for me. I can understand the owners being keen to maintain standards, but there is no need to be so rude – particularly as I’d been even more polite than usual. You can have all the flash candles you like, an umbrella rack behind the door and a giant dog’s water bowl, even a ship’s figurehead – but if it comes at the price of impoliteness then all it’s all window dressing. The Bristol Bar Paston Place Brighton BN2 1HA Decor: Four Stars Everything’s very nautical, but no one’s allowed to be naughty in here. Drink: Three stars Well served and chilled to a good temperature. Price: Two stars A bottle of Kopparberg was £5 and (unconfirmed) a pint of Pravha £5.60. Atmosphere: Three stars It achieves the upmarket feel it is clearly seeking. Staff: Four stars Very efficient and pleasant, the barmen work well together. Find all my reviews on The Argus website www.theargus.co.uk/leisure/pub_spy/ Email me: pubspy@theargus.co.uk And, please do find me on social media - Facebook/Pubspy Argus and Twitter @PubSpyArgus	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404667
__label__wiki	0.780113	0.780113	Adrienne Campbell-Holt (Director) & John Logan (Playwright) Starring: Tim Daly & Charles Socarides "What do you see?" Famed abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko asks his young assistant, Ken, the loaded question. What's art? And who gets to decide anyway? It's 1958, and Rothko has just been offered the biggest commission in the history of modern art. He and Ken work feverishly in his New York studio—until Ken begins to realize his answers to those fundamental questions about art are very different than his mentor's. Winner of six Tony Awards, this sizzling 90-minute drama is one of t... "What do you see?" Famed abstract expressionist painter Mark Rothko asks his young assistant, Ken, the loaded question. What's art? And who gets to decide anyway? It's 1958, and Rothko has just been offered the biggest commission in the history of modern art. He and Ken work feverishly in his New York studio—until Ken begins to realize his answers to those fundamental questions about art are very different than his mentor's. Winner of six Tony Awards, this sizzling 90-minute drama is one of the most intellectually riveting shows to recently hit Broadway. Charles Socarides Charles Schoonmaker	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404668
__label__cc	0.739659	0.260341	The Lenovo ZeeUK (ZUK) Z1 launch story Being part of a launch event by FoneArena and Lenovo, us bloggers were one of the first few to lay our hands on Lenovo’s newest phone and brand launch - the ZUK Z1. The event was hosted at multiple cities in India by a collaboration between FoneArena and Lenovo and we could manage to attend the same in Bangalore. The event was to showcase Lenovo’s latest ZUK Z1 mobile phone. Some of the key points about the brand and the phone are better explained to you by letting you know the history of where this all came from. Lenovo spun off its ZUK brand as a smaller entity giving the team empowerment to create the next grade of devices which had better innovations up their sleeve. Some of the key challenges they attempted to solve were: how to ensure the hardware and software were made for each other and to complement each others’ capabilities whether the phones that saw the day through this brand could be as customizable and personal as possible to showcase innovations that other brands did not have solutions to in terms of common problems such as water resistance or battery related topics In order to get the best solutions to these challenges the ZUK Z1 runs Cyanogen OS which all of us know to be extremely secure and customizable in the Android world. Lenovo also made cases by tying up with super hero movie makers to get a variety including batman, superman, captain america cases and the likes for a good level of personalization. Custom themes is also possible on the Lenovo ZUK Z1. The cyanogen camera app is also included to work in conjunction with the camera on the phone providing some advanced controls. The phone has AudioFX lossless sound output, and also has Truecaller integrated right into the OS. Further it comes inbuilt with the Cyanogen broswer as well. The processor in the phone is a SnapDragon 801 2.45Ghz with 4 x Krait 400 cores. Couple that with 3GB RAM and atleast on paper you must have a scorching device. The device is a 5.5” with a 1080p display with a 100% colour gamut reproduction which leads to a lot of sharpness in what you see. The camera is a 13MP rear shooter with OIS image stabilization with a Qualcomm double ISR image processor. While we found the camera to be really quick in taking non HDR snaps, it was laggy when it came to HDR processing in low light. The continous burst mode also at times lagged a bit than expected and slowed down once in a way. Perhaps some software tweaks for the upcoming versions would solve this issue easily in my opinion. What this phone also has is an Adreno 330 GPU which means that you are basically going to have flawless game performance without stutters. While we didn’t get a chance to try out games at the event, there is no doubt that there would be no issues playing graphics intensive games with this phone. Whether or not the phone will warm up or heat up is a question left to be answered by actual users on longer term ownership basis. The design of the phone seems to be straight out of looking at an iPhone, but not extremely thin so to say. The bezel is of what you would expect out of a phone in 2016 and there are two colours gray and white. The ZUK Z1 was launched at a price of 13,500 today in the market and for this price it mostly has what one would expect out of a lenovo or any other smartphone of the category. What is more intuitive among the innovations is the 360 degree fingerprint scanner which will read your print in whatever angle you keep the fingers on the scanner. Even if the finger is wet :-) The phone unfortunately does not come with a expandible storage, but it has 64GB of memory which boasts of a 10x improvement over speeds of a class 10 memory card. The phone comes with a USB type C charger, and a whopping 4100 maH battery which must keep us going for a long time without a need for charging. Talking of which this phone also comes with a charger and battery cut off when the phone reaches 100% so as not to have mini discharge cycles between 90 and 100% through the night. Thoughtful of them to not let the battery lose its charm even after years of use. Real world statistics are yet to be proven on this count, but I cannot imagine why battery quality wont be preserved with such innovations. Good one lenovo. Coming to network support, the phone supports most global bands of frequencies so it would just be a plug and play. The phone has 2 nano sim 4G sim slots which should provide you with enough to go through your heavy usage days, and also compatibility with current day SIMs. To summarize the ZUK Z1 is a breath of fresh air in the commotion caused by other brands. Hopefully with the level of customization provided, the rather strong specs for the price point, some nifty innovations on the battery, and fingerprint sensors, theming support, a decent form factor and some cool skins one can expect that this phone will have its own fan following in the days to come. Lenovo in my opinion must also ensure the ZUK brand continues building on its strong points to bring in more powerful devices in future to make a sizeable market impact. cyanogen lenovo qualcomm Z1 ZUK Labels: cyanogen lenovo qualcomm Z1 ZUK Why I may not stay in Daiwik Hotels, Rameswaram ag... A day out with the Honda BRV How to open a bank account like a pro in 90 second... 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__label__wiki	0.563653	0.563653	AboutThe BP RatingPolitical Bias A.I. APIReddit BotBuilding ProcessTry It Become An AuthorSubmit A StoryContact New Legislation Would Enable College for All, Eliminate $1.6 Trillion in Student Debt Janet Ybarra 0 June 24, 2019 2:43 pm Minimal Left Bias This article has minimal left bias with a bias score of -33.3 from our political bias detecting A.I. Janet Ybarra Former Washington Journalist Contributor on The Bipartisan Press Hover to Expand Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), as well as Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) unveiled landmark legislation Monday to eliminate tuition and fees at all public US four-year colleges and universities, as well as make community colleges, trade schools, and apprenticeship programs tuition- and fee-free for all. The three lawmakers’ proposal also would eliminate all $1.6 trillion in student debt for 45 million Americans. “This is truly a revolutionary proposal which accomplishes three major goals,” said Sanders, one of the leading candidates among 25 seeking the Democratic nomination for president. “First, in a highly competitive global economy, it makes certain that all Americans, regardless of income, can get the college education or job training they need to secure decent paying jobs by making public colleges, universities and trade schools tuition-free and debt-free. “Second, in a generation hard hit by the Wall Street crash of 2008,” Sanders said, “it cancels all student debt and ends the absurdity of sentencing an entire generation to a lifetime of debt for the ‘crime’ of getting a college education. Third, it pays for these proposals by implementing a tax on Wall Street speculators. In 2008, the American people bailed out Wall Street. Now, it is Wall Street’s turn to help the middle class and working class of this country.” Under the College for All Act, the average student loan borrower would save about $3,000 a year, and the economy would get a boost of approximately $1 trillion over 10 years, which could be used to buy new homes, cars, and open up small businesses, the legislation’s sponsors said. Student debt is also disproportionately impacting African Americans and Latinos, according to the three legislators. Twelve years after starting college, for example, the median black borrower owed more than he or she had taken out in the first place, they said. The estimated $2.2 trillion cost of this bill would be paid for entirely by a tax on Wall Street speculation. During the financial crisis, Wall Street received the largest taxpayer bailout in the history of the United States. Now, argue the lawmakers, it’s Wall Street’s turn to help rebuild the disappearing middle class. The members of Congress backing the legislation propose imposing a small Wall Street speculation tax of just 0.5 percent on stock trades (50 cents for every $100 worth of stock), a 0.1 percent fee on bonds, and a 0.005 percent fee on derivatives, which would raise up to $2.4 trillion over the next decade. More than 1,000 economists have endorsed a tax on Wall Street speculation and some 40 countries have already imposed a similar financial transactions tax, the lawmakers said. This milestone legislation was endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers, the National Education Association, Freedom to Prosper, Social Security Works, Progress America, Progressive Democrats of America, Student Action, People’s Action, Debt Collective, the American Medical Students Association, CREDO Action, and the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). Read a fact sheet on College For All here. Receive the Latest Bipartisan News Using AI in Bias Detection Learn how we incorporate artificial intelligence to determine the bias of our articles. Sanders’ Support for the 1994 Crime Bill Was Greater than He Would Like You To Believe Back In South Bend, Buttigieg Met By: ‘Stop Telling People to Shut Up!’ Please note comments may not immediately appear as they pass through our spam queue. The BP Rating © 2019 by The Bipartisan Press Content may not be reproduced without permission.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404670
__label__cc	0.686616	0.313384	Product code: ADDKR The Known World (Paperback) Masterful, Pulitzer-prize winning literary epic about the painful and complex realities of slave life on a Southern plantation. An utterly original exploration of race, trust and the cruel truths of human nature, this is a landmark in modern American literature. Henry Townsend, a black farmer, boot maker, and former slave, becomes proprietor of his own plantation -- as well as his own slaves. When he dies, his widow, Caldonia, succumbs to profound grief, and things begin to fall apart: slaves take to escaping under the cover of night, and families who had once found love beneath the weight of slavery begin to betray one another. Beyond the Townsend household, the known world also unravels: low-paid white patrollers stand watch as slave 'speculators' sell free black people into slavery, and rumours of slave rebellions set white families against slaves who have served them for years. An ambitious, luminously written novel that ranges from the past to the present, The Known World seamlessly weaves together the lives of the freed and the enslaved -- and allows all of us a deeper understanding of the enduring multi-dimensional world created by the institution of slavery.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404671
__label__cc	0.689091	0.310909	crimes and misdemeanors June 25, 2015 Man Turns Himself in for ‘Skinny Jeans Hate Crime’ By Jessica Roy Photo: Christine Glade/Getty Images It’s been a bad week for skinny jeans: On Tuesday, a woman was hospitalized for wearing a pair that was so tight it caused nerve and muscle damage, and today the L.A. Times reports that a California man has been arrested for allegedly committing a “hate crime” against three musicians wearing slender denim. On Tuesday night, 25-year-old Timothy Brownell turned himself in to Sacramento police after he reportedly shouted homophobic slurs at three musicians in a local band called Slaves, then assaulted them with a knife. “This man literally did all this cause we wear skinny jeans,” one of the injured band members wrote on Instagram. “What a jerk.” Well, so much for warped tour.. Alex Lyman and I got into an altercation with a homophobe brandishing a large knife. Our good friend Blake was stabbed, as well as Alex. He attempted to stab me too. I luckily avoided that and ended with a broken hand and minor cuts.. Glad we're all OK. Some people are just ridiculous. This man literally did all this cause we wear skinny jeans... What a jerk. A post shared by Wise Wes (@westonrichmond) on Jun 22, 2015 at 9:03am PDT Supporters of the trio are hosting an “I Wear Skinny Jeans” fund-raiser on Saturday to help raise money for the victims and to boost awareness about the plight of skinny-jeans wearers worldwide. As another victim put it, “Wish the world could stop hating what they don’t understand.” Man Arrested for ‘Skinny Jeans Hate Crime’	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404673
__label__cc	0.697217	0.302783	\| Guest Column by Tyira Bunche \| Legacy admissions hurts FGLI students Guest Column by Tyira Bunche \| Legacy admissions hurts FGLI students By Tyira Bunche 10/08/19 5:19pm Credit: Kelly Chen Throughout high school I worked hard to take AP courses, participate in extracurriculars, and do well on my SAT/ACT exams. I spent several Saturdays taking practice exams and fine-tuning my college entrance essay because I was committed to getting into a great school. When I opened my acceptance letter from Penn, it was one of the best days of my life. As a first-generation, low-income student from New York, I knew absolutely nothing about legacies or legacy students. Therefore, it was frustrating to learn that because someone’s parents went to Penn, their application would get a special look from the admissions office. The idea of legacy admissions creates an unfair advantage for those students, based on no academic, athletic, or extracurricular merit. In turn, it creates a disadvantage for well-deserving minority students, who may be pushed out because of favoritism towards legacy students. Yes, alumni bring in money to Penn. Yes, donations are valuable to Penn. Yes, universities, including Penn, operate like businesses. But we should not be okay with that. We, as the Penn community, should not be okay with the idea of the potential “prestige” that comes with legacy students being a factor in the application process. It is not fair to assume that another student’s status as a legacy student will have a profound impact on non-legacy students and automatically translate to future wealth and prestige. I understand the financial impact that donations have on Penn’s campus. It is hard to miss with the constant construction of new buildings and renovations of old buildings. Donations are what fuel this University; however, donations should not buy a student's seat at Penn. Alumni should not only be donating to Penn because it might secure their child a spot. If that is the case, Penn should do a better job at enhancing the student experience to encourage future alumni to donate because they love Penn and enjoyed their time here. Donations should not be incentivized by favoritism in the admissions process. To clarify, I am in no way saying that legacy students do not deserve to be here, or do not belong. I understand why some legacy students may feel uncomfortable with sharing their status because of the negative stigma that comes with it. I, myself, am guilty of once scrunching my nose up at legacy students who talk about both their parents going to Penn, and for that, I am sorry. However, as a first-generation student, it came as a slap in the face to learn of the narrative of legacy students feeling victimized by their legacy status. I do not know what it feels like to have a parent who is a Penn alum, but I think it is fair to assume that not only was the college application process easier than mine, but also that the college experience now is much easier — not only because of the financial benefit, but also because of the ability to turn to someone who has attended college before and who can provide guidance. It is hard for me to wrap my head around or feel sorry for the legacy students who see themselves as victims. When I had my first interaction with a legacy student, I didn't feel upset that they were accepted, or upset that their parents went to Penn; instead, I felt jealous. Jealous that they grew up in a household where their parents not only went to college, but went to Penn. Jealous that I wasn't afforded that same environment. Legacy students are not victims of their situation. The hundreds of FGLI students on Penn’s campus who have to struggle through their Free Application for Federal Student Aid applications, with parents who never went to college and might not be native English speakers, are the victims. The thousands of high school students across the country who are going through the college application process alone are the victims. The deserving college applicants who may get their seat at Penn taken by a legacy student are the victims. Get our newsletter, Dear Penn, delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. To my fellow FGLI students reading this, continue to work hard to change your family’s narrative, and I’ll continue to do the same. To the legacy students reading this, you do not have to be ashamed of your legacy status, but please recognize that you came from a place of privilege and reflect on the impact that status has on your peers. Please do not frame yourself as the victim when it comes to legacy admissions. TYIRA BUNCHE is a College junior from New York, N.Y. studying Criminology and Economic Policy. Her email address is tbunche@sas.upenn.edu.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404675
__label__wiki	0.878811	0.878811	Cloudy. High around 65F. Winds light and variable.. Cloudy skies this evening will become partly cloudy after midnight. Low around 50F. Winds light and variable. A pretty afternoon to take in the view of the river from the Sunnynook Footbridge in Atwater Village. The Glendale-Hyperion Bridge is visible down river. City awarded $3.5 million for L.A. River paths and habitats $2.2 million will go to the North Atwater East Bank Riverway Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said today that the city will receive more than $3.5 million to create multi-use pathways and make improvements to the ecosystem along the Los Angeles River. "The Los Angeles River is central to our city's history, and our investments now will ensure that it's a natural treasure far in the future," Garcetti said. The money from two state grants will help the city create 2.2 miles of pedestrian, cyclist and equestrian access along North Atwater Village, and support the river's wildlife habitat. The first secures $2.2 million from the California Natural Resources Agency for the city's Bureau of Engineering for a multi-use path along the North Atwater East Bank Riverway, between Los Feliz Boulevard and the 134 Freeway. The city has also applied for an additional $4 million to build a 500-foot-long riverway undercrossing at Colorado Street to create an uninterrupted path. The riverway is a project that Atwater Village and river activists have been working on for several years. This will connect pathways to the North Atwater Multi-Modal Bridge, the future bridges over the Verdugo Wash and the banks of the river between the Glendale RiverWalk and Ferraro Fields. The second grant is for $1.35 million from the California Wildlife Conservation Board to support wildlife habitat within 4.5 miles of the river and will fund a new proposal for infrastructure improvements that will help increase fish populations and foster a more diverse, robust ecosystem in the channel, the mayor's office said. "The Los Angeles River is our gem, one with tremendous potential to bring a wonderful resource and vibrancy to our communities," Councilman Gil Cedillo said. "These grants help us move forward on our continued quest to build a more accessible, equitable and sustainable future for our residents in the city of Los Angeles." Talk is Cheap, Gathering News is Not Join the readers whose monthly sponsorships defray the costs of gathering news and storytelling. That includes covering a variety of bills — from web hosting to bookkeeping — as well as payments to writers and photographers who have been generous with their time and talent. Only $5.99 a month! Purchase Your Reader Sponsorship Now! Los Angeles River More housing near USC Medical; Chinatown building rises quickly; Glassell Park complex $2.1 million sale Painting Studio \| Homo Happy Hour \| Motherland Stand Up Vision Board Craft (Teen Craft Program at Cahuenga Library) Personal Essay Workshop: Telling your story in words and pictures with Charlotte Hildebrand	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404676
__label__wiki	0.845489	0.845489	This article is more than 1 year old Media Madness: book shows Trump White House obsessed with press Volume by Fox News anchor, seen by Guardian, portrays president who values loyalty above everything except media attention David Smith in Washington @smithinamerica Sat 27 Jan 2018 12.45 EST First published on Sat 27 Jan 2018 10.01 EST Donald Trump holds up Swiss newspaper Blick as he arrives at the Congress Centre in Davos on Friday. Photograph: Laurent Gillieron/EPA A new book depicts Donald Trump as a media obsessive who measures his staff’s loyalty by how well they defend him on television. But despite his Twitter habit, he rarely looks at the web. Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House review – tell-all burns all A copy of Media Madness: Donald Trump, the Press, and the War Over the Truth by Howard Kurtz, a host and media critic on the president’s favored Fox News network, was obtained by the Guardian before its publication on Monday. It tells of a period in which Trump would phone his son-in-law Jared Kushner every morning and ask: “Did you read the fucking New York Times?” Kushner assured him the paper did not matter. The president, Kurtz writes, begins his day with four newspapers: the Times, New York Post, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post. He watches the daily White House press briefing and uses the Tivo personal video recorder to catch up on cable shows he has missed. Communications director Hope Hicks, who has Google alerts set up for key names, sometimes shows him clips on her phone. His sensitivity to media coverage is unique in US presidential history. Kurtz writes: “Sometimes, when Trump saw guests ably defending him, he asked [then press secretary] Sean Spicer to call them and say the president thought they did a good job. When Trump saw what he deemed unfair reporting or punditry, he used Twitter to trash the offending show or network. And occasionally he tweeted something favorable about Fox & Friends or Hannity.” Trump now has more than 47m Twitter followers and Kurtz details how his tweets on policy leave his staff scrambling. The president spends little time online, “but if staffers handed him printouts of articles they thought important, he read them”. Kurtz spent three decades at the Washington Post and was host of CNN’s Reliable Sources. In 2013 he was fired by the Daily Beast after making a spurious criticism of an article in which a basketball player came out as gay. He apologised for reading the article “too fast”, failing to give the player a right to reply and displaying insensitivity. Kurtz made another blunder in 2010 when, in a case of mistaken identity, he attributed quotations to Republican congressman Darrell Issa based on a phone interview in which he had in fact been talking to Issa’s then spokesman, Kurt Bardella. On Saturday, Bardella, formerly a spokesman for the conservative Breitbart News and now a columnist for HuffPost and USA Today, suggested Kurtz’s account of the Trump White House was persuasive. “Kurtz is about as sympathetic of a narrator as Trump and his administration is likely to find and, even with his Fox News bona fides, Kurtz paints a portrait of a White House that has no idea what it is doing,” he said. Media Madness comes on the heels of fellow media commentator Michael Wolff’s bombshell Fire and Fury, which shook the White House and has sold more than 1.7m copies. Like Wolff’s work, Kurtz’s portrayal of a West Wing in disarray is likely to be challenged by loyalists, though he quotes his own conversations with the president. Bardella said Kurtz showed “a staff under siege, not from the media but from their own boss”. He added: “The scenes depicted by Kurtz illustrate why the White House has little to no credibility – primarily because it doesn’t matter what they say because their boss is likely to contradict it.” According to Kurtz, Trump remains closer to election campaign comrades such as Kellyanne Conway and Corey Lewandowski than his new Republican allies. In one episode early in the administration, the president confided in Lewandowski: “My staff sucks.” He even, Kurtz writes, floated the idea of making chief of staff Reince Priebus, former Republican National Committee chairman, US ambassador to Greece. At that moment, Priebus walked into the Oval Office. The president warned: “If this place isn’t working in the next month or so, I’m going to make some changes. And that change is you.” Priebus was ousted in July, after six months in the job. 'It's all explosive': Michael Wolff on Donald Trump On another occasion, the book says, after Lewandowski had put backs up by publicly criticising White House staff he visited Trump and assured him: “I’m 100% loyal, sir.” The president replied: “I know that. I just wish everyone in this building was.” Meanwhile, when Conway made a notorious gaffe by claiming that Spicer used “alternative facts” in describing Trump’s inauguration crowd as the biggest ever, the president rallied to her defence, telling her: “In a way, that was genius … They do that to me all the time, take one word.” Media Madness also describes Anthony Scaramucci’s interlude as White House communications director. In a CNN interview, Kurtz writes, Scaramucci repeated what Conway had told him in confidence on his first day: that there were people in the administration who saw it as their job to save America from this president. Trump told him afterwards: “You’ve got some balls on you. You are a tough son of a bitch.” Scaramucci was gone after 10 days.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404680
__label__cc	0.729268	0.270732	Swiss brand OMEGA offers an exceptional range of luxury watches, jewelry and accessories. Terminal 1 — After security (International) — Near Gate E76 View map Every day from 4:00 am to 12:00 midnight OMEGA watches are known for their quality, precision and innovation. Take some time to explore the selection before you fly. Originally designed for the racetrack, the Speedmaster went on to become the first watch worn on the Moon. Its extraordinary legacy has made OMEGA's iconic chronograph one of the most sought-after watches in the world. First introduced in 1948, OMEGA's world-famous Seamaster combines cutting-edge tech with eye-catching design. Ocean-inspired and made for adventure, the Seamaster performs perfectly on land, at sea and beneath the waves. Elegant and precise, OMEGA's Constellation is truly a star performer. Launched in 1982, OMEGA's Constellation Manhattan is one of the most recognizable watches in the world thanks to its now-iconic “Griffes” or claws. OMEGA's Master Chronometer watches have been tested and approved at the industry's highest level. To earn the certification a watch must pass 8 tests over 10 days set by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). omegawatches.com Before you leave, you can pick up a Burberry scarf, coat or leather bag. T1 — After security (International) In an open-air setting, browse unique Bvlgari jewellery, watches and accessories. Update your accessories with a Coach wallet or handbag at the Duty-Free area. Duty Free by Dufry Discover well-known brands like Coach, Burberry, Victoria’s Secret, Michael Kors and Gucci. Shop for a Gucci belt, shoes, bags and more while you wait for your international flight to board. A world leader in leather goods, Longchamp brings together craftsmanship, innovation, creativity and French elegance. Since 1832, this Swiss watchmaking company has been selling high-end Longines watches. Shop for Michael Kors bags and other luxury accessories. Known as a maker of sophisticated, high quality writing instruments and other accessories. Rado watches are known for innovative design and revolutionary materials. This store sells handcrafted Salvatore Ferragamo shoes and accessories. The jewellery and accessories at this Swarovski store use high quality Swarovski crystals. Swiss made Tissot watches for women and men. Shop high-quality business and travel essentials that combine durability and function with style. Shop for menswear and accessories from brands Hugo Boss, Ermenegildo Zegna, Mont Blanc and Tateossian. Pop in for all your travel essentials. Purchase personal electronics to make your travel more enjoyable or more productive at this vending machine.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404681
__label__wiki	0.755699	0.755699	The independent voice of Newcastle United since 1988 The Mag Shop Get your daily update and weekly newsletter by signing up today! Submitting your details indicates your consent for The Mag to send you email marketing messages and process personal data. Please read our Privacy Policy which includes details of how to exercise your privacy rights and opt out of email marketing. Newcastle United: The World Cup Wilderness Watching the 2018 World Cup as a Newcastle United fan, must be like Ant McPartlin watching Saturday night TV. I know it should be painless, it’s been very entertaining after all, but I just feel left out when I watch it. It’s hard to try and like Dele Alli and Jordan Henderson when you spend all season calling them knackers, and when NUFC’s only participant is hanging onto Tyneside by the skin of his neck tattoos, it’s more of “let’s see what you could have won” than “tonight you are taking home.” As NUFC’s sole representative, Mitrovic has done a decent job. He has played well in the two games so far, scoring once and being a physical handful throughout, or a physical two-arms-full for two Swiss defenders who WWE’d him to the ground in the clockmakers’ 2-1 win. An assault which should have led to a penalty, might lead to Serbia invading Switzerland and will probably lead to Serbia’s exit from the World Cup tomorrow. When it does, Mitro will leave Newcastle. During the World Cup it is hard to see why. I am not Mitrovic’ biggest fan, his lack of mobility has always been an issue for me. He doesn’t chase defenders down like Joselu and Gayle do, something which Rafa’s tactics needs. When Mitro does chase, his lack of pace means he gets there just a little bit late which often leads to a foul and sometimes absolute carnage, defenders’ legs everywhere, Mitro skulking off down the tunnel to use up all of the hot water before everyone else gets back to the changers. He’s always got that in him, sometimes meant, sometimes not. That may be part of the reason why he doesn’t fit into Benitez’s plans but on the other hand, what I don’t understand is why Mitrovic is so obviously out of favour when the players in favour are so obviously average. Gayle is more mobile and a decent finisher but lacks a bit of belief and any physical presence, sometimes he lacks the ability to stand up for more than 30 seconds at a time. Joselu has some presence and the mobility but not the ability, he tries hard but is nowhere near good enough for a top half PL finish. Despite lacking confidence in Mitro, I hope his performances have persuaded Rafa that a player who wants to stay, is young enough to improve and potentially good enough to play at this level, is given a chance to show what he can do. The reality is that his performances will just increase his worth and NUFC will get more money for him when they sell him. That is always the heart of the isssue with Newcastle United. How much will NUFC get and what will they spend the money on? Someone better hopefully, someone cheaper probably. ‘Where will we find another bargain like him?’ I used to look forward to the World Cup to see if there was any little known gem of a player we could sign, Philippe Albert was the classic example. Now of course there is no such thing as a little known player, everyone knows everything about everyone and every player’s price starts at £20million anyway. Then there is the problem that anyone who is any good is already out of our league. That Ronaldo fella is pretty good and he’s available if we had the £100million to sign him, the £100million to pay him, and a bit of spare change for the extras. What extras? Well extras like mattresses for their beds which players seem to need to take with them now. We all know that these molly-coddled planks can’t tie their own shoe-laces but the news that our fifth choice keeper Matt Sels wasn’t in Belgium’s World Cup squad, was leaked because Belgium weren’t taking his bed with them to Russia. Presumably a 9 foot bed, Matt Sels is a big lad, but it is more likely that his omission was more down to performance rather than delivery costs. You don’t get to be Belgium’s third choice keeper when you can’t get into Newcastle’s team. Two players who aren’t at the World Cup for reasons not solely based on performance are Shelvey and Lascelles. England seem to be doing well without them. While on the one hand it would have been good for those two players to be recognised as being in good form and for them to know that they don’t have to play for Manchester City to get into England’s team. On the other hand, I don’t want either of them to get injured at the World Cup and the reality is that you do have to play for Manchester City to get into the England squad, unless Fabian Delph was taken as a mascot. Delph last week said that Pep Guardiola had “re-invented” him as a player, presumably re-invented as City’s second choice left back and that was one of the reasons why he made it into the England squad. You can’t have too much cover at left back after all. If only Shelvey and Lascelles could play left back, they might be in Russia now, but we will know more about whether Lascelles and Shelvey should have made the squad after England play Belgium on Thursday. ‘You don’t have to play for Manchester City to play for England, but it helps.’ Delph is a player that NUFC are constantly linked with and no more so than now during the transfer silly season. It’s boring that most transfer gossip is one of three scenarios, agents feeding journalists to generate interest in a player, clubs feeding journalists to generate interest in a player, or the newspaper itself making rubbish up to sell papers. It is all part of the sad business of football so I generally ignore it, but one headline did catch my attention. It seems that average Premier League trundler Joe Allen has been “offered to Newcastle United.” I’m sure he has, I’m sure his agent has contacted every Premier League club begging them to give his client a chance as the player himself has no wish to play Championship football for Stoke City, a club that paid his healthy wage packet every week and were rewarded by relegation performances week in week out. I don’t see why Allen himself would feel the need to move on, relegation won’t affect his international career or presumably his wage, it must just be vanity that although his performances weren’t good enough for the PL for the last 10 months, he believes they will be for the next 10 months. Allen was presumably “offered to Newcastle United” in a similar way to Kerry Katona being “offered to Roman Abramovich” as a beard wife to enable the Russian/Israeli/Chelsea billionaire to get himself a UK Visa. I think both “offers” were met with a similar response, though to be fair to Kerry she would at least be able to fulfil about 70% of her duties as a beard and I will leave it up to your imagination as to which 70% that is. Either way, it is a lot higher percentage than Joe Allen would fulfil as a Premier League midfielder. One piece of good news coming out of the World Cup is that Rafa Benitez will not be becoming Spain manager. Spain sacked their Real Madrid bound jefe just before the tournament for becoming Real Madrid jefe just before the tournament and Benitez was one of the favourites for the job after the WC ended. I can confirm that will definitely not be happening after the news was leaked that Real Madrid have no interest in Rafa becoming their manager in two years time. 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__label__wiki	0.901012	0.901012	Plymouth v Posh \| Match Preview A look ahead to Saturday's game. @theposhofficial Posh head to Plymouth Argyle on Saturday to face one of the division's in-form teams. Peterborough United make the long journey to Home Park to face Plymouth Argyle in Sky Bet League One action on Saturday (3pm) and with just six games remaining, every point could be crucial between now and the end of the campaign. Posh go into the clash off the back of a 2-0 victory over local rivals Northampton Town at the ABAX Stadium while Argyle, who have surged up the league table since the turn of the year, were without a fixture on Easter Monday as their game with Scunthorpe United was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The two sides faced each other at the ABAX Stadium on the opening day of the season with Posh running out 2-1 winners thanks to goals from Junior Morias and an own goal securing all three points. Posh could welcome Ryan Tafazolli back into the squad after the defender missed the game on Monday with a hamstring injury. He will travel down to Plymouth with the squad and manager Steve Evans will make a decision on his involvement on Saturday. Alex Penny is injured and won’t feature for Posh. Plymouth boss Derek Adams is expected to field an unchanged squad for Saturday's League One home clash with Peterborough. Midfielder Antoni Sarcevic is not yet ready to return as he continues to recover from a groin injury. Forward Simon Church is still battling a hip complaint and defender Gary Miller has so far been unable to shake off a hamstring issue. FROM THE GAFFER “Plymouth have been on a wonderful run since the turn of the year and they are very much in the mix for the play-offs. We will travel down and prepare right for the game. We have four away games remaining and this is the first of them and we will try and come away with something from the game.” FROM THE OPPOSITION “It looks like it could be three places up for grabs and with probably six teams going for them. I think that’s the way it’s going to look between now and the end of the season. Bristol Rovers and Bradford might have a say about that, depending on their run-in. Bradford have got a couple of games in hand so they could still come into the reckoning,” Plymouth boss Derek Adams said. Posh have sold over 250 tickets in advance for the game with tickets on sale until 12pm on Friday at www.theposhtickets.com, via the Ticketmaster hotline 0844 847 1934 (calls cost 7pmm plus your network access fee) and in person at the ABAX Stadium Box Office. The game is not all-ticket but there is a £2 price rise on the day. The match referee is Craig Hicks. Plymouth Argyle vs Peterborough United on 07 Apr 18	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404689
__label__wiki	0.880323	0.880323	The delights of on-site working – sun, sea and... WordPad wrangling? Some assembly required as Dream Chaser mini-shuttle's empty husk arrives in Colorado Sierra Nevada Corporation eagerly awaits other bits to come in the post By Richard Speed 16 Oct 2019 at 13:09 Dream Chaser primary vehicle structure (pic: Sierra Nevada Corporation) Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has wheeled out the first production version of its Dream Chaser spacecraft ahead of a 2021 mission to the International Space Station. Of course, this wasn't the completed vehicle, but rather the "primary vehicle structure", as the company put it. We're a little surprised that no wag thought to hang a "some assembly required" from the thing, because it is clear there is still a way to go before the lifting body will be ready for launch. However, the hulk that has arrived at the company's Colorado facility is the largest part of the Dream Chaser and "the most advanced high-temperature composite spaceframe ever built". One thing missing from the mini-shuttle was windows. It will be cargo-only for the time being and carry pressurised payloads to and from the ISS. At least six cargo resupply and return missions are planned for SNC's reusable vehicles under the Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) 2 contract with NASA. Up to 5,500kg (12,000 pounds or 5.4 imperial tons) of payload will be lugged to orbit by the spacecraft, which measures just over 9 metres (30ft) in length, 4.5 metres (15ft) wide and just under 2 metres high (6ft). The Dream Chaser will also be only the second vehicle able to return cargo to Earth from the ISS in any meaningful quantity (1,800kg should make it back inside the vehicle). And, unlike SpaceX's Dragon, which splashes down in the ocean, the Dream Chaser is capable of gliding to a considerably more gentle runway landing. The structure itself was manufactured by NASA favourite Lockheed Martin. SNC will perform assembly and integration (including bolting on the still-to-arrive wings and cargo module), aiming for completion in April 2021. The spacecraft will then be shipped to NASA's Glenn Research Center for environment testing before a jaunt to Kennedy Space Center for some rollout testing. The first launch is planned during Q3 of 2021. The company does not plan any further drop testing of the lifting body, having got enough to validate the design from the original test article. It does, however, intend to build a second Dream Chaser (each vehicle can be used 15 times, according to SNC) and will construct a fleet of the things if demand materialises. Sierra Nevada still harbours a desire to launch a crew (as originally planned), pointing out that 85 per cent of the cargo version of the Dream Chaser was the same as the hoped-for crewed incarnation. NASA, of course, has contracted with SpaceX and Boeing for commercial crew access to the ISS. SNC famously lost out in that round. However, SNC hopes that once Dream Chaser has proven itself for cargo, humans could follow. Although don't hold your breath for a return of those cockpit windows. Program Director John Curry commented: "I don't think I want to put the windows back in because it's a 500-pound hit and because the outer mold-line is impacted." Former NASA astronaut and SNC Veep Steve Lindsey replied: "I feel very strongly both ways about windows... I'll leave it at that." It's good to see the same arguments that went on in the Mercury programme endure today. We'd prefer to have windows too, rather than rely on what Curry called "enhanced vision systems". Even if we have to lose a bit of weight to do so. ® NASA boffins tackle Nazi alien in space – with the help of Native American tribal elders Clickbait? We've heard of IT NASA told to get act together on commercial crew vendors as chance of US-free ISS rises Missed your deadlines? Here, have some more taxpayer dosh Guess what's on the receiving end of more NASA dollars for SLS? Hint: It rhymes with 'throwing' as lawmakers baulk at lobbing an unknown amount of cash into the 2024 lunar bonfire NASA's monster rocket inches towards testing while India plots return to the Moon Chandrayaan-3 to be a bit less crashy this time around So we're going back to the Moon: NASA triggers countdown by firing up spacecraft production See? That Trump fellow's not so bad after all Five new players – including Blue Origin and SpaceX – are now in NASA's race to send landers to the Moon Pool of companies itching for a slice of the $2.6bn contracts has now grown to 14 There's a cling-on off the starboard bow... Small moon spotted orbiting asteroid NASA's Lucy will visit in 2027 Tch-oh, you wait for one cosmic rock and then two show up Happy Artemis Day everybody! NASA preps its monster rocket for testing Roundup Singing songs around the bonfire of billions and other stories	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404691
__label__wiki	0.9149	0.9149	Never mind monitoring dead crims, Ministry of Justice has just palmed Serco another £800m All is forgiven! By Kat Hall 31 Oct 2019 at 09:10 The Ministry of Justice is to hand over £800m of British taxpayer's dosh to scandal-hit Serco in return for 10 years' worth of outsourced prisoner escort and custody services. Under the deal, Serco will be responsible for the secure transportation of jailbirds between prisons and courts, and for the custody of them while at court. Serco said it will invest in a fleet of vehicles and an IT upgrade programme, "which we are confident will deliver further improvements to the strong performance and innovation we have already delivered over recent years". In July Serco agreed to cough up £22.9m to the UK's Serious Fraud Office in fines and costs related to its MoJ electronic-tagging contract. Back in 2013, Serco referred itself to the Serious Fraud Office over allegations it had been charging the MoJ for monitoring offenders in the community that were already in jail, had left the country or were dead. However, it seems all is forgiven, with the outsourcing business yesterday winning the contract to provide the service across the whole South of England region. That represents "a significantly increased geographical area" in comparison to its current contract – which is for just one of four regions, Serco said in a gleeful statement. The previous deal was signed in March 2011 and valued at £285m. Rupert Soames, Serco's chief exec and grandson of Winston Churchill, said: "We are delighted to have been awarded this major contract to provide prisoner escort and custody services for the Ministry of Justice across the whole of the South of England region. Looking after prisoners as they are transported between secure locations and during their time in court is a sensitive and demanding role and their welfare and security is at the heart of our operations. "In recent years our performance has steadily and significantly improved, and today our team provides an outstanding service in what are often very challenging conditions." A few months back, the Ministry of Defence paid Serco £10m to settle a legal challenge over the award of a £525m Fire and Rescue services contract to rival Capita. There's never a dull month in the world of outsourcing... at least from the taxpayers' perspective. ® In the bag: Serco 'delighted' to grab £450m ferry and freight deal between Scotland and Northern Isles Payday landing for grandson of Churchill, chief exec Rupert Soames Serious Fraud Office fines Serco £22.9m over electronic tagging scandal Follows £70m settlement over allegations it charged for monitoring phantom crims UK government buys off Serco lawsuit with £10m bung. Whew. Now Capita can start running fire and rescue Makes you proud to be British Has outsourcing public-sector IT worked? The Institute for Government seems to think so, kinda Prepare Reg readers, it is time to enter an alternate reality where up is down, black is white and Capita is cuddly Back-2-school hacking: Kaspersky blames pesky script kiddies for rash of DDoS cyber hooliganism Educational institutions main target during September spike Capita, Serco, Sopra Steria to write cheat-sheets for UK.gov in case they collapse 'Living wills' part of politician and contractor bid to engender confidence in outsourcing Amazon is saying nothing about the DDoS attack that took down AWS, but others are Looks like some security staff were asleep at the switch Tearoff of Nottingham: University to lose chunk of IT dept to outsourcing Exclusive Cos that's always gone really well...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404692
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__label__cc	0.623758	0.376242	35 Reasons the Classics are the Best Curriculum for Education, Career, Finances, Family, and Life Thomas Jefferson Education in our Home eBook This 35-page pdf download is rich in examples and anecdotes from Oliver and Rachel’s early days on the path of Leadership Education, and contains an extremely valuable Q&A section. 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When confronted with these realities, supporters of socialism argue that these failing attempts occurred because the people leading past socialist projects “didn’t do it correctly.” And then they promise: “This time will be different.” But it never is. Others insist that while it has historically failed in practice, socialism is good in theory. But in truth, the theory of socialism is flawed. In this new e-book, Oliver DeMille deconstructs the history, doctrine and mythology of socialism and - in his characteristic style - gives us the tools to analyze, discuss and combat it effectively. In this exciting new work, Oliver and Rachel DeMille share powerful, universal principles that will super-charge any homeschool - no matter your style! See below for chapter outline. About the Authors: Rachel DeMille is living joyfully in a world that makes only as much sense as it absolutely has to. Striving to develop and share her gifts with those they were intended for, and constantly humbled and amazed at the goodness of those who share in return. Wife to Oliver, mother of 8 and counting, co-creator of TJEd, and on a mission to heal families, inspire others to detect, refine and unleash their genius and anxiously awaiting more grandbabies. Currently building a mini-farm, wondering if it's going to push her over the edge. Rachel is the creator and editor of Homeschool.com's 2013 -2017 Best Curriculum award-winning This Week in History. Oliver DeMille is the founder of the highly acclaimed Thomas Jefferson Education ("TJEd") model of learning and the presenter of the online educational series Mentoring in the Classics - which was recently awarded the distinction of 2014-2017 Homeschool.com Best Curriculum. He and his wife Rachel are the parents of five daughters and three sons. Oliver is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestselling Author and a popular keynote speaker at corporate and educational events. The DeMilles' insights are informed not only by dealing with the unique needs, learning styles and gifts in their own home, but through their experience in mentoring and consulting with schools and families on virtually every level, and around the world. III. Hero Education A Scholar Phase Guidebook for Teens, Parents and Mentors Let’s just be honest. If your children don’t get a Scholar Phase, they don’t get a great education. You settle for something less. Something… more mediocre. They were meant for something better. They need a Scholar Phase. Scroll down to view product details and Chapter Outline. Often cited by the DeMilles as their favorite work to date, this inspirational manual picks up where the primer/overview work, A Thomas Jefferson Education leaves off. It develops in depth not only the philosophy but also the nuts-and-bolts application of each individual Phase, the critical Transitions between Phases and the “big-picture” vision to begin with the end in mind. Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-first Century Is American education preparing the future leaders our nation needs or merely struggling to teach basic literacy and job skills? Without leadership education, are we settling for an inadequate system that delivers educational, industrial, governmental, and societal mediocrity? In A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-first Century, New York Times Best-selling Author Oliver DeMille presents an overview of a new educational vision based on proven methods that really work! Teachers, students, parents, educators, legislators, leaders, and everyone who cares about America’s future must read this compelling book. 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Indeed, if the great system of freedom initiated by the Declaration of Independence and established by the U.S. Constitution is lost in the United States, it will likely take centuries before real freedom regains its current levels of influence in the world. This is the great struggle of our generation, but sadly the center point of this contest is unclear to most people. Only a relative few understand what is actually going on behind the scenes. In fact, this battle for our future hinges on two main questions. The first question is: Will Socialism or Free Enterprise be the leading economic system of the 21st Century? 1913 \| The Year We Failed America and How to Recover Her for Good eBook Three critical events in 1913, followed by a corresponding event in 1936, together struck a resounding blow to America’s freedom. In fact, they triggered the greatest turning point away from freedom in modern times. (Scroll down the page for a chapter outline) What were these dangerous events? Why do so few American citizens know about them—especially since they dramatically and negatively impact every detail of their lives? Most importantly, how can their effects be reversed and freedom restored? 1913 answers these questions and more. This is not a doomsday book for alarmists, but rather an optimistic action guide for thoughtful, dedicated freedom-lovers. DeMille provides three clear, detailed, and practical solutions you can implement to restore America’s freedom and revitalize her prosperity. A new turning point of freedom is desperately needed. 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__label__wiki	0.585817	0.585817	A full plate for 2019 AMTA highlights top issues it will advocate for in coming year by Derek Clouthier AMTA super singles LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) outlined its Top 10 advocacy initiatives for 2019, with super singles, Level 8 inspections, and mandatory entry-level training (MELT) at the forefront of the list. Andrew Barnes, director of the AMTA’s Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (CRA) department, highlighted the association’s goals during a regional meeting in Lethbridge, Alta., Jan. 28. Starting with new generation single wide base tires, Barnes said the AMTA’s pilot project with Alberta Transportation revealed 8.5% improved fuel economy during the year-long study. “Not only are we saving fuel, but we have a hand in GHG reduction, which is good for everyone,” said Barnes, adding that during the testing, there were no incidents or negative impacts from the use of super singles. The lifespan of super single tires is slightly lower than duals, dropping from 20 years to 19.2. There is, however, reduced waste with super singles, as there are less tires being disposed. Super singles are permitted on provincial highways, but not currently on municipal roads. The AMTA is looking for support from the province and City of Calgary to allow super singles on designated truck routes, which would bring Alberta in line with B.C., Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec. Andrew Barnes. MELT has long been an AMTA initiative, an effort that has been thrust into the spotlight following the Humboldt tragedy. In addition to supporting the provincial MELT program set to kick in this spring, the AMTA would like mandatory National Safety Code (NSC) training for all new carriers in Alberta. The training would focus on carrier responsibilities, liabilities, and performance expectations. The AMTA wants to see third-party NSC audits completed within the first four months for new applicants. Barnes also said Safety Fitness Certificate (SFC) audits and renewals should be completed by a third party every three years at the cost of the carrier. “It’s a very strong position we have taken, wanting an audit every three years,” admitted Barnes, saying the audits would more effectively expose unsafe carriers. “We have to raise that level of professionalism in the industry.” Harmonizing hours-of-service (HOS) is another objective of the association. With Alberta currently operating under federal or provincial regulations, Barnes said there can often be confusion for carriers, drivers, and commercial vehicle enforcement. “We would like to see the province of Alberta adopt the federal HOS at 4,500 kg as per the federal HOS legislation,” said Barnes. The ATMA believes harmonization of HOS would increase safety and level the playing field for federal carriers that cannot compete with provincial carriers operating with more on-duty hours. Closely tied to HOS, Barnes urged carries still using paper logs to make the transition to ELDs before the June 2019 deadline. “June is going to catch up to us really quick, and I don’t want you to be caught scrambling,” he said. “If you need a paper log now, you’re going to need an ELD in the future.” After a brief grace period where ELD enforcement will take an “educational” approach to ensure carriers, drivers, and CVE officers are up to speed, full enforcement is set to begin in the third quarter of 2020. Level 8 inspections was another issue near the top of the AMTA’s advocacy list. Level 8 inspections occur when a carrier passes through an electronic inspection and receives results without having to interact with an officer. Barnes said the AMTA would like to see movement on Level 8 inspections, as in most cases, many carriers are only being inspected when a defect is found. Currently under review by the Canadian Trucking Alliance and Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA), the AMTA wants Level 8 inspections added to a Carrier National Safety Code profile. Carriers would then get credit for passing the inspection. With efforts like MELT and SFC audits intended to bring more professionalism to the truck driving profession, Barnes said being recognized as a skilled trade would help carriers tap into the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to find quality drivers. As Barnes explained, the driving profession has been opened temporarily to bring workers in though the foreign worker program. The AMTA would like to see this become permanent. Barnes said there needs to be increased efficiency in processing applications for truck drivers, and the number of drivers permitted through the program must increase to meet demand in Western Canada. Carriers can help the driving profession be recognized as a skilled trade by ensuring job advertisements reflect the skills required to be a commercial vehicle operator. On the infrastructure front, rest stops are desperately needed in Alberta, said Barnes. Barnes said there are currently only three fully-equipped rest stops in the province, but a potential solution could be on the horizon. The AMTA is aware of a third-party consortium willing to design, construct, finance, operate, and maintain a commercial safety rest area network. The group is willing to build 15 fully-equipped rest stops throughout the province, at no cost to taxpayers. “This is what we need in Alberta,” said Barnes, “especially when we’re trying to bring more women into the industry.” Another infrastructure aspiration for the AMTA is to continue advocating for upgrades to Alberta’s highway network. Barnes said the association has had several wins when it comes to road upgrades – such as a 19-km stretch of Hwy 40 south of Grande Prairie – and is in conversations regarding the safety and capacity of Alberta’s North-East corridor connections (Hwy 2, 16, 43, 63, and 881). The AMTA would like to see the province’s northeast region identified in the CanAmm, PanAm, or CANAMEX trade corridors to reflect its importance to Alberta’s economy. Rounding out the AMTA’s Top 10 list was the implementation of new technologies to be used on Alberta’s roads through testing and research of autonomous vehicles, alternative fuels, and improved components. Irregularities with regulatory interpretations are another area the AMTA would like to iron out in 2019, with improved communication between Carrier Services and the industry. As was LCV breakups and tractor switches. Barnes said the AMTA understands the danger in doing breakups and switches on the side of the road, and said safer, more adequate facilities are needed. Derek Clouthier A university graduate with a degree in English, I have worked in the media industry as an editor, reporter and now as editor of Truck West. I have several years of management experience in journalism, as well as hospitality, but am first and foremost a writer, both professionally and in my personal life, having completed two fiction novels. derek@newcom.ca @DerekClouthier All posts by Derek Clouthier Goodyear experimenting with soybean oil in tire production Trucking to face challenges in 2019, but it’s not necessarily bad, analyst says	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404699
__label__wiki	0.942806	0.942806	Marc Gasol to return Wednesday but could come off the bench TSN on Twitter NBA @NBA 10m 14-game #MLKDay slate! - Grizzlies on 7-game win streak - #5 in East Pacers vs. #4 in West Jazz - HISTORIC RIVALRY… https://t.co/zRh88Zm638 Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050 16m RT @FirstUp1050: Who could Raptors be targeting ahead of deadline? Josh Lewenberg discusses https://t.co/ypAaLiiisZ NBA @NBA 25m FanDuel is giving you the chance to go to the NBA All-Star 2020 for FREE! Draft your team and Play FREE every nig… https://t.co/1t89E3iujL Read more NBA tweets from TSN! Report: Hawks acquire Teague from T-Wolves The Atlanta Hawks have acquired point guard Jeff Teague and forward Treveon Graham from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for guard Allen Crabbe, according to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. TSN.ca Staff Jeff Teague , The Canadian Press Atlanta has traded guard Allen Crabbe to Minnesota for PG Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham, league sources tell ESPN. Hawks get a backup for Trae Young. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 16, 2020 Teague has appeared in 34 games this season and has averaged 13.2 points and 6.1 assists per game for the Timberwolves. The 31-year-old began his career as a member of the Hawks, he played there from 2009-10 to 2015-16. Teague was dealt to the Indiana Pacers by the Hawks in July of 2016 as part of the three-team trade that netted them Taurean Prince from the Utah Jazz. Crabbe has played in 28 games this season for the Hawks and averaged 5.1 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. The 27-year-old has also appeared for the Brooklyn Nets and Portland Trail Blazers over the course of his seven-year, NBA career.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404702
__label__wiki	0.913443	0.913443	Guthrie, McCoy and Talbott Added to BFA’s Board of Directors Trio was voted in during board meeting NEW YORK—The Broadcasters Foundation of America voted on some new additions to its board of directors during a recent board meeting. Kim Guthrie, president of Cox Media Group, and DuJuan McCoy, president, CEO and founder of Bayou City Broadcasting, were elected to the board of directors, while Julie Talbott, president of Premiere Networks, was named an officer and vice president of the board. The BFA board of directors is made up of broadcast executives, representing a range of broadcast and broadcast-related companies. They board helps the organization in its duty to support needy broadcasters and their families. “The addition of these highly respected industry leaders to our board and executive ranks will further enhance awareness of our mission to provide assistance to broadcasters in need,” said Dan Mason, chairman of the BFA. “Their dedication to helping our colleagues who need it most is an inspiration that I hope will reverberate across our industry so that we can help more broadcasters in need.” Kim GuthriepeopleJulie TalbottDuJuan McCoyBFA BFA Has Donated $1M to Broadcasters in 2017 The Broadcasters Foundation of America has set a record in 2017 in grants, as the organization has distributed more than $1 million in aid to broadcasters across the country. BFA Awards Bill Hoffman 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award There will be a spot reserved for Bill Hoffman, Cox Media Group president, at the Golden Mike Award dinner in February, as the Broadcasters Foundation of America will award him with its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. BFA Unveils New Logo, Website and Social Media The Broadcasters Foundation of America is ready to show off its new look, unveiling its new logo, redesigned website and new social media sites. BFA Providing Emergency Aid to Broadcasters Affected by Harvey The Broadcasters Foundation of America is offering a helping hand to broadcasters that have been hit by Hurricane Harvey. BFA Awards Tegna’s Dave Lougee With 2020 Golden Mike Will be presented with the award during a gala event in March. BFA Bestows Golden Mike to Paul Karpowicz The Broadcasters Foundation of America has named Paul Karpowicz, president of Meredith Corporation’s Local Media Group, as the 2017 recipient of its Golden Mike Award, which is presented annually during the organizations black-tie fundraiser for providing aid to broadcasters in need. BFA Reveals 2017 Quaal Leadership Awards Six individuals have been recognized with the Broadcasters Foundation of America’s 2017 Ward L. Quaal Leadership Awards, the organization announced via a press release. Wendy McMahon, Charlie Weiss, & Dennis Lyle Join Broadcasters Foundation Board of Directors Board members represent a wide array of broadcast and broadcast-related companies.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404705
__label__wiki	0.786722	0.786722	UA’s Tri Delta Donation Helps Establish Fund for Students in Need TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A new fund for University of Alabama students facing need was recently established through the donation of a UA sorority chapter. The Tide Together Student Support Fund provides assistance to UA students in need or crisis who are identified through the University’s Office of Student Care and Well-Being. Funds may be used to purchase food, personal hygiene items, lodging, transportation, gift cards, groceries and other essentials for a student in need. It started when the executive board of the Delta Mu chapter of Delta Delta Delta set chapter goals for the year in January 2016. “One of the goals we set was to be more involved in the University community and to find ways to be more helpful to the community we are a part of, aside from our philanthropy work with St. Jude,” said Busy Hopper, a senior accounting major and then chapter president of Delta Delta Delta. Chapter adviser Jennie King, manager of educational resources in UA’s Career Center, learned there were students on campus who were having trouble paying bills or who did not have funds for purchasing sufficient food, and she shared that with the Tri Delta officers. “That made us incredibly sad, and we sat down to figure out what could help the most,” Hopper said. “We wanted a long-term fix that would really help students.” The leadership and members of Tri Delta donated $40,000 to UA to establish the new fund. The Tide Together Student Support Fund may also be used to provide support for parents or family members of UA students who have been hospitalized. “We are hoping more organizations will begin to contribute and, in the long run, it will be so much more beneficial than just holding a one-time food drive,” Hopper said. It is a gift that is sure to make a difference, said Dr. Stacy Jones, UA associate dean of students. “This generous gift from the members of Delta Delta Delta is an extraordinary act of kindness that serves as a reminder that the members of the Capstone are inextricably ‘Tide Together’ in their quest to provide a source of support to their fellow students in their time of need,” she said. Hopper and her fellow former Tri Delta officers can be proud of the legacy they have left behind. “It’s so cool to say that the big goal we wrote down in January (2016), we’ve done it,” Hopper said. “We are so proud to say we’re not just helping our chapter or our philanthropy, but we are going to help the people who are around us.” Students in need who wish to inquire about the fund should contact UA’s Office of Student Care and Well-Being at bamacares@ua.edu or by phone at 205-348-2461. Individuals or groups who wish to donate to the fund should contact Debbie Vaughn, associate vice president for development, at dvaughn@advance.ua.edu or by phone at 205-348-5414. Announcements, Students Dr. Stacy Jones, 205/348-7779, sjones@sa.ua.edu; Baylor Jeffries, UA chapter president, Delta Delta Delta, kbjeffries@crimson.ua. edu; Jennie King, 205/348-5848, jennie.king@ua.edu Chris Bryant, UA media relations, 205/348-8323, cbryant@ur.ua.edu UA’s Culverhouse School of Accountancy’s undergraduate program ranks 11th overall in 2019, 10th overall for a program with a faculty size at more than 24 and third in the south. (Public Accounting Report) Master’s programs are ranked 10th overall, 8th in schools with more than 24 faculty and 2nd in the South. Doctoral program is ranked 9th overall.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404706
__label__wiki	0.718068	0.718068	Futsal EURO - UEFA Futsal EURO team profile: Serbia - News UEFA Futsal EURO team profile: Serbia Serbia's national futsal team were revived in 2007 under former captain Aca Kovačević and he is targeting greater success than ever before as they prepare to host the Futsal EURO in Belgrade. ©StarSport Serbia's national futsal team were revived in 2007 by former captain turned coach Aca Kovačević who has led them to the last eight in Europe on four occasions. Now they are preparing to host UEFA Futsal EURO 2016 in Belgrade and he is targeting greater success than ever before. 2 February: v Slovenia, 18.30 (head to head P9 W5 D1 L3 F32 A23) 6 February: v Portugal, 21.00 (head to head P6 W2 D0 L4 F17 A19) Best performance: quarter-finals 2015 results: Bulgaria 4-2 (a, 4 April), Bulgaria 3-1 (a, 5 April), Spain 1-4 (a, 25 June), Spain 2-5 (a, 26 June), Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 (h, 1 September), Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-2 (h, 2 September), Slovenia 5-4 (a, 22 September), Slovenia 2-2 (a, 23 September), Czech Republic 6-4 (h, 19 October), Czech Republic 3-3 (h, 20 October), Romania 5-1 (a, 26 November), Turkey 6-0 (a, 10 December), Russia 1-2 (n, 11 December), Finland 2-1 (n, 13 December) Players to watch: Marko Perić, Slobodan Rajčević, Mladen Kocić Three questions: Aca Kovačević, coach Serbia reached the last eight for the third time running in 2012©Sportsfile What does it mean to host the tournament, especially to you personally given all your work in Serbian futsal? It is a great honour for me and a big reward for Serbian futsal. I was one of the initiators of our bid for this tournament and we succeeded. So it was also a personal recognition, signifying that we are on the right path in terms of futsal development in Serbia. What do you think of your two opponents in the group stage? There are no easy draws; every group is difficult. Looking purely at the rankings, the Portuguese are favourites, but the difference in quality compared to years ago is much smaller now. So Portugal will have to fight against ourselves and Slovenia if they want to progress. They even lost a friendly to the Netherlands recently. Everyone can beat everyone else. We know Slovenia even better – there are no secrets between us as we have played many matches and minor details will decide this opening fixture. The quality of Slovenian futsal was evident two years ago when they beat Italy in their first game. You must have some aims for this tournament? As long as I have been coach, and that is already a long time, we have always taken big tournaments step by step, game by game. A lot will depend on the first match against Slovenia. But everybody in Serbia will be disappointed if we don't qualify for the quarter-finals. Hopefully we will be ready for an even bigger achievement, maybe the best result in Serbian futsal history. Going beyond the quarters would be great; it would represent our country's biggest futsal success. © 1998-2020 UEFA. All rights reserved. Last updated: Tuesday 26 January 2016 LiveUEFA Futsal EURO finals Belgrade schedule Serbia will open the finals at Belgrade Arena against Slovenia at 18.30CET on 2 February, followed by Spain v Hungary at 21.00CET, after the schedule was confirmed. LiveFinalists' warm-up results The 12 contenders warm up for the tournament with a busy programme of friendlies. UEFA.com has the results in all their official matches since March's main round. LiveUEFA Futsal EURO ticket sales start Tickets are now on sale for February's UEFA Futsal EURO 2016 at Belgrade Arena after being launched at a special event in the Serbian capital. UEFA network sites	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404708
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__label__cc	0.643053	0.356947	RwandAir gets another Boeing Plane trekgorillasinrwanda The Boeing 737-800NG at Kigali International Airport. RwandAir has acquired a Boeing 737-800NG, baptized as Kalisimbi joining an existing fleet of 9 airplanes. The carrier, RwandAir’s latest plane acquisition, Boeing 737-800NG is the first of two new orders from the US manufacturer. Rwanda gets reasonable revenues from Tourism especially gorilla trekking in the Volcanoes National Park. A successful aviation industry impacts positively on tourism in terms of branding and marketing the country, direct flights from far destinations to the country and probably reduced airfares. The coming of Kalisimbi has increased RwandAir’s fleet to ten aircraft and will facilitate the airline’s developing routes in Africa and beyond. In September this year, the airline got a brand new Airbus 330-200, -named ‘Ubumwe’, meaning Unity. The new plane comes at a time when the airline is arranging to begin flights next year to Gatwick, the second-busiest airport in London after Heath-row. Plans to fly into the American airspace are underway and flight is expected in the 2017. Of recent, the airline started flights to Cotonou, Benin and Abidjan, Ivory Coast bringing the number of flight destinations to 19 in total. These include Nairobi, Mombasa, Entebbe, Lusaka, Bujumbura, Douala in Cameroon, Juba, Kilimanjaro, Dar Es Salaam, Cotonou, Johannesburg, Lagos, Libreville Dubai and Brazzaville. The airline will soon open routes to Harare, Zimbabwe and Mumbai in India sooner than later. RwandAir expansion dependent upon the projected airline’s capacity to grow from the current 500,000 passengers, a year to over 3 million in coming five years. RwandAir is an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certified. The internationally-recognized and acknowledged evaluation and certification body ratifies that the airline’s operative management and control systems adhere to international civil aviation safety standards. Updated: October 12, 2019 — 7:41 am	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404716
__label__wiki	0.708111	0.708111	How Iran targets you Save on streaming A fix for Windows 10 Talking Tech The coolest car tech from CES that you'll be driving with any day Jennifer Jolly Special for USA TODAY LAS VEGAS — There’s no shortage of far-out, futuristic, fantastical car tech here at CES this year. Everyone’s working on self-driving cars, or cars that read your emotions and scan your brainwaves. Heck, we’ve even see a flying car. Sure, some of it’s far-fetched — and autonomous cars are still a few years out from getting any kind of go-ahead for mainstream drivers — but a lot of this new car tech is closer than you think. Like maybe even sitting in your driveway right now. Hey, Alexa BMW, Ford, and Hyundai already have Alexa voice integration, and Toyota announced this week that Alexa integration is coming out in some of its new Toyota and Lexus cars, too. That means on your way home from work, you can ask Alexa to turn on the lights, turn up the thermostat, preheat the oven, even let the dog out — all before you pull into your garage. Jaguar Land Rover announced something similar called HomeLink Connect that’s also coming out this year. More:Amazon Alexa is coming to Toyota cars More:VW, Hyundai fans: an ex-Googler is sharing his self-driving car secrets No more parallel parking lessons Self-driving tech already exists in several cars and will continue to roll out in bits and pieces. Ever see a car that can park itself? That Driver-Assist feature is pretty standard in many new cars these days. It uses cameras and sensors to warn you when you’re drifting out of your lane or about to crash into something (or someone) ahead. It’s the baby-steps version of autonomous cars, and it’s getting better, too. Your next key: your eyes At the Gentex Corp. booth tucked in a far corner of the cavernous convention center, behind all the fancy robot race cars and connected-car craziness, a rearview mirror just scanned my iris to verify my identity before turning on the car. The biometrics system means added security — as in the car won’t start if you’re not an authorized driver, as well as the ability to customize everything for you. “It can adjust the seats, mirrors, steering wheel, load your Spotify account and put everything exactly how you want it," said Craig Piersma, Gentex’s director of marketing. "We’re using ... Visa checkout to illustrate how you can make payments for gasoline from the car, or pay for tolls, or even parking spots, all with your iris.” The tech is available today. Cars that can read your vitals Hyundai and Nissan also showed off biometric features, though still much more futuristic. Hyundai unveiled the Intelligent Personal Cockpit, featuring artificial-intelligence-enhanced voice recognition that can monitor vital signs. Then there’s Nissan’s new mind-reading — “brain to vehicle technology” — that uses brain waves to sense when you’re going to brake or swerve a fraction of a second faster, promising to speed up reaction times for drivers. (No word yet on when these features might come to a car near us though.) Toyota’s self-driving darling, the super flashy Concept-i we first showed you last year, wants to make an emotional connection with you as well. This is the closest any of the automaker’s demos came to feeling like a real K.I.T.T. car. Through an artificial intelligence agent named Yui, it “talked” to me about various landmarks, restaurants, activities such as biking and hiking, even what clothes I like to wear — all while steering me through a simulation of tourist-filled streets near Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. The idea here? To develop a next-generation car “from the inside out,” says a company spokesperson, “with a focus on making it immersive, energetic and, most importantly — approachable.” Toyota plans to demo some version of this car timed with the Summer Olympics in Tokyo in 2020. Of course, all this great tech for inside your car has to function in the world outside your car. Ford is the only automaker taking a different approach here at CES. They built a bustling mini-street to demonstrate a vision for integrating cars, bikes, pedestrians, stop lights — and, yes, Ford’s self-driving vehicles — into a safe, seamless, people-centered "City of Tomorrow." Jennifer Jolly is an Emmy Award-winning consumer tech contributor and host of USA TODAY's digital video show TECH NOW. Email her at jj@techish.com. Follow her on Twitter @JenniferJolly.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404718
__label__cc	0.665206	0.334794	The People of U.S. Sugar Southern Gardens Citrus South Central Florida Express Railroad Producing Green Energy Economic Engine #SweetSantaLaptopGiveaways Statement by U.S. Sugar Spokeswoman Judy Sanchez Addressing Recently Amended Lawsuit Attacking Farming Communities by Judy Sanchez \| August 28, 2019 \| In the News “The amended complaint filed earlier today by out of town trial lawyers is currently under review. It appears attacks on our farming communities have widened to include the Glades and Hendry county communities of Moore Haven and Clewiston, where we have played a proud and prominent role since our founding in 1931. Our senior management, including our CEO live here. Be assured that the families of U.S. Sugar plan to remain active parts of these communities now and into the future. As stated earlier, we are American farmers and stand behind the safety and integrity of our farming practices, which are highly regulated and legally permitted on a daily basis by the government. Our farming practices are safe, environmentally sound, and closely monitored. Beyond that, we live in these Glades communities and raise our families here – our children and grandchildren – in the neighborhoods, schools and churches throughout these small, close-knit farming towns. Decades of independent air quality monitoring and data show that our communities, along with our counties of Palm Beach, Hendry and Glades, have some of the best air quality in the entire state, better than the state average, year after year. Lastly, while seeming to be done on behalf of our communities, this lawsuit actually attacks the very farming that supports all the jobs in our communities. This was a significant part of the attacks that bankrupted and shut down the entire Hawaiian sugar business. If that happens here, these communities will be devastated. The health, safety and jobs of our communities all are vitally important to U.S. Sugar.” Sign up to receive our monthly E-Newsletter ‘The Scoop’ and occasional news updates from U.S. Sugar. © 2020 U.S. Sugar	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404721
__label__cc	0.657929	0.342071	University Veterinary Hospital \| Veterinarian Salt Lake City, Utah 952 East 900 South Email: info@uvhdc.com Our Board Certified Specialist- Your Exceptionally Qualified Team Leader AAHA Accreditation – Your Guarantee of Quality UVHDC in the News! Puppies and Kittens Wellness and Vaccination Programs Anesthesia and Patient Monitoring Information on Common Issues What to Expect From Your Visit Refill Medication New Virus May Cause Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats Home » News » New Virus May Cause Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats Some cases of kidney disease in cats may have a viral origin Scientists in Hong Kong have recently discovered a virus that may be one of the causes of kidney disease in cats. This newly discovered virus is a member of the Morbillivirus family, which also includes measles, mumps, and canine distemper. Feline morbillivirus has been linked to a form of kidney disease called “tubulointerstitial nephritis,” a condition characterized by inflammation of the spaces between the tubules (tubes that carry the urine for filtration). While there are many factors that can contribute to this problem, the cause in any given cat is rarely determined. Study researcher Kwok-Yung Yuen says, “All dogs are vaccinated against the canine distemper virus, because the dog morbillivirus can cause very severe disease in dogs with fever, pneumonia, brain infection, immunosuppression and rash. Despite the close relationship between dog, cat and human, no morbillivirus is found in cats yet. And one of top causes of death in cases due to nephritis leading to kidney failure is quite unknown.” When Yuen and fellow researchers went looking for feline morbillivirus, they found it. Of 457 stray cats, 56 (12.3 percent) carried the virus, and 27.8 percent had antibodies to the virus, indicating a previous exposure. When post-mortem exams were conducted on 27 deceased cat, 7 of the 12 cats that were positive for the virus had tubulointerstitial nephritis. Of the 15 “clean” cats, only 2 had kidney damage. This virus is not dangerous to people, but could be vitally important to cats worldwide, including the 80+ million housecats in the United States and Canada. Yuen says, “We are now working [to learn] the relative risk of kidney involvement in those cats infected and testing for antiviral agents. We are trying to set up animal models for vaccine studies.” The research appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. LifeLearn Admin \| University Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center Salt Lake City, Utah, 84105 For after-hour emergencies please contact: Utah Veterinary Center 308 W. 7200 S. Midvale, Utah 84047 © Copyright 2020 University Veterinary Hospital \| Veterinarian Salt Lake City, Utah \| Powered by Lifelearn WebDVM®4 Veterinary Websites	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404722
__label__cc	0.575308	0.424692	My SA UNCSA My SA Home UNCSA » Patrons & Friends Benefits for Employees ThreeForm: Bridging the Gap Jan 21, 2020 Weekend of Women+ Jan 24-25, 2020 Cello Studio in Recital Jan 24, 2020 Mozart Birthday Concert Jan 26, 2020 Jazz Ensemble: Latin Jazz Night Jan 28, 2020 Organ Studio in Recital Jan 31, 2020 Home > My SA > UNCSA Policy Manual > 100. Administration & Operations > State Vehicle Operations Regulation 123 101. Adverse Weather Regulation 102. Alcohol Regulation 103. Animals on Campus Regulation 104. Business Continuity Plan Regulation 105. Centers & Affiliated Entities Policy 106. Chancellor's Residence Policy 107. Complimentary Ticket Regulation 108. Conflict of Interest (Board of Trustees) Policy 109. Contracts & Authority to Sign Regulation 110. Emeritus Status Policy 111. Equal Opportunity Policy 112. Export Control Regulation 113. Honorary Degrees Policy 114. Improper Activities Reporting Regulation 115. Intellectual Property Regulation 116. Political Activities Regulation 118. Records Request Regulation 119. Records Retention Regulation 120. Research Misconduct Regulation 121. Prohibited Harassment and Title IX Regulation 122. UNCSA Brand Regulation 123. State Vehicle Operations Regulation 124. Substantive Change Regulation State Vehicle Operations Regulation 123 Regulation 123 Approved: August 29, 2011 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS State Vehicle Operations Regulation Regulation 123 Source of Authority: G.S. 143-341; G.S. 20-4.01; G.S. 105-275; G.S. 95-25.5 Revision Authority: Chancellor History: First Issued: August 29, 2011 Related Policies and Regulations: N.C.G.S. § 20-137; Pertinent sections of the N.C. Motor Fleet Policy Smoking Regulation 703 Travel Regulation 310 Responsible Offices: Purchasing Department Effective Date: August 29, 2011 I. Purpose This regulation sets forth parameters concerning operation of state vehicles covered by the University's insurance coverage, which is part of a master policy covering agencies and departments of the State of North Carolina II. Scope This University's regulation applies to operation of state vehicles by any UNCSA authorized driver in the scope of employment or education. This regulation does not apply to foundation-owned, dealership or courtesy vehicles, regardless of whether operated by a UNCSA-affiliated driver. “Appropriate department official” means the individual within a particular section, department, or division who oversees and is responsible for the vehicles assigned to that department. “Authorized driver” means a driver with a valid license who is: a state employee or a UNCSA enrolled graduate student whose educational training requires the use of a State -owned vehicle and whose use of the State-owned vehicle is supervised and permitted by an authorized University official. “Driver’s license with excessive points” means a driver whose current driving history contains more than the maximum points allowed (currently 6) by the N.C. Department of Adminstration’s Division of Motor Fleet Management (“Motor Fleet Management”). “State employee” means any individual (including a student) receiving compensation from the State of North Carolina while operating a vehicle in the scope of the individual’s employment. IV. Regulation Vehicles covered: All University-owned vehicles, trailers, and mobile equipment are covered under the State’s master insurance policy. UNCSA must comply with the N.C. Department of Administration’s Motor Fleet Management Division’s regulations, policies, and procedures concerning vehicle assignment and use. All University vehicles and most motorized equipment are eligible for liability insurance once the Director of Purchasing is notified of the University’s Campus departments are responsible for making this notification and arranging for this coverage. Departments wishing to obtain the optional collision, comprehensive or medical payment coverage should contact the Director of Purchasing to arrange for this optional coverage. State insurance coverage requirements, limitations and exclusions: The state requires that only authorized drivers operate University-owned vehicles, vehicles leased from Motor Fleet Management, or vehicles rented from private rental agencies for University use. Excess liability coverage for personal vehicles: When an authorized driver operates a personal vehicle solely in the scope of that person’s employment at the time of the incident, the state provides excess liability coverage. This coverage becomes applicable only when all primary liability insurance is exhausted or when there is no primary liability insurance available. The excess liability coverage excludes collision and comprehensive insurance coverages; it provides liability coverage ONLY. Insurance Exclusions: As with any insurance policy, certain Terms and Conditions may exist which limit or exclude coverage. Contact the Director of Purchasing for information on these policy limitations or exclusions. Driver’s license examination; driver’s history review and evaluation: An authorized driver must show his/her valid driver’s license to the appropriate department official prior to operating a vehicle if (by virtue of the nature of the vehicle or the area in which it is operated) a driver’s license is required for lawful operation. The appropriate official must send the driver’s name or a photocopy of the driver’s license to the UNCSA Police Department for a driver’s license record check prior to allowing the driver to operate a vehicle insured under this regulation. In addition to the above, once each year, each department to whom state vehicles are assigned must send license photocopies of its authorized drivers to the UNCSA Police Department. The UNCSA Police Department will check the driving record of authorized drivers. If the authorized driver’s record shows six or more points or if the record causes significant concern regarding safety, the driver will not be eligible to drive a state vehicle. In addition to the above, upon receiving a report of an infraction or charge (pursuant to Section E. below), unsafe vehicle operation, or other similar information concerning a specific driver, the driver’s supervisor may request the UNCSA Police Department to check the employee’s driving record. Vehicle Operation; Accidents: Authorized drivers must operate vehicles covered under this regulation in a safe, proper, and prudent manner. Obedience to all applicable state laws is expected. Only individuals who possess the abilities and appropriate skills necessary to operate a particular vehicle may operate that vehicle. The ability to reach foot pedals, sufficient strength to operate steering systems safely, adequate eyesight, possession of knowledge and training necessary for safe operation, etc., are examples of such abilities and skills. Operators should promptly notify the department to which the vehicle is assigned of any vehicle conditions posing a risk in operation or indicating that vehicle maintenance or repair is needed. In the event of an accident or other incident involving damage to the vehicle, unless in need of emergency medical attention, the authorized driver must remain at the scene to ensure that a police report is completed. Subsequently, the authorized driver must ensure that the Director of Purchasing receives a copy of the report. Requirement to report infractions or other vehicle-related charges: All authorized drivers must report infractions, charges or other vehicle-related charges to the appropriate department official (generally the employee’s supervisor) within 5 days of receiving the infraction or other vehicle-related charge. The driver must also report the disposition of the charge upon resolution of the case. Permitted passengers: Students and non-State employees may be passengers in a covered vehicle in connection with attending activities or performance functions officially sanctioned by the University. Relatives: Spouses and children are permitted to accompany state employees on trips in state-owned vehicles when sufficient space is available and when all travel is strictly for official state business. Although UNCSA has a policy of nondiscrimination, under the Division of Motor Fleet Management’s policy, domestic partners are not treated as spouses, and the Division’s policy controls all state vehicle use. Prohibited passengers: Hitchhikers are not allowed to ride in any state-owned vehicle. Family pets are not permitted in state-owned vehicles. Leader dogs for blind persons and other officially certified assistance dogs are excluded from this restriction. Prohibited activities : Alcoholic Beverages and Drugs: Under no circumstances may a UNCSA employee operate a state-owned vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating beverages, drugs or substances, or transport (except in performance of law enforcement duties) these items in a state-owned vehicle. Use of State-Owned Vehicles for Private Purposes: When an employee is required to use a state-owned vehicle for travel while away from his/her workstation, the vehicle may be used for travel to obtain meals and other necessities, but not for entertainment or any personal purposes. A state employee may not use a state-owned vehicle for obtaining meals and other necessities unless he/she is in travel status, approved commuter status, or approved office-in-home. No Smoking in State-Owned Vehicles: C.G.S. § 130A-493 prohibits smoking in state-owned vehicles. No Texting, etc.: C.G.S. § 20-137.4 prohibits sending or reading texts while operating a vehicle. Law enforcement is exempt from this requirement. Use of navigational devices (i.e. GPS) is permitted. Seat Belts Use Required: State law requires the driver and all passengers to wear seat belts (lap and shoulder belt even if the vehicle is equipped with an air bag) whenever the vehicle is in motion. Law enforcement is exempt from this requirement. Sanctions for violation of this regulation: Absent extenuating circumstances, employees who violate this regulation may have driving privileges suspended and may be disciplined up to and including termination. Sanctions for drivers whose jobs require vehicle operation: In addition to sanctions for violation of this regulation, UNCSA may impose additional discipline upon an employee who a) must maintain a valid driver’s license as part of his job duties and b) who engages in conduct that causes that driver’s license to be suspended. Depending on how integral vehicle operation is to the employee’s job duties, the penalty may range from a written warning to termination. V. Revision History August 29, 2011 – Revised and adopted by the Executive Committee of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. State Vehicle Operations Procedures Procedure # 123 Appropriate Department Officials must: perform driver’s license verifications before permitting an authorized driver to operate a department vehicle and semi-annually each fiscal year; maintain records adequate to prove fulfillment of the above; maintain records concerning reports of infractions or other vehicle operation related charges. License Verification Requirements The appropriate department official will verify the following information: The authorized driver has an official, valid driver’s license; If the driver is an employee, the employee’s name on the license is consistent with employment records; The license is current and not expired; The department’s records reflect any restrictions listed on the license. The appropriate departmental official will complete the “Request for Employee Driver’s License and Driving Record Review for Approval to Drive State Vehicle” form and submit to the UNCSA Police Department. The appropriate departmental official will keep the returned form in a departmental file. Invalid Licenses/No License Any employee or student found to have an invalid license or no license shall immediately cease operating University vehicles. The authorized department official shall initiate the appropriate corrective action and the sanctions for violating the State Vehicle Operation policy shall apply. The authorized department official shall request a driving record verification for the affected driver from the UNCSA Police Department. Appropriate corrective action shall be initiated after review of the employee’s driving record. Powering Creativity UNCSA Newsletters IT & Web Support © 2020 UNCSA Clery Information	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404727
__label__cc	0.610197	0.389803	Select a search scope UNF CIRT Center for Instruction & Research Technology CIRT News Contact CIRT CIRT Events Faculty Domains Schedule It Online Learning Lab (OLL) Scantron Course Media Development Faculty Development Model Liaison Program Online Course Examples Online Course Templates Course Design Quality Review Instructional Media Online Learning Laboratory Other Media Services 3D Design Software Qualtrics (Surveys) Semester Schedules About Clickers Classroom Response Systems, aka clickers, provide a tool to engage students and assess knowledge. Instructors are able to ask objective and subjective questions. Questions may come from the instructor or as part of a publisher's textbook package. Questions are displayed for each student to view and respond to with a remote control device. A receiver picks up the student's response and sends it to software loaded on a computer, providing instant feedback to instructor and student. These systems are also known as audience response systems, classroom performance systems, student response systems, or just clickers. Faculty will find directions for adopting the system at the Clickers Faculty Resources page and may contact CIRT for more information. Center for Instruction and Research Technology email: cirtlab@unf.edu in person: Location Mon. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Tue. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thu. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404729
__label__cc	0.696443	0.303557	About the college Qualifications Schools, departments & centres News & events Community engagement UNESCO Chair on Open Distance Learning (ODL) Research Frequently asked questions Conferences Contact the college Re-centring African languages Prof Vivian Manyike The inaugural lecture of Prof Vivian Manyike, Language Education, entitled The importance of English in higher education and its implications for teacher education, took place on 15 November 2018. Her inaugural lecture was mainly based on her research conducted over the past 14 years on the importance of English language proficiency skills in the South African education system. "In my presentation I argue for the use of both English and African languages in higher education in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning in our country. I argue that both English and African languages are important in education and therefore the two should not be viewed in binary terms as either English or an African language," said Manyike. Globalisation, economic mobility and internationalisation made knowledge of English essential; however, the low literacy levels in South Africa, especially amongst learners from low socio economic backgrounds make it imperative to introduce an African language medium of instruction at all levels of the education system. "I therefore call for the re-centring of African languages and promoting literacy in learners’ first languages. In the light of my thesis I concluded by making realistic recommendations for the equalisation and the shared use of English and the African languages in education at all levels in South Africa, particularly in teacher training," Manyike concluded. The woman behind the professor Name your three favourite songs as a teenager. When we were two young lovers dancing the night away by Leo Sayer When a man loves a woman by Percy Sledge No woman, no cry by Bob Marley The best part of radio? And the worst part of TV? I think the best part of the radio is that you can listen while you are busy working whereas with TV you need to watch. I mostly watch news and for me the worst part of TV is "soapies". Despite this, most children are addicted to TV and as such they are lazy to play outdoors. What does a dream weekend involve? Being by the seaside surrounded by mountains or sitting somewhere quiet with a background of a river flowing and reading a novel. What are your aspirations in this position? To liaise with more experts in my field internationally and locally to conduct large-scale research on English language teaching in teacher education institutions. To make a difference in our communities through community engagement by assisting struggling schools in teaching English. Name a leader in your field who inspires you. Jim Cummins * Compiled by Sharon Farrell, Editor: Internal Communication, Department of Institutional Advancement	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404730
__label__cc	0.715363	0.284637	SCFC Draws / Fixtures Team Nominations Player Registrations Welcome to the 5-a-Side Football competition for 2019. Senior grades will be offered (subject to the number of team nominations received) in the following divisions: Open Men’s Open Women’s Over 40’s Men’s Open Mixed Senior Player registration fees is $100 (per person). The Senior competition will start on Tuesday 15th October, running for 10 weeks with the final night being Tuesday 17th December. The rules for the Open Mixed competition will be there MUST be at least two female players on the field at all times (please refer to rule 6.4 of the T&C’s). Juniors Mixed age grades will be offered (subject to the number of team nominations received) from U8 up to U15 age divisions. Should an age division have insufficient team nominations for that division to proceed then age groups will be combined. The team contact will be notified if this is to happen to confirm that the team would still like to participate. Juniors player registration fee is $75.00 (per person). The Junior competition will start on Thursday 17th October, running for 10 weeks with the final night being on Thursday 19th December. Note: Junior competition players must be no older than the age division that their team is registered in at the date of the start of the competition. Under age players will be considered on request subject to parental consent. Terms and Conditions including Rules of Play Competition Terms & Conditions + Rules SCFC Conditions of Entry Sporting Insurance Scheme Brochure Email: scfc@scu.edu.au Telephone: 02 6621 6048 Mobile: 0427 989 441 Location: Crawford Road, East Lismore NSW 2480 Login \| GDStudio	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404731
__label__wiki	0.915919	0.915919	Unraced Formula One projects 1990 – 1999 Super Nova Racing and Formula One Super Nova Racing Limited, as the official name was of the team, was established in 1991 and competed in two seasons of the All Japanese Formula Three Championship before the team moved their headquarters in 1994 to England, to compete in Europe’s International Formula 3000 series. A year later, the first rumours appeared of Super Nova’s Formula One plans. From buying the bankrupted Team Lotus, to merging with the Arrows The forgotten Yamaha test car; The Brabham BT58Y Yamaha has never been a big engine supplier in the Formula One, since they entered the Formula One with the Zakspeed team the company only struggled to make their engines reliable. For the 1990 season, the company failed to supply a team, they decided under the leading eye of Takaaki Kimura to reorganize the engine department. This resulted in a new alliance with the Brabham team. And de creating on Unraced 1990 - 1999 The revolutionary and futuristic Trebron Sometimes you read an article in a magazine you just cannot believe it is true. One of these articles appeared in an Autosport issue in 1992. When a brand new Japanese Formula One team got announced. The team’s name was Trebron Racing Systems, named after Norbert Hamy the man behind the project. The Trebron team came with bright ideas, and seemed promising to appear on the grid. However, due a The Mexican GLAS F1 project During the early 1990s, Formula one was booming by many investors. Commercial managers from companies saw the opportunity to gain much more customers and money by investing in the Formula One. It is one of the main reasons so many new teams were announced in the media, and tried their luck in the Formula One. One of these teams was the Mexican GLAS F1 team from Fernando González Luna. Luna When Shannon Racing announced their F1 plans Ask yourself first the question; do I remember the Shannon Racing Team? Maybe the older readers will say yes the Shannon Racing Team who entered the British Grand Prix in 1966 with the Shannon SH1, driven by Trevor Taylor. Sorry but it is the wrong answer. I mean the Shannon Racing Team, which was active in both Formula3 and Formula 3000 around Europe in the mid-1990s. Still no bells ringing? The untold story of Pacific Grand Prix in the F1 Remember the Formula One in the mid 1990’s when teams as Forti, Pacific, Lola, Larrousse, and Lotus dominated the back of the starting grid? If you do, you know you watch Formula One’s best era. In 1994 Pacific Racing, later known as Pacific Grand Prix, joined the Formula One circus. Drivers as David Coulthard drove with the team in the Formula 3000. After just two season, the team left the Prince Malik and the Nigerian F1 dream We all remember our self the self-claimed Nigerian Prince Malik Ado Ibrahim who became the co-owner of the Arrows team in 1999. He promised the team an investment of 125million via his company T-Minus, the company’s logo was seen big on the side pods of the Arrows A20. In the end, there was no money and Malik left the Formula One via the backdoor. Leaving Arrows in a horrible situation. Minardi Unraced 1990 - 1999 Unraced 2000 - 2009 Paul Stoddart attempts to enter the F1 before Minardi Paul Stoddart is a well-known person in the Formula one paddock. Previously as Minardi Team Boss and more recently he is back in the paddock with his Minardi X2-seaters, which he gives demonstrations with during Grand Prix Weekends. However, did you know Paul Stoddart tried to enter the Formula One 20 years ago by made a bid on the Tyrrell team, which he sponsored with his European Aviaton? What do Partner F1 Russians dream to enter Formula One You could say that the 1990s was one of the most interesting decades for the Formula One. Besides of the technical revolution, remember the Benetton B193, and the many teams that entered the Formula One this period. There were also a lot of rumours about teams that tried to came back in the F1, such as Vanwall, and rumours about new projects. One of these unknown projects was Partner F1, Jean Todt’s dream a Peugeot F1 Team Peugeot has a long and impressive history in pretty much all forms of motorsport. Hugely successful in rallying, Peugeot has won the WRC Manufacturers’ Title five times (bettered only by Citroen), the Dakar Rally four times, and both the ERC and IRC three times. They’ve also enjoyed success in touring car racing and sportscars, winning at Le Mans three times as well as the 1992 World Sportscar Championship. But there Vorige 1 2 3 4 Volgende Brabham Galmer, the failed attempt to revive Brabham 25 years ago; Imola 1994 changed the Formula One The Formula one crisis continues in 2018 Goodbye, my love, Goodbye Formula One Funny Stories from an F1 Mechanic Paul West	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404732
__label__wiki	0.550293	0.550293	All PSAT Critical Reading Resources 9 Diagnostic Tests 133 Practice Tests Question of the Day Flashcards Learn by Concept Want to review PSAT Critical Reading but don’t feel like sitting for a whole test at the moment? Varsity Tutors has you covered with thousands of different PSAT Critical Reading flashcards! Our PSAT Critical Reading flashcards allow you to practice with as few or as many questions as you like. Get some studying in now with our numerous PSAT Critical Reading flashcards. For many students, the PSAT is a chance to test-drive the SAT. It is an opportunity to exercise those skills that are necessary for a high score - to determine where you can improve before you take the real SAT, as well as where you currently excel. Some high school students approach the PSAT like a practice test. After all, it is a fantastic tool for focusing your studies and prep appropriately. However, unlike other practice exams that may not demand your full attention, the PSAT is also your ticket to a National Merit Scholarship. A National Merit Scholarship can provide you with money for college, as well as resume prestige. Do not discount the PSAT just because it might seem like a practice test. The PSAT Critical Reading exam, for instance, is one section where thorough prep is especially valuable. The ability to read with intention is a skill that you will need to master now, for the PSAT, and later, for the ACT and SAT, your college and high school courses, and your future career. The energy you invest in developing your critical reading skills will serve you well in many regards. This portion of the PSAT, and the PSAT as a whole, will change in the fall of 2015 to better reflect the Revised SAT. The Critical Reading section will consist of 47 questions, for which you will be given 60 minutes. You will be asked to read four stand-alone passages, as well as a pair of selections. Each passage will be several hundred words in length. You might see selections that discuss topics in history, science, or social science, or you might receive a literature excerpt. No matter the content, your task is to extract meaningful information and draw conclusions. This might mean identifying a vocabulary word based on its context, or evaluating which statements support the main idea. Can you draw conclusions from and make inferences based on written material? Are you a critical reader? The problem, of course, is that it is not easy to become a great critical reader. You simply cannot turn into an accomplished literary critic overnight. Instead, you have to develop your critical reading skills slowly, over time. This is more akin to becoming a champion basketball player than it is to memorizing facts. The best way to prepare for the PSAT Critical Reading exam is to challenge yourself now. You will want to spend time seeking out and reading material that you might not encounter otherwise. If you work with tutors, you can take what you read and discuss the material together. You will be forced to synthesize the content and deliver it in your own words, thus encouraging your understanding. With these techniques, your PSAT Critical Reading score can reach its maximum potential, and you will be well on your way to ultimate success on the SAT and ACT! Flashcards: Considering Analogous Concepts in Literary Fiction Passages Adapted from "The Sisters" in Dubliners by James Joyce (1914) There was no hope for him this time: it was the third stroke. Night after night I had passed the house (it was vacation time) and studied the lighted square of window, and night after night I had found it lighted in the same way, faintly and evenly. If he was dead, I thought, I would see the reflection of candles on the darkened blind, for I knew that two candles must be set at the head of a corpse. He had often said to me, "I am not long for this world," and I had thought his words idle. Now I knew they were true. Every night as I gazed up at the window I said softly to myself the word “paralysis.” It had always sounded strangely in my ears, like the word “gnomon” in the Euclid and the word “simony” in the Catechism. But now it sounded to me like the name of some maleficent and sinful being. It filled me with fear, and yet I longed to be nearer to it and to look upon its deadly work. Old Cotter was sitting at the fire, smoking, when I came downstairs to supper. While my aunt was ladling out my stirabout he said, as if returning to some former remark of his: "No, I wouldn't say he was exactly . . . but there was something queer . . . there was something uncanny about him. I'll tell you my opinion . . ." He began to puff at his pipe, no doubt arranging his opinion in his mind. Tiresome old fool! When we knew him first he used to be rather interesting, talking of faints and worms, but I soon grew tired of him and his endless stories about the distillery. "I have my own theory about it," he said. "I think it was one of those . . . peculiar cases . . . But it's hard to say . . ." He began to puff again at his pipe without giving us his theory. My uncle saw me staring and said to me: "Well, so your old friend is gone, you'll be sorry to hear." "Who?" said I. "Father Flynn." "Is he dead?" "Mr. Cotter here has just told us. He was passing by the house." I knew that I was under observation, so I continued eating as if the news had not interested me. My uncle explained to old Cotter. "The youngster and he were great friends. The old chap taught him a great deal, mind you; and they say he had a great wish for him." "God have mercy on his soul," said my aunt piously. Old Cotter looked at me for a while. I felt that his little beady black eyes were examining me, but I would not satisfy him by looking up from my plate. He returned to his pipe and finally spat rudely into the grate. The narrator’s emotions about paralysis are most analogous to which of the following situations? A lumberjack who is killed by a tree he was in the process of chopping down. A person who is afraid of dogs and refuses to go to an animal shelter to help his friend find a dog. A zebra caught and eaten by a lion. A person who is afraid of heights but still wants to look over the edge of a cliff. A person who plays the lottery every day but never wins. Concerning paralysis, the narrator says at the end of the first paragraph, "Every night as I gazed up at the window I said softly to myself the word 'paralysis.' It had always sounded strangely in my ears, like the word 'gnomon' in the Euclid and the word 'simony' in the Catechism. But now it sounded to me like the name of some maleficent and sinful being. It filled me with fear, and yet I longed to be nearer to it and to look upon its deadly work." This last sentence is the most crucial in determining the correct answer to this question; we can tell that despite being afraid of paralysis, the narrator is drawn to it and wants "to be nearer to it and to look upon its deadly work." Only two of the potential answer choices involve fear: "A person who is afraid of dogs and refuses to go to an animal shelter to help his friend find a dog" and "A person who is afraid of heights but still wants to look over the edge of a cliff." The other answer choices can be eliminated. Of the two fear-related answer choices, the one about the person who is afraid of dogs involves that person avoiding the source of his fear, whereas the other answer choice involving the person who is afraid of heights involves that person being drawn to the source of his or her fear. The narrator both fears and wants to observe paralysis, so the best answer choice is the one that conveys this mixture of being afraid of and drawn to something: "A person who is afraid of heights but still wants to look over the edge of a cliff." Adapted from The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade by Herman Melville (1857) At sunrise on a first of April, there appeared suddenly a man in cream-colors at the water-side in the city of St. Louis. His cheek was fair, his chin downy, his hair flaxen, his hat a white fur one, with a long fleecy nap. He had neither trunk, valise, carpet-bag, nor parcel. No porter followed him. He was unaccompanied by friends. From the shrugged shoulders, titters, whispers, wonderings of the crowd, it was plain that he was, in the extremest sense of the word, a stranger. In the same moment with his advent, he stepped aboard the favorite steamer Fidèle, on the point of starting for New Orleans. Stared at, but unsaluted, with the air of one neither courting nor shunning regard, but evenly pursuing the path of duty, lead it through solitudes or cities, he held on his way along the lower deck until he chanced to come to a placard nigh the captain's office, offering a reward for the capture of a mysterious impostor, supposed to have recently arrived from the East; quite an original genius in his vocation, as would appear, though wherein his originality consisted was not clearly given; but what purported to be a careful description of his person followed. As if it had been a theatre-bill, crowds were gathered about the announcement, and among them certain chevaliers, whose eyes, it was plain, were on the capitals, or, at least, earnestly seeking sight of them from behind intervening coats; but as for their fingers, they were enveloped in some myth; though, during a chance interval, one of these chevaliers somewhat showed his hand in purchasing from another chevalier, ex-officio a peddler of money-belts, one of his popular safe-guards, while another peddler, who was still another versatile chevalier, hawked, in the thick of the throng, the lives of Measan, the bandit of Ohio, Murrel, the pirate of the Mississippi, and the brothers Harpe, the Thugs of the Green River country, in Kentucky—creatures, with others of the sort, one and all exterminated at the time, and for the most part, like the hunted generations of wolves in the same regions, leaving comparatively few successors; which would seem cause for unalloyed gratulation, and is such to all except those who think that in new countries, where the wolves are killed off, the foxes increase. Pausing at this spot, the stranger so far succeeded in threading his way, as at last to plant himself just beside the placard, when, producing a small slate and tracing some words upon if, he held it up before him on a level with the placard, so that they who read the one might read the other. The words were these:— "Charity thinketh no evil.” Which of the following is most comparable to the placard in front of the captain’s quarters described in paragraph two? A wanted poster An instruction manual An advertisement for a comedian’s upcoming shows A name-card labeling the occupant of an office A lost-and-found ad What do we know about the placard? It is most distinctly described in the second paragraph; the third paragraph concerns the crowd’s reaction to it. The second paragraph says: “[The man in cream-colors] held on his way along the lower deck until he chanced to come to a placard nigh the captain's office, offering a reward for the capture of a mysterious impostor, supposed to have recently arrived from the East; quite an original genius in his vocation, as would appear, though wherein his originality consisted was not clearly given; but what purported to be a careful description of his person followed.” So, we know that the placard is “offering a reward for the capture of a mysterious impostor”; this is enough information to help us realize that the placard is most comparable to “a wanted poster.” View PSAT Critical Reading Tutors Eunyoung Georgetown University, Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience. Yale University, Bachelor in Arts, English. Columbia University in the City of New York, Masters in Business Administration, ... Arizona State University, Bachelor of Science, Psychology. 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__label__cc	0.661325	0.338675	Home / Blog / Security News Podcast: Components, Increasing Speed and Risk By Laura Paine There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don't know we don't know. -Donald Rumsfeld Just as there are known knowns, known unknowns and unknown unknowns in National Security, the same can be said for application security. The very nature of corporate programming today involves a massive amount of data sharing. The more elaborate and mission critical a project is, the more lines of code are likely to be borrowed from a library somewhere. And yet there is a counterintuitive element with that approach. There is a direct connection between the volume of code coming from elsewhere and the likelihood of security risks coming along. In the seventh edition of Veracode’s State of Software Security Report (SoSS), we found that the prevalent use of open-source and third-party components are creating unmanaged risk. To the tune of approximately 97 percent of Java applications containing at least one component with a known vulnerability. Certainly, the known unknowns – like a published vulnerability in a broadly used component – require development teams to update components, but they’re costly and more like performing brain surgery than updating apps on an iPhone. Join Tim Jarrett, Director of Product Marketing at Veracode, as he discusses the systemic risk caused by open source and third-party components, and why addressing component risk starts at the top with policy. Three Veracode Leaders Honored Among CRN’s 2019 Women of the Channel Veracode Channel Leader Leslie Bois Earns Top Channel Recognition from CRN Quick Take: Chris Eng On The Security Practitioner's Role In The Future Of... Quick Take: Advancing AppSec Requires a Partnership Between Security and... Our 2017 State of Software Security Report: Top 5 Takeaways for CISOs Podcast: Would A National Data Breach Disclosure Law Create Clarity or... Laura Paine is the senior content developer at Veracode, based in Burlington, MA. In this role, she is responsible for research, including publishing Veracode's annual State of Software Security Report, current events, and product content for the company blog. Prior to taking this role in content marketing, she was the global public relations and analyst relations manager.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404739
__label__wiki	0.526935	0.526935	Special Report: Greater Victoria ambulance crews run off their feet with overdose calls More resources, programs helping but not the end all solution Katherine Engqvist Apr. 30, 2019 6:00 p.m. BC Emergency Health Services Brad Cameron oversees ambulance operations in Greater Victoria. (Photo courtesy of BC Emergency Health Services) Local paramedics are doing what they can to keep up with the never-ending wave of calls that has come with the opioid crisis. “The sheer volume is taking its toll on paramedics, it’s physically exhausting, it’s mentally exhausting … We’re run off our feet,” explained Brad Cameron, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) supervisor of patient care for Victoria district. Which means BCEHS has to also work harder to make sure its members are healthy, both physically and mentally. A number of new programs have been implemented to help crews deal with these additional stressors and new procedures are constantly being developed to make sure they are getting the help they need. READ MORE: ‘B.C. cannot wait for action’: Top doctor urges province to decriminalize illicit drugs To help shoulder the volume of calls that came with the opioid crisis, an extra ambulance was added to the Greater Victoria rotation in 2016. At the time, it helped decrease the number of calls per unit. “But that lasted one year … and we’re continuing to get busier,” Cameron noted. Last year, BCEHS paramedics responded to more than 23,600 overdose calls – an average of 64 per day in the province. The Vancouver Island Health Authority saw approximately 17 per cent of those calls, with more than 4,102 overdoses. In the City of Victoria alone, ambulances responded to an average of four overdoses a day last year – accounting for approximately eight per cent of all BCEHS calls. In the first three months of 2019, the City of Victoria has already had 350 overdose calls. Victoria consistently records the third highest rate of overdose calls, behind Vancouver and Surrey. READ MORE: Carfentanil found in 15% of overdose deaths in January: B.C. coroner In 2018, 1,510 British Columbians died of illicit drug overdoses, according to the BC Coroners Service’s most recent data available, published in March. That translates to approximately four deaths a day and is higher than the rate of people dying from motor vehicle incidents, homicides and suicides combined. In September 2017, the provincial government allocated more than $7 million over a three-year span for the BC Coroners Service, as part of larger funding for immediate and evidence-based response to the opioid crisis. Coroners spokesperson Andy Watson noted this funding is enhancing their abilities to investigate overdose deaths and their response to the crisis, with funds being directed towards hiring and training as well as research and analysis. While some say the crisis has plateaued as there were only three more deaths in Victoria and 24 provincewide in 2018 than 2017, Cameron sees it a little differently. Ambulance crews have been kept busy with an increasing number of emergency overdose calls. (Photo courtesy of BC Emergency Health Services) Two of the reasons death rates may not have increased as dramatically in 2018, at least in Greater Victoria, is the prevalence of naloxone and the addition of a supervised consumption site on Pandora Avenue. Since opening in June 2018, the site has not had a single death. “Every second person is armed to the teeth with naloxone,” Cameron explained, adding two paramedics are also stationed at the site. As of Feb. 23, Cameron noted the site had been used more than 42,000 times. During that timeframe, there were 153 overdoses but the paramedics on site were able to divert 150 Code 3 ‘lights and sirens’ emergency calls from other ambulance crews. Those paramedics have also been building a rapport with participants and have been able to identify people who are critically ill before they are in an emergency situation. “These people are passionately averse to going to the hospital,” Cameron explained. When these paramedics are able to get them critical care before they are found unresponsive on the street it means a night or two in the hospital and not an extended stay in the intensive care unit – or death. READ MORE: B.C. opioid overdoses still killing four people a day, health officials say While many see the opioid crisis as a ‘downtown problem’ as city centres tend to have a more visible concentration of users, this epidemic isn’t limited to Victoria. “Where all the deaths are occurring are in the bedroom communities,” Cameron noted. In Colwood alone, BCEHS calls for overdoses have nearly doubled in the last year. In an effort to help stem the tide of deaths, Greater Victoria ambulance crews trialled a program where they distribute naloxone kits when they identify someone who may need one. Last year it saw tremendous success. “If they passionately refuse to go to the hospital – which is their right – we offer them one of these kits,” Cameron said. “The problem is the education component. People have overdosed and died and sitting next to them is an overdose kit.” While many think they will be able to recognize if they are starting to overdose, Cameron stressed that is not the case. “People think they can administer it themselves … [but] don’t ever, ever use alone.” Despite their best efforts, new programs and government support, Cameron noted they haven’t been able to reverse the trend, something he doesn’t see happening any time soon. “It’s now become the expected norm,” Cameron said. “I think there’s a lot of reaction … [but] we need to be proactive.” For him, that means targetting children, as young as elementary school, with more education on drugs and drug use so they don’t become a statistic. But that also means there is no immediate end to the opioid crisis in sight. This article is part one of a six-part special report on Greater Victoria’s opioid crisis. Find more at vicnews.com. For resources in Greater Victoria, find Black Press Media’s Overdose Prevention Guide online or pick up a hardcopy at our Victoria office, 818 Broughton St. katie.e@blackpress.com ‘Besieged’ B.C. farmland needs protection from oil and gas sector: report Central Saanich green-light charter for transport plan focusing on “vulnerable road users” Organizers seek input for long-awaited Oaklands community garden Oswald Park Community Garden Design Workshop coming up on Jan. 19 Live life in balance: own a home where nature meets market! Move into this thoughtfully planned Langford community in spring 2020! Vancouver Island distillery wins award for best Canadian rye whisky Shelter Point cleans up at Canadian Whisky Awards VIDEO: Cold snap brings ideal conditions for Okanagan icewine Take an inside look at how icewine is made	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404740
__label__wiki	0.528968	0.528968	Articles and Important Information TOURISM RICHMOND AWARDS FIRST EVER PACIFIC. AUTHENTIC. SCHOALRSHIP TO STEVESTON HERITAGE TOUR Categories: Press Release Richmond, BC – Tourism Richmond is proud to announce the first recipient of its Pacific. Authentic. Scholarship to The Steveston Heritage Tour. Produced in partnership by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, Britannia Shipyards, the Steveston Interurban Tram, the Steveston Museum and the Steveston Historical Society, this partnered tourism experience will be the first to receive $20,000 from the Pacific. Authentic. Scholarship from Tourism Richmond for experience development, marketing and more. The Steveston Heritage Tour is a unique experience tying together the four historical sites in a progressive story led by a professional interpreter, paired with local cuisines, tastings and craft brews at each stop. “I couldn’t be prouder to award our first scholarship to the Steveston Heritage Tour,” said Eda Koot, Chair of Tourism Richmond. “The Pacific. Authentic. Scholarship was created to invest in experience development and to help build new experiences for our city. The Heritage Tour is blends history, culinary and culture seamlessly and I’ve no doubt it’ll sell out – fast!” “The Steveston Historical Society is excited to collaborate with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, Britannia Shipyards, and Interurban Tram in this tourism initiative,” says Linda Barnes, Chair of the Steveston Historical Society. “This scholarship will allow our organizations to develop a truly authentic Steveston tour for travellers seeking a cultural, heritage-focused experience!” The Steveston Historical Tour attractions include: The Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site – Visitors step back in time as they tour the community of boatyards, canneries, residences and stores from a time when fishing and boatbuilding were flourishing industries on the Fraser River. Steveston Interurban Tram – Learn about Tram Car 1220, one of only seven British Columbia Electric Rail operated trams left. Tram Car 1220 tells the story of Richmond’s transportation heritage and how one rail line helped develop the City of Richmond we know today. Steveston Museum – Housed inside Steveston’s first bank and adjacent to the Japanese Fisherman’s Benevolent Society Building, visitors will learn more about the Nikkei history in Steveston. Gulf of Georgia National Historic Site – The tour ends at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, where visitors will enjoy a guided tour of the historic cannery and learn how the once-thriving fishing industry lured people from vast cultural backgrounds to Canada’s west coast in the late 1800s. Each attraction will be paired with a culinary tasting. Tastings are subject to change and are designed to fit the theme of each attraction. For instance, visitors will be invited to taste locally crafted artisan sake at Steveston Museum. This highly-anticipated tour will launch in the fall, with a tour in October and more coming in 2019. Join the Steveston Heritage Tour and embark on a cultural journey of Steveston’s historic sites. Ticket sales open in late August and are $65 per person, with a maximum of 35 people on each tour. For more information about the Tourism Richmond Pacific. Authentic. Scholarship, please click here. About the Pacific. Authentic. Scholarship: Launched by Tourism Richmond in January 2018, the Pacific. Authentic. Scholarship focuses on mentorship, financing, investment and support for the city’s tourism industry. Successful applicants can receive up to $20,000 in funding towards the development and marketing of a new partnered tourism experience. Along with funding, Tourism Richmond will aid in project management, marketing coaching and support. Applications for the 2019 Pacific. Authentic. Scholarship will open on September 4, 2018. About Tourism Richmond: Tourism Richmond is a non-profit destination marketing organization (DMO). The primary mandate of Tourism Richmond is to enhance awareness about the destination through sales and marketing initiatives and by providing excellent visitor and member services. Ultimately, the organization’s goal is to increase economic activity related to tourism for the City of Richmond and all stakeholders. In 2010, Tourism Richmond earned B.C.’s DMO Professional Excellence Award and shared another two awards with the City of Richmond, the Sport Tourism Community Legacy Award at the annual BC Tourism Industry Awards, and the Community Excellence Award from the Union of BC Municipalities. Tourism Richmond is British Columbia’s 4th largest DMO. Lesley Chang Manager, Communications Email: lchang@tourismrichmond.com Industry Newsletter (76)	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404745
__label__wiki	0.533572	0.533572	Weird Worm Home Gaming Fortnite Download For PC (How, Where, Alternative, System Requirements, Is It Free)... img source: androidcentral.com Fortnite Download For PC (How, Where, Alternative, System Requirements, Is It Free) 2019 Christopher Ester Fortnite is an online video game developed by Epic Games which was released on July 25. 2017. It is partially free to play, the mode “Battle Royale” is free but players can buy some skins which are just cosmetic so there is no impact on the game. The second part of the game is the mode “Save the world” which isn’t free to play the prize tag on the mode is $39.99 for “Standard Edition”. Fortnite has over 200 million players worldwide and at some point was the most played game. It is available on PC, Apple( iMac, iOS Devices), PlayStation, XBOX and Nintendo Switch. img source: vg247.com To download the game it is pretty much an easy procedure. The user goes to the official site of the Fortnite, in the section “download” the user picks the operating system(which he uses) and automatically download starts for the Epic Games Launcher. After the installation in the launcher, the user needs to make an account or he can link accounts such as Facebook, Google, Playstation, etc. After that launcher when logged in starts the download for the game and afterward automatically installs it. There is no alternative download possibility as the game needs to have an account to launch the game. img source: idgesg.net The system requirements aren’t demanding for power but there will be consequences on the game look and flow. Components Minimum system requirements Recommended system requirements Graphics Intel HD 4000 or Intel Iris Pro 5200 (Mac) GeForce Nvidia GTX660 Processor Intel i3-2100 Intel i5-2300 Operating System Windows 7/8/10 64-bit + Mac OSX Sierra (10.12.6+) Windows 7/8/10 64-bit + Mac OSX Sierra (10.13.6+) The difference between the two modes Fortnite “Save the world” is PvE ( players versus environment) like some tower defense game. In the mode, there is a variety of monsters and crazy good looking guns which players can equip. With expanding the bases to fight off the monsters, they are also getting missions to complete for the campaign. img source: dexerto.com Fortnite “Battle Royale” is PvP (player versus players), the mod is basically the last man standing. 100 players get dropped on a map and they need to show survival skills (killing other players), to find some weapons, and various other items that will help for the outcome of the game. This mode compared to the “Save the world” has a lower tier and less mystical guns, players have the availability to buy cosmetics for glow sounds particles, skins of the guns, etc. It is just to make the players looking better than the others, in practice players don’t need to give any amount of money to play this game. To buy such items players can directly buy from the “Store” using an in-game currency called V-Bucks, for example, 10000 V-Bucks costs $9,99. There is new skin Imperial Stormtrooper just released, and you can buy it for 1.500 V-blocks. Even though it is a PVP mode, there are several sub-modes that players can choose before the game. Solo: Battle it out on your own. Duos: Squad up with a friend. Squads: Choose two or three others (players can invite their friends up to three). 50v50: Battle of two teams of 50 each, there is a possibility for extra loot on this mode. Playground: It is basically a practice tool so the player can try out the weapons and build massive structures. Steady Storm: In other words fast mode, instead of the storm that shrinks and holding for some period (like in any other mode), the storm moves and shrinks continuously. For players who bought Fortnite Battle Pass, they got one more mode to play “Fortnite Creative” it was launched on December 6, 2018, at the start of Season 7 of Fornite Battle Royale. In this mode, players got their private island where they could build buildings such as battle arenas, race tracks and anything else that players would get to their imagination. Players would be able to invite friends to the island and participate in unofficial games such as race tracks and jumping courses. Initially, the idea was that only who got Battle Pass will have this mode but on December 13 they released it for free, so now everyone can play it. img source: cdn.com Until recently iOS users could play Fortnite only if they get invitation link on their email, nowadays to play Fortnite on iOS is pretty much easy to find and download, the player should go to the official website of Fortnite and choose his device afterward the user will be relocated to the AppStore. On the other side for Android users, they can also play but many devices aren’t jet supported. Android users should go to the website www.fortnite.com/android and download the app version of Epic Games Launcher (launcher was introduced recently because they released another game called Battle Breakers), after installing it they can choose Fortnite to get downloaded or even the new game Battle Breakers. Fortnite is a game that got a big success on gaming consoles such as PlayStation 4 and XBOX as they are currently on top of the downloads. Because of this success, Fortnite managed to make the game basically cross-platform, this means that people who have XBOX can play with Playstation users and the Nintendo Switch users can play with the smartphone users(iOS/Android). Also, Fortnite allowed players to make cross-platform parties this means that the Nintendo Switch users if invited can play with PlayStation users. This is good because some people can not afford to have PlayStation but still, they can play with their friends online at any time. img source: cbsistatic.com In 2019 Fornite was nominated on 15 awards and have won 8, some of the awards are “Online Fame of the Year”, “Mobile Game of the Year”, “Best Multiplayer/Competitive Game”, “Best Evolving Game”. 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__label__cc	0.612298	0.387702	SPARK® Media Public/Private Friendly WiFi SPARK® System Integrators SPARK® Vendors The Platform (22) by Ian Spark Digital Transformation in the NHS - Are We Moving Fast Enough? Back to Blog Listings / Digital Transformation in the NHS - Are We Moving Fast Enough? In 2013, then Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt announced his plans to migrate the NHS from paper to tablet. A decision that will cost over £4 billion, this digitalisation offers the NHS the chance to meet the demands set out in the Five Year Forward View and provide patients with higher quality care and services that are easier to access. But are we moving fast enough? We’ll analyse what’s being done and what still needs to be done. What’s the Current State of the Digital Transformation? In January 2017, free WiFi was rolled out in approximately 1,000 GP surgeries across the country and by February 2018, 11.3 million patients had been registered for online health services and 1.9 million repeat prescriptions had been ordered online. It seemed that the NHS was making good progress. The UK Government plans to provide free WiFi in every NHS building by 2020. Encouraging the use of such technology will help cut paperwork and errors, alert health staff to medical issues and improve overall patient experience in the process. But, a recent survey involving 102 NHS IT leaders found that 17 percent of NHS Trusts haven’t got a digital transformation strategy in place and a further 24 percent have only just started one. While this might not be the majority, it still suggests that preparing and implementing digital transformation strategies isn’t a priority for some Trusts. It may even suggest some Trusts don’t see digitalisation as important at all. Why did the NHS Need to be Digitalised? Recording and storing information in physical format has been replaced by digital storage systems which are not only more streamlined, but they’re also more convenient and easier to access. The NHS has arguably been one of the slowest bodies to adapt to the change. In fact, according to the British Medical Journal (BMJ), it’s reported to be 20 years behind the private sector with its use of technology. But it’s time to change because the lack of digitalisation is majorly slowing down the NHS staff. For instance, a BMJ article discussing the NHS’ digital move stated that administration had roughly been taking up 70 percent of a junior doctor’s time. This meant less time was spent with patients. Digitalisation will not only free up this time, it’ll also make it easier to track down medical records and deliver quality healthcare. This is why reports that some NHS Trusts aren’t prioritising digitalisation are significant. These Trusts are likely to be missing out on the many benefits that the digital era can bring to healthcare. For example, WiFi can: Help provide a better patient experience and reduce complaints Help boost working efficiency among NHS staff Help with resource allocation and provide a better organised Trust WiFi can boost a patient’s experience in a hospital or other NHS building in a variety of ways. For starters, it can help provide instant access to any health-related information a patient might want to know. Trusts can offer a digital patient infotainment solution which contains features that, for example, allow patients to check into appointments online and wayfinding applications so they can easily navigate their way to the consultation room. There are some infotainment solutions that offer additional capabilities - for example, live TV, radio, films on demand, meal ordering and information about their health, all to the patient’s own device. Features like these prevent patients from feeling as though they are “hostages” to their health condition by keeping them entertained and “in the loop” about their care. This helps to significantly boost their patient experience and reduce complaints. In addition, a modern infotainment solution can include feedback tools, such as the Friends and Family Test, integrated into their system. There may also be advertising banners reminding patients to give feedback. This is important because feedback is essential if a Trust is going to keep improving its healthcare service. But it’s too easy for patients to not fill in surveys, whether it’s because they’ve forgotten, they’re too busy or they simply don’t want to. Because a good patient infotainment solution can help improve a patient’s mood, this can leave them more likely to be cooperative and want to provide helpful feedback. This then has a knock-on effect on patient complaints as feedback helps a Trust improve its service which further reduces complaints. And the cycle goes on. When people arrive in hospitals, they often need help in finding their way around from the staff. This can distract NHS staff from carrying out their other vital duties because they’re dealing with non-medical queries. A digital patient infotainment solution can give patients and visitors the power of information, telling them anything they might want to know about the hospital, such as wayfinding, reading the food menu, or checking into appointments. This relieves some of the burden from NHS staff, allowing them to focus on their other more vital, medical-related tasks which helps to boost productivity. It may seem that WiFi is only there to help patients and visitors stay connected but it actually offers so much more. For example, WiFi data can provide smart analytics that help with resource allocation so a Trust can run more efficiently. With WiFi data, NHS Trusts can collect valuable analytics which give insight into anonymous patient trends such as the busiest times, how long people stay and how they tend to move across the site (in the form of heat maps). This can give Trusts an idea of how to allocate their resources and promote smart spending. For instance, knowing when the busiest times in the hospital are means management can arrange work rotas more effectively. Knowing how long people stay and how they move across the site can allow Trusts to place particular services, such as a gift shop or other concession, to help keep visitors entertained. This means Trusts can create an environment which is more seamless and pleasant. In addition, feedback gathered via the digital patient infotainment solution can help Trusts improve on their services even more. Going Digital Isn’t Just About Being Up to Date - it Helps the NHS Stay Patient-Centric The NHS’ transformation isn’t just because every other organisation, agency and government body is adapting to the digital era. It helps the NHS keep the patient at its very centre in many ways - from boosting their healthcare experience to improving a Trust’s efficiency. These benefits can’t be ignored. If you’d like to find out more about the innovative digital features that the NHS can make best use of, download our brochure for SPARK® Media. SPARK® Media is a suite of solutions designed to empower both patients and healthcare professionals by providing features like entertainment services, engagement and clinical access. Take a look at what it can do for your Trust below. Ian Spark Ian joins WiFi SPARK with extensive industry experience. As Head of Healthcare, Ian manages relationships across WiFi SPARK’s client base of NHS Trusts and Boards. 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__label__wiki	0.641967	0.641967	Buying Music How to Rip Music from a CD to a Computer Co-authored by wikiHow Staff \| Tech Tested Explore this Article Using iTunes Using Windows Media Player Questions & Answers Related Articles This article was co-authored by our trained team of editors and researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article meets our high standards. The wikiHow Tech Team also followed the article's instructions and validated that they work. Learn more... This wikiHow teaches you how to rip the songs from an audio CD onto your computer. You can use both iTunes and Windows Media Player to do so. Using iTunes Insert the CD into your computer. Place the audio CD that you want to rip logo side-up in your computer's CD drive. If a pop-up window appears when inserting the CD, close it before proceeding. If you're using a Mac (or a Windows computer that doesn't have a CD drive), you'll need to attach an external CD drive to your computer for this step. Open iTunes. Click or double-click the iTunes app icon, which resembles a multicolored musical note on a white background. If you don't have iTunes installed, download and install it before proceeding. Click the "CD" button. It's in the top-left corner of the iTunes window. This will take you to the CD's page. Click Import CD. This button is in the upper-right side of the page. Clicking it prompts a pop-up window to appear. Select an audio format. Click the "Import using" drop-down box at the top of the drop-down menu, then click the format in which you want to import the audio CD's contents. For example, you would click MP3 encoder to rip the music to MP3 files on your computer. By default, iTunes will save the CD's files as AAC files, which are playable with most audio players and actually have higher inherent quality than MP3 files. Select an audio quality if necessary. Click the "Setting" drop-down box, then click the quality with which you want to import the files. For example, if you want to import the audio files in extremely high quality, you would click the Higher Quality option in the drop-down menu. Click OK. It's at the bottom of the pop-up window. Doing so prompts iTunes to begin importing your CD. Wait for the songs to finish importing. Once the import is complete, iTunes will make a confirmation chime, and the progress bar will disappear from the top of the iTunes window. Go to and open the album in your library. Click Music in the upper-left side of the iTunes page, then scroll down to the imported CD's album and click the album once to open it. Right-click one of the songs. It doesn't matter which song you right-click as long as the song is in the album you imported. A drop-down menu will appear. On a Mac, click once the song, then click File in the upper-left corner of the screen. Click Show in Windows Explorer. This is in the drop-down menu. Doing so opens the folder location of the imported songs; at this point, you're free to move, rename, copy, or edit them as you please. If you're using a Mac, click Show in Finder here instead. Using Windows Media Player If you're using a computer that doesn't have a CD drive, you'll need to attach an external CD drive to your computer for this step. Open Start . Click the Windows logo in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Open Windows Media Player. Type windows media player into the Start window, then click Windows Media Player at the top of the Start window. If you don't see Windows Media Player at the top of the Start window, it isn't installed on your computer. You'll need to install and use iTunes instead. Select your CD. Click your CD's name in the left-hand side of the Windows Media Player window. Click Rip settings. It's at the top of the Windows Media Player window. A drop-down menu will appear. Select More options…. This is in the Rip settings drop-down menu. A new window will open. Select a format. Click the "Format" drop-down box, then click the format you want to use (e.g., MP3) in the drop-down menu. Windows Media Player's default format (WMA) isn't compatible with some audio players, so it's best to choose a more popular format like MP3. Select a rip location. Click Change... in the "Rip music to this location" section, then select a folder (e.g., Desktop) and click OK. Click OK. It's at the bottom of the window. Doing so will save your settings and close the window. Click Rip CD. This tab is at the top of the Windows Media Player window. Your CD will begin ripping to your specified file location. Wait for the CD to finish ripping. Once Windows Media Player alerts you that the process is complete, you can proceed. Find your music files. Go to the folder location you selected, double-click the "Unknown artist" folder, and double-click the album folder inside. This will display all of the music files your ripped; at this point, you're free to move, rename, copy, or edit them as you please. Will the songs on the CD remain there? It's just copying, right? The songs will remain on the CD. It will just copy them to the desired path on your computer. Do I need to put a folder in the library first? Not necessarily. There is already a folder created by the library. What you can do is to rename that folder from the default 'untitled' to a name of your choice. How do I do it on a laptop? Use the same process as a PC (computer). You can't rip from a CD if the laptop doesn't have a CD drive. Where is Windows media player? There are many ways to open Windows media player. To open the app, you need to press the Windows key and R at the same time, then type in "wmplayer" (without quotes), then click on OK. You can also click on the start button and type in "windows media player" without quotes, and click on Windows media player. Can I copy music to flash drive after I finish ripping from CD? Yes. After you have finished ripping from the CD, you should be able to copy the music files to any USB drive. How do I burn music to a blank CD? Choose the software of your choice, like Nero, Ashampoo, NTI and many more. For Windows Media player, when you go to the right pane, the burn option will be there. Do I need to manually put in the titles of songs? Yes, if you are ripping an audio CD but if its an MP3 then you don't need to because the titles are already on the CD. Do I have to be online to rip music from a CD to my computer? No, you don't have to be online. This can be done offline since it's just copying the tracks from the physical CD onto your computer. My Windows Media Player doesn't have a "Rip" button. What should I do? It can also display as "Copy CD". Same thing. After putting CD tracks on my computer, the tracks only play one at a time, it doesn't continue to the next track. What should I do? With Windows Media Player it's possible to make playlists. When you add all your song to a playlist, they will continue to play. Some songs may be covered by copyright laws which may prevent the distribution of songs. Copying a CD for backup purposes is OK, but giving it to family and friends or selling it to the public is not. Unfortunately, ripping a CD via Windows Media Player will result in a group of untitled tracks (e.g., "Track 1", "Track 2", etc.). You'll need to re-title these by hand, as WMP's album information lookup tool no longer works. Rip DVDs with VLC Build a CD Collection Download Music from Spotify Download Music to MP3 Players Download Songs from SoundCloud Create a Download Link for MP3 Get Free Music for an Mp3 Player Save Music from Websites Download Free Music to iTunes Get Music on the Kindle Download Free Music Categories: Downloading Music Español: extraer música desde un CD a tu ordenador, Italiano: Copiare i Brani Musicali da un CD a un Computer, Português: Passar a Música de um CD para o Computador, Русский: извлечь музыку с компакт диска на компьютер, Deutsch: Musik von einer CD auf den Computer rippen, Français: copier la musique d'un CD sur un ordinateur, Bahasa Indonesia: Menyalin Musik dari CD ke Komputer, Nederlands: Muziek rippen van een cd naar een computer, 中文: 将CD翻录至电脑, العربية: نسخ الموسيقى من اسطوانة إلى جهاز كمبيوتر, ไทย: Rip เพลงจากแผ่น CD ลงคอมพิวเตอร์, Tiếng Việt: Chép nhạc từ đĩa CD sang máy tính Tested By: wikiHow Technology Team Sreyas Vidyasagar "Thank you very much for this detailed article. God bless you! The procedure worked like a charm!" Larry W. "The instructions were totally accurate. The pictures made it easy to follow the instructions. I could not have done it without the instructions. Outstanding job on this article!"..." more Mary Delaney "This article was great in helping me (a computer illiterate) actually download music. I am so amazed! Thanks." Bob Holley "At 73, I never knew what "rip" meant. Now I feel comfortable ripping way." Ren White "Very easy-to-understand, helpful advice. " Emmanuel Takyi "Now I can rip songs from CD's." Andrew Vella "Great and easy! Thanks."	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404759
__label__cc	0.642028	0.357972	Alert October 31, 2012 Reminder: FCC CALM Act Rules Take Effect December 13 The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act rules, which regulate the loudness level of commercial advertisements on television, will take effect December 13, 2012. As described in detail in a prior Client Alert, the rules apply to digital TV broadcasters, digital cable operators and other digital multichannel video programming distributors (MVPD) and require ads to be transmitted at a loudness level that comports with the programming they accompany. The FCC's CALM Act rules are limited to television station and MVPD responsibilities, and compliance ultimately rests with these programming distributors. Steps that television stations and MVPDs must take to comply with the rules differ depending on whether the commercials are "inserted" by the television station or MVPD or "embedded" from an upstream programmer, and received by the television station or MVPD. For inserted commercials, a television station or MVPD will be deemed in compliance if it uses measuring equipment to ensure that a commercial's loudness volume matches the loudness volume of the programming content. Television stations and MVPDs can comply by meeting the Advanced Television Systems Committee A/85 Recommended Practice (ATSC A/85 RP) standards, which measure and control the audio loudness of digital programming, including commercials. The equipment must be installed and functional by December 13, 2012. For commercials that an upstream programmer embeds and send to the programming distributor, the programming distributor may comply either by (1) using a real-time processor or (2) falling into a regulatory "safe harbor." To qualify for the safe harbor, the programming distributor must obtain a compliance certification by December 13, 2012 from the upstream programmer, and it must have no reason to believe that the certification is false. Kathleen A. Kirby kkirby@wiley.law Henry Gola hgola@wiley.law Telecom, Media & Technology	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404760
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__label__wiki	0.656922	0.656922	Many new things All the biggest new features coming in Windows 10 October 2018 Update Microsoft's next big feature update for Windows 10 is arriving in October! Here's all the biggest changes you can expect to see when that update is ready. Zac Bowden It can be hard to keep track of all the big new features and changes Microsoft is making in the next feature update to Windows 10, officially called the Windows 10 October 2018 Update and formerly codenamed "Redstone 5." So, we put together a one-stop shop detailing all the biggest new changes Microsoft is currently working on for Redstone 5. Microsoft may decide to cut or delay some of the features throughout the course of Redstone 5 development, but for now, here's what you can expect. We'll update this article periodically with noteworthy features that get added to Redstone 5 preview builds over the course of development. 1. Dark File Explorer If you're a fan of dark mode in Windows 10, Microsoft is finally (finally) adding dark mode to the File Explorer and context menus. Yes, it's happening. Dark mode is one step closer to being all inclusive to the OS, meaning you won't be blinded in the middle of the night when you just want to go hunting for a Word document. The dark mode in File Explorer will be enabled via the dark mode switch in Settings, so if you've already got dark mode enabled in Windows 10 and you upgrade to Redstone 5, File Explorer will automatically be in dark mode when the upgrade is complete. 2. Cloud Clipboard Copying and pasting content in Windows 10 is about to get a lot easier. With Cloud Clipboard, Microsoft is creating a virtual clipboard that can be shared across all your Windows 10 devices, allowing you to copy something on one PC and then paste it on another. This is useful if you're someone with multiple Windows 10 devices. It may even come to smartphones at some point. If you don't have multiple devices, Cloud Clipboard may still be useful. Cloud Clipboard logs all the things you copy in a single session, which you can then refer to later. This is great if you copied something in the morning and can't find it again. Just open Cloud Clipboard and look back through all the things you copied that day. It'll be there, allowing you to copy it back to your clipboard without leaving the app you're currently in. 3. Snipping Tool If you're a frequent taker of screenshots, Microsoft has updated the screen snipping tool in the next version of Windows 10 with a new modern experience that works much better. Now, you can press ALT + Shift + S to open Screen Snip, and from there you have a few new options. You can crop a square screenshot, or a custom shaped one. You can also take a full-screen screenshot. This new experience will then pop up a notification, which when tapped will jump you straight into a new dedicated Screen Sketch app. In short, this app allows you to edit the screenshot you just took, with the ability to add annotations with Windows Ink or text. It's a much more refined screenshotting experience that many will love. 4. New search experience Microsoft is listening to its users and pulling Cortana out of Windows Search in Redstone 5 … sort of. The next version of Windows 10 will have a new search experience that deemphasizes Cortana's features and puts search at the forefront of its UI. Different search categories are showcased at the top of the search panel, with Cortana's pick-up-where-you-left-off activities being showcased below that. Searching for stuff also has a new experience, with a new dual-panel UI that makes searching for apps, documents, and more, much easier. Search is much wider now, allowing for more content and information to be displayed on screen. 5. New Game Bar Are you a gamer on Windows 10? Well, Microsoft has completely redesigned the built-in Game Bar to make it more useful for PC gamers when within a game. No longer is it just a quick-bar for taking screenshots and recording video; it now showcases useful performance information such as CPU, GPU, and RAM usage. It's also been redesigned, featuring a much cleaner UI that's easier to understand. All its original social features are still there, but it's now much more detailed and useful for even hardcore gamers who don't use Mixer. It's also now accessible from the Start Menu on Windows 10, to better highlight it as a feature for those who might not know it exists. 6. Microsoft Edge As with every new Windows 10 update, Microsoft Edge has received a notable list of changes, including better performance, a new Hub UI and Setting UI, and subtle design tweaks such as drop-shadow effects behind tabs. If you've been holding off using Edge as your default, it might be worth giving it another try with Redstone 5. 7. Notepad You read that right, for the first time in a long time, Microsoft has updated the legacy Notepad program in Windows 10. It now features Unix/Linux line endings (LF) and Macintosh line endings (CR) in addition to being able to zoom in and out of text, right click text to search with Bing, and wrap text when using Line numbers. Pretty neat! So much more ... These are just the biggest new features and changes coming in the next version of Windows 10. For a much more detailed list, including other smaller features and changes, make sure you check out our Windows 10 Redstone 5 changelog post, which we update weekly. Updated August 13, 2018: We updated this with all the latest features current in the Redstone 5 preview builds. Honey I shrunk the computer! These are the best PC sticks for when you're on the move Instant computer, just add a screen! 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__label__wiki	0.752971	0.752971	Canada pension firm acquires NextEra portfolio 3 April 2018 by Craig Richard CANADA: Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has agreed to acquire a 394.2MW portfolio from a NextEra Energy yieldco, including four wind projects and two solar projects. The 149MW Jericho project comprises 92 GE 1.6-100 turbines The investment firm will acquire the six assets, including the 59.9MW Bluewater, 22.9MW Conestogo, 149MW Jericho, and 122.4MW Summerhaven wind farms, from NextEra Energy Partners for C$741 million ($574 million), it announced. The portfolio also includes the Moore and Sambra solar PV facilities, both 20MW. All six sites are situated in the eastern province of Ontario. Affiliates of NextEra Energy Partners, which developed and currently operate the portfolio, will continue to serves as the operator under a ten-year agreement. CPPIB will also assume $689 million of NextEra Energy Partners’ existing debt as part of the agreement. NextEra Energy Partners expects to "accretively redeploy the proceeds from this transaction to acquire higher-yielding US assets from either third parties or (parent company) NextEra Energy Resources", chairman and chief executive officer Jim Robo said. The sale is expected to close during the second quarter of 2018 and is subject to regulatory approval and satisfactory customary closing conditions, NextEra Energy Partners added. The transaction is valued at approximately ten times CPPIB's operating profit (Ebitda) and a 10% cash yield, based on 2019 estimates, the investors stated. It is the CPPIB’s "third significant investment in the global renewables sector", the investors added. In December 2017, CPPIB agreed to form a joint venture (JV) with Votorantim Energia (the energy subsidiary of Brazil’s Votorantim Group) focusing on investments and developments in the Brazilian power generation sector. And in January 2018, it invested $144 million in Indian renewable energy developer ReNew Power. CPPIB this month invested a further $247 million in the company to help finance its acquisition of Ostro Energy. CPPIB and Enbridge to pursue European offshore wind Canada adds 340MW in 2017 Canadian pension firm buys Renew Power share Quinbrook buys 223.5MW portfolio from NextEra NextEra triples US target Nextera will double investment in wind and solar	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404763
__label__wiki	0.761247	0.761247	Eastlands Embakasi Karen and Langata Kileleshwa Kilimani, Hurlingham and Ngong Road Muthaiga Nairobi West Pangani and Eastleigh Riverside area Runda and Gigiri Thika Road Where to live in Nairobi All News All Politics Politics in Nairobi Anti-corruption investigations go ahead. Politics 10 Oct, 2007 President Mwai Kibaki of the Party of National Unity (PNU) has refused to sign into law a bill limiting the powers of the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC). Approved by parliament in mid Septemb... Odinga launches presidential campaign. Raila Odinga, leader of the opposition party Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has opened his campaign to succeed Mwai Kibaki as the fourth president of Kenya when the country goes to the polls in Dec... Preparations for elections can begin. Preparations for the upcoming general and local government elections can now go ahead following a high court ruling which rejected a case brought against the electoral commission of Kenya over a Ksh 4... Moi backs Kibaki for re-election. Politics 02 Sep, 2007 Women’s quota in Kenyan parliament. Politics 08 Aug, 2007 Kenyan women have launched a campaign calling for a women New voter registration drive in March. Politics 08 Feb, 2007 The national electoral commission has announced a new voter registration campaign in March for general elections later this year. The initiative follows an initial drive in August-September last year,... Voter registration underway ahead of 2007 general election. Kenyas electoral commission has launched an effort to get over five million new voters onto its books in readiness for the next general election, which will be held some time in 2007. According to the... Dickson Wathika re-elected as Nairobi mayor. Politics 22 Jul, 2006 Outgoing Nairobi mayor Dickson Wathika has been chosen by the city council to serve a second two-year term in an internal election marred by bottle- and furniture-throwing and fighting between council... Good governance meeting opens. Politics 07 May, 2006 Members of parliament (MPs) from all over the world have gathered for the 114th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) assembly on good governance in Nairobi. The meeting the sixth to be held in Africa in t... Regional integration yes or no? Politics 29 Apr, 2006 Over the next few months academics, church leaders and civil society representatives are to be consulted over plans to create a regional political federation with neighbouring Tanzania and Uganda. The... First ... 5 6 7 8 9 Page 9 of 9	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404764
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__label__cc	0.701304	0.298696	Home / The Webstix Blog / How to Use Email to Get More Business How to Use Email to Get More Business Wednesday, 28 May 2014 3:22 pm \| Written by Tony Herman Let's Talk Email for a Minute OK, just sort of a toungue in cheek reminder here... Everyone at your company using email for your domain name to do business needs to have an email signature set up. Practically every email program or service out there lets you do this. It's so that people can contact you easily. If you don't have it, you're making it more difficult for them to contact you. It's a basic thing but I'm surprised how many people I come into contact with are not doing this. Make sure it lists your website as well so that you get more traffic to your website. An email signature should contain: Your company name (and tag line) Company phone and fax Your direct line (if you have one) Your website address (it's good to have the "https://" in there to make sure it's a link) Should you compose plain text or HTML (formatted) emails? To make sure your emails show up looking correctly (you want clear communication), go with plain text. My biggest pet peeve is email programs that add in line breaks. They get so difficult to read after a while - turn them off and you'll get people responding to you more quickly. Should you attach your logo in your signature? Absolutely not. Your logo is good to have there for branding but if you're sending it as an attachment every time, then you're doing it wrong. There's a better way to do it so that it's not seen as an attachment each time. Sometimes I'm looking at emails for an attachment someone is sent me and I have to go through all of their emails because they ALL have attachments... which just happens to be their logo or social media icons. Having a proper email signature set up is basic. This should almost go without saying but it's good to make sure it's set up. You'll see more business going to your website and your customers and vendors more happy to communicate with you. Even setting up a company-wide standard is a great idea so that email signatures are consistent across your company. Everyone sends out and replies to a LOT of email, so make sure you're doing it right. How to Increase Sales with Your E-Commerce Website Why Your Current Website Isn't Working How is My Website Hosting Transferred to Webstix?	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404769
__label__wiki	0.743827	0.743827	ABQ taxi business bought by company looking to compete with Uber, Lyft by admin \| Dec 14, 2018 \| Media \| 0 comments ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque’s oldest cab company is making a big change to try to take back some of the business that’s shifted to ride-sharing services over the last few years. The old “Yellow-Checker Cab” company was recently bought out by a new owner that’s renamed the taxi business “zTrip.” The new owners are positioning themselves as a so-called “better choice” by combing elements of traditional taxicab services with those of ride-share services. “We like to bill ourselves as the perfect hybrid between a rideshare vehicle and a taxi cab,” said Bill George, President and CEO of zTrip. Over the last few months, George’s company has been buying up old taxi businesses across the U.S., including Yellow-Checker Cab in Albuquerque. So far, zTrip is now in 19 U.S. cities across states like Colorado, Texas, Kansas and Florida. “We saw what the fleets were in Albuquerque,” said George. “There was a lack of an investment, there was a lack of investment in technology in the vehicles.” An old fleet of cars is just one of the reasons some people say they’ve turned away from traditional cab services in recent years. “They’re a little sketchy, smelly,” Albuquerque resident Jennifer told KRQE News 13 Wednesday when asked about her thoughts on old cab services. Others have complained about the comfort and price of old cabs. “It’s just charging you while you’re at a red light, so the meters going up,” said Jessica of old-style cab service. Meanwhile, ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have taken off in popularity in the metro area. Those services hire local drivers to use their own private cars to give rides. With Uber and Lyft, customers can only get a ride through their use of a smartphone app. CEO Bill George says zTrip is different than ride sharing. “We want to be a better choice from the safety aspect, from the insurance aspect,” said George. The company says it screens and hires all zTrip drivers. The company also owns the entire fleet of cars used for rides, including handicap accessible vehicles. To compete with on-demand ride-sharing services, George says zTrip also has an app that works just like Uber or Lyft’s. George says their pricing is comparable too, with no surge pricing as is commonly seen with ride-sharing services. People can also call zTrip directly to book a ride, or hail a driver from the side of the street. “Here’s what a taxicab does really well, here’s what a rideshare does really well, what if we bridged that gap and put both of them together?” said George. Albuquerque is zTrip’s first service area in New Mexico, but the company says it’s still looking to expand. By: Chris McKee Posted: Dec 13, 2018 10:25 PM MST	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404772
__label__wiki	0.877565	0.877565	Watch The Love Guru "His Karma is Huge" The Love Guru, released in 2008 is yet another amazing performance by the amazing character actor, Mike Meyers. Lauded for his ability to create hilarious and sympathetic characters, he brings the title role to life in his depiction of Pitka, the Love Guru. Facing a mid-life crisis, hockey player Darren Roanoke, played by actor Romany Malco, is challenged on the ice after his wife takes up with competitor, Jacques Grande- played brilliantly by Justin Timberlake. Adding to Roanoke's dismay is Grande's reputation as being a ladies man, well-endowed in areas that make Roanoke insecure about his own masculinity and in the future of his marriage. As a last ditch effort to revive his career and win the coveted hockey championship trophy, the team owner, played by the beautiful and talented Jessica Alba, hires Pitka to intervene. She is new to her role as team owner and has got something to prove to the team as well as the fans. Through a series of exercises and embarrassing misadventures, Roanoke becomes the reluctant student working with Pitka to salvage his career and save his marriage. Vern Troyer appears as the crusty Coach Cherkov, who has little use for Pitka. What ensues is nothing short of hilarious. Pitka's punchy wisdom and overt sexuality set the tone for shenanigans and naughtiness that result in the reunion of Roanoke and his wife, victory on the ice, and love for all in the end. While the entire cast works well together, it is the performance of Timberlake as the conceited and macho Grande that steals the show. From his accent to his hip gyrations, Timberlake shines as the smarmy Grande, who we love to loathe. Fans will love the reunion of Meyers and Troyer, legendary for the Austin Powers' trilogy. Funny and fresh, The Love Guru satisfies those craving a dose of the comic genius made famous by Mike Meyers. Jessica Simpson, Kanye West, Mike Myers, Deepak Chopra More Like The Love Guru Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Free with Library Card Also starring Jessica Simpson Private Valentine: Blonde & Dangerous Also starring Kanye West Kanye West - Unauthorized Mixtape, Inc. Watch The Love Guru Trailer The Love Guru' \| Critics' Picks \| The New York Times\|2:47 Watch The Love Guru Online - Watch online anytime: Stream, Download, Buy The Love Guru is available to watch free on Pluto TV, Hoopla and stream, download, buy on demand at Amazon Prime, Netflix, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play, FandangoNow, iTunes, YouTube VOD online. The Love Guru News	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404777
__label__cc	0.524237	0.475763	Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Homes Send Flowers for Cecil Cecil H. Fitzgeralds Obituary for Cecil Fitzgeralds Cecil H. Fitzgeralds, age 91, of Herington, entered his heavenly home on January 8, 2020, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on February 7, 1928, at Lamoni, Iowa, the son of Theodore Roosevelt and Mildred Faye (Banks) Fitzgeralds. During the depression he traveled with his dad picking fruit. They would send the money home to his mother to pay living expenses. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II in the Phillipine Islands, as a Seaman First Class. Cecil married Judith (Judy) Higginbothan on June 8, 1956. They were the parents of Colleen, Cecil, Jr., Michael, David, Lori, and Keith. The family moved to Herington in 1964. He was a mechanic and liked working on motor vehicles. He was a race car driver but had to give it up to provide for the family. Cecil had his own service and operated the Champion Gas Station. Later on he worked for Tatge’s and Timm’s Conoco Service. During retirement he worked for BC Motors and became a gardener known for his tomatoes. Volunteered more than thirty years for the Herington Fire Department and rode horse back in the reserve sheriff posse for Dickinson County. He was in the local movie, Thirty-Fourth Star. He was a member of the VFW-Herington, and supported the National World War II Museum. Preceded in death by wife, Judy, on February 27, 2010; daughter, Colleen Chastain; and his parents. Survived by his four sons, Cecil Fitzgerald, Jr. of Abilene, Michael Fitzgeralds (Jeannine) of Toney, Alabama, David Fitzgeralds (Sheila) of Inman, Keith Fitzgeralds (Hilary) of Wichita; one daughter, Lori Keeler (Barry) of Wichita; sister, Hazel Pyle (Mitchell “Bud”) of El Dorado;and friend, Mike Herbel, who he considered as family; fourteen grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at the Rock Island Church of Herington, on Monday, January 13, 2020, at 2:00pm with Pastor Deb Wiles, officiating. Burial will follow at the Sunset Hill Cemetery with military rites. Family will receive friends at the church, Monday, January 13, 2020, from 1:00-1:45pm. Memorial gifts may be given to the Rock Island Church: and may be sent in care of Yazel-Megli- Zeiner Funeral Home, 404 S Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449. To send flowers to Cecil's family, please visit our floral section. Visitation with the Family Rock Island Church 1010 W. Walnut St. Herington, KS 67449 Sunset Hill Cemetery 930 W Burns St c/o YMZ Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington KS 67449 © 2020 Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Homes. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404778
__label__cc	0.564463	0.435537	Real Talk -- MIXTAPE #3 Some comics are too big, hypeworthy or insane for one reviewer to cover. Which is why we have Real Talk, an outlet for a group of reviewers to tackle a comic together and either come to a consensus or verbally arm wrestle until there's nothing left to say. Daniel Elkin: Jason Sacks: Daniel Elkin: So, let's talk about Brad Abraham's Mixtape #3. Jason Sacks: Let's go back to the college town that seemed so exotic and try to recapture that freedom! Elkin: Alas, Sacks, you can never go home again. Sacks: Look homeward, angel. Don't you wish you could be that innocent again? Elkin: I just wish I could muster up that kind of enthusiasm for things (other than spending time with my girlfriend) again. Oh, and then there is all that being carefree and stuff. Sacks: You know I always have plenty of enthusiasm for things. I just wish I could be carefree. Now that I think about it, I actually think at times that I'm growing more carefree, but that may just be the gin talking. Elkin: Heh. OK, Mixtape #3 from Brad Abraham with art by Marco Gervasio and Jok. The road trip from the small town to the city to see a show. Two friends, at the end of one thing, about to embark upon something else, joined by music, insecurity, and ummmm..... life? Sacks: It was interesting how the boys literally went a long way from their small town to the college town. The story begins with them driving through the woods before hitting the city. How symbolic is that? Elkin: Truly. It is in that journey that we understand character -- Terry and Noel reveal themselves through their words and actions, setting the stage for what is to come. We are (to use a phrase favored by our friend Justin Giampaoli) in a liminal space -- November 1990 -- a phone in the car -- a CD player instead of a tape deck. Change is coming. Sacks: Nice observation. These boys are in all kinds of transition, though to be fair, that likely would have been the case in any time frame - technology marches on. Elkin: Dare I say they are transitioning from Boyz to Men? Sacks: You know, the biggest thing I remember from being 18 was the sense that my generation was going to take over the world. We had the best music, the best comics, the best cars, the girls were the cutest and sexiest... Elkin: Yea.... what the hell happened with all that? Did we take over and you guys forgot to tell me? Or, did it all just end up being, as Noel says in this book, "a blip of a memory"? Sacks: I don't know, I mean, how the hell did it happen? I sang "I'm Not Commodity" with R.E.M., and now... I'm a commodity. Elkin: You will always be more than a commodity to me, Sacks. Sacks: That's the nicest thing you've ever said to me, Elkin. Elkin: I'm sure there will be more. Heh. I wonder if there is a certain irony that these boys are making this journey through the woods to go see a show by the band The Pursuit of Happiness -- whose only song I remember is, "I'm An Adult Now": Maybe irony is not the right word. Sacks: That was their only popular song, I think. And ironically I played them on my college radio station back in the day. But you should know if irony is the right word, English teacher! Elkin: I'll go with irony, then. Brad Abraham is working all the voodoo on this issue -- I see the master's hand behind all his choices. Sacks: There are so many elements to this story that work on more than one level, without the book ever feeling pedantic or overwritten. It's an artful juggling act that Brad has done before in the earlier issues of this series. Elkin: Yea, but he's doing it even better in issue number three. The great thing is that we've really gotten to watch him develop as a writer over the course of these three issues. Sacks: Each one has been a major step up. Elkin: Indeed. Sacks: Though we liked the book from the "go." Of course we're exactly the right age for it. I mean, Paul's Boutique?Amirite? Elkin: Oh yea! Hey, Sacks, do you agree with what Noel says in this book? Is Paul's Boutique really the Beastie's Sgt.Pepper? Sacks: Yeah, except that when Sgt. Pepper came out everyone believed it was genius. It took people awhile to come around on Paul's Boutique. Elkin: Yea. Oh, and by the way, just so you know, if you disagreed I would never have talked to you again. Now that we got that cleared up, back to the idea of transition. This may be pulling ideas out of my ass, but I thought it was interesting that Terry was so anxious to get the album POD from the Breeders at the record store they visit. The Breeders were, of course, Kim Deal's band after she left the Pixies... so … yea, more liminal space. Sacks: Either it's one of those convenient accidents or a smart decision... but you know that it's about what we find rather than what he creates. I mean, Rattle and Hum isn't really a transition. Elkin: I think, at this point, we can both agree that Brad Abraham knows what he's doing though, and accidents aren't really accidents at all. Although I would say that while not a transition (although the case could be made that it was)Rattle and Hum was a horrible horrible accident. Sacks: Maybe it has more to do with the trusted record store guy rejecting Terry's trusting view of the world. Just because Spin Magazine likes it, doesn't mean it's actually good. "Stop trusting authority and make your own decisions." Elkin: Yea, but in that transition time, young men and women are constantly searching for voices to echo in order to make sense of their own identity. It always sucks when two sources you look to contradict each other though. But I think we can all agree that the band Superchunk sucked, yes? Sacks: Some things are just facts, right? Elkin: Right. Sacks: Back to the idea of conflicting opinions, I literally had that with my deep, deep passion for music and for comics - people contradicting each other forced me to expand myself. Which wasn't that different from my parents contradicting each other, right? Elkin: I'll need you to expand on that before I agree, Sacks. Sacks: Well, I always thought of myself as a freethinking person as a kid. I wasn't someone who listened to my parents much. I always found my own way - though I of course was shaped by the way I was brought up. And so I really made up my own mind about college and my major and stuff like that. My existential doubts were all tied to music and comics. Was the Simple Minds album that came out after "Don't You (Forget About Me)" a sellout? Is Fables of the Reconstruction genius or crap? Is Dark Knight good comics or brilliant pandering? These questions used to literally keep me up at night (along with "why can't I talk that cute girl into bed with me?"). Elkin: Aaaah yes.... transitions. I think that is why we keep coming back to this series. Abraham is doing some fine, fine work capturing all that uncertainty that we, given our social station, went through as we transitioned away from home and into life. I can easily see either of us in the car with Terry and Noel driving through the forest to that show, worried about our future, worried about our present, wondering if our past is really behind us. A matter of fact, as I was reading this book, I saw Terry and Noel being two aspects of that conversation that would go on and on in my head when I was transitioning. I'd be wandering around with a head full of things. The responsibilities of our parent's expectations for us combating with our passion for our own particular identity (for which we had a killer soundtrack, by the way), mingled with our fears and insecurities; it made for a big steaming cup of teenage angst, let me tell you. Sacks: I was so angsty when I was 18. I had no idea what real stress and pain were... Elkin: Oh yea. And, as a high school teacher, I still see THE KIDS TODAY struggling with this same thing -- issues of identity, craving for freedom, fear of losing security, all that stuff. It's amazing any of us make it out of that transition. Sacks: You see the pattern repeating? That's reassuring somehow. Elkin: Yea. It's almost inevitable. Especially since we, as a culture, have so few transitioning ceremonies to mark the changes in our lives. Sure we get our drivers licenses; sure we leave home (and, for some, go to college). But there is little ritual involved to help us make sense of these transitions. I guess we all have to hit a few snow banks along the way to help us understand the process and appreciate what we have in front of us. Sacks: That's a beautiful analogy, isn't it? You need a small trauma to shake you up, sometimes Elkin: Yea, as I said, Abraham knows what he's doing here, I think. You know, Sacks, since you are better versed in the lingo than I, would you like to comment at all about Gervasio and Jok's work on this book? Sacks: Hmmmm... the word I keep coming back to is "loose", but that sounds like an insult. Elkin: Then explain what you mean. Sacks: It's very human, very focused on the reality of the characters. At first I was concerned that Gervasio and Jok were going to draw the characters differently in each panel. But when they drew them in a consistent way, I realized the style was a conscious creative choice. Everything is a bit used, a bit folded, a bit of a feeling of the DIY mentality that these boys want to embrace. It feels somehow youthful, like a visual representation of the way that the boys deal with the world. The city looks almost dreamlike, with no straight lines on the buildings or printing on the signs. That gives the story a universal feel. Elkin: That doesn't sound "loose" at all, my friend. The more abstract the art, the more iconic it is and thus it becomes more universal. Sacks: I mean, I kept wondering where these boys are. They could have been Spokane boys visiting the UDub in Seattle, or boys from rural Michigan visiting U of Michigan. Elkin: Or even boys from North Dallas driving downtown (minus, of course, the snow). And the trees. Sacks: Well, you were in Texas when you were this age, and I was in California, and we could both empathize. Elkin: Thus the universal nature of what they got going on in this book. It's really a pretty amazing accomplishment. As I wrote earlier, I really think this series is getting better and better with each issue. Sacks: I'd like to think your students could read this and see themselves in it, too. Elkin: Yea. I think so. You just have to be or have been a teenager to understand, I guess. Sacks: My daughter (now 20) talks about getting her music online and that being a similar experience. But yea, I did love Mixtape #2 but Mixtape #3 is a level up. Elkin: I also like how Abraham dedicated this issue to Adam Yauch. I thought that was kind of a classy move. I've got some final words, but I wanted to give you the opportunity to go first. Actually, they aren't my words at all. I'm looking forward to Mixtape #4! Check out our earlier reviews of Mixtape #1 and Mixtape #2. Mixtape #3 is available from IndyPlanet, and issue #4 is due to be released at NYCC, with #5 following shortly after at Christmas. A trade paperback containing the first arc will be released in 2014. Check out more of Brad's work at his website. Jason Sacks thinks that Rattle & Hum isn't quite as bad as some people think it is, though he thinks the best song the band recorded during that time was Woody Guthrie's "Jesus Christ". He can be found on Twitter (@JasonSacks) and also writes a lot of stuff here on Comics Bulletin. Labels: Collaborations, Comics, Jason Sacks, Reviews Batman The Dark Knight - 8 Bit Cinema! MOON! Review -- Ryan Claytor's AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL CONVERSA... Review -- PAUL POPE'S BATTLING BOY Sometimes it's important to remind ourselves of ce... Going Low... It's A Your Chicken Enemy Birthday Hootenanny! Денис Пахомов. Опровержение слухов Convenient Truths -- ROBERT WILLIAMS, MR. BITCHIN'... Blurred Sanford Review -- WAIJIAO by Owen Tucker Review -- Box Brown's SOFTCORE Review -- IT'S NOT ABOUT THAT I Forgot My Phone Review -- JUST ANOTHER SHEEP Convenient Truths -- DETROPIA GEORGIA \| hyper - travel The Great Sabre Interview Part Eight: To Not Lose ... The Great Sabre Interview Part Seven: Values Askew... 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__label__cc	0.536776	0.463224	The Zune Is Dead. Here's What to Do With Your Old One Author: Molly McHughMolly McHugh It's been an unnecessarily slow, cruel death for Zune. Microsoft's music service—which lets Zune hardware users stream and download tracks—was left to wither on the vine and quietly die. Redmond made it official Wednesday, quietly announcing the Zune is no more and leaving the few people still using the damn thing wondering where they go from here. To the iPod, of course. Or the Pono. No. Probably not the Pono. Wherever they go, the bigger question is how do those few Zune diehards pick up the pieces? Although Microsoft will "retire" Zune services on Nov. 15, the company says Zune devices will still work, and anything saved to them will be playable. You'll also be able to transfer music to and from your Zune. But you won't be able to stream or download songs from the Zune service. Microsoft is turning off the spigot. Of course, DRM content "may not play if the license can't be renewed," Microsoft says, and any Zune Music Pass subscriptions still out there will be converted to Groove Music Pass subscriptions. That's the new version of the Zune/Xbox Music Pass, and it doesn't include the 10 free songs you got each month from Zune. Should you decide to just ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ at all of this, your Zune account will automatically upgrade to a Groove Music Pass account, which costs $10 a month and gives you access to 40 million songs. Of course, just how all of this unfolds depends upon your Zune account, and for the five or six of you reading this who might have one, Microsoft explains it all on its support page. It's worth repeating that copyrighted music you've downloaded with Zune may not play with Groove if the licenses didn't renew, which is a very real possibility. And it's worth noting that although your Zune will continue playing all of your old music, anything you stream or download from Groove won't play on your Zune. There are rumblings that some Zune power users might make an open source Zune client replacement. Assuming this actually happens, such a client almost certainly would do only the simplest of tasks, allowing you to manage what's already on your Zune and nothing more. And that depends upon Microsoft making the data accessible. Perhaps that small beacon of hope is enough for you to hold onto the device. If you're finally ready to surrender your Zune and go with an iDevice, then connect your Zune to your computer and import everything into iTunes. You can also head to your "My Music" folder and add files to iTunes from here (usually found here: C > Users > MyName > Music or C > Documents and Settings > MyName > My Documents > My Music). Only the music you paid for or used music credits to obtain will be allowed in, of course. Android and other devices are a bit messier, but essentially the same process. In these dark times, you might find comfort knowing 15 people are watching a Zune 30 GB on eBay right now. You are not alone. And hey, you could have done this. #Zune	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404785
__label__wiki	0.850571	0.850571	Man charged with enticing 5 kids into his car Colerain Township man in jail WLWT Digital Staff Police said that a Colerain Township man tried to entice five kids under the age of 14 into his car in two different incidents.Steven Hartel, 34, is charged with five counts of criminal child enticement. Five kids told police that he tried to get them to get into his car. Hartel told police that he knew the kids were younger than 14, police said.Hartel was arraigned in Hamilton County Court Friday and ordered held on $125,000 bail. His attorney said that Hartel denies the charges. Police said that a Colerain Township man tried to entice five kids under the age of 14 into his car in two different incidents. Steven Hartel, 34, is charged with five counts of criminal child enticement. Five kids told police that he tried to get them to get into his car. Hartel told police that he knew the kids were younger than 14, police said. Hartel was arraigned in Hamilton County Court Friday and ordered held on $125,000 bail. His attorney said that Hartel denies the charges.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404790
__label__cc	0.690452	0.309548	WND Scoops 2011 'Red Army' Behind Occupy Wall Street? WND's Jerusalem bureau chief Aaron Klein was the first reporter to predict the "spontaneous" movement known as Occupy Wall Street and expose its well-orchestrated efforts to destroy capitalism. WND was the first news agency to unmask the Saul Alinsky-style radicals whose organizational tactics date back to the 1960s and who comprise a major part of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Klein's reporting documents how the Occupy Wall Street movement is well-planned by seasoned extremists and not the spontaneous uprising it claims to be, while alleging the radicals behind the movement maintain White House connections. WND reveals how the movement is orchestrated at the highest levels of American power – with the goal of expediting a coup that has been under way, in earnest, since Obama took the oath of office. Klein and researcher Brenda J. Elliott also co-authored the book "Red Army: The Radical Network That Must Be Defeated To Save America" in response to the movement. With nearly 2,000 endnotes, the book is billed as a monumental expose of the U.S. progressive establishment and is one of the most extensive investigations into the American radical left ever to be published. Among WND's many other "Occupy" exclusives: 'Day of Rage': Union protesters to 'occupy' Wall Street Is revolution hitting U.S. streets tomorrow? Protesters begin 'Day of Rage' against capitalism Who's really behind Wall Street protests? Wall Street protesters accuse feds, biz of infecting food supply Meet the Obama link to Wall Street terror It's another Soros link to Occupy Wall Street Is Barack Obama eligible to be president? WND has been reporting since before the 2008 election on questions – and lawsuits – raised over Obama's birth and eligibility. Among the highlights of WND's exclusive 2011 reporting on Obama's eligibility: WND broke the news that Sheriff Arpaio was going to investigate the Obama birth certificate and eligibility controversies. The former Hawaii elections official who maintains there's no long-form birth certificate for Barack Obama in the Aloha State is now saying the president and his aides have been "caught fibbing" about Obama's background, and the "embarrassing" situation is making it difficult to fess up to the truth. Are U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida and Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal natural-born citizens of the United States, and thus eligible for the presidency? It's a simple question, but the answer may not be so easy, and in fact, may be no. Obama's Social Security Number does not pass E-Verify. WND published a long list of articles reporting on various experts concluding the long-form birth certificate released by the White House on April 27 was a forgery. A series of articles by WND exposed the radical Obama supporters — known as "Obots," for Obama-robots — who have forged birth certificates and conducted a disinformation campaign designed to protect Obama from serious birth certificate and eligibility inquiry. WND documented proof that instead of an authentic short-form birth certificate or COLB posted by the White House on the White House website on April 27, 2011, the White House posted a forged document that research expert Ron Polland had created to demonstrate how a forged COLB could be created. An analysis of the registrar stamp proved the Obama long-form birth certificate is a forgery. Released Immigration and Naturalization Service documents prove Obama Sr. and Ann Dunham's marriage was a sham. Other exclusive WND reports in 2011: The Isaiah 9:10 prophecy: Is U.S. under God's judgment? Christian church teams up with high priestess of Isis Mormon bishop's daughter spills Romney's 'secrets Man ordered to surrender guns – just for blogging! Secret U.S. experiments to prompt 2nd Coming? It's Jesus, Mary ... and Josephine? 'Nazi' police 'kidnap' woman at town hall Finally! American companies that don't promote 'gayness' Christian author: Glenn Beck actually New Age 'anti-Christ' Are you eating food sacrificed to idols? Military praises 'fantastic' new post-traumatic stress therapy President's newest scandal becomes laughing matter How 1 single prayer launched radio miracle Are kids in Christian classes coming out less Christian? 'Gay' hate vandalizes church, threatens even more violence Jesus' name ruled 'unconstitutional' WND SCOOPS	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404791
__label__cc	0.607316	0.392684	Dufief Elementary School 15001 DuFief Drive Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 Staff \| Mission Statement \| Media Center Information \| Online Resources Black-Eyed Susan Book Award \| Summer Reading \| Volunteers \| Media Aides Media Center Staff Mrs. Tara Eliason, Media Specialist Mrs. Marjorie Veizis, Media Assistant Our mission is to ensure that all patrons of the Media Center become independent users of ideas and information. We will support the instructional program at DuFief, and foster a love of reading, a love of learning, and help implement research designed to support the curriculum at all grade levels. Media Center Information The Media Center is open daily from 8:55 am until 3:25 pm for students. There is an open book exchange every morning except Thursdays from 8:55-9:10 with the classroom teacher's permission. K-2 has a scheduled book exchange every week. 3-5 has a scheduled book exchange every other week. If you or your child would like to look at our Media Center catalog from home please follow this link. Book Exchange Policy Kindergarten: One book First and Second Grade: Two books Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade: Three books DuFief has an open circulation policy. Students may check out and return books at any time of day. Students may use Destiny, our catalog, to search for materials. https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/dufiefes/about/links.aspx Sirs Discoverer and Sirs Knowledge Source Webster’s New International Dictionary Note: Passwords to access these sites are available from the DuFief Media Center. Black-Eyed Susan Book Award Program The purpose of the Black-Eyed Susan (BES) Book Award is to promote literacy and lifelong reading habits by encouraging students to read quality, contemporary literature. For more information about the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award, visit the Maryland Association of School Librarians' web site. During the school year, students must read a certain number of Black-Eyed Susan books in order to vote on the best BES book for the year. When the required number of books have been read (8 in the Picture Book category or 3 Grade 4-6 Books), the student will cast one vote for the book he or she considers to be the most outstanding in that category. Votes from across the state are tallied by the BES Committee to determine the winners. The winning authors and/or illustrators receive a pewter plate engraved with the year and the Black-Eyed Susan Book Award logo. Authors, illustrators and publishers recognize the award as an honor bestowed by Maryland students. Media Aides Noah M. Iago W. Bobby K. Kayden S. The Media Center has many parent volunteers. Parent volunteers are an integral part of the Library Media Program. Many parents enjoy shelving books while their children are in the media center for lessons. They also assist classroom teachers in the computer lab. If you are interested in volunteering in the media center, please contact Mrs. Veizis at Marjorie_C_Veizis@mcpsmd.org. This page is maintained by the DuFief Web Team.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404803
__label__cc	0.610349	0.389651	Xiaomi Mi Notebook 15.6″ Review This September saw the launch of a 15.6-inch Mi Notebook and two smartphones: Mi MIX 2 and Mi Note 3. In this article, we will show you the new laptop in live photos and test its performance. The design of Xiaomi Mi Notebook 15.6″ is stunning. The laptop has an all-metal body with a durable coating, achieved through sandblasting and polishing. Matte texture is really pleasant to touch. Fingerprints are not visible on it. The lid can be opened with one hand, but it takes some effort, as the hinges are a bit tight. The maximum lid angle though is almost 150 degrees. That is also very impressive since we could pull back the lid of Mi Notebook 13.3″ to around 135 degrees. Size-wise Mi Notebook 15.6″ is a real monster out of all Mi laptops and it weighs it accordingly (1.95kg). That’s how it looks side by side with Mi Notebook 13.3″. On its back, you will find perforation holes, Harman Infinity speakers with Dolby Surround technology support, and a non-removable 60Wh battery. Excellent quality of display is a common feature of the entire line Mi notebooks. Mi Notebook 15.6″ is equipped with a 15.6-inch IPS panel with a full HD resolution. It can show up to 72% of color gamut and be bright at several levels. The size of bezel around the panel is 6.52mm. It is smaller than what a 13.3-inch version has, but the screen-to-body ratio of the latter is higher (81.5%). However, this does not affect that much how you see the picture. Also, the display is protected with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Keyboard and touchpad Mi Notebook 15.6″ comes with a full-size keyboard. We were impressed by its quick tactile feedback and would probably call it the keyboard we could type all day long. The keys are not too large and the space between them is convenient. It takes a little effort to press each key. The trigger distance is only 1.5mm. For those who touch-type or type fast the keyboard is a godsend. The touchpad turned out to be of more than an average size. It responds quickly to a touch. In the upper right corner one of it there is a fingerprint scanner, also very sensitive and responsive. With a new version of Mi Notebook Xiaomi offers more interfaces. As a result, we have 2 USB Type-C ports, 2 USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, a 3.5-mm jack and 3-in-1 card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC). To evaluate the productivity of its processor, i7-8550U, we used a CPU-Z test, where we decided to clash it with the i7-7500U from Mi Notebook 13.3″. Below you can see the results. Overall rating of the seventh-generation i7-7500U is 929.3 points with a single core rating of 278.1 points. Overall rating of the seventh-generation i7-8550U is 1826.2 points with a single core rating of 364.8 points. Mi Notebook 15.6″ is a productivity beast that easily takes on task after task. The core performance increased by 31.2%, while the overall performance of the processor jumped by 96.5%. Thus the newest Xiaomi laptop is almost twice as fast and strong as the previous iteration. Someday Xiaomi will release a notebook that will catch up to a desktop, take our word for it. So, the device packs Intel Core i7-8550U eighth-generation processor, built on a 14-nm process, with 4 cores supporting 8 threads per core, and a clock speed of up to 4GHz. The write and read speeds are astonishingly quick: up to 4000Mbps and up to 1500Mbps correspondingly. Mi Notebook 15.6″ sports a GeForce MX150 GPU, which we were most excited about. We were a little bit disappointed with the laptop’s performance in most advanced games of today, but it still earns a round of applause for how it gets along with only 2GB of video RAM. For a game performance test, we choose “Battlefield”. The game’s requirements for the system are very high. Unfortunately, the laptop did not have enough power to make the game fly at full resolution. The game automatically determined our configuration and dropped the resolution to minimal, turning a few settings off. The fps rate was tolerable, but we hoped it would have re fun. In benchmarks, the laptop’s GPU scored 4358 points, while Mi Notebook 13.3″ scored 3213 points. What will not disappoint is the quality of the speakers and sound. Thanks to Dolby Surround technology, the sound was not only really clear but also seemed voluminous and deep. We tried to play “Battlegrounds” without headphones on. From the speakers, even distant steps of the game characters could be heard. Great job in this department! We can tell you this: overheating will not be the problem this laptop will someday die from. Below are the images of the laptop that we made with a help of using the thermal imager after an hour of playing the game. The temperature of the processor was 57.9 degrees Celsius, while the standard working temperature of the laptop is about 60-80 degrees. A slight slowdown of the laptop was observed only when exhibiting the highest parameters of the game, but, in general, the heat dissipated quickly. In total, this is a solid laptop in terms of ergonomics, performance and battery life. With moderate usage, we could squeeze just a little over 9 hours of it. Gaming performance was not bad, but if we wanted a super-quality graphics we had to sacrifice the smoothness of the game flow. Well, this laptop is not meant to replace your PC gaming after all. For a work in the office, at home or on the road, despite being almost 2 kg, Mi Notebook 15.6″ is a terrific laptop. i7-8550U processor; 8GB of RAM; FHD display; Dolby Surround technology; metal body; 60Wh battery. no high-end gaming; Vgft rad 12 Dec 2017 Yes +0 No -0	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404806
__label__wiki	0.690153	0.690153	xyFace Numb3rs(2005) Images Numb3rs was released in the year 2005。Numb3rs is also called as "Numb3rs", Numbers, Loi des nombres, Num3rot, Numb3rs - Die Logik des Verbrechens, Num3ers。 In the Los Angeles office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Special Agent Don Eppes and his team investigate critical and baffling crimes with a special edge. That advantage is Don's brother, Charlies Eppes, a brilliant universalist mathematician who uses the science of mathematics with its complex equations to ferret out the most tricky criminals. With this team, the forces of evil learn their number is up. Numb3rs Actors and Actresses Numb3rs actors and actresses include Alimi Ballard, David Krumholtz, David McDivitt, Dylan Bruno, James Sie, Jay Baruchel, Joshua Malina, Judd Hirsch, Kathy Najimy, Kim Dickens, Lauren Vélez, Lou Diamond Phillips, Matthew Yang King, Michelle Nolden, Navi Rawat, Peter MacNicol, Robinne Lee, Rob Morrow, Shawn Hatosy, Wendell Pierce。 David McDivitt Dylan Bruno Joshua Malina Lauren Vélez Michelle Nolden Navi Rawat Robinne Lee Wendell Pierce More Information of the Movie Numb3rs Numb3rs on IMDB xyFace(xyface.com) is a picture site sharing movie star photos and movie images. Please share photos showing the most beautiful side of the celebrities. Copyright © 2009 - 2020 XYFACE.COM All rights reserved.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404807
__label__cc	0.559881	0.440119	The Pub » Food & Drink » Sea Salt? Author Topic: Sea Salt? (Read 1403 times) Um....err......oh bugger! Every recipe I read these days calls for sea salt. So, what is the difference between that and rock salt? Is there a difference in taste, strength, anything? I guess sea salt contains traces of plastic these days. Quote from: Kim And remember that friends who organise things on Facebook aren't proper friends anyway. FifeingEejit Not Small Re: Sea Salt? Quote from: Basil on November 29, 2018, 07:07:32 pm This appears to address both the question and the suggestion https://casaveneracion.com/whats-the-difference-between-sea-salt-and-rock-salt/ Timelord Fish poo and slightly more iodine, iirc. Quote from: Torslanda on October 15, 2019, 08:00:37 pm Careful, Kim. Your sarcasm's showing... pcolbeck There are all 99% NaCl with varying amounts of impurities thrown in. Can you taste the difference? Maybe if you haven't dissolved it in something with a strong taste as any real taste difference is very very slight. The main practical difference I think is that the crystal shapes / sizes are different in all of them which has two results: 1) They may have a different mouth feel if we are talking about just sprinkling them on chips or something rather than using them in cooking 2) They will have different densities due to the flake / crystal sizes differences. A teaspoon of table salt will contain far more salt and less air than a teaspoon of kosher salt for example which make sit easy to over or under salt a recipe if you aren't careful. If its for something like dipping the radishes in before eating them then I would go with a flaky salt as table salt would be too saltly. But for cooking I would use whatever fell to hand and adjust the quantity appropriately. Unless its baking its not an exact science so it doesn't really matter. I think you'll find it's a bit more complicated than that. fatuously disingenuous Well, all salt is from the sea originally. Salts do taste a lot different – some are more minerally etc. and as mentioned, there's a lot to do with texture and size. The Japanese actually make salt out of seaweed because they're wacky like that. !nataS pihsroW Ben T Yeah what salt isn't sea salt? It is what it is. It's not what it's not, so it must be what it is. If you have Netflix, it's worth catching SaltFatAcidHeat (or whichever way around it goes) – or read the book. Perky chef goes through the four elements of cooking and makes you hungry in the process. As the title suggests, there's an entire episode on salt. (While you're at it, they have the full run of Parts Unknown.) Canardly Now c'mon we all know that you have to send someone up into the Himalays these days for your tea time salt. Get a bicycle. You will never regret it, if you live- Mark Twain One of Alan Bennett's characters says something like "I don't want any of that cheap salt with all the goodness taken out". Waking up now, put the kettle on! I remember visiting an archaeological site open day with an extensive exhibition on the history of salt production over the past 1500 years or so. Evaporation of sea water was one of the earliest methods, mining came later but is larger now, numerous variations. I do not ride a great big Mercian, gangster tanwalls, fixed cog in the back. Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on November 30, 2018, 04:29:41 pm Budleigh Salterton is named after the industry based in the adjacent Otter estuary. andrew_s Sea salt comes from sea water that was dried out recently. Rock salt comes from sea water (whole seas) that dried out hundreds of millions of years ago, after which it got buried by sediments which turned to rock. I dare say the fish were different then, and so would their poo be, and there wouldn't have been any microplastics. "Sea salt" in recipes is off the same shelf as the one that says "free range eggs", a shorthand way of saying "I know what I need to say to be right on" There are differences in flavour and intensity, which come down to texture and odd minerals and bird poo. it's one thing to sprinkle a couple of grains on an egg or a slice of toast and (unsalted) butter but I would defy anyone to tell the difference once it has been used to season. There's also the question of useability, coarser lumps are easier to control the quantity but (slightly) harder to amalgamate. I keep a salt pig of sel de guerande (that's bird poo salt one upmanship if ever there was) for ease of use, but when I can, eg for bread baking, I dissolve and pour off leaving the sediment behind. (What? and miss out on all the good stuff ??!? ) ElyDave Royal and Ancient Polar Bear Society member 263583 I once had a German waiter at Frankfurt airport explain to me in great detail that their salt needed to be eaten in a very detailed and orderly fashion, which he proceeded to demonstrate. It tasted like salt, with bread and olive oil. “Procrastination is the thief of time, collar him.” –Charles Dickens Tea tank May contain traces of herring gull. I've dusted all those old bottles and set them up straight. I use sea salt but only the cheapest, I think it does taste better but it could be just psychological. Because chefs and amateur cooks are usually pretentious knobs. Sprinkling a load of sea salt flakes in the pan (from a height of course) with a certain amount of flamboyance will no doubt impress your moronic guests/YouTube video watchers/TV viewers no end.... There is a box of Maldon sea salt in my cupboard though Those wonderful norks are never far from my thoughts, oh yeah! In a park in the suburbs of Warsaw there's a wickerwork structure dating back a couple of hundred years (it might have been repaired once or twice... ) which water from a mineral spring trickles over, leaving a sediment of salt. Just a tourist attraction now but once an actual salt factory. Not quite rock, not sea.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404808
__label__wiki	0.558008	0.558008	New York City: Five Concerts You Can’t Miss in 2014 If you’re going to be around the New York City area in 2014, check out some of these concerts that promise to be amazing experiences: 1. Aretha Franklin Where: Radio City Music Hall, New York City When: Saturday March 29 How Much: $71-$325 Genre: Soul/R&B Known as The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin is a living legend, a singer of amazing talent and charisma. It’s impossible not to be moved by her vocal range. Don’t miss this chance to show this icon of gospel some R-E-S-P-E-C-T! 2. Conor Oberst Where: Rumsey Playfield – Summerstage – Central Park When: Sunday, June 29, 3:30 a.m. Genre: Indie Folk Known commonly for being the originator of the band Bright Eyes, Oberst consistently produces songs that are melodically and lyrically powerful. Having seen his shows before, I can attest that they are intimate, beautiful affairs. He injects an amazing amount of raw emotion into his performances. 3. Childish Gambino Where: Hammerstein Ballroom, Manhattan Center , New York When: Wednesday, August 13, 3:30 a.m. How Much: Around $40 on Ticketmaster, starting at $98 on Stub Hub Genre: Rap Childish Gambino is the stage name of Donald Glover, a comedic actor and writer who starred on the show Community for the last few seasons. I checked out his music after falling in love with his performance on Community, and I was gratified to discover that he is a rapper with a fresh, unique sound and feel. 4 . Cat Power Where: Music Hall of Williamsburg , Brooklyn, NY When: Tuesday, March 11 How Much: Tix start at only $40 Genre: Indie soul/folk/blues It’s tough to put Cat Power in a specific genre of music, but if you enjoy talented Indie singers, you’ll love her. Her sweet sultry voice perfectly compliments her intelligently written songs. Bring a box of tissues though; something about her music always makes me cry! 5. Lady Gaga Where: Roseland Ballroom – NY, New York City When: Wednesday, April 2, 8 p.m. How Much: $126-$5611 Genre:Pop I’m not usually a fan of pop music in general, but I truly believe that Lady Gaga is the pop icon of this generation! She is a born performer, a genius at putting on a good show, and any concert of hers is bound to be interesting, to say the least! Best Concerts Coming to New York City in 2014 Memphis Concerts You Shouldn't Miss in 2014 Best Concerts Coming to Kansas City in 2014 3 Places to Eat at the New York New York Las Vegas Hotel New York New York Las Vegas Hotel Has 6 Luxury Rooming Options 2014 Christmas in Rockefeller Center in New York City	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404809
__label__cc	0.700031	0.299969	Books + Courses Money + Happy Bootcamp Get weekly pep talks + tips delivered to your inbox! Web Time Wasters https://yesandyes.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/time_cc_My-Life_Jan-7-2017-Jan-21-2017.mp4 How are you doing, friends? How are you feeling about this whole man-who-talks-about-grabbing-pussies-who-lost-the-popular-vote-by-3-million-and-mocks-a-disabled-reporter-as-president thing? I spent yesterday at the Minnesota women’s march. I’ve followed my own advice and set up on-going donations to organizations that support causes that are important to me. I use Countable to let me legislators know how I feel. Here’s what we do next. If you’re not sure where to start, I love Rachel’s sage advice: “You don’t need to do everything. You just need to do something.” Helpful, kind things from my lovely sponsors! Wise words from Meg on femininity: “We can cuss like sailors and hug like angels.” And a great reminder for our current political times. Sara is one of those rare humans who’s managed to combine art + spirituality + business. Simple tips to grow your email list + making a crystal creativity grid. <- did not know that was a thing till now! If you’d like to see your links here, I’m taking sponsors for February! Tomorrow my free 5-day More Money, More Happy Bootcamp starts and I’d love to have you! It’s a week of helpful emails, an interactive workbook, live daily classes, and a private Facebook group! It costs LITERALLY ZERO DOLLARS. What do you have to lose? Click here to join us. Under the heading of ‘things you didn’t know you wanted till you saw them‘ Solid breakup advice. Related: my own completely airtight tips for getting over a breakup. (I got married two weeks before my 35th birthday. This is practically an area of professional expertise.) Also related: Is there a good way to handle running into an ex? Victoria Beckham’s letter to her 18-year-old self. So sweet! There is a red telephone box outside the school and you have just rung your parents, crying, “I can’t do this, I miss home, I’m not good enough.” And Mum has told you to come home. “We’ll go to Lakeside and buy a new pair of shoes,” she said. It’s tempting. But then Dad got on the phone: “Stay there, prove everyone wrong.” Did you know that a bill was just introduced that would remove the U.S. from the United Nations? Call your legislators. A vegetarian sandwich even carnivores will love! Related: I’m vegetarian and I’m considering doing the vegetarian version of the The Whole 30. (Apparently this is the shopping list.) Has anybody done a meat-free Whole 30? Any tips or advice? If I ever made art, it would be along these lines. These cookies look goooood. Such a good reminder: Life is full of partial solutions—where there’s a way to get a need met, and it might not be the ideal way, but it’s a way that works. 9 tips for a happy, healthy new year (basic but good reminders!) A Zebra shark had babies without a male after years of isolation. But what makes Leonie’s circumstances especially rare is that asexual reproduction tends to manifest in females that have never had a sexual history. Reportedly, there have only been two other documented cases of this occurring—once with an eagle ray and another with a boa constrictor. You guys know how I feel about viewing other, unwitting humans as a source of entertainment. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to have an unflattering, unkind photo of you go viral, this woman shares her story. The reason I am sharing this is because people think it is funny to laugh at people with disabilities. You can not see my disabilities but they are there and they are REAL. So next time you see photos making fun of people just remember you know nothing about these people or the struggles they face everyday. It is never just harmless fun to laugh at someone. For perfectionists: How to deal with not being good at something. Hope you had a good weekend, friends. Charmaine Ng \| Architecture & Lifestyle Blog January 22nd, 2017 Woah @ the zebra shark point. That’s so incredible and crazy!! Science is always amazing us. I believe that everyone and everything is interesting. You too? Let’s be friends! New Reader? Start here I want to read about... © 2020 Yes and Yes. All Rights Reserved. Website by KLC.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404811
__label__cc	0.596117	0.403883	Excerpt: Faking Lucky by Q. D. Purdu Title: Faking Lucky Author: Q. D. Purdu Desdemona, a pianist in the Austin life-music scene, is channel-surfing when she stumbles upon the program Marriage Exposure. The trashy television show gets people to spill all the secrets of their sex lives, and Desdemona’s ex-boyfriend just happens to be a guest. To her shock and horror, Desdemona’s ex announces on national television that he dumped her because she never got the big O. “She faked…,” he says. Every single time. Her life is wrecked! If her friends, family and colleagues haven’t seen the interview yet, they will. How do you survive a scandal like this? How did he know she faked? And why is it that in the bedroom, Desdemona never, ever gets lucky? The lovable, creative and quirky heroine tackles these challenges. As Desdemona tries to run damage control on her reputation, she begins to explore her sexuality. Along the way, she will get a second chance at genuine love. Q. D. Purdu’s Finding Lucky won first place in the romance category of the Texas Writers’ League. Desdemona’s quest for the Big O is full of hilarious moments, handsome men, and heartfelt memories. Amazon * B&N * Kobo Faking Lucky So I’m home alone on Saturday night in my flannel PJs, relaxed on my denim sofa, eating fudge and brazil nuts, and channel surfing. Jewelry channel—maybe a flashy gem would jazz up my life. Gag—tonight it’s cameos. Sex in the City—I bet they all faked it, even Samantha. Marriage Exposure—where do they find people who will go on television and argue about their sex lives? I don’t believe my eyes. It looks like Burt on Marriage Exposure. I raise the volume and edge closer to the screen. It is him, the same reddish-brown hair and sharp features. He’s even wearing his favorite green-striped polo shirt. I haven’t seen him in a year, and he’s wearing that same shirt. The short-haired woman sitting next to him has her hands covering her face. She’s wailing something like, “You never loved me! You never loved me!” It can’t be. Burt’s in an L-word relationship? I edge closer to the screen, hardly breathing. Burt pulls at the back of his neck with one hand, the way he always does when he’s stressed, and looks down toward his feet. “I wouldn’t have married you if I didn’t love you.” Unbelievable. He’s married to her. She uncovers her red, puffy face and leans close to him. “You never loved me.” Spit flies out with her words. “You’ve always loved…” She gives a big, gasping sob and then slowly, distinctly blurts out my name. “…Desdemona. With…with…her beautiful dark eyes. Her perfect body. Her incredible piano playing.” More spit with the p’s. “Her long, thick raven hair.” She raises both hands to her head and pulls at her brownish spikes. No. I must have misheard. But she repeats my name, dragging out each syllable as if it causes her physical pain. “Des…de…mon…a.” Could Burt have dated another Desdemona? Something mushes between my toes. Fudge under my foot oozes out onto my creamy-white lamb’s-wool throw, which is now on the floor. I must have stood when she wailed my name. Brazil nuts are all over the floor. Burt takes her by the shoulders. “Jenny, no.” He always was considerate of everyone’s feelings. “I could never love Desdemona. She…she’s a freak. She fakes orgasms.” A crazy giggle snakes its way up from my chest. Is this really happening? How could he have known? Guys can’t really tell, can they? The giggle morphs into a nauseated groan. Am I dreaming? Drugged? In a parallel universe? Has Burt just announced my unspeakable flaw to the world? And so what if I don’t get the big O every, single time? Well, I guess I hardly ever get it…OK—I got it three times, and it would have been four if my vibrator had not quit working. But I’m not even twenty-seven yet—far from the sexual peak of forty. At some point during the last minute my phone has started buzzing. My autopilot eyes glance at it. Friends are texting me about Burt being on TV. So there is something worse than being a nonorgasmic faker. It’s being a nonorgasmic faker and having the whole world know it. A loud animallike howl shocks the breath out of me. What is that? I freeze and listen for a split second before I realize the roar is coming from me. I muffle my howls, hoping I haven’t alarmed my landlady, who lives in the attached duplex. With foot in fudge and phone facedown, I’m transfixed. Burt embraces his sobbing wife and mutters endearments. The MC hoofs it into the audience, whose members are clamoring to speak into the microphone. A long-haired, leather-vested guy gets the first shot. “Hey, Burt.” He’s got an oily, smooth voice—could be a talk-show host himself. “Ah, maybe you just ain’t man enough for Mona.” Mona. I hate when people call me Mona. But this could be good. Maybe the world will forget my real name. Yes! Mona. Next a clean-cut, older guy steps up and glares at the leather vest. “Des. De. Mon. A. Not Mona.” Crap. “You should be respectful enough to pronounce her complete name.” The audience interrupts with hoots that could be boos or cheers or random insanity. The MC swings the mic toward an elderly lady, but the clean-cut guy jerks him back. “I’m not finished. The first gentleman—” He rolls his eyes toward the leather vest. “—was correct about one thing.” The impatient grandma reaches for the mic, and the MC blocks her hand and tries to hurry the clean-cut guy, who looks like he’s gearing up for a long lecture. “If Desdemona is not satisfied, it’s clearly a sign of the male’s lack of technique. Research shows…” Grandma’s hand darts between the two men and snatches the mic. She runs down an aisle with the MC in pursuit. “Burt!” Her voice is surprisingly loud and shrill. “Did you ask Desdemona what’s a matter?” She screams out questions as the MC chases, grabbing futilely for the mic. “Did you ask her why?” This elderly woman sprints like a teenager. “How do you know she faked? Did you go down?” The audience is out of control now. In a shuffle of arms, a tall, skinny guy commandeers the mic. “Hey, Desdemona.” It’s as if he’s looking straight at me—in the room with me—seeing me. “Come to me.” Hairs skitter across the back of my neck. “I’ll get you there, baby.” Somehow the MC has produced a second mic that overrides the other one and muffles the noise of the audience. “Thanks for being with us for another shocking episode of Marriage Exposure. Tune in tomorrow for an unbelievable brother-in-law who sneaks into bed with his own brother’s wife—” He pauses, moves close to the camera, and raises both eyebrows several times. “—without her knowing it. You’re not going to want to miss this.” The camera pans over the audience that is now chanting, “Desdemona, Desdemona, Desdemona…” A diet-pill commercial is halfway over before I shake off the shock enough to silence the TV. Eleanor, my cat, is batting a Brazil nut across the floor. My phone rings. Ugh. It’s Mom. I grab the phone and the ruined lamb’s wool, scoop up the nuts, and hop toward the kitchen to stick my foot in the sink. I would ignore my mother, but if I don’t answer, she’ll call my landlady to come over and make sure I’m not bound and gagged, unconscious, or murdered. How will I deal with my mother’s shock about Burt’s revelation? “Mija, where are you?” “Alone?” She’d like me to be married and have several kids by now. Alone is never a word she welcomes. “On Saturday night—home alone? With all there is to do in Austin?” She lets a long silence hang. I would normally fill it with disclaimers about being too tired to go out or the last-minute cancellation of my gig tonight. Instead of chatting her up, I wait her out and run water over my foot. Eleanor, maybe sensing my misery, rubs against my other leg. Nothing I could say will divert Mother from Burt’s blast. I take deep breaths, steadying myself for the onslaught. She finally seems to realize she’s not getting an explanation about my solitary Saturday night. “How do I say this?” She sighs loudly. “It’s one thing to know people privately, but to see them as a nationally known personality…it’s…it’s…” “Mom, just say it.” Tears well in my eyes. The reality of an insane TV show barging into my life stabs in places I didn’t know I could hurt. “OK, OK. Well, it happened while I was with my book-club group at the bookstore.” It’s really just a book corner in the general store on Main Street. “You’re at the store?” This makes no sense. It’s too late for the store to be open. “No—I’m not there now. We were there from six to eight tonight for our weekly meeting, and then we went to ladies’ night at the margarita bar and had two-for-ones, and I just now got home. You know that new bar that opened where the bakery used to be?” There are only a dozen stores in my hometown of Garcia. How could I forget? “Yeah.” “The antique store is also adding a coffee shop—oh, I’m rambling. Want me to just get to the point?” I force out a whisper and blot my tear-slicked face with a paper towel. “Yes.” She takes a deep breath again. No question that she’s unnerved by the conversation we’re about to have. My stomach knots. It will be worse to hear my mother talking about Burt and fake orgasms than it was to hear strangers on national television. I lower my wet but clean foot from the sink so I’m standing solidly. I pick up Eleanor, who allows one of her rare cuddles. She must know I need it. “Hunter Johns.” I gasp. His name triggers the same pow in my chest that happens every time I think of him, or see a stranger tilt his head that certain way, or hear a laugh that mimics Hunter’s deep ring, or dream of kissing him only to wake and remember it will never happen again. Pow. “Desdemona, are you there? Did you hear me?” I should answer Mom—say something. It’s been over nine years since Hunter and I were seniors in high school and he left the campus in handcuffs. Nine years since we swore our love to each other. Nine years since I ruined our chances of ever being together. But still the regret and loss slice razor sharp. “Desdemona?” “What about Hunter?” My voice scrapes. “Oh, good, I thought we’d been cut off. Well, we were about to discuss our new novel when all these people flooded in. Not locals, but people from San Antonio, Austin, Houston. It was just amazing. Our quiet little Saturday-night book talk was turning into…” “What about Hunter?” I can’t fathom where this is going. I’m so caught off guard that for a full two seconds I forget Marriage Exposure. “I’m getting to him. So Alma went up to the manager and asked, ‘What’s going on?’ And he said a national best-selling mystery writer was here for a book signing. Have you read Des Amone’s books?” “Yes. Sure I have.” “Did you read the one that was made into a movie?” “Mom. Where is this going? What does it have to do with Hunter?” “Des Amone is Hunter’s pen name. And Hunter came to Garcia to do a hometown launch of his new book tour. It’s all over the Internet, but none of us noticed. You know we mainly stick to romances.” “Des Amone…” I repeat her words to make sense of them. “…is Hunter’s pen name.” “Isn’t that a hoot? And ya’ll were in school together.” Mom is oblivious to the relationship I had with Hunter. She lives in her own little world that revolves around her tiny, barely-break-even flower shop with her upstairs living quarters—my home until I moved to Austin. “So we each bought his book, and when he signed mine, he asked about you. Can you believe it—a famous, rich author still remembering a classmate from all those years ago? Isn’t it funny how his pen name kind of sounds like Desdemona?” She doesn’t wait for me to answer. “So for our next meeting we’re all reading Hunter’s book. You know it’s just so much fun to read a book with a group…” “What did he say about me? What did you tell him?” “He just asked how you are, and I told him you were playing all over Austin and giving lessons. I showed him that picture of you in your long, red dress, playing that red baby grand. I think it was taken in some bar on Sixth Street. He said, ‘Still beautiful as ever.’” I shut my eyes and make myself breathe. “We could have talked and talked, but there was a line behind me, so I moved on. I told him to look you up when he goes to Austin on his book tour. And I gave him your number.” The pow that hit me when she said his name evolves into a melody that fills my chest while she drones on. The melody, not one that I could ever put to music no matter how hard I try, is always there—inside—below the surface. But at times like this it expands, presses, and hurts in the middle of my chest. Q. D. Purdu’s debut romance FAKING LUCKY, under the title of DESDEMONA FINDS THE BIG O IN LOVE, won first place in the Texas Writers’ League Romance category, 2014. Her novella THE LIGHT WE FOUND, first published in MOTHER'S DAY MAGIC anthology, is now available as a stand-alone short read. Q. D. loves her rescued puppy, red wine, running through sprinklers, dark chocolate with sugared ginger, and anything wrapped in a corn tortilla. Her prized possessions include a hot pink Christmas tree and a garden full of okra and basil. 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__label__cc	0.59206	0.40794	Drones of the future? Students show off machines they control with their minds Updated: 11:23 AM EDT Apr 15, 2019 Most of us have seen a drone before, but probably not one like this.Students at the University of Alabama are controlling drones with their minds."It's pretty cool. It's pretty awesome. Like, you can get that with a couple other clubs on campus, but like, this is just something that’s so futuristic. You know, you don't see this unless it's, like, on TV," student Jonathan Jandura said. Take a look at the futuristic drone in the video above. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Most of us have seen a drone before, but probably not one like this. Students at the University of Alabama are controlling drones with their minds. "It's pretty cool. It's pretty awesome. Like, you can get that with a couple other clubs on campus, but like, this is just something that’s so futuristic. You know, you don't see this unless it's, like, on TV," student Jonathan Jandura said. Take a look at the futuristic drone in the video above.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404817
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__label__wiki	0.752254	0.752254	Posted on October 23, 2019 by Xenia Gazette Bucs hope to be 4- to 6-percent better than Troy Xenia hosting battle of MVL’s best By John Bombatch - jbombatch@aimmediamidwest.com Xenia head football coach Trace Smitherman addresses his team after Wednesday’s practice at Doug Adams Stadium. The Buccaneers will host Troy High on Friday, in a key Miami Valley League football game. Xenia senior quarterback Brett Russell (11) tries to run out of the reach of senior defensive end Ethan Tavner (99), during Wednesday’s practice at Doug Adams Stadium. Junior Stephen Shampton (7) throws downfield, as Xenia head coach Trace Smitherman (foreground) looks on. The Bucs are set to battle Troy for Miami Valley League supremacy, Friday in Xenia. Junior wideout Cole English (10, left) collides with senior defensive back A.J. Vaughn (4) while going for a pass reception, during Wednesday’s Xenia High School football practice at Doug Adams Stadium. XENIA — With each play, head coach Trace Smitherman and his Xenia High School coaching staff were quickly up in their players’ facemasks, explaining ways for the players to improve their positioning, or they were showing ways to read and react to the play that had just transpired even better the next time. Four- to six-percent better. Xenia sits atop the Miami Valley League Valley Division with a solid 7-1 overall record, 5-0 in Valley play. On Friday, they’ll host a Troy team that leads the MVL’s Miami Division with an equally impressive 7-1 overall mark, and 6-0 in their division. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. Oct. 25 start at Doug Adams Stadium. “You want to continue to get better. Each day when we are out here on the field, we want to continue to get four- to six-percent better each time,” Smitherman said. “That comes with being focused. That comes with knowing the process. It’s doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time … all the time.” A season ago, the two teams met in a Week 2 contest in Xenia. The game was postponed to Saturday due to inclement weather, and Troy escaped the two-day ordeal with a 21-14 win. Xenia has not beaten Troy since 2015, when the Bucs claimed a win at Troy. The last time they’ve won over the Trojans at home was in 2014. The two teams did not play each other in 2016, but Troy has claimed the last two meetings. “You don’t forget losses like that. To be in a close contest, only to have it postponed to Saturday, and then to lose. We made mistakes in that game, and we continue to work on cleaning up our mistakes. To be honest, our coaching staff has been kicking butt all week long, and we’re all just looking for a chance to rise to the occasion on Friday,” Smitherman said. Looking to this week’s game, Xenia comes in with the Miami Valley League’s top rushing offense, overall defense, passing defense, and receiving defense. Troy leads the MVL in overall offense, and is second to Xenia in rushing offense. “The key is going to be to stop their quarterback and running back,” Smitherman said. “Those guys aren’t just good football players in our league, they’re All-Ohio Area type kids.” Trojans senior QB Brayden Siler is currently sixth in the MVL in passing with 810 yards thrown on 57-of-103 passing, with nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Senior running back Kevin Walters is currently third in the league with 945 yards gained on 137 carries, with nine TDs. “Our defense has to continue to rise, like they’ve played for the past five weeks,” Smitherman added. Xenia’s defense has been as stingy as they can get. So far in eight games, the Bucs have given up 65 total points. In MVL contests, they’ve only given up 10 points. Presently, freshman defensive back Tremell Wright, senior defensive end Devin Hall, and senior linebacker Phillip Nared share the team lead in tackles with 52. Hall is also third on the league stats charts in sacks with seven. Junior teammate Zack Gaither, a Buc linebacker, currently leads the MVL in sacks with nine. Smitherman referred to the team’s performance in the past five weeks. During that time, Xenia has outscored its opponents, 141-10. Three of those five games were contested on the road. This will be Xenia’s final home game of the regular season, and Troy’s final road contest. https://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2019/10/web1_Smithermantalk_PS.jpgXenia head football coach Trace Smitherman addresses his team after Wednesday’s practice at Doug Adams Stadium. The Buccaneers will host Troy High on Friday, in a key Miami Valley League football game. https://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2019/10/web1_QB11run_PS.jpgXenia senior quarterback Brett Russell (11) tries to run out of the reach of senior defensive end Ethan Tavner (99), during Wednesday’s practice at Doug Adams Stadium. https://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2019/10/web1_X7passSmitherman_PS.jpgJunior Stephen Shampton (7) throws downfield, as Xenia head coach Trace Smitherman (foreground) looks on. The Bucs are set to battle Troy for Miami Valley League supremacy, Friday in Xenia. https://www.xeniagazette.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2019/10/web1_Contact104_PS.jpgJunior wideout Cole English (10, left) collides with senior defensive back A.J. Vaughn (4) while going for a pass reception, during Wednesday’s Xenia High School football practice at Doug Adams Stadium. By John Bombatch jbombatch@aimmediamidwest.com Contact John Bombatch at 937-372-4444, Ext. 2123. Hi! A visitor to our site felt the following article might be of interest to you: Bucs hope to be 4- to 6-percent better than Troy. Here is a link to that story: https://www.xeniagazette.com/sports/44075/bucs-hope-to-be-4-to-6-percent-better-than-troy	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404823
__label__wiki	0.703048	0.703048	If ‘Roe v. Wade’ Goes, Women May Have to Drive Hours for Abortions. It’s Already Happening in North Dakota One in five women in North Dakota travels more than 280 miles to get an abortion. That drive could become longer if ‘Roe v. Wade’ is repealed. Torey Van Oot Holly Alvarado was 22 and just weeks from deployment in the U.S. military when she realized she was pregnant. She knew she wasn’t in a place emotionally or financially to have a child. She called a Planned Parenthood and asked how—and where—she could get an abortion. At the time, Alvarado was stationed in Grand Forks, North Dakota, a city on the Minnesota border just 90 miles south of the Canadian border. The sole abortion clinic in the state, a two hour drive from her home, wasn’t able to see her before her departure. The next closest provider was more than four hours away in Minnesota. Continued: https://www.thedailybeast.com/if-roe-v-wade-goes-women-may-have-to-drive-hours-for-abortions-its-already-happening-in-north-dakota abortion deserts Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health Alice Cartwright Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health Holly Alvarado Janet Crepps Red River Women’s Clinic Roe v. Wade Tammi Kromenaker travelling for abortion U.S.: Many Abortion Restrictions Have No Rigorous Scientific Basis Many Abortion Restrictions Have No Rigorous Scientific Basis May 9, 2017, News Release Texas and Kansas Stand Out as the States with the Largest Number of Scientifically Unfounded Restrictions At least 10 major categories of abortion restrictions are premised on assertions not supported by rigorous scientific evidence, according to a new analysis in the Guttmacher Policy Review. These restrictions include unnecessary regulations on abortion facilities and providers, counseling and waiting period requirements rooted in misinformation, and laws based on false assertions about when fetuses can feel pain. The authors, Guttmacher Institute experts Rachel Benson Gold and Elizabeth Nash, document that over half of U.S. women of reproductive age live in states where abortion restrictions are in effect that have either moderate or major conflicts with the science. The worst offenders are Kansas and Texas (with laws in effect in eight out of the 10 categories) and Louisiana, Oklahoma and South Dakota (seven such laws each). A table with information for all states is included in the full analysis. Continued at link: Guttmacher Institute: https://www.guttmacher.org/news-release/2017/many-abortion-restrictions-have-no-rigorous-scientific-basis abortion restrictions abortion waiting periods anti-abortion restrictions Elizabeth Nash fetal pain Flouting the Facts: State Abortion Restrictions Flying in the Face of Science Guttmacher Institute Rachel Benson Gold TRAP laws U.S: A State-by-State List of the Lies Abortion Doctors Are Forced to Tell Women Illustration by Eleanor Doughty by Callie Beusman (Additional reporting by Leila Ettachfini) Aug 18 2016, Broadly In 26 states, abortion providers are required to carry "informed consent" brochures devised by conservative politicians, who say they're simply trying to help women make a difficult decision. But others say they're forcing doctors to give inaccurate and misleading information to their patients—with the intent of discouraging them from abortion. When she worked at an abortion clinic in South Dakota, Dr. Diane Horvath-Cosper was legally required to tell prospective patients that there was a chance that abortion would increase their risk of breast cancer and suicide. Immediately afterwards, she'd tell them that neither of those statements had any actual basis in medical science. "What I would say was, 'The state requires me to give you this information. We have excellent medical evidence to say that it's actually not true, but I'm required to tell you this,'" she recalls. [continued at link] Source: Broadly anti-abortion laws anti-choice laws anti-choice lies anti-choice misinformation Dr. Diane Horvath-Cosper	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404828
__label__wiki	0.971726	0.971726	Follow @MikeIsaac Recent Posts by Mike Isaac The Future of Twitter’s Platform Is All in the Cards August 1, 2012 at 5:00 am PT On June 29, Twitter VP of Product Michael Sippey posted a foreboding 439-word letter to the company blog, broadly sketching the direction Twitter’s platform is headed. Upon its reception, most of the public attention focused on a single passage, which stated that Twitter will soon introduce stricter guidelines to its developer partners in the coming weeks, limiting the ways in which outsiders will be able to use Twitter’s rich, ceaseless stream of data. This was a big deal. Countless numbers of smaller start-ups rely on access to Twitter’s public-facing feed, using the tweets in their own businesses for any number of reasons. If the terms of access were to be altered significantly, it could impact the livelihoods of thousands. The company didn’t elaborate on what exactly those guidelines would be, and has said little else since. The key takeaway echoed in one repeated word: Consistency. Twitter’s future plans strove for consistency across the platform. Naturally, Twitter developers across the Web proceeded to freak out. Of the many third-party app developers I’ve spoken to who have massively popular apps that depend on Twitter, all of them have told me they have received no guidance from Twitter beyond Sippey’s original post. While members of the press scramble to cover Twitter’s most recent dustup involving the censorship of a reporter, speculation in the developer community continues to run rampant, and many accuse Twitter of being unnecessarily opaque. But amid the confusion of the past month, nearly all have overlooked the section of Sippey’s post which holds the key to Twitter’s future: Cards. Twitter’s new Cards technology allows third-party developers to create richer, more compelling — and, above all, visually consistent — content inside of Twitter itself. Therein lies Twitter’s goal: A rich, consistent Twitter experience for every user. When the hammer drops and Twitter changes its guidelines, those apps that can’t deliver this consistency will no longer be able to integrate with Twitter. The most likely candidates to go first, according to multiple sources, fall into two camps: Third-party-client apps which essentially reduplicate the Twitter stream — such as Tweetbot, Echofon and Osfoora — and news reader apps like Flipboard, which re-renders Twitter data to create a different visual experience of a tweet entirely. The answer lies in the cards. The mandate to crack down on developers comes straight from Dick Costolo — no doubt feeling the pressure of being the company’s third CEO in almost as many years — who is charged with the task of making profitable a company backed by hundreds of millions in venture capital and valued near $8 billion (see Googler Hunter Walk’s excellent post for more on this). Right now, Cards are the long-term bet in continuing to bolster monetization efforts. First, let’s back up a bit. What are Twitter Cards, exactly? In effect, they are the technology behind expanded, multimedia-rich tweets. With the addition of a few lines of code, publishers, brands and developers can create better tweets showcasing their content inside of the Twitter stream. For example, when sites like AllThingsD and the New York Times tweet a link to a story, a “summary” Card shows a fancier version, like so: Developers can also push out media-based tweets, which include full photos and video that show up inside Twitter’s stream. Though any developer may apply to use Cards, currently only major publishers — like the New York Times, the Huffington Post, CNET and others — big brands like Nike and Nascar, and high-profile media apps like Instagram and YouTube are able to take advantage of it. Twitter is restricting access initially, working with select partners on a slow, cautious rollout. Here’s where it gets tricky. Right now, it rests on these developers’ shoulders to make their Card-enabled tweets work across official Twitter clients: Twitter.com, the Twitter Android and iOS apps, and Twitter’s mobile Web site. The problem is, there are far more clients than the official ones: Tweetbot, Echofon and Osfoora are all popular alternatives, among many others. And right now, the tweets that use Twitter’s shiny new Card technology don’t show up in their rich new form inside of these third-party clients. For Twitter, this is awful: The company needs its new, media-rich tweets to appear the same to everyone, not just to those using the official Twitter apps. This could mean death for those third-party clients. According to multiple sources, when Twitter introduces the new set of API guidelines, the days of these apps are likely numbered. That also goes for many news aggregation apps as well, according to my sources, with the very popular Flipboard being the most notable among them. The writing has been on the wall for Flipboard for some time — enough that Mike McCue, the Flipboard CEO who also occupied a seat on Twitter’s board, seemed likely to relinquish his board seat, back when Kara Swisher first reported it in May. Multiple sources confirmed to me recently that McCue is indeed no longer a Twitter board member. Here comes the burning question: Why are Cards and visual consistency so important to Twitter? Is Twitter’s obsession with good design so extreme that it is willing to risk alienating its developer community at large? In three words: No, but sorta. This section from Sippey’s post gives us a further hint at the “why”: “Twitter cards are an important step toward where we are heading with our platform, which involves creating new opportunities to build engaging experiences into Twitter. That is, we want developers to be able to build applications that run within Tweets.” (emphasis mine) Building apps to run inside a platform. Sound like any other major social companies you’ve heard of? Yes, it does: Cards are Twitter’s own version of a Facebook-like Open Graph. Just as developers’ apps look, feel and function better when integrated into Facebook’s Open Graph, third-party developers can use the Twitter Cards technology to build apps into Twitter. As Sippey alludes, pictures and media are just the beginning: Twitter wants developers to create all kinds of apps — it just wants them to do it on Twitter’s terms, inside Twitter’s visual constraints. Indeed, while Sippey’s post read as a warning shot — which, to some degree, it certainly was — it is also a call to arms for developers to take to Twitter’s platform in a different way than they have before. Twitter even plans to amp up its efforts in bolstering its developer ranks, listing multiple developer evangelist and advocate positions on its recruiting site. The direction in which tweets are evolving is a deviation from Twitter’s modus operandi. The company has prided its service on its simplicity: Stripped-down, text-only messages. And, for years, Twitter has resisted doing anything that would complicate the simplistic appeal. For the company to give an about-face and turn toward media is a major sea change — and if Twitter can’t be as simple as it always has been, staying consistent is the next best sort of insurance. And if these other unofficial clients can’t (or won’t) use Cards, that cuts Twitter’s plan off at the knees. Promote This Looking good has its advantages: Better-looking tweets will send more traffic back to publishers and more eyeballs to brands, while Twitter users get the benefit of a better in-stream experience. But that’s not all Twitter gains. Rich tweets give brands more bang for their buck when buying Twitter ads. Take Promoted Tweets, one of Twitter’s top ad products, as an example: A regular Promoted Tweet gets pinned within users’ streams, where users may or may not click on it. But if you compare that with a Promoted Tweet that includes an embedded, custom-made app or video clip inside of it, my guess is you’ll see engagement levels rise in the latter case. Give advertisers the chance to stick more bells and whistles into their ad, and it’s an easier sell. Right now, Twitter is taking a conservative rollout approach, partnering with a handful of high-profile developers to create a fancy first round of well-produced tweets. It’s akin to mobile app Path’s recent approach with its Nike FuelBand integration — Path worked with one partner to produce one well-integrated partner experience within the Path app. And herein lies the advantage of reining in the platform: The less room Twitter gives developers to play with the API willy-nilly, the easier it is for Twitter to create better experiences within Twitter. In other words, enough building innovation out — it’s time to innovate in. The road ahead is foggy. And it is unclear whether Twitter’s API changes to come will immediately ax a wide swath of apps completely, or whether developers will be able to adjust to Twitter’s new rules of the road. Perhaps if Twitter can give developers the proper guidance, it won’t be a third-party-app bloodbath. I’ve been told by a few sources that even Twitter is still figuring this out. Right now, a source says, the company is facing a series of choices as it stares down the path it has chosen. Some of those choices are easy: Ending the LinkedIn partnership was a no-brainer, sources say, as Twitter received little traffic back from those tweets syndicated in LinkedIn’s stream. (It should have ended much earlier, I’m told, but the occasional quick phone call from LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner had a way of convincing Dick Costolo to keep the partnership in place.) Instagram, which will most likely soon become property of Facebook (after the FTC gives the okay), was also an easy choice, sources say. Facebook is Twitter’s competition for ad sales, plain and simple. Coupled with the social graph, any access Facebook has to Twitter’s interest graph could make Facebook’s ad targeting exponentially better, and therefore far more lucrative for advertisers. (It also probably didn’t hurt that Facebook set the precedent of cutting off its competitors when it did the exact same thing to Twitter years ago.) Other decisions — like cracking down on developers and third-party apps who until now have enjoyed positive relationships with Twitter — most likely won’t be so easy for the company to make. But Twitter has proven tough thus far, and is most likely to continue taking flak to see its plans through. Meanwhile, Twitter runs the risk of watching developers depart the platform, perhaps seeking refuge in alternatives like Facebook or — dare I say it — Google+. There’s even a new kid on the block that aims to do it a better way, opting to build a real-time platform like Twitter, wholly unsupported by ads. Dalton Caldwell, a Silicon Valley familiar, has pitched App.net as a paid service for app developers who don’t want the pressure of advertisers bearing down on the network over time. It is ambitious, and idealistic in the extreme (perhaps, many would say, to its own detriment). Or, developers can continue to do what they’ve been doing: Watch, wait, and let the cards fall where they may. Tagged with: ads, API, clients, developers, Facebook, Flipboard, Instagram, monetization, news readers, third party, Tweetbot, Twitter In Wake of Delivery Delays, Amazon Offers Gift Cards to Customers December 26, 2013 at 12:11 pm PT RapGenius and Google: Tales in Growth Hacking Gone Wrong Twitter Stock Has a Very Merry Christmas Freshdesk Nabs $7 Million Series C Tweets Are the New Black: NYT Reporter’s Twitter Book to Be Made for TV	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404830
__label__cc	0.579046	0.420954	ホームページ \| 案内 \| データベース \| 研究の成果 \| 地図 \| サイトマップ \| 検索 \| リンク集 \| 謝辞 \| 英文翻訳記事 \| 最新情報 \| English カウラと日本の対話キャサリン・ベネット氏 (AWM S03079) 聞き手：テリー・コフーンインタビュー場所：ニューサウスウェールズ州カウラインタビュー時期： 2003年3月19日キャサンリン・ベネット氏は、カウラから日本への交換留学高校生第1号として、奈良市の一条高校で1年間学んだ。出発前の準備として、カウラ在住の日本人戦争花嫁に日本語を少し教えてもらったが、挨拶くらいしかできなかったという。奈良では日本人家族の一員としてホームステイをした。一条高校では、日本文化の学習を中心にしたが、一番熱心にしたのが陶芸だった。日本語があまりできないにもかかわらず、赤膚焼の窯元に弟子入りをして、手をとって教えてもらったという。また学校では何人かの教師が彼女の面倒を熱心にみた。当時はまだ外国人は珍しく、特に金髪で肌の色が白い少女だった彼女は、よく目立った。彼女にとってこの１年間は素晴らしい期間だった。オーストラリアに帰国した後も、陶芸の勉強を続け、さらにイギリスでも修行を積み、陶芸家として作品を作るようになった。ちょうどその時期に、日本庭園内に陶芸工房を作ろうという計画があり、その資金は永倉氏が寄贈することまで決まっていた。ベネット氏は建物の設計段階からかかわり、10年間近く、その工房で創作活動を続けた。彼女は自分の作品に、日本の影響が見られると言われるとうれしいと言う。インタビュー原文（英語） TERRY COLHOUN: First of all, Catherine, thank you very much for agreeing to be part of the programme. I would like to talk to you first about being an exchange student in Japan because you were the first exchange student – not under the Seikei scheme, but to Nara. CATHERINE BENNETT: Yes. COLHOUN: What did you do? Tell me about how this evolved. BENNETT: Ab Oliver had gone to Japan possibly the year before and he had met the Seikei headmaster and been to that school and arranged to start the exchange system there and then he went to Nara and various other provincial centres. When he was in Nara he visited Ichijo High School who said that they would love to have an exchange student and he thought at the time it was a bit much to organise that as well as the Seikei so he didn’t do much about it. Then my parents had thought that it would be good to go to Japan as part of my education, so they spoke to Ab and he said “Look, I’m absolutely thrilled to hear that Catherine is wondering about going to Japan because I have been to another school and they are keen to have a student. Would you like to just organise that privately?” So, with Ab’s help Mum and Dad and I got in touch with the school and they were delighted that there was somebody willing to come and gradually we arranged for me to be there for ten months. The Takase family were organised to have me. They offered to have a student. Then we had a letter from them saying that they had one child, a girl my age, and they would like me to stay with them and go to the school with her. So it gradually worked out. The main teacher was Mr Sasaki, Musasabu Sasaki, who is retired now but still actively involved in the Nara–Australia connection. He was a very good organiser of all this sort of thing. It was hard for them to take on a student. They hadn’t had a foreigner at the school before. So, it was all new and they were wondering what on earth to do with me for ten months. I remember arriving and trying to think what I was going to study at school. I wasn’t having to cover my schooling here. In a way it was a year off. I came back and finished my high schooling in two extra years, so the year over there was really just an extra year. So, we had to work out what I was interested in. I had started doing a little bit of pottery in Cowra beforehand. So, that was my main interest, I suppose, and they were able to arrange for me to go and work at a very ancient tea ceremony-ware pottery out of Nara. That was probably my main interest and the most formative thing I did while I was there. I have continued on with that, with ceramics all my life now. COLHOUN: Did you understand any Japanese language? BENNETT: I didn’t. I tried to learn some before I went but it was terribly hard to find material. There were no courses or tapes or books available here. What I did do though was there were a couple of Japanese war brides in Cowra and I went to one of them, a very nice woman, who had married soon after the war and had a child a little bit older than I was, so I used to go to her and she helped me with a bit of Japanese. So, I suppose I was able to use greetings by the time I got there but nothing else. COLHOUN: How did you communicate with the teachers? BENNETT: Fortunately, Mr Sasaki is a wonderful speaker of English and he was the head English teacher at Ichijo; absolutely no trouble with him. He was able to understand me. The family that I lived with were very traditional, virtually no English, but Yoko was studying… COLHOUN: She was your Japanese sister? BENNETT: She was my Japanese sister and she was studying English at High School and very keen to practise her English. She was very clever and had all the English in her head, but just needed to practise and once I was there we used to natter away in English very well. It did mean that I didn’t learn much Japanese early on because Yoko was so keen to learn English from me. I found it hard to get her to speak Japanese to me but after a while that was fine. The family had almost no English at all but Grandmother Takase, who was a real matriarch and the strength, the strong character in the family, had some Second World War English. She had, I suppose, a little bit to do with Americans around and so if she ever did speak anything it was a little bit with an American accent. When she was excited and trying to explain something to me suddenly a few English words would come out. That was interesting, yes. COLHOUN: Did you do any class work at all? You couldn’t have just done pottery all day every day. BENNETT: That’s right. I probably went to the pottery at first once a week and then I changed after a number of months and started going to the pottery of one of the apprentices of Mr Oisho at Akaharayama, was the man who took me on first. He was an elderly man and his son had taken over. So, Mr Oisho, Grandfather Oisho, had time to sit with me, no English and not much Japanese on my part, so he was able to teach me by just sitting beside me and making pots and I would follow his hand movements. It was the most marvellous way to learn, virtually no language at all, it was just purely demonstrating and me sitting beside him and doing it. He had the time to do it, which was very nice. COLHOUN: When you were working with him did you have to observe certain courtesies because he was a senior potter, a grandfather? BENNETT: Yes. COLHOUN: What sort of thing – how did you approach that? BENNETT: Well, I probably didn’t understand them verbally. It was not much explained, but I realised quickly that he was certainly an honourable grandfather and at the pottery to help me when he felt he could. I suppose I was just very polite and didn’t demand anything. If he said to make a bowl he would make a bowl and as he was making it he would pause and let me catch up with what he was doing and gradually I learnt in that way. There were very definite rules and regulations about having women in the pottery. I was not to go anywhere near the kilns. It was supposed to be bad luck to have women around kilns – Japanese women as well – and they were packed by the pottery men and then fired by itinerant firers who would come around and they would be men. It was certainly considered bad luck to have women around when the firings were going on, so I certainly didn’t go anywhere near them. COLHOUN: When you came back was it very difficult to get back into the Australian school environment again? BENNETT: Well, it was, yes. I had had almost nothing to do with English speakers – native English speakers – so even the language was hard. It was funny. You go into a sort of funny thing of not being able to communicate particularly well when you come back. It doesn’t take long to get back to it but you speak in a funny sort of slightly simplified English I think, or just a slightly different sentence structure, I suppose you get into the habit of using in Japan, and then coming back it was a bit of a change. I didn’t say that I did do other subjects at school. I used to do the pottery probably half the week; the rest of the week I would do calligraphy, cooking, which was a disaster. I was a pretty hopeless cook in those days. There was a very keen cookery teacher, lovely woman, and she would have loved to learn more about Western cooking and I was pretty useless there. I remember making scones, trying to make scones with the class. COLHOUN: Did you write to Mum and say “Please send me recipes”? BENNETT: I did. I wrote in desperation to Mum and said “Could you send some recipes for some slightly Australian things?” Of course, they felt that there was probably a large Australian cuisine that they could learn about. So, Mum sent scones over and pavlova. COLHOUN: What about lamingtons? BENNETT: Lamingtons, pavlovas, and I’m afraid I’d had very little experience at making any of them. Anyway, it was great fun and we used to laugh a lot. I couldn’t even remember how to stick scones – if the scones were supposed to be separate or stuck together, so we tried a bit of each and worked it out by trial and error. Calligraphy was wonderful. I loved that, using the beautiful brushes and traditional techniques and beautiful papers. Sport – I was a good swimmer – and so I used to go to swimming club. COLHOUN: But you didn’t attempt to do mathematics or Japanese history or anything like that? BENNETT: No, the history, of course, I read about and loved and there was a very nice man, Mr Inamata, who was a classical Japanese scholar, one of the teachers, and he helped me with Japanese history, which was absolutely fascinating. Then another teacher had me for – Mr Amano was my other main teacher – they were the three, Sasaki, Inamata and Amano helped me with the sorts of things that I could learn. Trying to do maths in Japanese would have been absolutely impossible when I can hardly do it in English, so I gave up on that, but other things – more cultural things, I suppose – calligraphy, Japanese language, Japanese history. I used to go to the art classes, which were lovely, and Ikebana and Tea Ceremony I used to do a little bit too. Tea Ceremony particularly was with Yoko. She used to go to Tea Ceremony class out of school to a family friend and I would go with her and that was fascinating too. COLHOUN: Apart from that, what sort of things did you do away from school with your Japanese sister? How did you relax? Typical teenage things? BENNETT: Not really, no, we weren’t into modern music or dancing. It was a very traditional household. I suppose we watched some television and, of course, that meant very little to me, but I got a feeling for television sort of fun things. We used to go to the park a lot – beautiful Nara Park. We would go for picnics with the family. We used to go to the family graves almost every weekend and have a picnic there and clean up the graves and take offerings. We used to visit Yoko’s cousins a lot. Because she was an only child she had a very close relationship with her cousins and we would visit them and that was always great fun – very nice children, boys and girls – and we would often play traditional Japanese games there, sort of the game a bit like chess, Japanese chess, and chat I suppose, look at magazines and photo albums and then we would certainly spend a lot of time observing the traditional festivals through the year. That takes a lot of time. There are a lot of festivals and a lot of family activities around festival activities. We would spend a lot of time – travelled with the Takase family. Mr Takase would take us to the beach or to shrines and temples. COLHOUN: On perhaps a lighter, more personal note, being fair haired I am sure that the Japanese boys must have lined up to talk to you, at least. BENNETT: Yes, fascinated by somebody looking so different, because I am tall and fair. I had long fair plaits in those days and the girls were fascinated by my hair, the feeling of it, finer, and the colour. The boys thought that foreign girls were gorgeous. I felt such a great big tall, sort of gangly thing, but they were very keen to speak English to you and to practise their English was the idea, but also just to speak to a foreign girl. One funny experience I had was being at a festival in the town and a Japanese university student came and spoke to me and said could he practise his English, that he was a student of Russian, which was interesting, and his opening line was – I should explain, the Takase family had their own bathroom in a very traditional house, 150 years old, sleeping on tatami, on futon on tatami. It was lovely; a lovely house to live in. But, if I went to visit some of the other students from the school we would often go to the public baths because that’s how their family did it, and so the Japanese university student said “Could I speak English with you and I am a student of Russian.” He said “By the way, I saw you at the Japanese bath.” Of course, I went bright red. COLHOUN: You would probably be very bright red coming out of that very hot water too. BENNETT: I was, absolutely, because of the fair skin. I remember being quite lobsterish and he must have been very startled to see this pink foreign girl coming out of the public bath. Of course, he didn’t mind at all – completely open and friendly. COLHOUN: Well, it’s their tradition. BENNETT: Absolutely, yes. COLHOUN: This developed interest in pottery was continued I think because, as I understand it, you went back to Japan. BENNETT: I did. I went back eight years later with my sister, Jane, and we spent six weeks in Japan travelling and visiting the Takase family and going to the pottery where I worked. When I came back from Japan I finished my last years of high school and then went to Sydney, East Sydney Technical College, and did my ceramic certificate course there, then came back to Orange and established a pottery at Kinross Wallaroy School and taught ceramics there and ran this workshop. Then I decided to go to England to study ceramics with Allan Caiger-Smith. He accepted me as an apprentice at Aldermaston Pottery. By that stage I was very interested in brush work and under-surface decoration with ceramics, and he is well known for his beautiful brush work, so I asked if I could work there. So, on my way to England, Jane and I decided to go to Japan and spend the six weeks there, which we enjoyed very much. It was great to get in touch with people that I had known before, to visit the potteries – we saw beautiful exhibitions and museums and workshops in Japan relating to pottery. COLHOUN: I know that you have more or less become a professional potter. This is the centre of your life now apart from your family. But, would you say that that early Japanese grounding you had with that Japanese grandfather master potter had a very strong influence on the way you developed? BENNETT: Profound, it was, I think probably around about 17 years old is an extremely formative time anyway, and the help and encouragement I had to do pottery in those days is what has formed my life. It was absolutely wonderful. I think there is such a long wonderful tradition of pottery in Japan anyway. It was the most marvellous thing to have contact with – beautiful pots, beautiful decoration, wonderful exhibitions and galleries to see – and in our ordinary life the Takase family’s house was just full of the most beautiful things, beautiful ceramics that were hundreds of years old from the family – a long tradition of very proud family tradition. They had a wonderful Kura at the back of the house, straw house, full of the most beautiful things, lots of it ceramics but also beautiful fabrics, lacquer ware, metal work, all those things were an absolute revelation to me to see that wonderful artwork and it has probably been one of the very strongest influences. The Oisho family again have been where they are potting now for generations. I think that Grandfather Oisho was the eighth Masato. COLHOUN: What is a Masato? BENNETT: That was his first name, I think, or a sort of a taken name, so his son was the ninth. I think that’s right, so that’s eight generations of people making beautiful work there – very traditional pottery. We worked on an earthen floor, beautiful old, old interior and a wonderful collection of their own. COLHOUN: Do you think the Japanese influence is identifiable in the work you are doing now? BENNETT: Yes, it is. COLHOUN: Do people say “Oh, this looks like Japanese?” BENNETT: Yes, I think they do. COLHOUN: You don’t mind that? BENNETT: No, I’m delighted, absolutely proud to have had some contact with that tradition and I suppose it’s a bit of a mixture of the sort of work that I did in England as well, which of course was also very formative. The brush work there was European style brush work and it was fascinating to see the differences and the likenesses. COLHOUN: What do you mean by brush work? BENNETT: Using a brush – the European brushes are different… COLHOUN: Using a brush in what way? BENNETT: To decorate pottery vessels, so it’s the European way of using brush work, is using brushes for brush work and their decorative techniques are different, but of course they had the influence of oriental pottery early on and the other way – European brush work and decoration went to Japan early on – or through China to Japan. So, there is a little bit of a mixture of styles. COLHOUN: There was a period, I think, when Chinese influence was deliberately copied by the major English potters, or European as well. BENNETT: That’s right, well Delft-ware is probably the famous one, the Dutch style, and they did the most marvellous copies – the famous design is the Willow Pattern. COLHOUN: Yes, I think there are many copies of that in use and you still find them. BENNETT: Yes, that’s right. COLHOUN: Then, later after you had gone through all of this they established a pottery building in the Japanese Garden and you were associated with the beginning of that. BENNETT: What happened was, I had come back from Japan and was working part time in Orange with a friend and deciding what to do about setting up, establishing a pottery here. Don Kibbler got in touch with me to say that Mr Saburo Nagakura, the Chairman of the Kyushu Electrical Power Company, was keen to donate money to establish a pottery in the Japanese Garden, with the idea of making something more active as an attraction for people visiting the garden. The garden is wonderful. It is a passive thing. They thought it would be good to have something more active in the garden as well. Mr Nagakura is from the Arita area, which is the famous porcelain district in Kyushu and he had the most wonderful collection of porcelain from all through the history of Arita, a personal collection, as well as the Kyushu Electric Power Company having their own beautiful collection as well. So, he had a great personal interest in ceramics. So, Don got in touch with my mother and then me and said “Would Catherine be willing to help design a floor plan for a pottery, give us some pointers?” which I did. Then with the architect in Canberra who had designed the Cultural Centre, which was part of the first stage of the Japanese Garden which was already built and well established by the time they were thinking of this second stage, we were able to design a building that fitted in with the Japanese Garden aesthetic. COLHOUN: You continued to work as a potter there for a time. BENNETT: Yes, so I established it. It was built and for a year I worked in it – for a winter I worked in it without windows – a freezing cold winter the first winter. Then gradually we were able to get the building complete. My parents donated a kiln, a lovely gas kiln, which is still being used there, and I had wheels and furniture, which was able to be made for the inside of it. I worked there for probably eight to ten years. In that time another potter, a local man, came to work with me, and a great time was when a Ugandan potter came to work with me for two years. She was from a pottery family near Kampala and her sponsor in Australia came to me and said would I be able to have Somali working with me? She was wanting to learn more about pottery, so the three of us made quite a good team. Somali was great. She was the most beautiful black person and caused a great lot of interest in the garden, you can imagine. COLHOUN: Have you ever exhibited in Japan? BENNETT: No, I haven’t. I have had exhibitions and been involved in lots of group exhibitions in Australia. I suppose my work has gone to Japan into various private collections. Mr Nagakura had a number of pieces, but I’ve never actually had a one man exhibition in Japan. COLHOUN: Thank you very much indeed Catherine for talking to us and continue potting. プリントボタン Transcribed by WRITEpeople, June 2003 テープ起こしがされたインタビューは、少々編集されていますが、あくまでもスタイルの点だけに限っています。このファイルは個人的、あるいは貴組織内で非営利的目的のために使用されるときのみにダウンロードすることができます。インタビューのオリジナルテープはオーストラリア戦争記念館に保存されています。聞き手の前書き高原と山田と村上由良滋田村恵子オリバーとテルファーシリル・トレジャーテルファーとカウリーゲリー・ベックブルース・ミラースティーブとクリス・カワマタドン・キブラーグラーム・ドリューロバート・グリフィスキャサリン・ベネットバーバラ・ベネットトニー・ムーニーネヴィル・アームストロングジャン・マンデーハロルド・スターとデール・スターグラハム・スチュワートデヴィッド・ホブソンローレンス・ライアン　1 ルーシー・タスカービル・クルーズ氏豪日研究プロジェクトは研究活動を休止いたしました。お問い合わせは、オーストラリア戦争記念館の担当部門にお願いいたします。 Internet implementation by Fulton Technology and AJRP staff . Australian War Memorial のホームページへ。	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404840
__label__cc	0.673909	0.326091	Archiwiści i maszyny Dariusz Magier, Archiwiści i maszyny, w: Archiwa - Kancelarie - Zbiory, Nr 9(11), 2018, s. 31-48 "The history of archives is also the history of technical equipment used by archivists. In last decades the role of machines has grown excessively, although archival science developed interest in their advanced models relatively late. The development of archival tools (machines) took evolutionary lead. In the pre-partition and the earlymodern periods they were used mainly for storage, transportation, maintenance, and providing access to archival materials. Just in the 20th century the Polish lands saw machines used for easing office works and maintaining contacts, which are typewriters and telephones. They enabled faster and more readable writing in several copies at once, as well as connecting archives to the outer world. The second half of the 20th century led to significant development in technical capabilities in conservation, preservation, and reprography. The technology was developing, and even though it did affect the work of archivists, it was unacceptable to have changed its clue. The situation lasted until there emerged computer technology, which was a revolution in archival tasks and still has essential influence on work and awareness of archivists. The machine started to impact the methods of archival work. Under the influence of the machine the system of archival information started to change, which slowly imposed changes in practical works. There emerged a lasting tendency to force on archivists some changes in traditional methods of archival works. The work and experience of past generations were subdued to newly developed description standards, adapted to the language and operational possibilities of the machine. The article reflects on the role of machines in archives, which is also a pretext for contemplating the evolution of the place and role of an archivist in contemporary archives." file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/user/Moje%20dokumenty/Downloads/Archiwisci%20i%20maszyny.pdf	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404845
__label__wiki	0.977439	0.977439	Arika Kane is one of the music industry’s leading and best-selling recording artists’ who has forged a successful song-writing career breaking the charts with each release and creating sparks throughout the world. Early Career Breakthroughs In 2010 Arika Kane released her self-titled Album, which became an international Hit. With songs like “Here With Me“, “4 The Lovers”, “Bcuz I Luv U” and “Make It. All of which were featured on various VH1, BET and MTV Programing. Kane’s songs debuted and had success on the Billboard Sales, Airplay and Hot 100 Charts. With 70 plus Synchronization licensing placements with the Viacom network of stations, “Make It” was penned as the Theme song for VH1’s Hit Reality TV series Hollywood Exes and Atlanta Exes for multiple seasons, thus making Arika Kane and her music a staple within the Reality Television world. Hip Hop Weekly Magazine wrote, “Arika’s album delivers a complete composition that resonates with true music fans”. CD Baby named Arika Kane as “One of the hottest, new and upcoming artist to hit the music scene”. The Media Base Charts declared Arika Kane as the #1 Independent Artist in the country for 20 weeks Coming off a very successful debut Album release and building momentum within the music world, Kane released her sophomore album “Substance”. Digging down deep and from within, Arika produced an array of songs with meaning and purpose and garnering success and many more Synchronization placements with MTV, VH1 and Insider, from shows such as “What Chili Wants”, “Love and Hip Hop” and “Single Ladies”. In 2014 Arika released her much-anticipated 3rd Album “Thru The Veil” with features from R&B legend Brian McKnight and Hip Hop Icons Grand Puba and Jean Grae. It has become Arika Kane’s most successful Album to date charting at #1 best selling R&B Album in the USA and #3 best-selling Pop Album with highlighting songs, “It’s There” and “Can’t Get Enough” which broke records as it charted at #1 best seller in R&B for 22 weeks straight. Numerous other Singles were released from “Thru The Veil” and they all reached the #1 best selling R&B song in the U.S. “It’s There” featuring Brian McKnight charted in Billboards Top 10 Hot Single Sales Chart, sitting at #8 along with being awarded the best written R&B song of 2015 and was the 3rd place overall winner in the USA Song Writing Competition. Arika has performed at renowned venues including the legendary BB Kings NYC, Toads Place in Connecticut, Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar NYC and The Monique Show. Kane has also toured the Southern States and shared the stage with some of the very best artists in the business such as Babyface, Charlie Wilson, Frankie Beverly & Maze and Faith Evans. In early 2016, Arika released a raw neo-soul/R&B song “Have You”. It shot up the U.S. charts to #1 best seller and remained at #1 for 11 consecutive weeks, outselling artists such as The Weeknd. In Autum of 2016 Kane surprised her fans with a special remix album entitled “The Remix Album” containing Dance, House and EDM remixes of songs from her previous albums which extended Arika’s audience even more and elevated her music to new realms of energy and excitement. “The Remix Album” rose up the U.S. charts sitting at #1 in best-selling Dance Albums for over 10 weeks along with charting in multiple Billboard Charts such as the Heatseekers chart and Top 25 Dance Albums for 7 weeks consecutively. Arika Kane continues to keep music fans content worldwide and stands tall in all her artist glory. From the beginning, Arika has held tight to her originality and beliefs in music being freedom of expression, empowerment and a tool for inspiration, which is what sets her above the rest. Arika is a true example of substance and operates through the fans, through the music and through the art. “ I take pride in creating music from the soul. We have to inspire our youth and let them know that the power of creation lies within us. Our future is who we become and how we change it for the better “ – Arika Kane Want all the latest updates on Arika Kane?? Subscribe Here!!	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404846
__label__wiki	0.617356	0.617356	AFC Board AFC Editions Steve Lambert Pledges to Donate 100% of Possible ArtPrize Winnings to the LGBT Fund by Paddy Johnson on October 10, 2014 Steve Lambert, a finalist in this year’s ArtPrize competition says that if he wins, he will donate the money to the LGBT Fund of Grand Rapids. That’s potentially a lot of money. He’s been nominated in both the public vote, and by the jury. The top prize for each is worth $200,000. Currently, he’s up for the $20,000 Time-Based Juried Award and the $200,000 Juried Grand Prize. (He’s now out of the running for the public vote prize.) “We Didn’t Like It”: Watch Paddy Johnson and Curators Discuss the ArtPrize Finalists by Whitney Kimball on October 7, 2014 Readers, get a load of Art F City on air from Grand Rapids. Dark Mode is Off Follow Art F City What is Art F City? Fiercely Independent. New York art news, reviews and culture commentary. Paddy Johnson, Editorial Director Michael Anthony Farley, Senior Editor Whitney Kimball, IMG MGMT Editor Contact us at: paddyATartfcity.com	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404848
__label__wiki	0.800128	0.800128	Puppy swallows yonder star This dozy puppy almost had his last Christmas dinner — after he swallowed a star decoration. Yorkshire Terrier Charlie found the old Christmas star as he rummaged in owner Felicity Clifford’s bin. She thought the five-month-old pup had swallowed a bone — but an X-ray revealed the star. Charlie made a full recovery after it was taken out with forceps under anaesthetic. Vet Robert Newcombe of charity PDSA’s hospital in Plymouth, Devon, said: “I’ve seen odd things as a vet but this is the strangest ever.” Labels: Animal's, In the News, Love Franklin likes the Eagles (Go Birds) Songbirds fly free as China turns its back on 2,000 years of history For 2,000 years the song thrush has brought music to the ears of millions of Chinese. Now the ancient tradition of buying, caging and keeping wild song birds looks destined to die out. A new law banning the trade in seven species of wild birds takes effect on January 1. The aim is to try to save China's dwindling numbers of birds. It will also undermine the bustling local markets that are a familiar sight across Chinese cities and towns. The change in rules signals the likely demise of an integral aspect of Chinese life that dates back to the Han dynasty. Anyone who already has a bird will be allowed to keep it. But among the seven birds that will be banned from sale is the huamei — or song thrush — which has long been the species of choice for bird-keeping enthusiasts. Those buying or selling the birds will face a fine of up to ten times the price of the bird. It is the first time that Beijing environment officials have changed the list of protected species since 1989. Labels: Animal's, In the News, Pictures Woman stayed at Wal-Mart for three days A Wal-Mart shopper overstayed her welcome at the 24-hour store in Lilburn. Gwinnett County police escorted the shopper home after she stayed there for three days eating and sleeping inside the store.Because of all the Christmas shoppers, the woman was able to blend in with the carts, crowds and chaos and go unnoticed for 72 hours a week before Christmas. When asked by Wal-Mart employees why she was there for so long she simply said, 'I'm shopping.'The woman was escorted home by police after she paid for her merchandise.With news video. Court orders man to stop screaming at small children An Alameda County court ordered a Berkeley man on Thursday to stop screaming and glaring at small children and their parents who use a tot park next to the man's Roosevelt Avenue home. Art Maxwell, who lives next to the Becky Temko Tot Park, has been in a verbal war with parents and their children over noise levels in the park for nearly a year. Parents say Maxwell curses at their children and makes them cry, plays loud music outside while they use the park, videotapes them, and dishes out menacing stares at those who offend his peace and quiet. Maxwell contends park users are violating the city's noise ordinance and he is just trying to get some rest following a painful spinal cord injury last February. Man goes missing but family do not realize for seven years A family have reported a missing relative - seven years after he disappeared.Ian Glyn Davies, 56, was last seen in 2000 leaving the London home of a nephew. Relatives in South Wales thought he was at home near Neath but had not contacted him since. They only raised the alarm when he failed to show at a friend's funeral. A photo of the missing man has been issued, although officers say it was taken around 20 years ago. Police are looking for him in London and Wales. Neath Sgt Nikki Thomas said: "We ask Mr Davies to contact us to confirm he is safe and well." School Suspends Girl for Booze-Candy CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) - A school district suspended a 12-year-old for having a piece of chocolate candy filled with a half-ounce of booze. The unidentified seventh-grader was sent home from Alta Loma Junior High School three days before the winter break after a friend gave her a vodka-filled, foil-wrapped candy in the hall on her way to class Wednesday. Another student apparently saw the girl get the candy and told school officials. She cannot return until Jan. 7, and then she must adhere to a contract between, the student, parent and school that outlines expected behavior. The girl was disciplined for having "possession, used, sold, furnished or been under the influence of any controlled substance, alcohol or intoxicant," according to her suspension notice. The girl's mother said officials in the Alta Loma School District overreacted, noting the girl didn't eat the chocolate that was found in her purse. "The punishment doesn't fit the crime," the mother said. "They made this an upsetting and dramatic situation that could have been handled a number of different ways." The girl was disciplined just once before for talking in class, said her mother, whose name was withheld to protect the identity of her daughter. Mike Whisenand, the district's assistant superintendent of personnel and support services, declined to comment on the girl's suspensions but said any amount of alcohol on campus is against the law. The State Education Code "says (an) intoxicant of any kind. It doesn't mention flavor, size or quantity," Whisenand said. "Any type of alcohol can be cause of suspension. I certainly wouldn't call it candy." Man Buys Truck With Loose Change FRANKFORT, Ind. (AP) ― Paul Brant considers himself a penny pincher, but his savings in quarters and dollar coins really paid off. Brant, 70, used more than $25,000 in change to help buy a new Dodge Ram half-ton pickup truck Friday - 13 years after buying another truck with spare change. "(The old truck) didn't have four-wheel drive, and living in the country, I figured I better get a new one to help get me through the snow," he said. Brant said he was raised to be thrifty. His father always paid in cash and saved up loose change to take vacations. Brant has been storing his change for years, and estimated he had about $26,000 in coins for Friday's purchase. In 1994, he bought a Dodge pickup and a Dodge Neon using about $36,000 in quarters. "As long as you don't put your hands back in the till, it really adds up," he said. Brant stored his change in coffee cans, water jugs and piggy banks over the years, and was escorted by sheriff's deputies as he brought the rolled coins to the dealership. A Mike Raisor Chrysler Dodge and Jeep employee who sold Brant the truck said the dealership called in an armored car to count and handle the coins. "No bank wants to take them," Keith Gephart said. Adopted Russian Kids These are photos of Russian kids adopted from “children’s home” the worst place for a kid to be. They get there a budget of $100/mo for each kid, they don’t have toys they don’t have love of parents it’s sad and that’s great that there are people even in Russia who can adopt and save kids. All the photos are in “Before and After” manner, you can easily tell where is the “before” photo. Labels: In the News, Love, Pictures Songbirds fly free as China turns its back on 2,00...	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404851
__label__wiki	0.693258	0.693258	« Matt Damon, Genius The Website that Created The "Sarah Palin Quotes" Even Identified Them as Parodies That Had Been Made Up Very Smart Sophisticate Fell for the Obvious Goof, Too \| Main \| Sarah Palin Interview Reactions » First Excepts from Today's Gibson Interview of Palin; No "Gaffes" Noted, Except for the "Gaffe" of Being Pro-Military and Pro-Muscular Defense I'll quote some in a bit, just reading it now... Palin defended a previous statement in which she reportedly characterized the war in Iraq as "task from God". Gibson quoted her as saying: "Our national leaders are sending U.S. soldiers on a task that is from God." But Palin said she was referencing a famous quote by Abraham Lincoln. "I would never presume to know God's will or to speak God's words. But what Abraham Lincoln had said, and that's a repeat in my comments, was let us not pray that God is on our side in a war or any other time, but let us pray that we are on God's side." Incidentally, that's not spin, that's exactly what she said. The AP Dowdified her quote to take away the part about praying that we are on God's side to make it sound like she was simply saying "We're on God's side." GIBSON: You said recently, in your old church, "Our national leaders are sending U.S. soldiers on a task that is from God." PALIN: You know, I don't know if that was my exact quote. GIBSON: Exact words. PALIN: But the reference there is a repeat of Abraham Lincoln's words when he said -- first, he suggested never presume to know what God's will is, and I would never presume to know God's will or to speak God's words. Not exact words, Gibson. She said (paraphrase) "Let us pray that our national leaders are sending U.S. soldiers on a task that is from God." The AP cut off the beginning off that, and of course all the idiots in the MSM repeat it. And then Gibson says, "Exact words." Hot Air is on this of course. Here's AllahPundit on it, back when the AP began Dowdifying the quote: " Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right. Also, for this country, that our leaders, our national leaders, are sending [U.S. soldiers] out on a task that is from God,” she exhorted the congregants. “That’s what we have to make sure that we’re praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God’s plan.” Here’s what the AP turns it into: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin told ministry students at her former church that the United States sent troops to fight in the Iraq war on a “task that is from God.”… “Our national leaders are sending them out on a task that is from God,” she said. “That’s what we have to make sure that we’re praying for, that there is a plan and that plan is God’s plan.” Contact ABCNews immediately to demand a correction. This isn't an arguable mistake; it's a complete, provable mistake. And Gibson doubles down on "exact words." Sorry, Gibson-- exact words means exact words. And if you're going to edit out key words and transform a statement from one meaning to another, that's not even close to "exact." Greg Gutfied on Why They Hate Her: It's funny because it's true. [CJ] Write Charlie Gibson: Ask him what "exact words" means, especially when the words are deliberately Dowdified in order to make Sarah Palin's explanation implausible. With the censored words included, her explanation makes perfect sense-- in fact, it's pretty inarguable. So ask them if "exact words" now means something else in the ABCNews stylebook.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404857
__label__cc	0.719994	0.280006	Igniting Kingdom Prayer: Prayer and Spiritual Warfare Dr. Tony Evans Tony Evans: You see, for many of us, the problem of us getting along with other people is our inability to get along with ourself. Everything visible and physical is preceded by something invisible and spiritual. The consequences we are dealing with in our lives, in our homes, in our culture, we are dealing with them because there is a gap between where God is and where we are. He wants to know that you want him and not just want his stuff. See, a lot of folk go to church to get God's stuff but who don't want the God who gives it. So if you're in distress, don't let that drive you away, draw you near. When you get close and wanna live for him, want to please him, want to honor him, want to exalt him, want to draw near to him, then heaven opens up, and he lets you find him. He lets you find him. Tony: When you've lived long enough, it becomes pretty clear that life is not a playground but a battleground. When you've lived long enough, you've come to realize that life is not always easy. While we cherish those times of fun and frivolity and play and excitement, we dread those times of pain, and anguish, and struggle. Someone had said that life can be described as being bittersweet. It has those sweet moments that we cherish and embrace, and those bitter moments that bring us to tears, hurt, and pain. Paul is writing, and he concludes his treaties to the church at Ephesus to talk to them about the battleground of life. We call it spiritual warfare, but he's not just talking about any kind of battle. He describes this one specifically by calling it the "evil day." The evil day. The evil day is when all hell breaks loose on you. The evil day is when you are overwhelmed. Yes, life has its normal ups and downs, but that's not what he's talking about here. He's talking about when you are under major attack, when your world is being shattered, your dreams are being destroyed, your hopes are being dimmed, and where you look out, and all you see is the light of an oncoming train. He calls that the evil day, the day when hell is after you, and your name has come up. He says, when that day comes, when that period of time when you're under major assault comes, he says, "I want you to understand how to approach this because," he says, "on that day, you're going to need the strength of the Lord," verse 10. Normal stuff is not gon' work, and playin' church sho' 'nuf won't work. you're going to need the supernatural." And so he goes into these verses, leading up to the subject of prayer to tell us how to approach this time in your life, in my life. Now, I wanna make sure that I'm not wasting my time on this sermon, so does anybody here know what I'm talkin' about when I talk about an evil day? An evil day, when you're under massive spiritual assault. Well, let me remind you that everything visible and physical is preceded by that which is invisible and spiritual. So Paul wants you to know, if you want to address in the time of your attack the visible and physical, you need to do it from the perspective of the invisible and spiritual. He gives you the term that he uses throughout the book of Ephesians of "heavenly places." "Heavenly places" means the "spiritual realm," and what he's saying is that, when you are under assault, when your life is being shattered, you're trying to be in the will of God, you're trying to walk with God, but you're being attacked, your well-being is being attacked, your dreams are being attacked, your health is being attacked, your stability is being attacked, your resources are being attacked, your future is being attacked, you are just under assault, he says, during those times, you have to view things from the location of heavenly places or the spiritual realm if you're going to be strong, to walk through, work through the times of those attacks, and he wants to set the plan in place for how you're gon' to make it through the evil day. For those who raised your hand, because you've been in or are in the evil day, this will matter to you. For those of you who've not yet been to the evil day, keep living. It's comin'. When you're under assault and your stability, your world, is being shaken, he says, during those times, three times, he says, "I want you to stand firm, stand firm, stand firm, don't quit, don't quit, don't quit," because the temptation is easily to throw in the towel when your world is collapsing right in front of your eyes. He says, "The first thing I want you to understand is that you wrestle not against flesh and blood." In other words, people aren't the source of your problem. They may be the conduit for your problem, but they're not the source of your problem, for we Christians "wrestle not against flesh and blood, but principalities and powers, and world forces that are located in heavenly places" or the spiritual realm. When you are under the fire of oppression, when you're under the fire of the evil one, when you're under fire of demonic attack, when you're under the fire of suffering, he says, "You take your stand on the ground where Jesus Christ has already been burned for you, where Jesus Christ has already suffered for you." You grab ahold of the strength that the Lord has to offer. You do not run away from God when you are in the evil day. You have to run to God when you're in the midst of the evil day because you're now engaged in spiritual warfare. When your world is being attacked in whatever way it's being attacked, that's not the time to run from him. It's the time to run to him. It's not the time to evade him. It's the time to embrace him. He says, "Stand firm. Hold onto your faith in the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ in the midst of the suffering, the pain, and in the midst of the struggle." He then tells you how to dress for spiritual success. He gives you the armor of God. He tells you, "I want you to get dressed for the battle." Now, when you're in a war, and when you're in a parade, a military parade, they show the weapons. When you're in a war, you use the weapons 'cause in the evil day, this is not "Showtime at the Apollo." This is time when you gotta get dressed. He says, "You gotta put on truth, put on righteousness, put on peace." He goes on, he says, "You gotta put on faith." He says, "You gotta put on the helmet of salvation." Then he says, "You gotta use the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." He gives these six pieces of spiritual arsenal or spiritual armor that the believer is to utilize when it comes to taking a stand in the evil day or when you're under spiritual attack and spiritual oppression that's affecting your physical, financial, circumstantial, emotional, family well-being. Take your stand harder than you've ever taken it before, but put on this armor. But now you may not remember all the pieces of the armor. So let's make it easy because Romans chapter 13, verse 14, says, "Put on Christ." If you can't remember all the pieces, remember this one, "Put on Christ." Because he says, "I want you to be--put on truth." Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." He says, "I want you to put on righteousness." Scripture says Christ is our righteousness. He says, "Put on peace." Jesus said, "In this world, you will have tribulation, but I give you my peace." He says, "Put on the helmet of salvation." Scripture is clear Jesus is the author and finisher of our salvation. And then he says, "Put on the Word of God. Use the sword of the Spirit." John 1:1 says, "In the beginning was the Word. The Word was with God. The Word was God." Verse 14, "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us." Jesus says he is the Word. So if you don't remember truth, remember Jesus. If you don't remember righteousness, remember Jesus. If you don't remember peace, remember Jesus. If you don't remember faith, remember Jesus. If you don't remember the helmet of salvation, If you don't remember the Bible, remember Jesus because Jesus is the full armor of God. Tony: I studied the Bible in college for four years. I studied the Bible for four years, workin' on my master's degree, another four years, workin' on my doctorate degree, and then I've been preaching all of these years, and I'm still learning new things from this awesome, inexhaustible book, the Word of God. That's why I'm so excited about "The Tony Evans Study Bible" and its accompanying work, "The Tony Evans Bible Commentary." It will take all of this training and this teaching and make it available to you to understand, utilize, and apply God's most powerful Word. Tony: You put on Christ, you become centered in him. This is not belief in God. This is centered in God's Son, who is the revelation of God, the manifestation of God, who is the power of God, to manifest himself particularly in the evil day. Now, you wanna do it all the time, but you better do it in the evil day when the doctors don't have answers, when the bankers don't have answers, when your friends don't have answers, and sho' 'nuf when you don't have answers. You need to be centered on the person of Jesus Christ and all the tools that he offers you, but he says you gotta put him on. The question is "How do you put him on?" That's where verse 18 comes in. Let me read it again. He says in verse 18, "With all prayer and petition, pray at all times in the spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints." The way you put on Christ, that is, practically utilize him to equip you to move through the battle you face, is with prayer. Now, prayer is relational communication with God. A lot of people wanna pray when they're in spiritual warfare, who have not prayed till they got the spiritual warfare. In other words, they don't know how to stand strong in the Lord 'cause they haven't been standing with the Lord, but now that they're in an emergency, they need the Lord. He's talkin' about staying in touch with him all day. That's why 1 Thessalonians 5:17, says, "Pray without ceasing." In other words, "Stay in touch with me." Now, let me explain why this is so important. The evil day is principalities, powers, and world forces. This means you are under attack. This means that this attack is coming from the devil and demons. It is unfortunate that far too many Christians have lost sight of demons. Demons are angels that went rogue. Demons are the spiritual mafia that attacks us in the spiritual, that brings about our pain in the physical, and the Bible has an answer to demons. The answer to demons are angels. So here's how this works: The Bible declares every Christian has been assigned an angel, and the job of the angel is to look after the well-being of the believer. So every Christian has an angel that is assigned to you by God. One of the jobs of your angel is to thwart the demonic attack that is coming against you 'cause angels know how to fight angels, and so when the demonic angel comes to bring pain and anguish and defeat in your world and in your life, you have an angel. The Bible says, when we pray, we engage God, the Holy Spirit, and I'll talk about him in a moment, who activates the angel assigned to you to deal with the demonic oppression that is coming against you. So he says, "With all perseverance--" but he tells you somethin' else, and it's the key. He says, "Pray in the Spirit." Verse 18, "Don't just pray," meaning, "Don't just have conversation," but he says, "I want you to pray in the Spirit." Now, a question is "What does that mean?" The Bible talks about the role of the Spirit is to deliver the mind of God. 1 Corinthians chapter 2, verse 9 and 10, "But just as it is written, 'Things which eye hath not seen and ear hath not heard, and which has not been entered into the heart of man, all that God has prepared for those who love him.' For to us God revealed them--" He's not talkin' about heaven, he's talkin' about earth. "To us God revealed them through the Spirit, for the Spirit searches all things, even the depths of God." See, when you're in the evil day, that means folk can't help you. When you're in the evil day, they have limitations that they can do for you, and you need something that "Eye hath not seen, ear hath not heard, and the imagination is not conceived of." You need the supernatural to enter into the natural. Now, being in the Spirit is opposed in Scripture to being in the flesh. To be in the Spirit-- Let me start with the participle "in." He wants you to be in the Spirit, so he does not want you visiting and exiting. He wants you operating in the realm of the Spirit. What is the realm of the Spirit? The realm of the Spirit is a spiritual mind-set. In Romans chapter 8, verses 1 to 13, read it when you get home. He gives this extended discussion about the Spirit, and he says, "When you have the Spirit, you have the mind of the Spirit," so this has to do with how you're thinking. The mind is your thought. He wants you to think spiritually, not secularly. He wants you to think biblically, not worldly. He wants you to think the mind of Christ, not the mind of man. So I wanna show you, again, Galatians 5. Galatians 5 says this about the spirit. Verse 16, "But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh, for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please." He says there is a battle, and it's a battle between the spirit and the flesh. Let me define the "flesh." The "flesh" is the desire to please self independently of God. The flesh is the desire to please yourself as opposed to pleasing God. We all battle with the flesh. "Walk in the Spirit, and you will not fulfill the desire--" please don't misread that. He didn't say you won't have the desire 'cause the flesh wants what it wants. So you will have the desire, but the Spirit will override it. Don't read the verse in reverse. Don't read, "To get rid of the desire of the flesh, walk in the Spirit." That's backwards. "Walk in the Spirit, and it will overrule the desire of the flesh." It will overrule it. The capacity to do what you need to do or what God wants done will be activated in your experience as you walk in the Spirit. Now, many times, people will say, "I'm praying, but nothing is happening." Well, let me explain. If we, as humans, went into the water and tried to breathe and start to inhale, inhale, and exhale, you're doin' the right thing, but you're doin' it in the wrong environment. Many Christians pray. They doin' the right thing, but they're doing it in the flesh. They're doing it in the wrong environment, and if you're doing the right thing in the wrong environment, the right thing won't work. So just 'cause you say your prayers in the mornin', say grace at dinner, and say your bedtime prayer, that's the right thing, but the question is "Have you been walking in the right environment?" Because, if you're not walking in the right environment, doing the right thing won't work, and, in fact, it can help kill ya quicker. So he says, "Oh, oh, oh, oh, I want you to be consumed with being in my presence. Walking in the flesh," he says, "will put you in a spiritual graveyard, but walking by the Spirit will put you--" and here's how you know because you're no longer having to force things when you're in the Spirit. But the Bible calls the Spirit, a wind. A wind. It blows. The Bible says the Holy Spirit guides us. He pulls us. Now, you can walk. You should walk, but you're walking on some power. You're walking on some undergirding. You're walking on some strength because you're walking with the mind of the Spirit, consistent with the revelation and Word of God so that he can override, and so you begin to flow in it even though you still have to walk, and even though you may have a ways to go. He says, "Pray always in the Spirit," spiritually. And so he's my only out, and so we cry out to God and trust God, but you have your evil day. Oh, you will, and if we make prayer a lifestyle, walking in the Spirit a lifestyle and not a visit--don't treat the Spirit like a tree church. Don't just come for a visit. No, he says, "You roll with me, and you stay in contact with me all day, every day, short, long, fast, slow." When we contact God, if the timing is wrong, he'll say, "Slow." If the request is wrong, he'll say, "No." If we are wrong, he'll say, "Grow." But if the request is right, the time is right, and we are right, sooner or later, he'll say, "Go." So I want this to be known as a house of prayer. Praise God for great music, praise God for preaching. All of that's critical to worship, but if we don't make contact with heaven, all we did was come to any event, a religious event. But if we, as a church, will cry out to God, and when God meets you in your evil day, however that happens, sometimes he takes you through it, sometimes he delivers you out of it, and sometimes he just gives you the strength to deal with it. He does it in all kind of ways, but however he decides to do it, you'll know he's right there in the midst. He changes your perspective in the midst of your evil day. And, you know, you can go a long way with a change of perspective. It reminds me of the story of the two hunters, and they found out, in Alaska, they will paying $5.000 for every wolf that was killed because it had overgrown with wolves, and they were creating an imbalance in nature, so they had to get rid of some of the wolves. So these two buddies decided, "We're gonna go to Alaska. We're hunters. Let's kill wolves, $5.000 a wolf." So they got their gear. They pitched their tent 'cause, "Tomorrow morning, we're goin' out and kill some wolfs, $5.000 a wolf." So they went to sleep to get ready for tomorrow. In the middle of the night, one of the men heard a noise. He turned on his light, and he could see through the canvas he was surrounded by wolves. He went to hunt wolves, and now the wolves are huntin' him. There are 25 wolves surrounding his tent. They're growling. As he put it up closer, he could see the teeth of the wolf, so they were ready to attack. He woke his friend up. "Bob, get up, get up, get up. Look!" Bob said, "What?" He said, "Look, we're rich." [congregation applauding] Perspective can change everything. Tony: Life wouldn't be life without a crisis, would it? You're either in one, just came out of one, or sooner or later, you'll run into one; things that overwhelm you. Well, I want you to join me in praying through the crisis, the thing where you are desperate for God, and make sure you connect your prayer with obedience. When prayer becomes connected with doing what God told you to do, then not only do you get to pray, you get to see Jesus pray on your behalf, or as the Scripture says, "to make intercession for us." When you're in a crisis, you need an interceder, somebody to help you out. Jesus Christ is so situated to be that supernatural help, so in your crisis, get a partner in prayer through your prayer and your obedience, and let's see what miracle awaits you.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404860
__label__wiki	0.816089	0.816089	Why Ben Simmons Is Not The Top Prospect in the 2016 NBA Draft @Mike_Schmitz A more condensed version of this article was originally published on the Vertical on March 15th. Find it here in it's original format. Long before some of the loudest but most uninformed voices anointed Ben Simmons the next LeBron James or Magic Johnson, there was already a significant debate within NBA front offices about whether Simmons was even the consensus No. 1 overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft. As the flaws in Simmons' game became more apparent for LSU this season, the question has never changed: Who's No. 1 in June? For several reasons, Simmons' candidacy as the No. 1 overall prospect is in peril. Video Analysis of the Last Game of Simmons' College Career 1. Simmons' lack of competitiveness in some crucial games has raised questions about his character as a basketball player. While many top picks succumb to the NBA star lifestyle and emerge as average competitors, it's rare to see that at the collegiate level. From Blake Griffin to Michael Beasley to Carmelo Anthony, those elite college players were rarely questioned about their drive during their collegiate careers. Simmons has displayed an apathy for defense, contact and delivering winning plays in crucial moments. Those troubling revelations in Simmons' game are cause for concern among decision-makers on lottery teams with whom we've had contact. Here's what NBA teams wonder: If Simmons cares so little about winning crucial college road games at Tennessee or Kentucky that could have delivered LSU to the NCAA tournament, how much will he consistently care about competing over a far more physically and mentally draining 82-game pro season? Truth be told, Simmons will almost assuredly be on a bad team that will need to fight every night to win games. 2. Simmons' box scores have grown increasingly hollow. One NBA executive described him as a taller Rajon Rondo, a more athletic Evan Turner, or a skinnier Royce White. Simmons has displayed a penchant for stat-mongering like few players in recent memory, seeming to pad his numbers in blowouts. At times, it appears he only passes when guaranteed an assist and chases home-run plays at inopportune times in search of a highlight. Simmons seems to value those things over winning. Simmons' porous defense is masked by his gaudy steal and block numbers. But when watching him closely, it's clear that no opposing player or coach fears attacking him. As Simmons rarely makes the effort to close out on shooters, put a body on opposing big men, or offer much beyond gambling wildly swiping for steals, his lack of intensity is amplified. He has wonderful anticipation skills as a rebounder and will wow you with his instincts in passing lanes. But overall, Simmons hasn't shown the length, toughness and inclination to emerge as an asset on the defensive end. Simmons' short wingspan (measured 6-foot-11 at the Nike Hoop Summit in April and the Nike Skills Academy in June) won't help him play power forward on an NBA lottery team. To make up for his lack of length, he'll have to display a much higher activity level than what he's shown in college. 3. The report on defending Simmons in the half-court is well known and was utilized effectively in recent weeks. Teams put smaller players on Simmons, backing off him and daring him to shoot. Simmons seems to have zero confidence in his outside shot and becomes passive when guarded this way. For his size (6-10), Simmons is a gifted ball-handler. He has an incredible ability to change speeds, get to the rim and finish in transition. In the half-court, things haven't been quite as easy against better teams, particularly late in games. There are real questions about pairing Simmons with other ball-handlers or non-shooters in the NBA. Does drafting Simmons in the high lottery mean a team needs to trade the likes of D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, Jahlil Okafor or Dario Saric? 4. Simmons' teammates aren't as bad as many would lead you to believe. LSU has six consensus top-100 recruits on their roster (and two more who were ranked just outside the top-100 by various outlets), far more than the overwhelming majority of teams that made this year's NCAA Tournament. If Simmons were truly the -transcendent can't miss superstar many would lead you to believe, he would have found ways to win games against the likes of College of Charleston, Houston, Wake Forest, Marquette, Tennessee, Alabama, N.C. State and South Carolina, all of whom are ranked outside of the KenPom Top-50. LSU doesn't lack talent as much as they lack chemistry, and part of the blame for that has to go to their best player. Many will point the finger to LSU's head coach Johnny Jones as the culprit behind his team's underachieving, and there certainly is some truth to that. But Simmons has no one to blame for that but himself. Simmons may never get the chance to pick his head coach again in his career, and he decided to put his faith in Jones and his own godfather David Patrick. If Simmons was so quick to quit on his own self-described family member and the head coach he handpicked for himself to lead him at the college level, as soon as things got a little bit difficult, what will happen when he hits a patch of adversity at the NBA level? Will his future agent demand a trade? Or for the head coach to be fired like Simmons' supposed new best friend LeBron James reportedly did with David Blatt? 5. The concerns about Simmons' character didn't magically appear the moment he arrived on campus in Baton Rouge. Those sentiments also have been expressed by members of the Australian national team who have spent time with him at the junior and senior levels. Australian players and coaches who have been around him don't speak about him in flattering terms, calling him the Yank to highlight how different he is compared with most of the players from that country, and perhaps highlight how much moving to the United States at a young age and immersing himself in the AAU world has shaped him. Those who know him best say he needs things to revolve around him on and off the court and that he's often been close-minded to coaching or instruction. Can all this be blamed on LSU? Check out the mentality section of Simmons' weaknesses breakdown in a video Mike Schmitz created prior to this season. The uncertainty surrounding Simmons has cleared the way for Duke forward Brandon Ingram to be considered the No. 1 overall prospect. Ingram is 14 months younger than Simmons, has a longer wingspan by four inches and a standing reach six and a half inches higher. Ingram is a better shooter which is perhaps the most important skill in today's NBA and has shown a much better trajectory throughout the college season. The intel on Ingram as a teammate and competitor has been much stronger than Simmons'. Yes, Ingram has a much more frail frame now, but it's easy to envision him filling out as he ages and matures. There is still plenty of time for Simmons to improve his approach to the game and reach his potential. Although he's not the generational talent he's been sold as by some, he's a unique prospect who could emerge as an incredible asset to a team down the road if he's willing to address his flaws. If Simmons had a far stronger preliminary case in November to become the No. 1 overall pick in June, our recent conversations with NBA executives have offered a far different reality for Simmons. There may never be a consensus choice for the first pick in this draft, but make no mistake: The debate is on, and the overhyping of Simmons has made its reckoning. Ingram has played himself into the debate, and it promises to rage into late June.	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404861
__label__wiki	0.821023	0.821023	2018 Giro d'Italia 101st edition: May 4 - May 27, 2018 Stage 14, Saturday, May 19: San Vito al Tagliamento - Monte Zoncolan Back to 2018 Giro d'Italia Stage 14, Saturday, May 19: San Vito al Tagliamento - Monte Zoncolan, 186 km Stage 14 map & profile \| Stage 14 photos Huge crowds watch Chris Froome ride alone to the finish at Monte Zoncolan Weather at Paularo, on the route, near the finish, at 1:50 PM, local time: Light rain, 19C (67F), wind from the south at 10 km/hr (6 mph). Occasional rain is expected to continue through the afternoon. The race: 166 riders began stage 14 at 11:59 AM. Tim Wellens (Lotto-Soudal), winner of stage 4, and Thomas Scully (EF Education First) did not start. Here's the organizer's stage 14 report: Chris Froome (Team Sky) took his first-ever Giro d’Italia stage victory at the dream location of the Monte Zoncolan as he fended off race leader Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) who rode superbly behind him and extended his advantage over the other favourites. The two British stars scored an historic 1-2 on the royal wedding day. Both will be remembered for a long time. First Giro d’Italia victory for Chris Froome who has now won at least one stage in every Grand Tour (1 at the Giro, 7 at the Tour, 5 at La Vuelta). It’s also Froome’s first win this year. Second British double in the history of the Giro after the time trial to Saltara (stage 8) in 2013 with Alex Dowsett first and Bradley Wiggins second. It’s the 26th stage win for British riders – just as many as Russia – who sit in 10th position in the countries’ tally. Great-Britain has reached 150 leader’s jerseys in all three Grand Tours: 15 at the Giro, 89 at the Tour, 46 at La Vuelta. It puts Great-Britain in 12th position of all time along with Colombia who’ve had four riders in the Maglia Rosa: Rigoberto Uran (4 days), Nairo Quintana (9), Esteban Chaves (1) and Fernando Gaviria (1). Fourth stage podium for Simon Yates: winner on stage 9 to Gran Sasso and stage 11 to Osimo, second on stage 6 to the Etna and stage 14 to Monte Zoncolan. The stage winner, Chris Froome, said: “I’m really happy with the victory today. It’s a big boost in morale after what’s been a tough start to the Giro for the team and me but, being realistic, I’m still three minutes down. There are really strong riders here. Simon [Yates] has done a really amazing ride. In the last kilometre, I thought he was going to catch me – he’s got more of a kick than me – so having resisted [him] makes it a special victory. I want to thank everyone who supported us through this hard part of the race and kept the morale high. It never crossed my mind to retire from the race. It’ll remain as a memorable victory atop Zoncolan, which is one of the most iconic climbs here in Italy. Knowing the climb helped me. The fans have been fantastic. Grazie mille to all the tifosi, they make the race what it is.” The Maglia Rosa, Simon Yates, said: “I’m happy and not happy. I really tried for the stage win. I just couldn‘t get Chris in the final, but any time I could get on the other rivals is good for me. As expected, the gaps aren’t massive. I’m still happy with the gap to Tom [Dumoulin] and the rest of the guys behind. I wasn’t more nervous than the other days, as much as I am sure that Tom is confident ahead of time trials. I couldn’t follow Froome – he went at a really good moment. He put in a really strong acceleration. It was still a long way to go. I rode my own tempo at that moment – he didn’t get a huge gap. I tried to bridge but that’s ok. I did the best I could.” Here's the report from stage winner Chris Froome's Team Sky: Chris Froome claimed victory atop the Monte Zoncolan as stage 14 produced a thrilling finale at the Giro d’Italia. The Team Sky leader was paced onto the famous climb by his team-mates, and after a strong tempo from Wout Poels he launched a big acceleration with 4.2 kilometres to go. Quickly opening out a gap, Froome was then able to fend off a late charge from the maglia rosa Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott), eventually crossing the line six seconds ahead to take a memorable win. The result elevates Froome to fifth place overall, three minutes and 10 seconds back on Yates with seven stages remaining. After crossing the line a thrilled Froome said: “It’s a really special feeling winning at the top of the climb today. It’s an amazing feeling on such a monumental climb on this year’s Giro d’Italia and such a monumental climb for the race in general. It’s just such a good feeling, especially after a really hard start to the Giro for me and the team. “The team have been supporting me so well these last few weeks it’s so nice to get the victory today and it really means a lot. “I felt like that (4km) was the moment that the race was really on the limit. I felt that was the moment for me to go. I’d obviously done the recon here and I knew the last few kilometres. The team had done a great job pulling me to that moment. Wout had done a big effort and made it really hard up until that point with 4km to go. Even right until the line Simon was just behind me. I kept on hearing 10 seconds, five seconds, 10 seconds. I didn’t know if he was going to catch me or not so it was such a relief to get into that last 100 metres and to hear that I was going to win the stage.” Earlier Team Sky had hit the front to pace the bunch over the Avaglio climb, controlling the descent, and setting the tone for what was to come. Froome had David de la Cruz, Poels and Sergio Henao for support in a reduced lead group at the foot of the final climb, with Poels shredding the group with a huge turn. The Dutchman crossed the line seventh on the day, 1:07 back on Froome. After the stage Sport Director Nicolas Portal told Eurosport: "We've been working with Chris and he's been working really hard the last couple of days. As everyone knows the start was not perfect for him and for the team but we still believed in our chance. So we've tried to make the best of all the stages before Zoncolan, and tomorrow obviously. It was a big show and chapeau to him. "Today was a day to show how the team is and how he is. Anything can happen in this Giro. The most important thing is that he is back and that he can climb with the best and he can drop then. It was a short gap but still it was something pretty exceptional. So let's hope for the best for the next days." Maglia Rosa (pink), general classification leader – Simon Yates (Mitchelton – Scott) Maglia Ciclamino (cyclamen), sprinter classification leader – Elia Viviani (Quick-Step Floors) Maglia Azzurra (blue), King of the Mountains classification leader – Simon Yates (Mitchelton – Scott), worn by Esteban Chaves (Mitchelton – Scott) Maglia Bianca (white), young rider general classification leader – Miguel Angel Lopez (Astana Pro Team) Complete results: Stage 14 photos 186 kilometers raced at an average speed of 34.283 km/hr 1 FROOME Chris SKY 5hr 25min 31sec 2 YATES Simon MITCHELTON-SCOTT @ 6sec 3 POZZOVIVO Domenico BAHRAIN-MERIDA 0’ 23” 4 LOPEZ Miguel ASTANA 0’ 25” 5 DUMOULIN Tom TEAM SUNWEB 0’ 37” 6 PINOT Thibaut GROUPAMA-FDJ 0’ 42” 7 POELS Wout SKY 01’ 07” 8 REICHENBACH Sebastien GROUPAMA-FDJ 01’ 19” 9 BILBAO Pello ASTANA 01’ 35” 10 WOODS Michael EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 01’ 43” 11 KONRAD Patrick BORA-HANSGROHE 01’ 48” 12 BENNETT George LOTTO NL-JUMBO 01’ 55” 13 CARAPAZ Richard MOVISTAR 02’ 00” 14 BETANCUR Carlos MOVISTAR s.t. 15 OOMEN Sam TEAM SUNWEB 02’ 17” 16 O'CONNOR Ben DIMENSION DATA s.t. 17 ARU Fabio UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 02’ 23” 18 FORMOLO Davide BORA-HANSGROHE s.t. 19 DENNIS Rohan BMC 02’ 35” 20 CICCONE Giulio BARDIANI-CSF 02’ 44” 21 GENIEZ Alexandre AG2R LA MONDIALE 02’ 57” 22 HENAO Sergio SKY 03’ 44” 23 HAIG Jack MITCHELTON-SCOTT 04’ 06” 24 PREIDLER Georg GROUPAMA-FDJ 04’ 16” 25 GROSSSCHARTNER Felix BORA-HANSGROHE 04’ 43” 26 SCHACHMANN Maximilian QUICK-STEP FLOORS 05’ 00” 27 GESINK Robert LOTTO NL-JUMBO 05’ 03” 28 DE LA CRUZ David SKY 05’ 21” 29 ULISSI Diego UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 05’ 27” 30 CHEREL Mikael AG2R LA MONDIALE 05’ 36” 31 CONTI Valerio UAE-TEAM EMIRATES s.t. 32 DUPONT Hubert AG2R LA MONDIALE s.t. 33 GONCALVES Jose' KATUSHA-ALPECIN s.t. 34 MEINTJES Louis DIMENSION DATA 05’ 54” 35 BIDARD Francois AG2R LA MONDIALE 06’ 06” 36 POLANC Jan UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 06’ 18” 37 TORRES Rodolfo ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 06’ 21” 38 ANTON Igor DIMENSION DATA 06’ 28” 39 HIRT Jan ASTANA 06’ 33” 40 DE LA PARTE Victor MOVISTAR 07’ 15” 41 JAUREGUI Quentin AG2R LA MONDIALE s.t. 42 MASNADA Fausto ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 07’ 18” 43 CARTHY Hugh John EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 07’ 21” 44 EG Niklas TREK-SEGAFREDO 08’ 13” 45 HERMANS Ben ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY s.t. 46 VISCONTI Giovanni BAHRAIN-MERIDA 09’ 12” 47 HANSEN Adam James LOTTO-SOUDAL 09’ 37” 48 BOUWMAN Koen LOTTO NL-JUMBO 10’ 11” 49 SANCHEZ Luis Leon ASTANA 11’ 37” 50 ZEITS Andrey ASTANA s.t. 51 MOHORIC Matej BAHRAIN-MERIDA s.t. 52 NIEVE Mikel MITCHELTON-SCOTT s.t. 53 ATAPUMA Jhon Darwin UAE-TEAM EMIRATES s.t. 54 BATTAGLIN Enrico LOTTO NL-JUMBO s.t. 55 TEN DAM Laurens TEAM SUNWEB 11’ 44” 56 CAPECCHI Eros QUICK-STEP FLOORS 11’ 47” 57 BROWN Nathan EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC s.t. 58 BARBIN Enrico BARDIANI-CSF 12’ 32” 59 MORABITO Steve GROUPAMA-FDJ 13’ 19” 60 FRANKINY Kilian BMC s.t. 61 BRAMBILLA Gianluca TREK-SEGAFREDO 13’ 38” 62 GAVAZZI Francesco ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 13’ 40” 63 VERVAEKE Louis TEAM SUNWEB 14’ 46” 64 NIBALI Antonio BAHRAIN-MERIDA 16’ 13” 65 VILLELLA Davide ASTANA s.t. 66 KREUZIGER Roman MITCHELTON-SCOTT 16’ 29” 67 LAMMERTINK Maurits KATUSHA-ALPECIN 16’ 38” 68 CATTANEO Mattia ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 16’ 49” 69 DENZ Nico AG2R LA MONDIALE 17’ 05” 70 MONTAGUTI Matteo AG2R LA MONDIALE s.t. 71 DOMBROWSKI Joseph EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 17’ 16” 72 BOARO Manuele BAHRAIN-MERIDA 17’ 26” 73 DE MARCHI Alessandro BMC 17’ 37” 74 ARMEE Sander LOTTO-SOUDAL 17’ 40” 75 BERHANE Natnael DIMENSION DATA 17’ 46” 76 DIDIER Laurent TREK-SEGAFREDO 18’ 05” 77 SEPULVEDA Eduardo MOVISTAR 19’ 04” 78 PEDRERO Antonio MOVISTAR 19’ 08” 79 LAENGEN Vegard Stake UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 19’ 45” 80 HAGA Chad TEAM SUNWEB 20’ 01” 81 VAN DER SANDE Tosh LOTTO-SOUDAL 20’ 37” 82 JUUL JENSEN Christopher MITCHELTON-SCOTT 21’ 18” 83 HAMILTON Christopher TEAM SUNWEB 21’ 33” 84 PUCCIO Salvatore SKY 21’ 47” 85 MOSCA Jacopo WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA s.t. 86 TURRIN Alex WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA s.t. 87 SCHMIDT Mads Wurtz KATUSHA-ALPECIN 22’ 04” 88 SABATINI Fabio QUICK-STEP FLOORS s.t. 89 BALLERINI Davide ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC s.t. 90 QUINTANA Dayer MOVISTAR 22’ 16” 91 LINDEMAN Bert-Jan LOTTO NL-JUMBO 22’ 23” 92 MODOLO Sacha EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 22’ 27” 93 STYBAR Zdenek QUICK-STEP FLOORS 22’ 35” 94 MORI Manuele UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 22’ 39” 95 SENNI Manuel BARDIANI-CSF 22’ 45” 96 LADAGNOUS Matthieu GROUPAMA-FDJ 22’ 46” 97 NOVAK Domen BAHRAIN-MERIDA 23’ 14” 98 KIRYIENKA Vasil SKY s.t. 99 MARCATO Marco UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 23’ 34” 100 BENEDETTI Cesare BORA-HANSGROHE 23’ 42” 101 VAN EMDEN Jos LOTTO NL-JUMBO 24’ 02” 102 DOCKER Mitchell EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 24’ 04” 103 ROUX Anthony GROUPAMA-FDJ s.t. 104 NEILANDS Krists ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY 24’ 09” 105 HOFSTEDE Lennard TEAM SUNWEB 24’ 47” 106 VAN HOECKE Gijs LOTTO NL-JUMBO 24’ 49” 107 VENTURINI Clement AG2R LA MONDIALE 24’ 57” 108 KNEES Christian SKY s.t. 109 CURVERS Roy TEAM SUNWEB 25’ 22” 110 PANTANO Jarlinson TREK-SEGAFREDO 25’ 44” 111 CHAVES Jhoan Esteban MITCHELTON-SCOTT 26’ 10” 112 FRISON Frederik LOTTO-SOUDAL 26’ 13” 113 BAK YTTING Lars LOTTO-SOUDAL s.t. 114 BOIVIN Guillaume ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY s.t. 115 SBARAGLI Kristian ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY s.t. 116 KING Benjamin DIMENSION DATA s.t. 117 COLEDAN Marco WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA s.t. 118 PLAZA Ruben ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY s.t. 119 DOWSETT Alex KATUSHA-ALPECIN s.t. 120 PEDERSEN Mads TREK-SEGAFREDO s.t. 121 FRAPPORTI Marco ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC s.t. 122 VENDRAME Andrea ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 26’ 52” 123 DRUCKER Jean-Pierre BMC 26’ 58” 124 ROY Jeremy GROUPAMA-FDJ 27’ 00” 125 VENTOSO Francisco BMC 27’ 03” 126 VAN RENSBURG Jacques DIMENSION DATA 27’ 06” 127 LUTSENKO Alexey ASTANA 27’ 14” 128 SAGIV Guy ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY 27’ 20” 129 BONNET William GROUPAMA-FDJ 27’ 38” 130 ROELANDTS Jurgen BMC s.t. 131 DEBUSSCHERE Jens LOTTO-SOUDAL s.t. 132 VAN POPPEL Danny LOTTO NL-JUMBO s.t. 133 KUZNETSOV Viacheslav KATUSHA-ALPECIN s.t. 134 ANDREETTA Simone BARDIANI-CSF 27’ 43” 135 BONIFAZIO Niccolo' BAHRAIN-MERIDA 27’ 47” 136 ROCHE Nicolas BMC 27’ 52” 137 PLANCKAERT Baptiste KATUSHA-ALPECIN s.t. 138 BELKOV Maxim KATUSHA-ALPECIN s.t. 139 GIBBONS Ryan DIMENSION DATA s.t. 140 MARTIN Tony KATUSHA-ALPECIN 28’ 12” 141 PFINGSTEN Christoph BORA-HANSGROHE 28’ 27” 142 VENTER Jaco DIMENSION DATA 28’ 31” 143 MULLEN Ryan TREK-SEGAFREDO s.t. 144 DEMPSTER Zakkari ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY 28’ 37” 145 IRIZAR Markel TREK-SEGAFREDO 28’ 46” 146 FERNANDEZ Ruben MOVISTAR 28’ 49” 147 BELLETTI Manuel ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC s.t. 148 CAVAGNA Remi QUICK-STEP FLOORS s.t. 149 MAESTRI Mirco BARDIANI-CSF s.t. 150 SENECHAL Florian QUICK-STEP FLOORS 29’ 01” 151 VAN ASBROECK Tom EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 29’ 08” 152 CAMPENAERTS Victor LOTTO-SOUDAL s.t. 153 TONELLI Alessandro BARDIANI-CSF 29’ 17” 154 BEWLEY Sam MITCHELTON-SCOTT s.t. 155 VIVIANI Elia QUICK-STEP FLOORS 29’ 31” 156 SIMION Paolo BARDIANI-CSF 29’ 48” 157 VLIEGEN Loïc BMC 29’ 55” 158 SCHILLINGER Andreas BORA-HANSGROHE 30’ 15” 159 TUFT Svein MITCHELTON-SCOTT 30’ 56” 160 ZHUPA Eugert WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA 31’ 06” 161 ELISSONDE Kenny SKY s.t. 162 BERTAZZO Liam WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA 31’ 10” 163 FONZI Giuseppe WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA 31’ 13” 164 MORKOV Michael QUICK-STEP FLOORS 32’ 11” 165 VAN POPPEL Boy TREK-SEGAFREDO s.t. 166 BENNETT Sam BORA-HANSGROHE 33’ 49” GC after stage 14: 2,497.7 kilometers raced so far at an average speed of 40.725 km/hr 1 YATES Simon MITCHELTON-SCOTT 61hr 19min 51sec 2 DUMOULIN Tom TEAM SUNWEB @ 1min 24sec 3 POZZOVIVO Domenico BAHRAIN-MERIDA 01’ 37” 4 PINOT Thibaut GROUPAMA-FDJ 01’ 46” 5 FROOME Chris SKY 03’ 10” 6 LOPEZ Miguel ASTANA 03’ 42” 7 CARAPAZ Richard MOVISTAR 03’ 56” 8 BENNETT George LOTTO NL-JUMBO 04’ 04” 14 BETANCUR Carlos MOVISTAR 05’ 39” 15 O'CONNOR Ben DIMENSION DATA 05’ 42” 18 POELS Wout SKY 07’ 56” 19 FORMOLO Davide BORA-HANSGROHE 08’ 26” 22 GONCALVES Jose' KATUSHA-ALPECIN 10’ 57” 23 NIEVE Mikel MITCHELTON-SCOTT 18’ 09” 24 CONTI Valerio UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 18’ 43” 28 DUPONT Hubert AG2R LA MONDIALE 27’ 54” 31 REICHENBACH Sebastien GROUPAMA-FDJ 30’ 07” 35 MOHORIC Matej BAHRAIN-MERIDA 38’ 10” 38 MONTAGUTI Matteo AG2R LA MONDIALE 50’ 49” 39 HERMANS Ben ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY 51’ 39” 40 VISCONTI Giovanni BAHRAIN-MERIDA s.t. 43 JAUREGUI Quentin AG2R LA MONDIALE 53’ 05” 45 BATTAGLIN Enrico LOTTO NL-JUMBO 54’ 24” 46 BROWN Nathan EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 57’ 07” 47 PANTANO Jarlinson TREK-SEGAFREDO 1h 0’ 17” 48 DE LA PARTE Victor MOVISTAR 1h 0’ 40” 49 KREUZIGER Roman MITCHELTON-SCOTT 1h 0’ 59” 50 TEN DAM Laurens TEAM SUNWEB 1h 01’ 07” 51 CAPECCHI Eros QUICK-STEP FLOORS 1h 02’ 23” 52 TORRES Rodolfo ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 1h 02’ 27” 53 HIRT Jan ASTANA 1h 02’ 35” 54 KING Benjamin DIMENSION DATA 1h 02’ 50” 55 CATTANEO Mattia ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 1h 05’ 56” 56 BOARO Manuele BAHRAIN-MERIDA 1h 06’ 38” 57 GAVAZZI Francesco ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 1h 08’ 41” 58 CICCONE Giulio BARDIANI-CSF 1h 09’ 23” 59 DOMBROWSKI Joseph EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 1h 09’ 29” 60 DE MARCHI Alessandro BMC 1h 15’ 20” 61 DE LA CRUZ David SKY 1h 17’ 39” 62 CHAVES Jhoan Esteban MITCHELTON-SCOTT 1h 17’ 40” 63 HANSEN Adam James LOTTO-SOUDAL 1h 17’ 59” 64 VERVAEKE Louis TEAM SUNWEB 1h 20’ 04” 65 ROCHE Nicolas BMC 1h 21’ 25” 66 ATAPUMA Jhon Darwin UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 1h 21’ 35” 67 PFINGSTEN Christoph BORA-HANSGROHE 1h 24’ 04” 68 ARMEE Sander LOTTO-SOUDAL 1h 26’ 00” 69 HAGA Chad TEAM SUNWEB 1h 27’ 54” 70 BOUWMAN Koen LOTTO NL-JUMBO 1h 29’ 20” 71 ZEITS Andrey ASTANA 1h 30’ 23” 72 ELISSONDE Kenny SKY 1h 32’ 04” 73 DENZ Nico AG2R LA MONDIALE 1h 32’ 48” 74 CARTHY Hugh John EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 1h 36’ 40” 75 PLAZA Ruben ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY 1h 39’ 03” 76 VAN DER SANDE Tosh LOTTO-SOUDAL 1h 40’ 40” 77 FRANKINY Kilian BMC 1h 40’ 49” 78 PUCCIO Salvatore SKY 1h 41’ 49” 79 BERHANE Natnael DIMENSION DATA 1h 43’ 05” 80 MORI Manuele UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 1h 44’ 43” 81 TONELLI Alessandro BARDIANI-CSF 1h 45’ 59” 82 ROUX Anthony GROUPAMA-FDJ 1h 46’ 00” 83 MARCATO Marco UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 1h 46’ 50” 84 BALLERINI Davide ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 1h 47’ 37” 85 VILLELLA Davide ASTANA 1h 48’ 40” 86 DIDIER Laurent TREK-SEGAFREDO 1h 52’ 22” 87 SCHMIDT Mads Wurtz KATUSHA-ALPECIN 1h 53’ 01” 88 VENDRAME Andrea ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 1h 53’ 10” 89 VAN RENSBURG Jacques DIMENSION DATA 1h 54’ 22” 90 QUINTANA Dayer MOVISTAR 1h 58’ 11” 91 GIBBONS Ryan DIMENSION DATA 1h 59’ 19” 92 NIBALI Antonio BAHRAIN-MERIDA 2h 0’ 08” 93 VENTOSO Francisco BMC 2h 01’ 49” 94 JUUL JENSEN Christopher MITCHELTON-SCOTT 2h 01’ 51” 95 STYBAR Zdenek QUICK-STEP FLOORS 2h 01’ 52” 96 SENNI Manuel BARDIANI-CSF 2h 02’ 24” 97 LADAGNOUS Matthieu GROUPAMA-FDJ 2h 02’ 51” 98 NEILANDS Krists ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY 2h 02’ 54” 99 VENTER Jaco DIMENSION DATA 2h 04’ 08” 100 MORABITO Steve GROUPAMA-FDJ 2h 04’ 24” 101 VENTURINI Clement AG2R LA MONDIALE 2h 05’ 02” 102 MODOLO Sacha EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 2h 05’ 34” 103 BAK YTTING Lars LOTTO-SOUDAL 2h 06’ 17” 104 MARTIN Tony KATUSHA-ALPECIN 2h 06’ 38” 105 BENNETT Sam BORA-HANSGROHE 2h 09’ 18” 106 BARBIN Enrico BARDIANI-CSF 2h 11’ 20” 107 EG Niklas TREK-SEGAFREDO 2h 12’ 14” 108 CAVAGNA Remi QUICK-STEP FLOORS 2h 13’ 59” 109 BOIVIN Guillaume ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY 2h 15’ 40” 110 PEDRERO Antonio MOVISTAR 2h 16’ 34” 111 BENEDETTI Cesare BORA-HANSGROHE 2h 17’ 24” 112 SEPULVEDA Eduardo MOVISTAR 2h 17’ 27” 113 LAENGEN Vegard Stake UAE-TEAM EMIRATES 2h 19’ 21” 114 BELLETTI Manuel ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 2h 20’ 56” 115 DOWSETT Alex KATUSHA-ALPECIN 2h 21’ 46” 116 PLANCKAERT Baptiste KATUSHA-ALPECIN 2h 22’ 11” 117 KUZNETSOV Viacheslav KATUSHA-ALPECIN 2h 22’ 21” 118 MOSCA Jacopo WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA 2h 23’ 10” 119 VAN EMDEN Jos LOTTO NL-JUMBO 2h 23’ 50” 120 FERNANDEZ Ruben MOVISTAR 2h 24’ 14” 121 ROY Jeremy GROUPAMA-FDJ 2h 25’ 05” 122 BONIFAZIO Niccolo' BAHRAIN-MERIDA 2h 25’ 07” 123 ANTON Igor DIMENSION DATA 2h 25’ 52” 124 BELKOV Maxim KATUSHA-ALPECIN 2h 26’ 45” 125 SBARAGLI Kristian ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY 2h 27’ 01” 126 LINDEMAN Bert-Jan LOTTO NL-JUMBO 2h 27’ 11” 127 KIRYIENKA Vasil SKY 2h 27’ 15” 128 KNEES Christian SKY 2h 27’ 16” 129 VAN HOECKE Gijs LOTTO NL-JUMBO 2h 27’ 49” 130 VLIEGEN Loïc BMC 2h 28’ 08” 131 ANDREETTA Simone BARDIANI-CSF 2h 29’ 44” 132 FRAPPORTI Marco ANDRONI GIOCATTOLI-SIDERMEC 2h 30’ 01” 133 LUTSENKO Alexey ASTANA 2h 32’ 53” 134 MORKOV Michael QUICK-STEP FLOORS 2h 33’ 22” 135 ROELANDTS Jurgen BMC 2h 34’ 55” 136 DEMPSTER Zakkari ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY 2h 35’ 03” 137 MAESTRI Mirco BARDIANI-CSF 2h 35’ 43” 138 SENECHAL Florian QUICK-STEP FLOORS 2h 35’ 46” 139 HAMILTON Christopher TEAM SUNWEB 2h 37’ 03” 140 CAMPENAERTS Victor LOTTO-SOUDAL 2h 37’ 14” 141 CURVERS Roy TEAM SUNWEB 2h 37’ 52” 142 BONNET William GROUPAMA-FDJ 2h 37’ 56” 143 VAN POPPEL Danny LOTTO NL-JUMBO 2h 38’ 29” 144 VAN ASBROECK Tom EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 2h 39’ 13” 145 DRUCKER Jean-Pierre BMC 2h 39’ 17” 146 BEWLEY Sam MITCHELTON-SCOTT 2h 39’ 58” 147 SABATINI Fabio QUICK-STEP FLOORS 2h 40’ 45” 148 TURRIN Alex WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA 2h 41’ 05” 149 NOVAK Domen BAHRAIN-MERIDA 2h 41’ 48” 150 DOCKER Mitchell EF EDUCATION FIRST-DRAPAC 2h 41’ 51” 151 VIVIANI Elia QUICK-STEP FLOORS 2h 43’ 51” 152 IRIZAR Markel TREK-SEGAFREDO 2h 44’ 52” 153 FRISON Frederik LOTTO-SOUDAL 2h 46’ 14” 154 MULLEN Ryan TREK-SEGAFREDO 2h 48’ 19” 155 DEBUSSCHERE Jens LOTTO-SOUDAL 2h 49’ 10” 156 SAGIV Guy ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY 2h 50’ 18” 157 HOFSTEDE Lennard TEAM SUNWEB 2h 54’ 15” 158 PEDERSEN Mads TREK-SEGAFREDO 2h 54’ 54” 159 VAN POPPEL Boy TREK-SEGAFREDO 2h 55’ 27” 160 BERTAZZO Liam WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA 2h 56’ 12” 161 SIMION Paolo BARDIANI-CSF 2h 57’ 14” 162 SCHILLINGER Andreas BORA-HANSGROHE 2h 57’ 32” 163 COLEDAN Marco WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA 3h 03’ 53” 164 TUFT Svein MITCHELTON-SCOTT 3h 09’ 39” 165 ZHUPA Eugert WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA 3h 10’ 30” 166 FONZI Giuseppe WILIER TRIESTINA-SELLE ITALIA 3h 23’ 53” Stage 14 map & profile: 2018 Giro d'Italia stage 14 map 2018 Giro d'Italia stage 14 profile Stage 14 photos by Fotoreporter Sirotti: Part of the difficult Monte Zoncolan ascent Near the finish Chris Froome is alone and off the front. Mr. Froome seems rather pleased with how the day turned out. GC leader Simon Yates heads for the line... and finishes 6 seconds behind Froome. Domenico Pozzovivo (with Miguel Lopez on his wheel) finished third. Miguel Lopez Tom Dumoulin Thibaut Pinot heads for the line. Sebastien Reichenbach was eighth. Fabio Aru was 17th. Stage winner Chris Froome	cc/2020-05/en_middle_0097.json.gz/line1404867

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