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Correlation blip raises hedge fund hope
By Alistair Barr
Momentum trades upended in January in favor of value
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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — The lockstep gyrations of seemingly unrelated securities that dominated trading last year showed signs of waning in January, spurring optimism among some hedge funds that focus on more fundamental investing.
“Ultimately, we live in a world where fundamentals do matter,” said Thomas Strauss, chief executive of Ramius, the hedge fund unit of brokerage firm Cowen Group Inc. COWN, -1.56% .
“There was a high correlation among asset classes that usually don’t correlate. Stocks, commodities, gold, bonds went up,” Strauss added in an interview with MarketWatch. “That pattern existed well into the fourth quarter but it’s started to break down a little bit.”
In Europe, trading strategies based on factors like stock-price momentum “endured violent reversals” during the middle of January, according to a report from Morgan Stanley’s MS, +1.90% Quantitative and Derivative Strategies group that was published Monday on the blog Zero Hedge.
One factor that did particularly well in late 2010 was 12-month price momentum. This is commonly used by trend-following traders and assumes that if a stock has gone up or down in the past year, it will probably keep going.
This trade generated a 4.2% return in the fourth quarter of 2010, but it lost 5.3% in the week of Jan. 17, according to the Morgan Stanley note.
Other, broader trading patterns that worked last year have also broken down recently. The Wall Street Journal noted that stocks would often rise when the U.S. dollar sank and vice versa. But that relationship, or correlation, is now almost non-existent, the newspaper noted.
Gold and U.S. stocks are also no longer moving in the same direction, while the correlation between stock-market sectors recently fell to the lowest level in almost two years, the Journal added.
The swift breakdown of momentum trading factors in Europe sparked concern among some investors and analysts that a so-called quantitative hedge fund may have been forced to unwind positions.
Morgan Stanley’s Quantitative and Derivative Strategies group said that the behavior of the market was reminiscent of what happened in August 2007, when several quantitative hedge funds suffered big losses. Read about the quant quake here.
However, the group also said it may instead signal a shift back to value investing over momentum trading.
Other analysts said it was unlikely that a big quant trader was unwinding positions.
“You can never be 100% certain, but from everything we see and everyone we talk to, it just doesn’t point to that,” said Matthew Rothman, a quantitative equity strategist at Barclays Capital.
Indeed, a breakdown in correlations may be a good sign, especially for hedge fund managers that focus on more fundamental investing strategies.
When a lot of securities are moving in the same direction, it’s hard to generate returns by taking positive as well as negative bets. This long/short approach is at the heart of what most hedge funds do. Read about last year’s risk on risk off trading here.
Such correlation can also be a sign of intense market stress, as investors try to reduce leverage by selling assets quickly at the same time.
In late 2008, after the collapse of Lehman Brothers LEHMQ , equities, the U.S. dollar, gold, bonds, commodities, convertible bonds and real estate suddenly became extremely correlated, according to Barry Ritholtz, chief executive of quantitative research firm Fusion IQ.
”When all of these different asset classes suddenly start moving in lockstep, it is because the same too factors were driving them: Liquidity and Fear,” Ritholtz wrote on his blog The Big Picture this week.
The recent drop in correlations “is positive for both the economy and markets longer term,” he added. “It suggests a return to normalcy in investing.”
Negative alpha
That’s the hope of Ivory Investment Management, a long/short value-focused hedge fund firm founded in 1998 by Curtis Macnguyen.
In a Jan. 14 letter to investors, Ivory described 2010 as “perhaps the single most difficult year for fundamental value investing in the firm’s 12-year history.”
“Single stock correlations were extremely elevated during certain intervals over the last several quarters, making it difficult to generate alpha based on company specific catalysts,” the firm wrote.
Alpha refers to returns investors generate beyond the broad market. In 2010, short positions in Ivory’s main hedge fund generated negative alpha compared to the Standard & Poor’s 500 index — the first time that happened in the 12 year history of the fund, the firm noted.
On the few occasions when stocks did behave differently from one another — known as dispersion — expensive, growth stocks zoomed at the expense of value stocks, Ivory said.
Lansdowne’s luxury trade
Lansdowne Partners, a big London-based hedge fund firm founded by Paul Ruddock and Steven Heinz, highlighted a similar trend in its year-end letter to investors on its U.K. strategy.
The fund sold luxury goods stocks in May and bought shares of companies more exposed to middle-class spending.
That’s because the Lansdowne managers expect consumption in emerging markets to become more balanced, not just concentrated among rich people.
Shares of companies catering to middle-class consumption were also cheaper than luxury-goods stocks, the firm noted.
But the luxury-goods stocks outperformed by about 30% after Lansdowne sold, despite decent performance by the new positions, the firm said.
Lansdowne described the trade as the “most expensive decision” it made in 2010 and blamed it on the market’s bias towards momentum investing.
Ivory’s hope
Ivory said correlations should fall to more moderate levels in coming quarters.
Global monetary policies, which have been largely synchronized since the financial crisis, are beginning to diverge, which should cause global asset price correlations to decline, the firm said.
With a more stable U.S. economy, investors should be more comfortable placing bets on sector fundamentals, it added. Increased certainty about regulation and taxes should also make for a more stable and favorable investment environment, Ivory argued.
“This change could mitigate the ‘risk-on, risk-off’ mentality of the last two years and reward investors for focusing on individual companies rather than looking exclusively at macro factors,” the firm wrote.
Reminders from U.K., Egypt
Still, other investors and analysts doubt that correlations will fall too far.
“If investors believe that all these big macro questions are behind us, then they should be optimistic about their ability to add value,” Barclays Capital’s Rothman said. “I still think investors are still uncertain about these big questions.”
Rothman reckons some of the recent breakdowns in correlations suggest that investors have become less certain about the economic outlook.
Earlier this week, the U.K.’s Office of National Statistics reported that gross domestic product fell 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Read about the report here.
“That caught a lot of people by surprise,” Rothman said.
Violent protests that erupted in Egypt this week also reminded investors how political risk, rather than company fundamentals, can move markets in one direction.
U.S. stocks slumped almost 2% on Friday on concern about the protests and their effect on the region. Read the market story here.
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Gold ends modestly higher as silver falls
By Myra P. Saefong and Ciara Linnane
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Markets/commodities reporter
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Gold futures closed higher Wednesday, resuming their climb toward $600 an ounce -- a level most analysts see as imminent in the near term -- but prices failed to trade near the metal's recent highs as prices for silver weakened.
"Gold seems to be struggling to clear chart resistance located around $590-$592 at the moment," said James Moore, an analyst at TheBullionDesk.com.
And that suggests "the metal needs a period of consolidation before resuming its charge higher," he said in an e-mail update.
Gold for June delivery closed up $1.90 at $592.50 an ounce on the New York Mercantile Exchange after peaking at $594.70. On Tuesday, the contract pulled back as traders locked in gains after a series of multidecade highs. Prices reached a 25-year high $596.80 on Monday.
May silver fell 2.5 cents to close at $11.705 an ounce, retreating from a high of $11.79. The contract traded at a 22-year high of $11.815 on Monday.
"The geopolitical backdrop and expectations for continued fund demand have underpinned prices in the early part of Q2," said analysts at Action Economics.
Meanwhile, the Deutsche Bank projection of $700 for gold Tuesday "was joined overnight by an even more aggressive forecast for $1,000 gold prices at an Australian gold conference," Nell Sloane, an analyst at NSFutures.com, said in daily commentary Wednesday.
"Therefore, it is clear that investor sentiment on a global basis remains very bullish toward gold prices," she said.
And "with the market seeing signs of change in Chinese currency reserve holdings (at the possible expense of U.S. debt instruments), it would seem like gold is seeing a number of potentially favorable fundamental developments that should stand up against the partially undermined near-term technical condition," she said.
High prices weigh on demand?
A report published Tuesday, however, argues that gold's rally may not be sustained indefinitely.
The Yellow Book, a biannual analysis of the gold market published by Virtual Metals Research & Consulting and Fortis Bank, examines how higher gold prices are affecting demand for the metal.
If gold remains at its current price, it could reduce overall jewelry demand by 21% in 2006, the report finds.
That would move the international gold market from a deficit of 310 metric tons in 2005 to a surplus of 422 metric tons in 2006.
Investment-jewelry demand, mostly in India and the Middle East, has been hit hardest by the recent surge in gold prices and is likely to fall by 30% to 1,058 metric tons in 2006, the report said.
Adornment jewelry, which is bought mostly in Europe and North America, has been less affected but is still set to fall 12% this year, it said.
"There is no doubt that the price activity of the past six months has disrupted the physical markets, and we have yet to see at what trading range a market equilibrium will be reestablished," said Jessica Cross, chief executive of Virtual Metals.
The big question is what big institutional investors such as hedge funds and pension funds make of global developments in the coming months and how it impacts their view of the gold price, said Cross.
"What, if anything, will trigger a decision on their part to reassess the allocation of their portfolios and what that might mean for the gold price?" she said.
Copper at a record
Copper futures reached their highest level ever recorded in New York Wednesday, with the May contract trading as high as $2.60 a pound. The contract closed up 6.05 cents, or 2.4%, at $2.596 a pound.
"With stock drawdowns gaining momentum in most of the metals and with consumers likely to be gearing up ahead of the summer slowdown, physical demand [for base metals] should be gaining momentum," said Williams Adams, an analyst at BaseMetals.com.
"This and ongoing concerns over supply are likely to underpin prices, so unless some external event upsets the funds, the upward trends are likely to keep prices on the rise," he said in a note to clients.
On the supply side, copper inventories were down by 559 short tons as of late Tuesday, according to Nymex.
Gold and silver inventories were unchanged with gold supply at 7.57 million troy ounces and silver supplies at 125 million troy ounces.
Elsewhere in the metals market, July platinum finished down $11 at $1,080.60 an ounce while June palladium added 30 cents to close at $342.65 an ounce.
Indexes higher for a third day
Meanwhile, indexes tracking stocks in the metals-mining sector closed higher Wednesday, marking a third straight winning session.
The Philadelphia Gold and Silver Index XAU, -0.95% climbed to 146.91, closing up 2.1%, and the CBOE Gold Index $GOX added 1.9% to close at 147.63. Both benchmarks ended the session at two-month highs.
The Amex Gold Bugs Index HUI, +0.00% rose 2% to finish at 347.93 after touching 348.84. The benchmark trades close to its record of 349.48 from Jan. 31.
Among the individual stocks, shares of Agnico-Eagle Mines AEM, +0.00% added 3.5% to close at $32.39 after reaching a 52-week high of $32.59, and Hecla Mining HL, -4.02% closed at $6.65, up 5.9%. Coeur d'Alene Mines CDE, -16.64% saw its stock close at $6.65, up 4.4%.
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Opinion: Stock investors in 2020 should be careful about partying like it’s 1999
By Vitaliy Katsenelson
U.S. market nowadays increasingly resembles the dot-com bubble
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The U.S. stock market marched higher in 2019 even though U.S. companies as a whole did not become more valuable, just more expensive, as earnings failed to grow from 2018. Earnings are estimated to be up about 5% for 2020 (though these estimates are usually revised down as the year progresses).
If you look at the quality of this non-growth, then the rose-tinted glasses of the average stock market investor quickly prove inadequate. Corporate debt is up 5% in 2019, and a good chunk of the increase went into stock buybacks. As stocks become more expensive, their benefit from earnings per-share growth diminishes.
The U.S. economy grew about 4% in 2019 — good news, except that the national debt grew about 5.6%, or about $1.3 trillion; our debt-to-GDP currently exceeds 100%; paradoxically, the 10-year Treasury yield TMUBMUSD10Y, +0.00% has dropped to 1.8% from 2.6%. Maybe not paradoxically: the Federal Reserve went from a faint attempt of quantitative tightening starting in the fourth quarter of 2018, which caused stock market to have a mini-crash a year ago, to quantitative easing in the second half of 2019, which arguably caused the market to go up.
What will the Fed do when we actually go into recession?
Just pause for a second, remove your gaze from the stock market, and think: Though the service economy (which is two-thirds of GDP) is growing, our manufacturing economy has been in a recession for more than a year. The Fed is easing (buying debt issued by the U.S. government, of which the Fed itself is an integral part) even as we are in the 10th year of an economic expansion, at full employment, and interest rates are already nearly at zero. What will the Fed do when we actually go into recession?
Party like it’s 1999 — this was the theme of my firm’s annual meeting. This is how the stock market feels to us today. No, there are no dot-coms, though temporarily we had cannabis- and fake-beef bubbles, which got popped. Near-zero interest rates, abundant liquidity, and a perceived absence of risk (and fear) turn money into a crude instrument of bubble creation. This is why the stock market is experiencing a lighter version of the 1999 lunacy.
Growth stocks are now incredibly expensive. Value stocks have underperformed growth stocks for the last 10 years. The last time this underperformance was this extreme was — wait for it — 1999.
Read: S&P 5,000? Why one fund manager says that milestone may be reached sooner than you would expect
Also: The S&P 500 is now more overvalued than ever, per this measure
Historically, value stocks have outperformed growth stocks by a significant margin. But they have gone through painful bouts of underperformance in the past. Growth stocks have outperformed for several reasons.
Low interest rates favor the bird in the bush (distant future cash flows) not the bird in hand (high current cash flows). Negative interest rates paradoxically make $100 a decade from now more valuable than the $100 already in your pocket. (Yes, chew on this.)
Passive investing through index funds and ETFs benefits expensive companies, as they have a much larger slot in the indices that are put together based on market capitalization. This will end in tears: An ever-rising stock market and investor feelings of safety, either through owning iconic brand stocks or diversification by means of index funds or ETFs, results in complacency and thus underappreciation of the risk embedded in a typical portfolio.
If U.S. economic growth continues to march along at the current rate and valuations go on expanding, then the market terrain will continue to be smooth. A race car (a more aggressive strategy) will finish the race faster than a four-wheel-drive (all-terrain) vehicle — a more conservative strategy. But if the terrain turns rocky, the race car won’t even finish the race, while the all-terrain vehicle plows on through (I discussed an “All-Terrain” strategy here).
Investors in search of yield have driven the prices of just about everything skyward, and especially anything that has even the superficial appearance of a bond. We are talking about dividend-paying stocks, which are treated as bond substitutes.
The more commonsensical and rational you are, the less fun you have been having at this party. But the party will end (it always does), and we are going to be the designated drivers getting our dates safely home. That’s what happened in 2001 and countless other times in history, and it will happen this time, too.
Vitaliy Katsenelson is chief investment officer at Investment Management Associates in Denver, which holds no positions in any of the companies mentioned in this article. He is the author of “Active Value Investing” (Wiley) and “The Little Book of Sideways Markets” (Wiley)
Plus: How does one invest in this overvalued market? Our strategy is spelled out in this fairly lengthy article.
Don’t miss: How electric vehicles will disrupt the auto industry, including whether Tesla and traditional automakers will survive in the long run, and who's right in the Tesla bull vs. bear debate.
Also read:Katsenelson’s 37-page Tesla and EV industry analysis. (You can get complete analysis as an email series, PDF, EPUB or Kindle ebook here or email at tesla-article@contrarianedge.com, or you can listen to it as an audio book; Part 1 here & Part 2 here).
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Vitaliy Katsenelson is chief investment officer at Investment Management Associates in Denver, Colo.
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My 2010 Technology Wish List
Here’s a list of some of the things I’d like to see tech-wise this year:
1. A tool that deletes profiles from all those Web 2.0 services that I’ve checked out but rarely, if ever, used over the past few years.
2. An upgrade to the iPhone’s OS that enables easy switching from app to app like the Palm Pre.
3. A new search engine that comes out of nowhere to rival Google, and doesn’t under-deliver such as Cull or Powerset.
4. New Canadian copyright laws that strike a fair balance between owners and users.
5. A lot less talk (aka hype) about Twitter, and a lot more walk (e.g. a business plan)
6. New sources of early-stage funding for Canadian high-tech entrepreneurs.
7. Some real discussion and exploration about the rise of “publicy” and the demise of “privacy”. While everyone seems to have accepted the fact that everything is now public, no one seems to really be looking at the social implications.
8. The continued emergence of alternative/green energy given Jeff Rubin’s book “Why Your World is About to Get a Whole Lot Smaller: Oil and the End of Globalization” has me completely spooked.
9. The end of “2.0′ or “3.0” for anything.
10. Newspapers and magazines discover a way to stay viable so they can continue to create high-quality content and employ all the journalists who provide material used by millions of bloggers and social network users. Maybe the Kindle will be the newspaper industry’s salvation.
Finally, all the best for everyone in 2010!
Update: Here’s Om Malik’s wish list for 2010.
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Can we trust what we read in the papers?
London Met’s open forum sheds light on the strengths and weaknesses of Science Reporting
When London Met Pharmacology lecturer Dr Samir Nuseibeh heard the headline ‘Breastfeeding linked to higher intelligence’ one morning, his scientists’ scepticism kicked in. He decided to look into the story, and was angered by what he found; important elements of the study in question had been totally lost in the media report, resulting in a misleading message being broadcast to millions of people.
This example opened an entertaining evening at London Metropolitan University, when scientists and media professionals came together to debate the ethics of science journalism.
“Reading the News is Bad For Your Health,” Scientists Say took place on 21 April, and saw over seventy students, staff and members of the public come together to debate the issues.
Richard Evans, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, chaired the forum, and began by asking the audience how many of them felt they could trust what they read in the news. Only two people thought they could.
On the panel were Dr Samir Nuseibeh, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Dr Esther Murray, Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology and Dr Fiona Lethbridge, Senior Press Officer with the Science Media Centre. Each panellist delivered a short presentation, showing one example of a science news story which illustrated their viewpoint.
Correlation not causation
First to speak was Dr Samir Nuseibeh, who selected the BBC report on the correlation between breastfeeding and intelligence to explain and highlight the issues of reporting epidemiological studies. He explained that an epidemiological study looks simply at correlative data, but does not use scientific testing to prove a hypothesis.
Dr Nuseibeh’s presentation sparked healthy debate in the room about the uses and limitations of correlative data, with Richard Evans deploying an amusing example.
“There is a correlation between sleeping in your shoes and waking up with a headache,” Richard said, “but the cause of the headache is almost certainly not the shoes!” Everyone who had ever experienced a heavy night on the drink knew exactly what he meant.
Dr Nuseibeh agreed. “Correlation does not show causation, but this is always omitted in news stories like this. There is a correlation, for example, between wearing hoodies and anti-social behaviour. But that doesn’t mean wearing a hoody causes people to act anti-socially.”
Dr Nuseibeh’s presentation also exposed the many channels of communication that take scientific findings from the lab to the reader.
Changing behaviour
Dr Esther Murray followed, and showed how science reporting can influence behaviour change.
“We actually need mass media sometimes because it does change behaviours,” Dr Murray said. “Newspapers love scare stories because they sell papers, but they can help to promote the health measures people can take to try and control viral outbreaks.”
Dr Murray argued that there is, however, a responsibility on the media over how they report stories, citing two media reports on the same story which took dramatically different approaches. One was written in emotive language, cultivating fear but offering no remedy; the other took a balanced approach and presented a more positive outlook.
It highlighted how papers can present two very different stories based on the same scientific research.
Dr Fiona Lethbridge gave the final presentation, introducing the work of the Science Media Centre, which encourages closer collaboration between scientists and the media.
Fiona discussed a recent project she worked on that communicated to journalists scientific evidence that showed that taking statins is a safe and beneficial practice. This resulted in much more measured reporting, which eased public anxiety around statins.
“There is a tendency for people to blame journalists for suspect reporting of science, but I have to say that all the reporters I work with, who are on the nationals, all try their best to get it right,” Dr Lethbridge said. “I think the standard of science reporting in the UK is actually very good.”
The presentations prompted debate and discussion throughout the event with Dr Lethbridge highlighting the importance of the press release and the responsibility that lies with press officers as the first point of communication.
Sub eds and agendas
Another key issue raised by the audience was the role of editors in the publishing process. After all, when a reporter files their story, it is no longer in their hands, and if a paper or media organisation has a political position or agenda on certain issues, it is inevitable that the final story will reflect it.
The debate concluded with two outcomes; that reporting science responsibly is crucial and that this can be achieved with better communication between all parties - scientists, press officers, and journalists alike.
The event brought together experts from London Met's Faculty of Social Science and Humanities, and the Faculty of Life Sciences and Computing.
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Just a Tic (Short/Sci Fi)
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Speech is More Than Speaking (Short Documentary)
We the People (Short Documentary)
Social Tyranny (Feature Documentary)
Werner Sensbach: An Artist on the Russian Front (Short Documentary)
Five O'Clock Shadow (Short/Drama)
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Park rangers, Lyle and Victor, just want their elite, invitation-only hunter's weekend event to go well, but when hunters start turning up dead, they must race to find the killer before they become the next victims. This micro-budget mockumentary style, dark comedy was shot in the woods of Virginia, in six days, with a crew of five people
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Nearly everyone has either known someone or directly suffered from domestic violence, albeit physically, emotionally or verbally. This story tells the rather gruesome and unfortunate tale of yet more disturbing and senseless acts of domestic violence and the people affected.
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Dominika Kulczyk reaches out to Papua New Guinea, where she meets local people who have killed others, including children, in order to follow their local practices.
They walk a line between faith and activism, standing on the shoulders of iconic Quakers who fought to make the world a better place. Yet, in the process, they gained a reputation as troublemakers.
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The approximately 28-minute art film was conceived on the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the founding of the Dada art movement. Its focus is the North German performer and poet Emmy Hennings and the author, poet and artist Hugo Ball, who would later become her husband.
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Two Japanese sisters come to Los Angeles for the first time, during their travels they are invited to a Chicken Party, a place to make international friends. At first the party is nice and fun, but by the end of the night it turns into a nightmare and the sister must get out before they are killed.
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Five O'Clock Shadow, is the story of an Indian-American mother who is the victim of racial abuse. Her worst fear rises to the surface and for the first time ever, she asks the question: Do we really belong here?
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Hours reduced at waste sites in Loughborough and Shepshed
The change in opening hours is part of a scheme to help save Leicestershire County Council £670,000.
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REDUCED opening hours at recycling and household waste sites in Loughborough and Shepshed are to be imposed this week.
From Friday, April 1, the 14 sites across the county will open five days per week throughout the year.
The sites will still have summer and winter opening hours - from April to September, they will open from 9am until 7pm and from October to March, 9am to 4pm. All sites will open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Kibworth, Lount, Lutterworth, Melton, Mountsorrel, Shepshed and Whetstone will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday.
Barwell, Bottesford, Coalville, Loughborough, Market Harborough, Oadby and Somerby will be closed on Thursdays and Fridays.
Currently, the sites are open seven days a week from April to September and five days a week between October and March.
Visit www.Leicestershire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling for more details.
Between February and April 2015 the county council consulted with residents, charities and partners about possible changes to recycling and household waste sites and recycling and reuse credits.
The consultation received 868 responses from residents, voluntary groups, charities and local authorities.
Later in April this year, charges will also be introduced for the disposal of some DIY waste, with more information to be revealed about this at a later date.
However, last year the council did retract plans to start implementing charges for residents from other counties who want to use the sites.
The council was also reviewing recycling and reuse credits given to voluntary and community organisations to ensure credits are only paid on items that cannot easily be recycled elsewhere such as mattresses and carpets.
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M1Charming period cottage nestled in heart of the villageIt overlooks the village green and offers a delightful interior which features latch doors, beamed ceilings and a contemporary kitchen and shower room.
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The Tissue and Data Analysis and Acquisition Core Laboratory (TDAAC), established in 2002, is a Massey Cancer Center (MCC) and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) institutionally supported resource directed by Michael Idowu, MD, MPH and managed by Pamela Jill Grizzard, BS. TDAAC serves as a biorepository for VCU, MCC, and collaborating outside institutions by acquiring and banking human cancers and adjacent normal tissues, as well as hematological samples for use in their research. The overall objective of TDAAC is to support translational research at MCC by functioning as the primary fresh-frozen tissue acquisition and processing facility for human solid tissue and hematopoietic specimens. The broad, long-range objectives of TDAAC are to provide a gateway through which investigators involved in MCC investigator-initiated studies and clinical trials can acquire the human tissue samples required to support their research, ensuring the safeguard of sample acquisition for patient care, and to preserve the molecular integrity of the specimens. This is done through the aegis of the VCU IRB-approved “Tissue Acquisition System to Support Cancer Research” (TASSCR) protocol, which can supply specimens to a biorepository supporting cancer research through acquisition of residual tumor and normal tissue samples along with informed consent from patients. Samples can thus be provided under an anonymous honest broker system. In addition, TDAAC collects tissue, hematopoietic, and other researcher-specific samples that support investigator-initiated, IRB- approved research projects or clinical trials. All frozen tissue specimens banked in TDAAC have a corresponding formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded counterpart in the Department of Pathology archives. Patients who sign the TDAAC informed consent documentation agree to have their residual tissues and/or blood utilized for any research question, including genomic data and health information for translational research. In addition, TDAAC banks hematopoietic specimens by cryopreserving mononuclear cells for future assays that may require primary cell culture.
TDAAC collects and maintains associated demographic and pathological annotation in a secure SQL2000 database with an Access front-end. Treatment and survival data can be linked to TDAAC cases via longitudinal data collected by the Cancer Informatics Core (CIC) or Cancer Registry. The specimen acquisition process ensures that the primary purpose of the specimen for patient care is maintained and the quality of the specimen is optimal for biomedical research. These services are achieved through leveraging a network of interdepartmental and informatics relationships within VCU Health. TDAAC staff provide samples of extracted, quality controlled RNA from human tissues, frozen sections, and cryopreserved samples of viable hematopoietic neoplasias. The resource director and staff provide consultative services for experimental design, data interpretation, and education of users in the use of biospecimens.
TDAAC is housed within a 1,400 ft2 laboratory space located in VCU’s Sanger Hall. TDAAC uses Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) standards to operate and incorporates the best practice guidelines for biorepositories issued by the International Society for Biological and Environmental Repositories and the National Cancer Institute. TDAAC also has access to the 6,400 ft2 Molecular Diagnostics (MDx) CLIA’88-certified laboratory located in the VCU Department of Pathology The MDx laboratory performs clinical and research molecular testing with state-of-the-art instrumentation. Within the two laboratories, TDAAC has access to the following pieces of equipment for sample processing and banking: 2 Bioanalyzers (Agilent 2100); 2 automated nucleic acid extraction (MagMAX Express), 2 Applied Biosystems Thermocycler 2720, 2 NanoDrop8000 spectrophotometers; a Leica CM1850 Cryostat; 2 Thermo Scientific Revco PLUS Ultralow Temperature Freezers; 3 Thermo Scientific Locator 4 PLUS Cryobiological Storage Vessels; a Beckman, Z2 Coulter cell and particle counter, and a Microm HM-310 microtome. All temperature-sensitive equipment is monitored by a wireless, web-based system (Viewpoint: 24/7 monitoring system), and ultralow freezers have liquid nitrogen (LN2) backup systems that automatically releases LN2 into the freezer in case of temperature failure. TDAAC is supported, in part, by an NIH-NCI Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA016059) to MCC.
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New trends in California: Moscato and Primitivo
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White Zinfandel is dead. Long live Moscato!
It is ubiquitous, and uniformly awful. It tends to have the aroma, sweetness and complexity of a bag of penny sweets that has been sitting in the sun. So I for one am pleased to hear that White Zinfandel is finally falling out of fashion in California. “That’s what my mom used to drink when she was young” was one comment. Now, younger drinkers looking for something easy drinking with a bit of sweetness seem to be turning towards Moscato.
It is being vinified in a number of different ways: from medium sweet to dry, varietal and blended, sparkling and still. What they all have in common is the floral, grapey aroma from the Moscato or Muscat grape. I tried a couple, and both were very different.
Ravenswood Sparkling Moscato 2009
Muscat à Petit Grains grape from Sonoma, USA
£13.00 from Ravenswood
Medium sweet with just about enough acidity to keep it in balance. Grapey, with assertive turkish delight and floral aromas. A touch of fizz and the low alcohol adds to the refreshing aspect of the wine. “A party in a glass” they say. Not one you would want to stay at for that long to be honest, but fun while it lasts. 83 points.
Available ‘White Wine’ 2010 12.5%
A blend of 20% Sauvignon Blanc and 80% Muscat from California £8.50 at ACME Wines, St Helena
An off-dry version, with purity and length of flavour. An altogether more serious wine compared to the Ravenswood, with enough Sauvignon Blanc to give it interest but not to overwhelm the more delicate, perfumed Moscato aromas. 86 points.
I was told that the real reason Californian White Zinfandel came into existence was to try to save money after a disastrous crop of red Zinfandel one year. Failing to get enough colour out of this thin-skinned variety, a sweet rosé was the result. The unnamed winery must have had an ace salesman, as they still managed to find a market for this failed vintage. Others saw their success, and replicated it. And thus a monster was unleashed.
Great Muscats have been made for centuries, particularly in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal, and it is a versatile grape that is capable of really delicious and attractive wine. Hopefully this trend will soon be exported to the UK, and White Zin will be relegated to the spittoon of history.
Primitivo. Not Zinfandel.
It has long been accepted knowledge that Zinfandel is none other than the Italian red grape Primitivo under a different name. But it turns out things aren’t quite as simple as that. Although essentially the same variety (they are in fact different clones of the same variety) they produce wines that are quite different. Zinfandel typically produces intense, full-bodied wines that are packed with black fruits with a hint of peppery spice. When grown in California, Primitivo tends to produce wines that are spicy and not quite as intense as Zinfandels. Although Zinfandel is by far the more popular version, there are some producers growing and bottling varietal Primitivo.
Uvaggio Primitivo 2009
Primitivo grape from Lodi, California
£11.20 from The Wine Garage, Calistoga
Medium purpley-red, faintly spicy strawberry fruit on the nose. Only just medium-bodied, this has a good medium to high level of acidity making it relatively light and fresh. Low to medium tannins. Medium length and with a dry, liquoricey savoury finish, but a little jolt of sweetness during the taste. To compare with a typical Italian Primitivo, it is less full-bodied, less tannic and a little less dry. Perhaps more adapted to food than a typical Californian Zinfandel? I’ll be trying more on the strength of this example. 87 points.
Bobby Stearns
Well done on your first post!
Lidsey
Good work mate. Keep it up!!
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Hungry: Eating, Road-Tripping, and Risking It All with the Greatest Chef in the World
Staff Review: "Hungry: Eating, Road-Tripping, and Risking It All with the Greatest Chef in the World" by Jeff Gordinier
Step inside the restless, forward-thinking mind of one of the best chefs in the world with author Jeff Gordiner's account of years spent on-and-off with Rene Redzepi.
Redzepi is the owner and head chef of Noma, the Copenhagen, Denmark restaurant consistently ranked one of the best (sometimes the best) restaurants in the world. It's difficult to succinctly describe Noma, but it's safe to say the restaurant takes the locavore movement to the extreme - think seaweed and other vegetation foraged from a local beach, fruit grown on-site and picked at the peak of ripeness hours before serving, or ingredients pickled or fermented in Noma's own fermentation lab. The staff use these ingredients and many others to create one-of-a-kind dishes that may never be recreated. And people come from all over the world to pay hundreds of dollars (per meal) for the experience.
Gordinier paints a detailed portrait of Redzepi, who is never content to cruise but constantly challenges himself and his staff to create new combinations of food which, in turn, challenges the palettes of his diners. (Two examples: sea urchin and hazelnuts, deliciously described by Gordinier; and ice cream with a crust of ants. Yes, ants.) We travel with Redzepi and his team as they create pop-up Noma restaurants in Australia and Mexico and learn what it takes to create a world-class restaurant basically from scratch. We also follow along as Redzepi works to tear down the original Noma to create a second version unlike any other restaurant in the world.
Part biography, part memoir - Gordinier shares just enough about himself and why he took part in these adventures - and part travelogue, Hungry is an interesting look at the world of high-end restaurants, and a unique and visionary chef, that foodies and non-foodies alike would enjoy.
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This day in military history.. - Page 9
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MightyMacbeth
LOL @ just for me, pretty niice, shanx
1863 - American Civil War: Mine Run - Union forces under General George Meade position against troops led by Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
1865 - Battle of Papudo: The Spanish navy engages a combined Peruvian-Chilean fleet north of Valparaiso, Chile.
1939 - Shelling of Mainila: The Soviet Army orchestrates the incident which is used to justify the start of the Winter War with Finland four days later.
1941 - World War II: Attack on Pearl Harbor - A fleet of six aircraft carriers commanded by Japanese Vice Admiral Chuichi Nagumo leaves Hitokapu Bay for Pearl Harbor under strict radio silence.
1941 - World War II: The Hull note ultimatum is delivered to Japan by the United States.
1942 - World War II: Yugoslav Partisans convene the first meeting of the Anti-Fascist Council of National Liberation of Yugoslavia at Bihać in northwestern Bosnia.
1950 - Korean War: Troops from the People's Republic of China move into North Korea and launch a massive counterattack against South Korean and American forces (Battle of Chosin Reservoir), ending any hopes of a quick end to the conflict.
1968 - Vietnam War: United States Air Force helicopter pilot James P. Fleming rescues an Army Special Forces unit pinned down by Viet Cong fire and is later awarded the Medal of Honor.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/26_November
1943 Fighting at Pabu Hill, New Guinea 2/43rd Battalion repulses strong Japanese attacks on Pabu Hill, New Guinea. The 2/43rd Battalion, from South Australia, held Pabu, one of the outlying features near Sattelberg, against strong Japanese attacks.
source: http://www.awm.gov.au/atwar/thismonth/index.asp
lots of ww2 stuff there..
coolishness
1863 - American Civil War: Confederate cavalry leader John Hunt Morgan and several of his men escape the Ohio state prison and return safely to the South.
1940 - Battle of Cape Spartivento: The Royal Navy engages the Regia Marina in the Mediterranean.
1942 - At Toulon, the French navy scuttles its ships and submarines to keep them out of Nazi hands.
1965 - Vietnam War: The Pentagon tells U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson that if planned operations were to succeed, the number of American troops in Vietnam has to be increased from 120,000 to 400,000.
1939 Inauguration of the Empire Air Training Scheme - Over 37,000 Australian airmen trained under the scheme, in Australia, Canada and Rhodesia, one of the Commonwealth's greatest achievements in wartime.
1941 HMAS Parramatta was sunk by a German submarine in the Mediterranean near Tobruk. The Parramatta was part of the navy's 'Tobruk ferry', whose destroyers and sloops kept the besieged port supplied.
1941: In their advance toward Moscow under extremely difficult wintry conditions, units of 9.Armee (Strauss) reach the Volga Canal 60 miles NW of the Soviet capital. Some armed parols have penetrated the western suburbs of the city and got a good look at the Kremlin. Continuing their occupation of Vichy France, German troops take the naval base of Toulon as the vessels of the French fleet stationed there are scuttled by their own crews.
1943: In southern Italy, the British 8th Army begins an offensive across the Sangro river.
1944: In Hungary, the Red Army breaks through the German-Hungarian defensive lines and captures Mohacs.
source: http://www.feldgrau.com/november.html
I want to know something.. did the french during ww2 resist the allies at some point??
mmarsh
MightMacbeth
Sort Of. During Operation Torch, the North African Coast was occupied by forces of Vichy France.
Within the Vichy forces there was a group of pro-Vichy Officiers and another group that was very pro-Allies. Some French fought for Vichy, while others switched sides the moment the Allies stepped on the beach.
The reality was that Eisenhower had misjudged th anamosity between the vichy French and the UK. These pro-Vichy Officiers were really more anti-British than pro-German. The French upset at being shelled by the RN at Mers el Kabir in 1940 some of them also felt that the UK had abandoned them in 1940. In short, it was a RN-FN rivalry that went alittle too far, the blame probably the French Vichy Navy for letting their pride swell their heads.
So certain Vichy French offered a token resistence for about 2 days before they switched sides. What happened was leader of the pro-Vichy Admiral Darlan was assasinated by the French Resistence this allowed Eisenhower (who was playing moderator between the French and British) to put in General Giraud in charge. Giraud was very pro-Allies. Once that happened (About a Week after the inital invasion), Giraud united all the Vichy French and began to attack german positions in North Africa.
ahh merci beaucoup mmarsh
Thats what i thought really.. Cause I knew that France was with the allies, and I also knew that they resisted them as well, so I was confused and wanted explanation.
Thanx again comrade
1095 - On the last day of the Council of Clermont, Pope Urban II appoints Bishop Adhemar of Le Puy and Count Raymond IV of Toulouse to lead the First Crusade to the to the Holy Land.
1443 - Skanderbeg and his forces liberate Kruja, in Middle Albania and raise the Albanian flag.
1862 - American Civil War: In the Battle of Cane Hill, Union troops under General John Blunt defeat General John Marmaduke's Confederates.
1943 - World War II: Tehran Conference - US President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin meet in Tehran to discuss war strategy.
1944 - Albania is liberated by the Albanian partisans.
1964 - Vietnam War: National Security Council members agree to recommend that US President Lyndon B. Johnson adopt a plan for a two-stage escalation of bombing in North Vietnam.
1965 - Vietnam War: In response to U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson's call for "more flags" in Vietnam, Philippines President Elect Ferdinand Marcos announces he will send troops to help fight in South Vietnam.
1941: Overextended and short of supplies, III.Panzerkorps of Panzergruppe 1 evacuates Rostov-on-Don and withdraws to the Mius river 30 miles to the west.
1942 Flight Sergeant R.H. Middleton, RAAF, attached to No. 149 Squadron, Bomber Command, RAF, wins the Victoria Cross after a raid on Turin, Italy. This was a Posthumous award. Though terribly wounded, Middleton kept his damaged bomber flying, saving the lives of his crew at the cost of his own. Middleton came from Sydney, New South Wales.
Originally Posted by MightyMacbeth
Britains wanted overtake French navy, but that caused many battles between French and Britains. Most famous is battle in Tangiere port.
Battles were in Syria and Northern Africa.
Tens of thousands frenchmen fought in German Army, including Waffen-SS (33. SS-division "Charlemagne"). Often they brutally killed after war.
There are very few resisters until summer 1944.
In 1940 De Gaulle was only rebeller and legal government located in Vichy.
That`s what I know about what you asked.
ahhh thanx..
about tomtoms post, didnt know the allied leaders met in Iran, fascinating.. any reasons as to why?
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What is DREAM AS ONE.
Project Ambassador
Wheelchair rugby athlete (Class 3.0)
Daisuke Ikezaki is an employee of Mitsubishi Corporation.
Hometown: Hakodate City, Hokkaido
2009Joins the Hokkaido Big Dippers
2010Selected for the Japanese national team
Competes at the IWRF World Championships in Canada (Japanese national team places 3rd)
Wins award for best 3.0 class player
2011Competes at the IWRF Asia-Oceania Championships in South Korea (Japanese national team comes in 2nd place)
2012Competes at the Paralympics in London (Japanese national team places 4th)
2014Competes at the IWRF World Championships in Denmark (Japanese national team places 4th)
2015Competes at the Mitsubishi Corporation IWRF Asia-Oceania Championship 2015 (Japanese national team wins)
Wins award for best 3.0 class player and the MVP award
2016Competes at the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro (Japanese national team wins the bronze medal)
2017Competes at the Tri Nations Wheelchair Rugby Invitational in the USA (Japanese national team wins)
Competes at the IWRF Asia-Oceania Championships in New Zealand (Japanese national team comes in 2nd place)
2018Competes in the IWRF World Championships in Australia (Japanese national team wins)
Wins the MVP award
2019Competes at the World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge 2019 in Japan (Japanese national team comes in 3rd place)
Daisuke Ikezaki
Switched from wheelchair basketball to wheelchair rugby in 2008. Selected to represent the Japanese national team in April 2010. Already heavily medaled in international tournaments, he was the ace player that led the Japan team to capture bronze at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and is a driving force behind the team's win at the 2018 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship. He was named MVP for the championship.
AmbassadorYuichi Takahashi
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Oberwolfach Prize
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The Oberwolfach Prize is financed by the Oberwolfach Foundation and awarded in cooperation with the Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach to young mathematicians. The prize is awarded approximately every three years for excellent achievements in changing fields of mathematics. The Scientific Committee of the Gesellschaft für mathematische Forschung e.V. is involved in selecting the prize winners from the nominations. The Oberwolfach Prize comes with an award of Euro 10,000.
Oberwolfach Prize 2019 for Junior Mathematicians
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Luca Trevisan (Berkeley)
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Stochastics
Gero Friesecke (Oxford)
Stefan Sauter (Zürich)
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Jens Franke (Bonn)
Number Theory and Algebra
Peter Kronheimer (Oxford)
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Home » Cobham Deploys Public Safety Network for Intercontinental Tunnel
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Cobham Deploys Public Safety Network for Intercontinental Tunnel
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Cobham Wireless has announced the delivery of a public safety communications system for the Eurasia Tunnel, the first undersea road tunnel to connect two continents. Its multi-band, multi-technology coverage solution provides the emergency services communication within the 5.4 km tunnel, which links two areas of Istanbul and spans both Europe and Asia.
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The customized solution incorporates Cobham Wireless’ Digital Channel Selective Repeaters (D-CSR) and Band Selective Repeaters (BSR), and supports UHF, VHF, digital mobile radio (DMR), and FM technologies. This ensures that emergency services and operational teams can communicate at all times, throughout the tunnel.
Cobham Wireless was awarded the contract in September 2016 and worked with systems integration partner Yapı İDİS to install the system. The deployment was completed within a tight deadline of just three months, and delivered in time for the official inauguration ceremony in December. The Eurasia Tunnel is now open to the public 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
“Cobham Wireless’ public safety solution provides a robust, reliable means of communication for Turkey’s police, fire, and disaster and emergency services,” said Dogan Ozturk, Country Manager, Turkey, at Cobham Wireless. “Also, as the digital off-air repeaters are software-based, new features can be easily added via a remote download, making this a robust and future-proof system.”
In addition to both internal and interdepartmental communications, the deployment also features a break-in system, allowing operational teams to access the FM channel and alert drivers to safety issues via their in-car FM radios. The system includes two master sites (one active, one redundant), each containing one VHF repeater for communication between ambulance services, and one UHF repeater each for police, fire and DMR/AFAD (Istanbul’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority) communication.
The sites include one combiner and one Optical Master Unit (OMUII), and sit at either end of the tunnel, with one site providing essential back-up coverage. The master sites are connected via fiber to multiple remotes sites, providing reliable communications at any point throughout the tunnel. The entire system can be overseen and controlled off-site, using Cobham Wireless’ Active Element Manager (AEM).
“The tunnel is of huge strategic importance to the region, and with so many vehicles and their passengers passing through every day, public safety was our number one concern,” commented Dr Tamer Taşkın, General Manager of YM İDİS, Yapı Merkezi Group’s technology company. “It was only due to our close partnership with Cobham Wireless and the hard work of all involved, that we were able to deliver the project in time and ensure the safety within the Tunnel.”
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MSSA athletics: Shubham Patekar wins gold, but loses bet
Updated: Dec 20, 2015, 14:28 IST | Sundari Iyer |
Despite winning a gold medal in the boys' U-16 high jump event of the MSSA inter-school athletics meet with a jump of 1.73m yesterday, St Lawrence's (Kandivli) Shubham Patekar was not satisfied with his performance
Despite winning a gold medal in the boys' U-16 high jump event of the Mumbai Schools Sports Association (MSSA) inter-school athletics meet at University Pavilion, Marine Lines with a jump of 1.73m yesterday, St Lawrence's (Kandivli) Shubham Patekar was not satisfied with his performance.
St Lawrence's (Kandivli) Shubham Patekar soars during the U-16 high jump event at the MSSA athletic meet yesterday. Pic/Suresh KK
The 15-year-old was a tad disappointed at not being able to break the record of 1.78m set by his senior schoolmate Vedant Mandre in 2013. Yesterday Shubham clinched gold ahead of Children's Academy's (Malad) Maanav Shah, who jumped 1.60m for silver and Anirudh Iyer of Rustomjee International, who clinched bronze clearing 1.55m.
Shubham and Vedant train together at the St Lawrence School ground under coach Vaibhav Jadhav. That's where Vedant recently challenged Shubham to try and cross his mark. "Vedant is my senior and a good friend. Before the MSSA meet, we had a bet. He challenged me to cross his mark. So, though I had the option of being content
winning the gold medal after clearing the highest jump in my first three attempts, I went for the next three jumps to try and break Vedant's record.
I came close to clearing the bar at 1.79m in my third attempt, but unfortunately, my body touched the bar and it fell over," rued the Borivli resident, who achieved his personal best of 1.75m at last month's Bombay YMCA meet at Sports Authority of India in Kandivli.
Shubham now plans to put in extra hours in practice to do better at the Maharashtra State Athletics championships to be held in Nashik next month. "My aim this year is to cross the 1.80m mark first and possibly go for 2m thereafter," said Shubham, who idolises his first school coach, 80-year-old Paul D'Cruz.
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Iran Tensions
US Justice Department issues warrant for Iran's Grace 1 after Gibraltar release order
Warrant against Iranian supertanker says vessel, all oil aboard and $995,000 are subject to forfeiture
Supertanker Grace 1 after being seized off the coast of Gibraltar by British forces in July (AFP)
Published date: 15 August 2019 06:55 UTC | Last update: 5 months 1 week ago
The US Justice Department unveiled a warrant for the seizure of an Iranian supertanker captured by Gibraltar authorities last month on suspicion of shipping oil to Syria in breach of EU sanctions, AFP news agency reported.
The warrant was issued on Friday evening for supertanker Grace 1, one day after a Gibraltar judge allowed the release of the detained vessel, which was still in custody at the time of the warrant's issuance.
The warrant says the vessel, all the oil aboard and $995,000 are subject to forfeiture based on violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), bank fraud, money laundering, and terrorism forfeiture statutes, AFP reported.
Earlier, Gibraltar Chief Minister Fabian Picardo decided to lift the detention order that had been imposed against the vessel after Iran guaranteed in writing that the ship would not discharge its oil in Syria.
Picardo said in a statement, “in light of the assurances we have received there are no longer any reasonable grounds for the continued legal detention of the Grace 1 in order to ensure compliance with the EU sanctions Regulation.”
Still, on Friday Iran’s foreign ministry denied any commitments were made in exchange for the tanker’s release, adding that the ship was never headed to Syria.
“Iran has made no commitment for the release of the Grace 1 tanker. Syria was not its destination and reiterated that it was nobody's business even if it was Syria," the foreign ministry spokesman was quoted as saying by Tasnim news agency.
Whether Gibraltar authorities still plan on releasing the vessel following the US's action was not immediately clear.
Hours before the US's warrant announcement, Reuters reported that the ship had "shifted position" but its anchor was still down off Gibraltar and it was unclear if it was ready to set sail soon.
Gibraltar authorities could not be reached for comment, the news agency said.
The United States on Thursday had made a last-minute legal bid to hold the tanker in detention, which delayed the court’s ruling and complicated the fate of the ship.
At the time, Gibraltar authorities said the US request, which was made independently, would be reviewed and a separate court case could take place. If the case went back to the Supreme Court before Grace 1 left Gibraltar’s waters, its detention could be extended.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif accused the US of attempted piracy in trying to prevent the release of the tanker.
"The US attempted to abuse the legal system to steal our property on the high seas," Zarif tweeted. "This piracy attempt is indicative of Trump admin's contempt for the law."
Meanwhile, the Iranian ambassador in London said the US "faced a miserable defeat".
"All preparations are done for the tanker to sail into open waters, and the vessel will soon leave Gibraltar, " the ambassador, Hamid Baeidinejad, tweeted.
The detention of the Grace I brought tensions between the two countries to a boil.
Two weeks after the Iranian ship was detained, Iran impounded the UK-flagged Stena Impero in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing it of breaking "international maritime rules". Tehran has insisted that the Stena Impero's detention has nothing to do with the Iranian vessel.
A spokesman for the Stena Impero tanker, seized by Iran last month, said on Thursday that the situation remained the same with the ship and that the company awaited further developments from the UK and Iran.
Strained relations
UK-Iran relations are particularly strained at the moment, in part over the two tankers, but also over the faltering 2015 nuclear deal signed with other world powers, as well as Iran’s detention of British-Iranian nationals.
On Wednesday, the wife of renowned British-Iranian academic Kameel Ahmadi said that Ahmadi had been arrested in Tehran and taken to Evin prison on unknown charges.
British-Iranian academic arrested in Tehran, his wife says
He follows charity worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been held by Iranian authorities since being arrested at Tehran airport in April 2016. She denies the charges of spying levelled at her.
More recently, an employee of the British Council, a cultural and educational organisation that operates overseas, was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment in May for “spying”. Aras Amiri was arrested in 2018 during a trip to visit relatives.
Meanwhile, the fate of tankers in the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway off the coast of Iran continues to be a source of tension between Tehran, its Gulf neighbours and the West.
A series of attacks on tankers and oil structures in and around the strait – blamed on Iran by its opponents – has heightened both tensions and the oil price.
Britain is among some Western countries proposing a naval force be deployed on the route, through which a third of the world’s oil passes, in order to protect passing tankers.
Iran denies responsibility for the attacks and says it is responsible for maritime security in the region.
The sabotage attacks have come as Iran suffers under crippling sanctions imposed by US President Donald Trump after he pulled the United States from the 2015 nuclear deal designed to boost Iran’s economy in return for curbing its nuclear programme.
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'They have punished the victims': Hebron struggles 25 years after Ibrahimi mosque massacre
The repercussions of the attack are still felt keenly by Palestinians in Hebron, who have seen their rights eroded and their formerly bustling city centre turn into a ghost town
Izzat Karaki, centre, demonstrating with Youth Against Settlements for the reopening of Shuhada Street on 22 February 2019 (MEE/Megan Giovannetti)
Megan Giovannetti
Hebron, occupied West Bank
Published date: 25 February 2019 14:03 UTC | Last update: 10 months 4 weeks ago
“Since the massacre, everything changed.”
Jamal Fakhoury, 40, struggles to find the right words to describe his hometown.
With a furrowed brow and damp eyes, he utters: “Every day it’s a difficult life for Hebron.”
Fakhoury is reflecting on the Ibrahimi mosque massacre - the 25th anniversary is on Monday - and its impact on the southern occupied West Bank city.
On 25 February 1994, a Jewish-American settler named Baruch Goldstein opened fire on Palestinian worshippers inside the Ibrahimi mosque - also known as the Tomb of the Patriarchs - in the centre of the Old City of Hebron.
We are not humans at all. We are numbers
- Izzat Karaki, activist with Youth Against Settlements
Goldstein killed 29 men in an instant, and injured well over 100 more. Six other Palestinians were killed by Israeli security forces in the ensuing chaos.
Although it is the biggest city in the West Bank, Hebron’s residents are interconnected in almost every way through its cultural and family structures. Nearly every citizen has ties to the Ibrahimi mosque massacre through some relative, friend or neighbour.
“A settler from the US came and killed Palestinians,” Izzat Karaki, a 29-year-old activist with the Palestinian-led group Youth Against Settlements (YAS), said exasperatedly. “And after that they punish us, the victims.”
Beyond mourning for the lives lost, the attack has also affected the people of Hebron - and its generations to come - in a profound and structural way.
Full of life
“Before the massacre, I felt something like peace in the old city,” Fakhoury recalls.
He is from the Old City and still resides there, just around the corner from Shuhada Street and the mosque.
Along some two kilometres, Shuhada Street is tightly packed with shops sitting below several-storey high homes. The road leads directly to the Ibrahimi mosque and once stood as the heart of the Old City.
Munir, 65, owns a shop directly across from the mosque that remains open to this day. He likes to show laminated pictures to passing tourists of the bustling Shuhada Street back in its heyday, brimming with cars and people.
Munir shows a photo of Shuhada Street in the days before the massacre, back when the road was the bustling centre of Hebron (MEE/Megan Giovannetti)
He does point out that the First Intifada, which started in 1988, only ended in 1993, five months before the massacre. “The six years of the Intifada were really not a normal time,” he said, pointing out that the area around the mosque “was part of the ‘playground’ where the Intifada took place”.
But, he explains, “before, this area was full of life”.
“We used to have four people working in this place,” Munir continues, showing the shop where he is standing. “Today, it is me alone and I am also taking care of two stores which belong to my neighbours.”
Collective punishment
“After the massacre, the mosque was closed for six months, and they [Israeli forces] closed Shuhada Street,” Karaki tells MEE.
For nearly three months, Karaki said, Palestinian residents of Hebron lived under an Israeli-imposed curfew while military checkpoints were built in the Old City - checkpoints that are still present today.
The aftermath of the Ibrahimi mosque massacre Hebron on 25 February 1994 (AFP)
When the Tomb of the Patriarchs and the surrounding area was reopened to the public, the religious site had now been divided into two - a synagogue on one side, a mosque on the other.
Palestinians were no longer allowed to drive cars in the area, Munir says, and the number of Israeli soldiers and cameras around the Ibrahimi mosque dramatically increased.
The post-massacre changes made to the city were in a lot of ways a preface to the dramatic transformation that the Hebron Protocol was to create three years later.
The 1997 agreement between the Israeli government and the Palestine Liberation Organisation divided the city into two areas: Palestinian Authority-controlled H1 and Israeli military-controlled H2.
In H2, making up nearly 20 percent of Hebron, some 40,000 Palestinians currently live under Israeli military law, while the 800 Israeli settlers in H2 are ruled by Israeli civil law.
“Animals here have rights more than us,” Karaki exclaims. “Any cat, any dog can go to Shuhada Street. But me? I cannot.”
“Why? What did I do? We are not human at all.”
In the wake of the Hebron Protocol, shops were permanently closed in H2, and many Palestinians were driven out of their homes, many “by military order”, Karaki explains.
The harsh living conditions and restricted freedom of living and movement in H2 drove many Palestinians out - turning the bustling city centre into a ghost town.
“We are talking about 1,827 shops closed and 1,040 apartments empty,” Karaki adds.
There are currently 20 permanent checkpoints inside the city of Hebron, dominating Palestinians’ lives with curfews and indiscriminate closures.
It is now necessary to go through two separate checkpoints just to enter the Ibrahimi mosque.
“When I go to my home every day they check my ID,” Fakhoury says, “I wait 20 minutes behind the checkpoint near the mosque.”
“If you don’t have your ID you are not allowed to get in or to pass through the checkpoint,” Karaki concurs. “We are not humans at all. We are numbers.”
Monitoring group expelled
The massacre led to the creation of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron (TIPH), an international organisation meant to monitor the situation in the city and document violations of international law and human rights.
In its 22-year-long presence, TIPH filed more than 40,000 incident reports - many of which Karaki says the Palestinians Authority can take to the International Criminal Court.
Jamal Fakhoury waits in line at one of 20 Israeli army checkpoints in H2 (MEE/Megan Giovannetti)
But last month, the Israeli administration refused to renew TIPH’s mandate, forcing it out of the city.
Fakhoury, like many Palestinians in the Old City, enjoyed TIPH and felt safe with its monitors’ presence.
“I think it will be difficult now with no one watching the problems,” Fakhoury says. He fears things “will get worse, because the Israeli government doesn’t like to tell people what is happening here”.
There are currently four Israeli settlements inside the city of Hebron - Avraham Avino, Beit Romano, Tel Rumeida, Beit Hadassah - all established well before the 1994 massacre.
But since the expulsion of Palestinian from H2, it has become easier for Israelis to occupy Palestinians homes.
“Usually settlers focus on the empty houses,” Karaki explains. “Where there is an empty house, they occupy it and change it from a Palestinian (home) to a settlement.”
With TIPH gone, Palestinians fear that they will witness an increase in both settlement expansion and settler violence.
“When I go to my home I need to protect myself, protect my home,” Fakhoury says.
Citing the Fourth Geneva Convention as an example, he says: “On paper, soldiers are here to protect me like they protect settlers. But unfortunately, we see something different.”
Hope for the future?
YAS has stepped in recently to fill in the void left by TIPH. Its activists walk around the Old City most mornings, monitoring settler activity and protecting Palestinian children on their walk to school.
On Friday, YAS organised its 10th annual “Open Shuhada Street” demonstration to denounce the ongoing situation in Hebron - just like every year in the past quarter century. Israeli forces reportedly fired tear gas and rubber-coated steel bullets at demonstrators, injuring at least two Palestinians, including a 13-year-old boy.
“Here, nothing changes,” Munir says. “It’s the same year after year after year.”
But despite the grim circumstances, Karaki says it is important for him as an activist to keep fighting with a purpose.
“Often people are shocked when I say if there is a tomorrow, there is hope,” he says.
But his optimism is dampened by what he and all Palestinians in Hebron have witnessed for years.
“Usually when tomorrow comes, it only gets worse.”
This article is available in French on Middle East Eye French edition.
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Industry minister, British counterpart discuss cooperation
London, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Tarqi Hammouri discussed with British Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox, means to forge closer economic cooperation between Jordan and Britain, especially in the trade and investment fiel…
London, Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply Tarqi Hammouri discussed with British Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox, means to forge closer economic cooperation between Jordan and Britain, especially in the trade and investment fields.
Hammouri voiced thanks and appreciation for Britain's support to Jordan to enable it to address economic challenges, especially as the Kingdom is hosting more than 1.4 million Syrian refugees.
He also thanked Britain for hosting the London Initiative Conference, as part of Britain's efforts to support Jordan as it recognizes the extent of challenges facing Jordan due to the refugee crisis.
"We pin high hopes on this conference as it will highlight investment opportunities and mega strategic projects that will be implemented by the government, especially in the energy and water fields," the minister added.
The British secretary voiced his country's keenness to support Jordan in shouldering the burden of hosting Syrian refugees.
Source: Jordan News Agency
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Black Cat Crossing (Kobo eBook)
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In the first in this cat-filled cozy series, aspiring mystery author Sabrina Tate is about to discover that when it comes to solving murders, her new feline friend Hitchcock is a master of sleuthing…
Sabrina has never been the superstitious type. Still, when she moves to Lavender, Texas, to write her first novel and help her Aunt Rowe manage her vacation rental business, Sabrina can’t avoid listening to the rumors that a local black cat is a jinx—especially after the stray in question leads her directly to the scene of a murder.
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MustGo About World Languages Dakota
Tanyán yahípi- Welcome
Dakota belongs to the Dakota branch of the Siouan-Catawban language family. Its closest relatives are Assiniboine, Lakota, and Stoney (Ethnologue) spoken in widely scattered groups in South-Central Canada and North-Central United States. There were some 25,000 speakers of all Siouan dialects among an ethnic population of slightly over 100,000 (Ethnologue).
Like all indigenous languages, the Dakota languages are endangered because very few monolingual and L1 speakers are left, and most remaining fluent speakers are older adults (Ethnologue). At the same time, there is cause for some modest optimism because the population of speakers is relatively substantial and even growing, so the tide could potentially be turned by instituting sustained revitalization programs. One example of a revitalization program is the work carried out by the Lakota Language Consortium. It remains to be seen if efforts such as this will be successful in the long run.
The linguistic designation of languages/dialects and the way the communities of speakers refer to themselves do not always coincide. For instance, although linguists consider Lakota and Dakota to be dialects of one language, the speakers of these languages refer to themselves as Dakota and Lakota. In addition, tribal designations make the distinctions even more complicated.
There are some differences in pronunciation between Dakota and Lakota. The description below pertains to Lakota. Consonants and vowels usually alternate in Lakota words. Clusters do not exceed two consonants and usually occur at the beginning of words. Most words end in a vowel.
Lakota has five oral and three nasal vowels. Nasalization makes a difference in word meaning. In the table below, nasal vowels are marked with a tilde. Orthographically, nasal vowels are sometimes written with a following ƞ, ŋ, or n, and sometimes with ogoneks underneath, e.g., į ą ų.
i, ĩ
u, ű
a, ã
Lakota has 26-28 consonants, depending on the analysis. They include voiced/voiceless, plain/aspirated and ejective sounds.
Aspirated stops consist of a closure followed by a release accompanied by either glottal or velar friction. When the release has glottal friction, the stops are very much like English p, t, k in pat, tat, chat, cat. Release with glottal friction occurs before the vowels /i, ĩ, u, ű/. Before /a, ã, o/ aspiration has a velar release. It is no equivalent in English. Aspiration is marked in IPA by a raised [ʰ], as in the table below.
Ejective consonants are produced by a simultaneous release of two closures, one in the mouth at the position of the stop consonant, the other in the larynx at the glottis. When the compressed air resulting from the double closure is released, there is an audible crack. Ejective consonants are marked with an apostrophe.
Dental/Alveolar
Postalveolar
Stops voiceless plain
aspirated
tʰ
cʰ
kʰ
ejective
voiceless voiceless
ʃ‘
Affricates
tʃʰ
tʃ‘
/c/ has no equivalent in English.
/ʔ/ = soundless break between the vowels in uh-oh produced by closure of the glottis
/ʒ/ = s in pleasure
/tʃ/ = ch in chop
/x, ɣ/ have no equivalents in English.
/b, g/ are rarely used.
Stress and pitch
The first (or only) stressed vowel in Lakota words has a higher pitch and greater loudness than all other vowels in that word. Stress usually falls on the second vowel in the word, but not always. It is always indicated in Lakota but not in Dakota writing.
Lakota is a polysynthetic language in which words are formed by adding affixes to stems for indicating grammatical relations and for forming new words.
Lakhota nouns are either simple, e.g., nata ‘head’, or derived. Derived nouns may be either compounds, such as šun’ka ‘dog’ + mani’tu‘wilderness’ = šun’n ma’nitu ‘coyote’, or affixed forms such as o ‘place where’ + gna’ke ‘put away’ = ogna’ke ‘container’.
The grammatical roles of subject, object, or indirect object may be marked by prefixes or infixes.
Definite nouns are marked by the articles kin or k’un, e.g., šun’ka kin ‘the dog’.
The choice of indefinite article depends on the noun class, e.g., animate human, animate nonhuman, inanimate, noncount.
There are three demonstratives: le’ ‘this’, he’ ‘that’, ka’ ‘yonder’.
The form of the possessive prefix differs depending on whether the possessions are inalienable (body parts, relatives, pets, essential personal possessions) or alienable (everything else).
There are no adjectives, instead stative verbs are used as modifiers.
Verbs are the most important part of Lakota sentences. They are quite complex.
Every Lakota verb carries affixes that refer to participants, i.e., the subject, direct object, or indirect object. Verbs may be inflected to indicate the person and number of subjects, direct objects, indirect objects, and possessors of objects. In addition to affixes, all verbal paradigms use the enclitic pi to mark a plural argument. An enclitic is like a suffix, except that it is a separate word.
Verbs belong to several classes according to their participant types: impersonal (no participants), stative (one object), active intransitive (one subject), transitive (subject and direct object), and ditransitive (subject, direct object, indirect object). They are identified by their personal affixes. For instance, stative verbs refer to states or conditions. They are identified by personal affixes, ma– ‘I’ and ni- ‘you’, e.g., i’-puza ‘thirsty’ and i’-mapuza ‘I am thirsty’. Active intransitive verbs take the personal affixes wa– ‘I’ and ya– ‘you’, e.g., hi’ ‘arrive’ and wahi’ ‘I arrived’.
Verb stems are formed by compounding nouns, adverbs, and verbs to verb roots, e.g., i’-puza ‘thirsty’ consists of i’– mouth + -puza ‘dry’.
There are several causative constructions, depending on the nature and intent of causality, e.g., han’ska ‘long’ and yuhan’ska ‘lengthen’.
Lakota forms compound verbs by prefixing a noun, an adverb, or another verb to the basic root.
The normal word order in Lakota is Subject-Object-Verb. There is no preferred order for direct vs indirect objects.
Dakota languages tend not to borrow words from other languages. Instead, they use their own linguistic resources to create new words. The languages have many ways to describe various aspects of social behavior, personal attributes, and metaphors based on nature. Various aspects of motion are also finely detailed, e.g., coming to and from a place, out of a place, etc.
Below are a few basic words and sentences in Dakota. Nasal vowels are marked with n after the vowel; č represents sound similar to ch in church.
Good morning. Hinhana was’te.
Good afternoon Wic’oka was’te.
Thank you. Pidamaya.
Man Wic’as’a
Woman Winyan
Father Ate
Yes Hau (male speech), han (female speech)
No Hiya
Below are the numerals 1-10 in Dakota. Nasal vowels are marked with n after the vowel; č represents sound similar to ch in church.
Wanz’i
Nunpa
Yamnii
Zaptan
S’akpe
S’akowin
S’akdog’an
Napc’iwanka
Wikc’emna
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Lakota was first recorded in written form by missionaries in 1834. It was used to translate biblical texts. Since then, a number of other Lakota and Dakota spelling systems have been used to write the languages. The Lakota Language Consortium developed a Standard Lakota Orthography which has the following characteristics. .
The vowels are a, e, i, o, u.
Nasal vowels are sometimes written with a following ƞ, ŋ, or n, and sometimes with ogoneks underneath, e.g., į ą ų. In Dakota, nasal vowels are written with å after the vowel.
Pitch accent is marked with an acute accent: á, é, í, ó, ú, áŋ, íŋ, úŋ on stressed vowels in Lakota. It is not marked in Dakota.
An apostrophe is used for representing the glottal stop.
The following consonants approximate their IPA values: b, g, h, k, l, m, n, p, s, t, w, z.
A caron is used for sounds which are not written with Latin letters in IPA: č /tʃ/, ǧ /ʁ/, ȟ /χ/, š /ʃ/, ž /ʒ/. In Dakota, ch is represented by ç.
Aspirates are written with h: čh, kh, ph, th.
Ejectives are written with an apostrophe: č’, ȟ’, k’, p’, s’, š’, t’.
The English word teepee comes from Lakota tipi ‘dwelling’.
How difficult is it to learn Dakota?
There is no data on the difficulty level of Dakota for speakers of English.
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9. If we are a private or public sector organisation, can we become a member of Merton accord?
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10. Can faith based organisation become members of Merton Accord?
Providing that you are delivering health, wellbeing and social care services in the London Borough of Merton, and fulfil other membership criteria, you will not be excluded from becoming a member of Merton Accord. However, specific funding applications may exclude faith based organisations and we will let you know should this be applicable, on a case by case basis.
11. Our organisation is not based in the London Borough of Merton can we still become a member?
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Our Favorite Resident Evil: The Final Chapter Movie Quotes
December 28, 2016 By Deana T 15 Comments
Alice always has the best one-liners, don’t you think? Check out our favorite Resident Evil: The Final Chapter movie quotes! In case you haven’t heard yet, Resident Evil: The Final Chapter is an upcoming movie that combines science fiction with action and horror. The movie will hit theaters on January 27, 2017. It is the 6th installment in the Resident Evil movie franchise, with the 1st one being Resident Evil in 2002. Here are some quotes from the final installment as well as one quote from each of the 5 previous movies.
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Resident Evil: The Final Chapter Movie Quotes
Alice, in a voiceover from the movie trailer:
Alice- “My name is Alice, and this is my story. The end of my story. Ten years ago, in Raccoon City there was an outbreak. It spread across the world within days.”
Milla Jovovich, who plays Alice, is the only cast member to have appeared in all 6 movies.
Alice on Monday vs. Alice on Friday. Don't miss #ResidentEvilMovie in theaters January 27th.
A photo posted by Resident Evil (@residentevil) on Dec 16, 2016 at 3:54pm PST
Conversation between Doc, Cobalt and Alice:
Doc- “Oh, my God. There’s an army of them in our way.”
Cobalt- “What are we going to do?”
Alice- “We’re going to kill every last one of them.”
The characters of Doc, played by Eoin Macken and Cobalt, played by Rola, are new characters for this final installment.
She will kill every last one of them. #ResidentEvilMovie in theaters January 27th.
A video posted by Resident Evil (@residentevil) on Nov 3, 2016 at 5:16pm PDT
Conversation between Albert Wesker and Alice:
Albert- “I should have killed you in Washington.”
Alice- “Yeah, big mistake.”
Albert Wesker is played by Shawn Roberts and the character is the chairman of the Umbrella Corporation.
Stand with Umbrella. #ResidentEvilMovie in theaters January 27th.
A photo posted by Resident Evil (@residentevil) on Nov 8, 2016 at 6:08pm PST
Conversation between the Red Queen and Alice:
Red Queen- “Umbrella developed an airborne antivirus. It would destroy the T virus.”
Alice- “I have no reason to believe a word that you say.”
Red Queen- “True, but I can offer you something you want very much.”
Alice- “What is that?”
Red Queen- “Revenge!”
The Red Queen was developed by the Umbrella Corporation and is a supercomputer designed to keep track of the activities, employees and T-Virus of The Hive.
2002 Resident Evil Quotes
Conversation between Rain Ocampo and Alice, referring to the Red Queen:
Rain- “That homicidal bitch killed my team.”
Alice- “That homicidal bitch may be our only way out of here.”
The character of Rain Ocampo was played by Michelle Rodriguez.
This is the end of her story. Don't miss #ResidentEvilMovie in theaters 1/27/17.
A video posted by Resident Evil (@residentevil) on Aug 31, 2016 at 1:54pm PDT
2004 Resident Evil: Apocalypse Quotes
Conversation between Dr. Charles Ashford and Alice:
Dr. Ashford- “Are you ready to make a deal?”
Alice- “Do we have a choice?”
Dr. Ashford- “Not if you want to live past tonight, no.”
Dr. Charles Ashford’s character was played by Jared Harris.
2007 Resident Evil: Extinction Quotes
Conversation between the White Queen and Alice:
White Queen- “I’m sorry I didn’t mean to startle you; I am the artificial intelligence which…”
Alice- “Yeah I know what you are, I knew your sister, she was a homicidal bitch.”
White Queen- “My sister computer was merely following the most logical path of preservation of human life.”
Alice- “Yeah kill a few save a lot.”
The character of the White Queen was played by Madeline Carroll.
2010 Resident Evil: Afterlife Quotes
Conversation between Luther West and Alice:
Luther- “Nice landing.”
Alice- “I think technically it’s called crashing.”
Luther West’s character was played by Boris Kodjoe.
2012 Resident Evil: Retribution Quotes
Conversation between Alice and Albert Wesker:
Alice- “What is this? What have you done to me?”
Albert- “You were the only one to successfully bond with the T-Virus, to fully realize her powers. Well, now I have need of you. The old you. So, I’ve given you back your gift. You are the weapon.”
Alice- “I’m gonna kill you.”
Albert- “Perhaps. But first, you have work to do.”
Albert Wesker’s role is played by Shawn Roberts.
Have you heard any great Resident Evil: The Final Chapter Movie Quotes? How about favorite quotes from the other movies? Share in the comments!
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Heather - Heartfully Heather says
Looks like this is another one we have to add to our que. We love making Friday nights movie nights and this is something my boys and husband would love, if its rated appropriately.
Destany says
My dad is so excited about this movie. He’s a huge fan of this entire franchise, and he’s watched every movie repeatedly. It was all he could talk about at Christmas haha
Sarh Snarski says
I can’t wait to see this. I really enjoy the Resident Evil movies.
Kerri Olkjer says
Sending this to my 22 year old. He’ll love it!
Eloise Maoudj Riley says
I have yet to see these movies, but I am intrigued! I’ll have to sit down and start from the beginning, I’ll be keeping the Resident Evil movies in mind : )
Ann Bacciaglia says
These are great quotes. My Son is so excited to go see Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.
Bonnie Gowen @WEMAKE7 says
I haven’t seen these movies yet. I’ve been looking for a new movie to see. Thanks for this.
Chrishelle Ebner says
My son says you got these quote right. He is a Resident Evil connoisseur/expert.
WithOurBest says
I haven’t heard of these movies! But there is a lot on info in this post to understand them more!
TravelingWellForLess says
I’ve never seen any of the first movies. So I probably won’t see this one. But it does look interesting.
rika agustini says
I love Resident Evil…. I watched it long time ago, very fun movie!
strangedaze says
I’ve never seen these movies but from the quotes, they definitely look interesting.
chubskulit says
I have never watched this movie but it sounds like this final one is pretty good. Happy new year!
Lynn Dee says
I’ve heard about this movie, but I’ve never seen any of it. Sounds like a great movie though. And those quotes are great!
These are great lines! My husband and I will quote movies in different circumtances, some stickl with us for years.
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Raising Vegan Children: Key Nutritional Advice to Consider
A quick scan of the wellness corner of the Internet, and you’ll know veganism is on the increase. And there’s a ton of scientific data to prove it. According to The Vegan Society, the number of plant-based eating enthusiasts in the UK quadrupled between 2014 and 2018i. The reasons behind such a staggering rise in veganism are numerous: delicious, nutrient-dense vegan recipes have taken social media by storm; top vegan athletes are banging the drum for plant-based diets, proving that vegetables can make you fit, healthy, and strong; documentaries have revealed the shocking realities of agriculture on animal welfare and the planet; and studies continue to highlight the impressive health benefits of veganism. But since 42% of vegan Brits are between the ages of 15 and 34, the youth of today could be persuaded to rear a generation of plant-munching babiesii. And this begs to question: is veganism good for growing children?
The headlines centred on veganism in childhood are the well-founded concerns over nutrient deficiencies, faltering growth, and inadequate energy intake. Indeed, we can’t ignore the nutritional deficiencies that tend to blight the vegan community, especially when it comes to vitamin B12, iodine, and iron. Without these key nutrients, a child’s health and happiness risks being severely compromised.
Some would argue vegan diets aren’t enormously energy-dense, either; you have to eat a lot of food to feel properly energised. Trouble is, children don’t usually have voracious appetites, and so cramming in enough calories can often prove difficult. If a child’s diet fails to provide enough fats, protein, and calories, it’s safe to say growth will undoubtedly be affected.
Then there’s also the issue of fussiness. It is entirely possible that a child won’t warm to the idea of chia seeds, walnuts, or dark greens, and will instead stick to a diet of mainly beige, which – we can all agree – isn’t healthy or balanced, especially for a growing child. Simply put, pickiness will make it even harder for a child to meet their nutritional needs on a vegan diet.
10% of British children aged eight to 16 are vegan or vegetarian, and 44% try to eat less meat, dairy and eggs.iii
There’s a strong case to suggest veganism in children has been wrongly vilified due to misinformation and nutritional myths perpetuated by the media. Both the NHS and The British Dietetic Association (Britain’s professional body for dieticians) have confirmed a well-planned vegan diet can be healthy for people of any ageiv. Granted children eat plentiful, varied, and balanced diets, they should receive all the nutrients needed to thrive optimally.
The health benefits of veganism are pretty remarkable, too. Thanks to the absence of saturated fat, children eating a plant-based diet are more likely to experience a reduced risk of heart disease, type-two diabetes, and even obesity in adulthood. Veganism also provides the perfect opportunity for families to educate children on healthy eating principles from a young age, especially since the diet will mainly consist of home-cooked meals.
All things considered, surely the real issue here is whether children are healthy – not whether they’re vegan, or not? You only need to observe the widespread gorging on junk food, fizzy drinks, and sweets in the school playground to know there are plenty of children with bad diets. What’s more, some parents will mistakenly conflate the nutritional needs of a child with those of an adult. For instance, while an abundance of high-fibre foods is appropriate for adults, too much roughage can fill children up quickly, meaning they won’t always have space for other nutrient-dense food. Let’s not forget there are potential pitfalls in every diet – not just veganism.
The bottom line is that any parent who wants to raise their child a vegan must be well informed. At the heart of a healthy vegan diet is variety – and plenty of it. Failure to provide an assortment of colourful wholefoods could jeopardise a child’s health and put them at risk of developing deficiencies. The key nutrients to pay close attention to are vitamin B12, omega-3, iodine, iron, calcium, vitamin D, and protein (see below). As with any diet, it’s also paramount to encourage children to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables, and reduce food high in calories, sugar, saturated fat, and salt. A diet of vegan nuggets, meatless burgers, and fake bacon (‘fakin’) doesn’t make the cut.
Beyond carefully planning a child’s diet to include all the essential nutrients, it can be enormously helpful to add a comprehensive multivitamin and omega-3 (flaxseed oil) supplement to this mix, too, Think of this as an insurance policy; a simple way to plug any nutritional gaps a child may encounter through eating a vegan diet alone. Find out more about supplements for vegans here.
To ensure a child is sufficiently energised and receives enough calories to support growth, focus on foods naturally high in fat, such as nuts, seeds, avocado, and nut butters (side note: ensure all nuts and seeds are served ground as smooth butter to children under five). Incorporating regular snacks in between meals will also provide children with further opportunities to hit calorie targets. Try to include a rich source of vitamin C with every meal, too, since it will boost the absorption of iron.
Finally, to anyone toying with the idea of raising a vegan family, we’d urge you to seek advice from your GP – and if necessary – a dietician first. This way, you can be sure you’ve covered all the key bases.
Vegan-approved foods to feed your child
Fortified breakfast cereals, almonds (either ground or nut butter since whole nuts shouldn’t be given to children under five years old), dried apricots, dried figs, and prunes – best to give these at meals, as snacking on dried fruit may contribute to tooth decay.
Pulses, nuts, seeds, green leafy veggies, whole grains (brown rice, fortified breakfast cereals, wholemeal breads). Add a serving of vitamin C (yellow peppers, citrus fruits, potatoes) to boost the absorption of iron.
Fortified breakfast cereals, fortified plant milks. Yeast extract is also rich in vitamin B12.
Seaweed and fortified soya toddler milk. The richest sources of iodine are found in fish and milk, so an iodine supplement is usually necessary. If choosing a multivitamin, be sure it contains relevant levels of iodine. Children between 6-12 years need 120 μg/day, and those over 12 years need 150 μg/day.
Fortified plant-based milks, although it can be hard to get vitamin D in sufficient quantities. Again, this is where a supplement will really help.
Rapeseed, flaxseed, soya oils, ground chia seeds and tofu.
Beans, lentils, chickpeas, soya products, hummus, tofu, soya mince, seeds and nuts (remember, these should be given ground or as smooth butter to children under five).
Thinking about nutrtional supplements
Alongside carefully planning a child or teen’s diet to include all the essential nutrients, it can be enormously helpful to supplement. Think of this as an insurance policy – a simple way to plug any nutritional gaps encountered through eating a plant-based diet alone.
Omega 3 fatty acids are indispensable to many aspects of health, including brain function, heart health, and immunity. There are three types of essential fatty acids: alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). You can find ALA in many plant-powered foods – nuts, seeds, oils and certain vegetables – but it isn’t as active as EPA and DHA, which occur naturally in fatty fish. But fear not; we’ve expertly created a Veg Omega 3 supplement using tiny microalgae – the organism fish munch on to obtain omega 3. This way, children and teens can still get beneficial DHA without eating fish.
Vitamin B12 is needed for brain function, nerve tissue health, and the production of red blood cells. When vitamin B12 stores run low, it can lead to nervous system damage and even anaemia. Problem is, this nutrient is only found in animal sources, like meat, fish and dairy. Though some fortified foods deliver a small amount of vitamin B12, it’s generally not enough to meet the recommended daily allowance for children and teenagers. To cover any nutritional shortfalls, we strongly encourage adding Vitamin B12 1000ug to their diet.
Vegan Vitamin D3
Not only is vitamin D critically important for healthy bones, but it also supports the absorption of calcium in the blood. Although it’s vital for every stage of life, it’s particularly significant for rapidly growing children and teenagers. Given vitamin D is only present in a few animal foods – egg yolks and oily fish – and can’t be attained all year round from sun exposure (the body synthesizes vitamin D from direct sunlight), we strongly recommend adding a high-strength Vegan Vitamin D3 supplement to your child or teen’s diet.
Magnesium supports immunity, regulates heart health, facilitates normal muscle and nerve function, and aids energy production. It also assists the body’s absorption of calcium to bolster bones, which makes this mineral critically important to children and growing teenagers. Alongside dietary sources of plant-based magnesium – whole grains, leafy green vegetables, and dark chocolate – adding MagAsorb® Magnesium Citrate Powder is a simple way to plug any gaps in nutrient reserves. Added bonus: it can be stirred into drink and kids love the taste!
The Vegan Society. (2019). Statistics. Available online: https://www.vegansociety.com/news/media/statistics [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
The Vegan Society. (2019). Find out how many vegans are in Great Britain. Available online: https://www.vegansociety.com/whats-new/news/find-out-how-many-vegans-are-great-britain [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
Foodspark.com. (2019). 10 facts that explain why children are embracing plant-based diets. Available online: https://www.foodspark.com/Trends-People/10-facts-that-explain-why-children-are-embracing-plant-based-diets
nhs.uk. (2019). Vegetarian and vegan babies and children. Available online: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/vegetarian-vegan-children [Accessed 20 Mar. 2019].
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“Dancing With the Stars” Recap: The First 10s, Plus Bristol Palin’s “Dumbed-Down Routine”
By Natalie Finn • Published at 8:45 pm on October 15, 2012
Bristol Palin hasn't tried to endear herself yet this season on Dancing With the Stars--why start now?
She butted heads again with partner Mark Ballas, who lamented that they were dancing a "dumbed-down" rock and roll routine, "making things easier," because Bristol was refusing to try more challenging moves.
"She needs to be open-minded, but if she isn't, it could be a challenge for us this week," said the concerned pro, who took the controversial star all the way to the semifinals in 2010.
And they had even less to go on then--so did Bristol's lack of joie de vivre hurt her tonight in the judges' eyes?
Backstage scoop: Hlio Castroneves and Chelsie Hightower had "no regrets"
The reverse, actually--though guest judge Paula Abdul did strike a rare concerned note in addressing the all-star's reservations.
"If you don't push the boundaries, the boundaries end up pushing you, and maybe in a direction you don't want to go," the pop star turned veteran competition judge noted.
But four 8s were enough to get Bristol out of last place, which is now occupied by Kirstie Alley after a Charleston that began with the Cheers star awkwardly climbing out of a cake and into the still-roaring, yet slightly less synchronous 1920s. (Remember, the nine remaining all-stars were all tasked with brand-new dance styles, selected for them by their fellow contestants.)
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It appeared that Louis van Amstel almost lost his hold of Sabrina Bryan at the end of their disco routine. But he didn't and the judges loved the Studio 54 homage and, despite pointing out some flawed footwork, gave out mostly 9s. Still, we're not sure if the former Cheetah Girl has picked up enough momentum so far to avoid the bottom three tomorrow (airing an hour earlier than usual, FYI, due to the second presidential debate).
Emmitt Smith got a fair amount of his groove back, as well, during the bolero, which Bruno Tonioli called "steamier than August in Louisiana." Plus, lifts and Emmitt mix like peanut butter and jelly, so...the allowance of lifts for the night made him a force to be reckoned with.
Meanwhile, Kirstie and Maks may have taken the cake, but Gilles Marini and Peta Murgatroyd's routine was a little slice of Bollywood heaven. Paula growled in a Len Goodman-channeling British accent that the dance was "as smoldering and spicy as a vindaloo," while Carrie Ann Inaba simply said, "Namaste."
Check out Sarah Palin's Flashdance style
Len was a bit stingy with the half-point, otherwise Gilles and Peta would have had 10s across the board. Regardless, the night ended with them tied for first place. (With who, you might ask?)
Hot on their heels were Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani, who noted earlier that he was "finally getting to show what [he] was capable of as far as choreography." Putting his skill where his mouth was, they trotted out a jitterbug that was jam-packed with tricks and well-received by the judges.
It was Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough's mambo that earned a standing ovation, however--even though they still ended up in 10s-except-from-Len territory.
Five best Dancing With the Stars body makeovers
Apolo Anton Ohno's stab at hip-hop with Karina Smirnoff was super fun and fast, albeit more of an homage to '80s, Run-DMC-style jams than a modern routine.
It was no reason for Karina to cry, though! The former champ was in tears over a mid-dance slip that she felt ruined the whole thing. The judges were kindly quick to reassure them, with Bruno telling Apolo, "You even made the running man look good! Normally it's rubbish."
Kelly Monaco and Val Chmerkovskiy performed DWTS' first-ever real contemporary number (minus the contemporary-ish freestyle Maks crafted for Erin Andrews once upon a time).
Just how big was the season premiere of The Walking Dead?
Sorry, we've been weaned on "So You Think You Can Dance," and this was just not up to snuff. Kelly dancing in her underwear was a nice touch.
The judges loved it, though, and Bruno was right when he told Kelly that she had the toughest assignment of the night. Carrie Ann was also correct when she applauded the courage it took to get out and at least attempt some of the moves.
Here's how the leaderboard stacked up tonight (out of 40, including Paula's score):
Gilles Marini &Peta Murgatroyd: 39.5Shawn Johnson &Derek Hough: 39.5Kelly Monaco &Val Chmerkovskiy: 37.5Melissa Rycroft &Tony Dovolani: 37Emmitt Smith &Cheryl Burke: 36Sabrina Bryan &Louis van Amstel: 35.5Apolo Anton Ohno &Karina Smirnoff: 34.5 Bristol Palin &Mark Ballas: 32Kirstie Alley &Maksim Chmerkovskiy: 30
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J Hum Genet. 2001;46(11):619-25.
Search for active endogenous retroviruses: identification and characterization of a HERV-E gene that is expressed in the pancreas and thyroid.
Shiroma T1, Sugimoto J, Oda T, Jinno Y, Kanaya F.
Department of Molecular Biology, University of the Ryukyus, Faculty of Medicine, Nishihara, Okinawa, Japan.
To elucidate possible physiological functions of human endogenous retroviruses (HERVs) and their role in the pathogenesis of human diseases, we have developed a strategy to identify transcriptionally active HERV genes. By this approach, we have identified and isolated an active HERV-E gene that was mapped to 17q11. Although the gene was predicted to produce no intact viral particles due to the presence of stop codons, long open reading frames were retained in each gag and pol region. Northern blot analyses revealed in the pancreas (and thyroid) two major transcripts, 3.3 and 4.1 kb in size, associated with 500- to 600-nucleotide-longer minor bands. Preferential expression in pancreas and thyroid gland tissues may suggest a role for this gene in physiological functions common to these tissues.
10.1007/s100380170012
Chromosome Mapping
Codon, Terminator
Endogenous Retroviruses/genetics*
Gene Expression Regulation, Viral
Genes, Viral*
Genes, gag
Genes, pol
Pancreas/virology*
Placenta/virology
Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction
Thyroid Gland/virology*
Transcription, Genetic
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Lovers of the Holy Cross sisters draw from Vietnam roots as they serve in LA
The Lovers of the Holy Cross of Los Angeles community at Our Lady of Mercy convent in Anaheim, California (Peter Tran)
Los Angeles — Living on the street of Los Angeles with two children, Katherine desperately needed a shower. "That is all I wanted. I didn't ask for shelter, or food. I just asked if I could take a shower." When she came to the Good Shepherd Center, she got not only shelter but a haven of support to get back on her feet.
She was given a place to live, help for her two boys, life skills classes, and time to rest and heal from domestic violence and a life of homelessness.
Katherine, who didn't want her last name used, told of her experience to some 200 guests at a recent fundraising gala for the Good Shepherd Center. She said when she arrived at the center, she felt like she was home. "Standing there on the porch, I began to cry."
With support from the center, a program of Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, she now has a home and a job helping single mothers to find housing.
For Sr. Anne Lanh Tran, a sister of the Lovers of the Holy Cross of Los Angeles, Katherine's story is not only an example of hope for the up to 93 women and some 50 children whom the center houses each night. The story also reaches to the very roots of Lanh Tran's congregation, founded in Vietnam some 350 years ago by French Bishop Pierre Marie Lambert de la Motte.
Read the full story at Global Sisters Report.
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A concept image of the new academic building at Douglas High School created by Soderstrom Architects. This is a draft of the technical drawings and could differ from the final design.
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Winston-Dillard school board gets initial cost estimate on Douglas High School remodel
SANNE GODFREY The News-Review
Sanne Godfrey
Education Reporter
WINSTON — School board members for Winston-Dillard School District made it clear during Wednesday’s board meeting that they would like more seating in the proposed Douglas High School gymnasium, which will be constructed this summer.
The initial cost estimate for the renovation and remodel of the high school was provided to the school board Wednesday, showed the project cost to be between $17 and $19.5 million.
Chris Giggy, construction manager with Integrity Management Solutions, pointed out these estimates were based on schematic level drawings by Soderstrom Architects. Another round of architectural drawings and cost estimates is expected in two months.
Giggy said the numbers presented to the board this week are likely to be the highest cost estimates the school board will see in the project and he would be “very surprised” if the cost does not come down.
The current designs allow seating for 500 people in the gymnasium. School board members agreed that they would like to see more seating.
Board member Brian West said the baseline for seating should be the seating that the current gym allows. Although it was not immediately clear how many people the gymnasium currently seats, it was estimated to be around 700.
“The face of the community is the gym,” board member Curt Stookey said, adding that the gymnasium can make or break the public’s opinion on how the money was spent by the district.
Construction at the school is expected to start in the summer.
An archeologist will be on site during excavation as the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office deemed the site had been a Native American village and was therefore culturally significant.
The school district will be working with the architect to make sure the cultural and historic heritage of the site will be displayed in the new building.
The next board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at McGovern Elementary School.
Sanne Godfrey can be reached at sgodfrey@nrtoday.com or 541-957-4203.
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Join us in an evening for Peace, April 18 at 8 P.M. at the Ethical Culture Society.
We know that readers of The New York Review of Books will be eager to hear Francine du Plessix Gray read from new work by Daniel Berrigan and to hear talks and readings by Sister Elizabeth McAllister, Lillian Hellman, Muriel Rukeyser, Elizabeth Hardwick, Arthur Miller, Robert Ryan, Jules Feiffer, Herbert Mitgang, Theodore Solotaroff and Louis Untermeyer. In addition, Richard Hammer will discuss and present Joseph Strick’s twenty-minute film, “Interviews with My Lai Veterans.”
Publishers for Peace has been revived. We have been sending books to coffee houses and will be marching in force in Washington on April 24. This evening starts the spring peace action under the cosponsorship of Publishers for Peace and NYPAC.
If you wish to be a patron for “An Evening for Peace,” call Joan Simon at (212) BU8-0756. But come in any case. Contributions for the evening of $2.50, $5.00 or $25 can be paid at the door.
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What Makes Vertebrates Special? We Can Learn from Lancelets
Scientists once thought that humans must have two million genes to account for all our complexity. But since sequencing the human genome, we’ve learned humans only have about 19,000 to 25,000 genes – not many more than a common roundworm. Now, evidence suggests humans and other vertebrates gained their unique attributes not from sheer number of genes, but from how they regulate the genes they have.
A new study, published in Nature on November 21, 2018, gives a glimpse into the origins of vertebrate gene regulation. The researchers studied the lancelet, or amphioxus, an organism in the chordate phylum that lacks the unique attributes of a vertebrate, such as a head, eyes and limbs, but shares a similar body plan. Learning how the lancelet controls its gene activity clarified which control mechanisms evolved with vertebrates, and which were around already.
“If you really want to understand what makes vertebrates, mammals, humans special, you need to have this basis to compare them, evolutionarily,” said Ferdinand Marlétaz, co-first author of the study and a postdoctoral scholar in the OIST Molecular Genetics Unit, led by Prof. Daniel Rokhsar. Marlétaz began the research as a postdoc in Prof. Peter Holland's lab at the University of Oxford, and continued collaborating on the paper when he moved to OIST. The multidisciplinary study spanned several labs in Europe and was coordinated by J. L.Gomez-Skameta, N. Maeso, M. Irimia and H. Escriva.
The lancelet, or amphioxus, has a similar body plan to a vertebrate, but lacks certain specializations. By studying lancelet, researchers can learn which genetic attributes evolved with vertebrates and which are actually ancestral.
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Whole genome duplication shaped vertebrate evolution
Scientists hypothesize that, just past lancelets on the evolutionary tree of life, organisms accrued extra copies of their entire genomes. Evidence suggests that the entire vertebrate genome underwent two duplications, leaving evolution extra copies of each gene to play with. These two whole genome duplications are thought to have driven vertebrate innovation -- the introduction of genetic characteristics unique to vertebrates. “The idea is that these two rounds of whole genome duplication promoted the evolution of so-called ‘vertebrate novelties’ -- for example, the head and the limbs,” said Marlétaz.
The development of new characteristics relied heavily on new types of gene regulation, which allowed vertebrates to turn specific genes on and off. However, scientists had never connected the dots from genome duplication to these newfound regulatory controls. By comparing the lancelet to vertebrates, such as the zebrafish, the study authors drew these connections.
The researchers found that the lancelet genome contains far fewer regulatory regions than vertebrate genomes, though both contain about the same number of genes. Vertebrate genome duplication may have cleared space for these additions, as genes were lost in the process and left gaps between those left behind. The remaining genes became subject to tight control over time, and as duplicate genes diverged in function, the scientists hypothesize that different tissues may have started to evolve.
These “reporter” constructs depict how different regulatory elements drive gene expression in amphioxus embryos. Nuclei throughout the embryo are stained blue, while proteins whose expression is being modulated are shown in fluorescent green.
H. Escriva and V. Laudet
The results also revealed a regulatory mechanism in lancelets formerly thought to be unique to vertebrates. Chemical structures known as methyl groups appear in abundance on vertebrate genomes and regulate the genes they’re attached to. During development, vertebrates lose many methyl groups and thus alter their gene regulation. Though few methyl groups adorn lancelet genomes, the research suggests that they also discard the molecule as a form of gene control.
The result shifts demethylation to an earlier slot along the evolutionary timeline. Given more data, scientists may learn that other forms of gene regulation appeared sooner, or later, than we once thought.
“We need more of these types of studies,” said Marlétaz, “to understand what the main differences are in terms of gene regulation in different animals. Even now, we still know surprisingly little.”
Using methodologies employed in the Nature study, Marlétaz now studies squids in the Molecular Genetics Unit. Squids share many complex characteristics with vertebrates, such as having eyes and large brains, and represent another step along the evolutionary timeline. Studying squids using similar methods to the lancelet study should deepen scientists’ understanding of gene regulation even further.
By Nicoletta Lanese
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MIAMI – (AP) – For Florida, just a handful of miles may make a huge difference in Hurricane Dorian’s slow dance with the coast.
The National Hurricane Center forecasts Dorian to be 40 to 50 miles off the Florida coast on Tuesday and Wednesday, with hurricane-force wind speeds extending about 35 miles to the west.Full Coverage: Hurricane Dorian
When they make a forecast, meteorologists have a general idea where the monstrous storm is going but they then have to choose a point on the map instead of a general place, making it seem more specific than it really is.
And much of the Florida coast is inside that cone.
“This thing is perilously close to the state. I think we should all hope and pray for the best, but we have to prepare that this could have major impacts on the state of Florida,” said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. “If you look at the National Hurricane Center’s current track, I think it ends up within 30 miles of the coast of Florida. Well guess what? You do just a touch of a bump one way or another, and you have a dramatic difference all of a sudden.”
Center Director Ken Graham is telling residents don’t bet on safety just because his office specific forecast track has the storm just a bit offshore.
“The cone is so important,” Graham said.
And making matters more touch-and-go is that with every new forecast, “we keep nudging (Dorian’s track) a little bit to the left,” which is closer to the Florida coast, he said.
Dorian is a powerful but small hurricane with hurricane-force winds Sunday only extending 29 miles to the west, but they are expecting to grow a bit. That makes forecasting the storm’s path along the coast — either just off the coast, skirting it or moving inland with a direct hit — delicate and difficult. Just a few miles west or east makes the difference between devastation and bad but not horrible damage, meteorologists said.
“Where it doesn’t directly hit, it’s not going to be a huge problem,” Colorado State University hurricane researcher Phil Klotzbach said.
With a big, sloppy hurricane — say 50% larger in size — all of Florida would be under a serious threat, but that’s not the case, said University of Miami hurricane researcher Brian McNoldy.
This is what makes this a nightmare for forecasters, McNoldy said.
It’s a combination of the small size, close-in track, like Matthew in 2016, and weak steering currents. That means just a smidge of a movement days ahead of time, while Dorian is in the Bahamas, can reverberate and mean a direct hit or not, said private meteorologist Ryan Maue.
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That can happen just because of the timing of when Dorian’s eyewall collapses and is replaced, which happens normally in storms.
Adding to that problem is Dorian’s slow, almost snail-like pace. What initially looked like a Labor Day storm for the U.S. is now approaching Tuesday and Wednesday.
“People are getting impatient with this,” McNoldy said. Because the threat seems to keep sticking around, it could be a problem getting the right message across, he said.
Klotzbach said he thinks the U.S. East Coast will get “scraped,” but Dorian will stay just offshore, something Maue agrees with.
Maue warns, however, that two days of high waves and heavy storm surge — the hurricane center is predicting 4 to 7 feet from West Palm Beach north to Cocoa Beach area — could severely damage Florida’s beaches.
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Residents along Florida’s coast are relieved that the forecast, for now, doesn’t have Dorian making landfall in Florida, but are still preparing for the worst.
Kevin Browning in Vero Beach has put up hurricane shutters, bought a generator and is stocked with supplies.
“I’m thanking God, now, that it’s turned a little bit towards the east, but that’s a forecast, and we never know. I’m just praying and trying to make sure that everybody’s safe. I feel for the Bahamas and I’m praying for them, and I thank God it’s not coming directly to us right now.”
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2020 Best Districts with Gifted and Talented Programs in New Haven CountyAbout this List
Explore the best districts with GATE (gifted and talented programs) based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Find the right school for gifted students near you. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
At least one school in the district offers the program.
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Cheshire Public Schools
#3 Best School Districts in New Haven County
Senior: I love Cheshire Public Schools. I am so grateful to have been raised in such a motivated and dedicated school system. What has stuck out to me are the teachers and how much they care about students. They truly go the extra mile- staying after school to offer review sessions, planning interactive activities to help learn material, and always are willing to talk one on one, whether it be a personal issue or academic issue. To improve the school, specifically Cheshire High School, I would have a better system to hear student input. I feel as though administration would value our (the students) thoughts and opinions about how the school is running. Additionally, there could be more hands on college preparation. While the school does a great job preparing for college in junior year, more could be done to help students during their senior year, as well as education about careers/majors in junior and senior year, rather than as underclassmen.
8 Total Schools
Guilford Public Schools
Sophomore: I really enjoy Guilford High School. My time there has been fun. I have enjoyed everything except the teachers. My freshman year, I didn’t like the majority of my teachers. In sophomore year, I like my teachers a lot more!
Pomperaug Regional School District No. 15
Senior: Pomperaug High School has been a great experience. As a student that wants to attend a trade school to further my education I believe it has allowed me to achieve the necessary skills needed for higher education. I also have other siblings that are looking to attend a regular University and coming from a family where we will be the first to attend college, I feel we are better prepared than our peers to succeed.
North Haven School District
North Haven, CT
Senior: North Haven is a community full of people who want to further education. I have found it easy to obtain the resources required for me to get the most out of my education. There are many ways to get involved outside of academics whether a person is interested in sports, music or government. Facilities are maintained beautifully and the new middle school is amazing!
Wolcott School District
Alum: The Wolcott School District is very effective at offering students the opportunity to take challenging courses, which are very helpful in helping students to reach their full potentials. That being said, they also require that students take a wide variety of courses to help them explore various fields, professions, and interests. The "support system" of the Wolcott School District, including teachers, guidance counselors, and administration, has always been focused on advocating for all students, which is very important in making education a positive experience for all students. The clubs and activities offered in the Wolcott School District are also very diverse, high- quality programs.
Milford School District
#12 Best School Districts in New Haven County
Senior: Hello my name is Cassie Harrington I attend and have been attending Milford Public Schools for the last 12 years. Milford Public Schools has really been a great place for me to get a education for the last 12 years. I have a learning disability. This makes ready and comprehension really hard for me. Milford Public school districts has really help me get through this and learn new skills everyday to help me in the classroom. I have had many great teachers to work me through each year. I have found myself doing better and better each year and this is because I have so much support from the school. they encourage me to do mt best and they are always willing to help me. I would not want to go to any other school district for kindergarten through 12th grade. milford has given me so many great opportunities to learn at to me best ability.
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Oxford School District
Oxford, CT
Senior: Great school, admin and superiors are power hungry which sometimes stops or slows down the point of school. Sports and socially the schools are very good and everyone gets along. The parents are extremely involved which is both a blessing and a curse.
Wallingford School District
Alum: Wallingford’s public schools are in a very good district that can definitely lead most students to where they want to be post high school but lacking in some areas. Everyone working at WPS cares deeply for their students but some issues such as outdated books, separation of students in the town (which has lead to some unnecessary competition such as people thinking they are better because of their attendance at one school, etc.) and others can be used to improve WPS. Despite its flaws, I feel that WPS has allowed me to grow very well academically and has guided me to my dream school because of the opportunities provided to me that taught me to work hard and because of its workers that encouraged and assisted me in getting there.
Hamden School District
Senior: My experience at Hamden High was Great. I transferred 3 other times before I landed at Hamden high. Out of all 4 of the school I attended Hamden high was the number one best school. The teachers actually engage in you and your work. The staff makes sure you stay and feel safe. The principle (ms.G) lets her love shine right out of her body and into her students hands. I liked experiencing a school where I felt I mattered at. Especially with such a big population of students, the school still makes sure they pay attention to each and every student.
West Haven School District
Senior: I really do appreciate the diversity amongst the students and openness to appropriate change of the West Haven School District. Of course, the burden of the city's troublesome financial situations falls on the schools, to a very significant degree, but we do with what we have.
New Haven School District
Parent: Nothing needs to change! Everything and everyone is amazing! From the teachers to the students to the remaining staff, everyone is so kind and sets my children up for the most successful path possible.
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Waterbury School District
Alum: The Waterbury School District has a very modernized and unique school system. There seems to be a school for everyone, such as fine arts denominated schools or career specified schools. The student body populations are also extremely diverse and varies on each school. The Waterbury school district needs to improve upon the school environment and college readiness.
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Northshore Christian Academy
Parent: I have been involved with Northshore as a parent for 4 years now. Our family has been blessed in so many ways by the teachers, administrators and families that are part of this wonderful organization. We expected that our children would receive a great education, dedicated teachers in a supportive environment: we didn't expect that Northshore would become like extended family. Northshore grows families in more ways than just educationally. We are a tribe and I couldn't imagine sending my kids anywhere else.
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The Dulwich Hub is led by Dulwich College. Dulwich College is a day and boarding independent school for boys in south-east London. Founded in 1619 by Edward Alleyn, with the purpose of educating 12 poor scholars as the foundation of ‘God’s Gift’. Today it is an academically selective independent day and boarding school. Dulwich prides itself on making pupils from all backgrounds feel equally valued.
Dulwich College was one of the founding partners in NMAPS. It is developing links with placement schools across South London to deliver NMAPS in the Dulwich Hub.
Partner schools we are currently working with include:
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Frightened Rabbit albums to be sent on global fan-to-fan trip to raise money in Scott Hutchison’s memory
Scott Hutchison's brother Grant called it "such a beautiful idea"
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Scott Hutchison
A group of Frightened Rabbit fans will send five copies of the band’s 2008 album ‘Midnight Organ Fight’ on a round-the-world trip in a new bid to raise money in memory of Scott Hutchison.
The scheme is called ‘Midnight Organ Flight’, and currently has 500 fans on board. Organiser Ade Cartwright is appealing for more to get involved.
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Copies of the record will be sent out to fans via post, who are then asked to record a video of themselves listening to their favourite track. They will then upload the clip to social media along with an introduction and some words on what the song means to them.
Afterwards, they’re asked to send the copy along to the next person, and are encouraged to enclose a message, poem or picture for the recipient. There will also be a virtual guest book for them to sign.
Grant and Scott Hutchison of Frightened Rabbit
You can follow the progress of the CDs at Midnight Organ Flight’s website, which features a live map.
Participants are also asked to make a donation of at least £5 to The Scott Hutchison Fund, which was set up by the musician’s family with the aim of launching a mental health charity later this year.
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The remaining members of Frightened Rabbit have endorsed the plan. “I think the Midnight Organ Flight is such a beautiful idea,” said Grant Hutchison, Scott’s brother and bandmate.
“The support from the community of FR fans since Scott’s death has been incredible. Not only for the family and the band but the network of people reaching out to each other to provide comfort and strength has been really great to see.”
The final leg of the program will see the five albums signed by the band themselves and mailed out to competition winners to keep.
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Downtown Springfield's SOAP Refill Station expands to New Mexico, Kansas City
Downtown Springfield's SOAP Refill Station has expanded to Santa Fe, and the owners are planning another location in Kansas City.
Downtown Springfield's SOAP Refill Station expands to New Mexico, Kansas City Downtown Springfield's SOAP Refill Station has expanded to Santa Fe, and the owners are planning another location in Kansas City. Check out this story on news-leader.com: https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/local/ozarks/2020/01/13/springfield-soap-refill-station-expanding-santa-fe-kansas-city/4433433002/
Jackie Rehwald, Springfield News-Leader Published 12:46 p.m. CT Jan. 13, 2020
The Soap Refill Station, located at 210 S. Campbell Ave., carries shea and mango butter. (Photo: Andrew Jansen/News-Leader)
Though the store is barely a year and a half old, business is good at the SOAP Refill Station in downtown Springfield.
Co-owner Anne Dezort said she just tallied the numbers: since opening in July of 2018, nearly 17,000 bottles and containers have been refilled with eco-friendly cleaning and body care products.
"That is a lot of space not being taken up in landfills or recycling centers," Dezort said. "People are definitely refilling."
Dezort and her boyfriend/business partner Adam McKay have been able to expand hours, hire some help and expand their product line, as well.
"A friend of mine that worked here, Amy Harmon, she just moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, and she opened one there," Dezort said. "It's going great. Santa Fe loves it. It's right up their alley."
In this 2018 file photo, Anne Dezort, operator of the Soap Refill Station located at 210 S. Campbell Ave., refills dish soap for a customer. (Photo: Andrew Jansen/News-Leader)
Dezort and McKay plan to open a third SOAP Refill Station in Kansas City in February. The address is 7441 Broadway in Kansas City's Waldo Neighborhood.
The couple still lives in Springfield but will be staying with friends and family in Kansas City as the business kicks off. When they find a dependable manager for that store, they'll be able to spend more time in Springfield again, Dezort said.
"We are expecting to spend quite a bit of time in Kansas City," she said.
About SOAP Refill Station
The idea behind the SOAP Refill Station is simple: single-use plastics often used to package soap and body care products aren't necessary.
The shop buys natural and organic soap products in bulk. Customers bring in their own packaging and refill with eco-friendly soaps.
"Everything here is good for us and good for the environment," Dezort said.
The Soap Refill Station carries a variety of cleaning products. (Photo: Andrew Jansen/News-Leader)
The products contain no artificial colors or dyes and no artificial fragrances.
There is an "oil bar" offering essential aromatic oils and custom-blended body care products.
On one counter top, massive bars of handmade soap are sold by weight. Customers simply slice off a hunk to take home.
Laundry soap is stored at the back of the shop in large, refillable tubs that are replenished by a delivery truck from time to time. Customers can fill their own laundry-soap jugs.
Other products include body washes, shampoos, dish soaps, face creams, sea salt, Epsom salt, lotions, household cleaners, pet products, reusable straws, bath bombs and salt lamps.
You can bring your own glass or plastic container or buy them at the store.
If you bring your own, first check in at the front counter, allowing staff to weigh your containers so that their heft doesn't count toward the cost of any soap you buy.
SOAP Refill Station is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday and Saturday. On Thursday, it is open noon to 8 p.m.
The store is located at 210 S. Campbell Ave. Call 417-319-5188 or visit getmosoap.com.
— Reporter Greg Holman contributed to this report.
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Opposition 'takes Mugabe to court' – report
Robert Mugabe (File: AFP)
Opposition demands free IDs for poor Zimbabweans ahead of 2018 polls
Let's put aside 'petty personal squabbles' and force Mugabe out, MDC tells other parties
'Stop aiding Zanu-PF,' Tsvangirai's MDC tells registrar general
Harare – Zimbabwe's main opposition, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Morgan Tsvangirai, has launched a court challenge against President Robert Mugabe's recent declaration of voter registration dates, says a report.
President Mugabe last week declared that the country's voter registration exercise would begin on September 14, 2017 and end on January 15, 2018.
He said that after the four months registration period, he would then announce the election dates.
Zimbabwe was set to head to the polls next year.
But, according to New Zimbabwe.com, the MDC argued that Mugabe could not proclaim registration dates before the electoral body "procures the biometric–metric voters registration servers which would store data".
The MDC's general secretary Douglas Mwonzora said that opposition parties had not yet agreed on voter registration centres.
Mwonzora said that the exorbitant amounts charged by the office of the registrar general's office for identity documents were also likely going to impact negatively on the poor.
According to reports, the new national identity documents registration was expected to run from September 4 to November 30.
Native applicants were required to pay $10 while aliens are expected to fork out $50 to obtain the IDs.
The MDC had since demanded that the registrar general's office consider issuing free identity documents to poor Zimbabweans ahead of the elections.
The MDC said that it was only fair that poor Zimbabweans be issued with the new identity cards for free, as many of them were not able to pay the $10 required to acquire them.
"No eligible Zimbabwean citizen should be denied a national ID simply because he/she is too poor to pay for the acquisition of such an important document. Similarly, no eligible Zimbabwean citizen should be denied his/her constitutional right to register as a voter simply because they couldn't acquire the relevant national ID," the MDC spokesperson Obert Gutu was quoted as saying this week.
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WATCH | Trio win chemistry Nobel for lithium-ion battery
Three researchers won the Nobel Chemistry Prize for the development of lithium-ion batteries, paving the way for smartphones and a fossil fuel-free society.
Pakistan: Secret military trials to continue
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Islamabad - Pakistan's Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the use of secret military trials for terrorism suspects, in a move that the country's prime minister said would bolster a campaign against Islamist militants.
Activists and Pakistan's bar associations challenged the decision, arguing that the secret trials undermined the provision of justice.
The parliament established the military courts in February to try terrorism suspects after Taliban gunmen killed 136 children at a school in December.
Suspects at the trials are not allowed lawyers to represent them and the proceedings are not made public.
A 17-member bench of Supreme Court ruled that the courts were lawful and were set up to deal with an extraordinary situation, said Zafarullah Khan, a government legal advisor.
Some suspects have been convicted in the secret trials, but their sentences were not carried out because the legal status of the courts was under question.
"It is great verdict," Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said in a speech to parliament.
"Today's decision will help us fight terrorism in a better way," he said.
The legal fraternity appeared divided, with some lawyers praising the latest ruling as appropriate to deal with the militants, while others said they would seek a review.
"This decision will allow a parallel judicial structure," said Kamran Murtaza, one of the country's top lawyers. "It is against the spirit of the constitution and justice system."
He said said bar associations would file another petition in the Supreme Court to review the decision.
Lawyer Ikram Chaudhry agreed, saying the lack of transparency would hurt the courts' claim to serve justice.
The military courts have so far heard around 100 cases and passed 27 judgments, the Law Ministry said, but no public information was made available about the trials or even where they took place.
"That's where the whole process is questionable," lawyer Chaudhry said.
But Barrister Syed Mohamed Zafar said he supported the need for "extraordinary decisions to deal with extraordinary circumstances".
"If we want tragedies like school massacres to not be repeated, we will have to have some compromises," he said, "and approving military courts is one of them."
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All Star Memories: Grant Morrison on All Star Superman, 7
By Zack Smith October 29, 2008 12:05pm ET
Morrison on All Star Superman, 7
In the seventh part of our 10-part look back at All-Star Superman with Grant Morrison, we find out what went into making the “ultimate” Superman story, some insights into the nature of Morrison’s collaboration with artist Frank Quitely, and why writing this series wasn’t like his gigs on Batman and Final Crisis.
Newsarama: The structure of the 12 issues involves both Superman’s 12 labors and his impending death. Do you feel the threat of his demise brings out the best in Superman’s already–high character, or did you intend it more as a window for the audience to understand how he sees the world?
Grant Morrison: In trying to do the “big,” ultimate Superman story, we wanted to hit on all the major beats that define the character – the “death of Superman” story has been told again and again and had to be incorporated into any definitive take. Superman’s death and rebirth fit the sun god myth we were establishing, and, as you say, it added a very terminal ticking clock to the story.
NRAMA: When we talked earlier this year, we discussed the neurotic quality of the Silver Age stories. Looking at the series as a whole, you consistently invert this formula. Superman is faced with all these crises that could be seen as personifying his neuroses, but for the most part he handles them with a level head and comes across as being very at peace with himself. You talked about your discussion with an in–character Superman fan at a convention years ago, but I am curious as to how you determined Superman’s mindset.
GM: I felt we had to live up to the big ideas behind Superman. I don’t take my daft job lightly. It’s all I’ve got.
As the project got going, I wasn’t thinking about Silver Ages or Dark Ages or anything about the comics I’d read, so much as the big shared idea of “Superman” and that “S” logo I see on T–shirts everywhere I go, on girls and boys. That communal Superman. I wanted us to get the precise energy of Platonic Superman down on the page.
The “S” hieroglyph, the super–sigil, stands for the very best kind of man we can imagine, so the subject dictated the methodical, perfectionist approach. As I’ve mentioned before, I keep this aspect of my job fresh for myself by changing my writing style to suit the project, the character or the artist.
With something like Batman R.I.P., I’m aiming for a frenzied Goth Pulp-Noir; punk-psych, expressionist shadows and jagged nightmare scene shifts, inspired by Batman’s roots and by the snapping, fluttering of his uncanny cape. Final Crisis was written, with the Norse Ragnarok and Biblical Revelations in mind, as a story about events more than characters. A doom-laden, Death Metal myth for the wonderful world of Fina(ncia)l Crisis/Eco-breakdown/Terror Trauma we all have to live in.
The subject matter drives the execution. And then, of course, the artists add their own vision and nuance.
With All Star Superman, “Frank” and I were able to spend a lot of time together talking it through, and we agreed it had to be about grids, structure, storybook panel layouts, an elegance of form, a clarity of delivery. “Classical” in every sense of the word. The medium, the message, the story, the character, all working together as one simple equation.
Frank Quitely, a Glasgow Art School boy, completely understood without much explanation, the deep structural underpinnings of the series and how to embody them in his layouts. There’s a scene in issue # 8, set on the Bizarro world, where we see Le Roj handing Superman his rocket plans. Look at the arrangement of the figures of Zibarro, Le Roj, Superman and Bizaro–Superman and you’ll see one attempt to make us of Renaissance compositions.
The sense of sunlit Zen calm we tried to get into All Star is how I imagine it might feel to think the way Superman thinks all the time - a thought process that is direct, clean, precise, mathematical, ordered. A mind capable of fantastical imagination but grounded in the everyday of his farm upbringing with nice decent folks. Rich with humour and tears and deep human significance, yet tuned to a higher key. We tried to hum along for a little while, that’s all.
In honor of the character’s primal position in the development of the superhero narrative, I hoped we could create an “ultimate” hero story, starring the ultimate superhero.
Basically, I suppose I felt Superman deserved the utmost application of our craft and intelligence in order to truly do him justice.
Otherwise, I couldn’t have written this book if I hadn’t watched my big, brilliant dad decline into incoherence and death. I couldn’t have written it if I’d never had my heart broken, or mended. I couldn’t have written it if I hadn’t known what it felt like to be idolized, misunderstood, hated for no clear reason, loved for all my faults, forgotten, remembered…
Writing All Star Superman was, in retrospect, also a way of keeping my mind in the clean sunshine while plumbing the murkiest depths of the imagination with that old pair of c****s Darkseid and Doctor Hurt. Good riddance.
Next: The elements of Superman’s past that went into creating All Star Superman, and how Morrison recreated Krypton.
Special Thanks to Grant Morrison: The Early Years author Timothy Callahan for his help with this feature.
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Marvel Reveals New ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN
By Press Release April 18, 2011 06:23am ET
Peter Parker No Longer Spider-Man After “Death of Spider-Man” Story
New York, NY—April 18, 2011—Marvel has announced that after the shocking events of Death of Spider-Man, the sold out storyline currently running through Ultimate Comics Spider-Man and Ultimate Comics Avengers Vs Ultimates, there will be a new Spider-Man and a new character under the mask. Something’s happened to Peter Parker and here comes an all-new Spider-Man…in an all-new costume!
“We called this story Death of Spider-Man for a reason,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor In Chief. “This is a huge story that’ll have fans around the world talking for a long time as we set the stage for the debut of our new Spider-Man.”
The Ultimate Universe is irrevocably changed with the conclusion to Death of Spider-Man in June’s polybagged Ultimate Spider-Man #160, but right now you can get in on the red-hot story that leads to the birth of an all-new Spider-Man, including new printings of the sold out issues: And to make sure you don’t miss a single chapter, pick up all the acclaimed issues below:
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Considering a Baby
Want Another Baby
When to Have Second Baby, According to Experts and Moms
Should you conceive another baby soon? Doctors and been-there moms share the pros and cons of having kids close in age or farther apart.
By Katrina Brown Hunt and Maria Carter
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A funny thing happens in groups of friends who welcomed their first children around the same time. By your kids' first birthdays, you may notice your mom friends splitting off into two categories—those who've announced they're pregnant with Baby No. 2, and those who are wondering if it's too soon to have the next one.
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Not all round-two expectant moms are intentionally ahead of the curve on family planning (some of us were, ahem, surprised!) and many worry about the effects a second baby will have on their family at that point—will the firstborn be shortchanged on attention? Will we get eight hours of sleep any time in this decade?
There's also your health to consider: A 2018 study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine found that women who wait fewer than 12 months between giving birth to one child and the conceiving the next face greater risk of illness, death, and spontaneous preterm delivery.
"If the mother is in good physical and emotional health, I generally recommend she waits [to conceive] until her [youngest] child is about 18 months," says Patrice Harold, OBGYN, director of minimally invasive gynecology at Detroit Medical Center's Hutzel Women's Hospital.
The World Health Organization recommends a minimum of two-year intervals between pregnancies. "Studies have suggested that intervals shorter than 18 months are associated with increased risk to the infant—including preterm birth, low birth weight, small size for their gestational age, and NICU admissions," notes Dr. Harold.
Rachel Firk, a mom of seven whose oldest two were born 14 months apart, wishes she had waited 2 years between kids. "My oldest didn't get much of a chance to be a baby: He was 5 months old when I got pregnant, and I was weak and had severe morning sickness, so I had to stop breastfeeding him," says Firk, an editor at parentingpod.com.
"When the baby was born, my older son was expected to act as the 'big brother' but he was a baby himself, and didn't have the skills or ability to understand the needs of others," she adds. "But I did learn my lesson—my other kids were all born 3 years apart."
On the flip side, longer intervals—more than 59 months between pregnancies—have been associated with increased risk for mothers, such as developing preeclampsia, says Dr. Harold.
Most women we talked to about timing pregnancies say they can't imagine a better situation for their family than the one they've got, but they have plenty of advice about having offspring close together or farther apart. If you're feeling conflicted about how long to wait, consider their experiences—they might help you decide when to have a second baby.
Here's what to expect from different sibling spacing scenarios:
Less Than 2 Years Apart
The Playground Wisdom: Rapid-fire family additions means condensing the time you spend in baby mode. This can be a good thing—the nuances of tummy time and teething are fresh in your mind when number two (or three!) comes along. "I was already doing diapers, so the learning curve was not that big," says Janerl Lampson, of Bakersfield, California, whose first two children are 16 months apart. "I would have loved twins—I'm the kind who says, if you're already doing it, you might as well do it more." Women who tried for a long time to conceive their first child or those who marry after 30 may be motivated to pick up the baby pace before that pesky biological clock becomes a factor.
The Highs: You may be rewarded within a year or so with kids who entertain each other well and are nicely in sync when it comes to toys and activities. Many moms also find that kids under 2 tend to be less jealous of a new sibling. "My girls are always with each other," says Dara Federman, a Brooklyn mom of two, ages 3 and 2. "Eliana said the other day that she wants to live with Leah forever."
This may be the most affordable option: While you may dread double costs with back-to-back kids, plenty of activities such as dance classes, camps, and even some preschools offer discounts for younger siblings. The biggest relief may come at college time. Families with two or more kids in school at the same time are generally expected to make a smaller contribution to tuition, which in turn could lead to more financial aid in the form of grants and loans.
The Lows: Hello, chaos. "The first two years were really tough," says Susan Hayden, of Seattle, the mother of Charlie, 5, and Clara, 4. "Someone was always sick or not sleeping. I think I missed out on really enjoying a lot of their stages because we were always in 'crisis mode.'"
Your marriage may get tested in these early days, too, with both parents feeling spread thin by the treadmill of feedings, laundry, and sleepless nights.
Expert Wisdom: Watch for signs of jealousy in your older child. "A 1- to 2-year-old may not be able to articulate his feelings or even understand why he's confused and angry," says Valerie Maholmes, Ph.D., a child-development expert at the National Institutes of Health's Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Take care to cuddle both kids so no one feels left out. "When you're cuddling the baby and your older child is in the room, you can say, 'Let me tell you about your big brother—he knows how to do lots of neat things!' Then give some examples like stacking blocks or kicking a ball," says Adele Faber, coauthor of Siblings Without Rivalry.
Harmony-at-Home Tip: Ask for help—from your partner, your parents, or a babysitter who can offer both a break for you and some extra attention for your toddler. "Take things slower," says Courtney Kennedy, of Emmaus, Pennsylvania, the mom of three closely spaced kids. "You'll need every ounce of energy to keep yourself and the kids happy."
2 to 4 Years Apart
The Playground Wisdom: This close-but-not-too-close gap is meant to preserve everyone's sanity. You and your husband may have even found time for regular date nights again.
The Highs: With your older child heading off for preschool, you'll get the freedom to bond with your new bambino. "I didn't realize how nicely the spacing would work in terms of individual time with each of my children," says Jennifer Page, a Tulsa mother of three kids spaced three to four years apart. "It's funny how different the kids are one-on-one as opposed to when we're all together."
Meanwhile, siblings are still close enough in age to share common interests, and many moms say the older child is a built-in mentor. "I'm always surprised at how much further ahead A.J. is than Kobe was at the same age," says Kelley Thompson, of Flower Mound, Texas, about her 4- and 7-year-old sons. "A.J. has a big brother to keep up with. He walked earlier, plus he's showing much more finesse at soccer, thanks to Kobe's teaching him what to do. Now they actually play together."
Careerwise, a 2- to 4-year age gap between kids may be ideal, assuming that you're doing classic maternity leaves and then returning full-time to your job. "This spacing let me concentrate on learning to be a mother for a few years while at the same time continuing to work hard at my career," says Mary Plaza, a Basking Ridge, New Jersey, insurance consultant and mother of three kids born three years apart. If you want to stay home until the kids are school-age, a tighter spacing is best for consolidating your career time-out.
The Lows: This revolving door—from baby to toddler mode, and then back again—can make you feel like you're in a very smelly remake of Groundhog Day. "Except for a few months along the way," says mom-of-three Page, "I have been changing diapers now for almost 10 years!" It can be especially vicious during naptime—your older child will be outgrowing his siesta just when you really need that afternoon break again.
It's also tough to ask for babysitting help when you have a rambunctious toddler and a new baby. "When my older child was little, finding someone to watch her for an hour or two was a snap. Family would line up to offer," says Jeri Ann Hall, a Memphis mom of two kids two years apart. "But a toddler and a baby—and when they get older, a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old—well, no one flat-out refuses, but they definitely make it clear they should be our last resort."
Expert Wisdom: Your firstborn was used to having you all to herself and now, whenever you're not free to play with her, she may become frustrated and pull some mean-kid moves on the new baby. Your reactions to her behavior can nip sibling rivalry in the bud. "Constantly telling your toddler 'No' may foster jealousy, because you'll be seen as taking the baby's 'side,'" says Linda Sonna, Ph.D., a child psychologist and author of The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Siblings. Immediately discipline any aggressive acts, but quickly shift the emphasis to showing big sib how to handle—and enjoy—her new brother or sister.
Harmony-at-Home Tip: Getting your preschooler to help with the baby makes her feel like an important member of the family. "Megan liked getting bottles, diapers, and wipes," says Page. "We'd also sing songs to calm Macy when she cried, and I even assigned Megan 'babysitting' duties, like dancing while Macy was in her bouncy chair."
5 Years Apart or More
The Playground Wisdom: There are big winners with this spacing. Your kids each get the benefits of being an only child—lots of individual attention—but also the companionship of a sibling, even if they're not super tight. Meanwhile, you get to focus on each child with more freedom. "I definitely feel like I'm getting to know my kids as individuals," says Mary Ann Guman, a mother of three from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, who had an eight-year break between her firstborn and her second. Lisa Laurente, of Bakersfield, California, who has three kids—ages 12, 10, and 5—agrees: "A large gap between children has allowed me to cherish the moments I have with my youngest child."
The Highs: Like Cher on a comeback tour, you're a little older but smarter and more confident. "I'm not as frazzled as I was with my two older children," says Laurente. "I have a more patient take on parenting." Your partner will likely feel the same way too. As a couple, you've had years to practice being a united front for the kids while also making time for each other, so this spacing may be the easiest on your marriage. Your firstborn may get a boost too. Laurente says her older kids were mature enough to really pitch in. "They learned to be more independent and help each other."
Meanwhile, don't write off the buddy potential. "I didn't know whether a 4-year-old and 10-year-old would want to spend a lot of time together, but the kids play, and sometimes fight, like the best of friends," says Lachelle Nettles from Dripping Springs, Texas. Your little one gets a more sophisticated mentor than he would with a sibling closer in age. As they grow up together, the older child can help guide his younger sibling through the world of playground rules, schoolwork, cliques, and lots more.
The Lows: You're commuting every day between Kid Nation—with grade-school obligations and evening Little League—and Planet Baby, which requires that you carry a cubic ton of gear, and likely a fussy infant, everywhere you go. "It was quite an adjustment," says Laurente, of returning to diapers and naps after such a long break. "I didn't think about how exhausted I'd be trying to entertain a toddler while attending baseball games." That may mean less time and energy for baby-friendly "Mommy and Me" activities.
Financially, this spacing has some downfalls. Your stroller and car seat will be out-of-date, so you'll need all new gear.
Expert Wisdom: Forget jealous—your older child might act positively bitter. "The arrival of a new baby can be more difficult for someone who's been an only child for a long time," says Dr. Maholmes. "You have nine months to prepare him; use this time to talk about all the good and potentially tough changes coming."
Harmony-at-Home Tip: The baby will get plenty of the spotlight, so remember to dote on your former only. "Abby loves to read bedtime stories to her little sisters," says Guman, "but we also give her special privileges like letting her stay up a little later at night. She likes to just hang out with us."
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Boris Johnson’s Conservatives headed for majority: UK exit poll
Result would allow PM to take country out of the European Union next month
Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn addresses an eve of poll rally in London, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)
An exit poll in Britain’s election projected Thursday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party would likely win a solid majority of seats in Parliament, a decisive outcome that should allow Johnson to fulfil his plan to take the U.K. out of the European Union next month.
The survey, released just after polls closed, predicted the Conservatives would get 368 of the 650 House of Commons seats and the Labour Party 191. That would be the biggest Tory majority for several decades, and a major setback for Labour.
Based on interviews with voters leaving 144 polling stations across the country, the poll is conducted for a consortium of U.K. broadcasters and is regarded as a reliable, though not exact, indicator of the likely result. The poll also projects 55 seats for the Scottish National Party and 13 for the Liberal Democrats.
Ballots are being counted, with official results expected early Friday.
A decisive Conservative win would vindicate Johnson’s decision to press for Thursday’s early election, which was held nearly two years ahead of schedule. He said that if the Conservatives won a majority, he would get Parliament to ratify his Brexit divorce deal and take the U.K. out of the EU by the current Jan. 31 deadline.
That would fulfil the decision of British voters in 2016 to leave the EU, three and a half years after the divisive referendum result. It would start a new phase of negotiations on future relations between Britain and the 27 remaining EU members.
Johnson did not mention the exit poll as he thanked voters in a tweet. “Thank you to everyone across our great country who voted, who volunteered, who stood as candidate,” he said. “We live in the greatest democracy in the world.”
Conservative Party chairman James Cleverly said he was cautious about the poll, but that if substantiated it would give the party “a big majority” that could be used to “get Brexit done.”
The pound surged on the exit poll’s forecast, jumping over two cents against the dollar, to $1.3445, the highest in more than a year and a half. Many Investors hope a Conservative win would speed up the Brexit process and ease, at least in the short term, some of the uncertainty that has corroded business confidence since the 2016 vote.
A Labour drubbing would raise questions over the future of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, who will have led his left-of-centre party to two electoral defeats since 2017.
“Certainty this exit poll is a devastating blow,” said Labour trade spokesman Barry Gardiner. “It’s a deeply depressing result.”
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Many voters casting ballots on Thursday hoped the election might finally find a way out of the Brexit stalemate in this deeply divided nation.
On a dank, gray day with outbreaks of blustery rain, voters went to polling stations in schools, community centres, pubs and town halls after a bad-tempered five-week campaign rife with mudslinging and misinformation.
Opinion polls had given the Conservatives a steady lead, but the result was considered hard to predict, because the issue of Brexit cuts across traditional party loyalties.
Three and a half years after the U.K. voted by 52%-48% to leave the EU, Britons remain split over whether to leave the 28-nation bloc, and lawmakers have proved incapable of agreeing on departure terms.
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Mississauga Curbsider Receives 30-Day Jail Sentence
By OMVIC Communications on Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Illegal vehicle sales and odometer tampering have resulted in a 30-day jail sentence for a Mississauga man. Szymon Kozlowski, was found guilty of curbsiding—acting as a dealer without registration—contrary to the Motor Vehicles Dealers Act (MVDA), and of committing an unfair business practice—making a false, misleading or deceptive representation—in contravention of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
Buying a Used Vehicle in Ontario? Get a Pre-Purchase Vehicle Inspection BEFORE You Buy!
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, March 22, 2019
Buying a car can be a huge financial commitment and no one wants to end up with buyer’s remorse due to unexpected repairs soon after purchase. That is why its vital consumers exercise their ‘due diligence’ before purchasing any used vehicle – and in many cases, that means getting a pre-purchase mechanical inspection.
Visit OMVIC at the Ottawa Gatineau International Auto Show, March 21st to 24th
OMVIC is packing up and hitting the road to be part of the Ottawa Gatineau International Auto Show March 21st to the 24th, at the Shaw Centre.This year the OMVIC booth will feature our brand new educational initiative, The OMVIC Academy.
Fraud Prevention Month - Beware of Curbsiders
By OMVIC Communications on Thursday, March 7, 2019
March is Fraud Prevention Month, as such OMVIC is reminding consumers to beware of curbsiders; illegal unlicensed dealers who often pose as private sellers. Some operate from small automotive businesses (repair shops, rental companies, etc.). Others spend their time behind a computer screen, lying in wait in online marketplaces, ready to pounce on unsuspecting consumers. In fact, 25% of online private vehicle sale ads are 'actually' placed by curbsiders.
5 Signs you may be Dealing with a Scam Artist
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, March 1, 2019
March marks the beginning of Fraud Prevention Month, an undeniably important campaign designed to help Canadians recognize, report and reject scams. While it’s great to raise awareness every March, OMVIC recommends this practice all year long, especially if you are planning on buying a car online.
Consumer Warning – Smiths Falls Motor Vehicle Dealer Suspended
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, February 22, 2019
OMVIC has ordered the IMMEDIATE SUSPENSION of 519224 Ontario LTD. o/a Tom Pirie Motor Sales, 190 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls, and of Thomas Pirie, officer and director of Tom Pirie Motor Sales. As a result, Pirie and Tom Pirie Motor Sales may not legally sell, lease, buy or consign motor vehicles. Consumers are warned not to buy or lease motor vehicles from, or sell or consign motor vehicles to, Tom Pirie Motor Sales, RV Kemptville or Thomas Pirie while the dealer’s registration is suspended/terminated.
Introducing the OMVIC Academy
Buying a vehicle, whether new or used, can be confusing—perhaps even intimidating. And while the thought of acquiring a new vehicle is exciting, the process can be stressful. So if a consumer is about to enter into the car-buying process feeling unprepared or ill-equipped, The OMVIC Academy has resources that will ensure they are entertained as they become confident and informed car buyers.
Valentine’s Day and the OMVIC Academy: You’ll Love Becoming a Confident Car Buyer
By OMVIC Communications on Wednesday, February 6, 2019
February is for lovers. February 14this the most romantic day of the year for couples (and maybe the most oppressive day of the year for singles), but did you know about the other special days in February celebrating different kinds of love? February 5th is National Weatherman’s Day, the 26th is “tell a Fairy Tale Day” and the 15th is the “International Day for Car Lovers.”
So, you think you know OMVIC?
By OMVIC Communications on Thursday, January 31, 2019
OMVIC has been providing consumer protection to Ontario’s car buyers for over 20 years, but not everyone knows OMVIC's mandate and how it is carried out. To help explain our mission, we created a quick reference guide.
OMVIC Charges Markham-Area Curbsiders Selling Odometer-Tampered Vehicles
A Markham area man and woman are facing dozens of charges related to the alleged illegal sale of vehicles (curbsiding), many with rolled back odometers.
Investigators for OMVIC, Ontario’s vehicle sales regulator, found the accused bought 26 vehicles in 2018, many with very high mileage. Then, posing as private sellers, they offered the vehicles for sale on Kijiji. The odometers of many of the vehicles had been rolled back by significant amounts — in some cases, 200,000 to 300,000 kms . Euro Premium Auto Ltd., a corporation directed by one of the accused, was used to acquire many of the vehicles.
Negative Equity: A Car-Buying Contradiction
Friday, January 25th is “Opposite Day.” We’re not sure who invented this special day, but we think it must be the same committee who decreed May 24th “National Scavenger Hunt Day” or August 12th “Middle Child Day.”
There seems to be no real consensus on how to celebrate Opposite Day – some eat breakfast for dinner or wear their clothes backwards. For OMVIC, Opposite Day is the perfect time to talk about negative equity, an expression that reveals itself to be contradictory. Negative Equity, just like “jumbo shrimp” and “confirmed rumour”, is an oxymoron.
Defining Negative Equity
Negative equity actually means that you owe more for a car than what it’s worth. It becomes an issue when you want to trade in that car you still owe money on.
The Thorough Test Drive
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, January 18, 2019
Looks can be deceiving. It’s always been the case, but sometimes we conveniently forget.
Take Instagram for instance—you freely like your friend’s pictures of the family’s beautiful cottage, the snapshots of the gorgeous kids, the family trips to Europe, and the endless brunch pics featuring nothing but mimosas and smiles. And while you’re busy liking the posts, you start to wonder how someone’s life could be so perfect. Instagram is all surface and deep down we know it, but, oh, how we get seduced by the way things look.
The same is also true with cars.
Seven Terms to Know When Leasing a Vehicle
If you’re thinking of leasing your next vehicle, it’s crucial to make an informed decision. Failure to do so could result in financial headaches down the road.
What is a Lease?
A lease is like a long-term car rental - you don’t actually own the vehicle. A leasing agreement typically runs over a series of months (36, 48, 60) with a set monthly payment. Leasing is available for both new and used cars.
The dealer and the company that owns the leased vehicle (lessor) are most often not the same organization. The dealer helps arrange the lease and offers other services to the consumer (lessee). Generally, the dealer does not handle the monthly lease payments and is not the organization with which you sign the lease; these functions are performed by an independently owned and operated finance company
2018: The Year in Outreach
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, January 4, 2019
As we slip into the driver’s seat and head out on the road in 2019, let’s look back in the rear view one more time. 2018 saw OMVIC on the road educating consumers about their buying rights and promoting industry professionalism by ensuring dealers and salespeople were informed of the regulations governing vehicle sales in Ontario.
Markham Area Curbsiders Selling Odometer-Tampered Vehicles
By OMVIC Communications on Thursday, December 20, 2018
OMVIC, Ontario’s vehicle sales regulator, is warning consumers not to purchase vehicles from Arif Adnan Syed, Hafsa Nasser or Syed’s company, Euro Premium Auto Ltd. Note: Euro Premium is not a registered dealer.
OMVIC believes Syed and Nasser are curbsiders — illegal, unlicensed dealers. Operating from a home in central Unionville, the couple are allegedly buying high mileage vehicles and then, posing as private sellers, offering them for sale on Kijiji. The odometers of many of the vehicles sold have been rolled back by significant amounts — in some cases, 200,000 to 300,000 kilometres.
Does an OMVIC-Registered Dealer Have to Provide me with a CARFAX Report?
Recently, OMVIC received this question:
“I’m considering buying a used sedan. It is two years old and has 20,000 km on it. Unfortunately, the OMVIC-Registered Dealer is not willing to show a CarFax report. My question is, “Is the dealer required by OMVIC to show a CarFax report?”
The short answer is…
Instead, dealers are required to make 22 mandatory disclosure requirements related to a vehicle’s past use, history and condition, including accident repairs greater than $3,000 and the true distance a vehicle has travelled, but there is nothing in the Motor Vehicle Dealer’s Act (MVDA) that requires them to provide a history report like CARFAX Canada or AutoCheck (note: AutoCheck is only available to dealers).
Buying a Car This Holiday Season? Take This Quiz to Find Out if Your Private Seller is Naughty or Nice!
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, December 7, 2018
Thinking about decking the driveway with a newer set of wheels this holiday season? Considering buying that vehicle privately? Well, OMVIC suggests you check this list twice to help you spot the naughty sellers, so you only buy from the nice.
Expert Advice on Financing a Car
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, November 30, 2018
Buying a vehicle is a decision that should only be made after careful consideration, and for most consumers, one of those major considerations is how to finance the purchase.
The majority of consumers borrow money when buying a vehicle. Some choose to use a personal line of credit or arrange financing at their own bank or credit union, while many have the dealer arrange financing.
Having the dealer arrange financing often makes sense—dealers have access to numerous lenders that may provide terms or rates unavailable elsewhere. But this doesn’t mean consumers shouldn’t carefully consider what is being offered and take steps to ensure they are getting the best possible finance rate and terms.
Shopping for a car? Don’t get caught in the dark this Black Friday!
How did Black Friday — the day of mega-amazing colossal unbelievable can’t-be-beat blow-out sales signifying the unofficial start of the Christmas shopping season — get its name? Some would say Black Friday marks the point many retailers turn a profit for the year, going from being “in the red” to being “in the black.” The more cynical among us might argue it’s consumerism run amok and a black mark on our society. Though the origins of the name may be debatable, the lure of Black Friday is undeniable.
Be Brand Conscious!
Admit it. Most of us can be…a little superficial. Maybe your winter coat is Canada Goose, your boots are Sorel and your fleece is Arc’teryx; you order double ristretto venti half-soy nonfat decaf organic chocolate brownie iced vanilla double-shot gingerbread Frappuccino extra hot with foam whipped cream upside down double blended, one Low and one NutraSweet, and ice because it’s Starbucks and no one drinks ‘coffee’ anymore, and; you want to buy that ruggedly sexy SUV you’ve seen on safari travel shows; the one all the celebs drive, cuz you know, it will undoubtedly impress your friends. Yes, about some things – we can be brand snobs.
5 Test Driving Tips When Buying a Car
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, November 9, 2018
When buying a car privately or from a registered dealer, consumers have to learn to protect themselves; and one of the key steps is taking a thorough test drive – not just around the block!
To get the most out of a test drive OMVIC suggests consumers follow these 5 tips, read more.
Buying a Car In Ontario? Test Your Car-Buying IQ
Thinking about buying a car in Ontario? OMVIC has an interactive Car-Buying Quiz to help educate consumers about their rights.
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, October 26, 2018
A former Scarborough car dealer, Min Tian o/a Nice Auto Sales, pleaded guilty to retaining an unregistered salesperson, contrary to the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA), and was fined $12,500. Tian was charged by OMVIC, Ontario’s vehicle sales regulator, for allowing her husband, Zhijun Wang, to use her OMVIC Registration and ID to gain access to wholesale vehicle auctions where he purchased numerous vehicles. Many of the vehicles were then sold with rolled back odometers or altered VIN’s. Wang was also charged by OMVIC for acting as an unregistered salesperson: he was convicted and fined $25,000
Selling Unsafe Vehicle Costs Dealer $62,000
By OMVIC Communications on Thursday, October 18, 2018
On a wintery day in 2016, roads slicked with freezing rain, Tian Cheng Kuang was behind the wheel of his 2013 Mercedes Benz C350 and found himself sliding into the Hyundai Sedan stopped in front of him. Kuang stated he wasn’t going fast but when he stepped from his car he found “the front end almost fell off,” and he wondered, “how come my Mercedes Benz isn’t stronger than a Hyundai?” The answer, it turned out, had everything to do with the history of the Mercedes and resulted in the dealer who sold Kuang the car being charged by OMVIC, Ontario’s vehicle sales regulator, for making false, misleading or deceptive representations in contravention of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
Confused by Car-Buying Acronyms? Let's Talk Turkey!
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, October 5, 2018
The way people communicate today…has changed, especially when texting. It’s almost a
new language: “TTFN” “IMHO” “SMH” “AFAIK.” We may pretend we understand, but secretly we’re making a mental note to look up those abbreviations later. All those capital letters, numbers and abbreviations— it makes one long for the days of handwritten correspondence when we actually took the time to spell out words.
Little is more confusing than acronyms. You know what an acronym is, right? That would be an abbreviation formed from the first letter of other words and pronounced as a word, as in OMVIC [spell this out phonetically] the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council—not to be confused with an initialism—an abbreviation consisting of the first letter of other words, but pronounced separately as in MTO, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario.
A Special Weekend for Car Lovers!
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, September 28, 2018
All-in pricing—it’s your right
Get your car-buying questions answered this Saturday at the Canadian Automotive Museum. OMVIC staff will be on hand at the museum in Oshawa, to help celebrate “Doors Open".
Avoid the Shiny Car Syndrome
By OMVIC Communications on Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Buying a car is a huge financial commitment. As such, no one wants to end up with buyer’s remorse due to unexpected repairs, or realizing soon after purchase that the vehicle has undisclosed accident damage. Ontario’s consumer protection laws requires registered dealers to disclose if a vehicle requires repairs to major components or if it has been involved in a collision that resulted in more than $3,000 damage.
A Lien on a Vehicle
By OMVIC Communications on Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Leaning back against the hood of your car, one foot lifted behind resting on the bumper, silhouetted by a setting sun—a potentially awesome picture for a car lover. But despite the photographic and artistic appeal, it’s not a picture many car owners would risk today, because we’ve learned a sometimes painful and costly lesson: those little metal rivets on our jeans love chipping and scratching away at a vehicle’s paint, and that road grit we didn’t even notice, will grind into a beloved car’s clear coat like a small piece of sandpaper. Yes, leaning on your car can be a bad idea, and leaning on someone else’s car—well that’s a whole other level of social faux pas—but even that is not as serious as a lien on a car.
Picking Up a New Car? Don’t Forget…
By OMVIC Communications on Thursday, August 30, 2018
Pre-Delivery Inspection: Important Steps to Take
Bought a new car and waiting to take delivery? Make sure the excitement you feel lasts for days and isn’t snuffed out by any unexpected disappointments. Keep calm and take your time; ensure all your questions/concerns are answered to YOUR satisfaction. To help with this process, OMVIC recommends making a ‘vehicle delivery’ checklist:
Dealer Fees are Not Illegal …but they must be included in the advertised price!
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, August 24, 2018
Recently a consumer wrote to OMVIC:
We recently purchased a used vehicle from an OMVIC Registered Dealer
We were charged an administrative fee of $199. We questioned this and were given a vague answer; the salesman insinuated this was a normal charge. I thought dealers couldn’t add fees.”
There can be some confusion when it comes to All-in Price Advertising. So let's clarify.
Have Wheels Will…Visit?! Buying a Car for a Student
You’ve known for a while that this day would come. And when your kids argued with you about the unfairness of curfews or doing chores, you might have even longed for it, but now that it's time for your darling daughter or son to head off to university or college, you realize you’re not prepared for them to leave home. Don’t worry about them…they’re more than ready. In an effort to stave off empty nest syndrome, you decide to get your offspring a car—nothing too fancy, just a cheap yet decent set of wheels, so they can drive home to visit at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Reading Week, or when they need to get four loads of laundry done.
Consumers need to protect themselves as EV Rebate Program winds down
By OMVIC Communications on Thursday, August 9, 2018
Electric Vehicle (EV) buyers who are expecting to receive a rebate from Ontario soon-to- be-cancelled Electric and Hydrogen Vehicle Incentive Program (EHVIP)should take steps to protect themselves from possible increased costs when signing a purchase contract. According to the Ministry of Transportation (MTO), in order for an EV buyer to qualify for the incentive (most rebates are between $7,000 -$14,000 depending on the EV purchased):
1. the vehicle purchased must be on MTO’s list of eligible vehicles
2. the dealership had to confirm the vehicle as part of its eligible inventory (in stock or ordered) with the MTO by July 16th
3. the customer has to take delivery of the vehicle before the program ends in September.
A Picture may be Worth a Thousand Words, but it Can Also Save You Thousands When Buying a Car
Car-buyers have the right to expect Ontario dealers to include all fees and charges the dealer intends to collect, with the exception of HST and licensing (and safety standards certificate if the vehicle is advertised unfit/as-is) in any advertised price. It’s been the law since 2010.
Unfortunately though, research conducted by OMVIC, Ontario’s vehicle sales regulator, has uncovered two significant problems: less than half of Ontario car-buyers know they have a right to all-in pricing; and, many are being overcharged because some dealers continue to add fees on top of their advertised prices.
Questions to Ask Before Buying a New Car from a Registered Dealer
By OMVIC Communications on Thursday, July 26, 2018
The new car you’ve seen at the dealership makes your heart pound; your pulse race and the thought of driving it makes you a little giddy. It must be love. You know what they say, first comes love, then comes…car ownership. However, before the dealer can pronounce you ‘car owner and car’, you need to take a step back and ask some serious questions.
Because, let’s face it, buying a new car is a lot like getting married: if you don’t do proper research and ask the right questions you can end up making an expensive mistake you’ll regret for years.
So, think of OMVIC as your marriage coach—here to help you start that discussion that will ensure the relationship between you and new your car is a happy and long lasting one.
Used car shopping? Learn about mandatory disclosures!
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, July 20, 2018
Thinking about buying a used car? There is so much information out there, paring down what is essential can seem like a daunting task.
Once you have narrowed down your options on budget, brand of vehicle and are ready to start visiting dealerships, knowing about disclosures is essential.
The mandatory disclosure requirement is one of the key pillars of protection offered to Ontario consumers who purchase from an OMVIC-Registered Dealer. Ontario’s Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) requires dealers to disclose in writing a vehicle’s past use, history and condition. For example, if a vehicle has been in a collision and the damage exceeded $3,000, the dealer must disclose that.
Buying a Car in Ontario? Do your H-O-M-E-W-O-R-K
When it comes to buying a vehicle in Ontario, it is important consumers do their homework before purchasing. But what exactly does that entail? We've come up with a h-o-m-e-w-o-r-k mnemonic will help consumers make an informed purchase whether buying from a private seller or an OMVIC-Registered Dealer. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to do some H-O-M-E-W-O-R-K!
Don't Lien on Me!
By OMVIC Communications on Thursday, July 5, 2018
Warning. This story requires the reader to hum and sing along. Readers may become better educated car-buyers, but, may have a song stuck in their head for a minimum of 12 hours.
Hmm hmm hmm hmm
Some…times in our lives, we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But, if we are wise
We know that there's, always tomorrow
Go ahead—sing it out loud. No one on the train is watching ;)
Lean on me, when you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on….
“Lean on Me”—the immortal classic by Bill Withers. Ranked 208 on Rolling Stones list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time; it still feels as good today as when it was released 45 years ago. But there are times when you most definitely don’t want to be leaned on; or technically, ‘liened’ on. Like when you trade in a car for a new(er) one.
Five Questions to Ask Before you Commit to Buying a Used Car
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, June 29, 2018
You’ve found the used car of your dreams at a dealership at a price you can afford. In fact, you’ve been circling the dealership for a few days to check that “The Cruisin' Canary” (the perfect name for your car) hasn’t left the lot with the wrong owner.
Today is the day you’ve decided to take the plunge and move towards committing to your four-wheeled partner.
Well, all right then.
You can do this. You’ve got a plan.
You’ll saunter in, talk to the dealer, see how The Cruisin' Canary handles on a test drive and take things a step further.
You’re a smart consumer, you’ve done your research, you know your rights and have the OMVIC consumer inquiries phone number (1-800-943-6002 ext. 3942) on speed dial. You’ve got your wallet, phone, those pesky prescription glasses and mostly importantly, your power socks on, there’s just one more thing you need to take with you: the right questions!
Buying a Car Takes Moxie!
Buying a car, especially buying a car privately, takes more than money. It takes moxie - you know, pluck, spunk, nerve, tenacity, guts, grit…yeah, moxie! Not only do you have to know the right questions, you need to be bold enough to ask them.
If you’re buying from a private seller, as hundreds of thousands of Ontarians do each year, you need to take the necessary steps to protect your interests and to ensure you are not dealing with a curbsider.
Drive the Future at the Georgian College Auto Show
By OMVIC Communications on Thursday, May 31, 2018
Organized and staffed by students in the Automotive Business School of Canada, Georgian’s Auto Show is the largest of its kind in North America attracting up to 15,000 visitors from across Ontario.
Free Car-Buying Seminars Teach Consumers How to Buy a Car in Ontario
Buying a car is one of the most expensive purchases a consumer will make in their lifetime. It is a transaction that requires thought, research and knowledge. It’s important that consumers educate themselves BEFORE entering into an agreement to purchase a vehicle.
As Ontario’s vehicle sales regulator, OMVIC offers FREE Car-Buying Seminars to consumer and community groups.
In love with a car? Make sure certain conditions apply!
By OMVIC Communications on Friday, April 27, 2018
Two friends at a café:
Scott: Why do you look so happy?
Dee: I’ve met someone perfect—kind, thoughtful and romantic.
Scott: You say that after every date!
Dee: But this one’s different! He’s seen me wearing my mouth guard and he doesn’t care that I can’t cook. I have finally found unconditional love!
Ah, the elusive unconditional love; while it may be what so many of us long for, it is not the type of love you should pursue when you buy a vehicle. To put it bluntly: steer clear of falling in unconditional love with a car. In fact, when buying a car, conditions can be your best friend.
Oshawa Vehicle Salesperson Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail
A former Durham Region motor vehicle salesperson, who “victimized and betrayed” his customers, will be going to jail for the second time in less than a year. Ryen Maxwell, a once-registered salesperson at “Countryside Motors” and “Westbridge Vehicle Sales and Leasing” in Oshawa, has been sentenced to 180 days in jail for 10 breaches of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA) and the Consumer Protection Act (CPA).
Born to be wild? Know your rights
Get your motor runnin'
head out on the highway
lookin’ for adventure
and whatever comes your way
Steppenwolf was definitely not talking about packing up the station wagon, programming the GPS, adjusting the climate control and arriving at a destination looking fresh and relaxed. ‘Born to be Wild’ is about feeling the exhilaration and adrenalin that only riding a motorcycle on the open road can give you.
When a 'Deal' Isn't a Deal
By OMVIC Communications on Wednesday, April 4, 2018
“I saw a 2003 Chevrolet advertised on Kijiji for $1,500 ‘as is’ or $1,800 certified, so I arranged to meet the seller. The car looked good. It was comfortable - leather seats and power everything, including a sunroof.”
– Anonymous Toronto car buyer
At first glance this car buyer, let’s call her Amanda, found what appeared to be a pretty good deal--at least for an older, used vehicle. However, that ‘pretty good deal’ was in fact ‘too good to be true’. The private seller was actually a ‘curbsider’, an illegal, unlicensed dealer. And the car? Well, it had major mechanical problems.
Ottawans--Get Ready to Learn Your Car-Buying Rights!
By OMVIC Communications on Tuesday, March 20, 2018
If checking out all those cars, trucks and SUVs at the Ottawa Gatineau International Auto Show has you thinking about buying or leasing, make sure you also stop by OMVIC’s booth (Level 2) and bring your car-buying questions!
And, if meeting the friendly OMVIC team isn’t enough of an incentive, we will also be handing out branded keychains, to remind you that OMVIC is here to help with your car-buying experience. Not only is this keychain attractive and stylish, it’s also multi-purpose, serving as a handy tire tread depth gauge. Don’t miss out on your chance to get one! The show runs from March 22 to March 25, at the Shaw Centre.
Could You Spot a Roll-Back?
With today’s modern, tech savvy vehicles - are rolled-back odometers a thing of the past? Or, are roll-backs making a comeback?
Rolled-back odometers are rarely an issue with vehicles sold by OMVIC-Registered Dealers, partially because the consequences can be severe. They could be charged/prosecuted, disciplined and/or lose their licence. And, of course, they have to take back the vehicle and return all monies to the consumer (note: there are time limits for contract rescission). While roll-backs are not a major problem with vehicles sold by dealers, rolled-back odometers are a significant and growing problem amongst vehicles sold by curbsiders and dishonest private sellers.
Is That Used Car Ad FAKE?
Professional scammers love to troll popular websites like Kijiji, AutoTRADER and Craigslist, preying on unsuspecting consumers with their phony car ads. It’s how they make their money. And they’re really good at it!
Most of these phony online car ads closely resemble a typical car ad placed by a legitimate private seller, it’s not until the consumer calls that it all starts to go sideways. They’re told fake, made-up stories, i.e. the seller has divorced or relocated and the car is in storage (or someplace similar but inaccessible), or that the seller is actually a dealership located in the U.S.
When's the Best Time to Buy a New Car?
Everyone loves a good deal, especially when it comes to a new set of wheels. So how do you find one… or rather, ‘when’ do you find one? The week before Christmas? The last week of any month? St. Patrick’s Day perhaps??
While the ‘Luck of the Irish’ has been legend since the North American gold and silver rushes of the 19th century, capturing a leprechaun or perilously hanging nearly inverted to press lips against a non-descript stone atop Blarney Castle, is not a prerequisite to getting the ‘best deal’.
Final Weekend of the 2018 CIAS!
By OMVIC Communications on Wednesday, February 21, 2018
It’s your last chance to see the latest in automotive innovation and style all under one roof! With over 600,000 square feet of dazzling displays and engaging exhibits, the Canadian International AutoShow wraps up 6pm, Sunday, February 26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
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Full steam ahead for No. 2007
£100,000 appeal for the cylinder block for new Gresley Class P2 steam locomotive No. 2007 Prince of Wales reaches two-thirds in just three months
We are delighted to say that the £100,000 appeal to make the cylinder block for new Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales has reached two-thirds of its target in just three months. If the project is to remain on schedule for completion by 2021, the first components of the cylinder block have to be ordered in early 2018. At its annual convention on 30thSeptember 2017, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust set itself the challenge of raising £100,000 through The Cylinder Club from 100 supporters each donating £1,000 (plus Gift Aid) to the project in up to eight payments of £125 by standing order.
Following the success of The Founders Club (to get the project to the point of cutting the frames), The Boiler Club (to fund the construction of the boiler) and The Mikado Club (to wheel the locomotive), the Trust decided to establish The Cylinder Club to raise an estimated £100,000 required to make No. 2007’s cylinder block.
In return for supporting this appeal, special benefits for members of The Cylinder Club include:
Opportunity to buy tickets (seat already reserved) on one of the first trains hauled by No. 2007 Prince of Wales
Reasonable access to No. 2007 at all times
Opportunity to buy exclusive Cylinder Club badge
Opportunity to join one of the teams building No. 2007
First choice of other components to sponsor
Special Cylinder Club day with Tornado
Special signed/numbered print of John Wigston’s new painting of No. 2007 Prince of Wales alongside No. 2001 Cock o’ the North and No. 2002 Earl Marischal.
Artist John Wigston has been an active supporter of The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust since its launch in 1990, producing the first painting No. 60163 Tornado called ‘The return of an A1’ of which many supporters have a print. John has donated the original artwork for his new painting of No. 2007 Prince of Wales alongside No. 2001 Cock o’ the North and No. 2002 Earl Marischal to the Trust to raise funds for the project.
The work involved in designing the new cylinder block includes:
Convert the original P2 class one-piece casting into a welded fabrication including Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to check for structural integrity
Improve the layout of the valves to reduce the clearance volume (affects cylinder efficiency)
Re-route the steam and exhaust passages to physically separate them to prevent incoming steam from heating the outgoing exhaust
Increase the size and improve internal streamlining of steam passages along Chapelon lines to increase maximum power and improve economy
Reduce the overall width of the cylinder block to provide Prince of Wales with the widest possible route availability on the main line.
Manufacture of the cylinder block including:
Producing the welded fabrication
Grit blasting and painting with high temperature paint
Fitting cylinder liners and valve seats
Manufacturing and fitting cylinder and valve covers
Hydraulic testing the assembly.
Progress building Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive continues at Darlington Locomotive Works and includes:
Frame plates for engine and tender rolled and profiled; engine’s frames erected at Darlington Locomotive Works; all major engine frame stays, brackets, horn blocks, axle boxes and buffers cast (44 in total); over 1,000 fitted and driven bolts ordered and delivered, approximately 800 now fitted to the frames
All 20 wheels for engine and tender cast and proof machined; roller bearings for all engine and tender wheelsets and engine axles (including crank axle), tyres and crank pins delivered, tender axles, tyres ordered and first wheelset complete
Preliminary discussions held with boiler manufacturers and forged foundation ring corners manufactured and machined; start made on boiler fittings with castings for combined injector steam and delivery valves
Study into ride and suspension completed using rail industry standard Vampire® software; finite Element Analysis completed on re-designed crank axle to ensure locomotive complies with modern standards; assessment and notified body appointed to oversee certification – first site visit made
Cab erected and cab side window frames fitted; engine footplating and splasher kits delivered and permanently fitted to frames
Smokebox door pressed details made and door completed, door frame manufactured, smokebox delivered and erected; chimney cast and fitted
Crosshead castings ordered
Boiler cladding assembly jig built, cladding crinolines and hoops rolled and fitted to jig, cladding sheets procured, rolled and being fitting to the jig
Tender frame construction under way, axlebox and other tender castings ordered from William Cook Cast Products
Nameplates and chime whistle delivered
Over £1.3m spent, £1.7m raised and £2.7m pledged of the required £5m.
The project’s objectives for 2018 are to:
Complete No. 2007’s wheelsets
Continue the boiler procurement
Order the cylinder block
Design and order the first motion parts
Progress work on the tender
Commence the electrical design.
Mark Allatt, P2 Project Director and Trustee, The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust, commented, “We are delighted with the level of support that the project to build Britain’s most powerful steam locomotive has received since its launch. Thanks to our supporters’ continued generosity, over £2.7m has now been donated or pledged. Our team at Darlington Locomotive Works has been focused on creating and assembling the boiler cladding and fitting the roller bearings and cannon boxes to the axles over the past few weeks.
“We have now turned our attention to the cylinder block which is our next major design and manufacturing challenge. If we can raise £100,000 through The Cylinder Club over the next few months we are confident that we will be able to place the order for the cylinder block for No. 2007Prince of Wales in the first quarter of 2018 and remain on-track for completion of the new locomotive in 2021. Achieving pledges of over two-thirds of our target within the three months means that we are well on the way towards achieving this.
“I would encourage all steam enthusiasts who haven’t yet contributed to this exciting project to help us to meet these deadlines by becoming a member of The Cylinder Club or a monthly ‘P2 for the price of a pint of beer a week’ covenantor. It’s time to get on board! This year will see further major announcements as the construction of new Gresley class P2 No. 2007 Prince of Wales gathers pace.”
To become a member of The Cylinder Club, email
, call 01325 460163 or visit www.p2steam.com for more information.
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Deli owners restore 1940s Santa Barbara cocktail lounge
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, October 4th, 2013 / 1 Comment
Make that four pickles.
The father-and-son team behind Three Pickles Deli + Sub in downtown Santa Barbara have bought a next-door business and are revamping the classic cocktail lounge, even bringing back a former bartender and historic sign.
The new spot, named The Pickle Room, will have a grand opening on Oct. 5. It is located at 126 E. Canon Perdido St.
Bob Lovejoy, the father in the duo behind the new venture, is a longtime Santa Barbara business owner. In 1975, he opened contracting business Lovejoy Design. After work he would head to Jimmy’s Oriental Gardens, the original restaurant and bar at the location, he said.
“Jimmy’s is where I would come after working to relax and enjoy the company of the patrons and my dear friend, Willy Gilbert, the bartender who over the years has become one of my closet friends,” Lovejoy said in a statement. “Willy was also rather famous for his jazz collection which was the soundtrack for the bar.” Gilbert, who worked at Jimmy’s for more than 25 years, will return to man the bar at the new restaurant on a part-time basis.
The Lovejoy family – Bob, Clay, Dawn, Athena and Martha — has also made a donation to the Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation to fund an Asian museum inside the cocktail lounge.
“We want to honor our neighborhood’s heritage, especially those who worked here in this building so they aren’t forgotten for their important contributions to this community,” Bob’s son, Clay Lovejoy, said in a statement. “Think of it as a great conversation starter.”
The Lovejoys have restored the vibrant red bar to its original length, fitting under the pagoda-styled roof. They’ve also brought back other original touches, including red, black and gold Chinese décor and the vintage pin-up posters of Asian women that adorned the bar previously. The original sign that hung outside Jimmy’s now dominates the back wall. Tommy Chung, who took over the business from his dad Jimmy in the 1970s, gave the Lovejoys permission to use the sign. The cocktail menu will feature classic mixed drinks and the bar’s own signature cocktails, plus wine and bottled beer.
In the kitchen, Julian and Wine Cask veteran Weston Richards will be the executive chef. The Pickle Room will be open Monday through Saturday.
The Central Coast savors its new reputation
The Central Coast is fast becoming for Los Angeles what Napa and Sonoma are to the San Francisco Bay Area.
That was the word from celebrity chefs at this year’s Savor the Central Coast, the annual September food and wine festival hosted by Sunset magazine and the San Luis Obispo County tourism industry.
Speaking at the main Savor event at Santa Margarita Ranch, celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio, owner of Ink restaurant in Los Angeles and a Top Chef competitor, said the Central Coast is attracting its own foodie following.
“I no longer have to travel to Sonoma to get a great glass of wine,” he said. Asked what his favorite SLO County wine is, he quipped “whatever someone puts in front of me.”
Nathan Lyon, co-host of PBS’ “Growing a Greener World,” echoed those thoughts. As chefs return to simpler forms of cooking that “get out of the way of the ingredients” fresh produce such as that grown on the Central Coast becomes more central to high-end cuisine, he said.
As in years past, Savor attracted hundreds of area restaurants and wineries who gave out samples of their finest offerings to visitors. Last year, more than 10,000 people attended the Santa Margarita Ranch event over three days, and the event neared break-even. The numbers hadn’t been crunched on this year’s event as of press time, but attendance appeared to be high again.
The event is also evolving away from being completely restaurant-centric. Wineries had a strong showing this year, as did a large number of craft brewers from the region’s emerging beer scene.
Vegetarian in the Valley
Olive oil company Global Gardens has opened its own eatery. Owner Theo Stephan opened Caliterranean Café opened last month at 380 Bell St. in Los Alamos.
The café features a rotating vegetarian menu with daily specials including phyllo pitas, stuffed French toast, a daily dip, salads and a daily pickle, plus a weekly list of craft beers and Santa Barbara County wines. Produce is sourced locally and organically, the Stephan said. Plus, the menu features items made with Global Gardens’ handcrafted olive oils and balsamic vinegars, the company said. There’s even a selection olive oil desserts such as handmade olive oil ice cream.
Global Gardens and the Caliterranean Café is open Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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tam francis says:
Saturday, October 5th, 2013 at 7:14 am
This sounds wonderful and charming. Any pictures? I love vintage and the 40s (wrote a fictional vintage novel girlinthejitterbugdress.com) and would love to have some inspiration pictures!
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James Clark https://www.pediatriconcall.com/Journal/images/journal_cover.jpg
Year : October-December 2013 | Volume : 10 | Issue : 4 (Supplement)
DOI : https://doi.org/10.7199/ped.oncall.2013.21S
Children with Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia: Are the Guidelines Giving You a Good Enough Dose?
Presented in National Medical Students Paediatric Conference (NMSPC) 2013, Brighton, UK
James Clark.
Cardiff University, UK.
Clark J. Children with Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia: Are the Guidelines Giving You a Good Enough Dose?. Pediatr Oncall J. 2013;10. doi: 10.7199/ped.oncall.2013.21S
Adenosine is a cardio-active drug used in terminating supraventricular tachycardia. Adenosine has a short half-life and can be administered in boluses of every increasing size until the tachycardia is terminated. Paediatric Guidelines vary on what starting dose should be administered in children to be effective. Best evidence topic reports are summaries of the best available evidence for an emergency medicine topic. Best evidence topic reports are introduced with a clinical scenario, a three-part question, followed by a search strategy, results presentation and a discussion. This poster presents the findings for of a best evidence topic report which determined how effective guidelines are in recommending an initial dose of adenosine in paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT).
A search of Medline and the Cochrane Central Register of controlled trials was conducted. Included articles reported data from individual patients related to their individual doses used to terminate the PSVT. All male and female children 0-18 years of age with PSVT terminated by an adenosine bolus were eligible for conclusion.
Doses administered for PSVT termination were reported in relationship to their effectiveness across the 322 patients. Doses administered ranged between 40?g/kg and 500?g/kg. Current guidelines suggest a starting dose which is effective in 9% of cases [Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)] to 41% [Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)]. Adenosine is safe to administer through a peripheral vein. Adverse events occurred in 15 patients and included chest pain, vomiting, facial flushing, and bradycardia. Isolated ventricular ectopic beats occurred in two patients.
A starting dose of 200µg/kg would be effective in 242/322 (75%) of patients included in this data set. Use of adenosine is associated with few side effects.
DOI No : https://doi.org/10.7199/ped.oncall.2013.21S
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Niobium metal is used in jewelry and as an alloying agent in steel to increase its strength. Niobium alloy steels are often used in pipelines.
Atomic Number: 41 Atomic Radius: 207 pm (Van der Waals)
Atomic Symbol: Nb Melting Point: 2477 °C
Atomic Weight: 92.91 Boiling Point: 4744 °C
Electron Configuration: [Kr]5s14d4 Oxidation States: 5, 3
Named after Niobe, the daughter of Tantalu. Discovered in 1801 by Hatchett in an ore sent to England. The metal was first prepared in 1864 by Blomstrand, who reduced the chloride by heating it in a hydrogen atmosphere. The name niobium was adopted by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemicstry (IUPAC) in 1950 after 100 years of controversy. Many leading chemical societies and government organizations refer to it by this name. Most metallurgists, leading metal societies, and all but one of the leading U.S. commercial producers, however, still refer to the metal as "columbium."
The element is found in niobite (or columbite), niobite-tantalite, parochlore, and euxenite. Large deposits of niobium have been found associated with carbonatites (carbon-silicate rocks), as a constituent of parochlore. Extensive ore reserves are found in Canada, Brazil, Nigeria, Zaire, and in Russia.
Niobium is a shiny, white, soft, and ductile metal, and takes on a bluish cast when exposed to air at room temperatures for a long time. The metal starts to oxidize in air at 200°C, and when processed at even moderate temperatures must be placed in a protective atmosphere.
Niobium is used in arc-welding rods for stabilized grades of stainless steel. Thousands of pounds of niobium have been used in advanced air frame systems such as were used in the Gemini space program. The element has superconductive properties; superconductive magnets have been made with Nb-Zr wire, which retains its superconductivity in strong magnetic fields. This type of application offers hope of direct large-scale generation of electric power. Niobium is also commonly used for jewelry.
Eighteen isotopes of niobium are known. The metal can be isolated from tantalum, and prepared in several ways.
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Report-only mode for conditional access
November 25, 2019 November 25, 2019 by Peter van der Woude
This week is, like last week, about a awareness for new feature that is introduced with conditional access. Last week was all about the recently introduced Conditional Access Insights workbook. In that post I already mentioned the Report-only mode for conditional access policies. In this post I want to focus on that Report-only mode. Report-only mode is a new state of a conditional access policy state that allows IT administrators to evaluate the impact of conditional access policies before enabling them in their environment. That enables the IT administrators to anticipate on the number and names of users impacted by common deployment initiatives such as blocking legacy authentication, requiring multi-factor authentication, or implementing sign-in risk policies. A great step forward.
In this post I’ll walk through the steps of configuring Report-only mode for conditional access policies, followed by looking at the end-user experience. I’ll end this post by looking at the administrator experience.
Configure report-only mode
Let’s start by having a look at the steps to configure the Report-only mode for a conditional access policy. These steps will walk through the creation of a new conditional access policy, with a focus on configuring the Report-only mode. The exact configuration of the conditional access policy assignments and conditions are not part of that focus. The following three steps walk through that configuration.
Open the Azure portal and navigate to Azure Active Directory > Security > Conditional access (or open the Microsoft 365 Device Management portal and navigate to Endpoint security > Conditional access) to open the Conditional access – Policies blade
On the Conditional access – Policies blade, click New policy to open the New blade
On the New blade, configure the assignment and conditions to filter the users and cloud apps that should be targeted by the conditional access policy. After configuring the conditions it’s time to look at the access controls. The access controls are the configuration that eventually might impact the end-user. In the access controls, the grant control determines that behavior. In the grant control the IT administrator can configure the requirements that should be met for accessing the cloud app for the end-user. Depending on the configured requirements, there might be a minimal impact for the end-user (see Figure 1 and and Figure 2 about the messages that are shown about the impact of the conditional access policy based on the configured requirements). After configuring the grant control, select Report-only with Enable policy (also shown in Figure 1) and click Create.
Figure 1: Report-only configuration
Figure 2: Report-only message
Depending on the configuration that is used in the grant control, of the conditional access policy, the end-user might have a slight impact when using the Report-only mode. The table below is a summary of the available requirements in combination with the potential impact. This table is based on the information as shown during the configuration of the conditional access (see Figure 2), as I haven’t been able to get the mentioned experience on my test devices. I’ve tested with a Samsung Galaxy 10, iPad 2018 and iPhone X.
Requirement Potential user impact
Require multi-factor authentication No impact
Require device to be marked as compliant May prompt users on macOS, iOS and Android devices to select a device certificate
Require Hybrid Azure AD joined device No impact
Require approved client app May prompt users on macOS, iOS and Android devices to select a device certificate
Require app protection policy May prompt users on macOS, iOS and Android devices to select a device certificate
An interesting part to look at is the experience of the IT administrator. That can be achieved by looking at the Conditional Access Insights workbook (as shown last week). The Conditional Access Insights workbook can be used to get the insights of the different Report-only mode conditional access policies. The data in the workbook can be filtered to only show information about Report-only mode conditional access policies, or even only data of a specific conditional access policy.
Besides that workbook, the Sign-ins monitoring of Azure AD also provides a new tab in the details of a sign-in. That tab is the Report-only (Preview) tab. As shown below that tab provides information about the different Report-only mode conditional access policies that were applicable to the sign-in. Per conditional access policy, the result is shown of the sign-in. That result will show what the effect would be of that conditional access policy and that information will help with determining the impact of enabling that conditional access policy.
Figure 3: Sign-in details
Below is an overview of the different result states of a Report-only conditional access policy. Almost all of these results are shown in Figure 3 above (with the exception of the user action required result).
Result Explanation
Report only: Failure The configured conditional access policy conditions were satisfied, but not all the required (non-interactive) controls were satisfied.
Report only: Success The configured conditional access policy conditions and required (non-interactive) controls were satisfied.
Report only: Not applied Not all configured conditional access policy conditions were satisfied.
Report only: User action required The configured conditional policy conditions were satisfied, but a user action would be required to satisfy the required controls.
For more information regarding report-only, please refer to the following documents:
What is Conditional Access report-only mode?: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/concept-conditional-access-report-only
Configure a Conditional Access policy in report-only mode: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/howto-conditional-access-report-only
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The lapse is sure to drag on for at least a dozen days, and likely far longer, since the Senate has shut its doors until Wednesday afternoon. | Win McNamee/Getty Images)
How the shutdown is reaching a breaking point
Many of the departments and agencies hit by the partial shutdown are running out of carryover cash and time to prep checks for the midmonth pay period.
By JENNIFER SCHOLTES, CAITLIN EMMA and KATY O'DONNELL
Nine federal departments haven’t received a cent in federal funding for almost two weeks.
They've limped along on leftover money, coasted through the quiet days of the holidays and paid staff with checks already prepped before the lapse. But now the shutdown is getting real.
Even though House Democrats passed legislation Thursday that would end the partial shutdown, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has warned that the proposal "is a total non-starter" in the Senate. What's more, President Donald Trump told congressional leaders on Wednesday that he would look "foolish" signing off on the House's plan to fund agencies outside the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year while still keeping DHS unfunded as leverage to get more money for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Many of the departments and agencies hit by the shutdown, which began Dec. 22, have reached a breaking point in their ability to go on with minimal disruption. They are running out of carryover cash and time to prep checks for the mid-month pay period during the lapse McConnell predicts could drag on for "weeks" still.
In recent days new problems emerged. The Federal Communications Commission ran out of money Thursday and will no longer be able to respond to consumer complaints. An anti-opioid campaign slowed with key staff on furlough. National parks saw trash pile up and bathrooms go uncleaned. Companies that had expected to enter the stock market for the first time this month couldn't launch initial public offerings.
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All the while, federal workers are left wondering whether they will get their next check on Jan. 11. While paychecks for federal employees went out last week after a pay period ended on Dec. 22, the pay period for that next check ends Saturday, and pay processing time varies from agency to agency.
The Office of Management and Budget said in recent guidance that no federal employee, including those still working without pay, can be compensated for the pay period spanning Dec. 23 to Jan. 5 until the shutdown ends, meaning lawmakers have just over a week to jump-start federal funding before hundreds of thousands of federal employees miss their paychecks.
Adding insult to injury, Trump issued an executive order on Dec. 28freezing salaries for civilian employees in 2019 — halting a 2.1 percent raise that was scheduled to take effect in January. Congress, however, could include a pay raise in a spending package to break the budget impasse.
Bracing for a prolonged period without appropriations for much of the federal government, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser directed several District offices to stay open longer to receive the hundreds of unemployment claims rolling in.
The Office of Personnel Management has provided sample letters federal employees can give to landlords, mortgage companies and creditors to explain late payments.
The departments of Agriculture, Justice, Treasury, Commerce, Interior, State, Transportation, Homeland Security and Housing and Urban Development are all hit by the partial shutdown, as well as agencies like EPA, the FDA and the IRS.
How it's getting harder:
— Home sales: Even the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s own contingency plan acknowledges that “with each day the shutdown continues," effects on "the entire housing market" will worsen, including a decline in home sales and reversal of the trend toward a stronger national real estate market. Of HUD’s roughly 7,500 employees, about 340 are allowed to show up for work and another 980 can be recalled on any given day for specific tasks. HUD is still closing on loans for multi-family projects with firm commitments, however, and the Federal Housing Administration can still endorse single-family loans other than reverse mortgages, although staff limitations may lengthen the time it takes to get an endorsement.
— Agriculture assistance: The USDA offices that offer loans to farmers were able to stay open for the first six days of the shutdown by using leftover funding. But offices across the country are now closed.
As of Tuesday, the USDA was no longer able to issue new loans for rural development or grants for housing, community facilities and utility companies. Payments stopped being processed for agricultural research and education projects. Statistics routinely published on commodity and livestock production, as well as economic projections, have ceased. And Forest Service work to prevent wildfires has halted, along with staffing for ranger stations and other facilities at the agency’s public recreation sites.
Farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs now have to wait until after the shutdown to receive aid if they have yet to apply for that relief.
— Federal Communications Commission: The FCC has run out of leftover money and began shutting down Thursday afternoon. That means the agency won’t enforce consumer protection and local competition rules, and won’t handle any consumer complaints. About 1,200 employees, or 83 percent of the agency’s workforce, is now furloughed, with the chairman and commissioners remaining on the job.
Just hours before ceasing most agency operations, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai outlined a tentative agenda Thursday for the agency's Jan. 30 meeting, during which the commission is expected to consider changes to how broadband subsidies are handled and proposed rules for combating the use of spoofed caller-ID information. It’s unclear, however, how the agency would handle that next meeting if the government is still shut down at month’s end.
Congress no closer to deal despite House votes to end shutdown
By BURGESS EVERETT and SARAH FERRIS
—Trade pact analysis grinds to a halt: The U.S. International Trade Commission will remain shuttered for the length of the partial government shutdown, raising the possibility that it could delay the release of a highly anticipated report on the economic impact of the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The commission is required to submit the report, which many lawmakers will look toward to inform their positions on the deal, by March 15.
— Launching IPOs: Companies that had expected to enter the stock market for the first time this month have been blocked from launching initial public offerings since the Securities and Exchange Commission has only a handful of staff available solely for emergency situations involving market integrity and investor protection. Those companies will now have to wait until the shutdown is over, potentially causing their agency filings to go stale and making them miss a window for offering their first stock sales.
— Coast Guard: The shutdown has begun to curtail Coast Guard efforts like mariner licensing, boating safety checks and patrolling to ensure fishing laws are enforced. Maintenance for navigational aids is also delayed, as well as training and ship maintenance. “The longer the shutdown lasts, the more difficult it will become for the Coast Guard to maintain mission readiness,” said Coast Guard spokesperson Chad Saylor.
The Trump administration announced a change in policy late Friday, however, ensuring active duty members of the Coast Guard were paid Monday. But checks are not guaranteed for those workers on the service's Jan. 15 payday.
— DHS investigations: While the majority of workers at DHS are kept on during shutdowns, only about a third of the nearly 800 employees in the inspector general’s office are slated to stay on the job. That means far less support staff as the internal watchdog investigates incidents like the deaths of two migrant children in DHS custody this month.
A department official who spoke to POLITICO on the condition of anonymity said those furloughed workers are needed to round up records and interview witnesses to prevent “the investigative trail” from “going stale.”
— The Smithsonian: Nineteen Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo closed to the public on Wednesday, adding thousands more workers to the pool of furloughed federal employees. The shutdown also means that live camera feeds the public uses to watch giant pandas and other animals from afar will go dark.
— Immigration status checks: The E-Verify system DHS runs to help businesses determine whether employees are eligible to work in the U.S. is no longer available due to the shutdown.
— Anti-opioids campaign: Many key staff in charge of coordinating the Trump administration’s response to the opioid crisis have been furloughed, slowing momentum on key projects at the Office of National Drug Control Policy, including the anti-drug campaign the president has touted as one of his main strategies for tackle the epidemic that is killing an average of 115 Americans a day.
Federal employee union sues Trump administration over government shutdown
By CAITLIN EMMA
— Tax filing season: The extended lapse comes at a particularly awkward time for the IRS, which will likely have to redo its shutdown plan this week to prepare for the upcoming filing season — the first in which both taxpayers and the agency will need tonavigate the changes from the tax law Republicans enacted a year ago. Top agency officials predicted even before the shutdown began that the start of the filing season could slip into February, after starting in mid-to-late January in recent years.
About 7 in 8 IRS employees are currently furloughed. But Tony Reardon, president of the National Treasury Employees Union, said last week that the agency would have to call back many more workers, without pay, for filing season.
— D.C. marriages: Couples planning to marry in Washington D.C. can’t get a marriage license since the local court system is funded by Congress and Marriage License Bureau employees were furloughed.
— The EPA: The Environmental Protection Agency, which had enough extra money to operate as usual through the first week of the funding lapse, began shutdown procedures on Monday.
— University research: The shutdown is increasingly complicating the lives of university researchers, who can no longer communicate with affected agencies like the National Science Foundation. Research proposal reviews have ground to a halt.
— FAA training: The union that represents air traffic controllers has complained that a freeze in FAA hiring and closure of the training academy in Oklahoma City is exacerbatingthe yearslong backlog in a field that is already plagued with staffing shortages.
— Justice system: Federal courts are only expected to be able to operate through Jan. 11 by tapping into court fees and other funds not subject to annual appropriations. If the shutdown drags on past that date, each court and federal defender’s office is allowed to determine the staffing resources necessary to support ongoing work.
Margaret Harding McGill, Brianna Ehley, Bernie Becker, Catherine Boudreau, Ted Hesson, Doug Palmer, Tanya Snyder, Jacqueline Klimas, Patrick Temple-West, Rebecca Rainey, Steven Overly, Kimberly Hefling and Adam Behsudi contributed to this report.
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A Balkan border change the West should welcome
Despite the risks, a land swap between Kosovo and Serbia could benefit both countries and the EU.
By Marko Prelec
A pedestrian walks past a wall painted in the colors of the Serbian national flag with a map of Kosovo in the middle, in Belgrade on February 12, 2018 | Andrej Isakovic/AFP via Getty Images
Europe has an intense and understandable fear of changing national boundaries. But discussions about a land swap between Kosovo and Serbia, which have been in a simmering conflict for two decades, deserve careful support.
This means upending years of conventional thinking in Western foreign policy circles. But the tension between Serbia and Kosovo is a major headache for the Continent that needs to be tackled. It feeds instability on the European Union's southeastern flank and presents a major obstacle to integrating the Western Balkans into the bloc.
Serbia doesn’t recognize Kosovo's 2008 independence declaration and officially regards the territory — whose population is mainly ethnic Albanian — as a rebel province. Five EU member countries don't recognize Kosovo either. Most of them, like Spain, have separatist fears of their own. Russia and China keep Kosovo out of the U.N. and in international limbo.
While the impasse continues, neither country has a realistic hope of joining the EU. Brussels has made clear to Belgrade that it must settle its dispute with Kosovo before it can become an EU member.
There is no solution to the Kosovo conundrum without an agreement both sides genuinely support, and a land swap is the key to such a deal. Kosovo would trade its Serb-majority northern municipalities for Albanian-majority parts of Serbia’s southwest. Serbia would recognize Kosovo and lift its opposition to U.N. membership; Kosovo would commit to retaining protections for medieval Serbian monasteries and its remaining Serb population.
The main objection is that changing a border anywhere threatens borders everywhere in the region.
Why would Serbia agree to a deal like this? Because it represents an acknowledgement that American and European policy toward them has failed. Kosovo broke away under international supervision and on the assumption Serbia would eventually have to recognize its independence and territorial integrity. A land swap lets Serbia say: "You tried to do this without us and it didn’t work." Admissions like that are potent, especially when countries grapple with emotionally charged issues like history, identity, and territory.
For its part, Kosovo gets to be a full member of the international community and has a clearer path to EU membership. It could immediately join the Council of Europe, bringing its people the protections of the European Court of Human Rights.
Angela Merkel: No Balkan border changes
Andrew Gray
Macron pours cold water on Balkan EU membership hopes
Why, then, is there so much opposition? Chancellor Angela Merkel said last week “there are attempts to perhaps talk about borders and we can’t do that.” Carl Bildt, who has been involved in the region for almost 30 years, called the idea “a recipe for geopolitical instability.” (On the other hand, Wolfgang Petritsch, the EU’s main negotiator at the Kosovo peace talks, backs the idea.)
The main objection is that changing a border anywhere threatens borders everywhere in the region. Macedonia has a large ethnic Albanian minority that dominates a swath of territory extending to the outskirts of the capital, Skopje; a breakaway would mean an awful war. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Serb-dominated region routinely threatens to secede. Surely a land swap would embolden them?
(From L) Kosovo's President Hashim Thaçi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić speak together prior to the family photo during an EU-Western Balkans Summit in Sofia on May 17, 2018 | Ludovic Marin/AFP via Getty Images
Eight years ago, I went to Macedonia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina for the International Crisis Group to research exactly this threat. I and my Albanian and Serb colleagues concluded the risk was real but manageable. Since then, Macedonia has become far more stable, and has a progressive, multiethnic government; NATO membership is possible as early as next year. The country’s Albanian population is pragmatic, and content to live in a state with good prospects of European integration and prosperity.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Serb Republic is another matter. Its leadership and many of its people really do want to secede. Yet they know it is impossible.
Glance at a map. Their region comprises two halves: a poor, small east along the Serbian border and a larger, richer west abutting Croatia. Joining them is the small self-governing district of Brčko. The Serbs could declare independence tomorrow, but two-thirds or more of their people would be cut off in the west, with no land route to friendly territory. Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitution already gives their region extremely broad autonomy, which would probably be lost in the aftermath of a failed secession.
Many old Balkan hands instinctively recoil from border changes, arguing that they reflect the logic of the horrific ethnic cleansing of the 1990s. Yet those were aggressive acts, and this would be the opposite. Kosovo and Serbia are talking about a mutually beneficial deal, with considerable support among the people who would be most directly affected. It promises to bring some genuine good will, a quality sorely lacking in the region.
Marko Prelec is professor of practice in the School of Public Policy at the Central European University.
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Daniel Aldana Cohen in the News
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PSC researcher, Daniel Aldana Cohen, was part of the speakers for 2018’s Five Thousand Pound Life: Transportation program series discussing the relationship between air travel and greenhouse gas emissions.
Daniel Aldana Cohen will join the Insitute for Advanced Study, School of Social Science (Princeton Campus) for the 2018-2019 academic year. The theme of next year's seminar is Crisis and Critique.
Daniel Aldana Cohen won a Research and Teaching Seed Fund award from the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities.
Daniel Cohen was mentioned in a Zilient article about greening urban spaces. Read more here.
Daniel Aldana Cohen published a paper, "Climate Justice and the Right to the City" with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, Penn Institute for Urban Research, and Perry World House. In his article, Cohen discusses the overlap between climate justice and the "right to the city" agenda.
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At this moment, in the constellation Taurus, a planet is forming in the dust and debris surrounding the star HL Tau. The protoplanet, named HL Tau b, may be the youngest yet discovered.
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A team of British astronomers found HL Tau b when they noticed an extra-bright clump in a radio image of its parent star from the Very Large Array radio telescopes at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory in New Mexico. The young planet is believed to be only a few hundred thousand years old and 930 million miles in diameter. Because its parent star is still developing, the protoplanet won't condense into its final form—a ball of hydrogen and helium gas about the size of Jupiter called a gas giant—for at least another million years, says astronomer Anita Richards, a member of the research team. Further observations will help scientists learn how gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn formed in our own outer solar system.
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Pedal-steel guitarist Jonny Lam joins us in discussing which guitarists would make the best performers for one of the most-watched shows on the planet: the Super Bowl halftime show.
Q: Which guitarist would you like to see play solo at a Super Bowl halftime show?
Jonny Lam — Sinkane, Atomic Bomb Band
A: Being that I’ve been revisiting many of my childhood guitar heroes lately, I would love to see Eric Clapton dust off his Marshall, grab his Gibson 335, and have a “woman tone” party during the halftime show. The first guitar solo I ever learned was Cream’s “I Feel Free” and I’ve taken a lot of inspiration from that, along with exploring more Marshall-esque guitar tones. If not Clapton, then Yngwie Malmsteen! Though that would probably have to be the last Super Bowl ever.
Current obsession: George Benson! A genius, virtuoso, and absolutely unique player with impeccable articulation and incredible feel. His wild energy is really something else, and I love how recklessly he seems to play. He’s just going for it, even though he might fall off the rails (he never does). There is such confidence in his seemingly endless lines and harmonic ideas. Man, he can really wail. (Party on, Wayne!)
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A: Slash and Tremonti, with Myles Kennedy singing. I love Slash’s greasy, slithery style of hard-rock licks full of soulful, rich tone. Tremonti’s PRS with Mesa/Boogie sounds so sweet, and Myles has the best rock voice out there!
Current obsession: I absolutely fell in love with PRS guitars, the tone and attention to detail is second to none. I play a PRS Hollowbody II with a Mesa/Boogie TC-50. I discovered my Mesa/Boogie a few years back, and believe me, I went through a lot of amps before my search ended with a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
John Bohlinger — Nashville Correspondent
A: No one will ever top Prince’s halftime performance, when he cued the clouds to open right as he launched into his "Purple Rain" solo. Nonetheless, I would love to see the original Van Halen crew slog through “Beautiful Girls,” “Eruption,” “You Really Got Me,” and “Running with the Devil.” Football is classic rock.
Current obsession: Strats, probably the most expressive guitar made. Five pickup combinations, a whammy bar, tone and volume controls. If you can’t get it done with that, you can’t get it done.
Rich Osweiler — Associate Editor
A: I love football, but for whatever reason, I loathe faux playing and lip-syncing so much I can barely watch the halftime show. Why not save some money and have a laser-light show or screen highlights from past games? With the exception of a couple pretty memorable performances, Super Bowl halftime is bio break and refill time for me since the commercials are so much more compelling. If I have to choose someone, I’ll go with a member of Raider Nation so we have a presence this year. Carlos Santana!
Current obsession: Sin City. Gypsy jazz phenom Robin Nolan channels Angus Young on his latest release that’s chock-full of AC/DC covers, and it’s killer.
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A: This may be a cop-out, but—Prince. Again. Prince’s death was a big blow to musicians everywhere, especially those who support originality and the ability of music to push cultural boundaries. When I think of a modern player mainstream enough to play the Big Game, I know no one will be able to top the rainstorm epiphany that Prince left on that stage. I’d even accept a repeat performance via hologram. Perhaps a yearly tribute?
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Migrate to Windows 10 Using Microsoft’s Desktop Analytics Service By Russell Smith in Windows 10 | Intermediate
Migrate to Windows 10 Using Microsoft’s Desktop Analytics Service
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This week Microsoft announced the general availability of Desktop Analytics, a new cloud service that integrates with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) to provide insight and intelligence so organizations can make informed decisions about whether Windows endpoints are ready to be upgraded.
Desktop Analytics lets organizations access the telemetry collected from millions of Windows 10 devices to help migrating to new Windows 10 feature updates. Microsoft says that Desktop Analytics lets you do some remarkable things, such as:
Get a comprehensive view into the endpoints, applications, and drivers under management in your ecosystem.
Assess application and driver compatibility with the latest Windows feature updates and receive mitigation recommendations for known issues, as well as advanced insights for line of business apps.
Optimize the set of pilot devices that adequately represents your overall estate using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Microsoft cloud.
Goodbye Windows Analytics
Windows Analytics, the cloud service that Desktop Analytics is designed to replace, is being retired at the end of January 2020. Windows Analytics consists of three components: Upgrade Readiness, Update Compliance, and Device Health. Of the three, only Update Compliance will still be supported beyond the January cutoff. You can find more on Update Compliance here on Petri.
Customers already using Windows Analytics will be able to migrate existing administrator data to Desktop Analytics during the onboarding process. Although, it’s worth mentioning at this point that Desktop Analytics will only be available to customers with the following licenses:
Windows 10 Enterprise E3 or E5 (included in Microsoft 365 F1, E3, or E5)
Windows 10 Education A3 or A5 (included in Microsoft 365 A3 or A5)
Windows Virtual Desktop Access E3 or E5
Desktop Analytics Integrates with System Center Configuration Manager
Desktop Analytics supports devices running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 but Configuration Manager, version 1902, with client version 1902 and update rollup 4500571, are also required before you can use the service. For a complete look at the requirements, see Microsoft’s website here.
Desktop Analytics builds on what we developed with Windows Analytics by adding deeper integration with Configuration Manager and provides a ring-based approach to deployment using health signals. Soon we’ll also integrate Desktop Analytics into Microsoft Intune.
Migrate to Windows 10 Using Microsoft’s New Desktop Analytics Service (Image Credit: Microsoft)
Desktop Analytics (DA) can surface potential compatibility issues with Windows 10 feature updates that might be caused by device hardware, apps, or drivers. Organizations can then act on information provided by DA to solve problems and create test rings for piloting new feature updates before rolling them out more widely in production. DA can automatically recommend which devices should be included in your test deployment rings; monitor the health of devices in your test deployment rings before, during, and after updates have been installed; and track how your deployment is progressing. DA uses various criteria to assess whether apps are compatible with a new Windows 10 feature update, including UAC violations, 16-bit binaries, driver dependency, non-DPI awareness, and more.
Migrate to Windows 10
Because DA supports Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, you can use the service to help with in-place upgrades to Windows 10. And once you’ve upgraded, continue using it to perform in-place upgrades to new Windows 10 feature updates. While traditional wisdom says that wipe-and-reload is the most reliable way to upgrade to a new version of Windows, it is more time-consuming, especially if you don’t have the infrastructure in place to redeploy apps and user settings automatically. Microsoft recommends performing in-place upgrades, both from earlier versions of Windows and to new Windows 10 feature updates. It says improvements in the upgrade process make it more reliable than in the past. There are some scenarios where in-place upgrades are not supported, like moving from a 32-bit to 64-bit version of Windows.
Windows 7 end-of-life is looming (January 2020), so Microsoft has clearly been working hard to get this tool out and make sure that large organizations still on Windows 7 have the right tools to migrate to Windows 10 as smoothly as possible. However, Microsoft is offering organizations the option to pay for security updates to Windows 7 after January 2020 or use its Azure-based Windows Virtual Desktop service, where Windows 7 will also receive security updates for a short period to allow organizations extra time to migrate to Windows 10.
For more information on deploying Desktop Analytics with SCCM, see Microsoft’s website here.
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After nearly a full year of outwardly supporting and defending quarterback Jameis Winston, Bucs head coach Bruce Arians’ comments took a decidedly different turn after Winston threw two interceptions in Tampa Bay’s 28-22 overtime loss to Atlanta to end the season. Winston’s first pass of overtime was a pick-six, his seventh in 2019, which was an NFL record, and perhaps his last pass as a Buccaneer.
Winston is coming off a year in which he led the league in passing with a franchise-record 5,109 yards, becoming the eighth NFL QB to hit the 5,000-yard mark, but also a year in which he became the first passer in league history to throw for at least 30 touchdowns (33) and 30 interceptions in the same season.
“There’s so much good,” Arians said. “There’s so much good and there’s so much outright terrible. So, we have to weigh that and see what happens.”
Bucs QB Jameis Winston and head coach Bruce Arians – Photo by: Getty Images
Winston is set to be a free agent, and the Bucs will have some options in 2020, including bringing him back with a contract extension before he hits free agency in March, using the franchise tag on him or letting him test the free agent waters before making him an offer.
“I would think in a few weeks, yeah,” Arians said about the timetable of the Bucs’ evaluation process. “We’ll have a decision on which way we want to head. Will we let it out? Probably not because you lose your leverage on that one too. Stay tuned.”
Arians and general manager Jason Licht, who drafted Winston, who made $20.92 million in his fifth-year option, with the first overall pick in 2015, will weigh the Bucs’ options as part of the evaluation process.
“Free agency – who’s available,” Arians said. “What’s behind door number two? That’s the first question. As you evaluate for the draft, that’s another question. Are they better than what you have? And then you evaluate and that’s when you make your decisions.”
Arians admitted that the Bucs were going to give Winston the entire 2019 campaign to perform without any real competition, as the team let Ryan Fitzpatrick move on to Miami and had only backup-level QBs behind him in Blaine Gabbert and Ryan Griffin. Despite all of the turnovers – 39 – and the pick-sixes, Winston was never in danger of being benched last year.
“We had to find out,” Arians said. “This is a franchise and we had to find out.”
Bucs QB Jameis Winston – Photo by: Mary Holt/PR
But Arians hinted that if Winston returned he would have a much shorter leash when it comes to turnovers.
“It’s a performance-based business,” Arians said. “If you’re not performing, you get replaced.”
Arians even went so far as to say that the Bucs could win without him.
“With another quarterback? Oh yeah,” Arians said. “We can win with this one [and] we can definitely win with another one too because we’re going to have this defense.”
So what if the Bucs decided not to franchise Winston and let him test the free agent waters to see what his market value actually is. How much interest would there actually be in a prolific, 26-year old passer, who played for three head coaches in five years?
Would opposing coaches see the positives and believe they would be the ones to fix Winston and greatly reduce his interceptions? Or would they look at Winston’s track record of throwing interceptions and fumbling the ball dating back to his days at Florida State and deem him a coach killer and shy away?
How many teams even need a quarterback and would compete with the Bucs to sign Winston? Let’s look at the quarterback situation of the other 31 NFL teams to find out.
Patriots QB Tom Brady – Photo by: Getty Images
Tom Brady is a free agent for the first time in his career and the Patriots don’t have enough weapons on offense to make his return to New England automatic. If Brady does leave the Patriots, it causes a ripple effect throughout the league as teams with relatively good quarterback situations like Tampa Bay and Dallas might be tempted to lure the greatest QB of all time – along with a host of other teams. If the 43-year old Brady leaves, Bill Belichick will likely want a veteran under center, and could be interested in Winston.
Buffalo has a first-round pick invested in Josh Allen, who just took the Bills to the playoffs. This won’t be a possible landing spot for Winston.
New York picked Sam Darnold in the first round two years ago, which rules out the Jets for Winston’s services.
Winston could beat out Josh Rosen, but would want to steer clear of another destination that has Ryan Fitzpatrick. Plus, the Dolphins seem to want to draft a QB in the first round, so count them out, too.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson is the league MVP on the best team in football, so cross the Ravens off the list of potential landing spots for Winston.
All signs point to Ben Roethlisberger’s return in 2020, and the Steelers already have two young QBs on the roster that could be the heir apparent in Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges, so Pittsburgh won’t be in the market for Winston.
Browns QB Baker Mayfield – Photo by: Getty Images
Baker Mayfield is a former first-round pick and the Browns are committed to him being their starter with two years left on his rookie deal.
The Bengals’ top need is at quarterback, but with the first overall pick, it’s a foregone conclusion that LSU’s Joe Burrow, an Ohio native, will wind up in tiger stripes.
The Texans used a first-round pick on DeShaun Watson, who has Houston in the playoffs this year. Houston is thrilled with him and won’t be in the market for Winston.
The Titans had to settle for Marcus Mariota, who is moving on in 2020 after losing his job to Ryan Tannehill this past year. Tannehill is a free agent, but is a fit in Tennessee and it looks like he will re-sign with the Titans, which means Winston won’t wind up in Nashville.
The official word is that the jury is still out on Jacoby Brissett in Indy. The Colts have two things that Winston doesn’t have in Tampa Bay – a really good offensive line and a running game – so pencil the Colts in as a possible suitor.
Colts QB Jacoby Brissett – Photo by: Getty Images
The Jaguars chained themselves to Nick Foles last offseason when they signed him to a massive contract extension, but sixth-round pick Gardner Minshew is the fan favorite and had the better year. Jacksonville will have to pass on Winston.
Kansas City Chiefs (12-4)
Kansas City will be looking to extend the contract of dynamic quarterback Patrick Mahomes this offseason, not pursuing Winston.
With so much guaranteed money invested in Joe Flacco (his release would cost the Broncos $13 million in dead cap money) and a second-round pick invested in Drew Lock, Denver would be hard-pressed to make a run at Winston.
Las Vegas Raiders (7-9)
Derek Carr has seemed to be on thin ice with Jon Gruden over the last two years, and that’s after throwing for 4,054 yards this year with 21 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Can you imagine how crazy Gruden would get over Winston’s 30 INTs? Still, Gruden believes he can fix almost any QB, so Las Vegas is an option.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden – Photo by: Trevor Sikkema/PR
The Philip Rivers era seems to be coming to an end with the Chargers and they’ll need a new, younger, dynamic QB in L.A. With 1,000-yard receivers like Keenan Allen and Mike Williams and tight end Hunter Henry, as well as running backs Melvin Gordon and Austin Ekeler, the Chargers might intrigue Winston.
The Eagles signed former first-round pick Carson Wentz to a lucrative contract extension, so Philadelphia doesn’t have a need for Winston.
Dak Prescott will be a free agent and had a year that rivaled Winston with 4,902 yards and 30 TDs, but with far fewer interceptions (11). Mike McCarthy is taking over in Dallas, but it seems like Jerry Jones wants Prescott to remain with the Cowboys.
Giants QB Daniel Jones – Photo by: Getty Images
The Giants just invested a first-round pick in Daniel Jones, so New York is off the list of possible Winston suitors.
With Washington picking Dwayne Haskins in the first round last year, the Redskins won’t be interested in Winston.
Aaron Rodgers is still in his prime and winning division titles in Green Bay, so the Packers won’t be in the market for Winston.
Kirk Cousins has one more year left on his deal in 2020, and just delivered a big playoff win for the Vikings. Winston won’t be in purple this season.
The Bears seem committed to former first-round QB Mitchell Trubisky despite mixed results. Signing Winston at such a premium price would mean Chicago would have to give up on Trubisky, which they don’t want to do.
Lions QB Matthew Stafford – Photo by: Getty Images
The Lions would take a $24.8 million dead cap hit if they pulled the plug on Matthew Stafford, so he’ll remain the starter and Detroit won’t be in the market for Winston.
Drew Brees will be a free agent in 2020, but it’s hard to see him leaving New Orleans, especially after a 13-3 record and a bitter playoff loss at home. Besides, the Saints like Teddy Bridgewater, who could be re-signed as a cheaper Brees’ heir apparent over the more expensive Winston.
Matt Ryan didn’t have a great year, but releasing the 35-year old QB would result in a $33.55 million dead cap hit that the Falcons can’t withstand. Winston won’t wind up in Atlanta.
Cam Newton, 30, is set to make $18.6 million in 2020, and his release would only result in a $2 million cap hit. A coaching change has everything in flux with the Panthers right now, so Winston can’t be ruled out in Carolina.
San Francisco 49ers (13-3)
Jimmy Garoppolo led the 49ers to the NFC West title and signed a huge contract two years ago. The 49ers won’t be in the mix for Winston.
Pro Bowler Russell Wilson just signed a huge contract extension and has the Seahawks deep into the playoffs once again. Seattle won’t be interested in Winston.
Rams head coach Sean McVay and QB Jared Goff – Photo by: Getty Images
The Rams have a fortune invested in first-round draft pick Jared Goff, who is on his second contract. Los Angeles won’t be the landing spot for Winston.
The Cardinals just invested the first overall pick in Kyler Murray, so they are set at the quarterback position for years to come.
Of the 31 other NFL teams, these are the franchises – all five of them – that could have an interest in Winston if he hits free agency.
If Tampa Bay decides to go in a different direction and pursue another option at quarterback, the pickings might actually be slim for Winston, who is a dynamic passer, but also has a dangerous penchant for turning the ball over at a record rate, as he has over 100 turnovers since 2015, which is the most in the NFL over that span. Remember, free agency is a two-way street, and Winston will have just as much say in his final destination as the teams courting him.
Two of those teams on this list – the Panthers and the Chargers – had worse records than the Bucs. Carolina hit the reset button with the head coaching position with Matt Rhule as the replacement for Ron Rivera, who took over the Redskins. If Rhule wants to keep Newton as the starter, immediately count Carolina out for Winston’s services. If not, Winston’s dynamic passing ability may be sought after by Tampa Bay’s division rival.
Raiders coach Jon Gruden – Photo by: Getty Images
The Chargers might be intriguing due to the weaponry Anthony Lynn has assembled, but would Winston, who grew up in the south, want to move to the West Coast and live in Los Angeles? And are the Chargers going to be any better than the Buccaneers in terms of getting to the playoffs?
What about the Raiders or the Colts, both of whom finished 7-9 along with Tampa Bay? The Raiders are moving from Oakland to Las Vegas and Gruden seems to be as indecisive as ever when it comes to his quarterback situation. If he doesn’t want Carr, Gruden could opt for Winston, whom he has liked from afar. (Ironically, Carr could be an ideal fit in Tampa Bay if this happens.)
The Colts can be an intriguing option for Winston as they have effective receivers in Zach Pascal and T.Y. Hilton, as well as a young, promising running back in Marlon Mack, who went over 1,000 yards last year. The Colts also have an improving offensive line that features All Pro guard Quenton Nelson. Winston would be a clear upgrade over Brissett, so Indianapolis would likely be in play for him in free agency.
Patriots QB Tom Brady, OC Josh McDaniels & HC Bill Belichick – Photo by: Getty Images
The last team is New England – if Brady wants to leave the Patriots or if Bill Belichick wants to begin a youth movement with his older, veteran team. Belichick might not like Winston’s penchant for turnovers – unless he thinks he can break Winston of some bad habits. If Winston leaves, does that put Tampa Bay in the hunt for Brady, the greatest quarterback of all time? Would Winston love to have the opportunity to play for Belichick, the greatest coach of all time?
That would certainly be an interesting scenario, wouldn’t it, Bucs fans?
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Alldaway 2.0 Jan. 10, 2020 at 9:58 am
There will be a surprise team like always due to the nature of UFA if Winston hits the open market IMO.
But to me I think the Bucs tag Winston this year, and draft a QB to give the franchise options long term. The big decision with Winston happens in 2021 with the end of the current CBA.
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Rating: +10. From 20 votes.
surferdudes Jan. 10, 2020 at 10:01 am
No way Belichick would put up with Winston’s turnovers, and Bill isn’t a QB whisper. Of all the teams mentioned, what would they be willing to pay? How hard of a sell to fans, and owners would Winston be? You can mention the passing yards, and TD’s, but would he be viewed as the Uber crutch grabber, who settled a rape allegation out of court, and holds the turnover record the last five years. The QB who has only had one winning season in five. I’m not sure there’s an owner, or fan base anywhere that’s clamoring for Winston. Let the market set his price. He owes us the right to match any offer. What if he wants to leave? I know he said he wants to remain a Buc, but what if he’d rather start fresh somewhere else, even being a back up to Wentz for his favorite childhood team Philly. Wentz get’s hurt a lot, chances are he’d play some games for them. More going into this then just what the fans, and Bucs want. There’s a line from a blues song. You say you want to leave, and find a brand new home. Honestly baby I don’t think that’s wrong. So if you want to leave, baby please, that’s fine by me. Kingfish
awwdembucs Jan. 10, 2020 at 10:08 am
I think the Bucs will tag Winston. We as fan’s have seen pretty much the same kind of play from Winston. So will one more year under center change very much. I guess this is a 30 million dollar question.
Rating: -10. From 16 votes.
Buc stops here Jan. 10, 2020 at 11:17 am
Maybe. The one hesitation could be that Winston threw a lot of interceptions in college. Not as many as in the NFL, but he has a tendency to do that ever since he played for Florida State. Also, if they tag him who are they giving up for that kind of money? They cannot sign all of the defensive players they want to keep, or they have to get rid of one of their two tight ends, etc. – you get the picture.
Rating: +8. From 10 votes.
Bucs stop I AGREE with you really do. The point I was making is what the organization will do. IMO this is what Winston is. I was onboard with drafting him. Now however I’ve seen enough.
Dman Jan. 10, 2020 at 10:21 am
Would love to be a fly on the wall after Winton’s first game with Belichick and a pick six ending a game with a loss!!! Yeah, that’s not happening!!!!
dbenn2012 Jan. 10, 2020 at 12:39 pm
True, we’d never see the Goat end a season with a pick 6 ….
Mark Cook Jan. 10, 2020 at 11:11 pm
Would be the same conversation he had with Brady last Saturday.
Rating: +3. From 3 votes.
Badtimes Jan. 10, 2020 at 10:32 am
Per this article there are 5 teams that might have an interest in Winston. But all of those 5 teams will need to move on from the QB they already have. That puts 5 more QB’s in the market, and maybe even Bridgewater. If Cincy cuts or trades Dalton you have another QB in the mix. Then there are the QB’s in the draft. If the Bucs don’t tag Winston, I think Winston will find that he is not in high demand. He may not see an offer that is anymore than backup QB money. The Bucs may then be able to get Winston at a much lower price than expected.
LVBUC2 Jan. 11, 2020 at 7:49 am
I agree, the Bucs should not bid against there selves. I can’t see any team paying Jameis more than 27 million.
martinii Jan. 10, 2020 at 10:58 am
Hell, I don’t know, I read an article the other day that quoted Carson Palmer saying Winston will absolutely turn it around in his second year under BA. Said the system is so complex it can’t be learned in one year. Bradshaw threw a lot of INT’s but he won a lot of games, so did Farve. When you throw the ball 40-50 times a game you’re going to have a lot of Int’s, and a lot of yards. One thing we haven’t done is put a real competitor behind Winston. (and I don’t consider Fitzmagic a in that group.) Draft some talent from the 3rd RD or FA and put some pressure on Jameis like you do at every other position on the team. With a little work on the O-Line and RB maybe we can see some W’s. Hell I don’t know. I’m not sure this team will ever have another good season.
GottaJaboo Jan. 10, 2020 at 10:59 am
Looks like we have some Gator honks in the comments here. Funny. Winston is done in Tampa but, like many before him, he has simply used Tampa as he elevates towards greatness elsewhere. Lolz at off the field problems. Idiot.
spartan Jan. 10, 2020 at 11:11 am
I don’t think the Bucs even need to tag Winston. At least not with the Franchise tag. As indicated the pickings are slim; I don’t see the Pats being interested and 3 of the other teams have a top 10 pick.
Great article Scott. I agree with absolutely everything you wrote about those teams except one – the San Diego Chargers. Most mock drafts have the Chargers at #6 picking Justin Herbert from Oregon. If that happens rule Winston out. No one in their right mind would pick Winston and his turnovers dating back to Florida State (when he was drafted) over Herbert. Those other four teams – anything is possible.
swashbuckler2002 Jan. 10, 2020 at 11:32 am
I’m very interested in how other teams value Winston. I’d love to let him test FA to see what he’d be offered, because I don’t think anyone out there values him as much as the Bucs do.
BUC-ASS-BOB Jan. 10, 2020 at 2:39 pm
Bla Bla Bla no team is interested in signing Jameis Winston as a starter only the Bucs are that stupid!
scubog Jan. 11, 2020 at 5:28 am
And no other team was interested in Suh or Barrett.
Horse Jan. 10, 2020 at 4:11 pm
Good luck on any body changing Winston.
If we keep him and he follows his last 5 years pattern then we will have another year of crap. If he all of a sudden turns it around, then we have to determine has he seen the light or was some of it just luck.
Anyway it’s how much of a risk the Glazers wants to take on 26 million dollars,
BigSombrero Jan. 10, 2020 at 4:50 pm
Sorry SR, but your calculus on one team is way off. The Steelers.
You say the team is already stocked at the position, but I strongly disagree. Mason Rudolph and Devlin Hodges are not the long term solution there. They weren’t even decent short term solutions. Frankly, neither may be good enough to even be back ups. And Big Ben was drafted after Eli and Phillip Rivers who are both likely done in the NFL. Plus Big Ben has been hurt the last two or three years. Then you have Bradshaw saying he’s intrigued. The Steelers have a defense and a rushing attack, plus some good talent at WR. Then there’s the question of cap space. Big Ben has 2 more guaranteed years, but if the Steelers are willing to deal AB and let Leveon Bell walk, you don’t think they’ll be able to unload Big Ben to New England, LAC, Carolina, Vegas, or some other team?
None of us like the number of interceptions or fumbles. I’m sure not willing to get rid of the 33 TD’s, 5,000+ yards, heart and work ethic of # 3 until someone can show me who’s lining up under center in his place. As I often say, you don’t dump your girlfriend because she got a few zits until you have a better date for the Prom. The projected available dates (QB’s) look pretty homely to me.
Here is a interesting question to ponder. How many QBs would throw for 5000 yards and 30 TD’s if they didn’t care if they threw int’s
twspin Jan. 11, 2020 at 12:50 pm
I think we franchise him this upcoming season. If he plays well, he gets that big contract. If not..its on to career backup status for elsewhere.
Rating: -1. From 5 votes.
MikeJ813 Jan. 12, 2020 at 7:13 am
Some of the names that are Being tossed around to replace winston By posters are interesting: Andy dalton, Derek Carr, Matt stafford=no playoff wins… rivers= not mobile behind this Oline and also throws a lot of picks.. Brady= goat but isn’t getting any younger, also very immobile.. all of these QBs havent had the turnover numbers that winston had last few years true but also haven’t had the offensive production he’s had. So Bringing these guys in, I don’t see the benefit of. Franchise winston, if we fix the Oline and running game and he’s not better in year 2 of this offense Then u let him walk that way his replacement inherits a good Oline and running game, not this shitshow that we currently have
iowabucs Jan. 13, 2020 at 2:46 pm
There are only 5 teams in the entire league, that could even reasonably see Jameis as a possible upgrade. Why are we even considering him? I would rather have the QB from every team on that list (with the possible exception of Rivers.)
Let him go. This team is too loaded with talent to let Jameis hold them back any longer. Evans and Godwin will make life bearable for whoever takes future snaps.
SOXX Jan. 14, 2020 at 1:49 pm
Let him go so we can win. If Tampa would of used Griffin instead of Winston we of won more games. I have never seen Winston throw a pass too early, they are always too late. What was he thinking on his last play in Tampa? Time to move on.
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Arizona Car Accident Statistics
Auto accidents are all too common in Arizona – in 2018 alone there were 127,056 motor vehicle accidents. Even though this number is below the total number of crashes in 2016 and 2017, it is still significantly higher than the number of crashes that happened in 2014 (109,872) and the number that occurred in 2015 (117,054).
Sadly, 916 of Arizona’s 2018 motor vehicle crashes ended in death – the total number of fatalities from car wrecks in 2018 was 1,010. Another 36,507 injury accidents occurred in 2018, resulting in a total of 53,376 injuries.
Below, you can review more of the notable statistics about car accidents in Arizona in 2018, including statistics about economic losses from car accidents, and the main causes of these crashes.
Learning more about accidents in Arizona will not only give you a better understanding of the dangers of navigating our state’s roads, it may also help you understand how you can lower your risk of an accident. If you know why accidents are most likely to happen, you can take steps to avoid dangerous situations that increase the risk of a dangerous crash.
If you were involved in an accident that was caused by the actions or negligence of another, you may be able to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for losses associated with the crash. Our Phoenix auto accident attorneys at Phillips Law Group can be your guide through the entire legal process.
Overview of Accident Statistics
The Arizona Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Crash Facts 2018 publication contains numerous statistics about motor vehicle crashes in the state. These statistics can give you a much better idea about the types of accidents that are occurring, the vehicles involved, and why accidents are happening.
Here are the numbers of certain types of crashes in 2018:
Urban accidents: 104,404
Rural accidents: 22,652
Alcohol-related crashes: 4,651
Pedestrian crashes: 1,764
Pedalcycle crashes: 1,279
Motorcycle accidents: 2,738
Multi-vehicle crashes: 108,326
Single-vehicle collisions: 18,730
There is a much higher risk of accidents in urban areas, possibly because there is more traffic in these areas. You can also see there were a significant number of alcohol-related crashes, as drunk driving continues to be a problem year after year, and not just in Arizona.
Driving in Maricopa County may be riskier than any other county in Arizona, as more than 70 percent of car accidents (93,813) happened in this county.
Fatal Crash Statistics
Of the 916 fatal crashes, 242 were alcohol related. That is more than 25 percent of that total number of fatal crashes. When you consider how severely alcohol can impair drivers’ vision, judgment and reaction time, it is not a shock that it would contribute to so many accidents year after year.
The number of fatal accidents in urban areas (536) outpaced the number of fatal accidents in rural areas (380). There were also more fatal multi-vehicle accidents (618) than single vehicle accidents (298).
As you might expect, fatal accidents are quite common during the Christmas and New Year holidays. There were 20 fatal crashes during these holidays in 2018, causing a total of 21 deaths.
There were 1.53 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Arizona in 2018. There were a lot fewer injuries per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (80.70).
Statistics on Crash Victims
In 2018, 261 people were killed in crashes that involved alcohol and another 2,951 suffered injuries in these types of crashes.
Some other notable statistics include:
281 people got killed in speed-related accidents
20,800 were injured in speeding accidents
While 280 people were killed in crashes while using a safety device, 290 were killed in crashes where they were not using a safety device
87 drivers who were 24 years old or younger were killed in crashes in 2018
Another 8,207 drivers who were 24 years old or younger were killed in crashes in 2018
Economic Losses from Motor Vehicle Crashes
Crashes have a huge economic impact on victims and their families due to the medical bills and costs of property damage. In 2018, auto accidents in Arizona resulted in $19.3 billion in economic losses. This includes the following costs:
$9,638,070,440 for fatalities
$2,012,858,265 for suspected serious injuries
$3,790,331,370 for suspected minor injuries
$2,935,858,662 for possible injuries
$971,532,087 just for property damage
As you might expect, given the number of crashes in Maricopa County, this county suffered the biggest economic impact from car accidents in 2018 ($11,374,012,434). This includes:
$4.7 billion for fatalities
$5.9 billion for injuries
$730 million due to property damage
Types and Causes of Arizona Car Crashes
Speeding and alcohol have already been mentioned as major contributing factors to crashes, and the injuries and deaths that can result from car crashes. However, there are many other factors that contribute to accidents.
Peak Times/Dates for Accidents
There are certain times of day when accidents were more likely to happen in 2018 on Arizona roadways.
October was the month with the most crashes
Friday was the peak day for crashes
Saturday was the day with most fatal crashes during the week
Saturday was also the peak day for motorcycle accidents
The date with the most crashes was Valentine’s Day (611 accidents)
The peak hour for accidents was 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The peak hour for fatal crashes was 8 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Believe it or not, there were more accidents during daylight hours than at night:
90,127 crashes happened during the day, resulting in 428 deaths and injuries to 38,053 people
30,939 accidents happened at night, including accidents on lit and non-lit roads; these accidents resulted in 481 deaths and 12,885 injuries
Types of Multi-Vehicle Crashes
The most common type of crash in 2018 was a rear end crash. There were 48,073 of these types of crashes in 2018, making up 44 percent of the total number of crashes. Here are the statistics on the other kinds of accidents:
17,857 left turn accidents (16 percent of all crashes)
1,875 head-on accidents (1.73 percent of all accidents)
18,260 sideswipe crashes (17 percent of all crashes)
168 U-turn crashes (0.16 percent of all accidents)
730 crashes with an unknown cause (0.67 percent of all accidents)
Pedestrian Crashes
Unfortunately, pedestrian deaths have increased in recent years. Since 2014, pedestrian deaths have gone up 58 percent. In Phoenix, pedestrian deaths have doubled since 2010. In 2018, 1,537 pedestrians suffered injuries in auto accidents and 245 pedestrians got killed in crashes.
Many pedestrian deaths happened at night in places with no crosswalks, which highlights the importance of being extremely careful as a pedestrian at night when the road is not marked to warn drivers of pedestrians.
Bicyclists were much less likely to get killed in crashes than pedestrians in 2018. Just 24 pedalcyclists died in crashes in 2018. This was a drop of 25 percent from 2017. There was also a more than 14 percent decrease in bicyclist injuries from 2017 to 2018 (1,182 injuries in 2018 compared to 1,380 injuries in 2017).
Accidents Caused by Driver Violations
A total of 125,272 accidents were the result of some type of driver violation. This includes:
Running a stop sign (1,070 accidents)
Speeding (42,652 accidents)
Failing to yield (21,755 accidents)
Improper turn (4,804 crashes)
Unsafe lane change (8,753 collisions)
Following too close (8,801 accidents)
Failing to stay in a lane (5,391 accidents)
Crossing a median (65 accidents)
Disregarding a traffic signal (5,344 crashes)
As you might have guessed, distracted driving was a culprit in thousands of accidents in Arizona in 2018. A total of 57,514 accidents were the result of some type of distraction, including:
1,425 crashes caused by distraction from an electronic device
3,190 from distractions inside the vehicle, such as eating or drinking
814 caused by manually operating some type of electronic device
955 caused by a distracting passenger
431 caused by talking on a handheld device
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At Phillips Law Group, we are committed to fighting for the rights of those who have been injured in a car accident caused by the actions or negligence of another driver. We believe that if you suffered harm through no fault of your own, you deserve both compassion and compensation for your condition.
We offer free case evaluations to any Arizona resident who believes he or she may have cause to file an insurance claim or lawsuit. During an evaluation, one of our Phoenix personal injury attorneys will assess the merits of your claim and offer guidance on how to best pursue legal recourse for your losses.
Our firm operates on a contingency fee basis. This means that if you choose to hire our firm to fight your legal battle, there is never a cost to you unless we obtain a favorable outcome for your claim.
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New Hong Kong: Authentic Chinese Food Hiding in Plain Sight
Laura Hahnefeld | October 11, 2012 | 4:00am
If you are on the hunt for a new favorite place for Chinese food — real Chinese food — New Hong Kong Restaurant isn't the kind of place you might plan on visiting, even though you've probably driven by it more times than you can remember.
From the outside, the restaurant seems to have stopped in time. Its weathered orange and sea foam green Chinese façade and neon sign (which spells out the restaurant's original name, Hong Kong Restaurant) conjure an image of an establishment whose heyday was decades ago.
Inside is more of the same: A once-grand arched entryway decorated with Chinese symbols gives way to a room of worn red carpet and dark, wood-paneled walls dotted with Asian artwork. If it weren't for the drop ceiling, a soundtrack of pop hits from the '80s, and a purring Pepsi machine, one might think little, if any, attention has been paid to the place, on the busy northwest corner of Indian School Road and 24th Street.
New Hong Kong Restaurant
2328 East Indian School Road
Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Shredded pork with seaweed soup (serves 4): $7.95
Beef brisket with daikon hot pot: $10.95
Singapore rice noodles: $8.95
Spare ribs with pumpkin:$10.95
But then there is the food and, with it, the realization that despite its appearance, New Hong Kong is very much alive — with a pulsating culinary heart.
New Hong Kong Restaurant in Phoenix Is Up For Sale
Here, tangled nests of expertly prepared stir-fried noodles, trembling clay pots nearly blowing off their lids to expose steaming, flavor-packed broths, and moist, marinated meats represent the well-balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and deftness of Cantonese cooking techniques.
It's enough to make you kick yourself for not stopping in sooner.
Blame the self-abuse on one man: Jian Yu. A longtime chef in his hometown of Kaiping, in China's Guangdong province, Yu brought his family to Phoenix in 1997. His cooking developed a reputation among Chinese residents, who followed him from one restaurant gig to the next until he took over Hong Kong Restaurant (adding the word "New") seven years ago.
"He's very picky," says Mei Yu, Jian's daughter and a server working alongside her mom. "He's a picky eater — picky about food and picky about ingredients. If he doesn't like the looks of something he's shopping for that day, he won't make the dish it's used in."
If you aren't given the Chinese menu, ask for it. It's got the dishes you've come for, not the ones on the Americanized menu or value buffet, something the Yus have kept in place for western palates. The six-plus pages, including a separate sheet for specials, include an enormous number of options, all with minimal descriptions, some written in Chinese. It can be daunting. But you could do worse than start with the most familiar. Better yet: If Mei's on hand, tell her what you like and let her do the rest.
In true Cantonese tradition, soup is served before a meal, and at New Hong Kong, the soups are a good place to start. West Lake soup, made with chunks of chopped beef and tofu bobbing in broth made thick with corn starch, has a smooth and mellow taste. And a shredded pork and seaweed soup, deep green and packed with chunks of black Chinese mushrooms, is simple and delectably salty. For a kick, add a few shakes of white pepper.
The Cantonese are best known for their expertise in stir-fry, but steaming and deep-frying also come into play. Jian Yu is a master at all three, and there isn't a dish at New Hong Kong that will be served less than perfect in its preparation.
Yu's salt-and-pepper chicken wings and pork chops may be two of the best-kept deep-fried secrets in the Valley. The wings arrive moist with a golden brown, delicately crisp coating; the chunks of pork are heartier and crunchier. Both are enhanced with diced garlic, onions, and Thai chile peppers.
You've probably had house chow mein and Singapore rice noodles before, but Yu's versions, deftly prepared and bold in flavor, are worth a comparison. The Hong Kong-style house chow mein features browned, crispy fried noodles loaded with a glistening pile of stir-fried shrimp, Chinese mushrooms, chunks of fish, and slices of bright red barbecue pork. Even better is the Singapore rice noodle. Its barbecue pork and shrimp mix with egg and bean sprouts in stir-fried vermicelli whose curry seasoning makes it especially addictive.
Cantonese cuisine incorporates nearly all forms of edible meats. "There is a Chinese saying," Mae says smiling, "that we will eat any animal whose back faces the sky."
There aren't any snails or snakes on the menu, but offal lovers won't have to look too hard to find a dish that incorporates fish maw, pork stomach, or sweet-and-sour pig feet. The latter can be found in the handwritten portion of the menu, which Mae says is most popular with the older Chinese guests. Featuring hunks of gelatinous trotters covered in a pool of thick brown sauce — sweet, vinegary, gingery, and dark as sin — the taste may be best described as something akin to barbecued gummy bears. An interesting dish, to be sure, but probably not one I would order again.
In the more familiar realm, there is an excellent dish of spare ribs with pumpkin. Featuring chunks of braised, bone-in pork mixed with soft cubes of Chinese pumpkin and embellished with seasonings of garlic, soy, and star anise, the taste — savory, licorice-like, and slightly sweet — could be reminiscent of a Chinese-style Thanksgiving dinner. Simpler but no less stellar is the famous Cantonese dish black pepper beef filet. Its slices of deep, dark beef are thicker than most, and Jian prepares them rare enough for a tender, peppery bite best enjoyed with stir-fried crunchy onions and scallions.
And for seafood lovers, soft pieces of sautéed white fish in the spicy seafood sauce known as XO should satisfy nicely.
But perhaps the form of cooking Jian Yu is the fussiest about (and the most adept at) is the clay pot. Sometimes labeled as "hot pot," this ancient technique prepares food in unglazed, water-soaked clay vessels that release steam during the cooking process. Yu insists on purchasing his clay pots in San Francisco and prizes them so highly that he washes them all himself.
They arrive at your table shaking and nearly boiling over, their lids removed to reveal a cloud of steam and the intoxicating aromas of the ingredients within: a mouthwatering magic act of — ta-da! — Chinese comfort food. There are chunks of tender beef brisket and large white pieces of radish-like daikon with bits of star anise and chunks of ginger; nuggets of strongly flavored bone-in mutton cut with flat yellow pieces of bean curd and fermented bean curd paste; and chewy spirals of pork stomach with scallions and peppercorns that, despite its offal-ness, was the clear winner at my table.
You should inquire about Jian Yu's sticky rice balls. They're not on the menu, but he sometimes has them left over from large parties or simply has made a batch of this beloved treat from his childhood. The size of baseballs, these orbs of fried sticky rice have a golden, crispy coating as delicate as spun silk and are filled with sweet, fatty Chinese bacon and sausage. As if they couldn't be made any more delectable, Yu serves them with a thick sauce made of dried sweet plums, which, naturally, he pits himself.
As painfully shy as he is picky, personally thanking Jian Yu for his one-man show is next to impossible. But something tells me coming back for another visit is thanks enough.
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The more things change, the more they stay the same
[Control Units] [Gang Validation] [California] [ULK Issue 45]
by a California prisoner May 2015 permalink
As early as October 2012, the administrators of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) have relentlessly advocated to the public how the step-down program (SDP) is an improvement upon the gang validation policies/practices that previously existed. But history informs us that any mantra of change being presented by the powers that be means more of the same, literally.
On a day in March 2015, I was the sole prisoner transferred out of Corcoran SHU via special transportation, as the warden issued some type of "special order" for me to be housed at CCI Tehachapi SHU. I have yet to see this "special order." I'm not going to get into the litany of horrendous living conditions that exist here at this point and time, however, I've witnessed countless prisoners be issued bogus rule violation reports (CDC 115 RVRs) and then coerced to start over and repeat the step that they were just in. This subjects the prisoner to being interned to indefinite solitary confinement status once again, as there are no mechanisms in place that would prohibit and/or prevent this process from reoccurring. It's nothing more than the same old barbaric and dehumanizing gang validation policies and practices.
For example, the most prominent reason for prisoners being issued CDC 115 RVRs is because their name has been found in a "kite" that was written by another prisoner. Not only is this contrary to our primary 5 core demands from the mass hunger strikes, in relation to behavior-based "individual accountability," but it is also contrary to the new SDP policy. In particular, CDCR memorandum dated 9 August 2013 states in part on page 4:
"At times this information includes a list of names or other personal information being found in another offender's possession that has some nexus to STG activity or behavior. During the DRB reviews, the offender whose name is simply on the list (versus the individual being in actual possession of the list) will not be held accountable for the contents."
But wait, it gets even better my people. While at Corcoran, counter-intelligence officer S. Niehus searched my personal legal property in February 2015 and stole ("confiscated") my legal exhibits for active legal cases under the false premise of it being gang-related contraband. In my first level 602 appeal interview with Institutional Gang Investigator Sergeant Pierce, he told me:
"Corcoran's litigation office has confirmed [your] active legal cases and that the confiscated materials were indeed legal exhibits for said court cases, but he is going to retain possession of them, as CDCR has deemed the materials to be gang-related contraband per CCR Title 15 Section 3378."
It can't be both ways! Either they're legal exhibits or not. This type of subjective rationale makes it fundamentally impossible to challenge these bogus allegations of gang activity, because no sooner do we get evidence that refutes these ridiculous allegations, it is then stolen under the falsity of being gang-related. How is this not more of the same old policies and practices? But more importantly, how can we win under these circumstances? It is imperative that the people send letters and emails to M.D. Stainer, Susan Hubbard, Scott Kernan and others in CDCR's headquarters in Sacramento, California to voice your outrage on this contradiction.
MIM(Prisons) adds: In the meantime, we will also fight from the angle of publicizing these abuses via our independent media resources (Under Lock & Key and prisoncensorship.info). We also fight injustice by offering educational materials and study groups to raise the political understanding of anyone with an interest in putting a permanent end to false imprisonment, torture via inhumane long-term isolation, and an oppressive state and military which tries to bully the entire world. The more we understand our oppression, the better equipped we will be to fight against it effectively.
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Build Your Future Arizona Established to Level the Playing Field for Careers in Construction
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ALACHUA, Fla., Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- With a focus on empowering people to build their future, Build Your Future Arizona (BYF Arizona) was established through a private-sector, industry-driven campaign of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation in partnership with the national Build Your Future (BYF) initiative. BYF Arizona showcases the incredible opportunities available for people to find fulfilling, high-paying careers in the construction professions — careers that can be started right out of high school, with minimum training, and allow for earning money while you learn.
The campaign is led by a steering committee made up of representatives from the more than 35 construction businesses who have invested over two million dollars in the effort thus far. The initiative is supported by a number of community partners, including the American Subcontractors Association of Arizona (ASA), Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), Arizona Masonry Council (AMC), Associated Minority Contractors of Arizona (AMCA) and the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA - Valley of the Sun Chapter).
"To me, BYF Arizona is our industry's effort to educate and inform the Greater Phoenix community about what many of us have known for quite some time: that individuals can make a great living and build a lifelong career in construction," shares Mike Brewer, Steering Committee Chair, CEO of Brewer Companies/Benjamin Franklin Plumbing.
BYF Arizona aims to provide education about a great path to success that the community may not have known about. For those who do not believe four-year colleges are a good fit — or who do not believe the debt is worth the value received — they can achieve their dreams via professional construction careers.
The first step is raising awareness about the high-potential careers available in the skilled crafts. In addition, BYF Arizona is working to increase applications to employers, decrease time to productivity and increase retention. Find more information at Arizona.byf.org.
"BYF Arizona will lead the way in educating people on how rewarding it is to be a craft professional and restore respect and pride to those wearing hard hats and building Arizona," states Mike Bontrager, Steering Committee Fundraising Chair, SW region president of Adolfson & Peterson Construction.
Despite positive trends and record levels of construction activity in the Greater Phoenix area, 93% of respondents in a 2016 survey said the labor shortage is preventing their business from growing. There are an estimated 155,000 additional openings projected in construction through September of 2022. The industry has come together to create solutions that ensure continued prosperity for individuals and economic growth for the Greater Phoenix region.
"Construction drives the economy in Arizona. As one of the fastest growing states, it is imperative that we have a construction workforce available to meet the relocation and expansion needs of our businesses. We have over 200 people moving to Phoenix daily and they need a place to call home. We need a qualified workforce to build Arizona," said Todd Sanders, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation.
It is not too late to join the initiative. BYF Arizona will be a multi-year effort and there are many ways to get involved — including as an investor. For more information, contact BYF Arizona Project Manager Josh Umar at jumar@phoenixchamber.com or 602.495.6489.
In addition, while BYF resources are available for any organization, BYF partners have the ability to customize material with their own branding and information, which can contribute greatly to the success of their individual state campaigns. For more information on partnering with BYF, please visit byf.org.
About Build Your Future — Build Your Future (BYF) is a national image enhancement and recruitment initiative for the construction industry. Its mission is to recruit the next generation of craft professionals by making career and technical education a priority in secondary schools, shifting negative public perception about careers in the construction industry and providing a path from ambition, to training, to job placement as a craft professional. BYF provides a number of resources to assist industry, education and military organizations in achieving these goals. For more information, visit byf.org.
About the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation — Launched in 2016, the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation carries out charitable and education objectives by conducting research, forming partnerships and hosting events focused on education, workforce development, wellness and community development.
Contact: Jennifer Wilkerson
10.16.2019 888.622.3720 x 6908
marketing@nccer.org
SOURCE Build Your Future
http://www.byf.org
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Nanotechnology opens up new ways to harvest energy
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Harvesting heat from car exhausts to transform it into electricity
Professor Mike Reece’s research group is developing new materials to transform waste heat into useful electrical energy in partnership with European Thermodynamics Ltd.
Materials processing and transportation generates a large amount of waste heat energy – such as car exhaust. Yet with the right technology, this waste can become a valuable source of useful energy.
Thermoelectric nanomaterials
Mike Reece has been developing thermoelectric nanomaterials that can convert waste heat into useful electrical energy.
There are many possible applications for this technology. For example, it could be used in devices designed to harvest heat from car exhausts and transform it into electricity, which in turn could power the car’s air conditioning.
It could also be useful in deep space missions, where solar energy cannot be relied on. Thermoelectric nanomaterials could be used to transform energy from encapsulated radioactive heat sources into electricity.
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European Thermodynamics Ltd (ETL) specialises in heat management and thermoelectric devices.
The ImpactQM funding enabled an initial collaborative industrial project involving Mike and, a then post-doctoral research assistant, Haixue Yan. “Within weeks we were producing new thermoelectric materials,” Mike recalls. “It quickly opened up a major research area that is contributing to the larger research effort at QM to develop energy related materials that contribute to reducing energy consumption and pollution.
“The materials that I am developing are best made by densifying powders at high temperatures (usually higher than 1,000°C).” Mike explains. “This process, known as sintering, produces polycrystalline materials that consist of small grains of materials joined together. This is how most ceramic materials are made, including household items such as plates or high technology electronic materials used in sensors.
“As a result of the ImpactQM funding, we have developed expertise in making these materials and are now developing new materials that will hopefully one day find commercial applications,” says Mike.
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Nanotechnology gives us an insight into how materials behave at small length scales: in some cases their properties improve, and in others they are degraded. Being able to manipulate materials at the nanoscale has opened up possibilities for developing new and improved materials for new applications.
QM spin-out company, Nanoforce Technology, is developing new processing routes to produce nanostructured materials and composites. This includes the first Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) furnace in the UK.
The SPS process involves rapid heating. Mike says, “It is much faster than conventional sintering. Instead of hours or days to process materials, it now takes minutes.” This unique capability was key to the success of the Impact QM project.
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Mike says, “it has opened up many new research and collaboration opportunities. Two PhD students are currently involved with projects with ETL, and I’m working with them on an ongoing basis as part of a Royal Society Industry Fellowship.”
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Added scales reveal the extent of our own space travel
By James Buttery
When pressed on what it is about watches that continues to fascinate me, my answer is always the ingenuity of it all; how hundreds of years ago, long before the advent of electricity, some very clever people decided to fashion portable mechanical devices that offered context to their place in the universe, a scale upon which to measure their day.
A few years ago, over a very leisurely lunch, I discussed this subject with Urwerk’s chief designer, Martin Frei, who was in a similarly philosophical mood and also enamoured by the humble watch’s ability to fix our position in heavens.
So, it’s no surprise that Urwerk has created a watch with a new complication capable of displaying our movement through time and space, only that it’s taken this long.
The UR-100 SpaceTime makes far more efficient use of the brand’s signature wandering hours architecture than ever before. Previously, only one arrow-tipped arm of a Urwerk carrousel is ever ‘active’ at any one time, tracking against the minute scale, leaving the other two to ‘rest’ until they rotate into action again, one after another.
For its new watch, Urwerk has added two additional scales to the periphery of its dial, making use of the rotation of all three arms at once. When the arrow has completely rotated from 0-60 on the minute scale, it moves on to a second and then third scale, representing the distance travelled on Earth (via planetary rotation) and the distance travelled through space (via our orbit of the Sun).
The first of these depicts how far the earth (and therefore the wearer of the watch) has rotated around the earth’s axis, which averages 555km every 20 minutes at the equator while the second concerns the distance travelled by the planet around the sun, an even more rapid 35,740km over the same period.
Aesthetically, the UR-100 owes much to some of Urwerk’s earliest watches, something hinted at by its throwback model number. Urwerk’s turn-of-the-century 101 and 102 watches used round cases with C-shaped apertures, revealing nothing more than the minute scale. The UR-100 is housed in an unusual seven-sided case with three serrated edges. Think UR-202 by way of the AMC.
Two versions are offered, one clad in black DLC-coated titanium and the other in stainless steel. The self-winding Urwerk Caliber UR 12.01 beats at 4Hz and offers a 48-hour power reserve.
As it turns out, Frei’s watchmaking partner Felix Baumgartner was inspired to create the SpaceTime, not by our lunchtime conversation, but by an unusual clock he was given by his father, a regulator that measured rotational distance at the equator. But like that piece, made by Gustave Sandoz for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, the UR-100 will make you stop and think about your place in the universe.
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Last week, we had Scotty Bates (www.robbinsgioia.com) on the show and we discussed, how Program Management has changed over the past 30 years.
Today, he and I are going to take a look at how risk management has gone from a more or less informal project activity to the formalized discipline that it is today.
We'll look at the role that IT has played in this process, what the differences are between an issue & risk, how to convince your sponsors that risk management is necessary even on small and medium sized projects and how the attitude of us project managers to risk management has changed over the years.
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Last week, we had Scotty Bates on the show and we discussed how Program Management has changed over the past 30 years. Today, he and I are going to take a look at how risk management has gone from a more or less informal project activity to the formalized discipline that it is today.
We'll look at the role that IT has played in this process, what the differences are between an issue and risk, how to convince your sponsors that risk management is necessary even on small and medium-sized projects and how the attitude of us project managers towards risk management has changed over the years.
And now, careful, there's an asteroid heading towards your project. Enjoy the interview.
Female voice: The Project Management Podcast’s feature Interview: Today with Scotty Bates, Executive Consultant for Robbins-Gioia.
Cornelius Fichtner: Hello Scotty and thank you very much for coming back on The Project Management Podcast™ to discuss the formalization of risk management in the past 30 years. Happy to have you back!
Scotty Bates: Well thank you, Cornelius. It’s good to be back and Happy New Year to you.
Cornelius Fichtner: Thank you! Well, let’s begin with the obvious question. What is the most significant change in regards to risk management that you have witnessed over the past 30 years?
Scotty Bates: Well, I think it’s much like just the fundamental change in program management as we’ve discussed previously, that’s the ability to use the information technology that’s available today that was not [existing] 30 years ago. There are quite a few risk management tools, application if you will out there that can be played at the enterprise level and at lower levels that just didn’t exist 30 years ago.
Cornelius Fichtner: So you’re saying that we don’t necessarily have to use just the spreadsheet. There are tools out there that we can use now.
Scotty Bates: Exactly and even at that, I found that there are some very large organizations that continue to use spreadsheets because they don’t want to invest the time and effort or money into looking at applications that exist to accomplish risk management. But some of that really [expounded] on whether they even had to put a process in place that addresses it or they just chose the least expensive route managing risks of the program.
Cornelius Fichtner: Alright! So that dovetails nicely into my next question that I have for you and that’s this here: Do you feel that risk management has changed during the last 30 years and is now being accepted more as a formal discipline by project managers, program managers?
Scotty Bates: I would say, absolutely it has. I think it was still there. There were obviously the need for program managers to manage risk in a program and if you remember the last time we discussed this. The fundamental role of a project manager was that of risk management so that really hasn’t changed but the ability to have the program continue to identify risk and attempt to mitigate those and manage those is much better today than in the past largely due to the ability of, I’ll say, the IT world, to provide applications and just technology to have that done.
Cornelius Fichtner: In the time before the interview when we discussed what we’re going to talk about, one of the sentences that you wrote was that you feel that the process is today, they are more comprehensive yet they are less time consuming. Is this mostly due to the influx of IT?
Scotty Bates: I think it’s partially. I don’t think it is mostly due to that. I think that the significant part of it, I think the other piece of this is that we, in general, have gone to a more I’ll say process-oriented environment and sometimes it’s not necessarily good but what I’m getting at is we formalized a lot of the disciplines, and to a greater extent, today than it was 30 years ago.
So let’s say we started looking at Deming’s principles 30 years ago, then the business process where engineering, [Mr. Champion] company, we’ve gotten to where we’re heavily using integrated product the process can use in trying to look at the business of program management from a process perspective and risk management is but one of those areas. But we’ve taken the idea of say a handful of risk that could be identified and managed upfront where that is certainly more formalized today. It has to be something supported at the top level and driven on down. Your risk assessment across the program, you can write that down within the program team and against the WBS structure if you will and really kind of down to where the controller counts are grouped within that structure and the control account managers then becoming risk managers for the risk that exist within those control accounts. That really wasn’t something that was done formally 30 years ago and there are tools, applications if you will that can be utilized to make the identification of risks, the management of risks, the status and updating risks a lot easier than was possible 30 years ago.
Well, there are efficiencies associated with that. Does it add a little bit of time and burden of the organization? Yes, but I think that’s essential if you’re really going to keep the potential risks or the risks that could become usually something that would impact a program in one area or another from happening. So that, I think that’s based on the fact that the process orientation in many of our disciplines is a lot more prevalent today than it was 30 years ago.
Cornelius Fichtner: I know you have a big background within the US government and that you feel also that risk management has gained greater acceptance and is more widespread now within the US government. Why do you feel that this is the case and why has it changed over the last 30 years?
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Nirmalaji, don't waste this chance!
By T N Ninan
December 10, 2019 09:58 IST
'When growth drops precipitously from 7% to 4.5% in four quarters, it is for all practical purposes a recession' notes T N Ninan.
IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Photograph: ANI
The gross domestic product growth numbers for the July-September quarter, the lowest in 26 quarters, are no surprise.
Most analysts had -- belatedly -- forecast the bad news.
It is now clear that if the government does not get its act together by Budget day, two months from now, a quick recovery from the current depths should not be expected.
The economy is on a cusp from where it can swing either way.
Nirmala Sitharaman is on test.
If we get past the schadenfreude with which many analysts greet the Modi government's mounting economic problems, for being self-inflicted, even critics will have to address the question: What should the government do? For starters, it should stop whistling in the dark.
The global slowdown is not the primary cause of India's problems, or the gap with China's growth numbers (6% for the same July-September quarter) would not have risen as it has.
Nor would Bangladesh be growing at more than 7%.
Next, there is no point quibbling about whether this is just a slowdown or a full-blown recession.
When growth drops precipitously from 7% to 4.5% in four quarters, it is for all practical purposes a recession.
Don't expect the quick turnaround that many analysts were forecasting until recently.
The current quarter's numbers may be no better than the last one's if one goes by the story in the steady trickle of data, and the full year will see the slowest growth since Narendra Damodardas Modi came to power on the promise of double-digit growth and achhe din (good days).
The government has so far been the fastest-growing part of the economy.
But with the deficit target for the full year having been crossed in seven months, this cannot continue.
The Index of Industrial Production continues to bear grim tidings as do the output numbers on the core sector.
Electricity consumption has slumped, diesel consumption is going nowhere, the trade numbers point to shrinkage, and manufacturing continues to stagnate or fall across key sectors.
There is no good news on either the consumption or industrial front.
While every downturn has a cyclical element to it, and there is some evidence of the automobile slump bottoming out, the fact is that much of the growth in reported bank credit is not going to industry, even as the scale of loan write-offs accelerates.
Non-banking financial companies are unable to pick up the slack, having seen a sharp shrinkage in their credit flow.
Companies are still de-leveraging their balance sheets.
Till that process reaches near-completion, don't expect fresh investment.
While we wait for some of these cyclical factors to play themselves out to a receding horizon that stretches now to three or four quarters into the future, deeper structural issues wait to be addressed.
Agriculture has to deal with the fundamental issue of poor productivity and inadequate domestic demand (in part a result of stagnant rural wages).
The government's tax revenue base is shot through with holes, and no one seems to know how to fix the good and simple tax's problems.
The strength of services exports keeps the rupee pegged at a level at which manufacturing exporters find themselves unable to compete in export markets.
Reform of the public sector is a coat that hangs yet again on the peg of what happens to the employees of unviable firms.
Finally, as one business leader after another capitulates -- from an Ambani to a Ruia, and from a Thapar to a Subhash Chandra -- the capacity of India's famed entrepreneurs to lead a growth charge is increasingly in question.
The best advice one can give is that this is a crisis that should not be wasted.
The Modi government has acted so far as though it can ignore the bad economic news and coast along on its political and social agendas.
It would be a pity if it continued to do that.
A crisis is when a government can expect people to make some sacrifices for the larger good.
The danger of doing nothing is that growth of 6% or less becomes the norm, not the unacceptable.
T N Ninan, editor-in-chief, Business Standard newspaper, is one of India's leading economic commentators.
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What Is an Example of How Beowulf Displays Bravery?
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Beowulf, the main character in the epic poem of the same name, is often considered brave because of his pursuit of battles against supernatural beasts. This includes his battle with the monster Grendel, Grendel’s mother and a dragon that’s been terrorizing his kingdom.
As the story develops, Beowulf’s attitude towards these battles changes. His first battle, with the fiend Grendel, was done entirely unarmed; Beowulf believed using a weapon would be unfair of him. He used his strength alone able to overwhelm and defeat the creature.
About 50 years later, when he is fighting the dragon, he has come to grips with the fact that he is older and far less strong but still fights, even when others cower away. The fight leads to his inevitable death. Some consider this act far more brave than the youthful arrogance shown earlier in the poem.
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Victoria, British Columbia has a lot to offer: mild winters, plenty of parks, outdoor activities and greenery to spare, to name a few. Some properties near downtown Victoria, however, get more than just the good parts of the city.
The Parkside Hotel & Spa is a seven-year-old luxury hotel located in downtown Victoria. Since this property offers four-star accommodations and amenities, it was a particular shock to staff and guests to find unwelcome and potentially dangerous visitors on guestroom floors and in areas that are restricted to staff only.
Despite the fact that the hotel already employed security during the day, these individuals found their way in off the street, posing potential health and safety issues for both guests and staff. That’s why Trina White, general manager of the hotel, decided to call in the pros.
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Parkside Hotel & Spa has employed the firm for about three years after discovering the presence of intruders from off the street in hidden regions of the hotel. Not only that, it seemed these visitors were passing along information on getting into the building to other individuals on the street. White had no choice but to spring into action to prevent further intruders into the hotel.
When Commissionaires was hired on to work at Parkside Hotel & Spa, the first thing they did was a walk-through of the building to identify potential security issues.
“They took the time to recommend areas to improve on. We did quite an intense walk-through of the building with a manager and one of the main security personnel and they recommended additional security measures that we put in place, locking certain doors and using one-way locks and different measures like that. We made those changes and they started doing security rounds right away,” says White.
In addition, White says the presence of a tent city in downtown Victoria in 2015 caused issues for other local businesses. According to her, commercial buildings and businesses nearby with no security had ongoing problems with break-ins and squatters while the tent city was set up. However, the presence of Commissionaires security personnel deterred intruders to the point that the hotel did not report any suspicious activity related to the tent city during that time.
“They provide patrol services seven days a week from evening to morning, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., because that was when we’d most likely have incidences with people getting into the hotel and when we have the least amount of staff working,” White explains. “The security personnel have checkpoints they have to go through continuously throughout their night. They walk the entire building and check in on staff that are working and they provide reports on anything out of the ordinary that they might find, for example if a fire door is jammed open or if they have to escort a non-guest off the property. They also help the guest services team in dealing with any actual guest that is intoxicated or too loud.”
Now, White says the hotel is completely secure. “Commissionaires did a great job getting us re-established from a security perspective. The staff feels secure. Prior to working with Commissionaires, some of the staff said they felt unsafe. We’ve had no issues with workers coming forward to our human resources department to complain about not feeling safe in the workplace since we started working with them,” says White. “Within the first couple of months they were here, we stopped having issues. Now, in the last two and a half years we haven’t had any issues at all.”
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Why sprinklers make sense in schools
During 2016, the Dfe updated their Design in Fire Safety in Schools guidance - removing the requirement for school buildings to be fitted with fire sprinkler systems and thus reversing a policy introduced in 2007 which was designed to make schools safer in the event of fire.
Here at Rapidrop, we believe that sprinklers in schools don’t just protect buildings and equipment; they also safeguard children’s educations, wellbeing and, most importantly, their lives. Here are three important reasons sprinklers play such a vital role in fire safety for schools…
1. A school is more than just a building
According to research by the Chief Fire Officers Association there have been 5,132 fires in educational buildings between 2003/04 and 2013/14, resulting in 148 casualties. The Fire Protection Agency (FPA) estimate the cost of a fire in school to be in the region of £1.3million per incident. However, beyond the immediate losses and injury, a fire in school has ongoing economic and social implications, both for the children and for their wider community. When past work and irreplaceable coursework is destroyed or children have to be moved to inadequate temporary facilities, the impact on a child’s education can be profound and long-lasting.
2. Fire sprinklers can be a cost-efficient choice
It is estimated that the cost of installing sprinkler systems can add between 1.4% and 4.48% to construction costs. Whilst this is not an insurmountable cost, it may be possible to mitigate costs even further when sprinklers are included at design stage. By building sprinkler systems into building design, the cost of compliance with building regulations could potentially be offset by ‘trade-offs’ in the reduction of passive fire protection and other fire safety measures that would ordinarily be required by the building control authority. These may include:
Longer travel distances
Increased compartment sizes
Reduced fire resistance in elements of structure
Reduced requirement for automatic fire detection and manual call points
Reduction in the number of self-closing fire doors
Reduction in other fire-fighting equipment
Did you know… In addition to these cost-saving opportunities, the use of sprinkler systems allows for more open-plan and innovative building designs and can also enable better access options for those with disabilities.
3. Fire is a real and regular risk to schools
The statistics surrounding incidents of fire in schools make for quite disturbing reading: every week a school is lost to fire, with around 70% of fires started deliberately and direct losses alone totalling £100K each year. Despite this, a risk-based approach to fire safety in school buildings has now been rejected and under new regulations only buildings deemed “high-risk” will be required to install fire sprinkler systems. The result? Many schools are unfortunately left more vulnerable to a very real risk of extensive fire damage and - in the worst cases – injury or loss of life. One example of a school fire in which sprinklers were not present is Selsy Academy, West Sussex. Three quarters of the school buildings were lost to a blaze on 21st August 2016. The use of sprinklers could have meant a very different outcome and vastly reduced losses.
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Guidance on the installation of sprinkler systems can be found in LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations incorporating BS EN 12845: 2009 and the LPC Technical Bulletin 221: 2005: 1 Sprinkler protection of schools.
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5121 Draper St
5121 Draper St is a single family residence located in Riverside, CA 92505. Built in 1978, this property features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 6,534 sq ft lot, and 1,285 sq ft of living space. The estimated market value for 5121 Draper St is $409,000.
For the surrounding community of Riverside, CA 92505, the average sale price for similar homes to 5121 Draper St is $576,927. The nearby schools are average and include La Granada Elementary, Wells Middle and Norte Vista High. The overall crime risk for this area is moderate with 11 criminal and sex offenders residing within 1 mile. The natural disaster risk for this area includes very high earthquake risk, low tornado risk, and minimal flood risk.
Secondary Owner:
The secondary owner (or borrower) is the person who signed the mortgage along with the primary owner. Even though this person is listed as the second on the loan, he/she still bears the same responsibility to ensure payments are made on time. In the event of a foreclosure, this person’s credit will be affected along with the primary owner.
Property Details: 5121 Draper St
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5131 Draper St, Riverside, CA 92505
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The average sales price of homes similar to 5121 Draper St is $576,927 ($435/sq.ft.)
6735 Chadbourne Ave $385,000 12/20/2019 $285 1,352 sq.ft. 3 Bed, 1 Bath 1.4 mi away
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Built in 1978, 5121 Draper St is in the 92505 zip code of Riverside, California. A 3-bedroom, 2.0-bathroom Single Family Residence property, 5121 Draper St, Riverside, CA 92505 sits on a 6,534 square foot lot, in the neighborhood of Riverside County.
A total of 10 properties had foreclosure filings in the 92505 zip code surrounding 5121 Draper St during the month of 12/2019, one in every 1,470 housing units. Riverside County, where 5121 Draper St, Riverside, CA 92505 is located, documented 514 properties with foreclosure filings during the month, a foreclosure rate of one in every 1,608 housing units. Statewide in California, one in every 2,744 housing units had a foreclosure filing in 12/2019, while one in every 2,541 had a foreclosure filing nationwide.
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Actively passionate about sport
PE VISION STATEMENT
PE at Queen’s Hill provides equal opportunities for children to develop self-confidence, esteem and knowledge, positively, aiming to achieve:
-A passion for sport which will last a life time
-To learn to take responsibility for their own choices and behaviour
-To have successful and happy experiences through sport
The Use and Impact of Sports Premium at Queen’s Hill Primary School & Nursery is published each April. The funding runs from April – April.Background:
For several years the Government has provided additional primary school sport funding in order to improve the provision of physical education and sport in primary schools. This funding is being jointly provided by the Departments for Education, Health and Culture, Media and Sport, and will see money going directly to schools to be spent on improving the quality of sport and PE for all their children. All state-maintained schools, academies, middle schools, special schools and pupil referral units which have primary aged pupils receive the funding.
This funding is ring-fenced and therefore can only be spent on provision for PE and sport in schools. We will be held accountable for how we have used the additional funding to support pupils progress and participation in PE and school sport. We are required to publish on-line information about how we have used the additional funding, including details about our sporting provision alongside curriculum details. This will ensure that parents/carers and others are made fully aware of the PE and sporting provision at Queens Hill Primary School.School Sport Partnership:
We are part of the West Norwich and Dereham School Sport Partnership (WNDSSP) and through this we benefit from a range of CPD and events for the children. Recently we have enjoyed an active kids festival, a tag rugby event and a sports day. Upcoming events we will be attending are football festivals, kwik cricket tournaments, cross country events and athletic festivals. In school, we participate, through the WNDSSP, in virtual competitions such as speed bounce and hula hooping. This allows us to work on our personal best but also compete against other schools in the partnership. Allocation:
All schools with 17 or more primary-aged pupils will receive a lump sum of £16,000 plus a premium of £10 per pupil. Smaller schools will receive £500 per pupil every April. Spending the Sports Premium funding:
We believe in a holistic approach to the development of sport and physical activity for all and encourage collaboration and partnership working to make the best use of resources and enhance PE and sport provision in order to raise participation and achievement for all pupils.
We have undertaken a PE and School Sport audit and have created a Sports Premium Action Plan to raise standards and participation levels in PE throughout the school.
The allocation of Sports Premium grant and outcomes can be seen here:
Sports Premium Projected Spend 2019-2020
Sports Premium April 2018-April 2019
Our rationale for the use of Sports Premium funding, which the Governors have agreed and Parent Forum have been consulted on, are that it must be used so that:
all children benefit regardless of sporting ability
staff have access to training opportunities and continued professional development
the most able children are given the opportunity to compete in tournaments with other schools
we make use of collaborative and partnership working
any spending / investment must have a legacy and / or be sustainable
The subject leader for PE holds a portfolio which evidences the above rationale.
The impact of Sports Premium funding is reported to the school governing body.
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Champ bested professional gambler James Holzhauer and TV host/actor Brad Rutter
Jan. 15, 2020 8:56 a.m.
Being bold paid off for new “Jeopardy!” mega-champion Ken Jennings, while it didn’t for his opponents.
Jennings won his third match in the “Jeopardy!” “Greatest of all Time” contest televised on Tuesday, an event that’s been a prime-time hit for ABC. He pocketed $1 million by dispatching James Holzhauer, who won one match, and Brad Rutter, who came up empty.
The gamesmanship between the three men considered the most-accomplished and best-known in the show’s modern history proved entertaining while containing all the tension of a major sporting match.
Jennings took a strong lead in the first game of Tuesday’s match by borrowing a strategy popularized by Holzhauer, twice betting all of his points on a Daily Double and winning. He signalled his intention by imitating the gesture of a poker player pushing all of his chips to the centre of the table.
In a “Final Jeopardy” question about Greece, Jennings bet all 32,800 of his points on the clue: “This area of Greece, home to Pan, is synonymous with a rural paradise; it’s a setting for Vergil’s shepherd poems the ‘Ecologues.’ He correctly answered, “What is Arcadia?”
Holzhauer was leading in the second game of the match, where the “Final Jeopardy” question asked the competitors to identify the non-title character in a Shakespearean tragedy with the most speeches.
Jennings correctly answered, “Who is Iago?” But he bet none of his points.
That left an opening for Holzhauer to take the match if he bet all of his points and got it right. He bet all of his points, but answered, “Who is Horatio?”
At the end, Hozhauer and Rutter hoisted Jennings on their shoulders in honour. The losers each took home $250,000.
@James_Holzhauer is a player so dominant that, when he took on the strongest players ever in his sport, they both had to adopt his exact style of play just to contain him. THAT's a once-in-a-generation talent.
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) January 15, 2020
@bradrutter got some tough breaks in this tourney, but real Jeopardy-heads know him as the guy who beat me in three straight tournament finals. For over a decade, he's really had the only credible claim as the Jeopardy GOAT.
MORNING EXCLUSIVE with @Jeopardy champion @KenJennings as he dishes on his dramatic win and being the #JeopardyGOAT! https://t.co/Yk2aBE7Lxj pic.twitter.com/tjaQt2bWrG
— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 15, 2020
It’s hard not to imagine they’ll play again sometime, given the show’s success. But the night had a tinge of nostalgia and sadness as veteran host Alex Trebek fights pancreatic cancer.
READ MORE: ‘We love you, Alex!’: Trebek gets choked up by ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant’s answer
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Young woman on the mend after explosion at frozen Cranbrook lake
Emergency personnel responded to a reported explosion in Cranbrook on Dec. 27.
Trevor Crawley
A young girl is recovering in a Vancouver-based hospital after an explosion on a lake in Cranbrook over the holidays.
According to a GoFundMe campaign made this week, several people were involved in an accident resulting from an explosion on Dec. 27. Claire Mannon, 18, was taken to hospital in Cranbrook and flown by air ambulance to Vancouver, where where she currently is receiving treatment for significant burns to over 35 per cent of her body.
A group of people were ice skating at a frozen lake outside Cranbrook, when they started a fire in a barrel to warm up, according to Sarah Sims, a local family relative.
However, the cause of the explosion— whether something had been stored inside the barrel and buried by ashes — remains unknown, said Sims.
“Basically, it was a contained fire that exploded for unknown reasons, is the most accurate description,” said Sims.
B.C. Emergency Health Services confirmed the incident, noting paramedics responded to a call at a frozen lake near Baker Mountain Road.
“Two ambulance crews and a community paramedic were dispatched to the scene,” reads the statement. “Paramedics cared for three patients, two of which had minor injuries and did not require transport to hospital. One patient sustained life-threatening injuries – they were cared for by BCEHS critical care paramedics and transported to a Vancouver hospital by air ambulance.”
Sims said Mannon will remain in Vancouver until she can be safely transported home to Arizona in the U.S., which could happen as soon as Thursday. Once back home in Phoneix, doctors can investigate the full extent of the burns and determine specific treatment plans.
Sims said doctors have estimated treatment will require 30 months in hospital.
Sims credits the B.C. Professional Firefighters Association for supporting the family through the Burn Fund. She said firefighters came to the hospital after the accident and offered assistance, contacting counterparts in Vancouver who helped family members following Mannon’s transfer to the Lower Mainland.
trevor.crawley@cranbrooktownsman.com
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Q&A: Zoë Ball
The new Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two presenter talks about her favourite TV shows
By Claire Webb
What TV series would you take to a desert island?
Brideshead Revisited – the classic version with Jeremy Irons and Anthony Andrews. I think I was off being a teenager when it was first on. I adore the novel and desperately want to watch it, but just don’t have the time with two kids.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Any whodunnit. I can’t resist one even if it’s four in the afternoon, I’ve seen the episode of Midsomer Murders before and I’m supposed to be making the kids’ tea. My husband Norman [Cook] gets so cross with me.
Who was your first crush?
Jon Pertwee in Doctor Who. He remains my favourite Doctor, although Matt Smith is hot.
Any other family favourites?
My eldest, Woody, is ten now, which is great because I can finally introduce him to all the classics I loved in the 80s like ET and The Karate Kid. For years all he’d watch were cartoons and I’d be groaning inwardly: oh please, no more Ben 10! Nelly, my daughter, is only eighteen months but I’m already looking forward to watching musicals with her.
Who would you invite to your perfect dinner party?
All those actors and actresses who set the British film industry on fire in the 1960s: Tom Courtenay, Julie Christie, Terence Stamp, Peter O’ Toole, Richard Harris… I bumped into Tom Courtenay in the street the other day. I was so excited; he didn’t have a clue who I was, but was charming all the same.
You’ve produced one short film – is that still an interest?
I really enjoyed it, but my accountant wasn’t very impressed. A producer’s role is to hold the purse strings. Unfortunately, I’m very good at spending money and not particularly good at being frugal. I think I’ll just watch movies from now on; it’s a safer option.
You’re the new host for the Strictly spin-off Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two – are you nervous about filling Claudia Winkleman’s shoes?
Physically and metaphorically I may have trouble fitting my huge feet into Claudia’s tiny wee shoes, but I will do my best. If you had asked me a few months back what my dream telly job would be, I’d have answered without a moment’s hesitation: hosting It Takes Two! Even before I appeared on Strictly, I was obsessed: I’d video it and watch it in a quiet room because I didn’t like people talking over it. I took it all really personally and got horribly involved in it – it’s quite sad I suppose.
You famously came third on Strictly in 2005 – are you still a keen dancer?
I’m a bit rusty but at weddings I’ll sneakily do a little foxtrot in the corner. I do see Ian Waite, my dance partner, quite a bit. We did a charleston at my 40th last November and he ended up throwing everyone around. He even performed the lift from Dirty Dancing with my six-foot-four brother, hoisting him in the air like Jennifer Gray.
Who would you like to play you in a film of your life?
Martin Clunes. People always say that I look like him because we both have quite big noses and big ears. I actually told him that once. He laughed then backed away slowly.
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The author addresses various approaches to artistic research on the basis of her own artistic research project, The Red Shoes Project (2008-14), which consists of three closely related theatre performances for young children (0-3 years). The project was concerned with the development of dance theatre for the youngest children, in which opportunity was given for the children to participate actively and bodily in the performances. As a PhD project The Red Shoes Project (Hovik, 2014) explored the theatre event through three different art settings, following theories on performative aesthetics. Methods and research design are from the field of artistic research. The Red Shoes [De Røde Skoene] (2008) was a dance theatre performance for 1-year olds, Red Shoe Missing [Rød Sko Savnet] (2011) was an art installation, and Mum´s Dancing [Mamma Danser] (2011) was an improvised dance concert, both for 0-3 year-olds. All of these productions had red shoes as a connecting theme and playful artistic material. Playing and musical communication are core concepts guiding this interdisciplinary artistic research practice. The research methodology changed during the 6 years of artistic research and theoretical studies. Henk Borgdorff’s division into an interpretative, instrumental and performative research perspective (Borgdorff, 2012) provided a comprehensive theory for the development of this research process. These research perspectives together are helpful methodologies in the artistic process of creating art for the very young, and the artworks demonstrates the possibility of creating common artistic experiences between performers and children, in which both can take part in reciprocal interaction and improvisation. This exposition aims to give a presentation of the artistic research process as a whole, leaving out the more theoretical discussions from the PhD thesis, emphasizing the visual aspects of the artistic works . As the initial research questions from 2008 might be outdated today - there are a multitude of interactive performances for babies in 2018 - the presentation will touch upon some new relevant works and perspectives within this topic. Looking back on the research process and outcomes, focus will be on the investigating progress and methods in this specific artistic research. The exposition will connect text and visual research material, and open some internal reflections on the development of the research questions along the way. The shifts in methodological perspectives will be highlighted as this still can be fruitful in further research on the topic, both as artistic and academic research.
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The Red Shoes Project Revisited
Phase 1. The Red Shoes - Performance
Phase 2. Red Shoe Missing - Installation
Phase 3. Mum's Dancing - Improvised dance concert & Analyses
Background, Development, Ethics
Documentation, Conclusion, Literature
Lise Hovik
Lise Hovik - The Red Shoes Project Revisited - 2018
The Red Shoes Project
Revisited
by Lise Hovik
The Red Shoes Project Revisited is a story about a research project on theatre for Early Years. It is a story of looking back, becoming small, childhood memories about walking on my own feet, and looking for adventure. It is also a story about presence in play, complexity, multitude, diversity, entanglements and stumbling down the road towards affective research.
Looking back is to reflect in a new and different way, with new experiences and concepts. This act of looking back can provide the potential for meta-level reflection, as the distance in time can shift perspective towards overview and self-reflexivity. Writing can be helpful in such a process, but the act of filmmaking has also proven to be a a useful mode of reflection in my artistic research. The film material from my own childhood allowed me to watch myself being watched in play. This again gave me a feeling, an affective connection to the non-telic activity of the small children in my research material.
Looking back is not to rewrite the story, but to accept and deepen my conception of the actual material. To let it be, expose what it was, and present the documents with a date, a place and a body of texts, photos and videos.
I hope this exposition does justice to the whole artistic research project, not only to the academic research of my Ph.D. (2014), which was the focus of my dissertation. Some text fragments of this exposition were originally written as a whole piece of academic text within a scientific genre, as a part of my dissertation. To reconstruct this textual universe and to visualise the project in a web format has been a long and demanding process. Nevertheless, it has also been urgent and necessary to present a selection of the rich visual data material of my research project in a more appropriate format than a written thesis.
Click on the image to open text from PhD thesis as pdf.
This artistic research project was conducted during a four-year period from 2008–2011, and the Ph.D. thesis was finished in 2014. In this exposition, I present the artistic productions from the three research phases of the project on three extra pages. These can be accessed either through the content menu in the upper left corner or through hyperlinks in the text below. Each page presents video and photographs from the artistic events as well as links to further readings and documentation.
Phase 1. The Red Shoes – Performance
The performance The Red Shoes (2008) was based on the idea of free and voluntary participation of the children during the performance. The research questions examined in the first part of the project were:
Is it possible to make a theatre performance for children who are one year of age, allowing them to participate by moving freely in, around, and about the performance space during performance?
If it is possible, how will this interaction work, what is required, and what happens to the actors and children in this kind of communication?
It was no surprise that these participatory events appeared to happen when the one- and two-year-olds wanted to explore or play, and the actors often inspired them:
The tempo rises, the musician runs the drumsticks in teasing rhythms and whirls and the actors start to run fast from wall to wall. This is play! A small body rises from the sitting mat and starts jumping and laughing out loud. In a short time a little gang of jumpers join in. One of them dares to jump into the performance space, he runs to the drummer, and very soon gets a small stick to play with. The actors start dancing a choreographic part. A few small children are crawling between the legs of the dancers. They want to take part.
(Log from the performance period in March 2008)
In the first performance, participation and interaction were key concepts, and the artistic experiences pointed to the fact that theatre conventions were challenged by these young spect-actors. I focused on the significance of presence, borders, and thresholds by experimenting with different interactive approaches. The differing interests between children, adults, and artists were especially challenging, and the impact of artistic experiences became increasingly important as the project developed into several artistic experiments.
→ Phase 1. The Red Shoes – Performance
Phase 2. Red Shoe Missing — Installation
In the second research phase, a new focus on playing emerged, and the need for a new performance frame was investigated. The research questions were born from the artistic experiences of the theatre space and required a playful experiment:
What happens when we invite small children (0- to 3-year-olds) to play in an art installation of red shoes, films, and old children’s toys and furniture?
What is the function and role of playing in children’s relation to art?
Will an art installation provide a better art experience for young children? How will artistic improvisation affect the children’s playing?
Red Shoe Missing became a theatrical installation of red shoes, which focused on the performative aspects of improvisation and playing, both for the performers and the children together. Through open, improvised, and participatory dramaturgical strategies, the performance developed into a multi-perspective and multifocal event, dealing with many different levels of experience.
→ Phase 2. Red Shoe Missing — Installation
Phase 3. Mum’s Dancing — Improvised dance concert & Analyses
In the final research phase, I discovered the performance as an affective event, moving between what was happening in the performance space, how the event was captured with the film camera, how the camera focus affected analysis, and how theory affected my methodology in general. The affect perspective questioned my research perspectives and focus both as artist and researcher:
What is involved in providing a space for decentred and multi-focal experiences in theatre and art for the very young?
How can an artistic research methodology inform this research process?
On an analytical level, these questions also called for new methodology. Starting the research process with a phenomenological hermeneutic approach, and analysing data from film files and interviews, the categories of interaction were identified. My research methodology changed with each research phase, moving towards an artistic research methododology. In the end, my own affective participation as artistic director and researcher had to be significantly included in the analyses. Artistic research methodology not only answered my questions about the significance of practical knowledge (Borgdorff, 2012; Hannula et. al., 2005; Nyrnes, 2006), but also the need for artist perspectives.
Henk Borgdorff’s artistic research methodology is divided into interpretative, instrumental and performative/immanent (Ibid, p. 17) research perspectives. He distinguishes between interpretative (external) research on the arts, instrumental (applied) research for the arts, and performative (immanent) research in the arts. These distinctions give artistic practice a place among the research traditions, Even if these perspectives are connected to specific research traditions (humanities, natural sciences, and the arts) I do not believe it is necessary to exclude one perspective in favour of another. A combination of perspectives will provide fuller answers to complex research questions, where the application of each perspective provides a more comprehensive picture of the research process involved in creating art for the very young. The Ph.D. article this text is based on (Hovik 2014, p. 188 in printed ed., see pdf above) points out how this combination of perspectives has been useful in the research process, and how this offers a methodological contribution to further research on/for/in art for Early Years.
→ Phase 3. Mum’s Dancing — Improvised dance concert & Anayses
becoming small
theatre for
The Red Shoes Project was founded in the arts educational department at Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education, where I have worked as a drama teacher since 1996. The arts education of Early Childhood has had a long tradition of interdisciplinarity, following the Norwegian kindergarten practice of integrating all subjects in the pedagogical curriculum. Child participation has become an important issue and educational goal in kindergartens and nursery schools in Norway. Ideas concerning participation are relevant to art and children in several respects (Bae, 2012; Bakken & Hommersand, 2013; Johannesen & Sandvik, 2008; Lehmann & Reich, 2007).
When The Red Shoes Project was initiated in 2007, I had been working for many years with students investigating children’s theatre, using ideas from performance theatre and the artistic research of Suzanne Osten (1986, 2009). This work broadened our understanding of child perspectives and of the relations between adult and child. A new view on children as competent human beings was also emerging after the millenium, largely through the work of the BIN network (child culture researcher’s network). As a consequence, I became curious about how the youngest children would contribute to theatre performance as active participants.
In 2004, I started my own theatre company Teater Fot, and began producing professional performances for very young children. The age group meant that verbal language would not be our language, and we instead turned to musical, visual, and physical communication in playful modes. Adult performers who wish to communicate with the very young must assume an open, listening, and less directed or telic attitude, embracing playfulness and the present moment. This open, listening attitude is characteristic of — and developed by — improvisation performers in music, dance, and theatre (Liset, Myrstad, & Sverdrup, 2011; Steinsholt & Sommerro, 2006). I have thus found that improvising artists possess prerequisites for creating good artistic contact with very young children.
Playing and improvising became our main working method, both in production rehearsals and as an acting principle in performance. Interaction and participation soon became a main area of investigation.
Planning my artistic research project, I held workshops and staged performances with students, met young children at interactive events, and began searching for similar works and projects. Even though some Italian and British theatre groups had been doing some performances for ‘under-threes’ since the 1980s, in 2006 I found almost no written references to these works, and certainly no research on participatory theatre for very young audiences, except from the Norwegian Klangfugl and Glitterbird (2003-06) catalogues. The reports from these projects pointed out the ‘art of communicating’ with the babies (Spord Borgen, 2003) as the most powerful element. However, most of the artworks of Klangfugl and Glitterbird focused on the mediation of professional qualitative art to very young audiences, rather than on participation.
Looking back at this history, a lot has changed and since 2012, the field has exploded. Still, I would like to point out that my work has also contributed to this development, and can be seen as a pioneering investigation into the field of participatory art for the very young.
The last ten years has seen an international increase in theatre productions for babies and young children. The reasons for this are complex, and include changes in culture (children’s culture research), aesthetics (relational, participatory art), politics (kindergarten and social policy), and science (infant child psychology, pedagogics, neuroscience). The Red Shoes Project has been a part of this, and is representative of the development.
There are different reasons for political/economical interest in this field, which impact the possibility of getting funding. Norway has been in a privileged economical position in Europe and in the world during the last decades and art projects for the very young, like Klangfugl (1998-2002), have been initiated and supported by Arts Council Norway. This was followed up by the EU project Glitterbird (2003-2006). Most recently, the artistic research project SceSam: Interactive dramaturgies in performing arts for children (2012-2016) also included the youngest age group (Nagel & Hovik, 2016). Since 2005, the network Small Size: Perfoming Arts for Early Years has connected European theatre groups through Creative Europe. After The Red Shoes Project, Teater Fot has contributed further to the development of baby theatre with two extensive artistic research projects: The Birdsong Trilogy (2012), with a focus on interactive dramaturgies, and Neither Fish nor Fowl (2018), which investigates the significance of affect as philosophical, material, and emotional artistic inspiration.
Suzanne Osten has completed important artistic research on baby theatre with her performance Babydrama (2009) at Unga Klara theatre in Stockholm, Sweden. This theatre performance was a pioneering work for babies, and engaged all arts professions from institutional theatre, even the dramatist. Osten wrote an extensive report on Babydrama for the Dramatiska Institutet (Osten 2009). Her emphasis on children as a competent theatre audience has been a long lasting inspiration, and her works have had great influence in the Nordic countries.
Artists and researchers from the UK have also been influential in recent years, for example through creative community projects like Starcatchers (Dunlope, 2011) and Imaginate. Children’s theatre in general has been described as the ‘Cinderella sector’ of culture (Fletcher Watson, 2016b), but countries like Scotland have seen social benefits from baby theatre. This is not only a question of politics, but also of aesthetics. Postdramatic theatre allows for a more interdisciplinary approach, without the supremacy of literature and verbal text (Lehmann, 2006). Relational aesthetics (Bourriaud, 1998) embraces the social aspects of baby theatre and gives artistic credibility to new forms of immersive and participatory performances with young audiences, a far cry from old fashioned pedagogical theatre. The rise of accessible performances for very young children with disabilities and for children with special needs, via the aesthetics of baby theatre which activates all senses at once, is both enjoyable and healthy.
Aesthetically, baby theatre has been a place for artistic renewal. It has become an experimental field outside the traditional theatre space, and artists from different art backgrounds and performance genres have discovered new possibilities. Especially interesting contributions have come from dancers, choreographers, and composers, of which Dalija Acin Thelander’s works would be the best example. Her latest performance, Myriads of Worlds (2017), is a full performance with opera, dance, and scenographic installation with a mythical theme at Kungliga Operan in Stockholm.
Another interesting development is the crossover between technology and theatre in different forms of interactive installations for young children. The Enchanted Forest is a good, recent example (Paltel, 2018). Interactivity is now almost a prerequisite in art for the very young, reinforced by the extensive use of digital technologies in children’s culture today.
Academic research in this field is rare. In Norway, we have Siemke Böhnisch’s doctorate about feedback loops between actors and baby audiences, which is grounded in performative aesthetic theory (2010). As far as I know, Ben Fletcher Watsons More like a poem than a play: Towards a dramaturgy of performing arts for Early Years (2016a), would be the most recent (if not the only) academic Ph.D. on baby theatre in the English language. His research interrogates a series of artistic practices (traditional, postdramatic, and participatory) with the aim of proposing a possible dramaturgy of arts for the very young.
There are also examples of closely related research and a number of MA theses within the field of theatre for Early Years, but a survey of this is not included in this presentation.
Ethical considerations in research with very young children is first of all a question of respect. One must regard the children as equal human beings, both as individuals and as a group. When art opens up towards social life, as in this project, ethical issues inevitably emerge. Questions of how we relate to small children as an audience become questions of ethics: How a young child’s indiscrete behavior may disturb or contribute to the frames of the artwork; which dilemmas parents and caregivers are likely to experience encountering an unknown and experimental artform; or how they are expected to react to their children’s unexpected or transgressive actions — all these questions have been reflected on during the research process.
For an artist working with performative events, documentation is crucial, not only for the sake of the records but also for the opportunity to reflect on the process and the artwork. In this artistic research project, documenting the theatrical event and the bodily communication through photography and video recordings has been pivotal. The questions of taking pictures of and filming children have been difficult and posed many ethical considerations. There are strict rules are governing the privacy of children. Publishing pictures and films without permission from the parents is forbidden. However, acts of discretion concerning the degree of recognition on the picture or film is recommended, and I have often chosen to use pictures with children who are not recognisable. Parts of the visual material where children are recognisable are approved by the parents, following guidelines from the Norwegian Centre for Research Data. Some documentation made during official performances are made anonymous by avoiding or blurring the children’s faces.
This research project does not deal with sensitive data, and the most important ethical concerns here are that the researchers and artists meet their audience of children as equal actors on stage, and that they listen carefully to their bodily, visual, and audible expressions (Hovik, 2014 p.106–113).
On Documentation
External, internal and performative acts.
A theatre performance is inherently not a material object, but a production or event that is repeated a certain number of times. These events differ slightly from one occasion to the next, and as such they form a floating object — one that is difficult to document as an entity, but possible to describe both through text, pictures, and video. As a means of framing a floating research object, visual documentation is very significant. Video is a concrete research object — more so than the production itself, which is live, ephemeral, relational, and multifocused. It can be difficult to nail down a floating research object in the research process. It thus rapidly becomes the case that research is carried out on its documentation, a representation of the object, rather than on the live work of art (Latour, 1999). Such representation, however, is integral to performance documentation and research, and almost impossible to avoid if one adopts an interpretative perspective.
Baz Kershaw distinguishes between extrinsic and integral documentation, in which the integral documentation is internal and accumulated around the artistic process while the extrinsic documentation comes as external result of the public event (Kershaw, 2006, p. 145). This project was both internally and externally documented.
The film of the performance enables its interpretation. In 2008, I engaged the filmmaker Mette Valle Sannes, to make a documentary on the project and to edit three performances into split-screen research material. Sannes made the documentary film as a part of her MA in Film Production at NTNU in 2008 (Sannes, 2008).
In addition, the Norwegian television corporation NRK, made broadcast reports from all three productions of The Red Shoes Project, which also can be regarded as valuable additional external documents.
De Røde Skoene
Rød Sko Savnet
Mamma Danser
The external documentation was helpful in terms of remembering, but it was not so interesting as material for analysis. As my research interest focused on specific significant events of musical communication, the external documentation did not emphasise anything particular, and thus missed out on this aspect.
Internal documentation
Internal documentation, including video made by myself during rehearsals and performances, became the most important research material. The videoclip below was taken spontaneously during a performance, and this one minute clip became a case study in one of the central articles in my Ph.D. thesis. (Hovik, 2014. In Liset et al., 2011, p. 119–141)
While working with Red Shoe Missing, I made a film sketch investigating the relation between a baby, one year of age, and his dancing mother. I also engaged another filmmaker, Mari Lunden Nilsen, to document the installation, acts of play, and one improvised event, but this time I involved myself in the making of the documentary, both during shooting and in discussions and reflections during the editing process. In this process, I also reflected on the significance of filmmaking as performative research, activating the documentation in dialogue with external viewers and with theory (Osten, 2009; Parekh-Gaihede, 2010).
The internal documentation material that I created myself along the road was even more useful for the purpose of analysis. Even when I did not focus on particular events, my own films assumed greater significance than I had predicted. The documentation of data on the video clips highlighted individual events, children, and situations as being significant on the basis of obvious visual signs of communication. My own research dialogue with the camera lens became a methodological tool for analytical work in the process. With this material it was evident that the camera lens worked as a more focused observer than I did myself (Mohn, 2006). Throughout the research project, during production I had filmed and photographed extensively. There were many serendipitous occurrences, and interesting events took place whilst I was filming. Going on a treasure hunt through this material was like rediscovering moments and events that I had overlooked in the stream of events in the performance context. In the course of my work with The Red Shoes Project, I have regularly conducted research interviews with performers about their experiences of interaction with young children (Hovik, 2011a; Kershaw, 2006; Ledger, Ellis, & Wright, 2011; Mohn, 2006; Parekh-Gaihede, 2010). Methodologically these clips were an excellent springboard for dialogue with the performers about how they experienced and interpreted their actual interaction with the children. I collected these dialogues as sound recordings and, in allowing the performers to comment on the documentation, it was possible to bring to life some of the live performance’s effects.
In terms of research methodology, this study has shown that it is not only possible but also interesting to use a combination of different research perspectives. The applied instrumental approach was useful in the development of an improvisational and interactive form of theatre for small children, while the traditional interpretative approach was useful in the analysis of data. The performative approach, meanwhile, was necessary for highlighting the creative and practical artistic experiences and knowledges in making theatre for the very young.
From the broader perspective of art and theatre history, interest in an open and multi-focused form may be related both to historical avant-garde experiments with live installations, performance, and happenings and to post-dramatic theatre, which today often implements relational or interactive dramaturgical strategies. When these artistic strategies are applied to children’s theatre, they are confronted by a tradition shaped by education, in which the interests of child learning and development are important, and, on the other hand, by an entertainment tradition in which it is expected that the children will have fun and enjoy themselves (Helander, 1998).
The open and decentred art form that has been explored in this project does not fit well into either the educational or the entertainment tradition, but has contributed to the historically new field of art for the very young and knowledge production in this field. The project demonstrates and reflects on the possibility of creating common artistic experiences between adults and children, in which both can take part in reciprocal interaction and improvisation.
In hindsight, it is also evident that this artistic research project has inspired a lot of students and practitioners in the field. The theoretical approach has further provided a springboard for my own artistic research combined with critical and affective pedagogies in a more complex intertwining of artistic and scientific disciplines.
The Red Shoes Project Revisited reaches out from its Norwegian context with this exposition, and will hopefully continue to contribute to the international field of art for the very young.
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James Riley - Head of Geography
James Riley is Head of Geography at The Perse School, based in Cambridge, UK.
Mid career,
How did you get to where you are now?
I studied Geography, French, Maths and Further Maths at school, followed by a Geography MSc at The University of Bristol. Knowing I wanted to teach since I was a teenager, I deliberately took an academic route that would allow me to continue studying both human and physical geography. It's a decision I feel that stood me in a good place for my role.
After a PGCE at Oxford, I started teaching in Rugby and became Head of Geography at the end of my second year there. Alongside this I completed a Geography Education MA as a distance learner with the Institute of Education. After five years of teaching, I fancied a new challenge and headed to Cambridge to become Head of Geography in a new school.
Was there anything particularly useful that helped you get into this role?
As a student, I worked part time as a tutor with Explore Learning, giving me a brilliant introduction to what motivates and engages young minds. The centre I worked for taught Maths, Science and English to young children and it helped me develop a whole range of soft skills that got me ready for secondary school teaching. At university, Explore Learning opened their first centre in Bristol, so I worked for them again and helped open their new centre.
What do you do as part of your role?
I see my job as primarily to inspire those around me with a love for geography – both pupils and the staff I lead. One of the best parts about teaching is the variety of things you do in a week. In any given day I deliver lessons about climate change; run lunchtime geography clubs, console tutees who are battling loss, manipulate data, plan field trips, referee rugby fixtures, give practice Oxbridge interviews, deliver assemblies, go to lectures in Cambridge, have visiting speakers and academics in, run mapathons to help Missing Maps, judge geography debating competitions, run a social media feed, liaise with parents, act as a mediator between staff, deliver PSHE sessions to teenagers about relationship advice, organise staff sports and so much more.
What skills and characteristics do you need for this role, apart from geographical knowledge?
The best teachers aren't those with the largest amount of geographical knowledge. In a classroom you need to be enthusiastic, empathetic, level-headed, flexible and quick thinking. As a Head of Department you need to be organised, thoughtful, clear with a vision and inclusive to all the staff you work with. Teaching is a job where people regularly go above and beyond what is expected of them and the most successful departments are those where staff are motivated and supported to improve their own practice whilst not feeling overwhelmed.
How does geography feature in your work/what difference does it make?
Geography is obviously central to work in a geography classroom but I actually think geographers are best placed to manage in schools too. Geographers are, by their nature, social people and as a subject that bridges the sciences and humanities, I feel there is a lot of common ground with colleagues across the school. School and university geography prepares you for life with not just knowledge but skills. It is these skills that are so valuable in a school setting.
What’s the most interesting project you have worked on?
The most interesting project I am working on at the moment is with Missing Maps, an NGO who use satellite imagery to map remote parts of the world that aren't on open source mapping software to enable aid agencies to help the regions in the aftermath of disasters and hazards. I have been involved with running mapathons across Cambridge and have put on 10 in school, involving over 200 students. It's amazing that students can make a tangible difference in a humanitarian disaster on the other side of the planet from their laptop. At the same time they learn about geographical information systems, aid work and earth hazards.
Do you get to travel for your role?
I travel frequently on field trips. I spend time every year on the Jurassic Coast, in Snowdonia, in Birmingham, in London and more. Every other year I lead a six day trip to Iceland. I have also run World Challenge expeditions with my school and have taken students to Kyrgyzstan, Nepal and Uganda.
What are the options for career progression? Where might you be in five years’ time?
There are lots of options within schools to progress up a school system. These are broadly split between academic routes (e.g. Head of Department) and pastoral routes (e.g. Head of Year, Head of House). The dilemma is that the further up the school hierarchy you go, the less time you spend in a classroom. This was the reason I started teaching and so I don't know whether I would want to go any further up a school. If anything, in five years’ time, I could see myself going part time in order to pursue other geographical avenues alongside my teaching.
What advice would you give to someone wanting to go in to this career?
Do it! Teaching is a fabulous career but there's two things you have to love - geography and working with children. If you can't get fired up by both of these, the long hours will not seem worthwhile. I couldn't recommend the career highly enough but I know it's not for everyone. To those starting out, the biggest teaching advice would be to watch as many people and take as many ideas as you can from everyone that offers them.
How do you maintain your knowledge and interest in geography outside of work?
I think this is a crucial element of being a successful teacher. The subject is constantly moving on and it is important to stay on top of your subject knowledge. I attend the Geographical Association's annual conference and attend CPD events whenever possible - both in London and at the University of Cambridge. I travel frequently which I think brings back that geographical excitement to me of exploring new parts of the world and trying to better understand the locations about which I teach in school.
Why did you choose geography? Why should others choose geography?
Do you pick geography or does geography pick you? I fell in love with the subject at school (in part due to an inspirational teacher I was fortunate enough to have) and on holiday. I wanted to understand more about the human and physical world around me and always came back from travelling with more questions than answers.
Geography is not only fascinatingly interesting as a subject but it is incredibly useful. Whilst workers in the 20th century often went in to a 'job for life', the 21st century workplace is going to be characterised by people with multiple careers and professions. Geography's unique ability to prepare people for a range of disciplines and skills I feel makes it the most useful degree choice out there.
James Riley
Job title: Head of Geography
Organisation: The Perse School
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With so many variables, the answer is rarely simple. So, let's review a specific example to get a better idea of how to evaluate the situation and decide how many chocks to use.
You are in a highway tractor/trailer and are parked at a dock waiting to be unloaded at a warehouse by a powered fork lift and operator. You have set the brakes on the truck/trailer.
(Find out How to Design Safe Loading Docks and Warehouses for Lift Truck Drivers.)
How many wheel chocks do you need to use?
You need to use enough to prevent the trailer from moving, rolling, or tipping. Consider this from OSHA 1910.178 (k) (1) and (2) and 1910.178 (m) (7): "[t]he brakes of highway trucks shall be set and wheel chocks placed under the rear wheels to prevent the trucks from rolling while they are boarded with powered industrial trucks."
Other sources for guidance and regulations are the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and US Cargo Control. There are rules and regulations for each state and province that, while mostly standardized, are not all the same. You will also want to consider the company you are hauling for and the company you are delivering to or picking up at, as they will likely have their own standards and policies for chocking your wheels.
From a review of this subject for this answer, and from my past experience with CN Intermodal, it is totally dependent on the situation and jurisdiction. There is no standard answer, even when it comes to enforcement (in the USA).
Again, sticking to the specific scenario, you need two under the rear most wheels, or you need four - one under each of the rear wheels.
In my opinion only, based on how the OSHA language could be interpreted, I would say to use four wheel chocks, unless the warehouse tells you something different. And remember please, even if somebody says they will lock the trailer to the dock, set the brakes and chock the rear wheels of the trailer.
Chocking a trailer is a bit like tying up a boat. It's always the thing to do.
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Adventures of Berkeley East
31 October 2019 | Barcelona, Spain
30 September 2019 | Mallorca, Spain
Vessels of freedom
15 September 2019 | Sardinia, Italy
08 September 2019 | Pantelleria, Italy
31 August 2019 | Favignana, Italy
Chasing the internet, and insurance
22 August 2019 | Vulcano, Italy
The farewell tour
17 August 2019 | Charlotte, NC and Gaeta, Italy
Delayed Start
12 September 2018 | Cala del Core Ponza, Italy
22 August 2018 | North East Sardinia
13 August 2018 | Northern Sardinia, Italy
10 August 2018 | La Maddalenas, Sardinia Italy
Gunkholing the Maddalenas
30 July 2018 | South West Corsica, France
Land ho!
19 July 2018 | North West Corsica, France
The Woody Watch
12 July 2018 | Saint-Tropez, France
07 July 2018 | The French Riviera
Living on the Cote d’Azur
25 June 2018 | Nice, France
“Why don’t you just speak in English?”
22 June 2018 | Cap Ferrat, France
Paradise lost, paradise found
15 June 2018 | Lake Como, Italy
A little lake-ation
10 June 2018 | Bolgheri and Piedmonte, Italy
It’s not drinking, it’s reminiscing
The first time we visited Saint-Tropez it was May, before the summer season began. The legendary town and the notorious beaches were quiet. While we enjoyed our time there, we wished we could experience the Saint-Tropez that we had heard about, the wild and crazy Saint-Tropez of the rich and famous.
Just 62 miles west of Nice, Saint-Tropez was a military stronghold and fishing village until the beginning of the 20th century. After World War II, the town became an internationally known seaside resort full of artists, musicians and actors, like Brigitte Bardot, whose presence helped turn the small enclave into a chic resort for the European and American jet set.
This year, we decided to time our stop in Saint-Tropez so we were there "In Season" and we arrived in early July. As we were steering Berkeley East towards the harbor, it felt as if we were in the middle of the Atlantic, the seas rough and confused. But visually, it was nothing like the open ocean as we were dodging boats, large and small, from every direction, all of them flying through the water at breakneck speed as if they were being chased; it was chaos.
The marina was full, so we anchored BE in the bay with 500 other boats, from 20-foot ski boats to 300-foot mega yachts, plus two cruise ships at the entrance. It was also the watersports bay, so jet skies, tubers and kite surfers were everywhere. The waves in the anchorage were bigger than they were outside. We decided to deal with it for a couple of days so we could get out to the beach and see the town again, since we were finally in Saint-Tropez "In Season."
We did the beach first, a long stretch of sand where exclusive restaurants / beach clubs sit aside public sections of sand. It is an eclectic mix of families and the beautiful people, ice cream and champagne, sand castles and fashion shows.
We had rose, and french fries with truffles and Parmesan, spent far too much money and loved experiencing this infamous party scene in its prime.
A trip into town was next, and as expected, it was hopping. The dock was full of super yachts, the marina packed with smaller boats. The ferries came and went every 10 minutes depositing hundreds of tourists in the streets. The cruise ship shore boats did the same. While we preferred the quiet town that we had seen previously, this Saint-Tropez had an entertaining vibe, at least for a day.
But a day would become a week when our dinghy outboard went kaput. It turned out it was the propeller and while Saint-Tropez is full of boats, finding parts for a 12-year-old Yamaha two-stroke that isn't manufactured anymore is challenging. It took several days but we finally were able to secure a new propeller just up the river. Who knew there was a river in Saint-Tropez?
When we were finally ready to leave this exhilarating area, we positioned BE in an outside anchorage where it would be easier to depart in the dark for the 15-hour crossing to Corsica. Like the rest of Saint-Tropez, the anchorage was crowded with boats of all sizes. As we were settling in for the night, we saw a boat motoring full speed towards another boat at anchor. Then we heard the all-too familiar sound of fiberglass hitting fiberglass; welcome to Saint-Tropez "In Season."
Vessel Name: Berkeley East
Vessel Make/Model: Hylas 54
Hailing Port: San Diego, CA
Crew: Larry & Mary Ivins
About: We quit our jobs in July of 2007 and began our adventure, sailing the US east coast in the summers and then spending our winters in the Caribbean. In 2010 we sailed across the Atlantic and will be cruising the Med for the next few years.
FAQ Q: Did you go to UC Berkeley?
A: No. The name Berkeley East came from a ferry boat, "the Berkeley", that we met on over 30 years ago in San Diego. The East came as a result of seeing the boat being built in Taiwan. There was 30-foot Chinese symbol on the wall behind her during [...]
construction. Thinking it would mean something profound we agreed to incorporate it into the name before we new what it meant. It turned out to mean East - the East side of the boat yard. Thus Berkeley East. While the name has a number of other meanings this is the true origin off our boat's name.
Q: What type of boat is Berkeley East?
A: She is a Hylas 54 Raised Salon hull #46. We had her built at Queen Long Marine in Kaohsiung, Taiwan and commissioned in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She is a high performance offshore sailing yacht capable of long range cruising in comfort. We have equipped her with the latest safety gear, electronics, automation and creature comforts, so she can be handled by the two of us.
Q: What are your sailing plans?
A: In the summer of 201 7we plan to sail from the east coast of Italy, down the Adriatic Sea, over to Sicily and Sardinia.
A: We are currently living aboard Berkeley East in the summer (in the Mediterranean) and living at our home in Charlotte, NC during the winter.
Q: Who else is going with you?
A: The boat is designed for the two of us to handle alone, but we welcome friends and colleagues to join us when ever they have time.
Q: How can I contact you?
A: The best way to reach us is through email at BerkeleyEast@gmail.com.
Berkeley East's Photos - Caribbean 1500 2008 (Main)
Barcelona Street Art
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Created 7 November 2019
Only In Italy
Photos for blog post
pictures for the blog
Loviste, Korchula, Mljet Croatia - Aug 2012
Extra pictures for Croatia
Venice June 2012
Tuscany trip summer 2011
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Wardrick Wells
Wardrick Wells - Exuma Land and Sea Park May 2009
Created 4 May 2009
Dominican Republic April 2009
Bonaire March 2009
Los Roques, Venezuela March 2009
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Pics form the 2008 Caribbean 1500
Octopuses Garden Under the Sea
Octopuses Garden � Highborne, Exuma Cay, Bahamas
Tabago Cays
New Years with Larry's brother and family
Chistmas 2007 in St Maarten with other crusiers and Mike and Linda (frends & meighbors from CA)
Fishing Pics during the Caribbean 1500
New York City to Rhode Island
Day sailing with friends
Ft Lauderdale to Charleston
In early July 2006 we made a quick from Sydney, Australia to Kaohsiung, Taiwan to check on the construction of our Hylas 54. She was a little behind schedule, but the build quality was excellent.
Sea Trail & First Sail[b]
[b]She arrives
After 28 days aboard Sigrun Bolten from Taiwan, Berkeley East arrived in Port Everglades Florida. Mary and I helped unload her and motored up the river to be hauled and rigged. We where joined by our friends and next door neighbors (from CA), who were in Florida cruising from California to the Caribbean.
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July 2019- Return to Gaeta, Italy
August 2019 - Gaeta to Sicily, Tunisia and Sardinia
September 2019 - The Spanish Balearic Islands
October 2019 -Barcelona Spain
November 2019 - Charlotte, NC
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New Kansas corrections secretary says transfers, double-bunking factors in recent prison riots
Tim Carpenter TimVCarpenter
Jan 30, 2019 at 6:15 PM Jan 30, 2019 at 8:15 PM
The new secretary of the Kansas Department of Corrections said Wednesday questionable transfer of inmates among prison facilities and crowded living conditions fueled riots in 2017 and 2018, and he pointed to a design flaw at the private prison under construction at Lansing.
He expressed concern about high officer turnover and closing of prison security posts.
Roger Werholtz, hired by Gov. Laura Kelly to lead the state's prisons, was lauded by Republican and Democratic legislators for willingness to speak publicly in multiple hearings about financial, personnel and security challenges in the corrections system.
“There are a number of possible solutions to consider," Werholtz said. "None of which are easy or quick and all of which are expensive.”
Several members of the House Corrections and Juvenile Justice Committee said they had posed tough questions to prison officials in the Sam Brownback and Jeff Colyer administrations but received responses lacking in transparency.
"We’ve heard a lot of things," said Rep. Annie Kuether, D-Topeka. "The gloves came off the other day. It was refreshing to hear what’s actually going on, but also terrifying."
Rep. Leo Delperdang, a Wichita Republican, said information provided to legislators by former corrections officials didn't mesh with comments made to him by rank-and-file employees of the state prisons.
Compelling evidence of problems was illustrated by Werholtz in a 24-page report documenting property damage during riots at El Dorado, Norton and Larned prisons. There were photographs of corrections officers bloody and bruised from violent encounters at Hutchinson, Ellsworth, Larned and El Dorado. In a 57-page document, the secretary provided detailed summaries of budget, staff and program issues.
"I’m truly disgusted that over the last two years what we did not hear from the previous secretary," Delperdang said. "I personally have asked some of these questions over and over and over again. You just get a rosy picture of how it’s all working out. That’s not the case."
Werholtz, who was Kansas corrections secretary before Brownback entering office in 2011, said he was on record as opposing private prisons. He said companies operating prisons made money by increasing incarceration rates, which could be accomplished by deep-pocket lobbyists working to lengthen sentences.
He had separate concerns about the 20-year lease-purchase contract with Corecivic signed by Brownback to replace Lansing Correctional Facility. He said design of the new prison was problematic because it didn't mirror construction of cell houses at El Dorado Correctional Facility, with a central post offering staff a view of each cell door. The new Lansing prison has cell blocks running in a straight line.
"I’m not thrilled with the design of the facility," Werholtz said. "From a single officer’s station, which is located at the end of that cell housing, you can’t see every cell door."
Werholtz said the state ran out of capacity in the 9,973-bed system while enduring high staff turnover and had systematically collapsed security posts inside prisons.
He said an initial analysis indicated Department of Corrections officials' decisions to briskly transfer inmates to other prisons and to concentrate young men proved volatile amid riots in 2017 and 2018.
"They were moved without a lot of consultation with the wardens and some of the placements appear to have been contrary to best practices," he said. "Older, more experienced inmates can actually have a more positive or calming influence on people that are young, high energy."
Rep. John Wheeler, a Garden City Republican on the House committee, said harm to corrections officers and property damaged the prison system.
“I am personally friends with several people who work in corrections as guards and have quit,” Wheeler said.
Werholtz said the previous administration's practice of placing two inmates into a single cell likely contributed to unrest. Double-bunking higher security inmates isn't a good practice, he said.
"I don’t want to lay everything that happened at the facilities at the feet of double bunking. I personally felt it was a bad decision," Werholtz said.
Werholtz said the department's goal was to reconfigure the prison population, rebuild the employee base and solidify officer training. The new governor recommended a $3 million increase in spending for personnel, but hiring in eastern Kansas is easier than in western portions of the state, and 50 percent of corrections officers in Kansas have less than two years of experience.
The rising cost of health insurance is an issue because some officers who earned a pay raise ended up with a net reduction in compensation, Werholtz said.
He said treatment programs offered in Kansas prisons needed to expand because a "large number of people who need interventions" don't have access to help.
Werholtz also said the state should work on legislation to reduce the length of prison sentences in Kansas. It could be a politically risky endeavor, he said, because inevitably someone released early will hurt someone. The backlash on politicians can be terrible, he said.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites ANN ARBOR
United States > Michigan > Ann Arbor > Holiday Inn Express & Suites ANN ARBOR
600 Briarwood Circle
Wolverines Love Hotel's Location in Ann Arbor, MI Home to the University of Michigan Wolverines, the college town of Ann Arbor is also home to the beautiful Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Ann Arbor, where stylish accommodations and friendly faces await you. Located just two miles south of the University of Michigan, this hotel's accommodations are sure to exceed your expectations. A location close to the University of Michigan Health System and major companies makes us the perfect choice for corporate travelers. With free Wi-Fi access and a Business Center, staying productive is a breeze for our guests, and in Ann Arbor, the best meetings are held at our facilities. If you're headed to the Big House, our accommodations are ideal, and since we're near Michigan Stadium at the University of Michigan, the hotel's guests can explore other campus attractions like the Matthaei Botanical Gardens. While in Ann Arbor, MI, our hotel's staff recommends visiting the unique Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum and Nickels Arcade. Additionally, we're directly across from the Briarwood Mall, which offers great shopping and dining. When it comes to value and service, you won't find a better choice in Ann Arbor, MI. The hotel's indoor pool and whirlpool offer year-round swimming. Our friendly staff looks forward to welcoming you.
· Air conditioning individually controlled in room
· Bathtub
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· Cribs
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· Direct dial telephone
· Free newspaper
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· Meal included - continental breakfast
· Non-smoking
· Private bathroom
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· Voice mail
· Wireless internet connection
Connecting rooms, Color television, Satellite television, Ironing board, Rollaway bed
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2 double beds standard nonsmoking
1 king bed standard nonsmoking
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· Check out time is 11:00 AM
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The Gresham is 1890 sq .ft. with windows having southern exposure. This room may be seperated by partition into two sections. Once opened it can seat 70 classroom. If you prefer to divide the room we can accommodate many different floor plans.
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Mike Rothman is President of Securosis, a pioneer in security leadership and the Author of The Pragmatic CSO. He specializes in the sexy aspects of security, like protecting networks and endpoints, security management, and compliance. After 20 years in security, he's one of the guys who “knows where the bodies are buried.” Starting his career as a programmer and a networking consultant, Rothman joined META Group in 1993 and spearheaded META’s initial foray into information security research. Rothman held senior positions at SHYM Technology, CipherTrust, TruSecure and eIQnetworks. After getting fed up with vendor life, Rothman joined Securosis in 2010 to provide a voice of reason in an over-hyped yet underwhelming security industry.
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St. Petersburg claims ‘Europe’s leading cruise destination’ title
8 Jul, 2018 06:01
View of the Spit of Vasilyevsky Island from the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg © Alexey Danichev © Sputnik
Russia’s second-largest city Saint Petersburg has been recognized as Europe’s best cruise destination this year by the World Travel Awards (WTA).
It triumphed over Amsterdam, Cannes, Copenhagen, Dubrovnik, Lisbon, Oslo, Venice and other cities from a list of 13 nominees.
The red carpet ceremony took place in Athens, awarding leaders in tourism, airlines, and hotel and hospitality sectors. WTA was established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.
View of the Neva River and Palace Bridge from a helicopter © Sergey Kompanichenko © Sputnik
In 2015, St. Petersburg became the first Russian city to win the title of Europe’s leading destination in the award’s 25-year history. Since then it has won the title several times, and has been twice named the ‘leading cultural city destination’.
St. Petersburg, which is home to the Hermitage Museum and the Kirov Ballet, was recognized by the organization for its exceptionally rich history, centuries-old traditions and bright future.
A view of the Palace Square and State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg © Sergey Guneev © Sputnik
More than eight million tourists are expected to visit the city this year, according to Deputy Chairman of St. Petersburg’s Tourism Development Committee Nana Gvichia. Most of the city’s visitors come from China, Finland, Germany and the US, she said.
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In the early 1900's the NC&StL operated a branch line from Guntersville, AL to Gadsden, AL. At the same time the L&N operated a branch known as the Alabama Mineral RR that included stops at Attalla and Gadsden. The two railroads shared the 6 miles of track from Attalla to Gadsden.
Joe's railroad is based on the L&N having operating rights from Gadsden to Guntersville on the NC&StL in 1915, including the car ferry service. The layout also includes a separate mining railroad owned by the Twin Seams Mining Company in Tuscaloosa, AL. See the May, 2015, issue of The Steel City Coupler, pages 11 thru 13 for more information on Joe's layout.
HO scale: 12' x 6’ walk around with a 2' x 6' representation of the ferry transfer and yard at Guntersville.
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Narconon is a highly effective drug-free withdrawal, detoxification and rehabilitation programme that utilises techniques developed by L. Ron Hubbard.
The Narconon network extends worldwide from Narconon Arrowhead, the largest residential facility of its kind and training centre for drug rehabilitation professionals and volunteers.
Established in 2001, this premier centre stands amid 256 acres of woodland on the shores of Lake Eufaula in southeastern Oklahoma. Scientologists helped sponsor the creation of Narconon Arrowhead, which has provided education and rehabilitation to thousands, and delivered on-site internships to professionals from 47 U.S. states and 20 nations.
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent review organisation recognised by government agencies and insurance carriers, has accredited the Narconon Programme at Arrowhead since the facility opened. CARF evaluations report that against a standard measurement of results, “In terms of outcome, it is far above.” Equivalent European studies came to similar conclusions.
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Narconon rehabilitation facilities around the world are located in environments that provide privacy and safety for individuals to overcome their addictions and rebuild their lives. Each of the 50 centres provides the full range of Narconon services, with over 70 % of those completing Narconon’s addiction and rehabilitation programme remaining drug-free and alcohol-free.
The programme has, from the beginning, been founded on basic principles observed by L. Ron Hubbard: that an individual is basically good, that he is responsible for his own condition, and that anyone can improve their condition if given a workable way to do so.
This workable means of kicking drug addiction started in the Arizona State Prison when William Benitez, an inmate serving a 15-year sentence on drug charges, discovered a book by L. Ron Hubbard: Scientology: The Fundamentals of Thought. Benitez realised it contained the tools to free himself from the drug abuse that had trapped him since the age of 13. He approached prison officials, requesting permission to set up a drug rehabilitation programme inside the facility. His request was granted and on February 19, 1966, Benitez started a pilot programme, enrolling 20 fellow inmates.
With the support of Mr. Hubbard, Benitez subsequently established a formal Narconon Programme in the prison. Upon his release, after voluntarily extending his prison stay to complete the implementation of the programme, he moved to California and opened the first Narconon residential centre. With the continued support of Mr. Hubbard and Scientologists, Narconon continued to expand, and today stands as the world’s preeminent drug rehabilitation programme.
From its inception, the Narconon Programme promoted an approach to drug rehabilitation without the substitution of alternative drugs. The early programme did not, however, deal directly with withdrawal.
By 1973, Mr. Hubbard’s further research to help addicts through the rigours of withdrawal safely and with minimal discomfort resulted in drug-free withdrawal procedures. Specific quantities of vitamins and mineral supplements accompanied by special techniques ease mental and physical stress. Today, the Narconon Programme includes a battery of procedures developed to effect swift and relatively painless withdrawal, followed by detoxification through the Narconon New Life Detoxification Programme. Once free of physical craving, the student enrols on life improvement courses that provide skills and tools that enable him to succeed in life without drugs. Courses enable the individual to assume responsibility for past transgressions, regain his self-respect and learn to identify people in his environment likely to encourage resumption of drug use.
Life Skills courses include:
Learning How to Learn Course: Provides the student with learning and literacy tools with the result of significantly increased comprehension and retention of knowledge, making it possible for the student to learn.
Basics of Communication Course: Includes drills that extrovert the student and enable him to comfortably face life and resolve problems through communication.
Perception and Orientation Course: Brings the student into communication with others and the environment. Extroverts the student from disturbing memories associated with drug use allowing the student to view the world around him.
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Overcoming Ups and Downs Course: Gives the student the ability to recognise and handle those influences in his environment that could cause him to resume drug use. The student gains new stability in the face of destructive influences and learns to choose constructive friends and associates.
Personal Values and Integrity Course: The student gains insight into personal ethics, honesty and integrity, learning what it means to assume responsibility for transgressions and thus freeing himself from the ill effects of past harmful deeds.
The Conditions of Existence: Teaches the student to apply step-by-step procedures for improving all activities, endeavours and relationships. With this technology the student is able to reassert his self-determinism and choose a pro-survival path in life.
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Pick and Choose Your Lean Tools if You Want to Fail
By shmula, Last Updated May 14, 2014
In the world, tools can operate independently. Take a hammer. If there’s a nail, a hammer is a great tool to use to either hammer the nail in or pull the nail out. But, within the context of, say, building a house, the hammer is just one tool amidst an army of tools, each having its own purpose and use. The system in this case is really the operation to build a house. Is it the same way with Lean? Can picking and choosing lean tools lead to success?
You can pick a tool here and there, but you’ll have very little understanding of how all of the tools in lean operate as a whole and within the system.
This observation was made recently by Deryl Sturdevant, the former president of Canadian Autoparts Toyota. In a recent interview, he shared some of his thoughts as he’s advised companies through their lean transformation. At one manufacturer: 1
A common characteristic of companies struggling to achieve continuous improvement is that they pick and choose the lean tools they want to use, without necessarily understanding how these tools operate as a system. (Whenever I hear executives say “we did kaizen,” which in fact is an entire philosophy, I know they don’t get it.) For example, the manufacturer I mentioned earlier had recently put in an andon system, to alert management about problems on the line.1 Featuring plasma-screen monitors at every workstation, the system had required a considerable development and programming effort to implement. To my mind, it represented a knee-buckling amount of investment compared with systems I’d seen at Toyota, where a new tool might rely on sticky notes and signature cards until its merits were proved.
An executive was explaining to me how successful the implementation had been and how well the company was doing with lean. I had been visiting the plant for a week or so. My back was to the monitor out on the shop floor, and the executive was looking toward it, facing me, when I surprised him by quoting a series of figures from the display. When he asked how I’d done so, I pointed out that the tool was broken; the numbers weren’t updating and hadn’t since Monday. This was no secret to the system’s operators and to the frontline workers. The executive probably hadn’t been visiting with them enough to know what was happening and why. Quite possibly, the new system receiving such praise was itself a monument to waste.
Let me underscore his message: A common characteristic of companies struggling to achieve continuous improvement is that they pick and choose the lean tools they want to use, without necessarily understanding how these tools operate as a system.
What’s your experience? Have you observed the same thing happening at companies?
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