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The month of December was a busy one for the White Hawks girls basketball team. On Dec. 10, the team played against a tough opponent, the Orono Spartans, and, with an injured junior Greta Blanck watching from the sidelines, were defeated after an early lead in the game. The next two games went down to the wire! With Blanck back, and an impressive drive down the lane and go-ahead layup by senior Makala Shelton, the White Hawks defeated Visitation. The second game was also close-scoring and went into overtime but ended with a loss to Bloomington Kennedy.
Shelton leads the team in scoring with an average of 18.2 points per game. The team is well-rounded, boasting many key contributors. Senior Melissa Drill leads in the rebounding column with 8.2 per game, followed by Blanck and Shelton with 5.7 per game. Sophomore Megan Wanner leads in assists with 26, with senior Sam Otto and junior Sydney Eidsness each with 20.
Benilde St. Margaret’s came to town the following week. They pushed the White Hawks into a fast-paced game and came out on top. New London-Spicer was the next foe for the White Hawks. Westonka caught No. 4 New London off guard in the first half and stuck with them throughout. Drill hit an impressive 3-point shot at the halftime buzzer, giving the White Hawks the lead, but the Wildcats made some adjustments and came out strong to pull ahead for the win. Despite the loss, the team was energized by being only the second team this season to score over 50 points against the Wildcats.
The White Hawks junior varsity team continues its success as well. The team has an overall record of 8-3. The C-Squad team is now 9-1. Both teams are improving each game and working effectively as a team. The future for the White Hawks looks bright.
This past week, the White Hawks hosted the Holiday Jamboree and opened with a prominent win against Columbia Heights. Unfortunately, the weather led to cancellation of the rest of the games.
When asked to reflect on this month’s play, coach Alan Hiebert said, “Our team has competed hard in each game this season. When we get balance like we did vs. Columbia Heights with four kids in double figures and solid contributions from everyone in the lineup, we’re a tough team to beat. Conference play starts after the holidays, and we’re looking forward to going up against our familiar foes.”
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Redwood National & State Parks ~ September 22 – 24, 2014
August 26, 2018 Iwillfigureitout 2 Comments
The “Redwood Forest” is a patchwork of federal and state parks along California’s northern coastline.
Together, they’re a UNESCO World Heritage site with joint missions to manage and preserve the remaining old growth forests. Before effective efforts to protect the giant redwoods were established, logging had wiped out 70% of them. Yes, 70%!
Arriving at the Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, located in the northern end, we’d officially traveled from the gulf stream to the redwoods.
Being surrounded by new growth trees and thick underbrush provided our campsite some privacy. And for me, senses of comfort and safety came with sleeping among the giants.
We spent our afternoon exploring the campground and forest. Trey and I had previously encountered a few giants – a young transplanted sequoia in Victoria’s Butchart Gardens, and firs around Mount Rainier and Mount Olympus – but those trees did not prepare us for the magnitude, majesty, and grace of the old growth redwoods.
The park’s campground sits alongside the Smith River.
Smith River, JS Redwoods SP
Being September, it was unlikely we’d catch a trout or salmon, so we didn’t purchase licenses. Instead, each evening we walked along the riverbank, admiring river rocks and wildlife, and keeping an eye out for bears.
While Stout Memorial Grove is near the campground—it sits just across the river—the old growth grove is not easily accessible by car. The grove is off a narrow dirt road about two miles from the main highway, US 199.
Because of its isolation, we had the grove mostly to ourselves. Taking a loop trail and then a break-off trail down to the river, we walked among the giants…
and basked in our quiet communion.
We were thrilled to come across another banana slug because 1) they’re awesome!, and 2) we missed photographing the first one we spotted in our campground.
Leaving the grove, we continued down the dirt road, Howland Hill Road, into the community of Crescent City.
Howland Hill Road, Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park
We highly recommend this drive! In all, it’s only about six miles, but allow plenty of time for winding through the giants, braking and backing for passing cars, and stopping for photos.
Once in Crescent City, we shared a beer and filled up with good Tex-Mex at Perlita’s before heading back to camp for the evening. The sky was overcast, but the chance for rain was only ten percent.
Claps of thunder woke us at midnight followed by a downpour that continued through the night. Though dry inside, by 6:00 a.m. our tent’s floor felt more like a waterbed.
Stepping out to go to the bathroom before breaking camp, we discovered our shoes had floated away with the small stream running thru our campsite and under our tent. We found them in the brush behind the tent, then packed up our soaking selves and threw our gear into the Escape Mobile to leave.
Still raining, we took refuge in The Chart Room, a seafood restaurant that happened to be open for breakfast. The rustic restaurant sits on a narrow peninsula dividing Crescent Harbor and the Pacific Ocean, and its windows provide great views of both.
As we ate, we watched a sea otter catching his breakfast and frolicking in the calm harbor, while across the restaurant, we saw 10-foot waves crashing over the levy onto the road.
Driving south down the coastline on U.S. 101, the waves continued roaring just off the highway. Before reaching the cutoff to our detour to Redding, we stopped at Lady Bird Johnson Nature Grove.
The first First Lady from Texas played an active role in the conservation and beautification of many of our nation’s natural treasures, including a section of the Colorado River that runs through Austin. Of course we had to stop!
The rain let up as we arrived, but we’d trekked only a quarter mile and had taken a couple of photos before it started pouring again. Still, a great departing experience and perfect location to say goodbye to the lovely giants.
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Mount Rainier National Park ~ August 19-21, 2014
November 29, 2017 Iwillfigureitout Leave a comment
The immensity of Mt Rainier dominates the landscape from every approachable vantage point.
After connecting up with US-12 in Yakima, we entered the park’s east border via state highway 410.
The 14k+ mountain also dominates its national park. Within the park, it is not possible to traverse around the mountain by car. Getting from one area to another takes time and planning.
Photo source: http://www.visitrainier.com
After much research, we chose White River Campground located more centrally within the park along the northeast facing slope.
White River Campground
White River offers convenient access to the hiking trails that attracted us. Plus, it sprawls along the bank of the White River, a raging storm of a river furiously fed by three glaciers.
We loved the non-stop sound of water forcing its way down Rainier’s slope, tossing boulders out of its way.
Excitement could not be contained at the sight of these giant Douglas firs!
Because White River campsites are issued on a first-come-first-serve basis, we had a “Plan B” reservation at a campground an hour and half away in the southern end of the park. We were able to cancel that reservation after securing site D17…
Loop D, Site 17 – White River Campground
located directly across from the Glacier Basin Trailhead and a short walk to the Wonderland Trail.
The nearest supply and grocery store is 25 miles away in the community of Greenwater.
Greenwater Outfitters — good coffee, breakfast and deli style sandwiches.
Glacier Basin Trail
From our campsite, we followed Glacier Basin Trail into a thick grove of fir trees and past numerous creeks and waterfalls.
Just shy of a mile, we veered onto the Emmons Moraine Trail: a one-mile (roundtrip) excursion overlooking Emmons Glacier and a beautiful glacial lake.
Glacial Lake below Emmons Moraine Trail
Instead of trekking the additional 2.2 miles to Glacier Basin, we headed back to camp for lunch and a nap (I was fighting a cold).
Trey on the Emmons Moraine Trail
Re-energized, we hopped on our bikes and coasted downhill for six miles, past the Ranger Station to Highway 410. In hindsight, we both agreed the roundtrip hike to Glacier Basin would have been easier than the steep ride back up to our campsite.
Henry Weinhard’s Private Reserve – NW Style Lager
Sunrise Area & Wonderland Trail-North
Sitting more than 2,000 feet above the White River Campground, Sunrise has a restaurant, lodge and visitor center. It’s accessible by heading north (away from the river) on the Wonderland Trail for three miles, a strenuous hike due to the rise in elevation.
We opted to drive since we’d planned to hike some of the area’s many trails. Sunrise Park Road climbs up from the campground access road, through a series of sharp curves, switchbacks, and outlook points. Gorgeous drive! It provides many photographic opportunities of Mt. Rainier and its surrounding mountains, valleys, and glacial lakes.
Sunrise Lake, from Sunrise Park Road
Sunrise has ample hiking options for every level. From Sourdough Ridge we headed west to Frozen Lake…
Mart at Frozen Lake
looped south around Sunrise camp and Shadow Lake, then caught the Wonderland Trail back up to the Sunrise parking area.
The loop provided varied hiking environments, conditions and wildlife experiences.
Wonderland Trail-South
The Wonderland Trial encircles Mt. Rainier for 93 miles across varied terrains and elevations. It is a popular trail for fit and fervent thru-hikers.
Wonderland Trail Bridge Crossing the White River
With our tent and camping gear broken down and packed away in the “Escape Mobile,” we had yet to brave crossing the “bridge” over the White River to venture southward on the trail.
Trey went first.
Since we lacked the time and transportation to one-way hike to an access point along the campground road, we hiked only about 1/2 mile in before turning around and departing the campground.
Mt. Rainier stands out as a highlight among our camping adventures – it was our first experience among glaciers, and is a truly majestic towering beast of a mountain.
We will be back.
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Drive Between Yellowstone & Mount Rainier National Parks ~ August 17-19, 2014
November 20, 2017 Iwillfigureitout 2 Comments
After grabbing dinner at the Old Town Café in West Yellowstone, we gassed up the “Escape Mobile” and headed north to connect with U.S. 287 — a highway we had traveled countless times across north Texas, but never across Montana.
Hands down, the Montana portion is more interesting and beautiful while traversing the east bank of the Madison River, between canyon walls, and along the shorelines of several lakes.
Positioned in the lower western sky, the sun provided great photo opportunities of the lakes. (Photo above is Hebgen Lake.)
A particularly long stretch of a lake prompted our curiosity and called for us to stop at its overlook point. Quake Lake had been formed exactly fifty-five years prior when the combination of an earthquake, massive landslide, and subsequent rushing, rising water flooded the valley.
Just minutes after the quake and slide, the new lake began forming. In the following weeks, it grew to encompass an area five miles long and 190 feet deep.
The formation of the lake came at a great cost – twenty-eight people died the evening of the earthquake, either by drowning or being crushed in the landslide.
For Trey and I to be the only individuals standing above the former campground on the 55th anniversary date of its tragic demise, was surreal and humbling.
Dead silver treetops emerge from Quake Lake as an eerie reminder of the past.
Before continuing the drive to Butte, where we would spend the night, we said a short prayer in honor of the lost souls.
The 316 mile trip from Butte to Spokane… included a seventy-four mile trek across the top of Idaho.
As we approached Idaho, the trees grew dense, steep ravines began crossing under Interstate 90, and fall colors dotted the hillsides.
We were in Idaho just long enough to realize we should have planned a stay there. Next time.
After settling into a hotel on the outskirts of Spokane, we headed downtown for dinner and a walking tour of the city. Spokane was a pleasant surprise because we had no expectations. No thoughts whatsoever, other than a place to sleep for the night. I think perhaps its location in eastern Washington, and its lack-luster name, conjures up images of dust and doldrums.
Spokane is the opposite — lively and lovely. The Spokane River runs through the city’s center. A river walking path was being extended as a part of a larger Riverfront Park renovation plan.
Part of Spokane’s new river-walk and Riverfront Park revitalization efforts
On to Mt. Rainier…
We stopped at a lookout point outside of Vantage, Washington to bask in our first sight of the immense Columbia River. Ginkgo Petrified Forest State Park lay just beyond the opposite bank and was once home to the Wanapums, an indigenous, peaceful tribe of fishermen who are near extinction.
Old Stagecoach/Mail Route
A few hours after crossing the Columbia, and after refueling both the car and our bodies in Ellensburg, we soon caught our first glimpse of the mammoth Mount Rainier. The sighting renewed our energy and enthusiasm for the remaining two hour drive to our campsite.
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Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, Wyoming ~ August 13-17, 2014
August 22, 2017 Iwillfigureitout 1 Comment
Upon entering Yellowstone National Park’s northeast entrance (located on the Montana-Wyoming border) we were greeted by Buffalo, and more buffalo escorted us throughout the 85 mile drive to the Grant Village Campground.
First stop along the trek was an overlook view of Tower Fall, the famous 132 foot waterfall of the Yellowstone River.
Tower Fall, Yellowstone River (namesake taken from the surrounding rock spirals)
The overlook sits at the junction of the Yellowstone River and Tower Creek which also permitted us to experience the strength of the water forcing its way through the canyon.
Convergence of Tower Creek and the Yellowstone River south of Tower Fall
There is no shortage of wonders along Grand Loop Road which wends through the heart of Yellowstone and around the north shore of Yellowstone Lake. For this reason, the two-and-a-half hour drive took us about four hours, getting us to our campground with just enough daylight to set up camp and grab dinner at Lake View Cafe.
Yellowstone Lake @ Sunset
Grant Village Campground
Grant Village is located in the southern end of the park on the “west thumb” of Yellowstone Lake, and within the volcano’s caldera. Our third experience camping, and our third experience pitching our tent in the rain.
Grant Village Campsite, Loop K #391
What a great camping experience! Our site, 391 on Loop K, was spacious and sits near the ledge of a shallow ravine.
Yellowstone is wild, and camping provides a great opportunity to experience that wild. On several nights we were awakened to the howls and barks of wolves running through the ravine below.
The third morning we woke with the sun and to a strange snorting noise outside our tent. A quick look out the window eased our minds – the noises were from two elk cows and four calves grazing just outside.
The calves decided to nestle down in the grass around our tent and keep us company through breakfast.
With everything one would need from restaurants, showers, a post office, and general store, Grant Village is truly a village. We particularly enjoyed exploring the campground by bicycle and the Ranger’s educational presentations at the visitors’ center.
We learned:
Yellowstone’s supervolcano incurred three major eruptions over the past 2.1 million years, and it’s doubtful another one will take place within the next 10,000 years.
Grizzlies’ forage after dark in the summer months and during the day in the spring and fall.
The native lodgepole pine tree has a second type of cone that opens only under the extreme heat of fire assuring the species’ survival
Thermal Geysers
There are more than 10,000 thermal geysers in Yellowstone, and Trey attempted to see them all! Kidding, but at times it seemed as if that was his goal.
Of course Old Faithful was a must-see, and due to its southern location, it was our first stop.
Old Faithful erupting on schedule
Most of the geyser touring areas line Highway 191 on the park’s west side. Raised boardwalks varying in distances from a quarter mile to two miles cut between geysers and keep visitors safe from the unstable, scalding hot ground.
Sapphire Geyser
While visiting each geyser area was impossible over a five-day period, we exhausted ourselves checking out Old Faithful Basin, Biscuit Basin, Fire Hole Loop, and Norris Geyser Basin.
Morning Glory Geyser
Grand Teton’s north entrance is located 54 miles south of Yellowstone’s Grant Village which made it ideal for a day trip. After checking out Lewis Falls, we headed out of Yellowstone via the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.
Lewis Falls, Yellowstone
Snake River, Wyoming
The Parkway follows the Snake River and then Jackson Lake, with the Tetons laid out along the other (west) side of the lake.
The day was spent mostly touring the park in the “Escape Mobile.” There is much to see by car including Signal Mountain, which offers great vantage points for both the Tetons and the Snake River Valley to the east.
Looking east from Signal Mountain
The initial plan was to hike around Lake Jenny, but we decided to explore more of the park rather than spend the day on a 7-mile hike.
A short, but steep, hike to Jenny Lake’s edge, we arrived just as a swimmer made it across from the west side. (his arm is visible in lower left of photo)
As an alternative, we chose the shorter Taggart Lake-Beaver Creek Trail, a 3.8 mile loop. Instead of looping, we hiked about a mile-and-a-half in and backtracked. The trail offered gorgeous shots of the Tetons.
Tetons from Taggart Lake-Beaver Creek Trail
A lovely day that we ended with a fabulous dinner at the Jackson Lake Lodge, donated to the park by JD Rockefeller, Jr. Despite being under-dressed in our hiking clothes, we were seated at window table with a prime view of the Tetons.
Buffalo Chocolates
Moose butter
Vegetable Wellington
Great food! Afterwards, we stepped outside and onto the Lunch Tree Hill trail for a short hike up a ridge overlooking the valley and Grand Tetons. Trey was hoping to see moose, but the sun set while we waited.
Leaving Yellowstone
Having depleted most of our energy, we opted to pull up stakes in Yellowstone a day early, breaking up the 500+ drive to Spokane. We toured another geyser basin on our way to the west exit, where we were escorted out by more buffalo.
Note, though visiting Yellowstone in mid-August, we kept our jackets handy at all times. The evening temperatures fell into the 30’s, and some afternoons brought sudden, but short-lived, storms and hail.
More Yellowstone Wildlife…
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Adirondacks and Lake Placid, New York ~ July 10 – July 13, 2014
December 25, 2014 Iwillfigureitout 1 Comment
Adirondacks Park, Northeastern New York State
Adirondacks Park is large — 6 million acres, in fact, and although it is a designated protected area by the State of New York, it is not a state administered park. Instead, the hundreds of campgrounds scattered across the park are individually run either privately or by various public entities. The park’s lack of having a central authority and website made researching where we wanted to camp within the 6 million acres challenging. Not that there’s a lack of information on the internet; there is tons of information across numerous websites that we found a bit overwhelming.
We knew we wanted a semi-secluded lakeside campsite close to hiking trails. After many hours of research spread over several weeks, we settled on Little Sand Point located in the south-central part of the park. Its website included a couple of picturesque lake photos and one of a campsite. The description of the campground included the words “serenity”, “nestled” and “secluded.”
To get there, we chose a 150 mile driving route from Plattsburgh, New York that entered the park from the north and took us directly through the middle of the park, along several lakes and through numerous small towns — we were surprised at how rustic and isolated some of the communities seemed. Although the road was a bit rough for having bicycles on the back, it was a lovely drive. It is easy to imagine the area as a giant beautiful bouquet of color in the fall.
We arrived at the Little Sand Point campground about 5 p.m. to find that campsites were about 100 feet off of the main highway and that our site was located directly below where the campground’s dirt road turned around. There were car tracks where someone had missed turning that led directly to where we were to pitch our tent! Although our site was directly on beautiful Lake Piseco, it was also located next to a house with a barking dog and an upset baby. The campground was mostly vacant so we walked through other sites looking for a better option. We found no site with a level tent area, decent fire pit, nor any that were “serene” or “nestled.”
After about 45 minutes of weighing our best options and trying to be positive about this campground, we climbed back into the Escape Mobile and headed north. Our plan was to stay in Lake Placid unless we found a lodge or cottages along the route where we felt we’d be comfortable.
Lake Placid, New York
We arrived in Lake Placid about 9:00 p.m. with no place to stay. Trey cruised Main Street a couple of times looking for vacancy signs while I searched from my phone. Out of frustration, we pulled off of Main into a parking lot and connected a laptop to our mobile Wi-Fi. Initial results for the few name brand hotels were well over budget, and, I suspect due to the late hour, calls we made to locally owned lodges were not answered.
Just as I began to worry about our situation, I was startled by a sudden knocking and the appearance of a disheveled man at my passenger side window. A better look at his face revealed that there was no need to worry and I rolled down the window. In a British accent he asked us if we needed help. I explained that we were just looking for a place to stay. Turns out, the parking lot was for a lodge, Wildwood on the Lake, and was owned by the family of the gentleman’s wife – he handled maintenance and supervised the cleaning staff. He had just stepped outside to make sure something was locked when he spotted us.
He stated that he had a couple of rooms available, that he would ask his wife to reopen the office, and that they’d give us good deal. This is just one example of several on our North America travels where the solution found us – when and wherever we had a significant need, the universe quickly responded.
We were most grateful, and ended up spending three restful nights on the bank of beautiful Lake Placid. The inn was rustic, quiet and clean, and its stretch of shoreline more than provided the peaceful lakeside experience we had sought.
View of Lake Placid from the back of WIldwood Lodge
Lake Placid’s Main Street is the city’s business and tourist center and runs along the west bank of Mirror Lake – not Lake Placid.
Main Street, Lake Placid, New York
Although Lake Placid is nearby, it is the much smaller Mirror Lake that is the hub for water related recreation, lakeside dining and accommodations.
Trey had no luck with the fish in Mirror Lake
We enjoyed strolling and window shopping along Main Street. This charming city is a mix of early 20th century buildings at its center, bookended by expansions resulting from the 1980’s Winter Olympics economic boost.
Both the 1936 and 1980 Olympic Centers sit at the south end of Main along with the outdoor skating area where Eric Heiden won five gold medals for the U.S.
Olympic Center, Lake Placid, NY
The original 1936 center is now a museum commemorating both the games.
Original Olympic Center, Lake Placid, NY
The village now hosts an annual Iron Man competition. This was the cause for our difficulty in finding accommodations. Athletes were beginning to arrive to acclimate and train for the July 27th race.
Trey heading out to fish on Lake Placid – caught a small bass
One afternoon we rented a canoe and slowly paddled around the perimeter of the Mirror Lake — two swim lanes had been set up in the middle of the lake for the Iron Man competition and several swimmers were using them.
When we completed our circle the sun was low in the sky and the other watercraft and swimmers were heading to shore. We instead headed to the middle point of the lake to get check out the swim lanes. Soon after, we found that we were alone on the lake – it was entirely ours. A gift.
Sun beginning to set on Mirror Lake
As stated in the “About” page of this blog, Trey and I both were responsible for the care of our ailing parents. Over a period of 10 years from April of 2001 to August of 2011, we did our best to ensure they were safe, well cared for, and maintained the best quality of life possible despite their various diseases. The latter part of this period was particularly stressful. A frequent fantasy of mine was to row a canoe out to the middle of a calm, empty lake and simply lie down in the canoe, look at the sky, and in that moment be responsible for nothing.
Trey snapped this one of me enjoying the serenity of Mirror Lake
I have learned when one receives a gift, it should be embraced and appreciated fully. So, I laid down in the canoe, and simply admired the sky, feeling so very grateful for the peace that I now enjoy.
As for Lake Placid, we also experienced it via the Peninsula Nature Trails that wind through a landmass on the southern part of the lake. The trails provide a wonderful natural retreat within walking distance of the city.
Lake Placid’s Peninsula Trail
The trails’ access point is not well marked – it is simply an unmarked road that appears to be a driveway and is located between the Comfort Inn and Howard Johnson’s restaurant.
The Village of Lake Placid is a bit off the beaten path, particularly for us Texans, but it was a wonderful refuge and allowed us to experience the beauty of the Adirondacks.
My favorite Lake Placid meal was enjoyed at Milano North. It was well out of our budget but at least we were satisfied that we received what we paid for. Milano North provided a comfortable, but upscale setting and, for me, the best formal fish dish experienced on our trip.
Baarramundi with Coconut Rice, Milano North, Lake Placid, NY
Trey preferred the spaghetti and meatballs at Jimmy’s 21, which offers an affordable and quality dining experience on Mirror Lake.
The Breakfast Club is a popular breakfast spot and we found that the food was well worth the wait we encountered on both of our visits — yes, it was good and reasonable enough to merit a return trip.
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Acadia National Park, Maine ~ July 4-8
Video October 21, 2014 Iwillfigureitout 4 Comments
Trey and I had heard from multiple sources that Acadia National Park was one of the most beautiful national parks in the country, so it was one of the first destinations that came up in discussions as the possibility of our travels began to evolve.
We arrived from Boston at the park’s Seawall Campground in the early evening, just as a line of rain that was preceding Hurricane Arthur caught up with us. Seawall is a popular walk-in campground located in the southwestern part of the park. I was glad we had made reservations as the campground was completely full despite the weather.
Acadia, Seawall Campground
It was our second camping experience, and the second time we pitched the tent in rain. By sunset, the rain had strengthened and there was nothing else to do but crawl into the tent and call it a day. We were awoken three hours later – Arthur, now a tropical storm, had officially arrived. Gratefully, our campsite was in a bit of a valley and well shielded by tall pines.
Acadia campsite in the rain
Maine’s early sunrise took both Trey and I by surprise. I guess if we’d thought about it, we should have expected sunrise by 5 a.m. or so, but no, we were not prepared for Maine’s 4:00 a.m. sunrises.
We left camp about 7:00 a.m. to head into town for breakfast and to stock up on camping supplies. That was when we realized Arthur’s true fury – we ran into a large fallen pine tree on the foot path leading to the camp parking lot along with dozens of downed branches. We encountered the same scenes driving through Southwest Harbor.
The island where Acadia National Park is located, Mount Desert Island, is mostly divided in half down the middle by the Somes Sound, which leads into the Atlantic Ocean — the island looks a bit like a pair of lungs. As there are no bridges that cross the sound, we had to detour about an hour around the left, or west, lobe of the island in order to leave it because a large fallen oak tree had completely cut off access to the main road. The drive to Ellsworth for groceries and supplies was another hour, so this simple task ended up taking up most of our day. It was fine though because not much of anything else could have been accomplished on the dark grey, windy, rainy day.
When we finally returned to camp, the rain had turned into a drizzle and the remaining daylight allowed us to explore the campground and its surrounding trails. We headed to the seawall and watched some brave surfers taking advantage of the high waves.
Surfer at Seawall Picnic Area
We walked out onto the rocks and admired the beauty of the northeastern coast line – the sight, we had longed to experience, did not disappoint.
Seawall, Acadia National Park
Sunday morning’s beautiful blue sky and bright shining sun was a much welcomed sight and gave us renewed excitement and energy for exploring Acadia.
Southwest Harbor near Seawall Campground
We first backtracked past our campsite to check out a light house that we had noticed on the island detour from the previous day. Bass Harbor Head Light is the official name, so I guess does not merit being called a “light house” due to its small size.
Bass Harbor Head Light, 1858
We were excited nonetheless, as it was the first such light structure we had both experienced up close, and we thought it looked very stately and noble looking out over Bass Harbor where it has guided vessels since 1858.
Carriage Roads
With bikes in tow, we then headed to the eastern lobe of the island where 45 miles of roads accessible only by foot, bicycle or horse were constructed from 1913 through 1940 through the philanthropic effort of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
The numerous interconnecting roads wind around lakes, through valleys and near coastlines of eastern Acadia.
Trey leading the way on one of Acadia’s carriage roads
We selected a 13-mile route that would take us up to the northern coast of the island, loop southward crossing our starting point and then completing a figure 8 by looping further south around Eagle Lake.
Duck Brook Bridge, North Carriage Road, Acadia
It was a perfectly beautiful day and the roads led us to gorgeous vistas of the Maine coast, along raging creeks, across impressive stone bridges, and up and down the hills surrounding Eagle Lake.
Beaver haven along the carriage road
The Bee Hive
In May, prior to our travels, Trey had to have some minor oral surgery and when he told his surgeon of our plans, the surgeon told Trey of two “must do’s” – the first was to hike the Bee Hive trail in Acadia National Park, and the other was to drive up to the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire. He’d warned Trey that it was a strenuous hike and required climbing up rails that had been embedded into the rocks, but he also stated that the views were well worth it.
So we again headed to the east lobe of the park, this time taking Park Loop Road, a scenic one-way route along the eastern shoreline that loops around the south shore, then northward through the middle of the park.
The Bee Hive trail head is on the eastern shore above Sand Beach. The hiking trail immediately headed upwards over rocks and through pines, and at times it was difficult to know if we were still on the trail due to all the rock.
View of Sand Beach from the Bee Hive Trail
After about a quarter of a mile however, the path narrowed and trail markers started pointing us upwards…and up…and up.
Beehive Trail, Acadia National Park
A particularly narrow pathway that towered over a rocky cliff had me shaking a bit, but we had gone far enough at that point that there was no turning back as people were coming up behind us and there’s only enough room for one person to pass on the hand and foot rails.
The vistas of the eastern coast line and of Bar Harbor, Maine were amazing, and I felt quiet accomplished once we safely reached the summit, which is only a mere 520 feet above sea level.
Glad to have made it to the Bee Hive summit!
After catching our breath and a quick snack, we continued on a much easier trail that led down to a small lake. Bowl Lake looked much like the glacier lakes found in the mountains of New Mexico and Colorado.
Bowl Lake, Acadia National Park
We followed the path around about a quarter of the lake, and then headed around the base of Bee Hive “mountain” and back to Sand Beach.
Following our hike, we continued driving around Park Loop Road stopping occasionally to take in the views of the Atlantic Ocean.
Thunder Hole, Acadia National Park
The road provides the only car access (there are several hiking trails) to Cadillac Mountain, the highest peak in Acadia at 1,530 feet.
There is a paved path at the summit that provides panoramic views of the park and coastlines.
Maine Coastline
The summit’s geography of rolling pink granite reminded us immediately of the Texas Hill Country (see feature photo at the top of this post).
View from Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park
We ended the day, our last in the beautiful State of Maine, with a lovely Italian dinner in Bar Harbor. A quaint, but touristy, city on the northeastern shore of Mount Desert Island.
Bar Harbor, Maine
The town of Southwest Harbor has several good eating options. We particularly enjoyed Little Notch Pizzeria, which has a menu that extends well beyond pizza, and for breakfast, the omelets at Eat-a-Pita are amazing.
Ben & BIlls Chocolate Emporium in Bar Harbor has a huge selection of homemade ice cream that includes unique flavors such as margarita, coconut macadamia & KGB (Kahlua, Grand Marnier & Bailey’s with fudge swirl). We also loved their homemade dark chocolate clusters.
Best Ice Cream in Maine, Bar Harbor, Maine
We had high expectations for Acadia National Park based on everything we had heard, and we both agree that those expectations were exceeded. Acadia has definitely been a highlight of our travels, and comes up consistently when we’re asked such questions.
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Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge – May 23-24
June 4, 2014 Iwillfigureitout 5 Comments
WICHITA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – May 23-24, 2014
The Wichita Mountains were a favored camping destination for my family when I was a young child and are located about 80 miles north of Wichita Falls, just west of Lawton, Oklahoma.
More than half of the park’s 59,000 acres is a fenced off protected area to allow the white tailed deer, mountain elk and buffalo an environment void of human contact. The remaining refuge, which also has wildlife roaming freely through it, consists of campsites, public hiking trails and a vast wilderness area.
Setting up camp was a bit of a wet experience, but we were able to do so quickly and managed to keep the inside of the tent dry along with our sleeping bags and mats. Despite the rain, the campground was full.
We awoke Saturday morning to unseasonably cool weather and sunshine – it was beautiful! We decided to start the day with a short hike to the top of Elk Mountain. The trail was marked moderate to easy being a rocky, but scenic trail.
The Elk Mountain trail head was at the west end of the park and led into a large designated wilderness area where hiking and backcountry camping are allowed by permit.
The entire “wilderness area” seemed to be visible from the peak of Elk Mountain beginning with a gradual slope of stacked pink granite boulders.
View of wilderness area from the top of Elk Mountain
Trey wanted to venture out on the rocks for a better vantage point. Unsure at first, I mustered up the courage to join Trey, which required stepping over deep crevices between the large boulders that seemed be vicariously sitting on the mountain’s ledge.
Elk Mountain trail was a great first choice, but unfortunately, was our only hike and adventure in the wildlife refuge. I turned my ankle about ¾ of the way down the mountain. I heard a crack, but convinced myself that it was just a sprain so that I could make it the rest of the way down the mountain – which I did with help from Trey.
An x-ray at a Lawton hospital confirmed a small fracture of the left distal fibula. The advice of the ER physician was to see an orthopedist after Memorial Day.
At that point, we decided it was best to pack up our campsite and get a hotel for the night, and then head to Austin in the morning to seek treatment. We were mostly disappointed that our time was cut short in Oklahoma, as we were very much looking forward to reunions with cousins and exploring Tulsa and Tahlequah.
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Interest facts about the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (from their website):
More than 50 mammal, 240 bird, 64 reptile and amphibian, 36 fish, and 806 plant species thrive on this important refuge
The buffalo herd is maintained at 650 through annual public auctions
The granite mountains date back 500 million years
Mojave Desert: Hoover Dam, Valley of Fire State Park & Death Valley National Park ~ October 12 – 17, 2014
Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks ~ October 11, 2014
Yosemite National Park, California ~ October 8 – 11, 2014
Carmel-by-the-Sea, California ~ October 5 – 8, 2014
San Francisco, California ~ October 1 – 5, 2014
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Helsingborg was a founder member of Allsvenskan, and between 1924 and 1968 they spent all but two seasons in the top division, and won the league five times. At the end of the 1968 season, HIF was relegated, and while most people initially expected a quick return, they went on to spend the next 24 seasons in the lower leagues before finally getting promoted back to the top flight in 1992. Since returning to Allsvenskan in 1993, Helsingborg has remained in the top division, winning the league twice in 1999 and 2011.
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Is Modeling Better Than Real Amps?
Written by Jordan Holt
A decade ago, indie rock was king in Nashville. The raw denim rock star was alive and well, and anything vintage or analog was arguably a status symbol. Studios were booked, bands were more than commonplace, drum samples were mainly used for demos, and racks of amp heads lined producer’s walls.
Around 5 years later, popular music took a different path and records were made in hotel rooms on a laptop. Trends changed and technology advanced. The industry could no longer deny the fact that great records could be made with software. Likewise, massive artists such as Maroon 5 and Keith Urban have foregone exotic guitar rigs complete with $80,000+ amps and drawers of pedals for a rack unit.
So what’s the deal? Why does it seem like so many people are switching over more than ever?
Some of us know that guy wheeling out dual 130 lb AC30’s with road cases each Sunday. Several of us know him really well because we’ve painstakingly helped him lift them into his SUV multiple times.
There is nothing more satisfying than walking in with a small case or two, putting down your pedalboard, plugging in two XLRs and making your production team happy – all while the rest of the band sets up for half an hour. With modeling, placing mics, covering loud amps, running long lines to another room, dialing in tones, and exhaustion are a thing of the past.
If you’re a professional who travels a lot, the headache of dialing in abused rented amps that may or may not work is non-existent. Not to mention, your sound guy has the same tone from you every night and never has to yell at you for loud stage volume.
Most of us can’t afford an $80,000 amp, but for $400-$2000, you can now have the tone plus an entire effects rig. Having access to hundreds or even thousands of popular and rare amps we could never have real access to in a lifetime is invaluable.
I would have made myself, and everyone else a lot happier If I had something like a $400 Strymon Iridium or an HX stomp when I was younger. You can now put your money in better places such as pickups or more pedal options. Having a full rig on a budget is easier than ever.
Ear Development
This is one that doesn’t get talked about much. The most important aspect to gear is knowing how to use it. This only comes through playing many different products over time. Having many options and being able to quickly A/B them (hard to do with analog gear) develops a player’s ear rapidly.
Let’s be honest, tubes suck. I can’t begin to count how many times I’ve had them go out on me over the years. The worst part is that it’s nearly impossible to predict when they will cause you headaches.
I remember troubleshooting an erratic volume drop in my old Matchless for months before finding that it was a dying rectifier tube. I thought I fixed it over and over only to find a week or two later it would come back. This definitely made my first time playing The Belonging embarrassing and full of stress.
Perfect for the Minimalist and the Tweaker
If you’re like me and love the details, then the options modeling provides is never-ending inspiration. I know the way I want things to sound and I can get there on the spot without spending any more money.
Others love to set it and forget it, and products like the Kemper do that well. Buy some profiles at curated settings and you’re good to go.
Tone and Feel
So here’s where the great divide lies. Some will easily sacrifice all the other benefits of modeling simply because the “real” thing must be superior in tone and feel.
“But what about players such as professionals who need the best tone and feel possible? That’s what matters most!”
Sure, if you’re playing a club where you’re standing next to your amp or have the ability to feel the low-end in proximity then going 100% digital will not be comparable. But isolate the amp, mic it and run it through a studio/in-ear monitors (guess what, your analog amp is becoming digital) and you won’t be able to tell a difference. I haven’t seen anyone that can reliably identify which is which.
When I was skeptical about modeling and first did this, I was absolutely shocked when I thought the modeled amp was the real amp. I instantly was able to get the modeled amp to sound better. Why? Cab IR’s.
The combination of cab, speaker, mics, mic placement, and mic pre easily makes up 50%, if not more, of your tone. With modeling, you have thousands of options so you can dial in a more preferred tone than what you could with one physical amp.
I’ve played countless real amps that sounded and felt terrible to me. They were “ideal” big name amps, but they weren’t what I wanted. There are plenty of amps that I dislike in the modelers I’ve used. You just have a superior ability to find what fits you. Even if there is a slight difference (it can vary depending on the platform), I believe the ability to dial things in is far more valuable for any player.
However, the reality is that technology is so good and the differences are negligible. You can say the same about the recording world with plugins. The quality and flexibility plugins offer has allowed the sonics of recordings to go to a whole new level.
The Emotional Conflict
In the end, playing guitar isn’t just a technical experience. It’s an emotional one. We play guitar because we feel something when we do it. When I was 12 and plugged into my friend’s Crate practice amp and hit the Overdrive button, the sensation of just making noise was euphoric. I get why people choose real amps. I just don’t think they’re “better”.
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Is it true that men (in general) can't write female first-person?
I think I first saw that statement in an answer to this question.
Men cannot, in general, write female first-person.
I gave it a thought, and realized there was some truth in it; I've read first-person narrative novels by female authors where the main character is a man, but never the other way around.
I'm a bit curious about the reason most men don't/can't do it.
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I've written first-person stories with female narrators. A pregnant female narrator to boot. It's not that hard. – JSBձոգչ Feb 13 '13 at 13:10
Friday by Robert Heinlein has a first-person female narrator. One of my favorite books. – Lauren-Reinstate-Monica-Ipsum Feb 13 '13 at 14:29
Can't or prefer not to? In our patriarchal society, in most books picking a female protagonist is usually a pointless quirk, rarely plot-centric unless it's some romance. If gender has no impact on plot, the default choice is male. [myself, a male writing this from perspective of finishing 116k words with 1st person female protagonist last fall.] – SF. Feb 13 '13 at 15:52
Related, possibly a duplicate: writers.stackexchange.com/questions/2790/… – Standback Feb 14 '13 at 14:42
How would we react if this question has been framed as "Europeans cannot, in general, write Asian first-person"? In general, statements based on such trite generalities are wrong. – Fortiter Feb 15 '13 at 0:45
That's totally nonsense. Stupid gender category thinking. Just ignore statements like this one.
The truth is that many women do not think (because of this nonsense) that men can write fiction for women (probably because they think men do not understand women). Therefore male writers use a female pseudonym if they want to sell romances and stuff where the main audience are women. So if you've read books of female authors, are you sure it wasn't a male author under a female pseudonym?
Maybe you know Jessica Blair.
Btw, the same is true for women writing for genres with a heavy male audience.
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John SmithersJohn Smithers
+1! Well said! Any doubters read Stephen King's Rose Madder - not first person, but one of the best female protagonists I've ever read, with no pandering to female stereotypes. Even though it deals with domestic violence. – Zayne S Halsall Feb 16 '13 at 15:48
This answer is the correct one. The whole point of fictional writing is to write from the perspective of a person that isn't the author themselves. Why can a man hypothetically write from the perspective of a cyborg with augmentations that can let them jump thirty feet into the air while exploring an alien planet but can't possibly write from the perspective of someone who has a different set of genitals? It makes no sense, especially in non-romance stories. But even in romance stories it's fun to write from a different perspective. – Stephen Jun 10 '19 at 2:02
There probably is a kernel of truth here, but it has nothing to do with gender as such.
If you're writing in first-person because you want the reader to connect and identity with the character, and you want the basis of that connection to be some quintessential aspect of a social identity that speaks to a shared experience of people in that group... yeah, it helps if you're part of that group yourself. But it isn't necessary, and it certainly isn't sufficient, and if you fail (which is likely) you'll end up with a cliche-ridden pile of rubbish at best.
On the other hand, if you're writing in first-person because you want the reader to see the inner workings of a complex character with a distinctive personality, focus on that; the perspective character's individuality is far more important than their gender or any other single trait. Or if you're writing in first-person because you want a neutral observer who isn't otherwise a central character, make them unobtrusive enough that their gender doesn't even matter.
Seeing things from the perspective of people different from yourself is a vital skill in any case. For all the hand-wringing people indulge in over it, gender isn't even the trickiest--in my experience, writing across socioeconomic class and generational culture shifts are gotten very wrong far more often.
C. A. McCannC. A. McCann
"Women are meant to be loved, not to be understood." -- Oscar Wilde
But to the extent that it is true that men do not understand women, it follows that if a man attempts to write a story from a woman's point of view but is totally off-base due to gender-wide ignorance of women, that any other man reading it will be just as ignorant and so not see any problem. So only half the potential readers will find the story incongruous. :-)
Seriously, though, I've read stories written by women where the men all seemed "off" to me. Some where the men act like women, and some where the men are extreme stereotypes. (Like, I've seen a few movies on Lifetime Network. Men are either controlling, abusive jerks, or sweet, sensitive, caring wusses.) So I don't doubt that men sometimes write female characters that women find unbelievable. I've certainly read stories where the women act just like men. A large percentage of action-adventure stories fall in this category.
Of course it's not like all men do Y and never do X while all women do X and never do Y, so that you could take one scene out of a story and say, "What? That's something a man would do, not a woman." Still, anyone who has actually interacted with real men and women knows that the two think and act differently in many ways.
I'm reminded of some cartoon my kids watched once where a pre-teen boy asks his sister or whoever she was supposed to be what he should do to "become a man". She fumbles a little, then says, "Well first, no matter what, don't let anyone else touch the remove control." "I don't know about that," he replies, "I feel like ..." And she slaps her hand against her face and cries, "And don't talk about your feelings!"
IMHO, the ultimate sexism is the idea that a woman is only praise-worthy to the extent that she acts just like a man.
But surely it's the same problem an author faces any time he attempts to write a character who is not exactly like himself. I'm sure that rich people stumble when writing poor characters, Americans stumble when writing Chinese, Christians stumble when writing atheists, liberals stumble when writing conservatives, etc etc, and vice versa. I can think of many examples where the writer either portrayed a character as being just like himself when he clearly wasn't, or when the character was such a stereotype or caricature that it was laughable.
It is simply not the case that men can't, don't, or won't do it. Many novels have been written convincingly, thoughtfully, and effectively, by male authors in female first person. Famously, in detective fiction, Robert B. Parker's entire series of novels about the female detective Sunny Randall are written in the first person. Another extremely well-received and respected novel written in female first person by a male author is I Am Mary Dunne, by Brian Moore. Other examples abound, but even these few are enough to disprove your premise.
John M. LandsbergJohn M. Landsberg
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Blackberries jam
Poultry such as;
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Shrimp delight
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101 Things to do with an Instant...
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Take the pressure out of the old “what’s for dinner” rut with 101 easy recipes to use in your Instant Pot.® You'll find recipes for appetizers, breakfasts, soups and stews, beef and pork, poultry, fish and seafood, vegetarian entrees, side dishes, and desserts. All recipes were created using the Instant Pot® Duo Plus 6 Quart.
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By Staff Reporter Last updated Jan 6, 2020
In one of my articles in 2019, I attempted to highlight the existence of what Francis Fukuyama termed “shadow economies” in our Zimbabwean context.
By Rawlings Magede
In his book, Political Order and Political decay, he traces the origins of the Italian Mafia in cities such as Lombardy and Sicily. He notes that they gained ground owing to the dysfunctional of the justice system in these cities where landlords enlisted their services to collect rentals from tenants.
In the process, they ended up ripping off both the landlord and tenant by charging exorbitant mark-ups and threatening all forms of violence to anyone who resisted their demands.
In all their activities, the mafia does not pay any form of a tax but rather thrive on protection fees charged to rich elites to protect and cement their business interest.
Zimbabwe is on edge. Bizarre stories of killings by machete-wielding gangs have enveloped an already sombre festive season. The already tainted festive mood was worsened by incidences of the Mashurugwi’s terror activities.
While the comatose economy is dishing its fair of blows to the ordinary citizen, the fear of the unknown of who next the terror groups will attack remains a preoccupation for many till this day.
Why the law enforcement agents have taken a casual approach to apprehend the violent gold panners remains a puzzle yet to be unmasked.
So complex is the Mashurugwi’s issue so much that many, in trying to unmask the force behind these shadowy groups have concluded the complicit hand of ruling elites.
Who supports them?
During meeting with small scale miners at their inaugural Zimbabwe Miners Federation AGM in Gweru in November 2019, President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed optimism over the ability of artisan miners to provide the much-needed boost to the country’s ailing economy.
He even went a step further and underscored the need for small scale miners to be given liberty to pursue their activities without any hindrance by the state.
While mining has the potential to unlock potential revenue, the conduct of some artisan miners have left communities terrorized. Recently, the miners killed a policeman and murdered a gold buyer in Mvuma.
For all this, there are even reports that there are some machete-wielding miners who remain untouchable due to their links to some senior politicians.
During the festive holiday, Norton Legislator, Temba Mliswa fingered Chegutu Legislator, Dexter Nduna, Mashonaland West Head of Police and other unmentioned politicians of being behind the surge of Machete gangs in the Midlands province.
Nduna is not new to violence and last year alone during a televised parliamentary debate, he openly threatened Norton Member of Parliament, Norton Mliswa with violence and bragged that he had killed many people.
Nduna is not the only politician with links to the machete-wielding gangs. State Minister, Owen Ncube has also been fingered as the force behind these gangs.
Mostly the gangs are known for collecting “tribute” from fellow miners by demanding gold ore. Those who cooperate are spared.
While the security services have responded by conducting periodic searches for weapons at some of the mine entrances, some machete-wielding gangs roam freely without any reprisals from the law enforcement agents.
Wither justice delivery?
The operations of mashurugwi have left citizens with no choice but ensure that they protect themselves from violence. During a recent interaction with some youths in Glenview after machete-wielding gangs killed a money changer, there was consensus among the group of youths on the need to protect themselves from possible attack from the gangs.
One of them actually concluded that there was a need for business people including foreign currency dealers to also get their machetes and keep them at all times as a stopgap measure.
All these sentiments point to the failure of the law enforcement agents to protect citizens from attacks from these gangs.
In the final analysis, that Zimbabwe has descended into anarchy where the mafia and terror gangs are untouchable is worrisome.
The existence of shadow economies that are supported by the nefarious operations of the mashurugwi’s should be a cause for concern. Today its someone attacked, tomorrow it might be you. Something must give in.
https://rawlingsdiaries.blogspot.com/
Rawlings Magede is a Development Practitioner and writes here in his personal capacity. Feedback on vamagede@gmail.com
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Mountaineers Too High For Rangers As Match Ends In Three Days
Call for Flashback Identity to be used in schools
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"Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America" explores how a playful approach led to innovative and iconic postwar American designs like these. Photo by James Florio, courtesy of the Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum’s Latest Exhibition Is Serious Fun
On view now, Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America examines the influence of play in postwar American homes.
By Rebecca L. Olgeirson • May 20, 2019
Midcentury modern design is having a moment in Denver this summer—one a bit more cerebral than walnut-and-brass mania, and a lot more fun. Serious Play: Design in Midcentury America—on view at the Denver Art Museum (DAM) through August 25—encourages fans of the postwar style to look beyond the clean lines to examine how these playful designs reflected big cultural shifts—and inspired fresh ideas for home furnishings, children’s toys and play spaces, and even corporate identities.
The idea for the show started with a lunch, when Darrin Alfred, the DAM’s curator of architecture and design, and Monica Obniski, Demmer Curator of 20th and 21st Century Design at the Milwaukee Art Museum, discovered their shared interest in Alexander Girard, a leading postwar designer known for his playful take on domesticity. An exhibition concept formed and, over the past three years, the duo (and exhibit’s co-curators) have scoured museum collections, private archives, and auctions to assemble a collection of more than 200 objects from the late 1940s through the early 1960s.
Separated into toys, home furnishings, and commercial products, Serious Play includes works on paper, models, textiles, furniture, ceramics, films, toys, playground equipment, and product design. Notable designers—think: Charles and Ray Eames, Eva Zeisel, Isamu Noguchi—share the spotlight with lesser-known names, including Henry P. Glass and Estelle and Erwin Laverne.
Here, Alfred shares three pieces to look for when you visit Serious Play this summer.
“Serious Play” opens with a selection of iconic midcentury modern seats, including George Nelson’s bold red Marshmallow Sofa. Photo by James Florio, courtesy of the Denver Art Museum
This red sofa—a George Nelson design comprising 18 circular cushions—helps open the show. “Younger, adventurous consumers were looking for something different after the drab war years,” Alfred says of the eye-catching design. “An interest in color and pattern was driven by young consumers and younger designers beginning to live this way.” The piece was (and still is) manufactured by the Herman Miller company, which features prominently throughout Serious Play—and for good reason: This is the retailer known for bringing modern designs to market at prices middle-class families could afford.
Charles and Ray Eames, Eames Storage Unit (ESU) 400 series, about 1949. Photograph © Denver Art Museum
Eames Storage Unit (ESU)
As consumerism took root after World War II, families began looking for clever ways to store and display their new possessions. Alfred acquired this storage piece—an Eames first edition ESU 400 Series—at auction. “Charles and Ray Eames addressed the willingness of Americans to have flexible ways to display their collections,” he explains. “They offered a playful way to decorate and display. This piece could work anywhere, from a child’s room to an office.”
Charles and Ray Eames, Sofa Compact, 1954, with Colorado Plaid textile designed by Alexander Girard. Photograph © Denver Art Museum
Eames Sofa Compact
The “sofa compact”—a piece scaled for spaces too small to accommodate a traditional sofa—was particularly popular in institutional settings; this one found its way to Colorado State University. This particular sofa—designed by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller—shows off Alexander Girard’s “Colorado Plaid” textile. The colorful fabric was designed as a test swatch, but CSU thought it was just right. Love the look? Herman Miller used this very sofa to recreate the bold plaid fabric, and the re-edition is available for your sofa today.
If you go: Serious Play will be on view at the Denver Art Museum through August 25. It debuted at the Milwaukee Art Museum September 28, 2018, through January 6, 2019.
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Sometime The Wolf
Rising from the depths of Preston in Lancashire, gothic rock newcomers Sometime The Wolf have been creating a name for themselves across the north of England, selling out shows and building a fervent fanbase for their dark, atmospheric music.
Inspired by bands such as Fields of The Nephilim, Tiamat, Behemoth and Karnivool, the band bring a modern touch to the genre, delivering a powerful sound laden with mystery, magic and presence.
Now stepping onto the national stage, they release their transfixing debut album From Here and Earth, on streaming services at the start of next year via Transcend Music. A complete and hypnotic body of work, it showcases a band who are ready to sit at the top of the gothic scene and inspire legions of followers around the world.
This remarkable debut is just the start for Sometime The Wolf, who are already working on new material and have major live plans confirmed for 2020. Find out more at https://www.sometimethewolf.co.uk/
Sometime The Wolf release debut album & share ‘Deeper Than Below’ video
Sometime The Wolf share debut single ‘Ashes’ & announce digital album release
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Archive for March 17th, 2011
Train derailment affects traffic in Ottawa
Posted by wlpo on March 17, 2011
Getting around Ottawa was made difficult late Thursday afternoon thanks to a train derailment. It happened around 4:30pm on the west side of town. Traffic was back to normal soon after.
Concerts for a Cause Announced
Country Music stars Trace Adkins and Eric Church and a Nickelodeon quartet headline this year’s Concerts for a Cause.
June 25th Adkins and Church will perform at the Illinois Valley Regional Airport in Peru.
Then August 13th concert organizer Merry Noonan of Lou’s LaGrotto is planning a family-oriented mini-state fair at the airport, featuring a carnival and entertainment from Big Time Rush.
A third all-day country fest, featuring 4 or 5 artists, is still pending for September.
Illinois jobless rate falls to 8.9 percent in Feb
CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois unemployment dipped below 9% for the first time in two years, falling to 8.9% in February.
The Illinois Department of Employment Security released the new figures Thursday that marked the 13th consecutive month of declining joblessness. There still were 588,500 Illinoisans without jobs in February.
January’s unemployment rate was 9% in Illinois.
IDES Director Maureen O’Donnell says the state’s economy is “steadily building momentum.” She says the rate could fluctuate in coming months but it appears to be on a downward trend. The state unemployment rate peaked at 11.2 percent in January 2010.
The national February rate also was 8.9%.
Hands-on career expo for local students comes to IVCC
It’s never too early for students to be thinking what kind of career they would like to pursue. A career and building trades fair Friday at Illinois Valley Community College will show area eighth graders and high school students what jobs are available.
It’s sponsored by Starved Rock Associates for Vocational and Technical Education or SRAVTE. Jeanette Maurice with SRAVTE explains what students will be able to do.
Students will also be able checkout jobs in the medical field, cosmetology, and writing. Representatives for union building and trades will also be there.
California couple arrested in Peru
A couple from California will have an extended stay in La Salle County.
Peru Police say they stopped Anthony and Jessica Adams of Weed, California for a minor traffic violation early Thursday morning at Interstate 80 and Rt. 251. Officers say they found approximately 300 grams of marijuana.
Anthony and Jessica Adams have been charged with felony possession of cannabis. They’re being held in the La Salle County Jail.
Fieldcrest students to perform “West Side Story”
Sharks face the Jets at Fieldcrest High School in Minonk this weekend. It’s not a sporting event but a performance of the musical “West Side Story.”
Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm and 6pm. Tickets are $5 at the door.
Construction will close lanes of Veteran’s Memorial Bridge this summer
A major construction project is planned on the Veteran’s Memorial Bridge in Ottawa.
Bridge work begins June 9th and will be done by June 30th. During construction, one lane each direction on the bridge will be closed to traffic. Also the Route 23 and 71 intersection will be completely closed at the south end of the bridge. The posted detour will be Route’s 178 and 6.
IDOT officials say inspections revealed 8% of the concrete deck is in need of patching. Additional repairs will be made to expansion joints and the bridge approach pavement. The bridge was opened in 1982.
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Category Archives: Translation
A very concise 23rd Psalm
The Lord my shepherd is, and I
Shall nothing want. He makes me lie
In pastures green. Along the shores
Of waters still he leads, restores
My soul. In righteous paths I go,
There led for his name’s sake. Although
I walk the vale of deathly shade,
Of evil I’ll not be afraid,
For thou art there. For comfort to
Thy rod and staff I look. In view
Of all my foes thou settest up
My board, anoint’st my head. My cup
Runs over. Surely, to the end
Thy good and mercy shall attend
Me all my days until I die.
Then in God’s house I’ll dwell for aye.
Filed under Old Testament, Poetry, Translation
Seamless verse: terza rima and a close equivalent
Dante’s Comedy is written in terza rima — that is, a rhyme scheme of aba bcb cdc ded efe … yzy z. One very appealing feature of terza rima is that each tercet is linked by rhyme to both the tercet before and the one after, making it possible to write an entire canto — arbitrarily long — which is one seamless whole, impossible to break into smaller units which can stand alone in terms of rhyme.
Unfortunately, terza rima just isn’t workable in English, at least not for long poems. It requires that every line of the poem rhyme with two other lines, and in a rhyme-poor language like English that is just too stringent a requirement (though of course it works fine in Italian). Reading Dorothy L. Sayers’s terza rima translation of Dante has made me even more sure of this. Too many forced and awkward rhymes, too many near-rhyme compromises. Many of the “rhymes” (like rhyming — no joke — here, singular, and far!) don’t even register as rhymes at all unless the reader is actively paying attention to the rhyme scheme, and in the end the effect is simply not that of reading rhymed verse. I know Sayers is operating under the additional constraint of having to write English terza rima which is a translation of Italian terza rima, but I think even writing original verse using this rhyme scheme would be unworkable in English, unless it were very short.
Structurally, terza rima is like a chain, every link of which has the shape of a figure-eight. The easiest way of adapting it to a rhyme-poor language like English, then, is to simplify it to a chain with ordinary circular links, eliminating the need for triple rhymes. I experimented a bit with this scheme when I was a teenager, before I knew anything about Dante, and I called it “snake rhyme” because it could be used to produce an arbitrarily long, indivisible poem.
As an experiment, I tried rendering the beginning of the Inferno in “snake rhyme.” The main disadvantage of snake rhyme, as opposed to terza rima, is that every line is separated from its rhyme by two intervening lines, making the rhymes less obvious. I tried to ameliorate this by shortening the lines to four feet each — that makes for 32 syllables per quatrain, very close to Dante’s 33 per tercet. I’m not sure how successful the result is.
I have no intention of finishing this “translation” (if one can even use that word for a version which takes so many liberties, and whose author is ignorant of Italian); it was just an experiment. But I thought I’d share it for what it’s worth.
My life’s long journey halfway through,
I found myself within a wood
So dark my path was lost to view.
How hard it is to speak of how
that forest was — so dark! — and should
I call it back to mind, I know
fresh fear would kindle even now.
Such bitter fear — like death it stings! —
Yet good I found there, too, and so,
That you may understand that good,
I’ll shy not from the darker things.
How came I to be lost so deep
Within that dense and savage wood?
When lost I the true path? Who knows?
I was so very full of sleep.
But, stumbling through that murky maze,
I came to where a mountain rose
Up from that valley thick with vines
and tangled brush. I dared to raise
My eyes and saw its slopes aglow,
Lit by that Planet bright which shines
On all men’s paths and with its light
Directs them in the way to go.
With this my heart began to take
Fresh courage — for throughout the night,
A squirming terror vile and black
Had lurked within my bosom’s lake.
But now, like one who, safe ashore,
Still gasping from the swim, looks back
To see the churning waves which he
Survived — against all odds — once more,
So I, though in my heart still fleeing,
Looked back. I was the first to see
The other side of that dread vale:
None else had lived to do the seeing.
Awhile I rested in that sun,
Then stirred again and moved to scale
The lonely slope, and as I went
My firm foot was the lower one.
There on the lower slopes I spied,
Not far from where the hill’s ascent
Began — a leopard! — lithe of limb
And covered with a spotted hide.
Wherever then I turned my face
Or made to move, I spotted him.
All ways he blocked, till back I turned,
Retreating to my starting place.
But it was spring, and early morn,
And in its native Aries burned
The Sun, with those same stars attendant
It rose with when the world was born,
On that first morning when the Love
Divine first moved those things resplendent,
So that the season and the hour —
And, too, that dappled beast above
Me on the path — seemed cause for hope
but hope, alas, had not the power
To steel me for what happened next:
I saw a lion on the slope!
(If you want to know what happens next, read Dante.)
Filed under Literature, Poetry, Translation
Tagged as Dante, Dorothy L. Sayers
Two Clouds of Unknowing
Several months ago I picked up a Modern English translation of The Cloud of Unknowing (an anonymous Middle English work of Christian mysticism) at a used bookstore in Taichung. It sat on my shelf for some time unread, and then suddenly I felt moved to read it. I finished in on April 19.
On May 4 — just fifteen days later — I went to the same used bookstore, and near the checkout counter there was a stack of fliers advertising an upcoming exhibition at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum called — Cloud of Unknowing. (This latter Cloud is being promoted on the museum website as “a themed exhibition on the subject of urban spatiality and issues pertaining to space” in commemoration of the 130th anniversary of the founding of Taipei, so the choice of the that particular name would be a bit of a mystery if we didn’t know the synchronicity fairies were behind it.)
Incidentally, much is lost in Clifton Wolters’s translation of The Cloud of Unknowing. I’ve never read the original, but I was tipped off to its poetic superiority by a page header in the translation.
Where the original had “a beam of ghostly light” (or, rather, “a beme of goostly liʒt”), Wolters replaces the gentle moonlight of “beam” with the more martial connotations of “shaft” — and then nixes the eerie, numinous “ghostly” in favor of the namby-pamby New-Agey “spiritual.”
The perfection of that one phrase, “a beam of ghostly light,” led me to look up the original text online. It opens with:
Ghostly friend in God, thou shalt well understand that I find, in my boisterous beholding,…
versus Wolters’s
My friend in God, it seems to me, in my rough and ready way,…
Really? “In my rough and ready way”? (“Boisterous beholding,” on the other hand, is so perfect that I decided to appropriate it as a new name for this blog.) And what happened to “ghostly” and “thou shalt well understand”? This is a pretty Zeppo-Marx approach to translation! (“Now, eh, you said a lot of things here that I didn’t think were important, so I just omitted them.”)
http://www.marx-brothers.org/whyaduck/sounds/crackers/letter.wav
While the first word of the book is “just omitted,” elsewhere Wolters generally replaces every instance of ghostly with spiritual. While this is probably a perfectly defensible choice, given the way the meaning of ghostly has changed over time, I find that it annoys me to no end and seriously detracts from the quality of the book.
The truth is that neither ghostly nor spiritual is really an adequate rendition of the Middle English goostly. The Modern English ghostly has acquired unwanted connotations, having become too exclusively associated with apparitions of the dead, as opposed to spirits more generally. But spiritual, too, has suffered; it most often means simply “figurative” these days, or else “half-assedly non-religious.” Spiritual light sounds pedestrian, not at all supernatural, and leaves the reader blasé. Ghostly light has more the ring of authentic revelation, the sort of thing that “often times maketh my bones to quake while it maketh manifest.” It carries the connotation that every angel is terrible (and yet, alas, I invoke you, almost-deadly birds of the soul).* Neither is perfect; each adds or detracts something from the original; but I think ghostly is much to be preferred and comes closer to the spirit in which the Cloud was written. The 21st century is awash in spirituality (I, alas, am no exception), and a strong injection of medieval ghostliness is much wanted.
*Joseph Smith and Rilke, respectively
Filed under Anecdotes, Coincidence / Synchronicity, Language, Translation
Name suggestions for Bake Shape Ape
There’s a restaurant in the town where I live called Bake Shape Ape. That’s right, Bake Shape Ape.
It’s not even a bakery, but a Japanese-style barbecue place. The English name is a character-for-character literal translation of the Chinese 烤狀猿. The first character, 烤, means “bake, roast, grill, etc.” — basically any kind of cooking that doesn’t involve a lot of water or oil. The rest of it, 狀猿, is a pun on 狀元, which is pronounced the same way. The latter is a title used in old China for the person who got the highest score on the imperial civil service exam. The final character, 元, has been replaced with the homophonous 猿, which means “ape.”
So what would have been a better translation? Any good English translation should include a punning reference to apes or monkeys, and ideally should refer both to barbecuing and to the idea of a champion or an excellent scholar. Here are my proposals:
Barbecue Chimpion
Ape-Plus Barbecue (sounds like “A-plus”)
ApeX Grill
The Prime-Ate (as in “prime rib” — really scraping the bottom of the barrel here)
The Frying Pan (as in Pan troglodytes — even worse)
Monkey Bar and Grill (pun on “monkey bars” — fail)
G’rilla (gorilla / griller — my personal favorite)
Any other ideas? (Of course this is purely an academic exercise, since I would never dream of suggesting that a name as perfect as Bake Shape Ape actually be changed! The food is nothing special, but I still eat there from time to time just for the name.)
Filed under Language, Oddities, Translation
McDermott’s Aquinas
I’ve been reading Timothy McDermott’s Aquinas anthology (Aquinas: Selected Philosophical Writings. Oxford University Press, 1993). Overall I recommend it, though with reservations.
Aquinas will often begin a discussion with a numbered list of questions and then, many pages later, refer back to these by their numbers alone, requiring the reader to flip back through the book trying to find where exactly Aquinas said what “the fourth question” was. (This annoying feature of St. Thomas’s style makes any attempt to read his work on an e-reader an exercise in futility, as I know from experience. Actual pages to flip are a must.) McDermott ameliorates this considerably with bracketed additions to the text. For example:
[Article 7] The seventh question [Does the goal determine the kind more specifically than the object, or vice versa?] we approach as follows: . . . (p. 352, brackets and boldface in the original).
It’s hard to overstate how much more enjoyable such little touches make the reading experience.
Another plus of McDermott’s translation is that he is not a slave to etymology, as so many Aquinas translators apparently are. Just because the original Latin uses the word accidens, for example, it doesn’t necessarily follow that the best English translation is accident — a word which no longer means in modern English what it meant to Aquinas — so McDermott opts for incidental properties instead. This often makes Aquinas’s meaning much more transparent. One downside, though, is that most other Aquinas translators are slaves to etymology, so someone who reads only this translation will not learn the etymologically correct technical terms (such as accident) which most English-speakers use when discussing Aquinas. A translator’s note at the beginning of one of the passages highlights the sort of confusion that may arise:
Deliberately, ‘condition’ translates dispositio, ‘disposition’ habitus, and ‘habit’ and ‘custom’ consuetudo. ‘Moderation’ and ‘courage’ translate temperantia and fortitudo; ‘deiform virtue’ translates virtus theologica.
This is obviously bound to lead to misunderstanding when the reader attempts to discuss this passage with someone who has learned the more etymologically conventional technical meanings of disposition and habit. And, while many people have heard of the “theological virtues” — faith, hope, and charity — no one who hasn’t read McDermott is going to know what you’re talking about if you start throwing around the word deiform.
McDermott, however, is evidently sensitive to these possible sources of confusion, which is why he includes several helpful “notes on the translation” like the one quoted above. The index also includes the original Latin in parentheses for certain key terms. All in all, his approach is perhaps an acceptable compromise between clarity and “backward compatibility” with other translations.
One slightly annoying feature of the translation is McDermott’s insistence of referring to Muslim scholars by their original Arabic names, using Ibn Rushd and Ibn Sīnā in place of the more familiar Averroës and Avicenna. — the equivalent of insisting on calling Confucius Kǒngzǐ. Since the Latinized names are of course the ones Aquinas used, and are also the ones that modern English-speakers will be familiar with, it’s hard to justify translating them back into Arabic, and I have to assume he did so for political (not to say politically correct) reasons.
More grating is McDermott’s decision to “translate” Dionysius as Pseudo-Dionysius — ridiculous, since, whatever modern scholarship may have to say about it, Aquinas believed he was quoting the actual Dionysius the Areopagite, the disciple of Paul, and he referred to him as such. McDermott’s anachronistic rendition is the equivalent of translating Romans 10:16 as “For Deutero-Isaiah saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?”
Tagged as Thomas Aquinas, Timothy McDermott
Three versions of a choral lyric by Euripides
I’ve just read David Grene’s startlingly beautiful English rendition of Euripides’s Hippolytus — a play which didn’t make nearly as deep an impression on me when I read Paul Roche’s version. Here, side by side, are the Grene and Roche translations of one of the choral lyrics from Hippolytus, with Gilbert Murray’s version (courtesy of Gutenberg.org) thrown in for good measure.
Gilbert Murray (1902)
David Grene (1942)
Paul Roche (1998)
STROPHE
STROPHE I
Erôs, Erôs, who blindest, tear by tear, / Men’s eyes with hunger; Love distills desire upon the eyes, / Eros, Eros, clouding our eyes / With a mist of yearning
thou swift Foe that pliest / Deep in our hearts joy like an edgèd spear; / love brings bewitching grace into the heart / of those he would destroy. / when you sweeten the hearts / Of those against whom you plan your attack. /
Come not to me with Evil haunting near, / I pray that love may never come to me / with murderous intent, / Please never show yourself to wound me. /
Wrath on the wind, nor jarring of the clear / Wing’s music as thou fliest! / in rhythms measureless and wild. / Please never turn everything upside down. /
There is no shaft that burneth, not in fire, / Not in wild stars, far off and flinging fear, / Not fire nor stars have stronger bolts / Neither lightning nor the fall of a star / Wreaks more havoc
As in thine hands the shaft of All Desire, / Erôs, Child of the Highest! than those of Aphrodite sent / by the hand of Eros, Zeus’s child. than Aphrodite’s / Lance when loosed from the hand of Eros, / Zeus’s boy.
ANTISTROPHE
ANTISTROPHE I
In vain, in vain, by old Alpheüs’ shore / The blood of many bulls doth stain the river / And all Greece bows on Phoebus’ Pythian floor; / In vain by Alpheus’ stream, / In vain in the halls of Phoebus’ Pythian shrine / the land of Greece increases sacrifice. / Useless, useless, the pouring of blood / That Greece has shed of slaughtered kine / On the banks of Alpheus or Apollo’s shrine: /
Yet bring we to the Master of Man no store / But Love the King of Men they honor not, / Useless, if Eros isn’t adored. / Dictator of men,
The Keybearer, who standeth at the door / Close-barred, where hideth ever / The heart of the shrine. although he keeps the keys / of the temple of desire, / the keeper of the keys / To Aphrodite’s beds of love–
Yea, though he sack man’s life / Like a sacked city, and moveth evermore / although he goes destroying through the world, / He is the prime wrecker of mortals, /
Girt with calamity and strange ways of strife, / author of dread calamities / and ruin when he enters human hearts. The bringer of catastrophe / When he attacks.
Him have we worshipped never! /
STROPHE II
There roamed a Steed in Oechalia’s wild, / The Oechalian maiden There was a girl in Oechalia /
A Maid without yoke, without Master, / And Love she knew not, that far King’s child; / who had never known / the bed of love, known neither man nor marriage, / A filly unbroken by man: / Unbedded, unbridled, unfettered, /
But he came, he came, with a song in the night. / With fire, with blood; and she strove in flight, / A Torrent Spirit, a Maenad white, / Faster and vainly faster, / Sealed unto Heracles by the Cyprian’s Might. / the Goddess Cyrpis gave to Heracles. / She took her from the home of Eurytus, / maiden unhappy in her marriage song, / wild as a Naiad or a Bacchanal, / with blood and fire, Who was driven by Love, Aphrodite, / And fled like a flame or a Bacchant / Far from her home; and was given / As a bride to Alcmena’s son /
Alas, thou Bride of Disaster! a murderous hymenaeal! In a wedding most gory.
ANTISTROPHE II
O Mouth of Dirce, O god-built wall, / That Dirce’s wells run under, / O holy walls of Thebes and Dirce’s fountain / You hallowed Theban ramparts / And mouth of Dirce’s stream, /
Ye know the Cyprian’s fleet footfall! / bear witness you, to Love’s grim journeying: / You can tell how gently / Aphrodite comes.
Ye saw the heavens around her flare, / When she lulled to her sleep that Mother fair / Of twy-born Bacchus, and decked her there / The Bride of the bladed Thunder. / once you saw Love bring Semele to bed, / lull her to sleep, clasped in the arms of Death, pregnant with Dionysus by the thunder king. But the mother of Bacchus she flared / To bed with bloody Death.
For her breath is on all that hath life, and she floats in the air, / Bee-like, death-like, a wonder. Love is like a flitting bee in the world’s garden / and for its flowers, destruction is in his breath. Over the earth she breathes: / A bee, she hovers.
These three translations are too different from one another to allow for the kind of close line-by-line comparison I used in evaluating 15 versions of Dante. Nor can I recognize enough Greek words to be able to compare each translation directly to the original and make an educated guess as to how faithful each is, as I was able to do to some extent with the Dante translations. Nevertheless, here are some general comments and impressions on the three versions.
(I tell myself that I have no business learning Greek until after I’ve at least mastered the language of the country I live in — but I can’t say I’m not tempted. In the meantime, I’m trying to learn the useful skill of evaluating translations without being able to read the original.)
As English poetry, Grene’s version is by far the best of the three — though drawing from that fact any conclusions about its quality as a translation is obviously risky. In general, a translation which reads superficially like poetry (like Murray’s, which rhymes and scans) is suspect. On the other hand, it may actually be a sign of fidelity when a translation is poetic in a deeper sense. I base this judgment on the assumption that the writer being translated — generally considered to be one of the greatest in the whole history of Western literature — was a far better poet than any of his translators could ever dream of being, and that therefore wherever the translations touch greatness it is likely that their pale fire was snatched from the sun.
Grene slips in a few rhymes in the first strophe (intent and sent, wild and child), but these are apparently serendipities; the rest of the poem is evidence that he followed no policy of forcing the lines to rhyme. What seems more significant to me is that he knows where to put his line breaks and how to preserve ambiguity long enough to give added force to the line which resolves it. “Love distills desire upon the eyes, / love brings bewitching grace into the heart / of those he would destroy” — in that order, with those line breaks — is perfect. Murray tips his hand too early by starting right off with tears and hunger, and by calling Eros a “swift foe” first and making an afterthought of the joy he brings to human hearts. Roche does a passable job in this regard — certainly better than Murray — but his lines don’t pack the same punch as Grene’s.
Grene’s is the only version which talks about Eros rather than addressing him directly. Since he’s the odd man out here, he’s likely to be the one who is straying from the original Greek.
Murray’s “All Desire” instead of “Aphrodite” is unforgivable, a clear sacrifice of reason to rhyme.
It’s hard to judge which version is most accurate here. The disagreement over what exactly Eros bears the keys to is surprising: “the heart of the shrine,” “the temple of desire, ” and “Aphrodite’s beds of love” are all quite different things.
Grene lacks the horse metaphor of the other two and is probably in the wrong. Roche makes no mention of the Naiads which appear in the other two versions (I’m assuming that’s what Murray’s “Torrent Spirit” is meant to be), and his version also lacks the “blood and fire” pairing found in the other two.
As usual, Murray throws in a lot of rhyming crap that doesn’t belong in the poem.
Here Grene is talking about “Love” (i.e., the masculine god Eros), while the other two versions are about Aphrodite. Grene is clearly in the wrong here, as it interferes with the meaning of the poem. When he has the masculine Love bring Semele (not mentioned by name in the other two) to bed, it’s easy to misinterpret what’s going on — a problem which does not arise when it is Aphrodite. Also, Grene’s otherwise perfect ending is marred by its confusing image of a male bee flitting through the garden of life.
Filed under Literature, Translation
Tagged as David Grene, Euripides, Gilbert Murray, Paul Roche
Sevenfold vengeance
I’m not a fan of colloquial, paraphrastic translations of the Bible (or of anything else for that matter); I generally stick with the Authorized Version, and when I use other translations as a supplement I choose the most strictly literal ones I can find. However, my wife having recently become interested in the Bible, but finding the archaic language of the Chinese Union Version and the King James to be rough going, I now have in my home something called the Good News Bible.
I’ve perused a few parts of it, and the very colloquial language (“Prophesy, who is it that smote thee?” becomes “Who hit you? Guess!”) turns out to be surprisingly useful at times, casting familiar passages in a very unfamiliar way and forcing me to notice what they actually mean. In an essay my brother Luther wrote a few years back (a good essay, by the way; read it), he mentions that
the grave danger of the scriptures is that they are church-talk, and we are so used to church-talk we can hear, understand, and discuss it without ever letting it penetrate beyond the churchy part of ourselves.
Luther goes on to say that we are so used to the word “eternity” that it means nothing to us, and that it can be helpful to mentally replace it with “85,000 years” (“for some reason, eighty-five thousand years seems a lot longer than eternity to me”). He’s right; it is helpful — and the same applies to any number of other overfamiliar “churchy” expressions. The Good News Bible (and other simplified translations) may avoid such expressions because they are unfamiliar to its intended readers, but in so doing it also provides a valuable service for readers with the opposite problem — those for whom such expressions are so familiar as to have lost all meaning.
Here’s how the Good News Bible renders Genesis 4:13-15.
And Cain said to the LORD, “This punishment is too hard for me to bear. You are driving me off the land and away from your presence. I will be a homeless wanderer on the earth, and anyone who finds me will kill me”
But the LORD answered, “No. If anyone kills you, seven lives will be taken in revenge.” So the LORD put a mark on Cain to warn anyone who met him not to kill him.
I don’t know how many times I’ve read the KJV rendition of this — “Therefore whosoever slayeth Cain, vengeance shall be taken on him sevenfold” — without the meaning of those words ever really sinking in. The GNB spells it out in a way which comes as a shock but which is surely correct. To avenge a murder is to kill the murderer, and you can’t kill the same person seven times, so to avenge a murder sevenfold can only mean to kill seven people — including, presumably, six who are not guilty of the murder of the person supposedly being avenged.
It’s hard to see any justice in this, especially given that Abel, despite his blood crying from the ground, is not avenged at all. In fact, the whole point of the promise to avenge Cain seems to be to deter anyone from trying to avenge Abel! Why would Cain’s murderer be punished so much more severely than Abel’s? Perhaps it could be argued that Cain was not truly guilty of murder; since no one had ever died before, he could not have known the full meaning of his act — whereas anyone who might try to kill Cain in order to avenge Abel’s murder must eo ipso understand what it means to kill a man. But could Cain really have been ignorant of what killing meant? After all, he had seen Abel slaughter sacrificial animals before. And even if we assume that Cain’s murderer would deserve death in a way that Cain himself did not, what about the other six victims of the sevenfold vengeance? Why would they deserve any punishment? (And who would they be? As far as we know, the world population hasn’t even reached seven yet at this point.)
Another possible interpretation hinges on a different reading of “shall.” When the Lord says “shall,” we are used to understanding it as a commandment — but perhaps here the Lord is only making a prediction and giving a warning. Rather than ordering that Cain be avenged, or saying that he ought to be avenged, perhaps he is just warning that he will in fact be avenged if anyone kills him. If you kill Cain for killing Abel, someone will kill you for killing Cain, and then someone will kill that guy for killing you, and so on without end. “Sevenfold” could just mean “many times over.” Maybe Yahweh, still a young idealistic God at this point, is warning humanity that an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind. He may later have regretted this policy of allowing murder to go essentially unpunished, since before long “the earth was filled with violence” and he had to wipe everyone out and start over again. And one of the first things he did after the Flood was to introduce a new rule: “Whoso sheddeth man’s blood, by man shall his blood be shed.”
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Hardy-Sobolev type integral systems with Dirichlet boundary conditions in a half space
Favard theory and fredholm alternative for disconjugate recurrent second order equations
July 2017, 16(4): 1233-1252. doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2017060
Regularity of the global attractor for a nonlinear Schrödinger equation with a point defect
Wided Kechiche
Unité de Recherche Multifractales et Ondelettes, Faculté des Sciences de Monastir, Université de Monastir, Av. de l'environnement, 5000 Monastir, Tunisie
Received June 2016 Revised February 2017 Published April 2017
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We consider a nonlinear Schrödinger equation with a delta-function impurity at the origin of the space domain. We study the asymptotic behavior of the solutions with the theory of infinite dynamical system. We first prove the existence of a global attractor in $H^1_0(-1, 1)$. We also establish that this global attractor is a compact subset of $H^{\frac{3}{2}-\epsilon}(-1, 1)$.
Keywords: Global attractor, nonlinear Schrödinger equation, regularity of the gobal attractor, dynamical systems, J. Ball's argument.
Mathematics Subject Classification: Primary: 58F15, 58F17; Secondary: 53C35.
Citation: Wided Kechiche. Regularity of the global attractor for a nonlinear Schrödinger equation with a point defect. Communications on Pure & Applied Analysis, 2017, 16 (4) : 1233-1252. doi: 10.3934/cpaa.2017060
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HomeTechSamsung Galaxy A6 Plus 64GB Review
Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus 64GB Review
The Samsung Galaxy A6+ is what replaces the Galaxy A-series and J-series smartphones of last year. It's got a great metal body, but what about the rest? Read on to find out.
The Samsung Galaxy A6+ is a pricey phone if you analyse its spec sheet, but if you crumple that sheet, toss it away, and just use the phone, you might discover you actually like using it. I know I liked the solid build, the fine hi-res display, and its daytime photos, if not for its average performance and night-time photos.
Samsung Galaxy A6 Plus 64GB: Detailed Review
About one and a half years ago, Samsung introduced Samsung Experience as a replacement for their aging and bloated Android user interface named TouchWiz. By updating its flagship line of smartphones with Samsung Experience, the Korean electronics company gradually brought in a significantly new interface, along with features like Game Launcher, Bixby, and Always On Display. Unlike its predecessor, Samsung Experience was received well by reviewers and users alike.
Now, Samsung is finally bringing that same freshness to its mid-range smartphones as well. Replacing the previous generation of Galaxy A-series and J-series smartphones as of May this year are the new Samsung Galaxy A6 and Samsung Galaxy A6+. Presumably, the Galaxy A6+ is the larger version of the Galaxy A6. Not so presumably, the Galaxy A6+ is powered by a modest Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset and an Adreno 506 GPU, while the Galaxy A6 sticks to a Samsung-made Exynos chipset and a Mali GPU.
The Galaxy A6+ is a true Samsung in that it knows how to dress up for a given budget. The phone’s body is tall and well rounded around the corners. As if to complement the rounded body, a tall, equally well-rounded display covers up most of the front face of the phone. The front face is made of 2.5D glass, giving the phone a smooth and premium feel. Its metal unibody construction becomes apparent while holding the phone in the hand. Two thick antenna lines on the phone’s back curve outward on the top and bottom, lending the phone a unique look.
Aligning to signature Samsung smartphone body design, the two lenses for the rear cameras sit one below the other in the middle of the upper half of the phone’s back. A tiny fingerprint sensor joins in below them. The fingerprint sensor is so tiny it takes the phone upwards of ten scans to register your fingerprint. A tiny single-LED flash accompanies these elements on the side.
oming back to the front face, we see narrow bezels, and an equally sized chin and forehead. The forehead houses the earpiece, the necessary sensors, the front camera, and a single-LED flash, while the chin stays clean. The left side of the phone contains the volume buttons (they’re two separate buttons) and two slots (for SIM cards and a microSD card). The bottom side contains a microphone, a microUSB port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Interestingly, the speaker alone has moved to the right side; it sits right at the top of the phone’s side, just above the power button.
The text in the middle of the phone’s box reads, ‘A6+ [Infinity]’, dropping a hint to the beholder that the phone inside features an Infinity Display. While the display doesn’t span edge-to-edge (like the picture in the phone’s website dubiously suggests), it does have a very tall aspect ratio of 18.5:9. It’s a 6-inch Super AMOLED panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2220 pixels, giving us a healthy pixel density of 411 pixels per inch.
As expected of an Infinity Display, the screen is bright and colours on it appear vibrant without looking overdone. At its lowest brightness setting, the screen has a luminance of 5 LUX, and at its highest, 720 LUX, which is a very wide range. A Screen Mode section in Settings allows you to adjust the ways colours are reproduced. Apart from letting you select from preset colour modes, the phone also lets you adjust the overall temperature of colours and the intensity of reds, greens, and blues. An inbuilt schedulable blue light filter warms the screen at night.
The Always On Display feature takes advantage of the sAMOLED screen’s ability to power on individual pixels without wasting too much juice by showing notifications and a clock style of your choice even when the phone is locked. Double-tapping the optional home button in this mode can wake the phone up for you.
The unusual 18.5:9 aspect ratio of the display initially causes overlays to appear in some games, but this problem is easily overcome by dragging the navigation bar out and clicking on the Game Tools button. Inside the tool you can enable or disable options like ‘Full screen’, ‘No alerts during game’, and ‘Auto brightness lock’.
Because the display is rounded, contents around the corner of it look more pleasing to the eye. Imagine you’re holding a typical rectangular business card by its corners. Then imagine you’re holding the same card with its corners scissored off smoothly. Which one do you like better? Exactly. It’s a remarkable display for a phone of its price, all in all.
Strangely and surprisingly, the Samsung Galaxy A6+ took home pitiably low scores on benchmark tests. Its scores on GFX Bench (while simulating a car chase), AnTuTu 7.0, Geekbench, and 3DMark were all significantly lower than those scored by the Nokia 7 Plus, which costs only a few thousand rupees more. In two of the benchmarks, the scores were only half of what the Nokia 7 Plus had scored. Luckily, none of this reflected too much in real-world usage. Playing light action games like Air Force: Joint Combat showed no signs of delay or stutter. Even a racing game like Asphalt 8 was handled well without stutters. On no occasion did the phone heat up in my hands to a point where it became unpleasant. An inbuilt Game Launcher app let me choo
The camera setup on the Samsung Galaxy A6+ is interesting: on the back there’s a 16-megapixel sensor coupled with a 5-megapixel depth-sensor, which is pretty normal according to today’s standards. Surprisingly, on the front there’s a significantly larger 24-megapixel sensor. There’s a single-LED flash on either side.
These specifications translate to bright and colourful photos in the day, but noisy and pixelated photos at night. Photos taken outdoors are clear and well detailed; and to be fair, photos taken indoors under the lighting of a typical office don’t look too shabby either. Photos taken in a proper low-light setting disappoint; they’re quite grainy, and there’s noticeable pixelation around subjects in the foreground and background. In the same low-light setting, the front camera fares better, but only slightly; photos fail to look completely in focus no matter what you do.
The default camera app from Samsung is one of the easiest camera apps I’ve used. The on-screen shutter button doubles up as a movable slider for zooming in and out. Swiping up or down on the viewfinder area switches between the front and back cameras; it’s an easy way to switch cameras when you’re in a hurry and don’t know which button does what. Tapping on the round on-screen shutter button elicits a quick response from the camera, even when it’s pressed quickly in succession.
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Disregarded Small Fund Assets | Accurium
Actuarial certificates & ECPI
Introduced as part of the superannuation reforms the disregarded small fund assets legislation applies from the 2017-18 income year onwards and removes the ability of some self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) to use the segregated method for tax purposes.
With a limit on the amount which can be transferred into retirement phase there was a thought that some trustees may attempt to circumnavigate the tax outcomes of the new transfer balance cap rules by using segregation.
Disregarded small fund assets was introduced to stop trustees segregating assets to realise gains tax free despite having an accumulation interest due to the transfer balance cap.
A fund with both accumulation and retirement phase accounts due to the transfer balance cap would be required to claim exempt current pension income (ECPI) using the proportionate (unsegregated) method and capital gains would not be fully tax exempt. By segregating assets to the retirement phase, a trustee would again be able to realise capital gains tax free. Disregarded small fund assets was introduced to stop this by disallowing the use of segregation for tax purposes, requiring those funds who meet the definition to use the proportionate method to claim ECPI on all assets.
When a fund has disregarded small fund assets
The disregarded small fund assets provision is defined in Section 295.387 of ITAA 1997. An SMSF will have disregarded small fund assets in an income year if:
on 30 June just before the start of the income year, a member of the fund had a total superannuation balance of over $1.6 million and also has a retirement p phase income stream (the retirement phase income stream does not have to be in the SMSF); and
the fund is paying a retirement phase income stream at some time during the income year in question.
This test is completed each year to determine how the fund must claim ECPI. If an SMSF has disregarded small fund assets the trustee must use the proportionate method to claim ECPI for that income year. This applies to all fund assets and so a fund will not have deemed segregation, nor have the option to treat assets as elected to be segregated, for tax purposes. The ATO has been clear that a fund can still segregate for investment purposes, for example electing in the fund’s investment strategy to allocate assets to certain member accounts so that the income from those assets is allocated to that member’s account, instead of allocating income on a proportional basis.
Administration of disregarded small fund assets
The legislation for disregarded small fund assets references a fixed value of $1.6 million for the test of total superannuation balance, rather than referring to the transfer balance cap which is indexed with inflation (and so likely to increase over time). This means that more funds may fall into the disregarded small fund assets definition over time.
Further, it is possible for an SMSF to have only retirement-phase accounts in an income year, but not be eligible to use the segregated method to claim ECPI. For example, a member may have a retirement phase incomes stream in their SMSF worth less than $1.6 million, but if the value of their super interests outside the SMSF increases their total superannuation balance above $1.6 million the SMSF would have disregarded small fund assets. This means the fund would need to use the proportionate method, and obtain an actuarial certificate, to claim ECPI in the annual return. The actuary’s certificate would show an exempt income proportion of 100%. This anomaly was raised in a number of submissions to government on the draft legislation; however no changes were made in the final legislation.
In order to complete an SMSF annual return, tax agents will need knowledge of member total super balances
The disregarded small fund assets provision also introduces additional administration requirements for SMSF professionals. In order to complete a tax return for an SMSF, tax agents will first need knowledge of each member’s total superannuation assets at the prior 30 June in order to complete the disregarded small fund assets test. This test determines whether a fund is eligible to use the segregated method, which is critical to ensure ECPI is claimed correctly in the annual return. For professionals who have previously only dealt with the SMSF accounts this means finding out new information about other superannuation accounts members may have, including industry, retail or government superannuation funds.
At 1 July 2017 John was the sole member of an SMSF. He had an account-based pension (ABP) balance of $1,400,000 and an accumulation balance of $110,000. John commenced a second ABP on 1 February 2018 with his entire accumulation balance of $125,000 at that date.
The SMSF earned $80,000 in assessable income over 2017-18.
The fund will be a mix of retirement and non-retirement phase from 1 July 2017 to 31 January 2018. From 1 February 2018 to 30 June 2018 the fund will be solely in retirement phase. The SMSF would not have disregarded small fund assets as John’s total superannuation balance was only $1,510,000.
Based on the ATO view of deemed segregation the fund will claim ECPI using the proportionate method from 1 July 2017 to 31 January 2018 and must use the segregated method to claim ECPI from 1 February 2018 to 30 June 2018. The trustee determines that $60,000 of assessable income was earned from 1 July to 31 January and $20,000 of assessable income was earned from 1 February to 30 June. The exempt income proportion as determined by the actuary was 90.0%, which excludes the segregated current pension assets.
Applying the exempt income proportion to the $60,000 of assessable income earned on assets which were not deemed segregated gives exempt income of $54,000. Combined with the segregated pension income of $20,000 this gives a total amount of ECPI of $74,000.
If however we learn that at 1 July 2017 John also had an accumulation balance of $200,000 in a retail fund and so his total superannuation balance was actually $1,710,000. John’s SMSF would then have met the definition of having disregarded small fund assets and would be unable to use the segregated method to claim ECPI in the 2017-18 income year.
Even though the SMSF is entirely in retirement phase from 01 February 2018 to 30 June 2018 the proportionate method must be used over the entire income year.
An amended actuarial certificate is applied for and the actuary determines the exempt income proportion using the proportionate method for the full income year to be 95.0%.
Applying this exempt income proportion of 95.0% to the full year assessable income of $80,000 the amount of ECPI the trustee can claim in the annual return is $76,000.
In this scenario the fund would actually have under-claimed ECPI in the annual return if they did not correctly allow for disregarded small fund assets when completing the annual return.
A fund does not have a choice when it has disregarded small fund assets, it must use the proportionate method to claim ECPI.
In practice disregarded small fund assets could lead to a better or worse tax outcome depending on the timing and size of income earned over the year. However remember that the fund does not have a choice where it has disregarded small fund assets, it must use the proportionate method to claim ECPI.
The ATO have identified that ECPI is an ongoing area of compliance focus for SMSFs and so it is more important than ever to ensure ECPI is claimed correctly in the annual return.
The disregarded small fund assets test must be completed every income year in order to determine how to claim ECPI. The annual return can no longer be completed in isolation but requires knowledge of superannuation accounts for each member outside the SMSF. However it is critical that when applying for the fund’s actuarial certificate you have the answer to ‘does the fund have disregarded small fund assets?’ on hand as this is required in order for actuaries to correctly calculate the fund’s exempt income proportion used to claim ECPI.
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The Cloud Is Down; NY Times Reports Q1, Paywall Stats; Display Kool-Aid
by AdExchanger // Friday, April 22nd, 2011 – 12:03 am
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The Cloud Goes Down
Are you affected? An outage of Amazon's EC2 cloud hosting services, which powers serving for such companies as Foursquare and Quora, is leaving consumers and customers alike S.O.L. The Next Web provides coverage and says, "[Amazon's EC2] status dashboard currently shows problems with the company’s Elastic Compute Cloud and Relational Database Service operations, based in North Virginia, with connectivity issues confirmed." Sounds scary to me. Read more on The Next Web.
NY Times Reports, Paywall Stats
Yesterday, The New York Times reported its earnings for Q1 2011 as all eyes look to how the newspaper can survive and also create a prosperous, digital future. The company said it made just north of $5 million for the quarter and revenue slipped slightly compared to Q1 2010 at $566 million. Also for the quarter, according to the NY Times, "Digital advertising across the company grew 4.5 percent. As a percentage of the company’s total advertising revenue, digital was 28 percent, up from 25.6 percent a year earlier." Paywall stats included that 100,000 subscribers had signed up for the company's new digital subscriptions in the paywall's first three weeks of existence. So, once introductory rates fade away for digital at NYT, that's between $1.5 million ($15/month for the least expensive digital subscription) and $3.5 million per month ($35/month for the most expensive) -or between $4.5 million and $10.5 million for a calendar quarter. It's a beginning. Read more in the NYT. Read the earnings release. And, listen to a replay of the webcast.
Display Ad Kool-Aid
Yahoo! vp of product development, Bobby Figueroa, authors a piece on MediaPost and serves up some data-driven Kool-aid for readers, "The display advertising industry has been awaiting its creative revolution for years -- and this year, it's finally on the verge of breaking through." Read "2011: The Year Of Display Advertising."
Personal DMP
Last week, entrepreneur Tara Hunt writes on O'Reilly's "big data"-focused blog that people are going to need to get used to the idea of the relatively free-flow of personal data in the future. In fact, she says, "I'm looking forward to the day that personal data collection is part of the popular vernacular. Until then, it is up to us — the geeks and developers of theses applications — to help people collect these moments so they receive real-time value." It's the personal DMP! Read more.
Groupon Grabs Googler
More poaching stories! Kara Swisher reports that Google vp of global sales ops, Margo Georgiadis, has "left the builidng" and will become the COO of Groupon. Swisher notes that a former Yahoo! had been in the COO role until late March. Read more.
Privacy By Gender
In preparation for an upcoming conference, data and measurement firm Nielsen reveals data from a recent survey of "app" users as it relates to online privacy and revealing one's location (a la Foursquare) - and gender. The study finds, "This concern is more pronounced among women app downloaders, with 59 percent reporting they have privacy concerns compared to 52 percent of male app downloaders." See the nice graphics.
Talent Crunch Or -Jobs A-Go-Go
USA Today reports on a talent crunch in technology-related companies. USA Today's Jon Swartz quotes Shane Greenstein of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management who says, "Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists foresee growth in wireless apps, online gaming and clean tech, he says. 'It is not a classic tech boom, led by a big new opportunity like (Internet) browsing or Web 2.0, but a mixture of a few big and unrelated trends.” Read more.
Still More Data
Data management and exchange platform company BlueKai announced a new feature courtesy of its Track Simple acquisition which "adds to its existing media dashboard that allows users to aggregate campaign data from top media partners." Now clients can see DoubleClick, Google Adwords, Facebook, MSN and Google Analytics data all in the same place. Read the release.
Publishers Buy With DSPs
Media management consultant David Ambrose is advising publishers to start buying on demand-side platforms (DSPs). He writes on MediaPost, "The advent of DSPs has made it easier for a publisher bundle a really large solution for a client; one that includes its own inventory and special content/community solutions that address the highest value needs of a marketer, AND additional inventory purchased off an exchange." Read more.
But Wait. There's More!
Trada Introduces PPC For Attorneys - press release
Google’s Groupon Rival Launches in NYC, Bay Area - The WSJ Digits Blog
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Celebrating Girl Power on International Day of the Girl
Oct 16 By: Leah Fagen
On Friday, Oct. 11, brands and organizations celebrated International Day of the Girl, a day dedicated to highlighting and addressing the challenges girls face, while promoting female empowerment. Girls around the world woke up on Oct. 11 to an energized rallying cry for empowerment and equality. We’re rounding up some of our favorite International Day of the Girl celebrations, from poignant new ads tackling the gender pay gap to online and in-person events that gave girls the chance to connect with each other about the causes they care most about – and we can’t forget this inspirational message from Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex:
[Sound On 🔈] Today is International #DayoftheGirl, a day observed globally and created by the United Nations to acknowledge the gender inequality that exists worldwide. Be it lack of access to education, stigma surrounding MHM, forced child marriage, legal or medical inequality, or gender-based violence, there is a pressing need to support young women in their path to excellence. It is also a day to celebrate and encourage girls to know their value and to support them in taking action to grow into the women they wish to be. The Duchess of Sussex has been a long time advocate for women’s and girls rights and at the age of eleven campaigned against a sexist advertisement, which was then changed. No matter what age, or what background you have the power to make an impact. HRH recently shared a quote during a speech in Cape Town: “Visualize your highest self, and show up as her.” • To all of the young girls reading this today on International Day of the Girl, that quote is for you. Video©️SussexRoyal (Images used are from accounts we have followed and PA images)
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New Ads from Citi Take on the Gender Pay Gap
To align with International Day of the Girl, Citi released a series of heart-wrenching new advertisements as part of its initiative to recruit and promote more women into senior roles. The ads feature young girls talking about their career aspirations. They speak passionately about wanting to become teachers, doctors, engineers, veterinarians and more, only to be told that women generally get paid less than men.
The spots, made up of candid interviews and photographs, capture the girls’ immediate reaction to learning about the gender pay gap. The shock, disappointment and confusion on the girls’ faces serves as a reminder that everyone should feel that way about the gender pay gap and Citi urges everyone –male or female – to avoid complacency when it comes to equal rights.
Beyond making an effort to champion gender equality in its marketing, Citi has also committed to increasing female representation at the assistant vice president through managing director levels to 40 percent globally by the end of 2021.
#MarchForSisterhood with Girls Who Code
Meanwhile, Girls Who Code took a different approach to celebrating girl power on International Day of the Girl. The nonprofit organization teamed up with Tik Tok to host #MarchForSisterhood, the first-ever all-digital “march,” during which women and girls shared videos of themselves and their networks rallying around the causes they care most about.
Girls were encouraged to create content in which they were the leading role, emphasizing that girls aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow, they’re the leaders of today, according to Girls Who Code CEO Reshma Saujani.
Creators for Good Hosts #SheCanSTEM Summit
Here at the Ad Council, we celebrated International Day of the Girl by bringing more than 60 celebrities and digital talent together with inspiring women in STEM careers for a day-long summit focused on empowering girls in science, technology, engineering and math. #SheCanSTEM Summit attendees included Sofie Dossi, Addison Riecke, Lilia Buckingham, Lilly Ketchman, Katherine Castro, Kyla-Drew Simmons and Trinitee Stokes, among many others.
During the event, TigerBeat’s executive editor Ali Booth hosted a panel with Mari Takahashi, Olivia Rodrigo and Daniella Perkins, who spoke about the importance of using their platforms to empower and inspire young girls. A group of female STEM role models from leading companies and organizations then took the stage to talk about their own career journeys and why it’s critical that we strive for diversity in STEM. The GEM Sisters wrapped up the event by hosting a live slime-making demonstration, moderated by digital creator Penny Tovar. The takeaway from the event? If she can STEM, so can you!
International Day of the Girl is just one moment in the year to celebrate the unlimited potential of girls around the world. With activations from big brands, encouragement from influential leaders and our support, we can make it a global priority to not only give girls the equal opportunity they deserve, but also the confidence to make their dreams a reality.
Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: Creators, Gender pay gap, Girls Who Code, influencers, International Day of the Girl, STEM
About Leah Fagen
Leah is an Assistant Manager of Public Relations & Social Media at the Ad Council. She graduated from Syracuse University in 2017, where she studied public relations, political science and psychology. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
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The Multi-Layered Old Jewish Cemetery of Prague
by Kaushik Patowary Friday, November 27, 2015
In the past when a cemetery ran out of space and there were no more land to expand, a new cemetery was created by layering more soil over the old graves. This was what happened in the Old Jewish Cemetery, in the Jewish Quarter of Prague. Not once, or twice, but twelve times.
The Old Jewish Cemetery is among the oldest surviving Jewish burial grounds in the world. It was founded in the early 15th century, with the oldest gravestone dating back to 1439. The last burial took place in 1787. Between these two burials, a period of approximately 350 years, more than 100,000 people were interred here stacked on top of each other up to twelve layers deep.
Photo credit: Sarah Ackerman/Flickr
In those times Jewish people from Prague were not allowed to bury their dead outside the Jewish Quarter of Josefov. Even though the cemetery was enlarged on several occasions in the past, the area remained totally insufficient for the Jewish community. The Hebrew faith also forbids the moving of headstones, so when the cemetery ran out of space and purchasing extra land was impossible, more layers of soil were placed on the existing graves, the old tombstones taken out and placed upon the new layer of soil. Today there are 12,000 tombstones visible in the cemetery tightly packed together fighting for space.
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Whitehorse News | March 2018
Mar 01, 2018 by Vivien Mah
Andatech was featured in Whitehorse News this month under the "Think Local, Buy Local" section.
The original article reads:
This month we focus on successful Vermont business Andatech Pty Ltd, manufacturer or safety and wellness devices including breathalysers, drug testing kits, dehumidifiers and air purifiers.
Award-winning Andatech is now 15 years old and has 17 employees.
The company offers service and support for their appliances and is proud to be part of the Think Local Buy Local campaign in Whitehorse.
Joey Natalie Teo, Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing, said that where possible, the company acquired resources locally, such as equipment, packaging, staff and marketing, in order to support the local business community.
Andatech offers Australia's widest range of personal breathalysers certified to Australian Standards, "making personal accountability more available and affordable for consumers," Joey said.
Joey said the local community's support and having the community "as our advocate" was essential to the company's success; Andatech returns this support by involvement in many local initiatives.
"We believe in giving back to the community and are truly delighted to support causes and organisations across the region as part of our 'community project'. The best part of all of this is the customers who buy from us are also helping us support these causes and projects."
Among the causes Andatech supports are the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal and Sea Shepherd Australia.
Original scan: Andatech "Think Local Buy Local" in Whitehorse News March 2018
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Hillary and Australia
15 Apr 2015|Peter Jennings
In between steaming bowls of organic steel-cut oats and workouts deploying the one-legged Romanian deadlift, supple Bob Carr’s Diary of a Foreign Minister heaps praise on Hillary Clinton, ‘a world-historical figure’ for her energy, sharpness and tough campaigning skills. At their first meeting Carr frets about his ‘threadbare credentials’ while Hillary delivers a lesson in savvy statecraft: urging him not to accept Australian media reporting that the US marine deployment to Darwin is an ‘anti-China one.’ Hillary says ‘the Chinese practice gamesmanship in seeking advantage, but we would not let that change our own national interest.’
What a pity Carr didn’t follow this advice. In much of his diaries he worries about Australian defence cooperation with the US. ‘How does that get read in the Chinese embassy?’ he asks. When Carr meets Clinton for the 2012 AUSMIN meeting in Perth, he proudly goes out of his way to have ‘speed limits placed on the move towards a greater US military presence in Australia.’ Kim Beazley warns from Washington: ‘There is a hint that the Americans feel our strategic vision is being distorted by sensitivity to Chinese pressure on our political system.’
Bob Carr had a tin ear for alliance dynamics, but his description of Hillary at AUSMIN is wonderful:
‘She stepped off her big plane, eyes hidden behind large-framed oval sunglasses, her hair pulled back, an outsize light blue jacket and black slacks. She knew all our names, she didn’t complain about the fatigue, she said she was delighted to be here. For God’s sake, we’ve made her travel for thirty-five hours to reach Perth to give Stephen Smith another triumph for his home town – and even with touchdowns in Hawaii and Guam she projected freshness and charm.’
Hillary’s interest in Asia and engagement with Australia contrasts sharply with her successor at the State Department. Beazley wrote to Carr in February 2013: ‘[John Kerry] has been largely inaccessible to us. …unlike the situation with Clinton, Australia does not rank highly. Kerry wants big achievements. Erroneously Asia is not perceived as the locus of big achievements.’
Beazley’s view was spot on. Subsequent AUSMINs have been wooden affairs. Kerry has sought his own world-historical status in the Middle East largely by boosting Iran, ignoring Iraq and annoying Israel—an unusual American recipe. President Obama’s second-term engagement with Australia has been limited. In November last year Obama bypassed talks in Canberra preferring to lecture star-struck students in Brisbane about climate change and repeating the same jokes about Australian accents that he used on his 2011 visit. Of course, the Americans love us: in 2013 Obama told Abbott in Washington, ‘Aussies know how to fight. I like to have them in a foxhole when we are in trouble.’ But foxholes are cold places not designed for warm relationships.
Clinton has a long journey to reach the White House and she may not win the presidency if the Republicans field a credible candidate. But if she succeeds, it’s likely that US–Australia relations would warm and that the US would put yet more emphasis on the Asia–Pacific. It’s possible (Bob Carr certainly thinks so) that Clinton would make her close allies Kurt Campbell Secretary of State and Michèle Flournoy Secretary of Defence. In Obama’s first term Campbell and Flournoy were the architects of the pivot to Asia and the enhanced program of defence cooperation with Australia. This would be a formidable trio that knows Australia well and values the role we play in global security.
Clinton will look for ways to distance herself from Obama’s legacy. She will presumably concentrate on domestic affairs because that will determine the election. On foreign policy she will likely reposition the Democrats into a more traditional mode of engagement and supporting key allies. Her biggest immediate security challenge will be to shape a coherent response to instability in the Middle East. As a key defence adviser to the Hillary campaign its notable that Michèle Flournoy has been calling for increased defence spending and for more efforts to reassure Asian allies of US commitment to regional security.
Clinton offered some rather shrewd advice to Australia in mid-2014. According to journalist Paul McGeough:
‘Interviewed for Fairfax Media’s Good Weekend on the launch of her memoir Hard Choices, Clinton warned that the Abbott government’s drive for even more trade with China ‘makes you dependent, to an extent that can undermine your freedom of movement and your sovereignty, economic and political.’ … It’s a mistake whether you’re a country, or a company or an individual to put, as we say in the vernacular, all your eggs in the one basket. Just as it was a mistake for Europe to become so dependent on a single supplier. Starting in March 2009, I made that case to the Europeans, that they were increasingly dependent on gas from Russia.’’
If Hillary becomes President there will be a sharper US interest in the direction of our own foreign policy. The price of closer US engagement will be higher American expectations of Australia. That would be a welcome discipline.
Peter Jennings is executive director of ASPI. Image courtesy of foreignminister.gov.au.
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Home FEATURE Japanese spinning tops tell stories, aim for playfulness
Japanese spinning tops tell stories, aim for playfulness
This undated photo provided by ariTV/Carving Community: The Landis-Hiroi Collection, shows Michiaki Hiroi, who is part of the last family still carving Edo-style tops in Japan. (ariTV/Carving Community: The Landis-Hiroi Collection via AP)
It once was thought that the Japanese tradition of carving Edo-style spinning tops had been lost. It turned out it had just gone on the road to northern Japan — and some of it ended up in America as well.
While they’re called tops, these go beyond simple spinning disks. Many are more like carved, wooden figures, and might depict scenes with characters that dance, transform or fight. On one, an ogre disguised as a priest bangs a gong when you spin his hat; on another, two discs illustrated with a dog and a robber chase each other around. Figures from folklore and theater are represented, and whimsical scenes like two frogs sumo wrestling.
More than just playthings, the tops were traditionally used for street performances, and involve original creations, not just repetitive copies.
“They have a very varied history across different social groups and classes,” says Paula R. Curtis, a Ph.D. candidate in history at the University of Michigan. “Part of it is the artisans putting themselves into the work, interpreting their experiences and cultural background through these tops.”
One such artisan is Michiaki Hiroi. His was the last family making tops in Tokyo when they moved to Sendai in the north of Japan after the Second World War. His father made a living making the woodcrafts of that region, and Hiroi initially followed in his footsteps. Then one day a collector who knew about the Edo style came to the shop and discovered who he was. “This person said, oh my God, I’ve been looking for you forever,” says Curtis.
Hiroi was inspired to begin making the tops and taking on apprentices. While the stereotype of craft apprenticeships in Japan is that they’re hard to break into and not welcoming to women and foreigners, Hiroi didn’t discriminate. One of his apprentices was Janell Landis, an American who came to Japan as a missionary and taught at a university in Sendai for 30 years.
When she became his apprentice in 1982, Hiroi encouraged her to bring her own experiences and culture to the craft. Where his tops might represent a figure from a Noh drama, hers included Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer and Cinderella. Instead of Japanese folklore, they reflected the stories important to her, such as a Christmas tree and a scene of the manger with baby Jesus.
If Christmas is fair game as a subject, then what makes a top Edo-style? Curtis, project manager of an oral history website about Landis and Hiroi, says that Hiroi’s answer focuses on the tops’ spirit: “He’s very insistent on that when he talks about them: When people look at them, it brings them a sense of joy and playfulness,”
That response might seem evasive or frustrating — aren’t you supposed to be able to identify a school of arts or crafts from how it looks? Not necessarily, according to Tamara Joy, curator of the Morikami Museum in Delray Beach, Florida. For Japanese crafts, a style is often distinguished by where it comes from and who is teaching it, rather than certain patterns or techniques.
But the term Edo also has deep cultural and historical resonance that is reflected in these tops, says Joy, whose museum owns a collection of Hiroi’s work that Landis brought back when she returned to the US in 1995.
Edo is the old name for Tokyo, but it’s also the name of the era from 1603-1868, a period that saw the development of a new middle class with more free time and spending money. This resulted in an explosion of the arts and culture. These tops are part of that bigger picture, Joy says.
Often, they contained subversive commentary about the ruling classes. “There was a lot of sticking it to the people who were in charge,” says Joy. This had to be subtle: perhaps a play that used historical characters with parallels to the present, or a performance with elaborate tops that actually told a story.
One of Joy’s favorites in the collection represents a common figure of fun, the spear-bearer who led samurai processions. Paintings and illustrations mock his self-importance. “His chest is all puffed up, and he’s got a smug look on his face,” says Joy. “You couldn’t directly make fun of the samurai, but you could poke at them and their egos through this character.”
On Hiroi’s top, the figure’s spear moves around clumsily when his head is spun. “You could see the same character in a half-million-dollar painting,” Joy says, “and he made his way into a top.”q
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Gordon is a founding member of Alpine Ascents International and is responsible for overseeing daily operations and expeditions. He has a keen interest in business ethics, operational systems, marketing, and maintaining the integrity of travel in local countries. A long term fixture in the adventure travel industry, he is on the Education Staff of the Adventure Tourist Travel Association where he leads travel development and marketing seminars in developing markets, and is a founder and board member of the Alpine Ascents Foundation.
A long time independent traveler, Gordon scouts new travel and climbing destinations around the globe. He has a particular love of the Western Asia, from Peshawar to Bangladesh, Ladakh to Sri Lanka, this region of the world has always captured his heart and mind. He has also served as an Indian subcontinent expert for numerous media sources such the New York Times, BBC and Outside Magazine and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC and the NBC Nightly News. Please feel free to contact Gordon should you be interested in private tours, India trips, or any Alpine Ascents program.
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Tara is usually the first voice our climbers hear when calling the office, where she coordinates our domestic programs, private and charity climbs, and manages client communication. With a background in botany and conservation work, she loves alpine and desert systems alike, and serves as our in-house plant-whisperer. A competitive ultra runner, Tara is happiest when logging miles on steep trails, and recovers with skiing, biking, or diving down science podcast wormholes. She recently ran to a podium finish at the rugged Cascade Crest 100 miler in Washington.
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Jonathon grew up hiking, climbing, and skiing in the Pacific Northwest. Early on he made outdoor pursuits his profession, and graduated from Western State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Recreation and Business. Jonathon obtained his AMGA/IFMGA certification in 2007, and at the time was one of the youngest Americans to become an IFMGA-licensed mountain guide. Jonathon’s passion for the mountains and guiding has only grown over the years. He has climbed and guided throughout the Cascades, the Alaska Range, the Himalaya, European Alps, much of the western US, and many locations in South America. Jonathon has also spent the last decade working as a heli-ski guide in the winter, and doing research in avalanche mitigation and risk management. In 2016, Jonathon was a keynote speaker at the ISSW (International Snow Science Workshop), where he educated avalanche industry professionals about operational risk management.
Jonathon’s well-rounded experience has also led to years working on gear development teams for companies like Black Diamond Equipment and Outdoor Research. Jonathon is a part of the AMGA national instructor team where he specializes in guide education.
In the office, Jonathon manages Alpine Ascents’ world-class guide staff and programs, including the Alps Program he developed in 2013. He leverages his technical skills and guiding experience to ensure our trips are staffed and programmed to the highest level. When not working, Jonathon enjoys teaching his son to ski, climbing with his wife, and traveling the globe on family adventures.
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Alaskan transplant and resident cookie monster, Mary plays a leading role in guide scheduling and administration, logistics, and a multitude of other tasks to ensure the guide department is running like a well-oiled mountain machine. Mary is a longtime volunteer with the American Alpine Club, enjoys wielding an axe and building trails with the Washington Trails Association, and races for Spokeswomen Racing. In her somewhat limited free time, she can be found cyclocross racing, climbing (preferably in Indian Creek), and backpacking with Momo (her golden retriever).
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Brendan handles many of the day-to-day tasks that help keep our Seattle headquarters running efficiently, and can often be heard on the phone with climbers talking through the gear required for an expedition. When he’s not tackling myriad projects around the office, he can usually be found exploring hard to reach corners of Washington’s mountains by foot or ski. He’s always happy to talk about obscure climbing and skiing objectives, or his extensive catalog of the best taco trucks en route to the mountains around Seattle.
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Whether answering gear questions for our Rainier climbs or carefully packing the supplies needed for three-month Everest expeditions, Mike is a valuable and friendly asset for guides and climbers. When asked, he will tell you that his favorite outdoor activities are climbing, skiing, and being on the water. Mike’s ability to eat any food in any quantity at any altitude constantly inspires us to eat our way to the top of any peak.
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Marc works to make sure that each trip and every client is ready when the day comes with the right gear, good food, and smooth transportation to and from the mountains. He has a penchant for perfectly organized gear and perfectly smooth logistics, so there’s always something to be excited about around the Gear Department! Though he hails from the Midwest, Marc quickly settled into life in Washington a few years ago. In his off-time, Marc enjoys pursuing climbing and skiing objectives in the Cascades, and is always a little too eager for long days and nights of Type 2 fun out in the mountains.
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Valerie was born and raised in Virginia, but two summers spent living and working in Yellowstone National Park turned her focus westward. She moved to Seattle in 2019 in search of new mountains to play in, and was not disappointed! In the Ops Department, Valerie works to ensure that climbers and guides have the tools and information they need to have safe, fun, and successful adventures in the mountains. During her time spent working at Alpine, she has developed a hopeless addiction to checking things off of lists.
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Joe grew up in Talkeetna, Alaska and often leads our Yak treks in the beautiful mountains around his hometown. He is an avid traditional climber having spent numerous seasons enjoying long multi-pitch routes in Yosemite Valley, Tuolumne Meadows and Red Rocks, as well as satisfying his fingertips with technical rock climbing in Smith Rock, City of Rocks, Cochise Stronghold, and Joshua Tree to name a few. Joe has also climbed internationally in Argentina, Chile, Peru, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand and Nepal.
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Hailing from Duluth, MN, Dani transferred to our Alaska Operations, after managing operations in Seattle for 3 years. She is an encyclopedia of gear knowledge, extremely organized, and pays close attention to every detail to ensure our Alaska programs are running smoothly on all levels. While her home crag of Palisade Head sits on the shores of Lake Superior, she currently resides in Alaska during the summers where she can be found trail running, reading and training for future climbing trips.
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Willi has been climbing, guiding and teaching for the past quarter century. Willi is considered one of the premier instructors in America and his students have had outstanding success in reaching personal goals. He has amassed hundreds of ascents (many while guiding) in Washington, Canada and Alaska. Willi is an AMGA Certified Alpine Guide and in the past was responsible for training and certifying new guides, and accrediting guide services. Fluent in Spanish and well versed in South American culture he has an outstanding reputation for leading safe and successful trips. Needless to say, Willi has developed quite a following and has led climbs to Mt. Sajama, Cho-Oyu, Pumori, Island & Mera Peak and multiple guided ascents of Denali and in Mexico, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia. Willi has led over thirty climbs to the summit of Aconcagua and is considered one of the world’s leading climbing and logistical experts in the region. Willi also bears the responsibility of training new guides on climbs around the world. Willi led our 2000 Everest, Vinson, Aconcagua, Denali and Kilimanjaro expeditions. Willi is the consummate mountain guide and one of the most respected mountaineers in America. Most recently Willi led our 2002 & 2003 Mt. Everest expeditions that put 31 climbers on the summit! Most recently, Willi competed on the National Geographic Channel’s “Ultimate Survival Alaska”.
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Peter is responsible for overseeing our partnership with Mt. Rainier National Park and taking a leadership role in developing safety and training protocols for our guide staff. Peter also works with our Expedition Manager in assessing daily climbing conditions and managing our Mt. Rainier programs. As a climber and guide, Peter has summited Mount Everest seven times and has participated in 14 Everest expeditions over the course of 2 decades. He has an outstanding international reputation as a leader and guide. Peter’s climbing expertise may even be overshadowed by his ability to guide and successfully assist others in reaching summits. Peter has led Alpine Ascents’ climbs to Everest, Denali, Kilimanjaro, Carstensz Pyramid and Mt. Vinson and frequently leads our climbs on Mt. Rainier. Full Guide Bio
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Off-List Must-Haves Gear lists are honed utilitarian tools for packing for a trip. Our gear lists represent years of carefully considering only and exactly what is needed for a given climb. You might wonder: are there things worth bringing into the mountains not on our gear lists? Absolutely! Loaded Smartphone (the Electronic Multi-Tool) A smartphone […]
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Cleaning Down Gear: What’s The Real Deal? Today’s down can be chemically treated so it is hydrophobic, and is available in super-powered 900 or 1000+ fill-power. These fancy, lightweight, and expensive items naturally give us pause at the laundry room door. We automatically know not to treat our down gear like a cotton t-shirt. So what’s […]
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The cast of "Phantom of the Opera" from Vox Lumiere. (Photo by Johanna Siegmann)
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Vox Lumiere Creates a Steampunk 'Phantom of the Opera'
For their version of “Phantom of the Opera,” Vox Lumiere combined steampunk and silent film, and no white mask.
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What happens when you combine live theatre, music and silent film? You get a Vox Lumiere production. The Los Angeles–based theatre company recently used The Phantom of the Opera as its inspiration—not the Broadway production, but the 1925 Lon Chaney film—pairing it with a steampunk aesthetic and a contemporary score from Kevin Saunders Hayes. Scroll below for testimonials from the creative team and browse through a slideshow of the production.
Kevin Saunders Hayes
Kevin Saunders Hayes, DIRECTION AND MUSIC: The concept was to take the two-dimensional world of the film and marry that with the live three-dimensional world, so the onscreen actors and the three dimensional “real” actors could interact with each other. We don’t want to mimic what’s going on the screen, so what can we do to enhance the story?
In the silent movie, you see a performance of the opera singer Carlotta singing a famous aria; at the end, the Phantom drops the chandelier on her because he’s very unhappy that she’s performing instead of Christine. I wrote an aria so when the woman [in the film] opens her mouth, our Carlotta is singing a completely different composition. Vox Lumiere means “voices of light,” so when our performers are voicing what this woman is doing on the screen, you’re getting the essence of Vox Lumiere. And unlike the Broadway show, we don’t have a chandelier that we can drop on people—so we just go to a blackout. But with the film running, it really looks like the chandelier is falling on her, so it’s really cool.
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Sharell Martin, COSTUME design: The steampunk reference evokes fantasy and the unusual, combined with the reality of the past. We wanted something that was new and inventive but that audiences could relate to, whether it’s a hairpiece or a feather, so there’s a familiarity that draws them into the show and also attaches to the film. The stage silhouettes are very similar to those in the film, and but it was still a different thing.
I have costumed the Broadway version of Phantom several times; I didn’t want to go anywhere near that. The biggest change for Kevin and me was that we didn’t want that iconic mask. After many discussions, we settled upon goggles. So our Phantom has numerous goggles he wears throughout the show. The hat was representative of a top hat but it’s leather, and it has hardware on it and distressed fabric. His coat was very long and had lots of hardware on it, and we put chains inside so it would be very heavy. His whole wardrobe is very distressed; he was making his own clothes, so everything that he has on is a part of that theatre, a part of his life.
Chris Marcos and Julie Brody in “Phantom of the Opera” from Vox Lumiere. (Photo by Johanna Siegmann)
James Lynch in “Phantom of the Opera” from Vox Lumiere. (Photo by Johanna Siegmann)
The cast of “Phantom of the Opera” from Vox Lumiere. (Photo by Johanna Siegmann)
Marisa Johnson in “Phantom of the Opera” from Vox Lumiere. (Photo by Johanna Siegmann)
Vox Lumiere’s Phantom of the Opera runs through Dec. 13 at Los Angeles Theatre Center. It was created and directed by Kevin Saunders Hayes and featured choreography by Natalie Willes, costume design by Sharell Martin, hair and makeup design by Kristy Staky, lighting design from William Kirkham and sound engineering by Myles West.
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Driveability of virtual vehicles
Virtual cooling systems
De-rating strategies in the virtual world
Can transient vehicle models written in software be used to measure driveability on an engine testbed?
A Japanese OEM does it with Model.CONNECT™.
Engineers at a Japanese OEM have investigated a co-simulation environment that can run proprietary vehicle models to build a virtual vehicle on an engine testbed.
The OEM approached AVL with the idea of developing a testing methodology that would accelerate the front-loading of the vehicle development process. The question they were asking themselves was: How could driveability tests, normally executed on the road with real vehicles, be run on an engine testbed with a virtual vehicle?
Why run driveability tests in the laboratory?
The goal was to reduce the time required to obtain a vehicle and instrument it for testing purposes. By moving as much of such transient response testing into the virtual world as possible, not only would fewer prototype vehicles be required, but making key insights into driveability issues available at an earlier stage would also shorten the development process.
So what was the first step?
In the organization, engineers had already generated models describing transient vehicle behavior, but they needed realistic torque excitation. In a pure office environment, the torque excitation would be provided by an engine model, itself excited by the actions of a driver following a vehicle speed profile such as an emissions cycle, or a specific set of driveability-relevant maneuvers. The first step to validate the use of the company’s own vehicle and powertrain models for driveability testing would be to use a real engine and have the virtual driver drive the real engine in a virtual vehicle while following a series of virtual driving maneuvers.
What is the key enabler for this to happen?
The first step was to determine whether the transient models developed in-house could be run in a co-simulation in a testbed environment. This required AVL’s co-simulation technology Model.CONNECT™, that provided access to realtime data and control parameters. This co-simulation platform permits models from different domains, vendors and frequencies to be interconnected and run in a realtime environment.
In contrast to other solutions that run by controlling the engine speed with the dynamometer and torque via the throttle pedal, the AVL solution uses a vehicle model to accurately predict the torque present on the engine’s flywheel, or transmission output shaft (depending on the required configuration) and uses the dynamometer in torque control mode.
This requires highly responsive torque control by low-inertia dyno, accurate and realtime torque calculation and a stiff drive shaft connection between the engine and the dyno. Without these three things, the system would be extremely difficult to control and certainly incapable of recreating the events required to emulate driveability-relevant situations.
And the results?
Model.CONNECT™ was used as a platform for models, defining the behavior of the powertrain including the transmission control unit (TCU) and the torque rate limiter function, which was then coupled to an engine testbed. The system was then excited by a series of driving maneuvers that the simulated driver converted into throttle movement and gearshift events.
The Japanese OEM was able to incorporate the behavior of their vehicles and the corresponding transmission control functions into an engine testbed environment.
Can thermal management systems for a hybrid vehicle be developed … without the vehicle?
AVL set up a virtual cooling system for a hybrid vehicle; tested and developed on an engine testbed.
Designing and subsequently testing cooling systems for hybrid vehicles requires a hybrid vehicle as a test platform. And if the cooling system needs to be de-rated and optimised for a range of vehicles, then waiting for all the vehicle variants to be available as test platforms becomes untenable.
But surely vehicle simulation is easy nowadays?
There are other factors behind the push to move thermal management development into the laboratory, such as the practical impossibility of running at Vmax, the availability of drivers, the time required to install equipment in a vehicle, and of course the issue of variable ambient conditions. But these too can be simulated.
So why can’t thermal system development work be moved into the laboratory?
Unfortunately, the tools used to simulate various aspects of hybrid vehicles and their cooling systems are all from different vendors and many have different simulation domains. To make things worse, some of these models are optimised for realtime applications and others are computationally complex and hence time intensive. And they all need to be connected. Even if they could be connected as a co-simulation, moving thermomanagement work into the laboratory would also require interfaces to connect this environment to highly responsive testbed temperature controllers to emulate real-world conditions in realtime on an engine testbed.
But it has been done.
AVL and partners were able to connect the vehicle test boundary conditions to models in a co-simulation environment including a simulation of the hybrid vehicle and the models simulating the thermomanagement system. The complete environment was then connected to a physical engine testbed permitting the vehicle tests to be run.
High-performance media conditioning systems on the engine testbed applied the conditions prescribed by the models to the engine’s coolant return line.
This frontloading of design work to the engine testbed by applying co-simulation in the form of Model.CONNECT™ enabled developers to design and test the performance and de-rating strategies of thermomanagement systems for a range of hybrid vehicles. Without the vehicles.
Is using a racetrack the best way to determine the optimum de-rating strategy for high-performance vehicles?
AVL worked on a project involving high-performance hybrid vehicles. The e-motors in such vehicles provide the instantaneous additional boost for acceleration at critical moments.
But what happens if the electric motor has reached its thermal limit and must be temporarily de-rated - but the driver is in a situation where he is about to rely on the expected (and previously available) torque?
What does de-rating mean and why do I need it?
Combustion engines are deliberately tested to ensure that they can withstand hundreds of hours of operation at maximum power. However, electric motors can also be operated for short periods of time in overload conditions, thus squeezing even more phenomenal acceleration out of the powertrain. But, there is always a limit, even for electric motors. The coil end temperature must be controlled as closely as possible to the limiting temperature and once this temperature has been exceeded, the motor must be de-rated to permit the temperature of the coil to fall and prevent damage.
Would this de-rating affect the driver?
It would if it were to happen unpredictably. That is the point. It cannot be allowed to happen. This means that engineers need to test the complete powertrain under real conditions to determine the optimum cooling strategy and be able to guarantee predictable torque for the driver.
So how can you make the unpredictable predictable?
The only way is to put the vehicle through its paces as a real driver would. Either on a real test track, although this would require complex instrumentation and telemetry, along with good weather. An alternative would be to emulate these demanding conditions in the laboratory, with parts of the vehicle being physically present and the test track and driver being simulated.
Designing de-rating strategies in the lab …
Thanks to Model.CONNECT™, it is now possible to run high-performance powertrains in virtual vehicles in simulated driving conditions while simultaneously monitoring and optimizing the de-rating and cooling strategies.
Thus, it is now possible to provide high-performance hybrid vehicles with a performance that is responsive – and predictable.
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Converting Wave Energy into Zero-Emission Electricity and Desalinated Water
Sponsored by Carnegie EnergyOct 7 2013
By Kris Walker
The CETO uses wave energy for generating large amounts of renewable energy.
Harnessing the vast amounts of renewable energy from the depths of the ocean has taken a giant leap forward with this revolutionary technology from Carnegie Energy.
The main benefits of wave energy come from the reliability and predictability of wave activity as well as 60% of the world population living within 60 kilometers off a coast making the proximity of wave energy sites applicable to its end users.
Based in Australia, Carnegie Energy has produced the first wave power converter that is fully submerged producing high-pressure water using wave power.
The CETO utilizes standard reverse osmosis desalination technology to produce zero-emission freshwater and zero-emission electricity.
CETO 5 Single Unit - Run time: 2:23mins
Named after a Greek sea goddess, these CETO units are fixed to the sea floor making them safe in extreme weather and tucked away from the skyline.
A unique capability of CETO technology is its desalination capabilities using reverse osmosis without greenhouse gas emissions, with many wave energy technologies bringing electricity under high voltage to shore. This is not the case with CETO, allowing them to make a massive saving from having to convert energy.
Just to put the energy savings perspective the estimated energy loss of a coal powered desalination plant is approximately 75% whereas, a CETO desalination plant has an estimated energy loss of only 8%.
CETO 3 In Operation - Run time: 0:57mins
The CETO 5 is an enhancement from past generations with a larger diameter increasing from seven meters to eleven, which has a major influence on power input. Improvements in the hydraulics combined with a larger diameter have allowed for a rated capacity of approximately 240kW.
From its initial designs in 1999 to the first prototypes in 2003, the CETO is now on its latest generation, the CETO 5 Unit. Carnegie Energy now operates projects across the globe in Perth, North America and Europe.
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2013 Perth Wave Energy Project Animation - Run time: 2:36mins
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Govt letter to Nissan reveals Brexit...
Govt letter to Nissan reveals Brexit promises
The Business Secretary promised Nissan in 2016 that supporting carmakers would be “a critical priority” in the Brexit talks, in a previously confidential letter released by the company after it abandoned plans to produce a new model in Sunderland. Responding to the release of the letter to the Financial Times, Best for Britain boss Eloise Todd said:
"This £80 million 'Brexit Bung' has been hidden from the public for years. The government have promised and promised to release this letter to Nissan but they couldn't bring themselves to do it and now we can see why. As Nissan make a U-turn and say sayonara to building the X-trail in Sunderland, the government is left deeply embarrassed.
"This Brexit bribe has come back to bite the government."
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The Best DSLR Cameras Under $1,000 That Give You Flawless Photos
DSLR cameras are by no means compact or pretty. However, they more than make up for their shortcomings by delivering an image quality that compact cameras or smartphones simply cannot match.
By Stefan Vazharov
When choosing a budget-friendly DSLR, please carefully consider how you plan to use it. If still images are what you're after, Nikon's offerings should be at the top of your list. Sony and Canon, on the other hand, cut a fine balance between image and video quality.
Pentax DSLRs deserve your attention if you're looking for a camera that can handle rain, snow, and moisture. A limited number of lenses to choose from after your purchase are their most notable downside, however.
Because we're focusing on budget-friendly DSLR cameras, all entries in this list have an APS-C sensor (full-frame DSLRs are considerably more expensive). Prices include a camera body and a basic kit lens.
For additional DLSR accessories, check out our posts about SD cards, tripods, and camera straps. Also, for similarly priced mirrorless camera alternatives, take a look at our dedicated roundup.
1 Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera
$414 (with kit lens) BUY NOW
One of the best DSLR bargains around, the Canon EOS Rebel T6 features an 18 MP sensor, 3-inch display,Wi-Fi connectivity for seamless image transfers, and the capability to capture quality 1080p video at 30 fps. An excellent automatic mode and a rich selection of available lenses make the T6 a great starter DSLR.
More: The Best Canon Cameras Available Now
2 Pentax K-70 DSLR Camera
The Pentax K-70 is an enticing alternative to the mainstream offerings by Canon and Nikon with a weather-resistant body. Its specs include a 24 MP sensor, 1080p video capture, an articulating 3-inch display, and Wi-Fi connectivity. The camera features a dedicated selfie button, sensor-level shake reduction tech, and a stereo microphone. However, being a Pentax product, it lacks the lens ecosystem that bigger competitors can offer.
3 Canon EOS Rebel T7i DSLR Camera
$849 (with a kit lens) BUY NOW
The Canon EOS Rebel T7i has an advanced 24.2 MP image sensor and image processor, as well as a fast dual-pixel autofocus. The rest of its long list of key features includes 1080p video capture at 60 fps, a sharp and fully articulating 3-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC connectivity. The camera's lens features optical image stabilization, but its body does not.
4 Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera
Nikon's entry-level D3400 delivers arguably the best still image quality in a sub-$500 camera. It has a 24.2 MP image sensor that's also capable of capturing 1080p video at a brisk 60 fps. Other camera highlights include a 3-inch display, zippy autofocus, burst shooting, and a plethora of lenses to choose from post-purchase.
5 Canon EOS Rebel SL2 DSLR Camera
$499 BUY NOW
The Canon EOS Rebel SL2 is the most compact DSLR camera available on the market today. Its specs include a 24 MP sensor that can record 1080p video at 60 fps, a 3-inch articulating touchscreen, Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC (near-field communication) for one-touch pairing, and a vast selection of lenses. Because it's a compact offering, the SL2 lacks some of the external controls found in its rivals.
The Nikon D5600 has the same 24.2 MP image sensor and image processor as the D3400 we just mentioned, and it adds more extensive external controls, a fully articulating 3.2-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi connectivity, and outstanding battery life (up to 970 shots on a charge). The camera's body lacks image stabilization, but its bundled kit lens offers the handy feature. It's one of the best in its class.
7 Sony Alpha SLT-A68 DSLR Camera
The Sony Alpha SLT-A68 packs a high-quality 24 MP image sensor, an excellent set of manual controls, and in-body image stabilization. Other key features of the camera include a tilting display, as well as a top-notch electronic viewfinder, which allows you to preview the exact shot before capture.
Stefan Vazharov Senior Technology Editor Stefan is the senior technology editor for BestProducts.com, where he’s been covering the tech industry and testing the latest gadgets since 2015; He previously covered tech products for GSMArena.com and his work can also be found on Popular Mechanics.
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Encouraging sport to cut knife crime
ON TRACK: Manager Jason Hussain with Boris Johnson.
PARENTS of murdered teen Rob Knox joined the London Mayor to launch the latest branch of a police sports club.
Sally and Colin Knox, parents of the 19-year-old D&B Bromley School of Performing Arts student, met Boris Johnson at Sidcup Rugby Club to launch the latest training centre for Met-Track.
The police-run athletics project already runs two training nights in Bromley as well as one in Bexley and one in Lewisham in a bid to keep youths away from crime.
Speaking to a crowd last Wednesday, Mr Johnson said: "Stopping knife crime is not just about getting rid of knives. We need projects like this because sport teaches you the single most important thing you have to learn - losing.
"I know a lot about failure, I'm a Conservative and it is important because it teaches you how to deal with failure and that you can always win next time."
Mr Knox, who played Marcus Belby in Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince last year, was stabbed by Karl Bishop, 22, from Sidcup, who was humiliated at losing fights with Mr Knox's friends.
Jason Hussain, manager of Met-Track, said: "I would definitely like to think that we could have been of some benefit to Karl Bishop himself, if he'd met us as a youth.
"Turning people around or just bringing out the best in people to reduce crime. But we can't reach more people without more funding."
Met-Track, founded in 2005, has ten athletes competing at international level who spend evenings dedicated to training up wayward or vulnerable youths.
Mr Knox's mother, Sally, told the Times: "I think this is a fantastic idea - anything that gets kids off the streets is a good thing.
"But not all kids are sporty, my kids took an interest in drama and the arts. I'd also like to see more art projects in these areas."
Mr Johnson also announced a £23 million youth rehabilitation scheme, with measures including separating first time offenders in prison from repeat offenders.
Deputy Mayor Kit Malthouse, said: "We are locking people up at a cost of around £80,000, and the re-offending rate stands at over 80 per cent.
"It's not just ethical to try and stop young people re-offending - it's the only sensible financial option."
For more information on Met-Track visit www.met-track.com.
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NewsroomNewsArmy Assistant Secretary Visits Radford and Holston
Army Assistant Secretary Visits Radford and Holston
Mar 20 2014 2014-03-20T01:00:00+01:00
A Day at Radford and Holston Army Ammunition Plants: Past successes, current projects, and future needs
Earlier this month, Heidi Shyu, assistant secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology – as well as senior officials from the Army and Department of Defense – visited the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Virginia and the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, Tenn.
Chief Operating Officer Tom Arseneualt, S2 President Erin Moseley, and members of the Ordnance Systems, Inc. leadership team welcomed the visitors and gave them tours of the facilities.
Shyu and her colleagues were onsite to learn about Radford’s and Holston’s modernization efforts, including past successes, current projects, and future needs. Both plants were built during World War II and are still producing vital products for today’s warfighter.Many of the group’s discussions throughout the day focused on building partnerships to serve the needs of current and future warfighters.
The visitors began the day with a tour of the Radford plant, including stops at the nitrocellulose production line, acid area, and solvent manufacturing line.
That afternoon, Katrina McFarland, assistant secretary of defense for Acquisition, joined the group to tour the Holston plant. The tour highlighted the plant’s chemical processes and modernization successes – including the insensitive munitions manufacturing line and the nearly completed, $147 million acids modernization project.
Allie Rogers Specialist, Communications Platforms & Services
Combat Mission Systems / Ordnance Systems Inc.
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7 tips for picking an all-inclusive resort
Lora Shinn
October 1, 2012 in Smart Money
Resorts bundle lodging and all the amenities
All-inclusive resorts offer a worry-free vacation. Once you arrive at the property, you can ditch your wallet and focus on relaxation, dining and activities. It’s a lot like a cruise ship, but on land.
All-inclusive resorts typically bundle everything into one price: lodging, meals, snacks, on-site activities such as tennis and water sports, and extras such as beach chairs or beach towels that add up at a la carte hotels.
“There’s wide range of brands,” says Scott Jones, owner of travel website EZTravelPad.com. “And some are going to include much more than others.”
For example, he says, some all-inclusive resorts roll out an expansive buffet, some resorts offer five or six upscale-to-casual restaurant choices with a variety of cuisines, and others may have just two restaurants serving mediocre food.
Finding a deal at a great all-inclusive resort can be a little complicated, unless you’re dedicated. Here’s a guide to finding the best all-inclusive vacation deals for an upcoming trip.
Pick the right time
You’ll find better deals when the kids are in school. Prices are lower with less competition. However, expect top prices during peak seasons. When winter lowers a blanket over the northern U.S. and Canada, the populations flock to resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean.
“Our favorite time for the Caribbean resorts is that gap between Thanksgiving and the week before Christmas,” says Pablo Solomon, an artist and frequent all-inclusive resort vacationer who lives north of Austin, Texas. “A good time to go to resorts in Europe is the week following our Labor Day. You can often get savings of over 60 percent if everything stacks up.”
Great tip: Some of the lowest prices are during the short window between the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Jones says. “People (go) shopping, and parties are on their minds. It’s a really good time to be away.”
Where are the best bargains?
For right-priced, all-inclusive resort deals, look into three hot countries: Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica, says Becky Veith, a travel agent at Becky Veith Travel in Erie, Pa. Competition keeps prices low in these three countries with many resorts from which to choose.
Further afield, look for bargains in Roatan, an island off Honduras, and resorts in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, says Tim Leffel, editor of the Perceptive Travel website.
Great tip: Veith suggests researching all-inclusive resort deals in Mexico’s Riviera Maya on the Yucatan Peninsula and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Both benefit from frequent U.S. and charter flights. Charter airlines take vacationers directly from their city to popular destinations’ airports.
Book your trip early
Book your all-inclusive resort trip as early as possible, unless you’re seeking a last-minute deal. Jones of EZTravelPad.com says pick your getaway 11 months in advance, then closely follow rates at the property or destination, ready to pounce on a sale as soon as it’s announced. Impromptu trips can offer affordable all-inclusive options, but much like at a department store, “You might get things that didn’t sell to begin with,” Jones says.
Great tip: You can pick up great steals if you don’t care where you’re going or where you stay. Some resorts offer unsold room inventory to flexible travelers, Jones says.
Bring your own savings
Read the fine print on gratuities, liquor, transfers and extras (phone, Internet) at your intended all-inclusive resort before going, Jones says. Some resorts don’t allow employees to accept gratuities but aren’t strict about it. You’ll be expected to slip $5 to the bartender on the sly.
At other resorts, it’s taken so seriously that staff may be fired for accepting tips.
In addition, all alcohol is included as part of the day rate at some resorts, but you may only find local, inexpensive wine and beer available, while better liquor is more expensive. At other resorts, alcohol isn’t included.
Great tip: Choose a resort based on good service and quality rather than trying to save a few bucks on the front end, Jones says. You may be surprised by Internet fees, high transportation costs to and from the airport, tips, and alcohol expenditures.
Just right for a family gathering?
The all-inclusive resort market is a no-brainer for larger family get-togethers, with activities for all ages and child care for younger children.
“Kids can eat all they want and hit the ice cream bar 50 times, and your obnoxious son-in-law can drink as much as he wants,” Veith says. But compare resort options. One resort’s idea of “child care” may be plunking children in front of the television, while others teach kids how to kayak.
Great tip: Look for an all-inclusive resort where child care is included or one that offers cool extras. For example, Club Med offers trapeze lessons to children, and Beaches Resorts rolls out “Sesame Street” characters, much to the delight of traveling toddlers. However, watch for occupancy rules. Some hotels say that no more than four vacationers can stay in a room, which can be challenging for three-kid families.
Learn what activities are on site
Active vacationers get the best deal out of resorts if they plan carefully. Many resorts include on-site classes and activities — salsa dancing and water aerobics, for example — but charge extra for off-site excursions such as snorkeling.
Compare brands and destinations to make sure you’re getting the deal that’s right for you, Veith says. “If you choose not to participate, it’s not a good value,” she says. In particular, honeymooners love all-inclusives, she says.
Great tip: All-inclusive resorts are value-friendly options for travelers who enjoy three meals a day, like being active and enjoy having many options from which to choose. Picky foodies, light eaters, wine connoisseurs and those who want to just lay around on vacation may want to purchase a la carte vacation options — hotel, meals and activities — separately.
Check for package deals
Some sites bundle airfare, transfers and the all-inclusive resort stay into a package deal.
“Make sure the flights, layovers and connections aren’t too much of a hassle, especially if traveling with kids,” says Hilary Stockton, CEO and founder of TravelSort.com, a luxury and boutique hotel website. “You may be better off booking more convenient flights yourself and using miles for award tickets.”
Great tip: Put on your smart-consumer hat when browsing online for all-inclusive resort deals. Large travel sites can offer discounted packages, but watch for surprise inconveniences, fees or expenses when it’s time to give your credit card number when booking reservations. A travel agent can sometimes save time and money.
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(2) Tickets for The Old Globe in Balboa Park
$100 USD to janiceriedel
Voucher for two (2) tickets to see As You Like It in Balboa Park.
Directed by Jessica Stone
“All the world’s a stage,
And all the men and women merely players.”
The 2019 Shakespeare Festival kicks off with the Bard’s fabulously charming romantic comedy, whose heroine is one of his most remarkable creations. The magical forest of Arden is the play’s famous setting, where a gallery of eccentric characters comes together to find love, fortune, redemption...and themselves. Banished from the court by her deceitful and treacherous uncle, Rosalind disguises herself as a boy, not knowing that the man she loves, also on the run, is behind the next tree. Bucolic Balboa Park is the ideal spot for Shakespeare’s enticing tale of mistaken identity, heartfelt romance, and the endearing fumbles and foibles of love.
Voucher good for performances July 1 - July 14, 2019 at the
Lowell Davies Festival Theatre
Valid for Area A or B seating only
Valid only for As You Like It, listed on voucher
Excludes Saturday evening performances
No refunds or exchanges; seating is subject to availability
Not redeemable for cash
Tickets subject to availability
Redeem early for best seating
Maximum ticket value ($164) is approximate and does not guarantee seating in a particular area.
(619) 23-GLOBE (234-5623)
To look up on-line or GPS directions to The Old Globe, please do not use the address of the theatre. There is only a 10-minute zone at that physical address. For GPS users, please click here for map coordinates or use our written directions here.
The Old Globe is one of the country's leading regional theatre complexes, California's oldest professional theatre, and San Diego's largest theatre organization. Featuring diverse programming and commitment to both classic and contemporary works, the Globe annually presents 15 productions and nearly 600 performances on its three Balboa Park stages.
Set against a backdrop of spectacular Balboa Park, nestled among beautiful eucalyptus trees, the Lowell Davies Festival Theatre has become a favorite with Globe patrons.
The outdoor theatre operates during The Old Globe’s Summer Festival (July-September) and is named after Lowell Davies, a former Board President and a major Old Globe supporter.
Please note: The Lowell Davies Festival Theatre is an outdoor theatre. We recommend that you dress warmly when attending performances. Blankets are available for rental ($2 fee).
This item benefits the RBHS Friends Of the Library.
Item may be picked up at Rancho Bernardo High School or may be shipped at winner's expense.
The Old Globe
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Two Biggleswade schools awarded for commitment to excellence in science teaching
Two schools in Biggleswade have been awarded the Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM), celebrating a commitment to excellence in science teaching and learning.
Raynsford C of E Academy, in Henlow, and St. Mary’s CE Academy, in Stotfold both received a PSQM
Two schools were awarded in Biggleswade
The award, which is supported by organisations across the science community, focuses on developing and improving leadership and teaching of science in primary schools.
It is delivered by the University of Hertfordshire’s School of Education, with support from the Primary Science Teaching Trust.
PSQM is for schools which demonstrate how effective science leadership is beginning to have an impact on science teaching and learning.
The PSQM Gilt is awarded to schools which demonstrate how established science leadership is having a sustained impact on science teaching and learning.
The PSQM Outreach is awarded to schools which meet the PSQM Gilt criteria and also demonstrate impact of science leadership, teaching and learning on other schools.
Associate Professor Jane Turner, PSQM Director at the University of Hertfordshire, said: “The PSQM is a significant achievement for schools.
“Since its introduction in 2010, the Mark has raised the profile of science in primary schools across the country, providing them with a framework and professional support to develop science leadership, teaching and learning.
“The standard of submissions for this round has been incredibly high; schools which have been awarded the Mark should be very proud.”
The PSQM scheme enables schools to work together to share good practice and is supported by professional development led by local experts.
It encourages teacher autonomy and innovation, while offering a clear framework for development.
In 2013, a partnership was formed between the Primary Science Teaching Trust and University of Hertfordshire School of Education to enable continued growth of the PSQM.
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In 2018, both organisations agreed to extend the collaboration until 2023.
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Mouth cancer is a fairly rare form of cancer - about 1 in 50 cases.
There were 7700 cases of mouth, throat, head and neck cancers in the UK in 2011 and 2119 deaths.
However, it is diagnosed far later than most other forms of cancer, so the survival rate at 5 years is correspondingly poor.
90% of those with lip cancers survive 5 years, but it drops to 50% for those located in the mouth, and even worse the further back you go.
This means it is more dangerous than many of the commonly known cancers, such as breast, cervical, prostate, etc.
Radical surgery to remove it completely is also far more disabling than it is for other cancers - it affects your speech, appearance, eating, and social interactions....
The incidence overall of mouth cancer is increasing and while it was always more common in older persons, especially men, it is affecting more and more younger people, and 25% of cases have no known risk factors.
At Barley Mow, all our clinical staff know what 'normal' looks like and if we see anything unusual or different will arrange further investigation.
We are moving towards a more formal 'oral cancer check' to make it clear that we have checked and you are 'OK' as often patients don't vocalise their concerns.
Be Mouthaware!
There are a multitude of symptoms of mouth cancer, and many of those below have innocent causes, but the first three are the most important.
A sore or ulcer in the mouth that does not heal within three weeks.
A lump or overgrowth of tissue anywhere in the mouth.
A white or red patch on the gums, tongue, or lining of the mouth.
Difficulty in swallowing.
Difficulty in chewing or moving the jaw or tongue.
Numbness of the tongue or other area of the mouth.
A feeling that something is caught in the throat.
A chronic sore throat or voice change (hoarseness) that persists more than six weeks, particularly smokers over 50 years old and heavy drinkers.
Swelling of the jaw that causes dentures to fit poorly or become uncomfortable.
Neck swelling present for more than three weeks.
Unexplained tooth mobility persisting for more than three weeks
Avoiding Mouth Cancer
As mentioned above 25% of cases have no obvious cause, and to muddle the statistics the ages affected appears to be altering as more and more young adults become victims.
Classically more than two-thirds of mouth cancers in men and more than half in women are caused by smoking.
More than a third of mouth cancers in men and around a sixth in women are associated with alcohol consumption. Smoking and drinking are synergistic as well, so if you do both your risk increases greatly.
That is why in the past the typical mouth cancer victim was an older male who smoked and drank.
A diet rich in fruit and vegetables decreases risk, and more than half of cases in the UK are associated with insufficient fruit and vegetable intake.
Other ways of using tobacco also play a role, but are rare in Malmesbury. These include chewing tobacco, areca/betel nut use and hookah pipes.
More recently infection with a Human Papiloma Virus (HPV16) has become an issue. HPV are associated with mouth and cervical cancer ( which are very similar). In the 80's HPV was associated with 16% or oral cancers and in 2000 it was 73%.
HPV16 is sexually transmitted and is associated with 60% of cervical cancers, 80% of anal cancers and 60% of mouth cancers. It is causing a rise in aggressive oral cancers in young adults with no other risk factors.
It is hoped that the new vaccine against HPV that is presently being given to teenage girls will reduce it's impact, but it would be better if males were vaccinated as well as females.
Most people clear HPV infections within a year or two - it is the ones who don't who are presently in focus.
www.cancerhelp.co.uk
www.sixstepscreening.org is a website built by a hygienist who is a survivor of misdiagnosis of mouth cancer
www.mouthcancerfoundation.org
Worried about Mouth Cancer?
Phone for a free Mouth Cancer Check
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Computer SciencePrinciples of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)12th Edition
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the traditional systems development process when building a small information system using in-house resources? How do these advantages and disadvantages change if you are building a large information system using third-party resources?
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1 An Introduction To Information Systems2 Information Systems In Organizations3 Hardware: Input, Processing, Output, And Storage Devices4 Software: Systems And Application Software5 Database Systems And Applications6 Telecommunications And Networks7 The Internet, Web, Intranets, And Extranets8 Electronic And Mobile Commerce9 Enterprise Systems10 Information And Decision Support Systems11 Knowledge Management And Specialized Information Systems12 Systems Development: Investigation, Analysis, And Design13 Systems Development: Construction, Integration And Testing, Implementation, Operation And Maintenance, And Disposal14 The Personal And Social Impact Of Computers
13.1 British Telecom, United Kingdom13.2 Traditional Systems Development Life Cycle—continued13.3 Construction13.4 Ethical & Societal Issues: Raspberry Pi And Building A Programming Society13.5 Integration And Testing13.6 Information Systems @ Work: System Testing Reveals Problems In The Kill Vehicle Program13.7 Implementation13.8 Systems Operation And Maintenance13.9 Alternate Systems Development Life Cycles And Approaches13.10 Tips To Avoid Project FailureChapter Questions
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The main components in the information system are people, data, procedures, hardware, and software.
The main function of information system is to accept and process the input data, and then store the retrieved information and distribute it across the organization.
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The RSC Works Its Magic
by Ben Jonson
directed by Polly Findlay
This London transfer from Stratford is pure gold, with all the hallmarks of a glittering summer run that's played to appreciative audiences night after night. The cast of money-hungry villains positively glows with wicked energy without taking itself too seriously -- crucial in a play that in the wrong hands can come across as overly moralistic and tediously silly. A high carat RSC production gives us a well-polished, sparklingly entertaining version of Ben Jonson's masterpiece, an early example of the farce genre and one of the best. I wish the two and a half hours had gone on for longer, although Stephen Jeffreys' edited script, which cuts 20 percent of the original text, undoubtedly adds to the dazzling dynamism on display here.
The Alchemist might even be said to be an early sitcom as the comedy takes place in one house, in London's Blackfriars in 1610. Designer Helen Goddard's huge sumptuous set has a golden aura provided by numerous candles, while a much-used trapdoor centre stage is just one of several points where the motley crew of cutpurses, pimps, and greedy caricatures make their many comings and goings. A crocodile dangles from the ceiling and ingeniously doubles as a money box for the criminals' ill-gotten gains, while a giant bell clangs whenever anyone's at the door. Towards the play's end when the master of the house, Lovewit (Hywel Morgan) returns, the set brilliantly transforms into a street scene with a gossiping gallery of neighbours positioned high, low, left, right and in the audience. Their hearsay and rumours shock the master with what's been going on during his trip to the country to escape the plague.
The plague was almost omnipresent in London in the years before Ben Jonson wrote The Alchemist, and his own young son died of it. Plague, however, provides a dodgy business opportunity to Jonson's triumvirate of rogues, and the three actors skilfully convey their despicable amorality combined with a loveable 'Del Boy' Trotter entrepreneurialism. With the exception of the dim Abel Drugger, played rather sweetly for maximum audience sympathy by Richard Leeming, and a 19 year-old widow (Rosa Robson's Dame Pliant), the victims are all hilariously unpleasant, so deserve to be fleeced. Ian Redford's wonderfully over-egged Sir Epicure Mammon in particular acts up to his name; his long speeches listing the infinite riches he expects when the alchemist turns his base metals into gold repeatedly leave the audience in stitches.
Mark Lockyer's excellent Subtle, the alchemist, is a cross between comedian Billy Connolly and Frank Gallagher from TV's Shameless, with a bit of Bernard Madoff thrown in. Greasy in appearance and by his duping actions, he delights in using pseudo-scientific terminology to the suckers who lap up his promises of untold wealth (for a small fee). One partner in crime, Face, is played expertly as a smooth operator by Ken Nwosu, who shines brightest at the very end in the new epilogue which is amusingly in the spirit of Jonson's original. The other accomplice, Dol Common, is superbly acted by Siobhan McSweeney who literally attains great heights when she's hysterically hoisted up by a rope to become a fairie queene.
Polly Findlay's fast-paced direction, the actors' pitch perfect line delivery and relish in the word play, fabulous visual comedy, lavish period costumes, live musicians and the great set all make this a memorable take on Jonson's farcical morality play. Thanks to some bone-rattling pyrotechnics, you could even call it explosive.
Phil Roe
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Be Wary of Branded and Washed Titles
By Meghan Carbary
When a vehicle with a branded title is taken to a state with lower requirements and is issued a new un-branded title, this is called “title washing.” It’s illegal, but nevertheless, it happens all too often. So, consumers need to be careful when shopping for a used car.
How Vehicle Titles Become Branded
Branded titles are issued in most states to used or untitled new vehicles which have sustained damage from an accident or event and are considered a total loss. If the vehicle is repaired and deemed drivable following an inspection, it’s then issued a branded title. Basically, this type of title labels the car as having been damaged, so consumers are aware of it.
Branding varies by state, with some states not requiring this disclosure, which unfortunately makes title washing possible. Consumers need to be aware of title branding, especially in the wake of this year’s devastating hurricane season. It’s estimated that over a million vehicles suffered damage in the wrath of Harvey and Irma this year, and many of them will make their way around the country and into the hands of buyers.
According to state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and insurance company records, flood-damaged vehicles turn up everywhere, but the most have shown up in these states:
Texas – 51,000
Louisiana – 29,000
Pennsylvania – 20,000
Florida – 19,000
Kentucky – 16,000
Illinois – 15,000
South Carolina – 13,000
Virginia – 13,000
North Carolina – 13,000
Michigan – 11,000
Recent research from Carfax suggests that 20 percent more flood-damaged vehicles may be on the roads this year than in 2016.
Protecting Yourself during Car Buying
As a car buyer, but especially one with bad credit, it’s important to know exactly what you’re getting in a purchase to avoid any unforeseen dangers or future expenses. Always obtain a complete vehicle history report from a reputable source before you buy.
Here are some basic vehicle title brands to be aware of:
Salvage – A vehicle with enough damage to typically cost 75 to 100 percent of its value to repair.
Rebuilt – A vehicle that was once branded “salvage” but has been repaired, inspected, and deemed drivable.
Flood Damage – A vehicle that has been severely water damaged. In some states, these vehicles can also be labeled with salvage or rebuilt brands.
Junk – A vehicle which can only be sold for parts or scrap.
You can receive vehicle history information from a number of sources which are readily available online or through a dealership. Some sites even obtain information through the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS), a federal database operated by the US Department of Justice. These services typically require a fee, and any services that are used should be done so in addition to a complete inspection and test drive to ensure the quality of a purchase.
In the wake of a natural disaster, it’s important for consumers across the country to be aware of branded titles. Otherwise, they may unsuspectingly find themselves behind the wheel of a vehicle with a washed title.
If an unforeseen event has left you needing a vehicle, and your credit has sunk, Auto Credit Express wants to help you stay afloat. We work with a nationwide network of special finance dealers who have the lending resources to help people with bad credit auto loans. It’s easy to get started. Simply fill out our no-obligation online auto loan request form today!
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Bee Welcome
by Sofi | 17,02,05 | ARTICLES, Interviews | 0 comments
Puns rely on novelty factor. On our way to Sturekatten, to meet Anna Lind Lewin, to talk about her organisation Bee Welcome, Djina and I can’t stop making jokes related to bisyssla [avocation] biverkningar [side effects], bistånd [aid]. We are really looking forward to speaking about bees - real bees - in Swedish, and to someone who knows a lot about this precious animal. Together with Ulla Tillgren and Lotta Fabricius Kristiansen, Anna founded Bee Welcome last year. Her ties to Svenska Bin, the industry association for beekeeping, goes back many years though, and she has already heard bee-related puns to exhaustion.
But puns is what brought us together last year, and the reason why we are enjoying this year’s first semla together. The additional e in Bee Swedish is not coincidental, accidental, arbitrary. Nor is it, as some people assume, the result of an already taken, more appropriate, domain name. We believe that this animal has plenty of things to teach our own species, and that their social intelligence should serve as a reminder when us humans attempt to collaborate. We work according to the belief that successful communication is necessary for collaboration, and collaboration is something bees excel at.
The founders of Bee Welcome, as it happens, are less metaphorical in their approach, and centre their organisation around, exactly, beekeeping - as an integration practice. The aim of their organisation is to identify newcomers, refugees, with a background in professional beekeeping, and match them with Swedish beekeepers. And this actually serves more than one purpose.
Beekeeping and honey production is much bigger in the Middle East and northern parts of Africa than the Nordics, and it is not an unusual profession amongst many of the refugees that have come to Sweden recently. At the same time, Swedish beekeeping enterprise is somewhat at loss, as the practice has suffered from heavy industrialisation, where different kinds of honey are mixed. The result is a bland taste without any respect to the art of producing honey of different flavours, from different flavours. A re-born interest for a small-scale, more craft-centred approach to honey production requires skill, and that skill is difficult to find in the Nordics.
At the moment, Sweden imports, roughly speaking, 50% of honey consumed. At the same time, there is a rise in consumption, reflecting culinary and wellbeing trends, especially among the urban middle class. The same group is increasingly interested in local produce, and Swedish honey is becoming a sought after delicacy.
There is also the ecological perspective. For pollination purposes, the Swedish natural and agricultural would in fact, benefit from a doubling of bee population. If we could increase the number of beekeepers, the natural and agricultural landscape would flourish.
Social and ecological sustainability aside, what appeals to me in this initiative, is the recognition of the individual, their skills, passions, interest. Within the re-localisation industry, one common strategy for dealing with estrangement and alienation is to create strong ties between the old and new homes of the expatriates. Expats are not only encouraged to pursue the same interests and hobbies in their new countries, but also create bonds between old and new communities, new and old habits, practices. I have always been astonished how this angle is never taken into consideration when integrating internationals with a lower socio-economic status - people who come here not because of a career move but because of tragedy. Not of choice, but of necessity. From this perspective, I genuinely welcome initiatives like Bee Welcome, as I believe it will create meaning to these individuals’ lives, and in a larger perspective, breaking ground for sustainable integration in society as a whole, as it recognises the individuals’ positive contribution to the local economy.
Second, bringing professional beeking skills into Swedish society, will give life to the delicate practice of honey production. In an increasingly globalised world, the local deserves to be dwelled on, to made sense of. Honey, Anna points out, has qualities of space and place. It is the product of the local flora, its smells, its flavours, seasons, collected in a jar. When visual meaning is inflated through mediafication, other senses will give another depth to memory and belonging.
You can read more about Bee Welcome through this link, or follow their updates through the Bee Welcome Facebook Page
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Why Warren Feeney supported Linfield in a Big Two derby - when he was a Glentoran player
Big Two legend: Warren Feeney outside The Oval
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December 24 2019 9:30 AM
One of the Irish League's most prolific-ever strikers, Warren Feeney, has revealed he once talked his Glentoran team-mates out of a very different strike just before a Big Two game against Linfield.
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Speaking ahead of a mouth-watering sell-out Boxing Day clash with the Blues, Feeney told guests at a Linfield lunch that his fellow players were threatening not to play in the match because he'd just been transfer listed after a row over a £40 bonus.
The father of former Northern Ireland international and ex-Linfield manager Warren Feeney Jnr said that the dispute blew up after he was rebuffed in an approach to The Oval board for the bonus for him and his team-mates after money-spinning games against Italian giants Juventus in the European Cup.
The Glens lost 1-0 to the Turin stars at The Oval in October 1977 but were hammered 5-0 in the away game in Italy.
In Belfast, Feeney had a late penalty saved by the legendary Dino Zoff to deny the Glens a draw against a team that included stars like Tardelli, Causio, Bettega and Gentile in their ranks.
Feeney told the lunch guests at Windsor Park that after the Juventus game he and the rest of the Glentoran team committee, Johnny Jameson and Rab McCreery, met club officials to discuss a £40 bonus.
Acccording to Feeney, Glens officlals told the trio that the club hadn't made all that much money from the match and there were only 11,000 people inside The Oval that night.
Official records put the crowd at 25,000 but many people who were at the game have claimed that the attendance was even bigger.
Feeney said the joke was that thousands of people must have got ladders from the nearby shipyard and climbed over the walls to get into the ground for free.
Feeney, who'd been with the Glens for five years, said that the board's refusal to pay the bonus made him question if it was worth staying at The Oval, but shortly afterwards the Glens made up his mind for him.
He added: "After training one Thursday night a journalist phoned me to say that I'd been placed on the transfer list at The Oval. It was the first I'd heard of it."
Two days later the Glens were scheduled to play Linfield at Windsor Park and Feeney said: "All the boys were going berserk about me being on the transfer list. I said there was no sense in me playing and the rest of them said they weren't playing either and that the match was off.
"I told them not to worry about it and go out and play. I said that they couldn't announce the match was off with thousands of people in the ground after paying their money to watch the game.
"I also didn't want to go down as the one who was the cause of the Glens not playing, and the game was played."
Feeney watched the game from the Windsor Park viewing lounge 'to cheer on Linfield'.
Feeney's first love was the Blues and he'd been with them as a youngster, playing first under Scottish manager Ewan Fenton and then under Billy Bingham.
He recalled that he was part of Bingham's squad who were knocked out of the European Cup Winners' Cup by Manchester City on the away goals rule in September 1970.
But even though he didn't play in the 1-0 defeat at Maine Road or the 2-1 home win over the English giants, Feeney said: "That was one of the greatest nights I can remember at Windsor Park."
With Bingham as the boss, Linfield substitutes were often their pipe-smoking manager's 'retrievers', said Feeney.
"Every time something went wrong on the park Billy would throw away the pipe. If you were a sub you had to go and retrieve it from the track."
When Linfield offered Feeney the chance to join the club again after the Glentoran fall-out, he told Blues manager Roy Coyle: "You don't have to ask. I would walk to Windsor for free."
His second four-year spell at Windsor was a golden one for Feeney, who was part of the Linfield team that won every trophy that was on offer.
"I was fortunate to have played with some great players at the Blues," he added.
"The first time round there were the likes of Isaac Andrews, Dessie Cathcart, Sammy Pavis, Bryan Hamilton and my mate Billy Millen, who was best man at my wedding to Helen.
"And then when I went back we had class acts like Geordie Dunlop, Billy Murray and Peter Rafferty, the best leader I ever played under."
Warren said the saddest part of his time with the Blues came after the crowd trouble at the infamous European Cup game against Dundalk at Oriel Park in 1979.
What angered him, he said, was that neither Linfield nor the IFA protested after Uefa ordered Linfield to play the return leg against the border club in the Netherlands as punishment for their fans' part in the riot at Oriel Park.
Feeney, who scored the Blues goal in the 1-1 draw at Dundalk, said the decision was a 'disgrace'.
Indeed, he added that several Dundalk players, whom he knew, couldn't believe their luck when the European authorities ruled that the match would be played in the Dutch town of Haarlem instead of Windsor Park.
Feeney said a number of the Dundalk players weren't happy about the prospect of coming to Belfast and were talking about their officials conceding the return game.
"When they got the trip to Holland it was like a holiday to them and, with all the pressure on us, Dundalk won 2-0," said Feeney, who made no secret of who he wants to win on Boxing Day and told the Linfield supporters: "Keep the Blue flag flying."
Still playing to the Linfield crowd, Feeney couldn't resist a mischievous quip that the penalty he missed against Juventus 42 years ago was probably the greatest one he ever took.
"I sent 25,000 Glenmen home crying that night," he said to rapturous applause.
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37-3019 Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
All grounds maintenance workers not listed separately.
14,470 5.8 % $17.17 $35,710 2.1 %
Hourly Wage $9.90 $12.34 $14.63 $20.79 $30.30
Annual Wage (2) $20,590 $25,660 $30,420 $43,240 $63,020
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) 3,810 0.07 $14.20 $29,540
Services to Buildings and Dwellings 2,520 0.12 $15.35 $31,930
Real Estate 1,840 0.11 $16.03 $33,340
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) 790 0.04 $22.36 $46,510
Postal Service (federal government) 760 0.12 $30.90 $64,280
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps 180 0.30 $11.72 $24,370
Other Specialty Trade Contractors (8) (8) $22.93 $47,700
Elementary and Secondary Schools 340 (7) $22.71 $47,250
Social Advocacy Organizations 100 0.04 $22.66 $47,140
New York 3,130 0.33 3.33 $14.19 $29,520
Tennessee 1,490 0.50 5.03 $15.41 $32,050
California 1,440 0.08 0.85 $18.71 $38,920
Texas 1,180 0.10 0.97 $15.67 $32,590
Maryland 640 0.24 2.38 $17.17 $35,710
Louisiana 560 0.29 2.94 $12.99 $27,020
Alaska 70 0.23 2.29 $20.48 $42,600
Alabama 320 0.17 1.67 $28.15 $58,550
Pennsylvania 70 0.01 0.13 $27.61 $57,430
Massachusetts (8) (8) (8) $27.42 $57,040
Kentucky 90 0.05 0.49 $25.76 $53,570
District of Columbia (8) (8) (8) $25.43 $52,900
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA 3,610 0.38 3.81 $14.16 $29,450
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN 430 0.45 4.47 $18.27 $38,000
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 380 0.12 1.21 $20.10 $41,810
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 240 0.12 1.18 $16.38 $34,070
Memphis, TN-MS-AR 220 0.35 3.50 $15.91 $33,090
Chattanooga, TN-GA 180 0.72 7.17 $14.86 $30,900
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA 170 0.06 0.64 $23.62 $49,130
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA 170 0.03 0.28 $27.57 $57,340
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX 170 0.06 0.56 $18.38 $38,220
Knoxville, TN 160 0.41 4.07 $15.63 $32,510
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
Clarksville, TN-KY 60 0.66 6.55 $9.81 $20,390
Bend-Redmond, OR 50 0.66 6.58 $13.74 $28,570
Johnson City, TN 40 0.53 5.33 $17.01 $35,370
Lake Charles, LA 60 0.51 5.13 $13.86 $28,820
Lafayette, LA 90 0.45 4.46 $10.10 $21,010
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
Birmingham-Hoover, AL (8) (8) (8) $34.66 $72,100
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (8) (8) (8) $29.23 $60,790
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH (8) (8) (8) $28.21 $58,680
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (8) (8) (8) $26.76 $55,670
Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV 60 0.06 0.61 $25.90 $53,870
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO 100 0.07 0.69 $25.06 $52,130
St. Louis, MO-IL 30 0.02 0.22 $25.06 $52,110
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 50 0.02 0.23 $24.82 $51,620
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employment in this occupation:
Nonmetropolitan area
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area 170 1.43 14.31 $20.26 $42,140
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area 80 0.77 7.67 $11.32 $23,540
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area 80 0.79 7.88 $16.94 $35,240
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area 60 0.44 4.44 $13.55 $28,190
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area 50 0.49 4.94 $11.07 $23,030
Nonmetropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area 40 0.58 5.82 $10.24 $21,300
Top paying nonmetropolitan areas for this occupation:
South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area 30 0.18 1.77 $24.03 $49,990
Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area (8) (8) (8) $17.62 $36,660
Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area (8) (8) (8) $16.93 $35,210
About May 2018 National, State, Metropolitan, and Nonmetropolitan Area Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates
These estimates are calculated with data collected from employers in all industry sectors, all metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas, and all states and the District of Columbia. The top employment and wage figures are provided above. The complete list is available in the downloadable XLS files.
The percentile wage estimate is the value of a wage below which a certain percent of workers fall. The median wage is the 50th percentile wage estimate--50 percent of workers earn less than the median and 50 percent of workers earn more than the median. More about percentile wages.
(1) Estimates for detailed occupations do not sum to the totals because the totals include occupations not shown separately. Estimates do not include self-employed workers.
(2) Annual wages have been calculated by multiplying the hourly mean wage by a "year-round, full-time" hours figure of 2,080 hours; for those occupations where there is not an hourly wage published, the annual wage has been directly calculated from the reported survey data.
(3) The relative standard error (RSE) is a measure of the reliability of a survey statistic. The smaller the relative standard error, the more precise the estimate.
(7) The value is less than .005 percent of industry employment.
(8) Estimate not released.
(9) The location quotient is the ratio of the area concentration of occupational employment to the national average concentration. A location quotient greater than one indicates the occupation has a higher share of employment than average, and a location quotient less than one indicates the occupation is less prevalent in the area than average.
Other OES estimates and related information:
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May 2018 Occupation Profiles
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2016-17 University news
Major employers come to campus
Two times in just two weeks Bluffton University business students had the opportunity to learn from and network with community members who work for Fortune 500 companies.
Students leaped into their future during the first event, an employer expo held on campus Feb. 29 (Leap Day). The expo, sponsored by The Center for Career & Vocation and Bluffton University Business Leaders, featured several major employers in Ohio, including Fortune 500 companies Marathon Petroleum, Auto Owner’s Insurance and ADP. Bluffton has long-standing relationships with these companies through the university’s internship program. The State of Ohio Auditor’s Office and Speedway, LLC also participated. The event featured both a panel session and a networking component.
“Here we are at Bluffton, a small school, yet we have relationships with global companies that are headquartered nearby,” said Jason Swartzlander, associate professor of accounting. “Cooper and Marathon are in Findlay and Owens Illinois is in Perrysburg. For the firms, you get great students from Bluffton. For the students, just look at the opportunities we can give you.”
“There was great energy in the room, great turnout and great panelists,” said Shari Ayers, director of the center for career & vocation. “I think this collaboration was really valuable for our students.”
Topics discussed ranged from how to stand out during an interview to the importance of internships. The event was aimed at business, marketing and accounting majors, however, several students with other academic interests also took part.
“The business expo was a very helpful event because of all the tips the representatives gave about interviewing,” said Zach Kempf ’16, an accounting major from Pettisville, Ohio. “Getting to talk to them afterwards was also a huge plus.”
Bluffton University also served as the host site for the March meeting of the Lima chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants. The IMA industry group represents more than 80,000 accountants across the country.
Chris Schilling, director of Global Internal Audits at Owens Illinois and Brandi Dominique, operations accounting analyst at Cooper Tire served as the keynote speakers. However, four accounting and business administration students also shared details of their internships. Appiah Adubofour ‘16 from Ghana spoke about his current internship at Cooper Tire. Jacey Dehogues ’16 from Kalona, Iowa, detailed her internships at Speedway and Marathon. Sarah Dhondt ’16, from Perrysburg, Ohio, talked about her internships at Cooper and Owens Illinois. Dhondt is the latest recipient of the Beaver-Falcon MAcc Scholarship, a Bluffton-Bowling Green partnership that includes a full-tuition award plus a paid graduate assistantship for a Bluffton accounting graduate. Ryan Gingrich ’16, from Elkhart, Ind., shared insight into his internships at Speedway and Marathon. He has already been hired by Owens Illinois.
“There is great interaction,” said Swartzlander. “The thing I like about these events is that students can talk to professionals who are working in their future career fields.”
Thirty business students attended the meeting. This is the fifth year Lima’s IMA group has held the March meeting on Bluffton’s campus.
Here we are at Bluffton, a small school, yet we have relationships with global companies that are headquartered nearby. For the firms, you get great students from Bluffton. For the students, just look at the opportunities we can give you."
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This poll is absolutely brutal for Chris Christie
Brett LoGiurato
Jeff Zelevansky/Getty ImagesNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R).
New Jerseyans want Gov. Chris Christie (R) to resign now that he’s an official presidential candidate — and the vast majority of them don’t think he’d be a good president.
Those and more distressing findings for the newly formed Christie campaign come from a new Monmouth University poll of the Garden State released Thursday. Some highlights:
A clear majority (57%) of New Jerseyans think Christie should resign now that he is officially running for president, compared with 37% who think he should be allowed to stay in office.
More than seven-in-10 Garden State residents (71%) think he cannot effectively both govern the state and run for president.
His approval rating in the state sits at just 36%, compared with 58% who disapprove.
By the same 36-58 split, most voters do not think he is honest and trustworthy.
Christie trails Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton, 49-32, in a hypothetical general-election matchup.
Christie also trails his Republican opponents in primary matchups. Republican voters in the state think both former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and US Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) would make better presidents. And Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker draws even with Christie.
Then there’s this: Just 27% of New Jersey residents say Christie would make a good president, compared with 69%. Christie is well aware of this fact, and he has attributed it in an interview with Fox News’ Megyn Kelly to the notion that “a lot of those people … want me to stay” as governor.
But Monmouth followed up with poll respondents in an attempt to fact check Christie’s claim. It found that just 5% who said Christie wouldn’t make a good president said they gave that response because they hope he stays on as governor. On the other hand, 89% confirmed for a second time that they really think he would make a bad president.
“I’m not sure how the governor defines ‘a lot,’ but any common sense usage of the term would have to be significantly greater than five per cent,” said Patrick Murray, the director of the Monmouth University Polling Institute.
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A Major PR CEO Said The Industry Is 'Too Feminized'
STEVEN RAEBURN,
The CEO of Havas PR North America, Marian Salzman, has said that the PR industry has become too feminised, and must discover some of the “balls” of Australian PR which she says helped the nation achieve such success at the Cannes Lions.
In a lengthy reflection on the Cannes Lions events, she said that the PR industry “went middle-aged.”
“It was interesting to me that Australia seemed to dominate across the board this year,” she said.
“The communications agencies Down Under exemplify the anti-command-and-control sensibility that also serves as our ethos. That’s what seems to make greatness.
“The further you get from a command-central model, the less supervision and micro-management you end up with. It can be scary to loosen the reins, but the antipodean wins are proof that genius happens when creativity can run wild.
“There’s a lesson here. There are a lot more all of us around the world can learn from this small country full of big ideas and big executions like the ones we saw from every Australian agency this year.
“Perhaps there’s a correlation between small countries and big balls when it comes to creating and selling bold ideas that shake up the status quo.”
Salzman says that her own agency, Havas - which itself won nine awards at Cannes this year, is not “as stunningly ballsy” as what she witnessed from Australian agencies this year.
“My use of the word “ballsy” is intentional: The best Australian work exudes a great masculine energy, something we’re sadly missing over here,” she said.
“The American PR industry has become so feminised and so politically correct that I worry about where the edge has gone. It’s not even in Brooklyn or Long Island City anymore. We’ve institutionalized all the hot shops, softened their edges and finishing-schooled the brashness right out of them.”
Read the original article on The Drum. Copyright 2013. Follow The Drum on Twitter.
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Home Uncategorized Oyster leaders meet to discuss BP spill
Oyster leaders meet to discuss BP spill
Louisiana oyster industry leaders say BP has yet to honor a $15 million commitment to help oyster farmers, processors and dealers recover from last year's oil spill. Members of a state oyster task for…
Louisiana oyster industry leaders say BP has yet to honor a $15 million commitment to help oyster farmers, processors and dealers recover from last year’s oil spill. Members of a state oyster task force joined state officials in New Orleans today to discuss the spill, which began after the BP-leased rig Deepwater Horizon exploded on April 20, 2010, killing 11 workers. The industry leaders say the money was promised last fall. It would be used to restore seeding areas affected by the spill. “Without that $15 million down payment. It could be devastating to the oyster community,” says Mike Voisin, head of a family-owned oyster processing and sales business in Terrebonne Parish.”
Voisin says the industry typically puts $360 million into the state economy in a given year, but that it generated half that amount this past year and will likely be about half that in the coming years, until oyster beds are fully restored. He says it typically takes three to four years for an oyster to grow to market size. Officials say the restoration efforts would include the placing of “cultch” material, on which oyster larvae grow. Some funding would be used to research seeding and growing techniques that would expedite growth.
A BP spokeswoman did not immediately return a call from The Associated Press for comment. “There was definitely a verbal agreement,” says Randy Pausina, assistant secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Garret Graves, head of the state’s coastal restoration efforts agreed. Participants in today’s news conference also complained about the slow processing of claims by the Gulf Coast Claims Facility, the agency established to dole out $20 billion to those with losses attributable to the spill.
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VMware co-founder takes charge of Google cloud business
Fri, Nov 20, 2015 - 9:07 AM
[SAN FRANCISCO] Google said on Thursday that a VMware founder was taking charge of its cloud computing business as it looks to close ground on rivals such as Amazon and Microsoft.
Diane Greene, who was already on the board of directors at Alphabet-owned Google, will lead a new team combining Google for Work, Cloud Platform, Google Apps and other services hosted in the Internet cloud.
"This new business will bring together product, engineering, marketing and sales and allow us to operate in a much more integrated, coordinated fashion," Google chief executive Sundar Pichai said in a blog post.
"Cloud computing is revolutionising the way people live and work and there is no better person to lead this important area."
Google has also signed a deal to buy Greene's startup Bebop, which specialises in building and maintaining business applications in the cloud. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
"With these announcements, we're excited to take the next step in helping businesses take advantage of the cloud to work better, operate more securely, run more efficiently and grow faster," Mr Pichai said.
Amazon is widely known for its prowess as an online retail colossus, but it is also thriving when it comes to sending business aloft in the Internet cloud.
Cloud computing is among the fashionable and fast-growing technology trends, with services ranging from free email to streaming Netflix television reliant on the concept.
Ranks of cloud computing rivals range from specialty firms such as Rackspace to century-old technology veteran IBM.
Lagging in the race to the cloud is California-based Google, which has a formidable array of data centres around the world but is known more for what it offers to consumers than businesses.
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Family's Christmas 'ruined' after toy delivered 'decapitated' by Amazon driver
“It was like something the Grinch would do. It just felt so unnecessary."
Joe Pagnell
Alexander Brock
The toy was damaged by the impact (Image: Laura Cutler / SWNS)
A mum has claimed her son's Christmas present was left ruined after it was hurled out of a van by a "Grinch" delivery driver.
Laura Cutler said she saw the Amazon driver throw parcel after parcel onto the wet ground while her horrified son George watched on.
The 36-year-old mum said George, who suffers with autism, "couldn't cope" when he realised his Ironman Hulkbuster toy had been decapitated, Birmingham Live reports.
She went on to say Amazon had offered her a refund but it wouldn't process in time to get a replacement present.
Describing how the incident unfolded, the West Sussex mum said: “My children heard the van arrive so they got really excited because they knew it could be a parcel with their presents.
Laura Cutler, 36, and her son George (Image: Laura Cutler / SWNS)
“Then my eldest son looked at me and said that the man was throwing them out of the van. I couldn’t believe it so I looked out and there he was, hurling them out.
“I asked him if he had a parcel for me, and he said yes. It was one of those that was left on the wet ground.
“I was angry because I was thinking about all of the boxes and gifts that were being carelessly thrown and broken. Not just mine.
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She confronted the Amazon driver, who claimed the parcels had actually fell out of his vehicle.
She then discovered the £24 Ironman Hulkbuster toy had been damaged.
Laura said : “It just feels like they’ve ruined a Christmas we’ve worked so hard to have perfect.
“George really wanted the Ironman toy, it’s his favourite. And when he saw it lying on the ground in a broken box, it really upset him.
“My son is autistic so it would break his heart to see his present sent away. The whole thing is just upsetting.
The damaged box (Image: Laura Cutler / SWNS)
“My son struggles with his emotions, and after seeing what happened he couldn’t cope and I spent hours just calming him down.
“We’ve been budgeting all year so we could have the perfect Christmas. I wanted to make sure we got every gift."
An Amazon Spokesperson said: “We have very high standards for our delivery service providers and expect every package to be handled with care.
"We've notified the right teams internally and will work with the customer directly to ensure the matter is resolved to their satisfaction”.
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Longleat's incredible Festival of Light is returning this Christmas and looks better than ever
Be prepared to enter a stunning mythical world
You’ve probably heard about Longleat’s Festival of Light, but if you’ve never witnessed it in the flesh, you really should.
The Wiltshire attraction’s stunning Christmas showstopper has proved massively popular since its debut in 2014 and this year’s is shaping up to be the best one yet.
Longleat boldly claims its balloon fiesta will be Britain's biggest (bigger than Bristol)
Located just an hour away from Bristol, the event will create a mythical, fantasy world where mermaids swim in the lake, princesses live in castles, firebirds fly and dragons roar.
Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf
Visitors will be able to wander through magical settings depicting famous scenes from Snow White, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, The Snow Queen and Beauty and the Beast.
At 25.5 metres Rapunzel’s tower will be the largest lantern ever constructed for the Festival of Light and a total of 30,000 metres of silk have been used to create the displays – enough to wrap around Longleat House 124 times.
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Other displays will feature a giant 30 metre long floating galleon on the lake, fire dragons, the Ugly Duckling and the Little Mermaid.
All the lanterns have been created by a team of highly-skilled artists from Zigong in China’s Sichuan province, which has been staging lantern festivals for more than 2,000 years.
Nutcracker guards outside Longleat House
The giant enchanted animated musical Christmas Tree will be returning with its tale of festive joy and the Santa Trains will be transporting visitors to Father Christmas’ wintry woodland home, where elves will welcome families into his grotto.
Visitors can also experience a winter safari and the illuminated hedge maze, making for the perfect festive trip.
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Meanwhile Longleat House will be decorated for an authentic, grandiose Edwardian Christmas complete with live characters dotted throughout to make families really feel like they have travelled back through time.
The Festival of Light at Longleat opens Fridays to Sundays from November 5 to November 26 and daily from December 1 to January 3 (excluding Christmas Day).
For more information go to Longleat's website.
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Bike Makers Zoom Ahead In April
May 02,2010 Press Trust Of India Read News PRINT
May 02,2010 Press Trust Of India Read News
Leading two-wheeler manufacturers in the country continued to race ahead in the fast-recovering domestic automobile market in the month of April. However, the country's largest two-wheeler maker, Hero Honda, reported only a marginal increase in sales at 3,71,652 units in April, compared to the same period last year due to supply problems with batteries.
Still, for the 16th time in a row, the company recorded more than 3,00,000 despatch sales in a single month. "We have been witnessing a steadily growing demand for our products, and have been ramping up production accordingly," Hero Honda Motors Senior Vice-President (Marketing and Sales) Anil Dua said. However, the company faced an "acute shortage" of batteries for over two weeks due to a go-slow agitation at Exide's Bawal facility, he added. "As a result of this, our dispatches have been adversely impacted and, currently, over 50,000 fully finished motorcycles are stranded at our plants for want of batteries. I am happy to inform that these issues have now been resolved and we have been assured of supply returning to normal within a week's time," Dua said.
Others race ahead
Chennai-based TVS Motor Company today reported that its April 2010 sales stood at 1,25,471 units, up 21.83 per cent over 1,02,985 units sold in the same month in 2009. "During the month, TVS Wego, the company's metal-bodied scooter with unisex styling was launched in Pune and Nagpur. The product has received favourable response," the company said. Total three-wheeler sales also soared over three-fold to 2,483 units from 706 units in the corresponding month of 2009.
DOMESTIC TWO-WHEELER SALES
Growth%
Yamaha India
Two-wheeler maker India Yamaha Motor also reported a 11.51 per cent increase domestic sales at 16,861 units in April 2010, from 15,120 units in the same month last year. "Our product line-up and improving consumer sentiments amid a pick-up in overall economic activity have helped us grow our sales consistently in domestic as well as export markets," India Yamaha Motor Director and Chief Sales Officer Koji Arai said.
Suzuki Motorcycle India also reported a 53.22 per cent growth in sales in April to 20,771 units compared to the 13,556 units sold in April last year. "We will continue to keep up this growth momentum in coming months as well," Suzuki Motorcycle India Vice-President (Sales and Marketing) Atul Gupta said in a statement. The company attributed growth to good response to new motorcycle GS150R and scooter Access125.
Bajaj Auto did not release its April sales figures today.
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Off the Rez Café
Venue Experiences
Installing Tiffany's Peacock Window at the Burke Museum
October 1, 2019 | Elliot Trotter
Art & Artists New Burke
Light is once again shining through a magnificent 16-foot tall Tiffany stained glass window named "Peacock with Hollyhocks and Morning Glories" after a group of donors and project partners joined together to restore it for display in the new Burke Museum.
In this short video, Thomas Venturella, owner of Venturella Studio, describes the recent conservation and installation of the window, which is now on display in the Burke's Cascade Room.
Thomas Venturella, owner of Venturella Studio
This is a 1908 window. Now the beauty of this particular installation, you get all the dirt and all the age out of there and you go back to the original. You are back in time. Which is really kind of neat.
So I'm a big, big proponent of Louis. I know what his windows need. What they want and what we have to do to get them back to what they're supposed to look like.
They're gutsy. They're really incredible. You're now thrown in the middle of this garden and you can feel yourself going down there. And it's really...it's astounding.
I would put it into the category of one of the major windows. It's really, really huge. It's 16 feet tall. It's got all of these really incredible...glass mixes in it...that qualify it to be a really top-notch Tiffany window.
Take a look at this stuff, and see what is in here. This is not cute. This isn't really just pretty. It knocks your socks off.
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Experience even more. A membership pays for itself in 3 visits!
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Joe Joyce vs. Marco Huck on Jan.11 in Hannover, Germany
December 6th, 2019 - Comments Closed
By Dean Berman: It’s now official that Joe Joyce (10-0, 9 KOs) will be facing former WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (41-5-1, 28 KOs) for the EBU heavyweight title next month on January 11 at the TUI Arena in Hannover, Germany.
Huck, 35, well past his prime at this point in his career, but he still punches with the same power as he did in his prime. Joyce is super easy to hit, and extremely slow in terms of hand speed. You can’t rule out an upset victory for the hard hitting Huck.
Joyce taking a step backwards
2016 Olympic super heavyweight silver medalist Joyce was supposed to be moving his career rapidly, but things have slowed down recently with him getting against a lot of fighters. In his last three bouts, Joyce has beaten the following heavyweights:
Bermane Stiverne – 41-years-old
Alexander Ustinov – 42
Bryant Jennings – 35
This is arguably a step down for the 34-year-old Joyce from his last fight against former heavyweight world title challenger Bryant Jennings last July. That proved to be a really tough fight that some boxing fans believe Jennings did enough to deserve a win.
Before Joyce’s last fight with Jennings, he looked to be on his way to getting a world title shot. However, his performance in that fight horribly bad. Joyce gassed out after six rounds, and took a lot of punishment in the last six rounds. He won the fight by a 12 round unanimous decision by the scores 115-112, 118-109 and 117-110. The more accurate of those scores was the 115-112 score for Joyce.
Given Joyce’s advanced age, he shouldn’t waste his time going after the EBU belt, because that’s a younger fighter’s strap. That’s the type of title that a young prospects go after or older fighters that lack the talent to cut it on the world stage. If this is a good as it gets for Joyce, then that’s disappointing. He should be trying to work his way into a world title shot against WBC champion Deontay Wilder or going after the IBF, WBA or WBO belts.
Huck coming off disqualification
In Huck’s last fight against 41-year-old journeyman Nick Guivas (14-1-3, 9 KOs) last May, he was disqualified after he hit him on the break. It was a questionable call by the referee. Huck had already dropped Guivas with a monstrous right hand to the head moments before.
When action resumed Guivas grabbed Huck in a clinch, and the American referee called for a break, Huck threw a right hand that dropped Guivas for the second time.
Normally when a referee calls for a break, they get in between the fighters or they’re right on top of them. In this case, the referee was 4 to 5 feet behind Huck. It was an odd place for a referee to be calling for a break. The fight took place Foxwoods Resort, in Mashantucket, CT.
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Armed police called after man with gun spotted near Imperial Retail Park
Police were called to a road near Imperial Retail Park
Natasha Davies
Armed police called after man with gun spotted (Image: Greg Martin)
Armed police were called to a road near a retail park after a man was spotted with a gun.
Officers arrived at the scene shortly after 6pm on Monday after a member of the public saw a man with a weapon.
A spokeswoman for Avon and Somerset Police said: "We were called to Lakeshore Drive in Hartcliffe to reports of a person in possession of what was believed to be a firearm.
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"On arrival a man was detained.
"But it was found to be a pellet gun and he had a legitimate reason to be in possession of this item.
"Words of advice were given and the man was released without charge.
"We take all reports of firearms very seriously."
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Comic Relief homework with a sense of humour at Cambridgeshire school
No funny business at the back of the class please...
Adam Care
16:50, 24 MAR 2017
Pupils from Histon Impington Infant School dressed in red for Comic Relief (Image: David Johnson)
There was some unusual homework set at one Cambridgeshire school this week, as its pupils went about the very serious work of finding their best jokes.
Youngsters at Histon and Impington Infant School were set the challenge by their teachers, as the school came together to raise money for this year’s Red Nose Day appeal.
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Headteacher Jonathan Newman said: “All of our pupils really rose to the challenge today to raise money for Comic Relief.
“They all dressed in red and we asked them to practise a joke to tell their friends and classmates.
Staff and students at Histon and Impington Infant School dressed in red for Comic Relief (Image: David Johnson)
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“We all went into the hall at the end of the day and each class nominated their best joke to tell to the whole school.
“We are really proud to say that our pupils managed to raise over £300.”
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In 2015 The Ministry of Canadian Heritage approved funding for CASC Members to host informal science based programming through the Signature Initiatives Fund. As part of Innovation150, CASC offered opportunities for communities across the country to engage in innovation first hand. This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
As a result of this funding, CASC partnered with the Perimeter Institute (PI), ACTUA, the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), and Ingenium to bring a series of exhibits, speakers and activities across Canada, with CASC Member Science Centres as the marquee locations to host the programs.
More information can be found in the official Media Release which describes the background information and events planned in partnership with Innovation150. Click here to learn more about the organizations that were involved.
INNOVATION150 EVENTS
Overall, twenty eight CASC members took part in Innovation150 programming. With the $625,000 received, CASC offered a series of opportunities for our members to participate in the Innovation150 program:
QUANTUM: The Exhibition and Innovation Festivals:
QUANTUM: The Exhibition was hosted by six of our members as part of Innovation Festivals and one location that hosted a smaller version of the Exhibition. From the Institute for Quantum Computing, this interactive, travelling exhibition shared the wonders of the quantum world and the emerging quantum technologies that will shape our future.
THEMUSEUM
Saskatchewan Science Centre
Sherbrooke Nature and Science Museum
Science World British Columbia
TELUS Spark
Canada Science and Technology Museum
Power of Ideas Tour:
Fifteen CASC members hosted this highly engaging tour featuring The Power of Ideas Exhibition from Perimeter Institute, The MakerMobile from Actua, and a speaker series.
Manitoba Museum
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
Science Timmins
Canada South Science City
Johnson GEO Centre
Youth Science Canada
Entomica
Science North
Ontario Science Centre
Augmented Programming:
Several members chose to add to the Innovation 150 program by adding augmented programming.
Philip J. Currie Dinosaur Museum
Nunavut Research Institute
Science East
The Exploration Place Museum and Science Centre
Churchill Northern Studies Centre
Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre
Designed and developed by Perimeter Institute in collaboration with the Ontario Science Centre, this hands-on freestanding exhibit provided a simple demonstration of the process of science at eight of our member locations.
Lloydminster Cultural and Science Centre
London Regional Children's Museum
BIG Little Science Centre
THEMUSEUM hosted a wide range of free public speakers which attracted audiences not normally reached through the centre's usual programming. Topics ranged from using Quantum in health care to Quantum security, topics that were a great addition to QUANTUM: The Exhibit that was ran between October 14, 2016 to January 1, 2017, and coincided with many of the public lectures.
THEMUSEUM was able to attract a large audience including young scientists with a girl guide sleepover and the QUBIT club which was able to stimulate curiosity in the young minds and made the whole event a success.
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton hosted The Rock n’ Roll n’ Space show featuring science communication icon Jay Ingram January 14, 2017, as well as a weekend community festival in June. The weekend community festival, held in conjunction with the Power of Ideas Tour, included a Canada 150 Celebration with Edmonton’s largest mentos and coke geyser, and Science of Survival activities throughout the day.
As the site of the National tour Launch, Science World British Columbia hosted two Federal Government Ministers as well as a Provincial Minister for the launch of the Innovation Festival: Vancouver, which included the opening of the Power of Ideas Exhibit, and an engaging talk by Neil Turok. Over the course of the festival, Science World BC hosted 23 events targeting a diverse audience.
The Power of Ideas Exhibition ran from January 19 to 24, invited visitors to explore the processes of science, that are critical to the work accomplished by researchers. The exhibition was joined by the The Power of Ideas Presentation by Perimeter Institute, that shared the wonders of science and its importance to innovation. Workshops ran through Actua's MakerMobile were presented to school groups as well as the public, included Internet Everywhere, Innovation Generation, Everyone Can Code, Making Canadian Makers and the Innovation Station.
QUANTUM: The Exhibition coincided with the festival and the Power of Ideas tour, showcased Canada’s scientific excellence in quantum information science and technology using demonstrations to enhance the visitor experience and overall helping to inspire visitors.
The Exploration Place
Hosted on January 21, 2017 The Exploration Place held a community event which encouraged people of all ages to come out and participate in science themed activities. With exhibitors like Science World, BC Green Games, UNBC Chemistry Club, Prince George Astronomical Society and many others, The Exploration Place provided hands on activities for its participants and engage the whole community.
The Innovation Festival: Saskatchewan was led provincially by the Saskatchewan Science Centre with the aim to raise the profile of Canada’s achievements in the world of STEM. Events took place in all areas of the province through March to June including Quantum: The Exhibition which was hosted at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon. The Saskatchewan Science Centre Go! Science outreach team provided additional support programming at the museum to run activities such as Bridging the Gap, Scribble Bots, Makey Makey, Hoop Planes, Wind Car and the Canadarm Challenge. The Go! Science outreach team also travelled with the The Power of Ideas Tour team to schools throughout the province for complementary programming. In the evening of March 30 the Saskatchewan Science Centre hosted a Beer & Quantum talk led by the Institute of Quantum Computing’s Martin Laforest.
The NRI hosted Dr. Giesbrecht, a leader in the field of human physiology in cold temperatures to discuss cold water safety. He conducted 6 lectures and 2 media interviews reaching audiences across Nunavut. The Institute informed the general public, as well as students and health professionals about the dangers of cold water submersion and techniques to get out. For the health professionals, the treatments of people with hypothermia was addressed to ensure proper practices. These activities effectively informed the community about cold water safety, which is much needed in Nunavut.
Youth Science Canada in collaboration with the Innovation festival in Regina, held the annual Canada Wide Science Fair from May 14 to 20. With over 4,000 people attending the STEAM 2017: Festival of Learning and 583 participants in the fair, Youth Science Canada celebrated the young innovative Canadians and acknowledge their achievements. Hosting both the Power of Ideas Exhibit and the Actua Maker Mobile they promoted the power of innovation within the public.
Manuels River Natural Heritage Society
The Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre ran a series of events to celebrate the 150th birthday of Canada through the week of June 25 to 30, in the immediate lead-up to the 1st of July. One of these events was a Citizenship Ceremony, welcoming new citizens from 16 different countries. As Canada Day approached, a series of free nature tours on Manuels River were offered to the general public with topics including birds, botany, human history, geology, wetlands and palaeontology. During this week a series of Canadian themed events took place including a trivia contest, a Dinner and a Movie evening, a scavenger hunt and of course a Canada Day breakfast. Also offered was a special Canadian Innovators version of Young Scientist, which encouraged participants to think about Canadian innovators through our nation’s history.
TELUS Spark was pleased to participate in the three experiences offered by the Innovation 150 initiative. The Power of Ideas Tour was hosted at TELUS Spark from June 7 to 13, and was available to regular daily visitors, as well as an adult-oriented evening event. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, visited the Power of Ideas exhibition and Maker Mobile joined by 100+ youth in a private reception for the launch of the Exhibition at TELUS Spark. On July 6, TELUS Spark hosted a half-day forum around the topic of Communicating and Teaching STEM (and STEAM) concepts with 11 knowledgeable panelists. This panel promoted QUANTUM: The Exhibition which was hosted by TELUS Spark from June 26 to August 7.
Science North hosted the Power of Ideas Tour from July 24-26 as part of its Summer 2017 program. During this period, Science North also showcased 101 Inventions That Changed the World in their Special Exhibition Hall, a major exhibition that complemented the ideas shown in the Power of Ideas Tour. The content and style of the Power of Ideas Tour was a perfect fit with the 101 Inventions That Changed the World exhibition, both focusing on themes of creativity and innovation in science and technology. Three special workshops were offered in the Science Centre following these themes, with workshops such as the ‘MacGyver’ a Motor, which gave visitors an opportunity to tinker and experiment with a variety of everyday objects to construct simple motors.
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Okanagan Science Centre looks at inventions based on nature
Friday, January 17, 2020 12:16 PM
THEMUSEUM to Open Exhibition in Uptown Waterloo SPECTRUM
Be inspired by nature at the Okanagan Science Centre
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Friday, January 17, 2020 12:16 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
Humankind likes to think of itself as inventors and innovators, but the truth is Mother Nature has already created it.
A new exhibit at the Okanagan Science Centre opens today that examines how 'man's' great inventions are based on things already found in nature.
Inspiring Nature, Inspired Techno, Biomimicry and Transport opens today.
Carla-Jean Stokes, with the OSC, said the exhibition explores biomimesis – the idea that innovations all around us are inspired by nature.
“Although the word “biomimicry” might not be in everyone’s daily vocabulary, it is visible in our daily lives – such as how the lightweight bones of a bird inspire vehicles’ structure, or how the shape of a kingfisher’s beak was adopted to reduce the noise on high-speed trains,” said Stokes.
Visitors to get up close and personal with the principles of biomimesis through natural specimens, multi-media interactives, experiments and games.
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On January 24th, THEMUSEUM will weigh in on climate change with ALARM | Responding to Our Climate Emergency, featuring three distinct exhibitions at THEMUSEUM. A fourth exhibition, SPECTRUM | The Climate Emergency Experience will open two weeks later at The Shops of Waterloo Town Square in uptown Waterloo. The partnership is a collaboration between the Uptown Waterloo Business Improvement Area (BIA) and THEMUSEUM.
“Climate change is impacting our everyday lives and we all need to learn and do more about it,” shared Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director of the Uptown Waterloo BIA. “We are pleased to partner with THEMUSEUM, The Shops of Waterloo Town Square and our uptown businesses to help create more awareness about this urgent threat.”
Friday, January 10, 2020 10:26 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
The Okanagan Science Centre’s latest travelling exhibition will soon invite guests to draw inspiration from nature.
Inspiring Nature, Inspired Techno, Biomimicry and Transport is an exploration of biomimesis – the idea that innovations all around us are inspired by nature.
“Although the word “biomimicry” might not be in everyone’s daily vocabulary, it is visible in our daily lives – such as how the lightweight bones of a bird inspire vehicles’ structure, or how the shape of a kingfisher’s beak was adopted to reduce the noise on high-speed trains,” said Carla-Jean Stokes, exhibition coordinator.
The exhibition will open at the science centre on Jan. 16 and will run until March 28.
Science North's butterfly gallery turns 20 this year
In the depths of winter, a room inside Science North may be one of the only places in Greater Sudbury that’s a balmy 28 degrees Celsius.
“Yeah, we have to have it warm,” said staff scientist Dan Chaput. “Ideally, 40 C and above 90 per cent humidity [for the butterflies]…[but it has to] be somewhat comfortable for the visitors at the same time.”
For nearly 20 years, the F. Jean Macleod butterfly gallery has been introducing curious visitors to dozens of species of butterflies and moths from around the world.
Stollery families, Edmonton police, firefighters and EMS celebrate ‘Super Hero Day’
Everyday heroes in Edmonton were celebrated on Thursday night as part of “Super Hero Day” in Edmonton.
The Edmonton Police Service, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and EMS , along with Stollery families, were welcomed to a free evening at the TELUS World of Science.
The idea was inspired by the science centre’s current feature exhibition “Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes.”
Travelling exhibit to showcase the high tech side of mining
Sudbury's science centre is partnering with The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) to develop a mineral literacy program to increase public awareness of the mining industry.
The program, called “Our Earth's Riches,” is a public outreach initiative that will showcase a high-tech mining industry and how it contributes to our way of life.
Science North is working with the CIM to design a 6,000-square-foot travelling interactive exhibit, which will be displayed at science centres and museums across Canada over a five-year period.
Okanagan Science Centre handing out 62 memberships this year
It's a gift that will keep giving all year – and beyond.
Through community support this holiday season, the Okanagan Science Centre is giving the gift of science to low-income families in Vernon.
The centre is donating 62, one-year family memberships to families in Vernon who might not otherwise be able to fully enjoy the science centre.
The centre has matched the 31 memberships donated by the community for a total of 62 memberships. The Salvation Army will be distributing the memberships through their Christmas hampers.
Credit unions inject $250,000 into Manitoba Museum donation-matching program
Friday, December 20, 2019 10:20 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)
A new chapter was added to the Manitoba Museum's Bringing Our Stories Forward capital campaign Friday, as Manitoba's credit unions announced a donation of $250,000.
The provincial government's matching donation of 50 cents on the dollar, announced by Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Cathy Cox, bumps the total gift up to $375,000.
"Credit unions have deep roots in communities across the province, going back to 1937," Marilyn Brennan, Credit Union Central of Manitoba's senior vice-president for governance and strategy, told a press conference.
Government of Canada Announces Support for Halifax's Discovery Centre Improvement Project
Visiting a museum opens a world of discovery. It's the ideal place for youth and the young-at-heart to stimulate their curiosity and imagination. When our government has the opportunity to support a project that allows young people to express themselves and learn at the same time, it steps up.
That is why the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced a Government of Canada investment in the Discovery Centre's facility improvement project, during his trip to the museum in Halifax. This investment will help enrich the visitor experience and ensure the Discovery Centre remains a prominent presence on the international stage.
‘Welcome to 2099’: Immersive and giant new lights show opens at the Toronto Zoo
After walking through a giant illuminated portal in the woods, with Blade Runner-esque futuristic music playing in the background, you’re greeted by a sign that says “Welcome to 2099.”
So begins “Terra Lumina: An Enchanted Night Walk Into a Bright Future,” the immersive light show that the Toronto Zoo is counting on to bring in additional visitors and revenue throughout the frigid winter months.
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NBA Rumors: Cavs Not Asking For More From Celtics, Odom To Retire As A Laker & More
By Brian Rauf August 29, 2017
The Thursday deadline is looming for the Cleveland Cavaliers to accept or veto the blockbuster trade that sent Kyrie Irving to the Boston Celtics, with concerns about the health of Isaiah Thomas' hip putting the deal in jeopardy. We new information on that ongoing saga, as well as an update on Boston's plans following the deal, in today's NBA Rumors Roundup:
Cavs reportedly not asking for more from Celtics in Kyrie Irving trade
After Thomas failed his physical with the Cavs, Cleveland had reportedly asked the Celtics for additional compensation in order to complete the deal. However, Joe Vardon of cleveland.com reports that is not the case.
Per a source, as of yesterday afternoon the Cavs had made no request to Boston for more on Kyrie-IT trade
— Joe Vardon (@joevardon) August 28, 2017
The additional compensation Cleveland was seeking was for the Celtics to include either second-year forward Jaylen Brown or rookie Jayson Tatum with original package of Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizie and Brooklyn's unprotected 2018 first-round pick.
Boston has remained adamant that they were up front with the Cavs about the severity of Thomas' hip injury and do not plan to include anything other than a second-round pick to sweeten the deal.
Celtics planning to sign Thomas Robinson
The completion of that trade would open up a roster spot for the Celtics, and they plan to sign power forward Thomas Robinson to fill that spot, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sources: As Boston waits on finalization of Irving deal, free agent F/C Thomas Robinson working out at facility for possible roster spot.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 28, 2017
The Celtics just signed undrafted guard L.J. Peak to a partially guaranteed deal, but he is expected to spend the season with Boston's G-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws.
Robinson averaged 5.0 points and 4.6 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per game in 48 appearances for the Los Angeles Lakers last season.
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Lamar Odom to retire as a Laker
Speaking of the Lakers, they are making plans to have Lamar Odom retire as a member of the team, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Odom played for the Lakers from 2004-2011, winning two championships and a Sixth Man of the Year award. However, Odom said he'll retire as a Laker for his family instead of for himself.
“My family looks forward to me retiring as a Laker more than me,” Odom told The Vertical. “I’m not really emotional about being praised, about signing for a day. I’m shy at the end of the day. For my son, for my family, for my fans, they may enjoy that day. It’s for them.
Odom apparently still holds bad feels towards the franchise following a trade in the 2011 offseason that sent him from LA to the Dallas Mavericks.
“That trade from the Lakers basically ended my career and purpose,” Odom said. “I was never really myself ever again. Being in L.A., the structure, the people I knew, it hurt leaving. I had great memories with the Lakers, with Kobe and Pau. That was a special time in my life.
“I got traded the season after we lost to Dallas in the playoffs, and I had won Sixth Man of the Year for the team. To trade me after winning Sixth Man of the Year … what else do I got to do? Why?"
Odom last played in the 2012-13 season for the Los Angeles Clippers, where he averaged a career-low 4.0 points with 5.9 rebounds per game.
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Titanfall Beta Starts February 14, Sign Up Now
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If you’ve been waiting for news about the Titanfall beta, you’re in luck. You can now sign up for a chance to access the beta on either the Xbox One or PC, although not everyone who applies will be accepted. All you need to do is go to the beta page and follow the instructions. If you wish to play the beta on a PC, you must have an Origin account. It is open to players worldwide, although the beta itself will be in English.
The Titanfall beta will begin on February 14th. You’ll be able to try out three different game modes: Attrition, which is similar to Team Deathmatch games, Hardpoint Domination, which has teams fight to capture three checkpoints, and Last Titan Standing, where all players have a Titan and you must destroy all of the other team’s Titans in order to win. Two maps will be available in the beta.
According to the registration page, players who are accepted into the beta will be emailed directly by EA sometime before 11:59 PST on February 17th.
EA also revealed a new Titanfall trailer to mark the launch of the beta (as above). Check it out, sign up for the beta if you’re interested, and let us know your hopes and expectations for Titanfall.
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An Evening with Photographer Lynsey Addario
5:30 amThe James C. Tyree Auditorium of Mesirow Financial, 353 N. Clark St.
Join us for an intimate conversation with Pulitzer-Prize winning and Project& fellow Lynsey Addario to celebrate the release of her memoir, “It’s What I Do,” published by Penguin Press.
The book follows Addario as she documents the major conflicts and humanitarian crises of our time, traveling from Afghanistan to the Congo to Syria with camera in hand.
The event will take place on February 23rd at The James C. Tyree Auditorium of
Mesirow Financial, 353 N. Clark St.
Doors will open at 5:30pm, and the program will begin at 6:00pm. The program is free and open to the public. Books will be available for sale, and a book signing will follow the event.
No RSVP is required, but please direct all inquiries to rowan@projectand.org or 773-606-2384.
For more information, see the Project& website.
Dave Rentauskas
7:00 amApple Store, N. Michigan Ave.
In this Apple Store talk Dave will discuss his creative process: from concept to creation.
Dave will elaborate on taking ideas and concepts from his mind (or a creative’s) and walking through the process of bringing it to life in a photograph. Character development, choosing a narrative or point of view, and then deciding the best approach for execution will be presented through examples of both commercial/editorial and personal work.
He will discuss the process of determining whether an image should be created on location, on a set in the studio, or through a composited combination of both. And, express the importance of personal work as a tool to work through these processes so they are at the ready when a client calls.
Dave Rentauskas is an award-winning editorial and advertising photographer based in Chicago. Both his photography and the characters he creates are vivid, colorful, and lighthearted. Whether he's being serious or humorous, his stylized portraits are developed through thoughtful narrative and attention to detail.
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Australian Artists from Ukraine Exhibit
Ukrainian Institue of Modern Art
This exhibit opens an untapped new window into Ukrainian Art History. It shows the talents of six artists that came from different backgrounds, all born in what is now Ukraine, who through the vagaries of world history settled in Australia before and after World War II.
More details at http://uima-chicago.org/australian-artists-from-ukraine/
Chicago Art Mart at Superior Street Center for the Arts
12–8pm2744 West Superior St. Chicago
A Festival of Creative Reuse—making the ordinary, extraordinary!
Gathering artisans, makers, and fine artists from throughout the Chicago area, Chicago Art Mart captures the essence of everything upcycled and recycled. Featuring one of a kind wearable art, functional sculpture, fine art, and home decor by emerging artists who are turning throwaway items into fabulous new things!
Over 15 artisans and food vendors are expected. Hands-on upcycling workshops in mosaics, sculpture, 3D music sculpture and hanging sculpture will be coordinated by Chicago Creative Coalition. Mention C3 for entry.
Sponsored by the Superior Street Center For The Arts, Chicago Creative Coalition, and The Wasteshed.
Around the Corner Art Exhibit
1-4 p.m.Artorium
"Around the Corner" Art Exhibit May 16
An Art Exhibit by Northwest Side Artists Who Are Coming of Age
Teen artists who are 'around the corner' from their adult lives will exhibit works for one day only on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Artorium, Inc., an arts center at 5719 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. The exhibit is free and open to the public from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Northwest Arts Connection (NAC), a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Northwest Side Chicago artists and to making their work accessible to its residents, presents this celebration of artists who are coming of age.
The artists' pieces look back on significant life experiences. As one artist commented, 'My journey pot shows moments in my life that have shaped me into the person I am today.'
Students from two area high schools are participating in the exhibit—Luther North College Prep and Lydia Urban Academy.
Art Paul: Hard Heads, Sweet Knees, Forked Tongues
Wed-Sun 12-4pmUkrainian Institue of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave.
As a graphic designer, Art Paul had an adventurous career as founding art director of Playboy magazine and designer of its signature rabbit-head logo. This exhibition documents Art Paul’s career as an artist after he retired from Playboy in 1982.
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Chicago Creatives Cocktail Party
5:00 amRockit Bar & Grill
The next upbeat networking Chicago Creatives Cocktail Party (CCCP) is happening on Tuesday, Sep. 15. It is free to attend, but you do need to register as they have been filling up rather quickly.
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Northeastern Iowa Artists Studio Tour
The House at French Creek, 2241 Windy Ridge Road, Lansing, IA
The tour includes over 55 artists at 30 locations and leads visitors and art lovers on a scenic tour of the back roads and byways of Iowa's Driftless Region. Included is work by C3's Karen Woodbury at the House on French Creek.
45th Ward Holiday Party!
7-11PMFilament Theater, 4041 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago
Alderman John Arena's Outta This World 45th Ward Holiday Party!
Friday, December 4, 7-11PM, Filament Theater, 4041 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago.
Featuring music by Davis Rogan & PLANET CLAIRE.
Food and beverage by many of the 45th Ward's finest establishments (including beer by the 45th Ward's Lake Effect Brewing).
$45/person
$80/couple
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North Lawndale Oral Histories, part 3
Posted under Stories by Guest authors
In this installation of the North Lawndale History Project series, North Lawndale Minow Fellows Zilah Harris and Wynton Alexander discuss the favorite parts of their oral history interview with a former Black Panther. Billy Lamar Brooks Sr., also known as Billy Ché or Ché, was born in Mississippi in 1948 and moved to Chicago in More
Posted under Stories by Guest author
Zilah Harris has been working on the Museum’s latest collaborative initiative, the North Lawndale History Project, developed by Paul Norrington, president and founder of the K-Town Historic District Association, Inc. She is one of three North Lawndale Minow Fellows working with Peter T. Alter, the Museum’s historian and director of the Studs Terkel Center for More
Wynton Alexander has been working on the Museum’s latest collaborative initiative, the North Lawndale History Project, developed by Paul Norrington, president and founder of the K-Town Historic District Association, Inc. Wynton is one of three North Lawndale Minow Fellows working with Peter T. Alter, the Museum’s historian and director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History. More
Forty Blocks Oral History Interviews
DePaul University interns Catrien Egbert and Yasmin Mitchel are working on the Museum’s latest oral history initiative, Forty Blocks: The East Garfield Park Oral History Project. Through DePaul’s public history program, they were students of Peter T. Alter, the Museum’s director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History. Catrien and Yasmin are working with Peter now More
Kickstarting History
DePaul University interns Catrien Egbert and Yasmin Mitchel are working on the Museum’s latest oral history initiative, Forty Blocks: The East Garfield Park Oral History Project. Through DePaul’s public history program, they were students of Peter T. Alter, the Museum’s director of the Studs Terkel Center for Oral History. Catrien and Yasmin are working with More
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Climate activists blockade shell headquarters in Aberdeen
Extinction Rebellion/PA Wire
By Lucinda Cameron, PA Scotland
Climate change activists have blocked the entrance to the headquarters of oil giant Shell in Aberdeen.
Extinction Rebellion Scotland members began their protest at the premises on Altens Farm Road at 6.30am on Thursday and said they plan to stay there all day.
The group say they have secured the entrances with lock-on equipment and the main entrance with XR Scotland's big purple boat, named Amal Gous.
They said they plan to shut the building down to disrupt business and hold Shell to account for its role in the climate crisis.
Police said they were called to the scene at around 6.45am on Thursday.
One of the protesters, who gave his name as Paul, 43, from Aberdeenshire, said: ?"If the whole world reaches zero carbon emissions by 2030, we only have a 75% chance of staying below (an increase of) 2C.
"These are terrible odds; and by committing to continued production decades into the future, Shell is literally destroying our future.
"The more successful fossil fuel companies like Shell are, the worse our future is going to be. We have to stop them carrying on as if their product does no harm. "
The purple boat bears the words "The Future You Fear Is Already Here", a reminder that "catastrophic" climate change is already under way across the planet.
The action is part of Rig Rebellion 2.0, a two-week campaign by Extinction Rebellion Scotland targeting the fossil fuel industry and the institutions which support it.
A Shell spokesman said: "The heightened awareness of climate change that we have seen over recent months is a good thing. As a company, we agree that urgent action is needed.
"What will really accelerate change is effective policy, investment in technology innovation and deployment, and changing customer behaviour.
"As we move to a lower-carbon future, we are committed to playing our part, by addressing our own emissions and helping customers to reduce theirs - because we all have a role to play."
Police said officers were at the scene of a "peaceful protest" outside the Shell premises.
Chief Inspector Davie Howieson, Local Area Commander for Aberdeen South, said: "The road was blocked from around 6.45am on Thursday, January 16, and road users are advised to avoid the area for the time being.
"We are liaising with both Shell and the protest organisers, Extinction Rebellion."
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The Powell Mission
An explosion, apparently set off by a suicide bomber, killed at least six people at a bus stop near Jerusalem’s outdoor market Friday in an attack that coincided with a peace mission by U.S. Secretar…
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Bronson: Success in Iraq an Open Question
Conditions in Iraq remain “very unpredictable, very dangerous,” says Rachel Bronson, Olin Senior Fellow and Director of Middle East and Gulf Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. That’s the re…
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Marina S. Ottaway, a senior associate in the Democracy and Rule of Law Project at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, says the United States, as the occupying power in Iraq, is strugglin…
Interview by Bernard Gwertzman and Marina Ottaway
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Interview by Bernard Gwertzman and Michael E. O'Hanlon
Interview with Colonel Peter Mansoor on Training Iraqi Forces
As the U.S. military looks to hand over more security responsibilities to Iraqi forces, there is mounting skepticism and debate among experts as to the quality and capability of these troops. How man…
Interview by Lionel Beehner and Peter Colonel R. Mansoor
White: Time to Set a 2008 Date for U.S. Troop Withdrawal
Wayne White, who was the State Department’s top intelligence analyst on Iraq from 2003-2005, says he is “very gloomy” about the situation in Iraq, and advocates that the United States set a “date cer…
Interview by Bernard Gwertzman and Wayne White
Luers: Possible Solution for U.S.-Iran Nuclear Standoff
William Luers, former U.S. envoy to Venezuela and Czechoslovakia, discusses his proposed multilateral nuclear-enrichment plan, which he believes could end the current Iranian nuclear crisis.
Interview by William H. Luers and Bernard Gwertzman
Economic Crises
Tough Love for Eurozone
Saving the European Union requires a plan to allow fiscally weak member countries to fail, as well as painful lifestyle changes and some loss of national sovereignty, says the Centre for European Pol…
Interview by Daniel Gros and Roya Wolverson Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies
Tancredo: Tough Immigration Reform Essential to Maintain U.S. Identity
Congressman Thomas Tancredo, a four-term Colorado Republican who chairs the 104-member House Immigration Reform Caucus, believes that tough immigration reform is essential to preserve the country’s i…
Interview by Tom Tancredo and Robert McMahon
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The Wisdom of Rabbi Chananya
Here is a story about Rabbi Elazar the son of Rabbi Shimon, when he was a young boy.
A number of merchants came one day to Sidon, where Rabbi Shimon dwelt. They came to buy grain, and brought with them their donkeys, and of course a sizable amount of money.
The merchants were afraid to go to an inn, lest they be robbed of their money. So, knowing that Rabbi Shimon’s house was always open to wayfarers, they came to his house, leaving their donkeys outside.
Rabbi Shimon was not home, but the merchants were made welcome by the young Elazar. They sat down to rest, and watched the young Elazar sitting by the oven, where fresh bread was baking. Presently Elazar’s mother began to take the loaves out of the oven. The merchants watched with amazement how the young Elazar was helping himself to the fresh loaves. No sooner was a loaf taken out from the oven than he ate it up. His mother kept on giving him the fresh loaves, and Elazar kept on eating them with an amazing appetite. Out of the oven and into his mouth!
“Poor boy!” the merchants remarked to one another. “He must have a snake in his stomach, eating so much. Thank G‑d there are not many like him, or there would be a terrible famine in the world!”
Elazar pretended that he did not understand their tongue, and showed no offense. The merchants went to the market to look around what there was for them to buy, and left their donkeys tied to the fence outside Rabbi Shimon’s house. When they were gone, Elazar went outside, untied each donkey in turn, and swinging it over his shoulders as though it were a little lamb, he took the donkeys up, one by one, to the attic of the house.
When the merchants returned and found that their donkeys were gone, they became quite alarmed. But then they noticed the young boy all smiles, and they understood that he was up to some mischief. The next moment they heard their donkeys braying, and the sound was coming from the attic! They climbed up the ladder, and there indeed were their donkeys.
They wondered how on earth the donkeys got up there. They could hardly believe that the young boy could have hauled them all up to the attic! But what they were chiefly concerned with for the moment was how to get them down again. One had to have the strength of a giant to carry a donkey down the ladder, and they did not know what to do.
So the merchants went to the Beth Hamidrash, where Rabbi Shimon was teaching, and told him their problem.
“Did you perhaps offend my son?” Rabbi Shimon asked them.
“Worshipful Master,” the merchants answered, “it was never our intention to offend your son. Besides, we did not know that he understood our language. But when we saw his amazing appetite, we could not help remarking to each other about it . . .”
“I see now. You did offend him. For after all, what business was it of yours to criticize him? He was not eating anything that belonged to you, nor do you have to support him. But G‑d, who gives life, provides each one according to his needs. Now I suggest that you go back to my son and apologize to him. Tell him that I asked him to forgive you.”
“But our donkeys . . .”
“Don’t worry. Leave it to my boy,” Rabbi Shimon said, and dismissed the merchants.
The merchants went back to Elazar and apologized to him. They gave him his father’s message. Elazar readily forgave them. Then he went up to the attic and brought the donkeys down two at a time!
Never had the merchants seen such a feat of strength in their lives, and giving the boy a look full of awe, they made their hasty departure.
Some time after this, Rabbi Shimon had to flee for his life and hide in a cave, The Romans sought to put him to death, as they had done to his master Rabbi Akiva. Elazar gladly gave up all the comforts of his home in order to be with his father in that difficult time. So father and son hid together in a cave.
G‑d made a carob tree grow near the entrance of the cave, and a spring of fresh water appeared nearby. Rabbi Shimon and his son Elazar spent thirteen years in the cave. They studied together, and the strange boy grew up to be a saintly man, learned and pious like his father. He was no longer as strong as he used to be. On a hot day, even his tallit seemed to weigh heavily on him. Yet, Rabbi Elazar became another kind of a giant—a giant of the spirit.
Sefira Ross is a freelance designer and illustrator whose original creations grace many Chabad.org pages. Residing in Seattle, Washington, her days are spent between multitasking illustrations and being a mom.
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Commentary: Does Europe have a problem with Chinese investments?
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To address worries, Beijing could ease market access and increase protection of IP, says the Financial Times' Jonathan Ford.
File picture of French President Emmanuel Macron with President Xi Jinping. (Photo: AFP/Ludovic Marin)
By Jonathan Ford
27 Mar 2019 06:00AM (Updated: 27 Mar 2019 06:20AM )
LONDON: Many of the recent debates about Chinese takeovers and investments in Europe have been conducted in the opaque language of security.
Spooks in Britain and Germany openly worry about the consequences of allowing Chinese groups such as Huawei into their 5G mobile networks. A recent delegation from Berlin even visited China to explore the intriguing idea of a no-spying pact.
But real concerns about these deals go far beyond public safety and defence.
READ: Huawei would make a terrible spy - and other reasons why US indictments don't stick, a commentary
CONCERNS OVER STRATEGIC SECTORS
Last week, the German economy minister Peter Altmaier proposed transposing into law plans to allow the government to take direct equity stakes in companies in certain key sectors.
While the details remain vague, the idea is to establish a state fund that would temporarily hold shares in private companies to deter or even foil foreign takeovers. These might be targets in areas with implications for defence or security policy.
But they could also include other strategic sectors that Germany wishes to nurture. After all, Mr Altmaier is no stranger to the delights of industrial strategy.
Last month, with his French counterpart Bruno Le Maire, he unveiled a joint manifesto on such a policy. This proposed a focus on such perceived high-value areas as artificial intelligence and the production of battery cells.
The new fund is only tangentially about preserving national security. Its aim is to avoid the sort of situation the German government experienced in 2016 when a Chinese company, Midea, bought Kuka, an Augsburg-based manufacturer of industrial robots.
This had more to do with restrictions on foreign access to China. The real fear was simple: The bidder had been victorious in buying Kuka not because of any discernible industrial advantage.
It had outbid all comers because of Midea’s ability to exploit Kuka’s technology not simply in the west, but also in China’s vast domestic market — something rival bidders simply could not do.
READ: Europe's stillborn high-speed rail giant reveals lessons about competition, a commentary
WHY IT MATTERS NOW
This might not have mattered so much back when Beijing had less heft on the world stage.
But it matters a lot more now when China isn’t just a quarter of the global economy; its leaders are also noisily beating the mercantilist drum with their “2025 Made in China” policy. This aims to make subsidy-fuelled state-owned enterprises dominant in global high-tech manufacturing over the next few years.
Mr Altmaier’s plan has yet to be enacted. But there is no reason to believe he is kidding. The German government has already acted on an ad hoc basis to thwart a similar situation.
Last year, it instructed KfW, the state investment bank, to take a 20 per cent stake in 50Hertz, a high-voltage power network operator, to pre-empt a Chinese state investor.
Other European governments have also started tightening their screening procedures. The UK government has proposed taking on new and intrusive powers, including lowering the size of takeover they are willing to investigate and looking past investment funds to the sources of cash for deals.
Even the European Commission is seeking to establish its own process for screening direct investments.
French President Emmanuel Macron holds a news conference after a European Union summit in Brussels, Belgium March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Eva Plevier
END THE UNFAIRNESS
One way to set this right would be for China to end the unfairness: Easing its restrictive approach to market access and the protection of intellectual property.
Earlier this month, China’s National People’s Congress passed a foreign investment law that holds out promises of fairer treatment. But onlookers remain sceptical, waiting to see how this legislation translates into regulations on the ground.
Beijing could also desist from bankrolling Europe and US-based investment funds whose only purpose is to pick off western companies possessed of interesting technology and intellectual property while remaining below the radar. This raises the spectre of some covert “Made in China” drive.
READ: China is running out of American products to target in a trade war, a commentary
DODGY TO USE NATIONAL SECURITY AS A COVER
The problem with using national security as a coverall is that it can lead to an explosion of politically motivated intervention. Not only will governments be lobbied domestically; they also feel the need to keep up with what other countries are doing.
The result can be an orgy of leapfrogging intervention, damaging investment. This is already falling. Chinese investment in the EU’s 28 countries dropped to €17.3 billion (US$19.56 billion) last year from €37.2bn two years ago.
In an ideal world, European countries would coordinate their approach, thus helping to define consistently what constitutes grounds for public interest scrutiny.
Don’t hold your breath though. One big barrier is their varying dependence on foreign capital, whether to buy government debt or fund grand infrastructure schemes.
READ: Italy takes bite of China apple with entry into Belt and Road Initiative, a commentary
While those with surpluses — such as Germany — may be more willing to turn the Chinese tap off, that’s not necessarily true for those whose needs make them see foreign assistance as a vital economic lever.
Portugal has signed up to China’s Belt and Road Initiative, while Italy made a similar commitment at the weekend.
Chinese President Xi Jinping (left) and Prince Albert II of Monaco shake hands at Monaco Palace. (Eric Gaillard/Pool Photo via AP)
In modern Europe as elsewhere, you get the security and industrial policy you can afford.
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Vaginal delivery and the pelvic floor: Outcomes of levator ani injury
Obstetrics-Gynecology & Women's Health, Obstetrics-Gynecology & Women's Health, Editor's Choice COG, Labor and Delivery, Gynecology, Obstetrics, Urogynecologic Surgery, Urogynecology
Dr Hoyte is Professor, Fellowship and Division director, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa. He has no conflicts of interest to report with respect to the content of this article. Dr Wyman is Clinical Fellow, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa. She has no conflicts of interest to report with respect to the content of this article. Dr Hahn is Clinical Fellow, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa. She has no conflicts of interest to report with respect to the content of this article. Levator ani injury occurs in 3 of 10 vaginal deliveries and often results in pelvic floor dysfunction including pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence. Understanding the mechanism of injury to the muscle of the levator ani is imperative to minimizing injury with delivery. It has long been recognized that the levator ani muscle group plays a key role in female pelvic floor function.1 When functioning normally, this muscle group has multiple roles, including support of the vagina and pelvic organs, and maintenance of urinary and fecal continence.2 The levator ani muscle complex is composed of 3 main muscle groups: the puborectal, the pubococcygeal, and the iliococcygeal portions with motor nerve input from the nerve to levator ani (S2,3,4), which courses over the ventral surface of the levator ani.3 The levator ani muscle complex encircles the largest potential hernia portal in the human body and compromise of this muscle complex is currently the best-defined pathogenesis for pelvic organ prolapse.1 Force vectors on the muscle during distention and passage of a fetal head result in excessive strain and stretch on the muscle, increasing the chance for injury. During vaginal childbirth, the opening of the genital hiatus distends substantially to allow the passage of the fetus. This requires the distal-most portions of the levator ani (pubococcygeal and puborectalis) to stretch to greater than 3 times their original length, thereby putting strain on the muscles and their attachments to the pubic symphysis.4 Increased strain can result in damage or even complete disruption and detachment of the levator ani muscles from their insertion point on the pubic symphysis. In addition, during the second stage of labor as the fetal head descends, excess stretch and distention of the iliococcygeus portion of the levator ani results in stretch and distention of the nerve to the levator ani. Prolonged stretching of this motor nerve has the potential to permanently damage the nerve, thereby disrupting the motor signaling to this normally tonic muscle, possibly leading to laxity or sagging of one or both sides of the Iliococcygeus muscle.5 The 2 childbirth-related mechanisms described above have the potential to cause significant injury to the levator ani muscle attachments and nerve supply increasing the risk of urinary and fecal incontinence and future development of pelvic organ prolapse (POP).6-8 Although the pathogenesis of POP is believed to be multifactorial, childbirth and increased vaginal parity have been identified as key risk factors.9 Furthermore, epidemiological studies have demonstrated that the first vaginal delivery is the most significant contributor to the development of pelvic floor disorders and pelvic floor dysfunction in women.10 More than 30% of all women who deliver vaginally will experience some form of direct trauma to the pelvic floor resulting in injury to their levator ani muscle,9 and it has been shown that women who are nulliparous and those who deliver exclusively by cesarean section have an extremely low rate of levator ani disruption.4 Not all women with levator ani muscle injury have symptoms, but a significant portion will have pelvic floor complaints postpartum that persist onward.11,12 Every year in the United States, an estimated 200,000 women undergo a surgical procedure and the number is expected to double within the next 30 years.13-15 Disruption of levator ani structure with detachment of muscle to the pubic symphysis has been shown to increase the risk of prolapse recurrence following surgical prolapse repair.16,17 Reducing childbirth-related levator ani injury has the potential to reduce the occurrence of pelvic floor dysfunction including pelvic organ prolapse. Understanding the importance of the levator ani muscle during childbirth clearly is key to preventing childbirth-related injury and improving pelvic floor function in the future. Anatomy Traditionally the term “levator ani muscle complex” represents 3 separate muscles defined in clinical anatomy: the puborectal, pubococcygeal, and iliococcygeal muscles.3 With the addition of the separate coccygeus muscle, collectively the 4 muscles are termed the pelvic floor diaphragm. The levator ani morphology described by Hoyte et al in 2003 with 3D pelvic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images demonstrated a relationship between the size and shape of the muscle and pelvic floor dysfunction and prolapse.18 Women with worsening pelvic floor dysfunction demonstrated increased laxity and distention of the muscle resulting in a change in the shape of the muscle, as seen in Figure 1. Hoyte et al further developed an MRI-based 3D childbirth simulation model of the female pelvic floor to study the quantity and pattern of levator ani stretch during vaginal delivery.19 Figure 2 demonstrates the axial view of the fetal head interacting with the levator ani muscle complex during simulation of childbirth.19 Figure 3 is an axial view of the levator ani muscle stretch at the different levels of the fetal head descent in the birth canal.19 The model demonstrates that during simulated childbirth, maximal levator ani stretch occurred in the anterior and inferior aspects of the levator ani muscles, specifically at the posteromedial aspects of the puborectalis at a ratio of 3.5 to 1.19 Levator ani avulsion or detachment of the insertion point of the muscle on the inferior aspect of the pubic bone has been identified in parous women in both MRI and ultrasound studies .6,8,14 Risk factors Vaginal childbirth has been identified as a risk factor for levator ani injury. Increased vaginal parity is associated with relative lifetime risks of prolapse and incontinence of 8.0 and 2.4, respectively.2 The numbers increased to 10.7 and 2.8, respectively, for parity of 4 or more.2 Other factors such as birthweight, length of second stage, size of fetal head, and forceps delivery have also been correlated with increased risk of levator ani muscle injury.1,7,9,20 The likelihood of levator ani trauma during delivery is also strongly related to advanced maternal age at first vaginal delivery. Levator ani injury occurrence increases with increasing maternal age at first vaginal delivery.1 Studies documented a 15% probability for levator ani injury in women at age 20 compared to a 50% probability at age 40.1,21 In summary, vaginal parity, advanced maternal age, birthweight, length of second stage, size of fetal head, and forceps delivery have all been identified as risk factors for levator ani injury during childbirth which can result in pelvic floor disorders in the future. Consequences The concept that levator ani injury leads to symptomatic pelvic floor dysfunction including pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence comes as no surprise. When the levator ani is stretched and strained by passage of a fetal head, the genital hiatus area and volume are increased, as demonstrated in the models above. Detachment of the levator ani from the insertion points on the pubic bone, in particular, is associated with future anterior and apical vaginal compartments prolapse, with relative risks of 2.3 and 4.0, respectively.9,20 A larger genital hiatus (a marker for levator ani disruption and/or laxity) reduces the inferior levator ani support for the vaginal walls during periods of increased intra-abdominal pressure, placing increased strain on the lateral and apical attachments of the anterior vaginal wall.9 Women with bilateral levator ani disruptions are at an even higher relative risk (7.1) of developing prolapse.7 Bulge symptoms are directly related to the size in width and length of the genital hiatus22 and an increased genital hiatal area is also associated with a significant decrease in pelvic floor muscle strength,7,9 which women perceive as increased vaginal laxity and reduced tone, possibly leading to perceived sexual dysfunction.23 The relationship between stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and levator ani injury is less well understood. SUI is usually associated with weakness in these muscles, and studies have shown that women with the condition are twice as likely to have had levator ani injury in their youth.6 However, some studies in older women have also shown no relationship24 or even a negative association.25,26 Dietz proposes that while this may be counterintuitive, SUI is multifactorial, and the success of pelvic floor muscle training for it may be due to strengthening of all the pelvic floor muscles, even the levator ani is detached.1 Fecal incontinence is another symptom commonly associated with levator ani injury. Women with fecal incontinence are more like to have levator ani defects than those without fecal incontinence, with an odds ratio of 14.0.27 Obstetrical observations have shown that sphincter lacerations and levator ani injuries often tend to occur concurrently, but levator ani injury effects persisted even after adjustments were made to exclude external anal sphincter defects.27 Prevention and recommendations Numerous studies have shown how vaginal delivery affects the pelvic floor negatively yet no data exist from clinical trials on effective methods of preventing levator ani injury. During vaginal delivery, pudendal blocks and epidural anesthesia may be protective against development of levator ani injuries. In mice, a 30% stretch was sufficient to cause injury to maximally activated (tensed) muscles, whereas a stretch of 50% was necessary to produce a similar injury in passive (relaxed) muscles.28 That would support the theory that anesthesia-induced relaxation of the pelvic floor allows for passive muscle stretch and, therefore, less injury. Factors including operative forceps delivery, length of second stage, and fetal size/head circumference should be identified and can be used when counseling patients both intrapartum and postpartum. Identifying antepartum and intrapartum factors that influence the risk of levator ani injury, such as fetal size/head circumference, length of second stage and the use of forceps, also can be useful when counseling patients and to minimize injury. Forceps should be used with caution and with appropriate anesthesia to allow the pelvic muscles adequate time to stretch with delivery.1,8 Pelvic floor education and exercises during and after pregnancy may help prevent development of pelvic floor dysfunction. In one study, women who received pelvic floor therapy from 20 weeks’ gestation were 56% less likely to report urinary incontinence in late pregnancy, 50% less likely at 12 weeks postpartum, and 30% less like to report incontinence at 6 months postpartum.29 Similar results have been shown for treatment of urinary incontinence in pregnancy. While limited studies have shown that pelvic floor exercises have no effect on pelvic organ prolapse in the immediate postpartum period, studies have shown improvement in middle-aged women, suggests that further long-term research is necessary.30,31 Routine pelvic floor education or referral to pelvic floor physical therapy during the intrapartum and postpartum period may be beneficial, especially in high-risk patients. More practical techniques such as manual manipulation of the levator hiatus beginning in the third trimester may be beneficial and may change the biomechanical properties of the levator ani muscles.32 Manual massage or the Epi-No Birth Trainer (Starnberg Medical, Tecsana GMBH, Muenchen, Germany) can be used to stretch the perineum and vagina starting at 37 weeks’ gestation until delivery. In one randomized controlled trial, a trend toward reduction in levator ani avulsions (6% vs 13%) was found with use of the Epi-No device versus no intervention starting at 37 weeks’ gestation, but that did not achieve statistical significance.32 Summary Numerous studies have shown that vaginal delivery affects the pelvic floor negatively. Scientific evidence is insufficient, however, to suggest that routine elective cesarean section should be advocated for levator ani risk reduction. Elective cesarean section carries substantial risks and disadvantages to both mother and baby,1 and these risks likely outweigh the risk of childbirth-related levator injury.8,9 Ways to identify women and labor scenarios that represent high risk of levator injury need to be developed and refined, such that appropriate nonsurgical risk-reducing pregnancy and labor interventions can be studied adequately. Furthermore, new methods for identifying women at high risk for postsurgical prolapse recurrence need to be refined, such that appropriate, durable surgical interventions can be investigated and stratified by levator structural status. References
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Salad in space: Plant growth experiment launching to ISS
Experiment could provide new options for salad
Scientists prepare Apogee wheat seeds for the science carrier, or base, of the Advanced Plant Habitat (APH). A growing substrate called arcillite was packed down in the base and coverings were secured on top of the base. (NASA)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – A Kennedy Space Center-led effort to bolster our understanding of growing plants in space will hitch a ride on an Atlas V rocket to the International Space Station on Tuesday.
Astronauts on deep-space missions could one day munch on fresh produce thanks in part to NASA's Advanced Plant Habitat, a mini fridge-sized experiment that will join 7,600 pounds of science, cargo and supplies bound for the orbiting outpost. The 194-foot rocket is scheduled to launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41 with an Orbital ATK Cygnus spacecraft at 11:11 a.m., the opening of a 30-minute window.
APH is scheduled to depart exactly three years after its predecessor, the Vegetable Production System, launched to the space station aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Dubbed "Veggie," that experiment – also spearheaded by KSC scientists and still active – in 2015 produced lettuce that became the first NASA-grown food to be consumed by astronauts.
APH might be launching years later, but it isn't without advantages, reported News 6 partner Florida Today. Whereas Veggie's plants were covered and relied on unaltered air from inside the station, the new system has the ability to control the environment within a plant chamber. To stimulate growth, it features a brighter array of light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, but now includes white and infrared light, bringing its total output to four times that of Veggie.
But the biggest difference, according to program manager Bryan Onate, is the inclusion of 180 sensors and the reduction in crew time they will bring.
"It's really a way for the scientists to modify the environment – the light, the water, the atmosphere," Onate said during a conference call with reporters in March. "We'll learn a lot of invaluable information as we move on beyond low Earth orbit and move out to Mars and do food production out there in the future."
Aided by cameras, the system's sensors will relay real-time information to scientists on the ground at KSC, who will control everything but maintenance, such as plant thinning and, ultimately, harvesting. The plants are grown in a science carrier, which sits at the bottom of the habitat and is about the size of a large pizza box, Onate said.
Two seed varieties – arabidopsis, a small plant related to cabbage, and dwarf wheat – will be grown after installation as a checkout of APH's systems and performance. If successful, arabidopsis will be the main crop for the first experiment named Plant Habitat 1.
Dr. Howard Levine, chief project scientist for the habitat, said its size and enhanced light production for photosynthesis will allow astronauts to one day grow larger, more nutritionally dense plants.
"It will be able to accommodate larger plants than have often been used," Levine said. "This will allow you to grow many of the non-traditional, but valuable food crop plants that previously we weren't able to accommodate."
While most of the habitat's hardware will launch on Tuesday's Atlas V mission, some additional components will fly aboard SpaceX's next Falcon 9 launch to the ISS, Levine said. The system was developed by NASA and ORBITEC of Madison, Wisconsin.
Other experiments packed into the spacecraft include an investigation named "ADCs in Microgravity" that could improve cancer-fighting chemotherapy drugs; magnetized tools that will help reproduce Earth-like cell cultures on the space station; and Saffire III, an experiment that will begin after Cygnus departs the ISS in July.
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Trickling filters (also called biofilters) have been used to remove organic matter from wastewater for nearly 100 years. The TF is an aerobic treatment system that utilizes microorganisms attached to a medium to remove organic matter from wastewater. The colonies of microorganisms attached to solid surfaces are called biofilms due to their thin layers of biological structures. This type of system is common to a number of biological wastewater technologies, such as rotating contactors and packed bed reactors (also called bio-towers). TFs are mainly composed of four major components: a filter medium such as stones, plastic shapes, or wooden slats; an enclosure to hold the liquid; a distribution system; and an under-drain system. The filter medium provides the surface on which the microorganisms grow. The enclosure holds both wastewater and filter medium, while a distribution system ensures a uniform hydraulic load over the entire TF and the under-drain system provides drainage, holds filter medium, and supplies oxygen to the bottom section.
How TFs work
A rotary or stationary distribution system distributes wastewater from the top of the filter, percolating it through the interstices of the medium (see Fig. 4.6). As the wastewater flows over the medium, the organic matters in the wastewater are adsorbed by a population of microorganisms (aerobic, anaerobic, and facultative bacteria; fungi; algae; and protozoa) attached to the medium as a biological film or slime layer (approximately 0.1 to 0.2 mm thick). As the wastewater flows over the medium, microorganisms already in the water gradually attach themselves to the rock, crushed granite, or plastic structure surface and form a film. The aerobic microorganisms in the outer part of the slime layer (biofilm) then decompose the organic material. As the layer thickens through microbial growth, oxygen cannot penetrate the medium surface, and anaerobic organisms prosper. As the biological film continues to grow, the microorganisms near the surface lose their ability to cling to the medium, and a portion of the slime layer falls off the filter. This process is known as sloughing. The sloughed solids (sludge) are collected by the under-drain system and transported to a clarifier for removal from the wastewater.
There are advantages and disadvantages of TFs associated with biological treatment of food and agricultural wastewater; their importance depends on the needs of the end user and characteristics of wastewater.
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• Advantages
• Simple, reliable, biological process
° Suitable in areas where large tracts of land are not available for landintensive treatment systems
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• Effective in treating high concentrations of organic matters, depending on the type of medium used
• Rapidly reduces soluble BOD5 in wastewater streams
• Efficient nitrification units o Low power requirements o Moderate level of skill and technical expertise needed to manage and operate the system
130 Food and Agricultural Wastewater Utilization and Treatment • Disadvantages
° Additional treatment may be needed to meet more stringent discharge standards
° Possible accumulation of excess biomass that cannot retain an aerobic condition and can impair TF performance ° Requires regular operator attention ° Incidence of clogging is relatively high ° Requires low loadings, depending on the medium ° Flexibility and control are limited in comparison with activated-
sludge processes ° Odor problems ° Snail problems
A TF consists of permeable medium made of a bed of rock, slag, or plastic over which wastewater is distributed to trickle through, as shown in Fig. 4.6. Rock or slag beds can be up to 60.96 m (200 ft) in diameter and 0.9-2.4 m (3 to 8 ft) deep, with rock size varying from 2.5-10.2 cm (1 to 4 in). Most rock media provide approximately 149 m2/m3 (15 sq ft/cu ft) of surface area and less than 40% void space. Packed plastic filters (biotowers), on the other hand, are smaller in diameter (6 to 12 meters (20 to 40 ft)) and range in depth from 4.3 to 12.2 m (14 to 40 ft). These filters look more like towers, with the media in various configurations (e.g., vertical flow, cross flow, or various random packings). Research has shown that cross-flow media may offer better flow distribution than other media, especially at low organic loads. When comparing vertical media with the 60° cross-flow media, the vertical media provide a nearly equal distribution of wastewater minimizing potential plugging at higher organic loads better than cross flow media. The plastic medium also required additional provisions, including ultraviolet protective additives on the top layer of the plastic medium filter and increased plastic wall thickness for medium packs that are installed in the lower section of the filter where loads increase. The design of a TF system for wastewater also includes a distribution system. Rotary hydraulic distribution is usually standard for this process, but fixed nozzle distributors are also being used in square or rectangular reactors. Overall, fixed nozzle distributors are being limited to small facilities and package plants. Recently some distributors have been equipped with motorized units to control their speed.
Distributors can be set up to be mechanically driven at all times or during stalled conditions.
In addition, a TF has an under-drain system that collects the filtrate and solids, and also serves as a source of air for the microorganisms on the filter. The treated wastewater and solids are piped to a final settling tank where biosolids are separated from the water. Table 4.1 lists common trickling filters used in biological wastewater treatment.
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Over half of this year's net ETF inflows have gone into this one part of the market
Published Thu, Dec 5 201911:20 AM EST
Lizzy Gurdus@lizzygurdus
ETF investors flock to fixed-income funds in 2019
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This year, investors are getting their fix in fixed income.
Net cash flows into U.S.-based exchange-traded funds have risen to $271 billion for 2019, putting inflows on track for their second-largest year on record, according to ETF.com.
Just over half is flowing into fixed-income ETFs, a "fascinating" trend that is likely to continue, according to Douglas Yones, head of exchange-traded products for the New York Stock Exchange.
"Net cash flow in ETFs this year [is] $271 billion, but 51% of that into fixed-income ETFs," Yones said Monday on CNBC's "ETF Edge." "So, we continue to see the asset-gathering."
That accumulation adds to the record $4 trillion in U.S. ETF assets under management this year. Much of it has favored high-yielding fixed-income investments as well as international fixed-income plays, Yones said.
Some of the most popular fixed-income ETFs on the market include the iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF (AGG), the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND) and its international counterpart, (BNDX), the iShares iBoxx USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (HYG) and the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). All of them are up modestly year to date.
"High yield's been volatile. We've seen tremendous inflows and then also tremendous outflows throughout the year, but it's also in international," Yones said. "We've seen almost $8 billion this year in international fixed income come in. But the primary movers, I think, have been in the short term."
Yones attributed the short-term moves to investors reversing their assumptions that the Federal Reserve would embark on a rate-hiking cycle, as the central bank suggested it might do late last year. The Fed, however, backed off its rate-hike plans and instead cut interest rates three times over the course of 2019 before apparently deciding to pause indefinitely.
What's interesting about the rush to typically risky high-yield plays is investors' apparent preference for ETFs over mutual funds, Yones said.
Every time high-yield comes back into favor, "it seems like people are choosing an ETF and not necessarily a mutual fund," he said. "We continue to see ETFs provide the exact thing they're supposed to provide: immediate liquidity for those that want access to it, but for those that don't — they want to be a buy-and-hold, long-term investor — the ETF wrapper provides some extra efficiencies. They tend to be a little bit more tax-efficient. They tend to have lower costs."
Andrew McOrmond, managing director of ETF trading solutions at WallachBeth Capital, links the fixed-income dash to market newcomers.
"I attribute it to new users: insurance companies, large institutions putting money into play. It's a dividend. They could trade it. It's easily put on the balance sheet," McOrmond said in the same "ETF Edge" interview.
As for high-yield ETFs, McOrmond said their inherent risk wasn't as amplified this year as it has been in years past.
"They're volatile, but I don't think as overall risky as they might've been a few years back," he said. "We're in a better Fed cycle, much better than last year, so I think that's a big difference."
At the same time, Chris Hempstead, director of institutional business development at IndexIQ, a division of New York Life Investments, found the stock market to be "very healthy right now for equity allocations."
"I think we're going to see that all month long in December," Hempstead said on Monday's show.
For those invested in bond-based funds, Hempstead suggested cementing "your thoughts ... on the shape of the yield curve," the spread between the U.S. 2-Year and 10-Year Treasury yields.
"Despite the fact that we've identified all the different areas where you can invest in fixed income or not invest, you also have to assess what your time horizon looks like. Are you playing the short end of the curve or the long end of the curve?" he said. "The structure of ETFs ... has held up phenomenally well with all of these inflows and even the ones that have had outflows, and there's been quite a few big ETFs that have seen big outflows while others have been the recipients."
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By: Journey NZ Staff | 19/01/2018
Coca-Cola today announced an industry-first goal to collect and recycle the equivalent of every bottle or can it sells globally by 2030.
The company and its global network of bottling partners will tackle the ambitious goal, which is part of a holistic plan called “World Without Waste,” through a renewed focus on the entire packaging lifecycle – from how bottles and cans are designed and made, to how they’re recycled and repurposed.
“Consumers around the world care about our planet. They want and expect companies like ours to be leaders and help make a litter-free world possible,” said James Quincey, president and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company. “Through our ‘World Without Waste’ vision, we are investing in our planet and in in our packaging to help make the world’s packaging problem a thing of the past.”
Quincey, who heads to Davos, Switzerland next week for the World Economic Forum annual meeting, said the company will continue to focus on developing 100-percent recyclable packaging and reducing the amount of plastic in its bottles.
The company’s World Without Waste vision is the next step in a larger strategy to grow with conscience by doing business the right way, not just the easy way.
To that end, Coca-Cola announced in 2016 that it was the first Fortune 500 company to give back to nature and communities an estimated 115% of the water used to make its drinks. The company and its bottling partners achieved the target five years ahead of schedule.
Further, in 2009, Coca-Cola introduced fully recyclable PlantBottle packaging made from up to 30 percent plant-based materials. “And we don’t intend to stop there,” Quincey said.
To help improve recycling rates, Coke will apply its global marketing muscle to help educate the public on what, how and where to recycle. The company also will continue to team with local communities, NGOs, industry peers and consumers to help make recycling easier and more accessible for everyone by improving local recycling systems and driving policy change that supports a truly circular economy.
In 2002, Coca-Cola bottlers in Mexico joined the country’s plastics industry, and leaders from other industries, to create Ecology and Corporate Commitment (ECOCE), a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging a culture of recycling, and funded the creation of two food-grade PET plastic recycling facilities.
These investments are paying off. In 2016, Mexico recycled 57 percent of the PET plastic it produced (up from 9 percent in 2002), making it the leading country globally for PET recycling.
Coke’s 100% collection and recycling goal will primarily focus on bottles, cans, and caps made from glass, PET plastic, or aluminum – which represent approximately 85 percent of its packaging – but also includes packages produced by other companies.
“We believe every package – regardless of where it comes from – has value and life beyond its initial use,” Quincey added. “If something can be recycled, it should be recycled. So we want to help people everywhere understand how to do their part.”
To help tackle existing packaging waste, Coca-Cola will continue to work with existing partners such as The Ocean Conservancy/Trash Free Seas Alliance, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (New Plastics Economy initiative) to support a debris-free environment. Since 1995, Coca-Cola has been the lead sponsor of the world’s largest volunteer effort benefiting the marine environment —Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. Over the course of that partnership, the company has helped mobilize 11 million people to clean up 206 million pounds of trash from more than 360,000 miles of coastline.
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Collective Relevance: The Reciprocity of Art and Artifact
2018 College Book Art Association Conference
Philadelphia—January 4–6, 2018
Conference Host: University of the Arts
Co-Chairs: Cynthia Thompson, Isabel Lederman,
Amanda D’Amico, David Chioffi & Lauren McDonald
As diplomat, inventor and printer, Benjamin Franklin [1706–1790], contributed greatly during his lifetime in each of these capacities. The act of providing for the needs of his countrymen was a part of his being. Franklin stated: “As we enjoy great advantages from the inventions of others, we should be glad of an opportunity to serve others by any invention of ours, and this we should do freely and generously.” This is illustrated in his 1784 invention of the double spectacles, later to be known as the bifocal lens, which utilizes the principle of refraction to enhance sight. Franklin’s need to clarify what was before him is based on his classification of distance to reading. This nomenclature and the physical form of the double spectacles implied within the cameo portrait
of Franklin serves as the icon and rich metaphor for the conference: Collective Relevance: The Reciprocity of Art and Artifact.
The manner of experiencing and interacting amid the vast collections housed within Franklin’s city during
the conference days are without end: all which is far and near, historical and contemporary, as well as a focal point of research, academic exploration and creative inspiration. All are seen through the distinct pedagogical lens of each participant and all extend beyond the University, into the prominent historical institutions of Philadelphia which provide arenas for research, academic exploration and inspiration—a fluid classroom. The city of Philadelphia, vibrant in history, culture and contemporary art, is a central component and well-acknowledged companion to our MFA program at The University of the Arts.
Moreover, Philadelphia also offers a vital contemporary art landscape from printmaking collectives such as Second State Press and Space 1026, to artist run spaces such as Vox Populi to the established The Fabric Workshop and Museum and The Print Center, the opportunities for exploration and discovery are vast.
Questions about the conference or sponsorship may be sent to conference1@collegebookart.org.
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Obama’s Russia Delusions and Trump’s
President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are trapped in binds of their own design. Since entering the White House, the Obama administration sought to present itself as the all-purpose antidote to every manner of malady, the majority of which they blamed on the Bush administration. Chief among those was the presumption that Russia and the United States again found themselves at odds only because the 43rd President needlessly antagonized Moscow. Their remedy was to outsource the role of superpower to the Kremlin and to provide Russian President Vladimir Putin with unreciprocated policy concessions. Today, faced with a GOP nominee who is conspicuously friendly toward Russian interests, the administration is wallowing in the bed it made for itself.
The Trump campaign is presenting Democrats with an environment rich with easy targets, particularly when it comes to Russia. On Sunday, the New York Times published an exhaustively reported dispatch detailing the extensive financial ties between Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and the Kremlin-linked clients with which he’s worked over the years. Among the more disturbing revelations in that exposé was the disclosure that Manafort’s name was on a hand-written “black ledger” promising a $12.7 million disbursement for his work in aiding the Kremlin-backed party of ousted Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. It’s not clear if Manafort recouped this payment but, by failing to register as a foreign agent to comply with the 1938 Foreign Agents Registration Act, Manafort’s behavior will and should be a campaign issue.
While the Times dispatch is not indicative of quid pro quo, the Trump campaign’s obsequious support for Russian geopolitical objectives—even goals that directly conflict with American interests—leaves observers with some ugly questions. Donald Trump has called NATO irrelevant and in need of a new mission statement that refocuses the alliance on theaters outside Europe. He has entertained the prospect of not coming to the defense of America’s Baltic allies if they were attacked. Trump has defended the murder of journalists and opposition figures in Russia, entertained the idea of ceding the Middle East to Moscow, and manages a campaign that reportedly leaned on Republican delegates to strike support for arming Ukraine with lethal weapons from the party’s platform. You can see why the appearance of a conflict of interest is hard to ignore.
Faced with the obvious political advantage of framing the GOP nominee as ill advisedly supportive of a geopolitical foe, Democrats are taking some big swings at Trump. President Obama suggested in an interview that Russian hacks of Democratic computer networks were designed to help the Republican nominee in November. Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook called on anyone associated with Trump to divulge ties between them and “Russian or pro-Kremlin entities.” That’s all grand politicking, but it’s not especially honest. Trump’s deference to Russia is only a less self-conscious extension of Obama administration policy toward the Kremlin.
The world watched in 2009 as Obama’s diplomatic team, led by Clinton, engaged in a variety of scene-chewing displays of theatrics aimed at communicating to the world that a new age had dawned. The famed “reset” in Russian relations began inauspiciously when Hillary Clinton handed Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov an oversize Staples-brand “easy button”—which, humiliatingly, was mislabeled in Russian to read “overcharge” rather than “reset.” The Roddenberry-esque fantasy of global cooperation never materialized, nor was that the White House’s objective. Their goal was to provide as many concessions to Moscow as they could so as to compel it to support the president’s objective: a nuclear agreement with Iran.
In service to that aim, the Obama administration looked the other way amid a host of challenges from Moscow to American global authority.
Even despite UN sanctions, Russia pledged in 2011 to provide Iran with advanced S-300 anti-air missiles, challenged European security, undermined EU and OSCE authority, and conducted the most sweeping crackdown on domestic dissent since the Brezhnev era; all to the sound of Western silence. Having murdered and imprisoned its way to legitimacy at home, Moscow has turned to destabilizing the political environment abroad by supporting extremist and nationalistic political movements in Europe.
The Obama administration leaned on Moscow to rescue him from his ill-considered pledge to punish Bashar al-Assad in Syria only to watch helplessly as Damascus failed to surrender its chemical stockpiles while the disastrous civil war still raged. Yet even today, the White House crawls hat-in-hand to Russia begging them to support and help implement an endless series of ceasefires in Syria that Moscow clearly has no intention of abiding by or facilitating.
The Obama White House’s infatuation with diplomacy for its own sake was dealt a blow last week when Vladimir Putin announced he was likely to unilaterally pull out of the Normandy “Quartet” talks aimed at restoring peace to Ukraine’s east. There, Russian-backed forces and Ukrainian military have been fighting a low-boil conflict since Moscow invaded and annexed the Crimean peninsula in 2014. The talks with Moscow to resolve a conflict the Kremlin started were always ever a farce that Russia treated with the contempt they deserved.
Despite all this, the Obama administration continues to view Russia as a geostrategic partner with which it can do business rather than a threat that must be contained. Why, then, does this White House think it has any credibility on Russia? Both Obama and Clinton’s criticisms of Trump on Russia are a particularly tough pill to swallow considering that this Republican nominee’s policy preferences represent the logical extension of Obama’s determination to rehabilitate the legitimacy of Russian soft and hard power.
Russia does not now and never has had America’s best interests at heart. It’s ironic that it’s taken Trump to get the Democrats to recognize that.
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Marco Rubio accuses Rashida Tlaib of making anti-Semitic remarks
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David Covucci— 2019-01-08 08:51 am
If there’s been one hallmark of the incoming crop of Democratic representatives, it’s been their willingness to speak vocally on issues they care about. And it’s caused tweets of panic and consternation among long-serving members unaccustomed to the behavior.
This morning, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) accused Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) of using anti-Semitic language for speaking out against a bill Republican senators introduced.
While the government shutdown enters its 17th day, a group of Republicans introduced a bill, their first bill of the new Congress. And a provision in it is aimed at the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS), which tries to get businesses to cut ties with Israel, over its treatment of Palestine.
As part of the bill, a provision put forth by Rubio would protect the government for refusing to work with businesses who participate in BDS. In a tweet, Tlaib criticized the Senate for considering the bill, calling boycotts “part of our historical fight for freedom.”
They forgot what country they represent. This is the U.S. where boycotting is a right & part of our historical fight for freedom & equality. Maybe a refresher on our U.S. Constitution is in order, then get back to opening up our government instead of taking our rights away. https://t.co/KkmqjR58ZM
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) January 7, 2019
To which, Rubio said Tlaib used anti-Semitic language by making an accusation that Jews in America are more loyal to Israel than they are to America.
This “dual loyalty” canard is a typical anti-Semitic line#BDS isn’t about freedom & equality, it’s about destroying #Israel
And if boycotting #Israel is constitutionally protected, then boycotting companies that boycott #Israel is also constitutionally protected https://t.co/6yBM0bQB5L
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) January 7, 2019
Tlaib, who is Palestinian, responded to Rubio’s accusation, saying she was criticizing U.S. senators, and nothing else. The “they” in her tweet referenced the job to “represent” and “getting back to opening our government,” making her case pretty straightforward.
Sen. Rubio, it's clear my earlier tweet was critical of U.S. Senators like yourself, who are seeking to strip Americans of their Constitutional right to free speech. https://t.co/xFn2XeCqsZ
Rubio, for his part, was accused of not understanding the Constitution.
How does a sitting US Senator lack such a basic understanding of the constitution? Individuals can boycott whom/what ever they like. But the govt (state or fed) cannot penalize individuals on the basis of their political beliefs. https://t.co/o8wvE9eyJK
— Khaled Elgindy (@elgindy_) January 8, 2019
In a statement, the Anti-Defamation League said that regardless of whether Tlaib meant her language to be offensive, the way she phrased it was “deeply problematic.”
“Representative Tlaib’s tweet regarding the pending bill on the Senate floor has been interpreted by some as suggesting that Jews or Members of Congress, such as the sponsors of the bill, are more loyal to Israel than to their own country. Whether or not this was her intent, this type of language is deeply problematic.”
Intentional or not, this could be interpreted as offensively insinuating dual loyalty - a trope with a long & troubling history. It's possible to engage in the democratic process w/o claiming the other side is disloyal. We asked @RashidaTlaib to clarify: https://t.co/KzpN84THYj https://t.co/HLsfm3b7WV
— Jonathan Greenblatt (@JGreenblattADL) January 7, 2019
This is the second time in a week Tlaib has found herself under fire for her language. The night after she took office, Tlaib was filmed saying about Trump, “We’re going to impeach the motherfucker.”
David Covucci
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Inside the campervan fit for a boy racer: £55,000 VW pimped up with flatscreen TVs, three electric sunroofs and Porsche alloy wheels
Danbury Motorcaravans asked its staff which features they'd like in a van
They said bright headlights, high-spec sound system and king-sized bed
The Bristol-based firm sells basic Type 2 VW campervans for £27,000
By Harriet Arkell
A company that customises VW campervans asked its employees to design their money-no-object, dream vehicle, and this is what they came up with.
A £55,000, state-of-the-art moving palace, with hidden Sony Bravia flatscreen TVs, rear-view camera, and ultra-high spec entertainment system.
The iconic VW Type 2 campervan has been customised by Bristol-based Danbury Motorcaravans, and costs twice the price of their average camper.
Pimp my ride: The Project 1 VW campervan boasts a host of features to justify its £55,000 price tag
The ultra high-spec Project 1 campervan was produced by Bristol-based Danbury Motorcaravans
Built as a one-off for fun, the van dubbed Project 1 has everything those who pimp vans for a living would want in their ultimate vehicle.
It comes with all the usual campervan regulars like a galley kitchen, comfortable seats and a bed, but also has top of the range features including two flatscreen TVs, three electric sunroofs, four swivelling chairs and Porsche alloy wheels.
The van also boasts super-bright headlights, a custom white, black and orange paint job, and a hidden king-size bed, while the whole chassis has been lowered to just a few inches off the floor.
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Danbury Motorcaravans have been customising campers since 1950, but staff there say this is the most extravagant van they have ever built.
Jason Jones said: 'We have 40 people working for us at Danbury and for a bit of fun we asked everyone to tell us what features their dream camper would have.
'We listened to them all and then spent the next two years building a van that incorporated everyone's ideas.
No ordinary campervan: The pimped version has an orange, black and white paint theme and leather seats
The £55,000 van boasts a sleek kitchen with fridge, cooker and sink, plus a king-size bed and flatscreen TVs
One-off van designed just for fun: The team at Danbury spent two years designing their dream VW campervan
'The result is the Project 1 van, which is without a doubt the most bling VW Campervan in the world. There really was no expense spared - and the end product is simply stunning.
'Everything we have put in the van is top of the range, from the 32ins Sony Bravia flatscreen TV that pops up from under the bed, to the carbon fibre trims.
'It's everything you could ever wish for in a campervan.'
The deluxe van is the latest in a long line of VW campervans, which became an instant hit with travellers worldwide after their launch by the German car company.
With its retro yet sporty interior, the new campervan will appeal to VW enthusiasts who appreciate luxuries
The van's makers say it is 'customised to the absolute max', with features including Porsche alloys and dark glass
The original vans were called Type 2, following on from their first offering the Type 1, which is better known nowadays as the Beetle.
Production in the UK stopped in 1967 but continued in South America, and Brazil is the only country in the world still manufacturing Type 2 campervans.
Danbury sells customised Type 2 campervans which cost from around £27,000.
Pimp my VW campervan: van boasts flatscreen TVs, three electric sunroofs and Porsche alloy wheels
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So who DOES Princess Charlotte look like? She has the 'dark, Middleton eyes' according to Kate - but a new picture shows her royal genes are evident
Duchess of Cambridge released a new photograph of her daughter Charlotte
The picture, which she took herself, was to mark her second birthday today
There is an obvious likeness to her father Prince William and her brother George
But there's an echo of her great-grandmother the Queen when she was same age
By Rebecca English Royal Correspondent For The Daily Mail
She has what her mother calls the distinctive ‘dark, Middleton eyes’.
But in this new picture of Princess Charlotte, taken by the Duchess of Cambridge to mark her daughter’s second birthday today, her royal genes are also clearly in evidence.
Naturally, there’s an obvious likeness to her father Prince William and three-year-old brother Prince George.
But in her faraway look there is an echo of her great-grandmother the Queen at about the same age.
This new picture of Princess Charlotte was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge to mark her daughter’s second birthday today
Like her big brother, Charlotte is rarely seen in public.
The biggest difference since her last appearance – at church in Berkshire on Christmas Day – is her glossy dark hair, clearly inherited from her mother.
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Now considerably longer and showing a hint of a curl, it has been brushed until it shines and parted tidily to the left with a navy blue hair bow by one of Kate’s favourite children’s stores, Amaia Kids.
Unlike many of Charlotte and George’s clothes, it is a snip at £2.50.
And for those wanting to replicate the royal look, the clips come in a rainbow of colours.
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Prince George arrives for the Christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge at St Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham
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Prince Harry as a boy pictured peering through the patio doors at Highgrove, Gloucestershire
Since anything worn by the two Cambridge children proves an instant sell-out, royal followers will be disappointed to know that although Charlotte’s primrose yellow cardigan with its sheep pattern around the neck is from John Lewis, it was sold out some time ago.
But the floral blouse she wears underneath is still on the shelves and costs £12 from middle-class mecca JoJo Maman Bebe.
The blouse has a Peter Pan collar and two buttons at the front, but is done up at the back so as not to spoil the design.
It comes in a variety of colours – Charlotte is believed to be in ‘denim ditsy floral’.
The picture was taken by Kate, a keen amateur photographer who has previously released several of her own pictures of the children in the grounds of Anmer Hall, the family’s ten-bedroom Norfolk mansion.
Charlotte is posing amid hay bales in what one royal aide described as a ‘small barn’, with a book in her hands, presumably to keep her occupied.
Royal sources say William and Kate are keen to restrict the number of photocalls their children take part in each year and believe they are best positioned to get the most relaxed results from the youngsters.
The choice of location is poignant for the Cambridges as they are due to return to London this summer when William leaves his job as a pilot with the East Anglia Air Ambulance, based in Cambridge.
Having been at Anmer full-time for the past two years, the family will now use the house as a weekend and holiday residence.
They will, however, continue to staff it with two full-time housekeepers, a gardener and other part-time staff.
One of the most distinctive things about Charlotte in the new photograph is her thoughtful half-smile.
Kate Middleton aged four on holiday with her father and sister Pippa in Jerash, Jordan
This photograph is one of a series of H.R.H. the Prince Andrew and Queen Elizabeth, taken recently by Lisa Sheridan in the gardens of Windsor Castle
Prince Philip with Prince Charles in a picture taken around 1950, though the exact date is unknown
Friends say that she has a confident, sparkly character, while Kate has said: ‘She is very cute but she has got quite a feisty side.
'George has turned out to be a really lovely little boy. I hope George will keep Charlotte in order!’
William is said to be ‘besotted’ with his daughter, letting slip on one engagement that she was a ‘joy from heaven’.
The photo was issued by Kensington Palace along with a message from the duke and duchess thanking everyone ‘for all the lovely messages’ they have received.
Charlotte’s birthday today is expected to be a low-key affair – a small party at Anmer Hall with a few close family friends, along with Kate’s parents Michael and Carole Middleton.
The princess is due to act as bridesmaid for her aunt Pippa on May 20, with Prince George on pageboy duties.
So who DOES Princess Charlotte look like?
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Hibs boss Neil Lennon 'could have caused a riot' at Tynecastle claims former police chief
Lennon was struck by a coin after gesturing towards Hearts supporters during a shameful Edinburgh derby.
Former Scottish Police Federation chairman Les Gray claims Neil Lennon "could have started a riot" with his reaction to Hearts' disallowed goal in Wednesday's chaotic Edinburgh derby.
The Hibs boss was shamefully struck with a coin after he gestured towards the home support following Clevid Dikamona's late strike was chalked off at Tynecastle.
It followed Jambos keeper Zdenek Zlamal being decked by a fan and both assistant referees being targeted by missiles on a night of mayhem.
The attacks on Lennon, Zlamal and the officials have been slammed across Scottish football and beyond.
But while Gray condemned the disturbing scenes he claims Lennon "needs to take responsibility" for his own actions and reckons football bosses, and even the police, should "have a word" with the 47-year-old.
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Ex-police chief Les Gray believes the Hibs boss 'could have started a riot' (Image: Internet Unknown)
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He told Scotland Tonight: "There's no justification for what happened to Neil Lennon, the Hearts goalkeeper and the third person who has allegedly been assaulted.
"It's disgusting, it's disgraceful. And they're not just bringing disrepute to themselves and the club, but the whole of Scotland.
"Something that comes to mind with me, and it's been skirted around all day, is that Neil Lennon needs to take responsibility for Neil Lennon.
"I thought his conduct before this incident was shocking and, quite frankly, I will be amazed if the football authorities, and even Police Scotland, don't decide that they need to have a word in his ear to say: 'Look, you can't do that in these circumstances'.
"He really could have caused a riot last night. If some of the Hearts fans had come onto the pitch, then some of the Hibs fans came onto the pitch to react to that, there'd have been a lot of trouble, a lot of people assaulted and a lot of arrests.
"It's crazy, he lets himself down by doing that."
Chris Sutton at Turf Moor (Image: SNS Group)
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Lennon's former Celtic team-mate Chris Sutton was among many to shoot down notions that the Easter Road boss had "brought it on himself".
Speaking in his Record Sport column, Sutton insists Lennon's actions were nothing more than "pantomime stuff".
He said: "I’m not having it. What did Lennon do the other night? He turned around to the Hearts fans, smiled and told them to pipe down.
"It was pantomine stuff. If that is the kind of thing that evokes a violent response then the problem is not with the guy doing the goading, it’s the guy who reacts by throwing a missile who has the slate missing.
"If that’s justification for what followed then I don’t know where we are going in terms of football or society."
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Buses, trains, and bus ways
by Daniel Thu 3 November 2011 Thu 18 August 2016 Brisbane 2011, transport
Today’s Movember update here (I’ll post the latest pics to the blog every 2-3 days.)
A lot of people express a preference of trains over buses. I suspect it’s mostly about ride quality. Railed vehicles are generally going to be smoother than tyred vehicles. And there’s also perception of permanence (and in Melbourne, perception of service quality, since trains and trams all run until midnight every day, whereas buses are somewhat patchy).
In the theoretical world of public transport planning, it comes down to the capacity and speed required. Trunk routes needing to carry thousands of people per hour need to have high-capacity vehicles, and once you get over about 200 people in a single vehicle, you pretty much have to go to rail.
But rail is expensive, and so you’re never going to get it everywhere. Many parts of Melbourne will never have rail, which is why it’s vital to provide some other mode into those areas, running high quality (frequent) services.
For buses and trams, another aspect to consider is right-of-way. Do the vehicles run in mixed street traffic, or a dedicated lane on an existing street, or a completely separate right-of-way? Buses and trams can run in any of these; heavy rail can only operate effectively on the latter.
One of the notable things about Brisbane is that in recent years they’ve invested in busways… effectively bus-only freeways — known as Bus Rapid Transit in PT planning circles. The result is relatively low-capacity services (conventional or bendy buses), that run quite fast on the busways (since they have no other traffic to deal with except other buses).
They can run at high frequency, and in spots where they need to, they can operate on normal streets. In Brisbane’s case, some routes operate on the street in the CBD, and also at the outer suburban ends, using the busway in between.
Melbourne’s only comparable routes are the freeway buses to Doncaster and Altona, but these don’t have separate lanes (just part time bus lanes in some sections).
There are two major catches to busways: firstly they’re quite expensive to build. One recent one kilometre stretch cost $465 million — more expensive per kilometre than Melbourne’s $562 million 3.5 kilometre South Morang rail project (only a portion of which was the actual rail extension). No doubt part of the huge cost is due to Brisbane’s primarily being in the inner-city, thus involving lots of bridges and tunnels — if one compared like-for-like then in theory the busways should be cheaper than rail.
The second catch is that they have limited capacity. Brisbane’s are becoming so popular that now they’re hitting the capacity limits — of the buses and of the busways.
We saw this while in Brisbane, at the Cultural Centre station. These buses are heading out of the city at evening peak.
It must be really frustrating to be stuck in a bus queue like that — both for passengers and drivers. And because of the fencing on one side of the bus way, and traffic lanes on the other side, if things got really jammed up, it might not be possible for passengers to abandon the bus and walk (which is what tram passengers do when St Kilda Road jams up).
Capacity also becomes a problem with regard to storage. This also happens for trains of course — all the vehicles used at peak hour need to be stored somewhere.
The number of drivers involved also needs considering. A single six-carriage train might carry the equivalent of about 10-12 conventional bus loads of people, but with only a single driver. This is the debate at present over some rail corridors such as Doncaster in Melbourne. The current buses provide high frequencies, but require a lot of labour to do it. Trains could move as many people and more, using less labour, but would the resultant frequencies be high enough to attract passengers?
They can of course replace single buses with bendy buses to get more people per vehicle (and also carry more people per driver), but there’s going to be a limit to what they can do, and I do wonder if in Brisbane should have saved the buses for being suburban feeder services into an expanded heavy rail (or light rail) network instead. (To be fair, they are expanding the rail network too.)
The bottom line here is that good effective planning is needed to anticipate the current and future capacity required, the transport mode needs to be chosen appropriately.
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Thu 3 November 2011 at 7:41 am
Yep, in terms of peak period travel to the city, trains are much faster, generally don’t get stuck in traffic, and you (the passenger) don’t have to find (or pay for) parking at the end.
But trains are also costly to run and require a lot more staff than just one driver per train load of passengers.
Unfortunately, politicians’ time horizon is only as far as the next election, so long term planning becomes someone else’s problem. Keep lobbying Daniel!
Were the Brisbane busways so expensive because they built entirely new paths for them rather than take an existing public road lane away from private vehicles?
Also, they could presumably throw some rails into the busway and start running 60m+ trams on core routes if they needed to, and still have buses use the same roadway for lighter routes.
Thu 3 November 2011 at 10:09 am
While it looks bad in the photo, I expect Sydney’s buses are even worse. I’ve heard some of the times it can take to travel from the north to the south of the city and it is obscene. At least in Brisbane, there are some reservations that can be used for rail in the future.
Thu 3 November 2011 at 12:37 pm
@Dave, yes, that’s correct. They’re like freeway-only buses — few (if any) traffic lights, for instance.
One would hope they built them to cater for future rail; don’t know for sure though. The question would be whether the patronage from lots of bus routes (which branch out at the suburban ends and serve lots of different places) translates into higher-capacity light rail vehicles confined to just the bus/tramway.
Fri 4 November 2011 at 11:54 am
The question would be whether the patronage from lots of bus routes (which branch out at the suburban ends and serve lots of different places) translates into higher-capacity light rail vehicles confined to just the bus/tramway.
If well planned timetables and interchange facilities were implemented there is no reason why the buses couldn’t continue to facilitate the same area, whilst having the advantage of reducing congestion along the busways which were converted to rail or light rail.
enno says:
Sat 5 November 2011 at 8:49 am
The answer is O-bahn
Tayla Whitehead says:
Wed 9 November 2011 at 6:46 am
You need to put up photo’s of different bus passes
e.g. School, work, etc
Sun 13 November 2011 at 7:46 pm
Could be forgiven for thinking the last pic is a row of trolley buses. Until you look at the poles on the left and/or the picture above. :)
Rod Rye says:
Wed 16 November 2011 at 12:10 am
Strangely enough in Brisbane, the core Busway routes actually operate at a higher average speed than the parallel heavy rail. Primarily due to fewer stops. They also run articulated buses on the busiest routes, and in reality the limiting factor is platform length, not vehicle length.
There’s one clear bottleneck in the system, and that’s the photographed cultural centre station, as buses need to cross two intersections immediately south of it. In other areas there are passing lanes (not seen with rail, certainly not at those short headways). This actually means that the throughput of the buses already exceeds that of tram style light rail. As non-stop express routes bypass the most congested stations, and in some sections even leave one busway, shortcut across a freeway road bridge, and return to a second busway (bypassing the cultural centre bottleneck.)
Amazingly when it was originally built, that cultural centre station only had one lane (no passing lane) to allow for side by side light rail. At that stage a bus was passing though it every 27 seconds in peak, so they had to add the second lane. It was somewhat of a moment of realisation that the busway was already exceeding the capacity of the proposed light rail. And for about 1/6th the cost.
The plus of the busway system is that services can bypass breakdowns (very rare) or accidents (again, pretty rare). They’re not fixed to tracks, and the majority of outer suburban services are run by different operators (but all with the same ticketing).
They did build the busways to be able to take light rail, but you’ll need a very high capacity light rail system to match it. And then you need to deal with the fact that an extra change of mode is required, which is a massive disincentive. In some cases there are bus services that would require three connections (onto, off and then onto, and off again another busway), to replace the current single bus route.
The $465million one km stretch includes an interchange with another busway, and two major stations (more substantial stations than any of Brisbane’s suburban heavy rail stations.).
So it’s not $465million per km of busway itself.
Also one of the downsides of higher capacity vehicles is the reduced capacity. Despite buses arriving around two a minute, you can still wait 15 minutes for some services that go to where you need to go. When the south east busway originally opened, the stop at the terminus only had buses every 15 minutes. 6-12 months later they tripled that to every 5 minutes due to crowding, and almost instantly patronage tripled (throw away your timetable, 5 minutes means you don’t need one). They then started adding express services to the point that it became much faster than either driving and cut more than 15 minutes off the equivalent heavy rail journey !
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Income Tax Return (ITR) filing Last Date deadline extended to August 31
by Naman Dhyani
Income Tax Return (ITR) filing Last Date deadline extended to August 31: The deadline for filing of Income Tax Returns is now been extended by the Finance Ministry from July 31 to August 31. The deadline July 31 has been extended for a month which set for most individuals as well as HUFs. The finance ministry in a statement said, “The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) extends the ‘due date’ for filing of Income Tax Returns from July 31, 2019 to August 31, 2019 in respect of the said categories of taxpayers,”
The finance ministry has extended the deadline for filing income tax return
New deadline for ITR submission for FY 2018-19 extended to August 31
This year CBDT had extended the deadline for employers to file their TDS returns
If the ITR is filed between January 1 and March 31, then late filing fees of Rs 10,000 will be levied
This postponement of the deadline date comes after the government was appealed by a lot of entities to extend the ITR filing date in order to give adequate time to tax payers to file their returns.
Not only had this, but CBDT on the other hand also extended the deadline for employers to file their TDS returns to June 30. Earlier it was set to May 31. Subsequently, the issuance of Form 16 was also pushed back from to July 31 which was initially set to June 15.
If the tax payers still do not file their returns before the closing date, then they are going to be charged with Rs 5,000 penalty – the given condition for this if they file it by December 31. The late fee even after December 31 will charge double, if the tax payer files the returns in the middle of January 1 and March 31.
In addition, all individual taxpayers are currently asked to file income tax returns electronically. The single exclusion to this rule are only super senior citizens, who can file returns in paper form.
The Form 16 has been also beefed up. In the meantime, employers have to make available a detailed break-up of all components, comprising remuneration which was received from previous employer/s and all tax-related deductions availed of by the employee.
In addition, in order to make the tax filing procedure less burdensome, the Income Tax Department is now going to offer pre-filled ITR-1 forms. These forms are going to have your salary, FD interest income and TDS particulars.
Till now, at the present these specifics or information had to be manually filled by the taxpayer. On the other hand, one must also take note that this facility for ITR filing is accessible for the ITR-1 form filed online on the e-filing website of the department at incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. The software is going to use the PAN information of the taxpayer from Form 26AS, the TDS return filed by the employer as well as the preceding year’s ITR.
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Tropical Storm Erick could graze Hawaii by week’s end
by Savi
Tropical Storm Erick could graze Hawaii by week’s end: According to the National Hurricane Cente, the tropical storm Erick is expected to strengthen into the eastern Pacific Ocean’s latest hurricane as it approaches Hawaii this week. The weather system organized into a tropical depression about 1,410 miles southwest of Baja California early Sunday morning before rapidly strengthening into a tropical storm.
The National Hurricane Center said in a weather advisory, “Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph (65 km/h) with higher gusts. Strengthening is forecast, and Erick is expected to become a hurricane by late Monday with continued strengthening through Tuesday.”
CNN meteorologist Robert Shackleford said that the storm is tracking west toward Hawaii at 16 mph, and is expected to affect the state around Friday. He further added that while it will most likely approach Hawaii as a tropical storm with weaker winds, it’ll still bring a lot of rainfall. But it’s too far out to determine what the rainfall potential will be.
Alan Reppert, a senior meteorologist for Accuweather also said, “Erick would still be almost a week out, so there’s a lot of uncertainty on the exact track. Any slight change in that track could really affect any rainfall we see in Hawaii. At least for now, it looks like Erick is still likely to be off to the south of the Big Island. For now, we’re looking at that push off to the south. If that is in fact the case, we may see much less rainfall from this than if it was farther north and moving over the island.”
According to another advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center, another tropical depression has formed behind Erick and is also likely to become a hurricane in the next two to three days. The tropical depression Seven-E, was off the southern coast of Mexico Sunday morning and moving about 21 miles per hour west-northwest.
Reppert also said, “That’s even farther east than Erick is right now. That could be another thing to keep an eye on for Hawaii, and how that moves westward over the next week.”
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Web Essay: ‘Miner’s Revenge’ Halloween attraction no treat
This “attraction” is outside the limits of integrity and morality, and should be shut down.
Web Essay: ‘Miner’s Revenge’ Halloween attraction no treat This “attraction” is outside the limits of integrity and morality, and should be shut down. Check out this story on DemocratandChronicle.com: http://on.rocne.ws/1bxj0Kb
Guest Essayist Published 12:02 a.m. ET Oct. 29, 2013
According to Kings Dominion website, which is selling tickets for $32.99, the theme of this year’s Halloween thriller is this:
“Alone in the darkness ... the only sound is the pulsing of your heart as the searing heat slowly boils you alive ... It was reported to be the worst coal mine accident in history. The families of missing miners begged for help but it was decided that a rescue was too dangerous. The miners were left entombed deep underground. Lamps at their sides and pick-axes in their hands they are searching for the men who left them to die ... ”
I can’t even describe my outrage reading this advertisement.
In April 2010, we had the Upper Big Branch explosion in West Virginia, where rescuers desperately searched in unfathomable conditions hoping, praying to find one of the 29 Upper Big Branch miners alive.
It was in 2007 when a mine rescue had to be abandoned at the Crandall Canyon Mine in Utah where six miners were trapped (and not presumed dead in the beginning). The rescue was dangerous and considered one of the most difficult in history, and then three rescuers perished trying to desperately dig to get to their mining brothers.
It was in 2006 when we had the triple disasters of Sago, Darby and Aracoma — losing 19 miners in West Virginia to fire and CO poisoning, rescuers braving horrific conditions looking for their lost brothers.
In 2001 — 13 miners killed at the Jim Walters Mine in Alabama only days after 9/11. Twelve of those who perished were miners who would not leave the mine, and were trying to rescue one of their own.
We have the 1993 Magma Mine accident in Arizona in which a half million pound raise collapsed on four miners in a copper mine.
The 1992 South Mountain Mine disaster in West Virginia, where eight perished.
In the 1999 Kaiser explosion in Louisana no one died, but Gary Guy was found by a fellow employee with his skin peeling off from caustic chemicals. Twenty-two were injured — 14 seriously.
And I can go on: Blacksville, Pyro, Sunshine, Loveridge, Wilberg, McClure, RFH, Dutch Creek, Scotia ... not all, but all in my working memory.
Families and entire communities in our nation have been traumatized by these disasters. Rescuers who must piece together broken, blown apart bodies are traumatized. Miners who may have survived are traumatized. Counselors who have to face the families to tell them of their loved ones are traumatized. Workers who wonder what could have been done differently are haunted forever. This “fun” attraction hits home is a very brutal way.
I am all for Halloween fun, but this Kings Dominion “attraction” is absolutely unacceptable. With families and mining employees still trying to recover emotionally and financially from recent disasters, this “attraction” is outside the limits of integrity and morality. It is beyond the bounds of good taste. It surpasses standards of decency.
Ellen Smith of Pittsford is owner and managing editor of “Mine Safety and Health News.”
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America's Most Charming Inns
By Marnie Hanel, Nikkitha Bakshani and Laura Sant
From idyllic island retreats to quaint wilderness escapes, these 17 American inns are as welcoming as can be.
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When travelers recount experiences at their favorite inns, their memories usually come down to one detail: a fresh-from-the-oven blueberry muffin, a hot water bottle tucked between the sheets on a cold night, a well-timed umbrella before the rain. For Will Carlson, executive director of Select Registry Distinguished Inns of North America, it was a particular midnight snack.
“I was running really late at a conference, and by the time I got to the inn, the kitchen had been closed for two hours,” he says. “The innkeeper realized that I hadn’t had anything to eat. He opened up the kitchen and put together an outstanding Caesar salad. I didn’t even ask. They just brought it to my room.”
It's that level of attention that separates small-scale, owner-operated properties from the rest. “Every innkeeper you talk to is someone who, by nature, wants to provide a pleasing experience that is, in and of itself, special,” he explains. “People really care.”
The 17 boutique properties on this list deliver top-notch service, delicious food (marquee chefs, on-site cooking schools, and organic gardens are commonplace) and doses of Americana. Take the Hob Nob Inn, a quintessential Martha’s Vineyard inn whose family history and ultra-welcoming style has permeated the surrounding area. Or Santa Fe’s Inn of the Five Graces, where Afghan, Tibetan, and Native American art come together in a way that can be described as truly American in its display of melting pot diversity.
Our favorites will take you across the country in the most personal, spectacular of ways—and no doubt make for a slew of new memories to share.
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The White Hart, Salisbury, Connecticut
The White Hart Inn is an august structure located on the foothills of the Berkshires, within scenery that inspired Hudson River School painters. Rooms are well appointed in a clean, modern take on the traditional inn experience, with mostly white furniture, hardwood floors, and Carrera marble bathrooms. Opt for accommodation in the main building as opposed to the nearby Garden Rooms or Gideon Smith house, particularly the John Harney Suite on the third-floor (from $650), for the best views of the village of Salisbury. Ask the concierge for tips on where to find antiques, as many collectors are drawn to the area for that purpose. The other kind of pilgrimage the inn itself attracts is culinary: London transplant Annie Wayte serves up award-winning British-inflected seasonal dishes in the property’s the formal Dining Room and more casual Tap Room. Rooms, from $245; 15 Undermountain Rd.; 860-435-0030; whitehartinn.com. —Nikkitha Bakshani
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Castle Hill Inn, Newport, Rhode Island
This former mansion, which stands sentinel on a hill overlooking Narragansett Bay, was once the summer home of a notable Harvard marine biologist, whose interest in East Asian art is still evident in the bronze and porcelain furnishings of the inn’s lobby. Besides the seven rooms in the main building, the property offers bright and family-friendly cottages on the sandy portion of the beach, as well as the more romantic Harbor Houses, steps away from a rocky enclave by the water that was the favorite spot of the hotel’s most famous guest, Grace Kelly (the staircase going down to the beach was built for her). The in-house spa utilizes Rhode Island–based luxury skincare brand Farmaesthetics, which sources most of its herbal ingredients from nearby farms. Dining is a similarly local affair, with an onsite garden that provides the kitchen with seasonal ingredients and fresh seafood caught right off Aquidneck Island. Rooms from $355; 590 Ocean Dr.; 401-849-3800; castlehillinn.com. —NB
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The Pitcher Inn, Mad River Valley, Vermont
Located in the small hamlet of Warren, Vermont, The Pitcher Inn has provided lodging since the days of the Civil War. After a major makeover in 1997, the Relaix & Chateaux property now boasts a fine-dining restaurant and carefully curated rooms and suites. The whimsical yet playful decor in each accommodation represents either a popular local activity or a point of Vermont heritage. (The Mallard room has a distinct duck hunter theme, with antique decoys and guns, camouflage pillows, and a life-size Canada goose hanging from the ceiling.) While most people flock to the Mad River Valley for ski season, activities like kayaking, hiking, or hot air balloon rides make it just as vacation-worthy in the summer—particularly if you arrange for a picnic. Like the upscale 275 Main restaurant and Tracks tavern, the “to-go” menu is a cut above, with items like brown rice salad with grapes and pistachios, or a baguette with artisanal cheeses. Rooms, from $375; 275 Main St.; 802-496-6350; pitcherinn.com. —NB
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The Inn at Five Graces, Santa Fe, New Mexico
A magnificent array of colors covers every part of this unique Southwestern inn, from its sunbaked adobe-style exterior to the vivid hand-laid tile mosaics in the bathrooms. The busy mix of patterns and works by local artists may be a bit much for some, but when in Santa Fe, inundation by eclectic folk art is part of the deal. All rooms come with wood-burning kiva fireplaces, most rooms have deep soaking tubs. The hotel is located downtown, just steps away from an abundance of award-winning restaurants, art galleries, and Pueblo architecture. Rooms, from $425; 150 East DeVargas St.; 866-992-0957; fivegraces.com. —NB
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The Danforth Inn, Portland, Maine
Before this property became the luxury property it is today, it was, at different times, a prohibition hideout, a boarding school, and a rectory. Outside of the modern, elegantly designed rooms—with symmetrical detailing and pops of pastels—guests can enjoy the inn’s private garden, a serene conservatory, and a rooftop cupola, perfect for an intermezzo or a sundowner while taking in views of the harbor. The inn’s restaurant, Tempo Dulu, eschews the predictable New England cuisine for Dutch-inflected Indonesian (rijsttafel); the inn is also home to Opium, a 1920s Shanghai speakeasy-style bar and lounge with Southeast Asian inspired small bites and cocktails. Rooms from $369; 163 Danforth St.; 207-879-8755; danforthinn.com. —NB
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The Inn at Windmill Lane, Amagansett, New York
Peace is top priority in this secluded inn, with Carrara marble bathrooms, wood-burning fireplaces, and beds outfitted with Matouk linens in each of its seven suites. For even more privacy, book one of their standalone cottages (from $3,000), with its own gated entrance, blue stone patio and green space, and personal gym (large steam room included). Attentive staff is available around the clock, and should you choose to venture into the cultural wilderness of the Hamptons, an SUV can be arranged to take you there and back. Suites, from $1,650; 23 Windmilll Ln.; 631-267-8500; innatwindmilllane.com. —NB
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The Inns of Aurora, Finger Lakes, New York
The Inns of Aurora is not one charming property but four, situated on the banks of stunning Cayuga Lake in the Finger Lakes region of central New York. Each house, like sisters in a big-hearted family, has its own unique character: Federal-style Aurora Inn is the prim and proper one, the Italian limestone-made E.B. Morgan House smacks of worldliness, the Rowland House is decorated in a more eclectic, artsy style, and the newest, just-opened Wallcourt Hall, a former girls dormitory, borrows cues from all three. Luxurious details are ubiquitous, from Frette linens to William Roam bath products to owner (and American Girl Doll founder) Pleasant Rowland’s private art collection on display. The Aurora Inn Dining Room, helmed by James Beard honoree Patrick Higgins, has veranda seating in the summer and a great selection of Finger Lake wines to choose from. In 2019, the property will open a fifth inn, as well as a spa. Rooms, from $250; 391 Main St.; 315-364-8888; innsofaurora.com. —NB
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Inn at Langley, Langley, Washington
As you roll off the ferry onto Whidbey Island, you may as well be rolling back in time. Whidbey recalls an era when the Northwest was a wilderness playground and there wasn’t a tech nerd in sight. Herons rest in tidal flats here, and blackberries grow in thick brambles. Eagles circle. Oysters abound. It’s easy to see why it’s a popular weekend retreat for so many Seattle dwellers. The Inn at Langley offers a superb vantage point for viewing the island. Located in Whidbey’s darling main town, each of the inn’s 28 guest rooms, suites, and cottages offer a panoramic view of the Saratoga Passage. The inn is celebrated for its extraordinary, seasonal six-course supper. Award-winning chef Matt Costello, of Seattle’s time-tested Palace Kitchen and Dahlia Lounge, runs the restaurant. Rooms from $285; 400 First St.; 360-221-3033; innatlangley.com. —Marnie Hanel
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The Inn at Little Washington, Washington, Virginia
No discussion of charming inns would be complete without a nod to Patrick O’Connell’s Virginia gem, just an hour’s drive from our nation’s capital. In 1978, O’Connell opened a country hotel in “Little” Washington, Virginia (population then: 158), as a love song to the culinary arts. Antique oil paintings of famous gastronomes bedeck the walls, and each of the inn’s 23 accommodations (a mix of rooms, suites, and stand-alone cottages), are named for American culinary pioneers. O’Connell soon established a reputation for impeccable service and witty cuisine. (Try ordering the caviar-crab-and-cucumber Tin of Sin without smiling.) Meanwhile, London set designer Joyce Evans turned heads with her approach to interior design. The inn’s dark blue exterior feels distinctly New England; step inside and it’s suddenly olde, with a surplus of baroque tapestries and English antiques. Almost four decades after he opened The Inn at Little Washington, O’Connell continues to delight and surprise. In a note to guests, he writes, “It’s felt like we’ve been hosting one continuous house party.” Rooms from $395; Middle and Main Sts.; 540-675-3800; theinnatlittlewashington.com. —MH
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Little St. Simons Island, St. Simons Island, Georgia
In 2008, Little St. Simons Island celebrated 100 years of “leaving well enough alone.” That is to say, the 11,000-acre island with seven miles of deserted beaches is nearly exactly as it was when Eagle Pencil Company owner Philip Berolzheimer purchased it in 1908. Berolzheimer originally intended to make pencils out of the island’s many red cedars, but soon decided it would be better if they stayed put in the atmospheric wilderness retreat. In 1979, his descendants chose to open the island for other travelers, allowing 32 guests to stay on the island at a time. Due to its intimate size and secluded nature, this property is an easy fit for buyouts (family reunion, anyone?) and begs for repeat visitors. The proprietors planted an organic garden on site in 2006 to stock the lodge’s kitchen. Trained naturalists lead kayaking, fishing, hiking, and birding excursions. Rooms (all-inclusive), from $450; 888-733-5774; littlestsimonsisland.com. —MH
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The Swag, Waynesville, North Carolina
Situated at 5,000 feet, just outside Asheville, The Swag has the distinction of being the highest inn in Eastern America. The Appalachian vista justifies the trip. The Swag offers panoramic views of four mountain ranges: the Great Smokies, the Plott Balsams, the Richland Balsams and the Black Mountains. It also shares a split-rail fence with Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This idyllic property is named for the dip between the two mountain crests on which it sits, but it could just as easily be named for its little extras. Meals are included in the room rate. There are rustic touches aplenty—wood-burning fireplaces, handmade quilts and rocking chairs. The buildings are comprised of hand-hewn logs. The Swag is located in what was, until a new law in 2016, dry county; while the inn now sells wine and beer, guests are still welcome to BYO. Rooms from $520; 2300 Swag Rd.; 828-926-0430; theswag.com. —MH
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Hob Knob, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
Social grace runs through the bones of this historic, 19th-century Martha’s Vineyard inn, located in Edgartown, once a private home-cum-boarding-house-cum-inn that welcomed American royalty (including JFK) under its roof. Although the 17-room inn changed hands and received a minor refresh in 2015, management has kept more than just the name and rich heritage intact: Frosty pitchers of lemonade can still be enjoyed on the wraparound porch, and afternoon tea, with fresh scones and local preserves, shouldn’t be missed. After an organic full farm breakfast, grab a beach cruiser and explore the island’s bike paths or arrange for a jaunt on the 27-foot namesake whaler. If you happen to catch a fish, the kitchen will be happy to grill it. Rooms from $619; 128 Main St.; 508-627-9510; hobknob.com. —MH
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SingleThread, Healdsburg, California
This five-room inn takes its inspiration from Japanese ryokans and the concept of omotenashi, a sense of selflessness and attention to detail that defines Japanese hospitality. Rooms are modern, spare in their design but luxe in their amenities: heated floors, soaking tubs, Pliny the Elder beer in the fridge. Breakfast, featuring both English and Japanese options, is also included. The restaurant, worth a trip in and of itself, customizes its seasonal, Japanese-influenced nightly menus to each guest. A farm ten minutes away determines much of what will be offered each night; guest winemakers make custom wine on the property to be had by the glass. No request is too small—owners Kyle and Katina Connaughton take great pride in making guests feel like they’re being welcomed into an extension of the couple’s home. Rooms from $600; 131 North St.; 707-723-4646; singlethreadfarms.com. —Laura Sant
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Farmhouse Inn, Forestville, California
Situated in California’s Russian River Valley just a stone’s throw from more than 400 wineries, Farmhouse Inn is a can’t-miss retreat for wine lovers. Its 25 rooms and suites are decorated in a rustic-chic style (sliding barn doors, exposed beams, painted wood), many of them featuring two-sided fireplaces or outdoor terraces. A small army of staff—six concierges and four bellmen—is there to attend to guests’ every need, and the Michelin-starred restaurant serves the best of what Sonoma’s farms have to offer: think Snake River Farms beef with bluefoot mushrooms and blistered sungold tomatoes, and grilled and braised lamb with fennel ratatouille. Be sure to book some time at the onsite spa, which bills itself as offering “farm to spa table treatments”—as in the restaurant, many of the ingredients for services are sourced from the inn’s garden and ranch. Rooms from $545; 7871 River Rd.,; 707-887-330; farmhouseinn.com. —LS
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Twin Farms, Barnard, Vermont
Vermont’s best-known luxury escape is a cozy all-inclusive inn with ten freestanding cottages, six suites, and four rooms, many of which include fireplaces, woodburning stoves, and/or giant soaking tubs. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners customized to each guest, plus a nightly cocktail hour, are included in the stay, and the staff works hard to make sure guests have everything they need—like a stocked pond for fly fishing, equipment and trails for skiing, and access to a BMW 750i X drive sedan, should the desire for a picnic or a country drive arise. All-inclusive rooms from $1,500; 452 Royalton Tpke.; 802-234-9999; twinfarms.com. —LS
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Grace Mayflower, Washington, Connecticut
This secluded 30-room inn in Washington, Connecticut—just two hours from New York City—is an idyllic New England country escape with two seasonally focused restaurants, 58 acres of nature trails, private tennis and archery lessons, kayaking, a five-hole putting green, and, the real draw, a 20,000-square-foot spa. Book one of their signature treatments, which range from deep tissue massages and mani-pedis to less conventional offerings like sound healing and couple’s meditation sessions. Rooms from $510; 118 Woodbury Rd.; 860-868-9466, gracehotels.com. —LS
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Holualoa Inn, Holualoa, Hawaii
If it’s not an escape without ocean breezes and tropical temperatures, then Holualoa Inn, on Hawaii’s big island, might be your dream spot. Its accommodations (including six rooms, one cottage, and one newly-renovated stand-alone barn) are situated on a lush 30-acre property on Mount Hualalai amidst Kona coffee and fruit trees. The resort prides itself on the individual attention afforded to guests: Staff is happy to set you up with a helicopter ride over coffee country and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, or arrange a snorkeling outing or star-watching adventure during your stay. Or stick close to home and relax by the pool, soak in the hot tub, or enjoy a massage or private yoga lesson. Rooms from $395; 76-5932 Mamalahoa Hwy.; 808-324-1121; holualoainn.com. —LS
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Tuberculosis researchers awarded training fellowships
Date created: 30 October 2019
Tuberculosis researchers ...
The ethos of multi-disciplinary collaboration and exchange is something I want to bring back and cultivate in South Africa.
Caroline Beltran, Crick African Network fellow
The Crick African Network has awarded its final postdoctoral fellowships to two outstanding African scientists, bringing the total number of African Career Accelerator award recipients in this cohort to 18.
Biomedical research cannot be a standalone entity. It needs the continuous flow of resources, sharing of findings, engaging the public and making use of the findings to improve lives.
Isaac Otchere, Crick African Network fellow
African Career Accelerator fellows spend two years carrying out research and training at both the Crick and one of our African partner institutions: the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit; MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM (representing the West African Global Health Alliance); Stellenbosch University; the University of Cape Town; and the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) at the University of Ghana. The fellowships are designed to prepare the recipients to establish their own research groups on the African continent.
Robert J. Wilkinson leads both the Tuberculosis Laboratory at the Crick and the Crick African Network. "It is very gratifying to have identified the final group of Crick African Fellows, through rigorous competition," says Robert. "Now it’s time for science."
Dr Caroline Beltran is a postdoctoral researcher at Stellenbosch University and studies the characteristics of tuberculosis (TB) in its dormant state. When the disease is dormant, it ‘hides’ from the body’s immune system in lesions on organs called granulomas.
During her fellowship, Caroline will be working with Max Gutierrez’s group and the light microscopy team at the Crick to image granulomas and visualise the dormant TB. By seeing how the bacteria move within the granulomas, she hopes to build new models of TB which can be used to test new drugs and vaccines in the future.
“It is an absolute honour to be awarded this fellowship,” says Caroline. “I’m excited about being immersed in an environment where some of the top scientists in the world are conducting research.
“The Crick houses the latest technology platforms headed by expert scientists and I’m looking forward to growing my skills and conducting high impact science. The ethos of multi-disciplinary collaboration and exchange is something I want to bring back and cultivate in South Africa.”
Dr Isaac Darko Otchere studies the genetic differences between the TB strains present in Ghana and will be based in Luiz Carvalho’s group at the Crick and with Dorothy Yeboah-Manu at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, who is part of the WACCBIP faculty at the University of Ghana.
Isaac’s research during his fellowship will focus on how differences between tuberculosis strains affect how the disease is transmitted, how it survives in the body, and how it responds to drug treatment.
“The expertise and resources of Luiz Carvalho’s lab at the Crick are exactly what I need for the next phase of my career as I become an independent group leader,” explains Isaac. “I selected WACCBIP as my partner institution as it is an international centre of excellence for TB research, and the postgraduate programme will give me the opportunity to gain teaching experience while training future West African scientists.
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IT Managers’ Guide to Cloud-Based Contact Center Infrastructure (whitepaper)
By Chris Detmer on October 26, 2017 in Cloud-Based Contact Center, Technology, Technology Selection Process, Whitepapers
IT Managers’ Guide to Cloud-Based Contact Center Infrastructure
If a company has required IT resources to support their on-premise contact center solution, they will need similar assistance with a cloud-based solution. The difference is that IT’s role in a cloud scenario will be more strategic and dedicated to security, integrations and system administration, and less to taking care of the hardware and software. The purpose of this white paper is to debunk the myth that IT resources are not necessary to assist with and participate in the selection and ongoing management and administration of a cloud-based contact center infrastructure solution.
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Officials confirmed for Barnsley
Ross Joyce will be in the man in charge when Rovers host local rivals Barnsley on Friday, March 15.
The Cleveland-based official is very experienced having taken charge of his first match in 2008/09 and his first EFL match in 2015. In the current campaign, he has overseen 38 matches across Sky Bet League One, League Two, and Championship.
Joyce has only overseen one Rovers match this season, a 2-2 away draw against Chorley in the Emirates FA Cup. In that match, he awarded seven yellow cards and one red. The highest number of red cards he has awarded in a single game is eight.
In the current campaign, Joyce has awarded 137 yellow cards and four red.
Joyce will be assisted by Nick Hopton and Nick Greenhalgh. The fourth official is John Brooks.
You can now secure your seat for the 2019/20 season by purchasing a Silver Membership at the early bird rate of just £299 until Monday April 1 from the Club Doncaster Box Office on 01302 762576, or via tickets.clubdoncaster.co.uk.
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Best Climbing In Lubenham
We've rounded up the best climbing in Lubenham in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you.
There are 29 Lubenham climbing to pick from.
Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!
All the climbing we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.
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Chris Christie, Rand Paul stir vaccine debate
Jay Strubberg
Two potential Republican presidential candidates are facing criticism for their stance on vaccines amid the current measles outbreak that has spread throughout the country.
Sen. Rand Paul said in multiple interviews Monday he's not against vaccines but thinks they should be optional. Paul, who's a former ophthalmologist, also linked some vaccine cases to mental disorders. (Video via CBS)
"I've heard of many tragic cases of walking talking normal children who wound up with profound mental disorders after vaccines. ... I think the parent should have some input. The state doesn't own your children," Paul said.
Meanwhile, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie told reporters, "Parents need to have some measure of choice in things, as well, so that's the balance that the government has to decide."
Though, according to The Washington Post, Christie later clarified and said, "there is no question kids should be vaccinated."
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Not surprisingly, both prominent Republicans received plenty of backlash from the media for their remarks, as vaccination is a huge public health concern.
This all comes just after President Barack Obama voiced support for vaccinations in a "Today" show interview with NBC's Savannah Guthrie.
"There is every reason to get vaccinated. There aren't reasons to not get vaccinated," Obama said.
"Are you telling parents you should get your kids vaccinated?" Guthrie said.
"You should get your kids vaccinated. It's good for them," Obama said.
Despite the political debates, the vast majority of the scientific community says vaccines are crucial to fighting the current measles outbreak.
In fact, a recent poll by PR Newswire says 92 percent of doctors believe the outbreak is "directly attributable" to parents who don't get their kids vaccinated.
There have been more than 100 cases of the measles spotted in 14 different states. And health officials say the problem could get worse if vaccinations are neglected.
"When you vaccinate your child, you provide protection to your child but also the vulnerable in the community that can't be vaccinated: little babies, people with cancer; they rely on that protection. ... We're going to see this outbreak continue to spread if people don't vaccinate," ABC chief medical correspondent Dr. Richard Besser said.
This video includes images from Getty Images.
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Springfield Regional Medical Center has been recognized for heart care.
Springfield hospital named among top heart facilities
Matt Sanctis, Staff Writer
A recent Heart Surgery Safety Guide published by Consumer Reports included the Springfield Regional Medical Center as one of its top heart hospitals.
The report, which listed hospitals by region, included the hospital as one of 12 top heart facilities in the Midwest. In Ohio, Fairview Hospital and University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center in Cleveland and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus were also included on the list.
RELATED: Father, daughter team up for surgeries at Springfield hospital
The Springfield Hospital has focused on making the procedures as efficient and organized as possible, which typically means less time on the operating table and fewer complications, said Dr. Surender Neravetla, director of cardiac surgery at Springfield Regional Medical Center.
“We have a very expeditious, well-oiled machine so to speak,” Neravetla said. “Because of that we do the same procedure in a much shorter time than any of the others.”
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The ratings were based on data from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for hospitals that agreed to share the data. The ratings reflected a hospital’s performance in coronary artery bypass surgery between July 2017 and June 2017 and aortic valve replacement surgery between July 2014 and June 2017, according to the ranking.
The Springfield Regional Medical Center ranked ninth of the 12 hospitals listed. It was rated better than expected for coronary artery bypass surgery and as expected for aortic valve replacement surgery. Residents in Clark and Champaign Counties sometimes seek care in other communities, Neravetla said. But the rankings show residents can often get high-quality care without leaving Clark County, he said.
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“Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t know how our heart program ranks compared to neighboring cities,” he said.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons compared Mercy Health – Springfield’s data to 131,158 other surgeries at 891 different sites, Neravetla said. Their data for coronary bypass surgery showed the readmission rate following the procedure in 2017 was 5.5 percent in Springfield, compared to 10.6 percent for similar facilities and 10.1 percent for the STS average.
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It also showed patients required blood transfusions following the procedure far less often than other sites. In Springfield, the rating was 6.6 percent compared to nearly 30 percent for similar facilities and 29 percent for the STS average.
“This is the result of multiple departments working hand in glove to produce these kinds of results,” Neravetla said.
He said the hospital has earned the STS’s top three-star rating for those procedures several times, including the most recent year reviewed.
The Springfield Regional Medical Center is operated by Mercy Health and is the largest employer in Springfield. Mercy is also the largest health system in Ohio and among the top five employers in the state, with more than 33,500 employees serving communities throughout Ohio and in Kentucky.
“Open-heart surgery is no small matter,” the Consumer Reports Guide says. “Surgeons often saw through the breastbone to open the chest, connect the patient to a heart-lung machine, stop the heart, then repair it. Despite the complexity, doctors performed more than 200,000 such procedures in the U.S. in 2015.”
The Springfield News-Sun digs into important stories about the biggest employers in Clark and Champaign counties, including recent coverage of break-out profits for Navistar and a now-nixed proposal to spin off Speedway. For this story, the paper spoke to hospital officials and reviewed a guide from Consumer Reports guide for heart surgery patients.
12 — Midwest hospitals included in ranking
9 — Springfield’s ranking in Midwest
4 — Ohio hospitals included in ranking
33,500 — Mercy employees in Ohio and Kentucky
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The First Screenshots from Blizzard North’s version of Diablo III
By Flux February 16, 2011 3
Kotaku has posted 17 screenshots taken from the early/canceled version of Diablo III, developed at Blizzard North from 2000-2005. There’s nothing in the post about where the shots came from, not even one of those, “an unnamed source” type mentions, so we’ve got only the visuals to go with.
At least those are gorgeous, in terms of the level artwork and design. The interface is a rough draft, and the characters and monsters (some of which were leaked previously) don’t look as far along in the development as the backgrounds, and they don’t really seem to “fit” properly into the levels, but I feel confident in asserting that it looked better in motion than it does in still images.
The most detailed rumor about Diablo III came in 2005 from a bridge-burning ex-Blizzard employee named Chris Hartgraves, (details in the Diablo 3 History article) in which he reported that Diablo III was set largely in the High Heavens. That’s where most of these screenshots were taken, and we even see Tyrael and another archangel in one shot.
I’ve uploaded all of the shots into our growing Diablo III: Blizzard North version gallery, where you can click through them if you’d prefer to avoid the new and much-reviled Kotaku layout. A few sample images are included below. Thanks to TheButcher for the news tip.
Update: A lot of readers have asked if this is what I saw during my BlizNorth visits in 2003 and 2005. Not exactly, but I can’t go into more detail. Besides, I’m sure my memories are suspect and tinged with golden nostalgia, 8 years later.
In a more general sense, I think it would help to think of Diablo III as a game developed at Blizzard North from 2000-2005. That game stalled and was ultimately canceled due to heavy staff turnover (caused by a variety of personal and financial reasons). That project was a direct sequel to Diablo II, carrying over most of the characters, continuing most of the gameplay mechanics, retaining a similar artistic style, etc.
The version of Diablo III that’s been under heavy development at Blizzard Irvine since 2006 is not really a sequel to Diablo II. It’s more like a reboot or a remake.
The core game is the same, it’s still a fast-paced isometric clicker with a deep item-game in which every class can kick ass, but the characters are almost all new, and most of the gameplay mechanics have been radically revised, as has the art style. I don’t mean this as a criticism—the new game is going to be massively fun and I think a lot of the gameplay mechanics/changes are big improvements over what D2 offered and D3 was set to elaborate upon. But a lot of the complaints about “ ugly graphics” and other complaints stem from a false paradigm, that the new D3 is meant to be D2, with a few new things added. It’s not. It’s a whole new game with a ton of new features.
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Incredible Values in a Remote Seaside Oasis
If you're seeking a quiet refuge from the noise and chaos of the city, Broad Beach may be the right real estate destination for you. Broad Beach is one of Malibu's best-kept secrets-a remote coastline oasis made up of beachfront and bluff-top homes. Rich with raw natural beauty, this exclusive community is home to some of the most extraordinary residences in the region.
Highlights of Broad Beach Real Estate
The Broad Beach area includes one mile of pristine Malibu coastline, on which sit 108 residences. Most of these homes are located on Broad Beach Road, which belonged to the original Pacific Coast Highway before it was relocated to the bluff above. Broad Beach is adjacent to Victoria Point on the west side and Zuma Beach on the east. It continues to Victoria Point at its western end.
Broad Beach maintains an unspoiled charm that's rare in this region. When you arrive, you're immediately enveloped in a feeling of tranquility. Jagged rock outcroppings blend into pale sandy beaches and rolling dunes cloaked in seagrass. For Broad Beach homeowners, it's not unusual to spot whales and dolphins right from their deck on any given day. The gentle rhythm of the surf is the musical backdrop for daily life.
Ravaged by a major storm many years ago, Broad Beach is in a state of revitalization-which makes now the ideal time to invest in Broad Beach real estate. Property here is less expensive than other areas of Malibu, enabling luxury home-seekers to get more value for their dollar.
Luxury Homes in Broad Beach
Broad Beach is renowned for its ample beach homes, some with just 20 feet of sand to the ocean. Most of the luxury homes in Broad Beach are set on deep lots, with many located behind small sand dunes. This community features a diverse mosaic of classic homes, new builds, and untouched property. A gorgeous residence by John Lautner, modern architect extraordinaire, sits on Victoria Point.
Broad Beach is home to a variety of entertainers and movie moguls, and despite its remote feel, this coveted community is ideally located right off PCH-and close to a small upscale shopping center at the corner of Trancas Canyon Road and the highway. It is also conveniently close to Malibu Junior High and High School.
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Could You Land on Jupiter Soon?
by Divygyan October 31, 2018
When you think about space exploration, you probably imagine a hi-tech spacecraft landing on the surface of a distant planet. While this may be possible for a number of planets, it's simply not the case for Jupiter, and you're about to find out why?
We've already sent spacecraft to Mars. Saturn's largest moon Titan and of course our own moon. And thanks to these landings. We've learned a lot about these places and we hope to do the same with others. Unfortunately, it's a little more complicated when it comes to studying the largest planet in our
solar system Jupiter.
If you decide to land on Jupiter, the first problem you'd encounter is the composition of the giant planet, which is mostly made up of helium and hydrogen. The atmosphere also has small fractions of ammonia, methane, sulfur, and water vapor.
Due to the pressure and temperature differences the gases that makeup Jupiter's atmosphere separate into layers. This is what creates those red and white bands that we can clearly see from Earth. It's a remarkable sight to behold but it doesn't make your task any easier. Triangle and on Jupiter would
basically be like landing on a cloud. So does this mean you'll just go right through the planet from one side to the other? Not at all!
First and foremost, without any oxygen in the atmosphere, you'll need to bring along huge supplies of this gas just to be able to breathe.
Secondly, as you'll be nearing the planet you'll take the full brunt of the incredible temperatures at the top of Jupiter's atmosphere. They can reach a whopping 1160 degrees Fahrenheit. You'll also be approaching the planet under the pole of its incredible gravitation. So your speed will get as high as 110,000(177,028km/h) miles per hour in no time.
To survive such extreme conditions as a challenging task. Just take it from the Galileo probe which reached Jupiter's atmosphere back in 1995. It survived scorching temperatures as it started its descent, a kept moving even when the temperature suddenly dropped down to 307 degrees Fahrenheit and the pressure as well as the wind speed increased, but 78 minutes into its exploration, things went downhill, when overwhelming pressure finished the probe off for good.
So about 75 miles into the atmosphere, you'll approach the limit of human exploration on Jupiter. This is where the 49 hundred pound Galileo probe was literally crushed by the atmospheric pressure. Which is at this point over 100 times stronger than it is on the surface of our planet. But let's imagine your spacecraft has been constructed with the help of some state-of-the-art technologies and can withstand what Galileo couldn't!
You'll continue your descent into a much denser layer of the atmosphere. You'll feel an impressive impact, but even this won't be enough to stop your super high-tech shuttle. 3 minutes after you reach the dense atmosphere, you'll start to feel the enormous force of Jupiter's rotation.
Jupiter rotates much faster than any other planet in our solar system, which means one whole day on this planet, is only about nine and a half earth hours. Because of this violent winds whip around Jupiter at a speed of over 300 miles per hour. This rapid spinning also makes electrical currents in the
metallic hydrogen generates electricity.
Making the magnetic field of the planet even more powerful. As soon as you descend 430 miles lower, the air pressure will get 1150 times stronger than it is on earth. There's only been one man-made craft that could withstand such pressure and it was the Trieste Baths Cape. It reached an incredible depth of 35,000 797 feet while descending to the deepest point of the Earth's ocean.
The Challenger deep in the Mariana trench. That's why, if you go deeper than the Galileo probe managed to reach, you'll uncover Jupiter's greatest mysteries. It's a shame you won't be able to share your findings with others. This deep into Jupiter's atmosphere all radio waves get absorbed.
You'll be absolutely shut off and unable to communicate with the outside world. You also won't be able to see anything because of the horrendously low visibility outside. So you'll have to trust your instruments to explore the world around you.
Now you'll have already passed 2500 miles and the temperature will have reached 6100 degrees Fahrenheit. If the temperature gets just a tiny bit higher, it'd be enough to melt even tungsten, which has the highest melting point of any metal known to humankind and that's a whopping 6192 degrees Fahrenheit. Even after descending for about 12 hours, you won't even be halfway through the planet.
Roughly 1300 miles down. The pressure is almost two million times stronger than the surface of our planet. As for the temperature it's getting hotter than the surface of the Sun. These extreme conditions caused the hydrogen around you to change from a gas to a liquid-like substance.
Molecules get pressed so close to each other that their electrons separate and form what is known as metallic hydrogen. If you move even deeper you'll experience the metallic hydrogen's buoyancy force. It'll stubbornly counteract the downward pull of the planet's gravity.
As a result, your spacecraft will turn into a big yo-yo. The buoyancy of metallic hydrogen will shoot you up and then gravity will pull you down again. These two forces will eventually, equalize which is bad news for you.
Unable neither to leave the planet nor move further down you'll be forever suspended in mid-Jupiter with no way to escape. But what if you manage to defy the laws of physics and have a peep at the core of the giant planet?
Then according to what scientists presume, you'll have to withstand temperatures the human brain can't even fathom, 43,000 degrees Fahrenheit. And if we speak about the pressure at the center of Jupiter, it can't be compared with anywhere on earth. See for yourself.
If you descend it to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, you'd experience pressure equal to sixteen thousand pounds bearing down on each inch of your body. This is the same as the weight of four cars. But at the center of Jupiter 650 million pounds would press on each square inch of your body. And that's no less than the pressure from 160,000 cars stacked on top of you.
Scientists still aren't completely sure if the very core of the planet is a solid rock that's bigger than Earth itself or a thick scorching soup of molten substances. We'll probably know the answers one day.
Once Juno has fulfilled its mission, Juno is a spacecraft that was created with the sole purpose of collecting as much information about Jupiter as possible. It started its journey on August 5th, 2011 and has been orbiting Jupiter since July 5th, 2016. The spacecraft is currently rotating around the poles of the giant planet.
It goes far away from Jupiter and then comes as near as 3,100 miles above the clouds. When Juno gets closer to the planet its task is to find out whether or not Jupiter has a solid core. The craft also maps the forceful magnetic fields of the gaseous planet and the amounts of ammonia and water deep down in the atmosphere.
As a bonus, it also gets the opportunity to enjoy Jupiter stunning Aurora's. What does Jupiter really hide beneath its layers and layers of the atmosphere? A solid planetary core or a bowl of hot spacesuit? That's the crackers! Right your theories in the comments below.
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Professor Dunlop was awarded the £10,000 prize in recognition of his efforts as bowel cancer researcher and surgeon: November 2017
Professor Malcolm Dunlop was presented with the Scottish Cancer Foundation Prize & Evans Forrest Medal during the Scottish Cancer Conference in the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh on Monday November 20. The prize recognises excellence in cancer care and prevention and supports the work of those dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer in Scotland.
The research being led by Malcolm Dunlop places Scotland in the vanguard of international efforts to combat bowel cancer. He is a very worthy recipient of our annual prize which was set up to recognise excellence in reducing the burden of cancer in Scotland.
Professor Bob SteeleChairman of the Scottish Cancer Foundation
Scotland has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world with more than 3500 cases diagnosed every year, resulting in around 1600 deaths. Finding more effective treatments is therefore a priority.
Professor Dunlop’s research has implicated a number of genes in the development of bowel cancer. His findings have helped detect the condition at an early stage in hundreds of patients. In addition to his research, Professor Dunlop also excels as a bowel cancer surgeon. Through surgery, the cancer can be removed, preventing the development of a more serious late-stage disease. Professor Dunlop developed the Lothian Colorectal Surgery Unit, which has some of the best cancer survival rates in Europe. He has also formulated instrumental guidance for the detection and surveillance of bowel cancer, which is now used in the UK as well as in other countries.
He plans to use the £10,000 prize money to find new ways to prevent the disease, which he says is at least as much a priority as finding more effective treatments. He wants to investigate ways of cutting out surgery through drug and nutrient approaches that may stop cancer progression or reduce the risk of it developing in the first place. For example, his research has found that taking vitamin D and low doses of aspirin, both of which are cheap and readily available, may have a beneficial role in preventing bowel cancer. The next stage will be to test if these and other potentially promising agents can halt progression of the disease.
I am delighted to be awarded the Scottish Cancer Foundation prize and the Forrest Evans Medal. I consider that the work we have been doing on a broad front over the last three decades has begun to make significant inroads into the burden of cancer in Scotland, as well as further afield. We can look forward to further exciting advances by exploiting new functional genomics technologies aligned with genome editing approaches to unravel the causes of cancer.
The ultimate aim is to prevent the disease through combating the processes that are hijacked by cancer cells. The prize fund will be used to further these exciting new approaches in the lab, but with a keen surgical eye on gaining tangible benefit for people.
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Malcolm is the 3rd recipient of the Scottish Cancer Foundation Prize.
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The Scottish Cancer Foundation was established in 1997 to improve the understanding and treatment of cancer across Scotland. It also works to promote prevention and to nurture collaborative research. The Scottish Cancer Foundation prize is supported by the Grant Simpson Trust which helps organisations involved in the "advancement of health".
Scottish Cancer Conference 20.11.2017 at the Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh
This article was published on 9 Jan, 2018
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Help Save Our Bees
by Dunkertons Admin
Help save our bees!
Pesticides called ‘neonicotinoids’ are contaminating plants from root to stem to flower to fruit. The growing plant absorbs the chemicals from the pesticide into their structure and scientists have found high doses of these chemicals inside the pollen of wildflowers. In fact, according to research shared via the Soil Association only 5% of neonicotinoid treatments remain in the crop, 1% is lost as dust, 94% goes into soils and streams.
The impact of this contamination on our bee population is very damaging. It impairs their communication, homing and foraging ability, their flight activity, their ability to discriminate by smell, and their immune system. Consequently, these all have an impact on the survival of the bee.
Bees however are not the only ones being affected. Butterflies and other pollinators, leaf eaters such as caterpillars, birds and aquatic life can all suffer from neonics.
As Professor Dave Goulson at Sussex University says:
“It is clear that insects visiting wildflowers in field margins are chronically exposed to a cocktail of chemicals. The effects that this has on their health have never been studied, and there is an urgent need to do so. In the meantime, the precautionary principle would suggest that we should take steps to reduce this exposure as much as possible”
We all need to act before it’s too late. Without our bees we wouldn’t be able to produce our cider and perry that everyone is so fond of because our bees are vital to the pollination process.
Fortunately, there are a number of ways in which we can all help to protect our bees and other wildlife and to ensure they have a habitat they can thrive in
Start by planting flowers that are pollinator favourite. You need to ensure the plants have not been pre-treated so ask at your local garden centre.
Avoid using neonics for pest control in your garden.
Write a letter to your local newspaper and tell them about the plight facing our pollinators
Sign petitions calling for a ban on the use of these harmful pesticides
Tell your MP you want a complete and permanent ban on neonics in the UK
Buy Soil Association-certified foods which are never treated with neonicotinoids
If you are interested in keeping bees then get in touch with The British Bee Keepers Association
The Soil Association have captured the Top Facts about Bees
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Posted on September 3, 2015 September 4, 2017 © 2020 by Linda Moulton Howe
Part 1: Where Are New Images of “Bright Spots” On Ceres from Lower 915-Mile-Orbit?
The NASA Dawn spacecraft is in a new, lower mapping orbit of 915 miles above the dwarf planet's surface, but an embargo by the journal Nature is preventing the release of new images taken closer to the Occator crater and its mysterious, persistent “bright spots.”
The intriguing bright spots on Ceres lie in a crater named Occator, which is about 60 miles (90 km) across and 2 miles (4 km) deep. This image was generated from July 2015 NASA animation using earlier images and Dawn spacecraft data from 2,700 miles altitude in which the vertical relief has been exaggerated by a factor of 5 to better highlight topography and subtle features. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UCLA/MPS/DLR/IDA/LPI
“We're now getting data from the VIR spectrometer, and I got a report
back yesterday that all of the data over the bright spot was obtained ...
but the white substance is still unidentified.”
- Christopher Russell, Ph.D., Dawn Mission's Principal Investigator, UCLA
September 3, 2015 - Los Angeles, California- The Dawn Mission's Principal Investigator is Christopher Russell, Ph.D., Professor of Geophysics and Space Physics at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA). Prof. Russell has spent fifteen years working on NASA's Dawn mission to the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter where Dawn first photographed asteroid Vesta and is now in a new mapping orbit around the enigmatic dwarf planet Ceres.
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