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Spotify Adds New Playlist Pitching Feature
Interested in How to Get on Spotify Playlists? Read on.
Spotify has added a new feature to Spotify for Artists, which allows their artist & label community to submit unreleased songs to be considered for inclusion in playlists, by their in-house team of editorial staff.
The feature, which has launched today in beta, is included in both the Spotify for Artists, and Spotify Analytics toolsets. Anyone with access to these services will be able to choose one unreleased song from a release to submit.
To submit a song for consideration follow these simple steps:
1. Log in to Spotify for Artists on desktop (it is not currently possible to use the Spotify for Artists mobile apps to submit songs).
2. Find your unreleased music at the top of the ‘Home’ or ‘Profile’ tabs.
3. Select ‘GET STARTED’ next to to the release, or go to ‘Profile’, then right-click any unreleased music, and select ‘Submit a Song’.
4. Choose a song from the release to submit.
5. Fill out as much information as possible – the more information Spotify receive, the better chance the music has of being considered.
Before you get started, there are some things you must keep in mind. A major thing to bear in mind is that as your distributor, we must deliver your release more than 1 week in advance of your release date, to ensure you have enough time to pitch to the editorial teams. You can read the full list on Spotify’s own website here.
We’ve helped thousands of artists get music on Spotify, for a simple, one-off fee per release.
For more information on our prices, and to get started, click here. Just make sure you opt-in to the Spotify contract when you add your release to your EmuBands account.
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All-New EmuCasino Coming Soon…Now Here!
So What’s New?
A bigger, better and more exciting EmuCasino – that’s what’s new.
Since our launch in 2012, EmuCasino has provided players with over 500 top-quality games, an awesome user interface and a range of great promotions. In celebration of our 3rd anniversary, we thought it was right about time to offer even more to our valued customers.
As such, on 17 June 2015, the management team at EmuGroup launched a new and improved website with a heap of extra personality that is capable of delivering a gaming experience more engaging and memorable than before!
Going from a fairly old-school design inspired by the traditional Vegas style layout, we’ve brought the site design and functionality 10 years into the future with this all-new design that comes with some truly exceptional features.
A Completely New Website
EmuCasino.com has made some pretty monumental changes and improvements with this relaunch; pretty much everything on the homepage, or any other page, has been overhauled with a new and upgraded look and feel. This includes a brand new and slicker logo.
Some great features you can look forward to on the new site:
Immediately accessible command controls
The search feature bar at the bottom of the old site was much loved by our players as it offered some great quick-link functionality to the user journey. The new website features this, plus a support bar that hosts additional quick-link references such as help page, FAQ, payment options, emails, live chat, time and more.
Better game filters
If you already know what you want to play, or even if you don’t, finding the game you love is now easier than ever. Players can select the game category, theme, game providers and a whole host of specific game options including whether games feature bonus rounds, free spins and much, much more.
New game play page
EmuCasino introduces an all-new game play page that is far more interactive and informative, with quick links to banking options, detailed game information and helpful reviews. On top of this, there’s a bonus monitor that shows your progress through any active bonus and a news feed for overall site activity.
New EmuCasino Mobile
When we say new and improved site, we mean the complete package. For those of you who enjoy a quick bet on your mobile device, you can rejoice as we introduce an all-new mobile site with game reviews, further features and a host of new mobile games.
New Casino Games
With this relaunch, we’ll shortly be introducing 3 new gaming providers to our already extensive list of games on offer – 1X2gaming, Multislot and the highly popular game provider Net Entertainment.
NetEnt, one of the most popular game providers in the industry, will be pouring its plethora of online casino games on EmuCasino’s all-new site. With over 100 new NetEnt desktop games and more than 30 new mobile casino games, players will now have enough games to try something new every day.
A Revamped Loyalty Programme
There’s no point introducing a new site with a whole range of new features and a multitude of new games to bet on, without offering a top-notch Loyalty and VIP Programme that proportionally rewards players for all their wagering.
As such, we’re introducing 2 great new features that reward players for their activity and allow them to redeem their loyalty points when and how they want them.
EmuCasino is proud to introduce our all-new VIP Club as well as EmuPoints and the EmuShop. Find out more about the VIP Club and EmuPoints by clicking on the below links:
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EmuPoints and the EmuShop
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Farmgate prices must reflect the value of nutrients in animal source food2 months, 1 week ago
Farmgate prices must reflect the value of nutrients in animal source food
Shan Goodwin@shangoodwinbeef 13 Nov 2019, 2 p.m.
VALUE: Animal-sourced food contains multiple nutrients but that is not reflected in the returns farmers around the world receive, experts say. Photo: ACIAR/Conor Ashleigh
Adequate returns vital to livestock production sustainability: TropAg 2019
PRICING mechanisms to farmers that capture the value of nutrients in animal-sourced foods are needed to ensure sustainable livestock production as the world heads down a path of growing demand for meat and dairy.
This was a key message from a senior scientific advisor, Dr Robyn Alders, during discussion about sustainable, healthy diets for all at this year's big science conference TropAg 2019, held in Brisbane this week.
SEE ALSO: The path to sustainable, healthy diets
Dr Alders, a veterinarian by trade, is working with the Centre for Global Health Security within Chatham House on a project to identify policies that support financially, environmentally and socially sustainable animal and aquaculture systems around the world.
Most livestock producers were paid by weight and that did not reflect quality, she said.
"We know with animal-sourced food you get multiple nutrients, from micro-nutrients to high quality protein, in a 100 gram serve," Dr Alders said.
"Most of data around animal-sourced food talks about calories or protein, it doesn't talk about the multi-nutrient value.
"We have to pretend we are in the 21st Century and start paying farmgate prices that capture the nutrients produced and their value."
Dr Alders said animal-sourced food and income from livestock and acquaculture had a significant role to play in enhancing diet quality and quantity in resource-poor settings where cereal-based diets were common.
She reported the number of people living with chronic hunger had risen for the third consecutive year to over 820 million in 2018 while incomes for men and women smallholder farmers were not increasing in line with targets.
"It's a worldwide trend that the numbers of family farmers are declining significantly and the major reason is farmgate prices that are not adequate," Dr Alders said.
Sustainability had to be viewed across a triple bottom line - economic, environment and social, she argued.
"It's all very well to talk about what we need to feed the world but who will do it and will they get a fair return?" she said.
"In low-income countries you won't get any argument about the need to access affordable animal source food, however people who need it most don't have the voice.
"Those who make the decisions are being influenced by global discussions that are not necessarily appropriately informed."
The high-profile Eat Lancet report, which recommended significantly reducing red meat consumption, was an example.
"It was a great report in that it got us all talking but one of my big disappointments was they had a single diet - that of an adult male," Dr Alders said.
"In most cases these are not the people suffering from the nutritional burden, it's either women or children."
While there are so many people in the world not receiving the nutrients they need, since the second World War the increase in livestock production had been dramatic, Dr Alders pointed out.
"Our problem is the way we distribute it," she said.
"In low income countries, we are seeing a lift in production but it's not matching what the markets can absorb.
"Smallholder producers are investing, taking on risks, and producing for markets that can't take their product and it's the farmer who loses out."
SEE ALSO: Changing the methane profile of cattle
To move forward efficiently, Dr Alders believes one of the keys will be to have "the right people in the room" working out policy and public expenditure to support sustainable livestock production.
That must include producers, who know what's possible and the constraints under which they operate, plus all those along the food supply system, she said.
"And just having a policy doesn't mean it will work, you must have operational plans and roundtable discussions to ensure ongoing input as you implement the policy," she said.
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The Real Time Information requirements are wide ranging and potentially onerous on employers. We provide a summary below. If your business is in the London area we, at Farringdon & Co, can help you to set up and run your payroll or we can run your payroll for you.
We set out below details of how payroll information has to be submitted to HMRC under Real Time Information (RTI).
RTI - an introduction
Under RTI, employers or their agents are required to make regular payroll submissions for each pay period during the year, detailing payments and deductions made from employees each time they are paid. There are two main returns which an employer needs to make which are detailed below.
Full Payment Submission
The Full Payment Submission (FPS) must be sent to HMRC on or before the date employees are paid. This submission details pay and deductions made from an employee. The FPS must reach HMRC on or before the date of payment of the wages to employees.
Employer Payment Summary
Employers may also have to make a further return to HMRC each month, the Employer Payment Summary (EPS) to cover the following situations:
where no employees were paid in the tax month
where the employer has received advance funding to cover statutory payments
where statutory payments are recoverable (such as Statutory Maternity Paternity or Shared Parental Pay) together with the National Insurance Compensation payment; or
where CIS deductions are suffered which could be offset (companies only).
HMRC will offset the amounts recoverable against the amount due from the FPS to calculate what should be payable. The EPS needs to be with HMRC by the 19th of the month to be offset against the payment due for the previous tax month.
Payments to HMRC
Please bear in mind that under RTI HMRC are aware of the amount due on a monthly/quarterly basis. This will be part of the information reported to HMRC through the FPS and EPS.
HMRC will expect to receive the PAYE and NIC deductions less the payments each month or quarter (small employers only).
Year end procedures
At the end of the tax year a final FPS or EPS return must be made to advise HMRC that all payments and deductions have been reported to HMRC.
Some further complications
Under RTI it is not possible to put through wages at the year end of the business and assume this has been paid throughout the year, for example to utilise a family member's national insurance lower earnings limit which gives them a credit for state pension and statutory payment purposes.
Wages should be paid regularly and details provided to HMRC through the RTI system on a timely basis.
Payments which are impractical to report 'on or before'
HMRC have issued guidance covering issues such as payments made on the day of work (which vary depending on the work done) where it is impractical to report in real time. The regulations allow up to an additional seven days for reporting the payment in specified circumstances.
HMRC have also made available some guidance on exceptions to reporting PAYE information 'on or before' paying an employee which can be found here.
Please do contact us if you would like any further help or advice on payroll procedures.
Penalties apply where employers fail to meet their RTI filing and payment obligations.
In essence, late filing penalties apply to each PAYE scheme, with the size of the penalty based on the number of employees in the scheme. Monthly penalties of between £100 and £400 may be applied to micro, small, medium and large employers as shown below:
1-9 employees - £100
10-49 employees - £200
50-249 employees - £300; and
250 or more employees - £400.
Each scheme is subject to only one late filing penalty each month regardless of the number of returns submitted late in the month. There will be one unpenalised default each year with all subsequent defaults attracting a penalty. Rather than issue late filing penalties automatically when a deadline is missed, HMRC has confirmed that they will 'take a more proportionate approach and concentrate on the more serious defaults on a risk-assessed basis'.
HMRC charges daily interest on all unpaid amounts from the due and payable date to the date of payment, and will raise the charge when payment in full has been made. They may also charge penalties to employers who fail to pay their PAYE liabilities on time. These penalties are ‘risk assessed’ and range between 1% and 4% of the amounts paid late. The first late payment will not attract a penalty.
The operation of PAYE under RTI can be a difficult and time consuming procedure for those in business. If your business is in the London area and you would like to discuss any aspect of RTI in more detail, please do contact us at Farringdon & Co.
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Nicola Sturgeon warning: Why SNP could be heading for catastrophic election defeat
THE SNP made big gains across Scotland in last month’s general election, with Nicola Sturgeon saying the country had sent a “clear message” on a second independence referendum. However, according to one of Britain’s foremost constitutional experts, the First Minister should not be complacent as the next Scottish Parliament election in 2021 might not go as smoothly for the nationalists.
By Martina Bet
At the end of last month, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon sent documents to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, outlining her case for Indyref2, arguing that she now has an “unarguable” mandate after the SNP won 48 of Scotland’s 59 seats in the December 12 general election. However, on Tuesday, the Government formally rejected her call. Mr Johnson said a referendum would "continue the political stagnation Scotland has seen for the past decade", and noted that the First Minister had previously pledged that the 2014 referendum would be a "once in a generation" vote.
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In response, Ms Sturgeon tweeted that the Tories were attempting to "deny democracy" and campaigners are now aiming to raise £50,000 to launch a legal challenge.
Fears that the UK could unravel are rife but, according to Britain's foremost constitutional expert, Professor Vernon Bogdanor, the First Minister should not count her chickens before they have hatched.
The expert argues that the next Scottish Parliament election in 2021 might not go as smoothly for the nationalists as they hope.
He said: "First of all, the Scots are not handling the devolved power they have got very well – education and health.
Nicola Sturgeon might be heading for defeat in Scottish Parliament election, says expert (Image: GETTY)
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"The whole constitutional argument is detracting attention from the poor outcome in education and health in Scotland.
"It is much worse than the rest of the country.
"They haven't adopted the reforms of both New Labour and the Conservatives.
"For example, great diversity of schools and in the health service, the introduction of some private provisions."
Professor Bogdanor added: "We will have to see the result of the 2021 Scottish Parliament election."
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When asked if he sees a second referendum on Scotland's independence happening soon, Professor Bogdanor flatly refused.
He said: "Absolutely not."
Mr Bogdanor is not the only one who believes the SNP are in for a “rocky” time next year.
Former Labour MP George Galloway told Express.co.uk: “Just as with the British election result, you have to keep these things in proper perspective.
“The SNP has a huge number of parliamentary seats.
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“But, for example, more people voted for Brexit in Scotland than voted for the SNP.
“Secondly, they have a huge haul of seats, but less than 50 percent of the Scottish population voted for them.”
He added: “It’s going to be a rocky year for the SNP for reasons which I’m not for legal reasons able to go into.
“It’s going to be a difficult year for the SNP. They’re not going to be as strong at the end of 2020 as they were at the end of 2019.”
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As a co-founder and CEO, I am both incredibly excited and humbled to review the company’s successes at the end of each quarter. I credit our continued success—our ninth consecutive quarter exceeding our bookings target—to our extremely talented team delivering products that empower our customers with a decision advantage in navigating complex problems relevant to their organizations. I’m proud to share the following highlights from the last three months that helped us achieve this milestone:
Bringing Business Risk Intelligence (BRI) to Global Markets
Following our successful expansion last year into Europe and the Middle East, we have now expanded into the Mexico market. Spearheaded by director of sales for Latin America Ryan Goss, this movement has catalyzed new opportunities for growth, research, and BRI collaboration with leading experts from across all sectors in Mexico. And second, our attendance at Black Hat Asia marked Flashpoint’s first major event sponsorship in Asia Pacific. Our warmly received presence in both regions reinforces BRI as a true requirement for organizations seeking to mitigate enterprise-wide risk and gain a decision advantage over threats and adversaries.
Bolstering Channel and Strategic Partner Network Initiatives
We were elated to welcome former IBM executive Jeff Seifert as executive director of global channels and partnerships. Jeff’s leadership will continue to fuel growth and geographic expansion for our partner programs following several key milestones in Q1. Specifically, the Channel Company’s CRN 2018 Partner Program Guide announced a 5-star rating for Flashpoint, demonstrating the strength of our Global Channel Program. In addition, our new integrations with Maltego, Silobreaker, and RiskIQ highlight the critical role of the Flashpoint Strategic Partner Network, which also includes Anomali, ThreatConnect, and ThreatQuotient.
Showcasing our Research and Leadership
Our team’s commitment to sharing their expertise externally helped make our Q1 such an inspiring time for the company. Noteworthy individuals and contributions include:
• Analyst Liv Rowley’s expertise on cybercrime and the Spanish-language underground earned her a speaking session at RSA Conference this month, where she will present “Cebolla Chan 3.0: A Window into the Chaotic Spanish-Language Underground.”
• Thomas Hofmann, vice president of intelligence, has debuted as a regular contributor to The Security Ledger, where his column provides fresh insight into many of the complex challenges facing today’s security decision-makers. He also appeared on Reuters TV.
• Drawing upon his background as an acclaimed security journalist, editorial director Mike Mimoso launched Flashpoint’s first podcast series, Collective Intelligence, in which he regularly interviews industry experts and Flashpoint analysts on the latest security news and industry trends.
• Director of Counterterrorism Alex Kassirer was recognized by Dark Reading for her dedication to fighting terrorism, her support to law enforcement and intelligence agencies during investigations and prosecutions, and her expertise on the ties between counterterrorism and commercial security.
• Following her selection as a keynote speaker for the upcoming Hack In The Box security conference, chief marketing officer Jennifer Leggio was named one of the most influential people in cybersecurity by TechRadar.
• Solutions Architect Jarrod Echols was recently chosen as John A. Logan College’s Alumnus of the Year for bolstering cybersecurity in the public sector during his tenure as a member of the White House information technology team.
Providing Exemplary Support to our Customers
The satisfaction of our customers has always been a core measure of our success, which is why I’m gratified to share the following feedback we received from customers in Q1:
“Flashpoint’s Business Risk Intelligence (BRI) empowers our cyber intel and incident response team to support the company as a whole by providing us with high quality, timely, relevant, and valuable insights. The Flashpoint team provides excellent analysis and service, and are very responsive. They have become an extension of our team, and we rely on them heavily to help us make more strategic decisions.” —VP of Cyber Intel & Incident Response, Fortune 100 Financial Services Company.
“Flashpoint’s Business Risk Intelligence (BRI) immediately resonated with our executives. We approached Meltdown and Spectre from the BRI perspective, rather than a traditional, cyber-only focus, and it carried us much further, allowing us to communicate why cybersecurity matters to the business. Flashpoint’s BRI is by far more valuable than other intelligence partners. The quality and timeliness of the intelligence and collaboration we receive from Flashpoint is the best of breed and it’s clear that customer support is a core tenet for Flashpoint.”—Director, Cyber Threat Intelligence Team, Fortune 100 Retail Company
Not only do the above words reinforce that the people behind our products truly are our biggest asset, they’re a testament to why fostering collaboration and trusted relationships throughout the Flashpoint community have been pivotal to our growth since day one. With another exciting quarter now behind us, I’d like to thank our team members, customers, partners, investors, and friends for helping us shape the company into what it is today. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished so far and am very excited about what’s next.
As we head into Q2 and beyond, we will continue to expand our capabilities to provide even more organizations with a decision advantage over the dynamic and complex threats that matter to them the most.
Josh Lefkowitz is the Chief Executive Officer of Flashpoint, where he executes the company’s strategic vision to empower organizations with Business Risk Intelligence (BRI) derived from the Deep & Dark Web. He has worked extensively with authorities to track and analyze terrorist groups. Mr. Lefkowitz also served as a consultant to the FBI’s senior management team and worked for a top tier, global investment bank. Mr. Lefkowitz holds an MBA from Harvard University and a BA from Williams College.
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Rembrandt and the Jews features a collection of 22 etchings by the Dutch master that explore the relationship between the artist and the Jewish residents of his Amsterdam neighborhood. As a companion to the exhibition, additional prints by Rembrandt and the work of his peers and predecessors Anthony van Dyck, Albrecht Dürer and other artists will be on view, drawn from the collections of the Figge, the University of Iowa, Augustana College, and Pella Historical Society and Museums.
During the 17th century, The Dutch Republic, also known as the Netherlands, was an economic, scientific and artistic powerhouse that dominated international trade. Amsterdam, its financial and cultural capital, was a center of learning and a haven during a period of religious persecution across Europe. Refugees flocked to the city, including Sephardic Jews from Spain and Portugal who were forced to deny their religion in their home countries, but were free to reclaim these traditions in the Netherlands. Rembrandt lived in Amsterdam’s prosperous Jewish neighborhood, where he found patrons and models for his work. In his interpretation of Protestant Old Testament narratives, Rembrandt consulted Jewish theologians for a varied perspective of these familiar subjects. He also painted and etched portraits of prominent Jews in the city.
In addition, the exhibition will explore Rembrandt’s printmaking process, and the technical and formal innovations that he brought to the traditional medium of etching.
On view October 8, 2016-January 15, 2017
Rembrandt and the Jews was organized by the Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art at Westmont College, Santa Barbara, California.
Exhibition Sponsors:
Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities • Jeff and Lynda Eirinberg • Dr. Ralph Saintfort of Medical Psychiatry Services, LLC
5:30 pm Opening Reception: Rembrandt and the Jews
7 pm Gallery Talk
Figge Executive Director Tim Schiffer and Judy Larson, R. Anthony Askew Professor of Art History and director of Westmont Museum of Art will celebrate the exhibition’s opening with an introduction and informal gallery tour.
7 pm Curator Talk: Lisa DeBoer, PhD
“Rembrandt’s Jews in Context”
Why was Rembrandt interested in portraying so many Jewish themes and subjects? And why should we care? Answers to these questions have varied widely over the course of the last century. Lisa DeBoer, Ph.D., will explore the ways in which art historians have responded to Rembrandt’s Jews, emphasizing both the historical context of 17th-century Amsterdam, as well as the historiographical context of the practice of art history, in order to consider what these images might have to say to us today
Dr. Lisa DeBoer is a professor of the History of Art at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.
7 pm Gallery Talk: Katie Kiley
Artist and printmaker Katie Kiley will share her research on Rembrandt and experience with printmaking techniques as she leads audience members on a gallery tour of the exhibition.
6 pm Friends of the Figge Event: Print Demonstration
Join artist and printmaker Katie Kiley in Studio 4 for an intaglio print demonstration. Those who wish to participate should wear painting togs. All Friends level members and above are invited to attend. To become a Friends level member ($125 or above) or to RSVP, contact Sara Morby at 563.345.6642 or smorby@figgeartmuseum.org.
Exhibition Tours
October 15th & 16th, November 12th & 13th
Rembrandt van Rijn, Abraham's Sacrifice, 1645, etching and drypoint on laid paper, Gift of Fran and Howard Berger, Westmont Ridley-Tree Museum of Art
Rose Frantzen: Portrait of Maquoketa and the Storytelling Tree
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I have hurt myself a lot, says Kapil Sharma
By: PTI |
Mumbai | Published: October 24, 2017 10:47:10 PM
From getting into a scuffle with co-star Sunil Grover to cancelling shoots with Bollywood biggies such as Shah Rukh Khan and Anil Kapoor, comedian Kapil Sharma has been going through a low phase since the beginning of this year.
From getting into a scuffle with co-star Sunil Grover to cancelling shoots with Bollywood biggies such as Shah Rukh Khan and Anil Kapoor, comedian Kapil Sharma has been going through a low phase since the beginning of this year. (Image: PTI)
From getting into a scuffle with co-star Sunil Grover to cancelling shoots with Bollywood biggies such as Shah Rukh Khan and Anil Kapoor, comedian Kapil Sharma has been going through a low phase since the beginning of this year. The actor-comedian, however, has now said that his behavioural issues were due to his hectic work schedule. “I have hurt myself a lot and I think three more months will pass for me to recover completely. People ask me about my fight with Sunil and I agree it was my fault, he felt I should not be talking in abusive language to anyone, if he would have asked me why I shouted and abused I would have told him. By the way he also shouted at me,” Kapil said. The actor was speaking at the trailer launch of his upcoming film “Firangi”. Kapil said he never had a major fight with Sunil, but things were blown out of proportion. He said he still respects Sunil and would like to collaborate with him again.
“Something did happen but a lot was said. There was no fight with Sunil. I love him and I like to work with best people. I was bit irritated. Whatever has happened I still love him. “I wanted him to launch the trailer of our film. I told him to come for the trailer launch but he is in Canada for a show. I think if he would have been here, he would have surely come.” Kapil revealed that the reason for his mood swings during the Australia tour was a sudden demise of one of the artistes working on his film “Firangi”, and a fight between two of his teammates (a girl and Chandan Prabhakar) from the show triggered his anger.
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“When we were about to leave for Australia I saw him (Prabhakar) and I started abusing him and even he abused me. Sunil was around when this happened and he was worried for me. I have known Sunil since nine years, he is a good artiste and I have no complaints against him. If I was in Sunil’s place I would have at least asked ‘What is wrong with you why are you behaving weird?'” “I was disturbed. When you have a huge team with you, you have to manage lot of things and I am not good at it,” he added. Kapil said he was upset with the negative stories about him in the media. “I fail to understand who are these sources who pass such (wrong) news… I used to not sleep for days as I was busy shooting for my film and the show.
“After the shooting for the film wrapped up I read thousands of news about me in two months. I am an impulsive person and I can’t change that but I am clean from within.” Kapil said he went into depression after reading a lot of stories about him online. “I was getting anxiety attacks. There were reports about me not shooting with Shah Rukh Khan, the truth is he was suppose to come on the sets at 7:00 pm and I was present there since 2:00 pm, at 8:00 pm I felt I would not be able to shoot, I can’t perform on stage.”
The comedian said continuous work and negative stories started taking a toll on his health and he had to seek medical assistance to come out of it. The actor added that people from the industry supported him a lot during his tough times. “Anil Kapoor told me if I am not well we will not shoot, Even Shah Rukh came to meet me again and told me to take rest. I took a break and went to Bangalore and underwent treatment. When I came back I used to lock myself in the room and drink a lot, I was not able to handle or manage things,” he said. “Firangi”, which marks Kapil’s second big screen outing after “Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon”, is set to release on November 10.
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'Grindhouse' Actress Rose McGowan to Lead Romantic Thriller 'Napa'
Source: THR
It's no secret that actress Rose McGowan definitely has a rough side. Though she was mostly a cutesy high school girl in Scream back in the 90's, since then she's has some ass-kicking roles in ex-fiance Robert Rodriguez's Grindhouse flick Planet Terror and the mostly flat Conan the Barbarian most recently. Now it sounds like she's got another role prime for delivering some justice, but likely with a slightly less exaggerated and stylized package. THR reports McGowan has been slated to headline Napa, a film described as a romantic thriller from writer/producer Michael Kerr making his feature directorial debut.
In the film, McGowan will play Scarlett Harding who gets a job as Sheriff in her hometown of Napa after returning from three military tours of Afghanistan. It's not clear what conflicts or problems she's forced to deal with as Napa's new lady of the law, but she'll likely won't be taking any shit from anybody. Apparently the film is based on Hans Ostrom's novel Three to Get Ready, and the author co-wrote the adaptation with Kerr who is also producing and financing the production himself through his own production banner. McGowan isn't one of my favorite talents, but I'm interested to see what this flick is like.
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I barely recognize her in the photo.
Anonymous on Oct 3, 2011
way too botoxed-out in that photo...
C.murder on Oct 4, 2011
norm on Oct 4, 2011
Looks like Jack as The Joker.
nick on Oct 4, 2011
Is that Rose? Jesus, I agree. Fat and botoxed out!
Alex O on Oct 4, 2011
She's not married to that hack Rodriguez... She just fucked him and wrecked his marriage. Her and roseanne barr have the same plastic surgeon based on that picture by the way... Gross
Ryan on Oct 4, 2011
What did she do to her face? And why?!
Cinema Nostalgia on Oct 4, 2011
She was in a really bad car accident a few years ago. Had to get reconstructive surgery on her face...
Steve A. on Oct 4, 2011
She looks like she could be related to Terrence and Phillip in that photo. Plastic surgery sucks!! She was so beautiful.
She was beautiful. Ugh.. I guess anyone who dates Marilyn Manson has some issues.
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-Interview- Condemn The World (5/7/18)
Condemn The World talks about their sound development, upcoming plans and much more.
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From: Red Valley, AZ
Sounds like: Metal
1. How did you get started with music and how did you develop your sound? Who thought of the name “Condemn The World" and is there any meaning behind it?
We got started with music because where we come from we’re the first metal band out of all country bands in Red Valley. We wanted to start our metal scene out here because country music is big and there was no place for metal scene happening. All the youth in the Four Corners are metalheads and we have shows time to time but we want to make it grow here in Red Valley. We developed our sound when we kept experimenting with different guitarist. Than we found our guitarist Triton, he gave us the sound we wanted and what we’re going for which is that metal/metalcore feeling that gets you going! Our drummer Bonez actually came up with the name, the meaning behind the name is that we want to condemn the world of all the hate, evil and bullying.
Sometimes life hits you in the face and you have to face it. We’re hoping the songs that we wrote gets you through the rough times as it did/is for us because music heals!
Metalcore with catchy choruses with aggression and electricity that leave you coming back for more!!
Skylit (Vocalist) – Arch Enemy, Butcher Babies, Evanescence
Triton (Guitarist) – All That Remain, Crown the Empire and Asking Alexandria
Chad (Bassist) – Killswitch Engage, Arch Enemy and Bring Me The Horizon
Bonez (Drummer) – Avenged Sevenfold, Bad Omens, Bullet for My Valentine
Skylit – Joan Jett’s Up Your Ally, Lacuna Coil’s Delirium and The Pretty Reckless Light Me Up
Triton – All That Remain’s The Fall of Ideals, Miss May I’s Apologies Are for the Weak, Oceans Ate Alaska’s Hikari
Chad – The Ghost Inside’s Returners, Of Mice & Men’s Restoring Force, The Devil Wears Prada’s With Roots Above and Branches Below
Bonez – Bad Omens Self-Titled Album, twenty øne piløts Blurry Face, Bullet for my Valentine’s Venom
6. What’s your take on the current state of Metal?
Our current take on the state of metal right now is that there’s so many versions and more pop sounding to them that we want to keep it to the roots of rock n roll in our music! Not enough aggression and energy in today’s metal.
7. What’s the current music scene like there in Arizona both locally and state wide?
The music scene locally is very small but bearable but the state in general is more metal based because blessthefall is from Phoenix and same as Message to the Masses.
Illegal downloading of music makes it hard for musicians to have a living. It’s killing the music scenes and it’s not giving the artist the full potential they deserve.
9. What’s next for Condemn the World?
New album releasing this year, more merch and maybe a couple small tours!
We’d like to thank our family members who support us and help us with anything we need. Brandon from Studio 18 in Bloomfield, NM for being our show host all the time and giving us our first show, the gang at Dulce Rocks, Robb and Brent from Decapitation of a New Day, the band Testify, Robert Ortiz of Rezolution Radio KSUT 91.3, Manny from Native Metal Festivals, Peavey Amplifiers, Fender Amplifiers, Shure microphones, Yamaha Drums, Zildjian Cymbals and Sticks, Evans Drumheads! And most importantly the fans!
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The Svalbard Seed Vault looks like something from a computer game! And it’s not that you can’t visit, just that it’s very, very hard to.
It’s really close to the North Pole meaning to get there you’d have to sail through ice-cold water for weeks, meet a few polar bears, and then walk across hundreds of miles of ice!
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IKEA founder Ingvar Kamprad dies aged 91
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The company said Kamprad, whom it described as “one of the greatest entrepreneurs of the 20th century”, had “peacefully passed away at his home” on Saturday.
Kamprad founded Ikea in the 1940s at the age of 17, and built it into one of the world’s best-known retailers. The name was composed from his own initials and those of the places in the Swedish countryside where he grew up.
Known for its functional, flatpack furniture – such as Billy shelves and Malm chests of drawers – that has to be assembled by customers, Ikea became the world’s largest furniture chain, with 412 stores across 49 countries.
Torbjörn Lööf, chief executive and president of Inter Ikea Group, the furniture giant’s parent company, said: “We are deeply saddened by Ingvar’s passing. We will remember his dedication and commitment to always side with the many people. To never give up, always try to become better and lead by example.”
The Swedish prime minister, Stefan Löfven, said Kamprad was “a unique entrepreneur … who made interior decorating accessible for the many, not just a few".
Kamprad had not been involved in running Ikea since 1988, but had been acting as an adviser. In 2013 he stepped down from the board of Inter Ikea, and his youngest son became chairman.
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Life’s economy is primarily based on collaborative rather than competitive advantage
Excerpt from the Economic Design course
By Daniel Christian Wahl | 2 February 2018
A holistic understanding of modern evolutionary biology suggests that life evolves by a process of diversification and subsequent integration of diversity through collaboration (John Stewart in BioSystems, 2014). As our focus shifts from individuals and individual species as the unit of survival to the collective of life — its complex dynamic interactions and relationships — we begin to see that collaborative and symbiotic patterns and interactions are of more fundamental importance than competition as a driving force of evolution. Life’s key strategy to create conditions conducive to life is to optimise the system as a whole rather than maximises only some parameters of the system for a few at the detriment of many (Wahl, 2016).
The patterns of evolution show a general trend of diversification and subsequent or parallel integration at a higher level of systemic complexity. This integration tends to happen predominantly through the creation of more complex organismic or social entities, primarily by collaboration and symbiosis. John Stewart suggests that this is moving us towards a ‘global entity’ (2014). Maybe this entity already exists in the life-sustaining processes of the biosphere?
The biologist Peter Corning, former president of the International Society for Systems Science and director of the Institute for the Study of Complex Systems, suggests that “one aspect of this more complex view of evolution is that both competition and cooperation may coexist at different levels of organisation, or in different aspects related to the survival enterprise. There may be a delicately balanced interplay between these supposedly polar relationships” (Corning, 2005; p.38). He emphasises that collaboration has been a key factor in the evolution of our own species. The socio-economic payoffs of collaboration in response to ecological pressures and opportunities among early humans have shaped the evolution of languages and cultures, both require and enable complex patterns of collaboration.
“If a society is viewed merely as an aggregate of individuals who have no common interests, and no stake in the social order, then why should they care? But of society is viewed […] as an interdependent collective survival enterprise,’ then each of us has a vital, life-and-death stake in its viability and effective functioning, whether we recognize it or not.”– Peter Corning, 2005, p.392
If we want to re-design economics based on what we know about life’s strategy to create conditions conducive to life, we need to question some basic assumptions upon which the narrative underlying our current economic systems is built. The narrative of separation has predisposed us to focus on scarcity, competition, and the short-term maximisation of individual benefit as the basis on which to create an economic system. Life’s evolutionary story shows that systemic abundance can be unlocked through collaboratively structured symbiotic networks that optimise the whole system so human communities and the rest of life can thrive.
We are not the maters of life’s diversity, and have the potential to become a regenerative presence in ecosystems and the biosphere.
Our re-design of economic systems has to incentivise both collaborative and competitive processes if and when appropriate. Both collaboration and competition contribute to how life creates conditions conducive to life. The biologist Andreas Weber explains: “The biosphere is not cooperative in a simple, straight-forward way, but paradoxically cooperative. Symbiotic relationships emerge out of antagonistic, incompatible processes” (Weber, 2013: 32). Weber stresses that we have to understand how the works of the economist Adam Smith and the political economist Robert Malthus influenced Charles Darwin in his attempt to construct a theory of evolution.
“[Darwinian] evolutionary biology is a more accurate reflection of pre-Victorian social practices than of natural reality. In the wake of this metaphorical takeover, such concepts as ‘struggle for existence’’, ‘competition’, and ‘fitness’ — which were central justifications of the political status quo in (pre) Victorian England — tacitly became centrepieces of our own self-understanding as embodied and social beings. And they still are…. Biological, technological, and social progress, so the argument goes, is brought forth by the sum of individual egos striving to out-compete each other. In perennial rivalry, fit species (powerful corporations) exploit niches (markets) and multiply their survival rate (profit margins), whereas weaker (less efficient) ones go extinct (bankrupt). This metaphysics of economics and nature, however, is far more revealing about our society’s opinion about itself than it is an objective account of the biological world.”– Andreas Weber, 2013: 24
Example of collaboration in leaf-cutter ants.
The limited narrative of separation, with its exclusively competition- and scarcity-focused understanding of life, is supported by outdated biological and economic theories. Weber calls this an “economic ideology of nature” and suggests that an ideologically biased perspective “reigns supreme over our understanding of human culture and world. It defines our embodied dimension (Homo sapiens as a gene-governed survival machine) as well as our social identity (Homo economicus as an egoistic maximizer of utility). The idea of universal competition unifies the two realms, the natural and the socio-economic. It validates the notion of rivalry and predatory self-interest as inexorable facts of life” (pp.25–26).
The optimization of resource-sharing and processing in order to (re)generate and share abundance and systemic health, rather than competition for scarce resources, is the basis of life’s way of doing economics! In attempting to create a life-friendly economy, we need to understand the profound implications that the emerging ‘systems view of life’ has for our undertaking. Here is a 7min video of Fritjof Capra presenting the book with explicit reference to economics.
Fritjof Capra on ‘The Systems View of Life — A Unifying Vision’, Capra & Luisi 2014 (7 minutes)
“As the twenty-first century unfolds, a new scientific conception is emerging. It is a unified view that integrates, for the first time, life’s biological, cognitive, social, and economic dimensions. At the forefront of contemporary science, the universe is no longer seen as a machine composed of elementary building blocks. We have discovered that the material world, ultimately, is a network of inseparable patterns of relationships; that the planet as a whole is a living, self-regulating system. […] Evolution is no longer seen as a competitive struggle for existence, but rather a cooperative dance in which creativity and constant emergence of novelty are the driving forces. And with the new emphasis on complexity, networks, and patterns of organization, a new science of qualities is slowly emerging.”– Fritjof Capra and Pier Luigi Luisi, 2014b
Integrating economy and ecology with wisdom
The evolutionary biologist and futurist Elisabet Sathouris describes how in the evolution of complex communities of diverse organisms a ‘maturation point’ is reached when the system realizes that “it is cheaper to feed your ‘enemies’ than to kill them” (personal comment). Having successfully populated six continents and diversified into the mosaic of value systems, worldviews, identities (national, cultural, ethnic, professional, political, etc.) and ways of living that make up humanity, we are now challenged to integrate this precious diversity into a globally and locally collaborative civilization acting wisely to create conditions conducive to life.
“We have now reached a new tipping point where enmities are more expensive in all respects than friendly collaboration; where planetary limits of exploiting nature have been reached. It is high time for us to cross this new tipping point into our global communal maturity — an integration of the economy and ecology we have put into conflict with each other, to evolve an ecosophy.” -Elisabet Sathouris (2014)
The challenge of a fundamental re-design of how we do business, of our patterns of production and consumption, of the types of resources and energy we use, goes hand in hand with the structural redesign of our economic systems. We have to challenge economic orthodoxies and basic assumptions, and find ways to integrate multiple perspectives if we hope to redesign economies at multiple scales and learn how to manage our household with wisdom (oikos + sophia).
“We are capable of regaining our reverence for life, of replacing the drive to conquer with the will to cooperate, of remaking our engineered institutions, including our corporations, into living systems.”– Elisabet Sahtouris
If our Homo sapiens sapiens wants to continue its fascinating yet so far relatively short evolutionary success story we have to evolve wise societies characterized by empathy, solidarity and collaboration. Wise cultures are regenerative and protect bio-cultural diversity as a source of wealth and resilience (Wahl, 2016).
[In the remainder of this module on Economic Design of Gaia Education’s course Design for Sustainability] we will take a closer look at the social and ecological impacts of the current economic and monetary system, and will explore why the globalized economy behaves as it does before we explore strategies for re-design and inspiring examples of best processes and practices in the transition towards sustainable and regenerative economic patterns at multiples scales. By revisiting basic assumptions about economics we can begin to integrate ecology and economy in full reconnection of the interbeing of nature and culture. We need wisdom to re-design an economic system fit for life. Here are some insights that can help us:
The rules of our current economic and monetary system have been designed by people and we can therefore re-design them.
We have to question the role of scarcity, competition, and the maximization of individual benefit has cornerstones of our competitive economy.
In redesigning economic systems at local, regional and global scale we should pay special attention to how the system incentivises regenerative practices, increases bio-productivity sustainably, restores healthy ecosystem functioning, while nurturing thriving communities.
Modern evolutionary biology transcends and includes Darwinian justifications of competition as ‘human nature’, as it acknowledges that complex patterns of collaboration have enabled the evolution of our species and the continued evolution of consciousness towards planetary awareness.
Our ability to cooperate has shaped who we are in equal and possibly more profound ways than competitive behaviour, hence we need to re-design economic systems to establish a healthy balance between the way competition and collaboration are incentivised in the system.
Rather than maximizing isolated parameters or the benefit of a select few, a re-design of our economic system to serve all of humanity and all life will have to optimize the health and resilience of the system as a whole (understanding humanity as nature; and the economy as a sub-system of society and nature in interconnected eco-social systems).
The dominant narrative of separation creates a focus on scarcity, competition and individual advantage, while the emerging narrative of inter being challenges us to create a win-win-win economy based on the understanding that it is in our enlightened self-interest to unlock shared abundances through collaboration.
This is an excerpt from the Economic Design dimension of Gaia Education’s online course in Design for Sustainability, recently revised and re-written by Daniel Christian Wahl on the basis of an earlier version by Jonathan Dawson (now Head of Economics at Schumacher College). Much of the material used in authoring the curriculum content for this course is based on the years of research he carried out for his recently published book Designing Regenerative Cultures.
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Ohio making progress in animal protection laws
By Mary Kuhlman - Ohio News Connection
Ohio’s animal protection laws improved over the past year.
COLUMBUS – Ohio stepped up a notch in an annual ranking of states with the best policies protecting animals. The report from the Animal League Defense Fund highlights which of the 50 states are serious about animal welfare.
Staff attorney with the Criminal Justice Program Lora Dunn says Ohio moved from 28th to 27th this year, partly because of legislation including animals in protective orders in cases of domestic violence.
“That’s really significant because in many of those cases the human victims who are being abused do not leave out of fear for their animals,” says Dunn. “So Ohio stands out by having a law that allows protective orders to include animals.”
In addition, she notes, a court may order a convicted abuser to forfeit an abused animal upon conviction. Policies in Ohio also prohibit animal fighting, cruelty, and abandonment. Illinois ranked first for the eighth year in a row, and Kentucky remained the worst state for the ninth consecutive year.
Dunn contends all states, even those at the top, have room for improvement and she hopes the rankings will inspire continued progress.
“We’ve seen every state throughout the years improve their animal protection laws,” says Dunn. “If there’s something that you believe is missing in your state in regards to animal protection laws we encourage folks to really get involved and make a change for the animals.”
She adds that over the past five years, more than three quarters of the states have significantly improved their animal protection laws.
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Hell to the yeah: the Just Cause movie is being written by the creator of John Wick
By Zoe Delahunty-Light 2019-05-22T09:40:34Z
There's no word whether Jason Momoa is still attached to the movie, though
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We are not worthy of the John Wick movies. Their impeccable bullet ballet, the choreographed fights that make our hearts swell... the franchise is a gift to any fan of action movies. As it happens, some time in the future we'll be getting a Just Cause movie, and now that the script is being penned by Derek Kolstad, the creator of John Wick, there's a very real possibility that Just Cause could be delivering the same Wick-esque thrills Keanu Reeves' suited assassins is famed for.
Don't expect the same level of glam, though: the Just Cause movie is probably going to be on a much bigger scale than John Wick, as the games are known for their high-octane explosions, ridiculous physics engine, and huge (often tropical) maps.
Although getting Kolstad to write the script is one hell of a catch for the minds behind the Just Cause movie, there's no word on whether Jason Momoa is still going to be playing Rico Rodriguez, which was announced two years ago in 2017. If he's still playing the lead role, the movie will follow Rico as he battles the Black Hand, a nefarious organisation that probably dresses its agents in black and has a dubious view of morality. Momoa does seem the perfect fit for Rico, though, as the ex-CIA agent is definitely going to need to be able to crack a few skulls and… well, you saw Momoa rip a guy's tongue out in Game of Thrones, right?
We'll keep our ear to the ground for more details about the Just Cause movie, but for now those two details - along with the fact that the Constantin Films company has the Just Cause movie rights - are the big things to bear in mind when you're trying to imagine what it might end up looking like. Jason Momoa + John Wick creator = glorious high-adrenaline action. Hopefully.
Eager for some more entertainment news? Bran’s actor originally thought his big Game of Thrones finale scene was fake, or look below to see our review of John Wick 3!
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Prestonfield is a 17th century mansion, purchased and restored by acclaimed Edinburgh restaurateur James Thomson. The hotel was named as AA 2005 Hotel of the Year for Scotland and Northern Ireland. The current garden & grounds run to 20 acres. Though originally they would have been far larger they still seem to be huge as they link seamlessly with the golf course and the Royal Holyrood Park which are at the other side of the remains of the original ha-ha. This parkland setting gives the impression of being surrounded by open countryside though in fact the hotel is just moments from the Royal Mile. The dramatic backdrop of the volcanic Arthur's Seat and the adjacent nature reserve of Duddingston loch certainly add to this feeling.
In the 17th & 18th century Prestonfield was famed for its formal Dutch gardens, alleys, bowling greens and statuary. The planting must have been quite exotic too as Dr Johnson's biographer Boswell reported picking apricots here on one of his visits! Sir Alexander Dick a former owner of Prestonfield received a medal from the Royal society for his introduction of Rhubarb to Scotland from China - reflected today in the name of Prestonfield's restaurant, Rhubarb. Some statuary from this date remains including a stone Bacchus fountain and other stonework. A number of trees - notably ancient sycamores & yews also remain - some even likely to be planted at the time of the building of the house in the 1680s. Though clearly shown on maps of the time, the old formality was landscaped away when the grounds were set to the fashion of an Arcadian landscape. With an adjacent loch & the mountainous background of Arthur's seat already in place just a few hundred yards away this was probably just too tempting a fashion to ignore and the results were spectacular - possibly all the more so being so close to the centre of Edinburgh. With a stone-built circular ha ha to keep the grazing stock at a suitably picturesque distance from the house, the parkland landscape was completed with the building of a monumental circular stone stable block in 1816, the addition of fine regency reception rooms to the house and a grand classical porte cochere. Recent work has seen the planting of huge numbers of native trees into the thinning circular shelter belt that surrounds Prestonfield. These are growing well and adding substantially to both the native wildlife and the feeling of rural isolation. Gradually the 1960s plantings of island beds in the immediate proximity to the house are being replaced with more formal beds that hint at the formality that would have been at Prestonfield in its baroque period. Owner James Thomson created a long rose border in 2006 to mark a visit to Prestonfield by HM the Queen. Over 90 feet long and set against the formality of a 10' high yew hedge it is filed with a collection of Old and old-fashioned roses in shades of red from David Austen interplanted with some culinary elements such as purple sage and bronze fennel. Scotch thistles lighten the scheme & hint at the union of the crowns - with thistle & rose in 1707 whilst formality remains with box edging and a series of tall box cones.. At the centre of the rose border is a gothic tea house in darkest aubergine with a lead roof Elsewhere a small formal box garden - very much in the spirit of the old Dutch garden flanks an entrance door. Edged in box with Yew pyramids and box balls this small but exuberant garden will be filled with parrot tulips in spring. Elsewhere topiary on a grand scale has been introduced around the garden - a quartet of standard olive trees in huge stone pots furnish a terrace outside of the hotel's Garden Room whilst a series of 6 3' box balls in lead tanks delineates the main entrance and even a side door has 10' high Italian privet spirals in over scaled Versailles tubs as a welcome. Plans are underway to thin out the shelter belt to create a mile long circular woodland walk for guests, whilst a hedge of 300 yews has recently been planted to screen the inevitable car park. A small productive herb garden is already in use and plans for further planting are likely to grow with the sowing of a wildflower meadow in 2007 and plans to replant the original entrance avenue with double avenues of trees.
Gardens to visit while staying at Prestonfield include Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (4 miles), Princes Street Gardens (3 miles) and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (4 miles).
Kildonan Lodge Hotel (1.0 km away)
The Royal Terrace Hotel (2.6 km away)
Inverleith Hotel (4.1 km away)
Ellersly House Hotel (5.6 km away)
Melville Castle Hotel (6.5 km away)
Greywalls Hotel (24.3 km away)
Cringletie House Hotel (27.8 km away)
Balbirnie House Hotel (29.7 km away)
Dr Neil's Garden (0.9 km away)
Craigmillar Castle (1.7 km away)
Holyrood Park (1.7 km away)
Scottish Parliament (2.0 km away)
Princes Street Gardens (2.9 km away)
Earl of Moray's Pleasure Grounds - Dean Bank Gardens (3.9 km away)
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (4.5 km away)
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (4.7 km away)
Inveresk Lodge Garden (7.3 km away)
Dalkeith Park (7.7 km away)
Macplants (17.2 km away)
Binny Plants (22.1 km away)
Quercus Garden Plants (22.5 km away)
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Newport boss has contacted Tony Pulis to discuss FA Cup tie - and a transfer
Newport manager Michael Flynn knows Boro's boss well and the pair have already been in contact since the FA Cup fourth round draw
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Newport boss Michael Flynn has hailed "great manager" Tony Pulis and can't wait to go head to head with the Boro boss at the Riverside.
Flynn knows Pulis - who hails from Newport - and his family well and has revealed the pair have exchanged texts since Monday night's FA Cup fourth round draw.
In fact, they were in touch with each other just a few days earlier, with Flynn revealing that he'd contacted Pulis about the availability of a Boro player - though didn't say who.
Newport booked their spot in the fourth round with a giant-killing victory over Premier League Leicester City. And although they weren't rewarded with another tie against a top flight side, Flynn is thrilled that the draw has given him the chance to face off against Pulis.
“We’ve had a few texts already and, funnily enough, I spoke to him last Friday because I was after a player,” Flynn told the South Wales Argus.
“We had a good conversation then and Tony is as good as gold.
"He’s Newport born and bred, he’s played for the club, he went to the same high school as myself (St Joseph’s), we’re both from Pill, he’s still got the Newport twang, and I know his family – I know his brother Ray really well – so it’s nice.
“Tony is somebody I’ve always respected. I’ve played against one of his teams and now it will be good to lock horns as a manager against him."
Michael Flynn, manager of Newport County, celebrates against Leicester City in the FA Cup third round
Middlesbrough fans draw up January transfer wishlist & agree on Pulis's priority
Pulis has grown accustomed to battles against those who don't like his style of play but Flynn says the Boro manager's record speaks for itself.
“He’s had an excellent career,” he said.
“He’s been there, seen it and done it. He’s been everywhere.
“He’s a great manager. He gets a bit of stick, but he wins football matches and you have to be careful what you wish for sometimes.
“He had a great affinity with Stoke. He won promotion with them and made them a solid Premier League club and they went down not long after (Pulis left).
“West Brom did the same and you’ve just got to weigh up what you want and what the fans want.
“I’ve got a long way to go to catch Tony Pulis. I wouldn’t mind half his career at the moment, I’ll never get carried away."
Middlesbrough manager Tony Pulis
While Flynn admits his excitement at the prospect of going up against Pulis, he's urging his players to put the cup tie to the back of their mind and instead focus on two important league games that need to be negotiated first, against Exeter City and Crewe Alexandra.
“I don’t think the players will have Middlesbrough on their mind but they are playing for their places (at Boro),” he said.
“I’m trying to get a few players in as well, so if they’re not producing the goods then they won’t be in the team.
“There’s going to be competition for places again because near enough everyone is back so let’s see who wants to keep their shirt and who doesn’t.
“I’m not getting carried away just because we’ve won a football match [against Leicester],” he added.
“It was a fantastic occasion, it was excellent for the football club and brilliant for people’s profiles and confidence.
“It was a perfect day, but it will make it even better if we go and get three points on Saturday.”
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With AI, Your Apple Watch Could Flag Signs of Diabetes
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Before modern chemistry brought doctors blood and urine tests for diagnosing diabetes, they had to rely on their taste buds. Sweet-tasting pee has long been the disease’s telltale biomarker; mellitus literally means honey. Too much sugar in your bodily fluids means your metabolism has gone haywire—either your cells aren’t making insulin or they’re not responding to it.
But a little over a decade ago, a group of researchers discovered a less obvious link. One of the complications of diabetes is nerve damage, and in the cardiovascular system that damage can cause irregular heart rates. Which you can measure, either with electricity or light. So one day soon, doctors might diagnose diabetes with their patients’ wrist bling instead of blood pricks or pee strips. Oh, what difference a few centuries make.
In 2005, heart rate sensors were something only elite athletes and very sick people used. Today, one in five Americans own one. Which is why there’s now a deep learning company trying to make something out of the connection between heart rate and diabetes. On Wednesday, at the annual AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence in New Orleans, digital health-tracking startup Cardiogram presented research suggesting the Apple Watch’s heart rate sensor and step counter can make a good guess at whether or not a person has diabetes—when paired with the right machine-learning algorithms, of course.
Apple has been eyeing a career change—from personal trainer to personal physician—for its signature wearable for a while now. In November the company teamed up with health insurer Aetna to give away more than 500,000 Apple Watches as part of a pilot to try to reduce health costs. And it embarked on a study with Stanford to test the watch’s skills at detecting irregular heartbeats, which can lead to stroke or heart attack. This most recent collaboration between Cardiogram—a San Francisco-based startup staffed by former Google engineers—and a landmark UC San Francisco heart health study is just the latest in these moves.
Cardiogram offers a free app for organizing heart-rate data from the Apple Watch and devices with similar sensors—from companies like Fitbit, Garmin, and Android Wear. It uses the same kind of artificial neural networks that Google uses to turn speech into text, and repurposes them to interpret heart-rate and step-count data. On its own, that data is mostly meaningless for detecting disease, and not just because the sensors themselves have significant errors. Training a model that can pick out condition-specific patterns requires labeled data. To learn what a diabetic heart rate signature looks, it needs some diabetics.
That’s where UCSF comes in. In 2013 it kicked off a major heart disease project called the Health eHeart study, aiming to collect massive amounts of digital health data on one million people. As of mid-January, the study had registered 196,000 participants, who each fill out a survey about known medical conditions, family histories, medications, and blood test results. About 40,000 of them have also opted to link that information with their Cardiogram app.
“That’s where we get our labels,” says Cardiogram co-founder Brandon Ballinger, who previously worked as a tech lead on Google’s speech recognition software. “In medicine, your labeled answers each represent a life at risk. Compared to what an internet company is working with, it’s actually a very small number of examples.”
So Cardiogram has had to adopt some tricks from the tech world to train its neural network, DeepHeart, to spot human disease. One of these is a technique called semi-supervised sequence learning, which was originally invented to work on text data like Amazon product reviews. But instead of a sequence of words, they sub in a sequence of heart rate measurements—about 4,000 per week. Some fancy math compresses that information into a single number summarizing the amount of heart rate variability. Then those summaries are what get tied to labeled patient data, and the real training can begin.
Using this method, DeepHeart was able to spot diabetics who weren’t part of the training group 85 percent of the time. The results are on par with the company’s previous work: Last year, the Cardiogram and UCSF released results showing that DeepHeart could wrestle one week’s worth of a person’s Apple Watch data into predictions for hypertension, sleep apnea, and atrial fibrillation with accuracy rates between 80 and 90 percent.
So how do Cardiogram’s algorithms make good guesses without directly measuring the amount of sugar in someone’s blood? Nobody really knows.
“Diabetes is very clearly a cardiovascular condition, but it’s not one with an obvious physiological connection to heart rate variability,” says Mark Pletcher, one of the principal investigators of the Health eHeart study and a co-author on the paper presented Wednesday. When you train machine learning algorithms on data without knowing the mechanisms behind the underlying patterns, you often get a signal without understanding why. “It makes me nervous, frankly. We’ve had a lot of internal discussions about whether this could be picking up medications diabetics use or some other extraneous factor. But we haven’t come up with anything.”
That’s the kind of thing that sends up red flags for Eric Topol, a cardiologist and Director of the Scripps Translational Science Institute, where he’s leading the digital health arm of the NIH’s billion dollar Precision Medicine Initiative. “This combines features of the black box of algorithms and the black box of biology,” he says, of the Cardiogram study. “It’s unconvincing and shaky. At best it would be considered hypothesis-generating.” The hypothesis here being that DeepHeart might be picking up a diabetes signal. But it might be picking up something else.
Ballinger is quick to counter these kinds of criticisms. If your wearable tells you you’re at increased risk for diabetes, and you go to the doctor and get diagnosed by traditional means, then you’re still getting the standard quality of care, he says. So what if it’s a black box that gets you in the door? Still, he recognizes the need for prospective validation to really demonstrate the AI’s accuracy—screening people who have not yet been diagnosed with diabetes, and following them to see if they did in fact develop the disease. He says the company is actively investing in those kinds of future studies.
With the right testing, Ballinger sees business potential in his black box intelligence. Cardiogram’s app for Apple Watch and other devices is free today. But the startup plans to add features that advise a user be tested for atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or diabetes as soon as later this year. To stay on the right side of the US Food and Drug Administration, the app can’t function as a standalone diagnostic, more like some friendly advice. But the kind of advice an insurer might cover if they thought it would get people into treatment earlier and save healthcare costs.
Which leaves them a long way to go, given the evidence that’s currently out there. Or rather, lack thereof. “Setting aside the accuracy piece, which is something the FDA would want to know about, there’s almost no data out there on whether or not these wearables can actually change patient outcomes,” says Brennan Spiegel, a gastroenterologist and the director of Health Services Research at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. “Creating the tech isn’t the hard part. The hard part is using the tech to change patient behavior. And that’s really hard to do. It’s not a computer science, it’s behavioral and social science.”
Still, if the Health eHeart and Cardiogram studies can say one thing pretty definitively at this point, it’s that people are eager to engage with apps capable of medical-grade measurements, if and when they become available. The question is if a healthier you is truly just a push notification away.
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Positioned to be the next metropolis in Southern Philippines, General Santos City is set to showcase its trade and economic opportunities as the country’s “City of Charm” in the 16th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) in Nanning, Guangxi, China on September 20-23, 2019.
The local government of General Santos City, also known as GenSan, seeks to highlight their city’s booming agricultural and manufacturing sectors, emerging infrastructure projects, multi-faceted eco-tourism sectors and other promising investment opportunities under the Philippines’ National Pavilion in their second participation in CAEXPO.
“Marking our comeback in CAEXPO is a bigger showcase of the exciting developments and prospects in GenSan which is on the way to become the country’s first Green City and the next southern metropolis,” said General Santos City Mayor Ronnel Rivera.
“We also want to champion our reputation as the undisputed Tuna Capital of the Philippines and fastest-growing city in South-Central Mindanao,” he said. “We hope that this participation will enable our city to attract more foreign investments and provide the much-needed boost on our growing industries that will lead to more local livelihood opportunities.”
Rivera also noted that GenSan is shaping to become a transshipment hub in the Pacific that can host major facilities of a feeder seaport, an international airport, the country’s second largest fish port, and now on its aerotropolis development for its strategic location in the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines (BIMP) East ASEAN Growth Area.
The city was also recently chosen by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to be the Philippines pioneer city under its Green City Initiative (GCI) to make it an eco-friendly and livable city through sustainable facilities and infrastructure projects.
CAEXPO is one of the biggest trade events in China with a 124,000-square meter exhibition space—the only international trade fair in the region dedicated to promoting the building of China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) and celebrating regional trade cooperation. Last year, the four-day event was participated in by more than 2,700 exhibitors and 96,000 buyers and visitors all over the world.
Led by the Department of Trade and Industry-Center for International Trade and Expositions and Missions (DTI-CITEM), GenSan is part of the Philippine delegation in CAEXPO composed of local companies, investment promotion agencies (IPAs) and other government offices.
Agriculture and Manufacturing Powerhouse
Agriculture and manufacturing are the key sectors in General Santos City’s rise as one of the epicenters for economic growth in Mindanao.
Known as the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, GenSan takes pride in its sashimi-grade tuna industry as it landed 247,637.20 metric tons of tuna on its fishing port complex in 2018. The city also holds the world’s largest fish display made up of more than 25,594 kilos of yellowfin tuna in 2014.
“More than 85 percent of total fish landings are yellowfin tuna and other tuna species. Seven of the country’s nine tuna canning plants operates in this southern port city where more than 80 percent of the tuna landings are canned and processed for export,” said Rivera.
Aside from tuna, GenSan is also a major exporter of pineapple, coconut, banana, palm oil, salmon, shrimp, and other seafood and tropical products. The city has also been the preferred destination and gateway of agricultural products in Mindanao, which is the “Food Basket of the Philippines.”
International Trade and Logistics Hub
Envisioned as the next metropolitan city of the south, GenSan is shaping to be a trade and logistics powerhouse in the international market with its ongoing infrastructure projects under the government’s “Build, Build, Build” program and its long-term development plan to become the Philippines’ first sustainable city under ADB’s Green City Initiative.
Among its trade and logistics initiatives is the establishment of General Santos City Airport Industrial Complex or Aerotropolis which will position Region 12 as a major international gateway in Mindanao.
Also being expanded is the GenSan’s seaport, Makar Wharf, to become one of the biggest ports and transshipment hub in the Philippines. GenSan has also recently unveiled a 25-megawatt (MW) solar power plant—the first in the city and considered as one of the biggest in Mindanao.
Vibrant Eco-tourism Destination
“As a city by the bay, GenSan is a watersports and aquatic haven. Tourists can ride through the waves of Sarangani Bay through jetskis, banana boats, paddleboards, skimboards and kayak or swim leisurely,” said Rivera. “They can also take their time to appreciate the wonders of the waters with a pair of google and snorkel or a scuba diving gear.”
These activities can be tried out at the city’s Queen Tuna Park and beaches in London, Tropicana and coastal areas along the GenSan Fish Port.
The people of Gensan are also no stranger to merrymaking and cultural celebration as its schedule is packed with colorful festivities all year round. This includes the “Isda-Isdaan Festival” in January, “Kalilangan sa GenSan” in February, Metro GenSan Week in June, and Tuna Festival and National Tourism Week in September, among others.
“A visit to GenSan would also not be complete without a taste of their world-renowned sashimi-grade tuna which can be enjoyed raw, over the grill, in a broth, ala ceviche (kinilaw) or charcoal broiled in special sauce (sinugba),” noted Rivera.
GenSan is visited by 400,000 to 500,000 tourists every quarter as a gateway to the Philippines’ Region 12 or SOCCSKSARGEN. From 2016 to 2018, the city also emerged as the top venue for conferences and conventions outside of Metro Manila. It hosted a total of 900 local, regional, national and international gatherings in 2016, 920 in 2017 and 970 from January to November 2018.
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Summary of Technology Quarterly: Towards Zero Carbon
The Economist, 2018
With most countries doing little to counteract the effects of climate change, prospects currently look bleak for meeting the 2015 Paris Agreement demands. The December 1st, 2018 issue of The Economist offers a series of articles outlining how offending industries can realistically approach decarbonizing Earth’s atmosphere with new energy technology. Developing green fuels is expensive, but readers will learn how transitions can be instituted in stages to preserve existing infrastructure and resources. Super-light hydrogen is likely to be the heavyweight in an emerging zero-carbon world.
The Economist, established in 1843, has never abandoned “its belief in free trade, internationalism and minimum interference by government, especially in the affairs of the market.”
Reducing global carbon emissions requires ramped-up renewable energy usage, especially hydrogen fuel.
In Norway, where virtually all electricity comes from clean hydropower, a fossil fuel-free future seems imminent, but the global picture is not so bright. Most countries are not acting aggressively enough to decarbonize and meet the goals of the 2015 Paris climate change agreement. Despite strong investment in renewables, and growing electric car sales, 85% of the energy used worldwide last year was derived from fossil fuels, causing record negative impacts on global warming. The biggest offenders besides transportation are manufacturers of cement, steel and chemicals. A global “net-zero-emissions energy system” would consist of batteries, bio-fuels, synthetic fuels and hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen can be repurposed from fossil fuel plant waste or made from water electrolysis. Developing these new energy systems is expensive, but as with other technologies, the costs should decline over time. Eventually, standard battery storage “will play second fiddle to hydrogen” as a clean power source.
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Why Ghana doesn’t need a new voters’ register for 2020 elections
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Why does Ghana need to discard existing voters’ register and prepare a new one almost every four years, when there are presidential and parliamentary elections?
For some time now, we have been repeatedly told by successive governments since 1992 of the need to have new voters’ register. For that reason, huge sums of money are spent in engaging, what they told us to be expert companies who were to give us registers that could be reliable.
What has happened to technology? All last three of four registers were captured by computers and stored in databases, so we were told. So, what has happened to the databases? Has the word ‘technology’ vanished from Ghana’s (Government and Electoral Commission (EC) vocabulary or government and EC have never heard of it?
The understanding they made us to have was that, with the capture of information unto the databases, those who turn 18 years at any given time could walk to any EC district office to register to vote and their names would be added to the existing register. What has changed? Or what has happened to the databases?
Worrying Issues
The most disturbing aspect of the way of doing things, with particular reference to the compilation of new voters’ register almost every four years, is that, Ghanaians carry pan in hands and beg other countries with proper economic and common sense in their use of money to fund the compilation of our new voters’ registers.
In the past, some of the international partners gave money for that for fear that if they did not, Ghanaians would kill themselves after the election.
After the last election, the EC had ample time – four good years – to clean the existing register, make the necessary addition of those who mistakenly couldn’t find their names on it, and those who turned 18 after the last election.
The register used for the last election was compiled by the EC headed by Charlotte Osei, who was appointed by the NDC which was then in government. And this register became good enough to ensure that the incumbent government could not rig the election.
If that register was credible enough to enable an opposition party, NPP, to win the election, why the need to discard this register completely and compile a new one? This does not make both economic and human sense, especially when the country needs more money to build additional classrooms for secondary schools across the country to stop the double track currently inconveniencing both students and parents.
The only reason many can think of about why the EC wants to prepare a new register is probably because Charlotte Osei prepared one, so Jean Mensa must necessarily also prepare her own. What happens to institutional memories then?
More questions needing answers
Why didn’t the EC prepare a new voters’ register before the referendum on the creation of the six regions took place? In the end they claimed success for the referendum. And just after the district and unit level elections on December 17, 2019, the EC top executives said everything went smoothly and successfully.
And it was the same existing register which was used. Why then does the EC need a new register for the parliamentary and presidential election in December 2020?
In Israel, seven parliamentary elections have been held within a short space of 16 years – one in 2003, 2006, 2009, 2013, March 17, 2015, April 9, 2019, and September 17, 2019.
And in Spain, parliamentary elections were held in 2008, 2011, 2015, 2016 and April 2019. In Israel, in this year alone two elections were held after no government emerged after the first one and it’s most likely another will follow soon.
In Spain, just within two years, two elections were held. Where would these countries have had the money to prepare a new voters’ register for the quick successive elections? They all used technology, a system, which I believe, our Electoral Commission and government have never heard of or don’t understand its benefit.
Does President, Nana Akufo- Addo, have doubts in the credibility of the voters’ register which was used for the 2016 elections, which got him elected and many of his party’s MPs elected? If there was a doubt, why didn’t he and his party bring it out even before he was sworn in?
My candid opinion is that, when it comes to issues of national spending, there shouldn’t be NPP vs NDC. There must be national interest, economic sense, and human sense, all combined for the consideration of the lifestyles of the ordinary Ghanaian.
I don’t think the EC must be allowed to prepare a new register for the 2020 election. The commission must start right now to display the existing register at each of its district offices for people who cannot find their names to register, and those turned 18 years since 2016 to be added.
Mr President, you swore to protect the purse of the nation. Please, don’t let anyone advise you to sanction this non-justifiable national waste of resources to compile a new voters’ register.
By the way, where is the Council of State? Where is the National House of Chiefs which became so vocal on the referendum to elect district chief executives? Where is the Christian of Ghana, the Ghana Pentecostal Council, the Catholic Bishops Conference, and the Muslim Council?
Sadly, all the other political parties become dead after elections, so it seems a waste of time for one to call on them to do anything. And where are the civil societies?
Mr President, your ‘Ghana beyond aid’ mantra must include ‘Ghana beyond wasteful expenditure. Your party MPs in Parliament are already urging the EC on to go ahead of this exercise, when the EC has not explained to Ghanaians what was wrong with the existing register.
On whose side are the NPP MPs in Parliament on? Ghanaians or themselves? This is not about party loyalty, it’s about the interest of Ghana and with due respect, we expect common-sense approach on this issue.
One thing must be clear to all political parties, especially the NPP – new or old voters’ register alone will not win them an election, otherwise NDC should have won in 2016.
Mr President, stop it, your free SHS programme which is a landmark inheritance you are giving Ghanaians even yet unborn needs funds to succeed.
Please, stop this waste!
By Dr Frankie Asare-Donkoh
Author’s e-mail: fasado@hotmail.com
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Salient due partially to a horrific Naples operating room fire that badly burned a patient, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a stand against these catastrophic accidents. To try to prevent this type of tragic accident, the FDA recently hosted a webinar aimed to educate industry experts and employees on the risks related to operating room surgical fires. According to the FDA, there are an estimated 550 to 650 surgical fires per year in operating rooms in the U.S. They are usually caused by the combination of heat (an ignition source), alcohol (fuel), and oxygen (an oxidizer) in the operating room.
Experts believe surgical fires are usually caused by the combination of heat, alcohol, and oxygen in the operating room.
In 2008, 68-year-old Frank Komorowski was having a pacemaker installed at NCH Downtown Naples Hospital when he awoke to a nurse screaming, “Oh, my God! He’s on fire!” Komorowski was on fire, and sustained second-degree burns to his shoulder, chest and neck, as well as singed hair. The medical professionals all agreed that an alcohol-based antiseptic, DuraPrep had not dried before nurses said the surgery could begin. An electrical cauterizing device then started a fire, burning Mr. Komorowski badly.
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Ulta Beauty accused of repackaging and reselling used makeup
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(FOX NEWS) - A woman who claims she used to work for Ulta Beauty is calling out the chain for unsanitary practices.
Twitter user @fatinamxo is using the platform to “warn” other beauty lovers about the safety of their makeup. In a series of tweets, the ex-employee alleged that her managers at the retailer would tell her to “clean” and repackage used items to be sold again.
“So I was a former employee at ULTA and whenever a customer would return a product, we were told by managers to repackage / reseal the item and put it back on the shelf,” she wrote on Twitter.
“They would resell EVERYTHING. ( makeup , hair care , skincare, fragrance ,hair tools, etc. ),” she said in a follow-up tweet.
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Winds complicate efforts to battle Kansas, Oklahoma wildfire
MEDICINE LODGE, Kan. – Weather conditions on Friday could make it hard for crews to contain a wildfire that has scorched hundreds of square miles of sparsely populated land in Oklahoma and Kansas, forecasters said.
Hundreds of firefighters have been working to control the blaze, which started Tuesday in Oklahoma and spread into southern Kansas. Smoke from the fire was reportedly detected as far away as St. Louis, hundreds of miles to the northeast.
The blaze has destroyed at least one home in Kansas, but no serious injuries have been reported.
The strong winds that initially fueled the wildfire died down on Thursday, allowing firefighters to make some headway against it. But winds were expected to pick up again, with gusts of up to 30 mph expected to last through Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
Meteorologist Bill Turner said the big challenge will be keeping the fire from spreading again once the winds pick up.
"In fires this big, they tend to smolder," Turner said. "Sometimes those sparks will sit there in the ash and wait until the winds pick up and take off again."
Gov. Sam Brownback said Thursday that the fire was largely contained in Kansas except in Barber County, which is southwest of Wichita along the border with Oklahoma.
Crews worked overnight to successfully save a home in the county, where the blaze has burned at least 426 square miles, said Darcy Golliher, a spokeswoman for the Kansas Incident Management Team. She said crews were hopeful that the blaze would be under control by the weekend, although it was just 15 percent contained Thursday.
"The big concern today is the winds coming out of the south," she said. "That is what we are working on."
In neighboring Comanche County, the fire was mostly contained, although crews were monitoring for flare-ups, said John Lehman, the Kansas county's emergency management coordinator. He said the concern was that sparks from still-burning trees and cedars burning in canyons in the area's Gyp Hills would blow up and ignite flames on the ridges.
"Up on top they feel like they have it," he said. "It's looking a lot better."
A separate grass fire that hit near the Kansas town of Burrton, which is about 30 miles northwest of Wichita, burned about 15 square miles before it was controlled Thursday. One home was destroyed and several head of livestock were killed.
In Oklahoma, officials plan to conduct damage assessments Friday to determine how many buildings have been lost in the blaze, Michelle Finch-Walker, a spokeswoman for the state's Forestry Services, said Friday.
"Due to the extraordinary firefighting efforts yesterday and a little help from Mother Nature, we didn't see any fire growth," she said.
Meanwhile, hay donations are being sought for ranchers whose land burned. The Kansas Livestock Association farmers' cooperatives in two Kansas communities are collecting the hay and that cash donations also are welcome.
"On top the new grass hasn't come up," Lehman. "All the old grass has burned off. But it's warming up so the new grass will come on pretty quick."
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Goal #5 aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Gender equality and women’s empowerment have advanced in recent decades. Girls’ access to education has improved, the rate of child marriage declined and progress was made in the area of sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, including fewer maternal deaths. Nevertheless, gender equality remains a persistent challenge for countries worldwide and the lack of such equality is a major obstacle to sustainable development.
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Hong Kong's first international sculpture park, Harbour Arts Sculpture Park transforms Hong Kong's iconic harbourfront with artworks by established and emerging local and international contemporary artists. An unprecedented display of public art in Hong Kong, this free sculpture park of museum-quality works is curated by Tim Marlow (Artistic Director at the Royal Academy of Arts) and Fumio Nanjo (Director of Mori Art Museum and Director of International Programme at Hong Kong Art School), and offers a unique opportunity to experience world-class art against the backdrop of the Hong Kong skyline. Cementing the city's position as a global arts player, Harbour Arts Sculpture Park is accompanied by a diverse and extensive programme of workshops and educational activities, demonstrating that art is for all ages and interests.
EXHIBITION venue
Central and Western District Promenade, The Hong Kong Arts Centre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Western Garden, Edinburgh Place
EXHIBITION date
Central and Western District Promenade
Exit Admiralty MTR Station via Exit A. Take the elevated walkway across Harcourt Road at the north of Admiralty Centre, then follow the pedestrian path along Tamar Park to The Legislative Council Complex.
The Hong Kong Arts Centre
From Wan Chai MTR Station: At Exit C, take the footbridge towards Immigration Tower, exit on to Harbour Road, then turn left. The Hong Kong Arts Centre is a one-minute walk away.
From Admiralty MTR Station: From Exit E2, walk through Harcourt Garden, and take the footbridge leading to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Turn right at Fenwick Street and walk for two minutes to Hong Kong Arts Centre.
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Exit Admiralty MTR Station via Exit E2. Walk through Harcourt Garden and take the footbridge leading to The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
Western Garden
Exit Wan Chai MTR Station via Exit C. Take the footbridge towards Immigration Tower, exit on to Harbour Road, then cross the road. Western Garden is next to Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.
Edinburgh Place & Hong Kong City Hall
Exit Central MTR Station via Exit J or K. Follow the signs to Hong Kong City Hall.
BOSCO SODI
GIMHONGSOK
HO KWUN TING
KACEY WONG
KO SIN TUNG
MATTHEW TSANG MAN FU
MORGAN WONG
WONG CHI-YUNG
ZHAN WANG
ZHENG GUOGU
Cantonese sessions:
12:00noon - 1:30pm
03/03/2018(Sat)
04/03/2018(Sun)
30/03/2018(Fri)
28/03/2018(Wed)
29/03/2018(Thu)
English sessions:
Harbour Arts Sculpture Park Jockey Club Arts Education Programme: Guided Tour
Capacity: 20 people per tour
Language: Cantonese and English
Gathering Point: Tamar Park Culture Plaza (next to artwork 16 – UK artist Mark Wallinger's White Horse)
Get to know the stories behind the sculptures in this 90-minute guided tour of Hong Kong's first international sculpture park.
Free admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Online registration required.
‘If your organisation would like to join the “Harbour Arts Sculpture Park” Jockey Club Arts Education programme, please contact guidedtour@hkac.org.hk’
Click here to enjoy the audio guide by Michael Ning and Charmine Fong (In Cantonese)
Click here to enjoy the audio guide by Jan Lamb (In Cantonese)
Click here to enjoy the audio guide by Uncle Siu (In English)
Click here to download the map guidebook
Click here to download Education Kit
"Harbour Arts Sculpture Park" Jockey Club Arts Education Programme - Workshop
Move the Big Bear!
Tutors: Lilian Luk and Flora So
Capacity: 15 people per workshop
Language: Cantonese
This drama workshop, designed especially for children and their families, invites young creatives to use their imaginations to make sculptures come alive. Through various exciting and challenging exercises designed and led by the artist tutors, children are encouraged to immerse themselves in the playground of creative freedom and self-expression.
Each workshop includes an hour family guided tour of the exhibition, followed by artist-led activities.
11/03/2018 (Sun)
In Dialogue with Sculptures
Tutor: Serene Hui
Artist Serene Hui will help you to understand and appreciate selected sculptures from the park. This workshop explores how sculptures act as devices to tell stories with fascinating links to your everyday life and to the world around you.
Each workshop includes an hour public guided tour of the exhibition, followed by artist-led activities.
Leong Iat-hong
Lam Siu-leung
"Harbour Arts Sculpture Park" Jockey Club Arts Education Programme - Mobile Art Lab
i-dArt Creative Workshop
04/03/2018(Sun), 11/03/2018(Sun)
8-12 with parents
Tutor: Leong Iat-hong and Lam Siu-leung
Artists Leong Iat-hong and Lam Siu-leung each have their own distinct creative personalities. Lam's 'distance of impression' examines distorted images, space and time, while Leong's drawing is perhaps best described as ordered chaos. In this workshop, the artists will perform live demonstrations, showcasing their creative processes and in turn allowing you to understand and appreciate different kinds of creative styles to inspire creativity in your daily life.
Special thanks to i-dArt
Sculpture Playground Creative Model Making Workshop
25/02/2018(Sun), 10/03/2018(Sat)
Tutor: Tony Ip
Gathering Point: Tamar Park Culture Plaza (next to artwork 16 - UK artist Mark Wallinger's White Horse)
If architecture can traverse art, then can sculpture traverse architecture?
In this fascinating workshop, award-winning architect Tony Ip will help you deconstruct the code between architecture and sculpture. Through creative model creation, based on your favorite work in the sculpture park, you will have the chance to build your own creative playground. Sessions will also involve active discussion and sharing, helping you better understand the relationship between architecture and art in the city.
20/03/2018 (Tue)
23/03/2018 (Fri)
24/03/2018 (Sat)
"Harbour Arts Sculpture Park" Jockey Club Arts Education Programme - Artist Residency Workshops
"Voice Over" Workshop
20/03/2018(Tue), 23/03/2018(Fri)
8+ & their family members.
Tutor: Wong Tin Yan
Gathering Point: Hong Kong Arts Centre
In the project Harbour Arts Sculpture Park, Hong Kong local artist Wong Tin Yan is invited to organise a series of workshops and create a site-specific artwork at the Central and Western District Promenade as an extension of the "The Truth is…" workshop and creative concept of another artist in-residence, Hank Willis Thomas, exploring history, politics, identity and pop culture.
This workshop titled "Voice Over" serves as the continuation of the discussions done in Thomas' workshop in Hong Kong, and a response to his exhibited work Truth Bubble Sign Tree and his past work For Freedoms. The artist believes that artistic creation is not only about visual elements, but the invitation to think and feel. Audiences are encouraged to search for "truth", "love" and "freedom", and create dialogue plates through carpentry, which will be used by the artist to become part of the installation artwork at the Central and Western District Promenade, as a showcase of achievements of the workshop.
Harbour Arts Sculpture Park Hong Kong Jockey Club Arts Education Programme: Public Art Symposium Public Art Power: The Role of Art in Society Today
Language: English (With simultaneous interpretation service)
Venue: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
"Public Art Power: The Role of Art in Society Today" is an educational symposium and an opportunity for artists, arts professionals, government officials, architects, property developers, students and members of the public to come together to discuss issues relating to the creation and presentation of public art. The symposium will raise a range of thought-provoking issues, including what constitutes public art; whether all sculptures and public artworks should be pleasing to the eye or thought-provoking and explore controversial issues relevant to their context; and whether public art should be impactful, educational, functional or serve an exclusively aesthetic purpose.
Timothy Calnin (Director, Tai Kwun – Centre for Heritage and Arts [The Jockey Club CPS Limited]), Michael Craig-Martin (Participating artist, Harbour Arts Sculpture Park), Charlotte Cohen (Executive Director, Brooklyn Arts Council, NYC, USA), Connie Lam (Executive Director, Hong Kong Arts Centre), Lesley Lau (Head of Art Promotion Office, Leisure & Cultural Services Department, Hong Kong ), Tim Marlow (Co-Curator of Harbour Arts Sculpture Park and Artistic Director, Royal Academy of Arts), Fumio Nanjo (Co-Curator of Harbour Arts Sculpture Park and Director of Mori Art Museum, Japan; International Director of Art Education at Hong Kong Art School), Elaine W. Ng (Editor and publisher, ArtAsiaPacific), Alyssa Nitchun (Acting Executive Director, Creative Time, NYC, USA), Alex Schady (Director of Art, Central Saint Martins, London, UK), Hank Willis Thomas (Participating artist, Harbour Arts Sculpture Park), Kacey Wong (Participating artist, Harbour Arts Sculpture Park), Wong Tin Yan (Participating artist, Harbour Arts Sculpture Park).
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To celebrate Harbour Arts Sculpture Park, the city’s first ever international sculpture park, you are invited to participate in the Harbour Arts Sculpture Park Photo Competition sponsored by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited ("ICBC (Asia)"). The competition is open to everyone – all you need is a camera. Get snapping to be in with a chance to win some amazing prizes!
Professional Category
Display your professional photography skills by capturing the beauty and essence of the artworks featured in Harbour Arts Sculpture Park.
Amateur Category
With the Harbour Arts Sculpture Park as the backdrop, capture a picture-perfect moment with your families or friends among the artworks.
Most Liked Photograph
Get the most Likes to win!
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Select the category you want to enter
Read through and agree to the Terms and Conditions to officially join the competition
This part is not found in the Chinese version. Please ensure the consistent.
Results will be announced on the ICBC (Asia) Facebook page 「熱愛好生活by ICBC (Asia)」 and WeChat official account 「工銀亞洲」 on 27 April 2018.
The Presenter shall not be liable for any fault with any of the prizes and any issues or queries relating to the condition of the prizes.
To enter the competition, you must be of legal age (18 years old or above).
All submitted photos will be screened by the Presenter and will be uploaded onto the Photo Gallery within 48 hours after the screening. Upon publication, participant can then share their photo using the photo URL as assigned.
Prizes in the following categories will be sponsored and awarded by ICBC (Asia):
Professional Category (3 prizes: Champion, 1st and 2nd runner up)
Amateur Category (3 prizes: Champion, 1st and 2nd runner up)
Most ‘Liked’ Photograph (1 prize: Based on the likes accumulated in the Competition Photo Gallery)
Champion: ICBC (Asia) Free Credit Card Spending Limit to the value of HK$10,000
1st runner-up: ICBC (Asia) Free Credit Card Spending Limit to the value of HK$5,000
2nd runner-up: ICBC (Asia) Free Credit Card Spending Limit to the value of HK$2,000
Most ‘Liked’ Photograph: ICBC (Asia) Free Credit Card Spending Limit to the value of HK$1,000
The photos will be selected by the panel of professional judges and their decision is final. Images will be judged based on originality, creativity and relevance to the theme.
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1. All submitted entries should be related to the sculptures featured in Harbour Arts Sculpture Park.
2. Each participant can submit one photo ONLY of not more than 5MB in size and can join one category ONLY. Photos submitted more than once will be removed from the competition. Submitted images should be in JPEG/JPG/PNG/GIF format.
3. Participants are free to use any kind of camera and any sort of photographic equipment.
4. The submitted entry must be an original creation of the participant that has never been published or entered into any other competition.
5. The submitted entry must not be pornographic, violent, discriminatory, defamatory or contrary to the law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The Presenter (i.e. Hong Kong Arts Centre) has the right to reject any entries that are inappropriate, irrelevant to the theme of the competition or in the wrong format as stated by the Presenter and the Sponsor (i.e. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited ).
6. By submitting a photo for the competition, the participant will be regarded as having granted the Presenter and the Sponsor the right to use the Photo in print, broadcast and/or electronic media without any fee payment incurred, and for the purposes of promoting the competition or areas that related to the Presenter and the Sponsor’s marketing and publicity campaign.
7. The Presenter and the Sponsor have the right to use, publish or display the entry made by the participant for any publicity purpose. The Presenter and the Sponsor will have the right to use and publish the photos that have been entered into the competition without prior notice to the participants or paying participants any copyright fees. All submitted images are non-returnable. The file name for each image should be clearly labelled with the participant’s name, and where the image was taken.
8. Each image submitted must be the original and unpublished photo of the participant who must also be its copyright owner.
9. All submitted photos will be screened by the Presenter and will be uploaded onto the Photo Gallery within 48 hours after the screening. Upon publication, participant can then share their photo using the photo URL as assigned.
10. In case of any disputes over the rules and regulations of the competition, the Presenter and the Sponsor reserves the right to the final decision. The Presenter has the right to amend the rules and regulations of the competition without giving prior notice to the participant.
11. The Presenter and the Sponsor reserve the right to reject images with incomplete details required under the photo submission page. The submission deadline is 11 April 2018 before 11:59pm.
12. Subject to the Guidelines and sponsored by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited ("ICBC (Asia)"), ICBC (Asia) Harbour Arts Sculpture Park Photo Competition (“the Competition”) begins on 22/02/2018 at 11:00 a.m. and ends on 11/04/2018 at 11:59 p.m. ("Competition Period"). No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. Odds of winning depend upon the number of eligible entries received during the Competition Period. To enter the competition, you must be of legal age (18 years old or above). Not more than one photo can be uploaded onto the Competition Photo Gallery on this app. There is a limit of one (1) entry per person. Entries will be deemed to have been submitted by the authorised account holder associated with the email address used at the time of the entry. "Authorised account holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to the email. At the end of the competition period, seven (7) winners will be chosen, and winners will be announced on 27 April 2018 after the end of the competition period on the ICBC (Asia) Facebook page and WeChat account. Winners must send a message to the Presenter via email within 72 hours after receiving the notification email, otherwise the Winner shall be automatically deemed to have forfeited the prize. Winners will be notified the details of collecting the prize via email too. By participating in the Competition, you agree to:
a) comply with and abide by these terms and the decision of the Presenter and the Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects; and
b) release, discharge, and hold harmless the Sponsor and its respective affiliates, subsidiaries, and employees from all liability for claims, or damages arising out of their participation in the competition.
c) provide true and accurate information, any misrepresentation or failure to provide the information may result in the disqualification of the competition. Personal information will only be used for the purposes of the competition and will be shared with the Sponsor for the purpose of result announcement only.
To be eligible to win the prizes, the winner must complete, sign, and return an affirmation of eligibility of release, of liability, where permitted by law, and any other forms required by a taxing authority. The free credit card spending limit will be credited to the winner’s ICBC Credit Card one month after the result announcement. The winners must hold an ICBC Credit Card in order to enjoy the prizes. For winners who do not have an ICBC Credit Card, they have to apply for one in order to enjoy the free credit card spending limit. If the winner’s credit card application is rejected by ICBC (Asia), the winner is required to open ICBC (Asia)’s bank account and the prize will be credited to the winner’s ICBC (Asia)’s bank account. The free credit card spending limit is for credit card spending only and cannot be used for cash advance or payment. Prizes cannot be returned or exchanged. The Sponsor reserves the right to modify or cancel this competition at any time without notice. Acknowledgement that the Competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and Apple.
SPONSOR: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited ("ICBC (Asia)")
Thank you for participating in the ICBC (Asia) Harbour Arts Sculpture Park Photo Competition! Photo will be uploaded onto the Photo Gallery within 48 hours after the screening. Like the ICBC (Asia) Facebook page 「熱愛好生活by ICBC (Asia)」and follow ICBC (Asia) WeChat official account 「工銀亞洲」 for competition updates and follow the live results announcement. Good luck!
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Competition results will be announced on the ICBC (Asia) Facebook page 「熱愛好生活by ICBC (Asia)」and WeChat official account 「工銀亞洲」 on 27 April 2018. Winners will also be notified individually via email.
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Jilted labourer jailed for killing masseuse
The man was jailed for ten years.
Hamza M. Sengendo, Staff Reporter
A labourer murdered a masseuse for spurning him after pocketing his Dhs7, 000 with a promise to marry him. He was on Tuesday jailed for ten years.
The Asian defendant, 30, strangled the Asian victim with hands and smothered her with a towel inside a health club on the eighth floor of a hotel in Al Mankhool area at around 6:30pm on Dec.16.2018, read records.
He decamped with her mobile. In court he admitted to the murder but denied the theft. The Dubai Criminal Court jailed him for ten years plus deportation over the murder and six months more over the theft charge.
In police and prosecution records, he went to a massage spa in Al Karama. She massaged him. They had a physical affair. She was beautiful. He requested to marry her and offered Dhs5, 000 if she accepted the proposal.
She accepted and took the money. They continued chatting on Whatsapp and he kept sending her phone credit. On Nov.20 she told him she was sick. He gave her Dhs2, 000 treatment fees. He later told her he was insolvent.
To his astonishment she placed his number in her phone’s reject list and also blocked him on Whatsapp. He got very disappointed. He searched for her via social media and found her photo included in a massage add on Imo.
He contacted the provided number posing as a client. A male recipient directed him to the club in Al Mankhool. There, he asked for her. A clerk asked him to pay Dhs100. The masseuse asked him to add Dhs60. He paid Dhs160.
He entered a massage room with her, disrobed and asked her for an affair. She refused. He angrily told her he had come to have an affair with her. She maintained her stance, insulted him and uttered words against his mother.
A fight broke out. She scratched his face. He clutched her and seized her neck. She slumped face down and started bleeding. He continued squeezing then covered her mouth and nose with the towel to suppress her screams.
He vowed not to leave her until she was dead. The gruesome attack lasted for ten minutes. He confirmed she breathed her last. He covered her face with the towel, snatched her mobile, fled to his flat, changed clothes and slept.
In the morning he rushed to his workplace and applied for leave. Cops got his photo from surveillance footage. He took cops to his flat where he had stashed her mobile inside his pillow. He also confessed before prosecutors.
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The winners of the GQ Food and Drink Awards 2018
By Eleanor Davies 23 April 2018
For four years running, readers of British GQ have scoured this gloriously well-fed land for the very best in wining and dining, to show off the pick of the nation’s world-class culinary bunch. And now the GQ Food & Drink Awards is back for 2018. You supped and sampled the length and breadth of Britain to set the shortlist and our panel of expert judges – acclaimed chefs, esteemed writers, an award-winning mixologist and a seasoned eater or two – have had the near-impossible job of choosing a winner from our 12 hotly contested category shortlists.
With the support of our sublime partners Veuve Clicquot and Belvedere Vodka, the night of 23 April saw us celebrate the very best of the British food and beverage industry and toast our more than deserving winners, presenting them with their engraved Waterford Crystal ice buckets of victory. So, set your taste buds to tantalised because this is where you are going to be eating and drinking for the next 12 months...
1. Best Restaurant: Core by Clare Smyth
After gaining a starry reputation as chef patron at Restaurant Gordon Ramsay and receiving an MBE for services to the hospitality industry, Clare Smyth (left), the first and only female chef to run a restaurant with three Michelin stars in the UK, has hit refresh on fine-dining with her debut restaurant, Core. Serving up culinary excellence in a magnificent period building in Notting Hill, Core is vibrant and elegant, not pompous. There are no tablecloths, but there is luxury. The food offering here comes in the form of three- and five-course menus, plus a tasting menu.
Judge Richard Corrigan praises Smyth’s “lightness of touch” when it comes to creating beautifully simple dishes and her passion for seeking out natural, sustainable food makes for a stunning approach to flavour in her seasonal menu. Technical and playful, Core has become the quiet champion of the fine-dining revolution.
92 Kensington Park Road, London W11. 020 3937 5086. corebyclaresmyth.com
Runner-up: The Barbary Also nominated: Westerns Laundry, Native, The Spanish Butcher
2. Best Chef: Paul Ainsworth at No6
Having trained under the likes of Gary Rhodes, Gordon Ramsay and Marcus Wareing, Paul Ainsworth has gone from strength to strength. Now considered one of the greatest chefs in Britain in his own right, Ainsworth is renowned for his brilliant combinations, big bold flavours and beautiful colours. Taking full advantage of the amazing bounty available on his doorstep, Ainsworth’s playful and brilliantly creative dishes at No6 showcase the best produce that Cornwall has to offer.
Ainsworth’s skills lie in blending fashionable ingredients and techniques to create fresh and imaginative dishes. Judge Bertrand Steip praises Ainsworth as “one of the UK’s most talented young chefs. His cuisine is both an original and modern take on classic British using only first-class seasonal ingredients.” A true Cornish delicacy.
6 Middle Street, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8AP. 01841 532093. paul-ainsworth.co.uk
Runner-up: Andrew Wong at A Wong Also nominated: Anne-Sophie Pic at Le Dame De Pic, Tom Sellers at Restaurant Story, Mitsuhiro Araki at The Araki
3. Best Interior: Bob Bob Ricard
There is nothing mundane about Bob Bob Ricard. The iconic Soho restaurant, which serves luxury English comfort food with a Russian twist, has all the trimmings; it is absurd, eccentric and glamorous. Plenty about it is romantic, too: shining brass, hideaway booths and the waiters’ pink waistcoats. Styled with the golden age of travel in mind, The Blue Dining Room on the ground floor has all-booth leather seating, transporting visitors to the Orient Express. Meanwhile, The Red Dining Room downstairs has distinctive backgammon motifs. Bob Bob Ricard’s interior design combines classic London luxury with touches of wit and playfulness.
Judge Oliver Peyton applauds its harmony. “Every time I go back, I’m still in love with it. It stands the test of time. The whole thing is harmonious.” Bob Bob Ricard is heavily Instagrammed for good reason.
1 Upper James Street, London W1. 020 3145 1000. bobbobricard.com
Runner-up: Sketch Also nominated: Ichibuns, Nine Lives, Isabel
4. Best Breakthrough: Moor Hall
Situated in Aughton, Lancashire, in five acres of gardens with views of a lake that’s said to be the remains of a medieval moat, is Moor Hall. Bought by Andy and Tracey Bell in 2015, the long-awaited restaurant with rooms opened in March last year, following an 18-month renovation. But it is their partnership with former L’Enclume executive chef Mark Birchall that makes Moor Hall so interesting. Birchall creates delicate, produce-driven menus inspired by Moor Hall’s surroundings, but brings his knowledge together in a style of his own. “What a start to a new business,” says judge Richard Corrigan. “Moor Hall is a stand out operation in every aspect.” Awarded a Michelin star in its first year of business, you know it’s the start of much more to come.
Prescot Road, Aughton, Lancashire L39 6RT. 01695 572511. moorhall.com
Runner-up: Ceremony Also nominated: The Frog, Smoke & Salt in Pop Brixton, 108 Garage
5. Belvedere Best Bar: Swift
A dream team collaboration from the people who brought us Oriole and Milk & Honey, Swift has a split personality. On the ground floor there is a buzzy, casual-yet-sparkling bar that provides the ideal setting for a round of oysters and Martinis. The upstairs menu favours “swift” fixes made with lighter spirits. While downstairs, for visitors who wish to linger a little longer, the cosy “speakeasy” has a library of 250 whiskeys.
Swooping into the former site of the groundbreaking Lab Bar, the team behind Swift gave themselves a tough challenge, but they more than pulled it off. “With great twists on classics, Swift offers unparalleled service,” says Bertrand Steip.
12 Old Compton Street, London W1. 020 7437 7820. barswift.com
Runner-up: Punch Room Also nominated: Black Rock/The Devil’s Darling, Mint Gun Club, The American Bar
6. Best Front Of House: Sandia Chang at Bubbledogs
Born in 2012, Bubbledogs is the brainchild of Sandia Chang (right) and her husband, James Knappett. With stints in restaurants such as René Redzepi’s Noma in Copenhagen and Thomas Keller’s Per Se in New York, Chang has a well-travelled background that enriches her role at Bubbledogs. So much more than the front of house, Chang personally selects the grower champagnes on the menu and is often in the kitchen, too, testing and creating new hot dog recipes. Since opening Bubbledogs six years ago, she has won the adoration of judge Ryan Chetiyawardana who praises her “encyclopaedic knowledge” and “understanding of how important fun is when dealing with world class offerings”.
70 Charlotte Street, London W1. 020 7637 7770. bubbledogs.co.uk Runner-up: David Galetti at Mere Also nominated: Joe Paulinski at Restaurant Story, Ed Thaw at Ellory, Daniel Crump at The Oxford Blue
7. Best Hotel: The Ned
When Nick Jones, founder of the Soho House empire, first saw the disused Midland Bank headquarters, he fell in love. Four years later, Jones has transformed the eleven-storey building into a spectacular landmark, The Ned, a 252-room hotel and members’ club spread over eight floors above ground and three below, with eight restaurants, 15 bars, two pools, a spa and a boxing gym.
Judge Tara Bernerd applauds The Ned’s “initiative to create such warmth and atmosphere in a place of such scale”. Original features have been preserved: African malachite art deco pillars, polished walnut walls and jazz age crystal chandeliers, and like the public areas, the plentiful rooms have also been inspired by the era in which the property was built. Decor varies depending on category – “Cosy” rooms have a Twenties influence, for example, while “Medium” ones are more Thirties. Details in the rooms are charming, from the hand-painted china pots on the tea trays, to the retro phones – with Net-A-Porter on speed dial, of course. The Ned has created a benchmark for hotels and there is nowhere else quite like it.
27 Poultry, London EC2. 020 3828 2000. thened.com
Runner-up: Lympstone Manor Also nominated: Nobu, The Mandrake, Dakota
8. Best Overall Experience: L’Enclume
Simon Rogan’s two Michelin-starred restaurant L’Enclume stays true to both the simple village location and rich surrounding land. Praised by judge Richard Corrigan as a “chef on a mission, always pushing boundaries”, Rogan’s personality and talent is evident in the refined, inspired dishes. Favouring stripped-back seasonal dining, L’Enclume specialises in growing and foraging produce, with vegetables, herbs, fruits and flowers sourced from its 12-acre farm taking centre stage.
“Rogan is paving the way for sustainable gastronomy,” says Bertrand Steip. “His focus on under-used ingredients is reason alone to visit his restaurant.” If mindful dining exists, this is it.
Cavendish Street, Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria LA11 6PZ. 01539 536362. lenclume.co.uk
Runner-up: Carousel Also nominated: Swingers, The Man Behind The Curtain, The Woodspeen
9. Best Restaurateur: Karam, Sunaina and Jyotin Sethi
London’s food scene is currently feeling the warmth of a bit of sibling love supplied with vigour by the Sethis. Sunaina, Karam and Jyotin Sethi are at the top of their game, challenging preconceived notions about what an Indian restaurant should be.
In the years since Trishna blazed the trail for contemporary Indian cuisine in 2008, the Sethis have turned their talents to plentiful and varied establishments. From Sri Lankan Hoppers, to an unconventional take on American hotdogs at Bubbledogs, the JKS portfolio covers a lot of ground and the trio have played their part in the diverse London food scene. “Every restaurant is a revelation, each one unique,” says Oliver Peyton. Launching this summer, their latest venture, Brigadiers, takes inspiration from the traditional Indian Army mess taverns serving up Indian barbecue. We think it can already be marked down as another Sethi smash hit. jksrestaurants.com
Runner-up: Zoë and Layo Paskin Also nominated: Ben Chapman and Brian Hannon of Smoking Goat and Kiln, Jeremy Roberts of Living Ventures, Tom Kerridge
10. Best Pub: The Fuzzy Duck
Nestled in a quiet village between Moreton-In-Marsh and Stratford-Upon-Avon, The Fuzzy Duck has welcomed families, including four-legged friends, since 2013. Formerly The Fox & Goose, the pub was bought by Adrian and Tania Slater, owners of beauty brand Baylis & Harding, because they wanted to save it for the community. In refurbishing the building and effectively rebranding the pub, they have applied their company ethos of affordable luxury. The result? An elegantly warm retreat offering classic pub food with a sophisticated twist. “The Fuzzy Duck offers honest, flavourful dishes in a beautiful countryside setting,” says Richard Corrigan. What more could you ask for?
Ilmington Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire CV37 8DD. 01608 682635. fuzzyduckarmscote.com
Runner-up: The Hunworth Bell Also nominated: The Duck Inn, The Oxford Blue, The King’s Arms
11. Best Sommelier: Sonal Clare at Purnell’s
Set up by Michelin-starred Birmingham chef Glynn Purnell, Purnell’s is a chic, contemporary fine-dining restaurant specialising in British gourmet dishes. Sonal Clare’s (left) passion for the industry developed during childhood, with food and cooking being a huge part of his upbringing. After five years as assistant manager, in 2013 Clare became restaurant manager at Purnell’s and his care and attention to detail and vast knowledge of wine is evident. The balanced and well-judged wine list boasts plenty of old-world choices at sensible prices, including a variety of half-bottles. Praised by Ryan Chetiyawardana for his “varied influences and playfulness”, Clare is a wonderful representative of everything a sommelier should be.
55 Cornwall Street, Birmingham B3 2DH. purnellsrestaurant.com
Runner-up: Christopher Lecoufle at Les 110 De Taillevent Also nominated: Patrick Frawley at Restaurant Story, Arnaud Goubet at Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons, Alastair England at Zuma
12. Lifetime Achievement: Ruth Rogers, River Cafe
Last year was the 30th anniversary of the opening by Ruth Rogers with her late business partner, Rose Gray, of one of London’s most iconic restaurants. Famously intended as the canteen for Richard Rogers’ architectural practice, River Cafe has built its reputation by serving flawlessly simple, seasonal Italian food and the ingredients are still at the centre of everything Rogers does. The tables are filled with a who’s who of London’s most interesting people and chances are the next Jamie Oliver is in the kitchen right now...
You were one of the first to bring seasonal produce to attention. How did that begin?
In 1987, when we opened the River Cafe, Rose and I wanted to do things in a way that starts with the importance of the ingredient. We had both lived and worked in Italy, where you go to the market, you see what is available and you decide what to cook. We thought why not have a restaurant that works on that basis?
Did you ever think River Cafe would be as popular as it is?
We were always very ambitious, but when you start a business you are just so absorbed in making every day OK. The challenges are coming in and making sure the restaurant looks beautiful, that the food tastes excellent and the people who work here are excited and engaged. I think Rose and I knew we wanted this to be the best restaurant in the world.
What effect did your relationship with Rose have on River Cafe?
We were both passionate about Italy and Italian food and we were quite different in personalities in some ways. We were both brave and curious and we loved each other so much – we even bought the same clothes. But we also respected each other’s space. For instance, I would work the night and she would work the day. It was a great friendship.
River Cafe has long held a 50:50 ratio of men to women in the kitchen. Why is this so important?
It’s crucial. If it goes below 50:50 I worry. It varies day to day, but we are always monitoring it. I don’t think men and women cook differently, but it’s very important to have that mix.
How do you maintain such a consistently high level of quality?
I’m in River Cafe every day. We don’t take shortcuts, we don’t have a freezer, we don’t have a microwave and our chefs are trained from the minute they walk in.
What is the biggest change in your cooking over the last 30 years?
We can be more confident with what we cook because people are more excited by food. You can credit the cheap airlines that let you fly to Prague or Sicily for £20 for that. Suddenly, everybody is travelling, eating food and thinking, “Wow, I’d love to eat that.”
What is your earliest food memory?
As a child I remember my Hungarian grandmother coming to visit. She was quite a formidable woman and she wouldn’t trust my mother’s cooking so she would go in the kitchen herself and make apple strudel. But I think the strongest memory I have of food was being in Florence with Richard and having my first bruschetta. The oil was so peppery, I kept looking for the chilli and it was understanding how something like that can just blow you away.
How important is it that River Cafe is just one site?
We could expand, but we are very site-specific. We wouldn’t be in the middle of Covent Garden because we need a view and a space where we can expose the kitchen. We found it a few years ago when we almost moved to Mayfair. We could have done both but it didn’t work out. And actually, we come in here every day and there is a challenge. Plus, our customers don’t want us to have another. It’s like a child not wanting a younger brother or sister.
Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London W6. 020 7386 4200. rivercafe.co.uk
13. Veuve Clicquot Innovator Award: Soho House Group
Ambitiously growing its presence around the world, Soho House Group can’t seem to open new outposts fast enough, and with 18 clubs and more in the works, there’s no shortage of choice. But, as diverse and far-reaching as the rapidly expanding empire has become, their mission has remained the same: to provide a home from home for their members.
Founded in London in 1995 as a private members’ club for people in the creative industries, Nick Jones opened the first Soho House on London’s Greek Street. Since then “Jones has consistently achieved such outstanding results,” says judge Tara Bernerd.
“Soho Group have managed to create a global brand out of what was always deemed an unscalable London specificity,” says managing director of Moët Hennessy UK, Bertrand Steip. “Each House in the world succeeds in re-creating the laid-back luxury vibe of their first ever house by taking the London touch and giving it a local twist.” It’s time to get yourself a membership, because the Soho House party won’t be ending any time soon.
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Civil Disobedience Beyond the State
From the Civil Rights Movement to Occupy, civil disobedience is an essential part of the history and present of liberal democracies. At the same time, however, this form of protest has remained theoretically and politically contested. Currently, there are two central and interrelated phenomena that are triggering a significant transformation of civil disobedience: globalisation and digitalisation. Jointly, they raise new theoretical and political challenges that require a rethinking of civil disobedience beyond the state. With this workshop we aimed at contributing to this rethinking from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives.
Jacob Appelbaum (Berlin)
Hourya Bentouhami (Toulouse)
Kimberley Brownlee (Warwick)
James Ingram (Hamilton)
Jeffrey Juris (Boston)
Stefania Milan (Tilburg)
13:30 Welcome and Opening
14:00 – 16:00 Session 1: Civil Disobedience Beyond the State: Changes and Challenges
Chair: Robin Celikates
Speakers: Kimberley Brownlee (Warwick) and Hourya Bentouhami (Toulouse)
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17:00 –19:00 Public Lecture: Revisiting Occupy: Social Media, Public Space and Emerging Forms of Civil Disobedience
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Chair: Annette Zimmermann
Speakers: Jeffrey Juris (Boston) and James Ingram (Hamilton)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch Break (lunch for invited speakers)
13:30 – 15:30 Session 3: The Disobedient Network: Digital Forms of Civil Disobedience
Chair: Theresa Züger
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Deadly Love
Obsessive male pursuit of women is commonplace in Indian cinema, reflecting deep-seated and worrying social norms.
Laxmi Murthy | Sep 15, 2013
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(This is an essay from our September 2013 print quarterly, ‘Under the shadow of the Bollywood tree’. See more from the issue here.)
Boy stalks girl. Passes lewd comments, harasses and humiliates her, intimidates her family and friends. Threatens to kill himself or her, if she does not reciprocate. On screen, this bullying is not the act of the dastardly villain, but of the hero, and this menacing cocktail of obsession and infatuation is dressed up as undying ‘love’. The outcome of this one-sided imposition is usually the heroine not only succumbing to the hero’s attentions, but being transformed into a simpering and giggling bundle of acquiescence. Ah, the power of love!
This absurd dance of courtship has played itself out on screen countless times since the movies came to Southasia a hundred years ago. One of the more recent offerings, Raanjhanaa (Mad Lover, 2013), appears to be either horrifyingly prescient about the recent incident at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi this July – where a thwarted suitor brutally hacked his fellow student, the object of his obsession, and then proceeded to commit suicide – or one must concede, with despair, that real life takes its cue from reel drama.
Raanjhanaa, directed by Anand Rai, attempts to explore divides – class, religious, metropolis versus small town, educational – through a modern-day interpretation of the classic Heer-Ranjha story. One crucial departure from this timeless folk-tale of undying love is that Heer is as intensely in love with Ranjha, her lover, as he is with her. Like other love legends, Laila-Majnu, Sohni-Mahiwal and Mirza-Sahiban, the woman protagonist is as committed to following her love, and in fact challenges norms, defying family and community to fulfil her desires. In Raanjhanaa however, the hero’s one-sided and unreciprocated infatuation is celebrated as undying passion.
Set in Varanasi, the school boy Kundan (played by Tamil actor Dhanush in his first foray into Hindi cinema) is mesmerised by the young Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) while she is doing namaaz, quite unaware of being watched. He pursues, nay, harasses her until she consents to moon around on the banks of the Ganga with him. Not least of his dubious methods of seduction is to slash his wrists with monotonous regularity, apparently to prove that death is preferable to a life without her. Zoya dallies with Kundan while in school, and then moves on. Her vision broadens after studying in Aligarh and Delhi, and she barely remembers the boy who used to hang around her. The absurd plot of the film need not detain us, but suffice it to say that it is Kundan’s vanity and delusional obsession with Zoya that is the meat of the storyline, and all sub-plots mere garnishing. The insistence on lavishing unwanted attention on a woman is a dangerous portrayal of stalking not as a criminal act (which it is, after new legislation in India), but the personification of true love.
While the film has been much lauded for portraying ‘selfless love’, on the contrary what it celebrates is pathological narcissism, of love and obsessive infatuation that is divorced from the real-life qualities of the woman it is directed at, and is oblivious to the fact that the object of his love is not the least interested in him. Kundan declares, “tumse pyar karna meri kabiliyat hain, tumhari nahin. Aur koi hota toh main use bhi isi tarah jee jaan se pyar karta, loving you is my ability, not yours. Even if you were someone else, I would still love her with all my being.” The individual here is quite irrelevant to the business of love, since love, it appears, whomsoever it is directed at, is itself the goal, however disembodied. The message of Raanjhanaa, then, is never give up pestering, for in the end you will be rewarded with your beloved. In response to critical reviews of the ‘normalisation’ and even glamorisation of stalking in Raanjhanaa, director Rai argued “in a small town pursuing a girl, until she says yes, is a sign of true love.”
But let us not hold Anand Rai overly responsible for promoting distorted notions of romance and relationships. He builds on a grand tradition of pestering, molestation and stalking so that the hero gets the girl. And the hero usually does, thus sending out the message that when a woman says “no” she actually means “please please, come and get me”. Lyrics of popular Hindi film songs, sung over and over again, in lilting tones, blunt the edge of what is nothing but unwanted attention. Dev Anand’s unapologetic harassment of Nalini Jaywant in Munimji (Clerk, 1955) is meant to come across as endearing, and his ‘teasing’ merely playful, especially when accompanied by Kishore Kumar’s mellifluous yodelling, “jeevan ke safar mein rahi; milte hain bichad jaane ko, we are travellers on life’s path, we meet only to be separated.” The heroine’s attempts to report him to the police meet with no results, since in a display of male bonding, Dev Anand manages to convince the policeman that she is his wife, and a bit crazy. The policeman winks and lets him go. Familiar?
In a similar vein, “na na karte pyar tum hi se kar baithi. Karna tha inkaar, saying no, no, I fell in love with you…I should have said no”, sung by Suman Kalyanpur and Mohammed Rafi, from Jab Jab Phool Khile (Whenever Flowers Bloom, 1966), one of the most popular numbers of its time, glorifies irresistible love, one that is beyond the control of the individual.
Superstar Rajesh Khanna, in Maryada (Decorum, 1971) croons in Kishore Kumar’s dulcet tones to an annoyed Mala Sinha walking through a park repeatedly rebuffing his advances, “gussa itna haseen hai to pyaar kaisa hoga; aisa jab inkaar hai to ikraar kaisa hoga, when your anger is so enchanting, oh what your love would be; when your refusal is so delightful, imagine your acceptance!” ‘Eve-teasing’, that quintessential Indian word, serves to trivialise a serious offence: sexual harassment.
Likewise, the iconic Sholay (Embers, 1975) has Dharmendra leaping onto Hema Malini’s tonga, grabbing her and singing “koi hasina jab rooth jati hai to, aur bhi hasin ho jati hai, when a beautiful woman is miffed, she becomes even more beautiful”. This outright harassment is justified as manly wooing, and women rebuffing men’s advances is only a sign of their decent upbringing, for ‘good’ girls do not make the first move, or even respond to male initiative. The fact that Hema Malini ended up as Dharmendra’s second wife off-screen only reinforced the notion that ‘true hunks’ grab the women they fancy.
During a recent television programme to commemorate the work of Pran, the actor who died in July 2013 at the age of 93 after having played the villain in about 350 films, the ‘joke’ of the evening was relayed by one of his fans amidst much merriment. On screen, any heroine kidnapped by Pran apparently wondered if she should create a ruckus when after all the villain was so dashing, and the kidnapping was bound to be an exciting experience. Abduction here becomes merely a prelude to a grand seduction.
Human bomb
Fixations in the guise of ‘love’ are not restricted to Hindi cinema, however. Similar notions of ‘harassment as seduction’ abound in the regional cinema of India. Let us look at just a few samples here. In the Kannada film Appu (2002), the eponymous college student played by Puneet Rajkumar in his first film as hero, walks up to Suchitra (played by Rakshita), a young college mate, and declares his love for her. She justifiably retorts, “What! Are you nuts?! This is the first time I’ve ever set eyes on you!” The peer group of young men and women are determined to see this ‘love story’ develop, viewing Suchitra as an ungrateful wench shrugging off the attentions of the brawny Appu, the local goon, who uses his earnest police constable father as protection. Suchitra (“She is Suchi to me, as that’s what I’ll call her after we get married”) is the daughter of the Commissioner of Police, making her out of bounds for a lowly police constable’s son. Breaking the class barrier is what this film is all about, the wishes of the woman concerned be damned.
Appu’s chorus “nanna heartu atom bombu / naanu human bombu, my heart is an atom bomb / I am a human bomb” sums up his destructive potential. The film is interspersed with fights, Appu’s lumpen activities and wooing of his ‘sweetheart’ through all the acts of machismo. Suchitra is scared to step out of the house or go to college because of Appu’s relentless stalking, despite the fact that her father is the Commissioner of Police who assures her of protection. Sneaking past security guards, Appu breaks into her bedroom, pins her down, and brandishes a knife in the face of the helpless girl. Under her terror-stricken gaze, he proceeds to stuff a piece of cream cake into her mouth and declare his love for her, informing Suchitra that she would never get a better husband than him. As the film progresses, she is drawn into a distorted equation with her harasser, even if it is to engage with him in order to rebuff him. When indifference turns into hostility and being locked into his obsession, challenging him to prove his love for her, half the game is over. With his death-defying acts and emotional blackmail, her resolve breaks and what follows is cavorting around snow-clad hills in a slinky dress, rapidly descending into wearing a demure salwar kameez and bindi to meet Appu’s mother. The point is proven – women have no idea what they really want. With Kannada film industry icons dominating realpolitik in Karnataka, it is not difficult to imagine why scores of misguided young men are convinced that harassment pays, and that true passion demands refusing to take no for an answer. After all, riding the wave of passion is perilous, requiring macho qualities.
The notion of ‘love’ is alien to the Kannada lexicon, and most often the English word is itself used in Kannada dialogue, as in “naanu love maad bitte, I fell in love”. But in the drive to promote the notion of ‘love marriage’ and challenge traditional ‘arranged marriages’ as supposedly more egalitarian, Kannada films employ patriarchal notions of ‘saving’ the woman from her villainous family bent upon marrying her off to someone she doesn’t love, but who does meet the requirements of the family in terms of class, caste and profession. How does this in any way improve women’s agency, though? Is being a pawn of her lover any better than being forced to uphold the family honour?
Marathi films also suffer from the stalker-as-ace-lover syndrome. Mahesh Kothare, said to be a ‘revolutionary’ director, serves up the same fare of one-sided ‘love’ and downright intimidation . In Dhumdhadaka (To Have a Ball, 1985) the hero (Mahesh Kothare) not only blocks a lone woman driver (Nivedita Joshi) in a car with his erratic driving, but grabs her keys and throws them away, leaving her alone and vulnerable on the highway. When the heroine’s sister tells her she is in love, the heroine remarks, “Oh! You kept saying no, but have fallen in love! How wonderful”, to which her sister replies, “Yes, I don’t know how I have unwittingly got tangled up in love.” The operative emotion here is one of ‘falling’, ‘drawn’, ‘tangled’ and an inability to extricate oneself. For women to actively seek love, sex or follow their desire is too dangerous. Where such independent women exist, and relationships challenging the norm are depicted, for example Dimple Kapadia as the older woman lover in Dil Chahta Hai (The Heart Desires, 2001), the only possible culmination of the love story can be her death.
Stalker as villain
When does the routine ‘stalking as seduction’ get transformed into ‘stalking as violent crime’ in films? Since the substance of the film does not change dramatically, I guess it is when the director tells you so. Some films like Yash Chopra’s Darr: A Violent Love Story (1993) featuring superstar Shahrukh Khan as Rahul, the obsessive stalker who pursues Kiran (Juhi Chawla), did pathologise stalking and depict the fear experienced by a woman who is stalked. However, the film ended up conveying harassing phone calls at midnight and letters written in blood a measure of ‘true love’, whether or not the object of love reciprocated. In popular perception, the intensity of love was measured by how destructive you were willing to be – to others and yourself. The more blood spilt, ergo, greater the love. “Tu hai meri Kiran, you are my Kiran” became shorthand for a declaration of a love that lasts forever. Darr was remade in Kannada as Preethse (Please Love M e) and, more aptly, as Sadist in Telugu. In all languages, the story was a runaway success.
Shahrukh Khan, who was nominated for the Best Villain Filmfare Award for Darr, won it for his role as the murderous and psychotic Vijay in the thriller Anjaam (Consequence, 1994) opposite Madhuri Dixit as Shivani, the object of his desire. Many twists in the plot and a trail of gory killings later, both end up dead. While Shivani makes it her life’s mission to destroy Vijay for ruining her life and killing her loved ones, she does not live to enjoy freedom from his obsession.
The obsessive lover, when cast as a villain, has to die to resolve the story. In Girlfriend (2004), Karan Razdan’s homophobic take on lesbianism, Tanya’s (Isha Koppikar) obsession with her girlfriend played by Amrita Arora, can only end with death. Hers. How else can a lesbian relationship be justified, and how else can Amrita Arora come out smelling of roses, if not as a victim of the psychotic Tanya?
In Aitraaz (Objection, 2004), a remake of the Hollywood film Disclosure, the boss (Priyanka Chopra) is obsessed with one of her staff members (Akshay Kumar) with whom she has had a brief fling several years earlier. Unable to accept that he no longer has a romantic interest in her, she pursues him aggressively, and, when rejected, proceeds to file a case of sexual harassment against him. For her, too, the ultimate end is death, as she is unable to bear the humiliation when it is discovered that her allegation was cooked up.
It is much easier to relegate obsession and mania to a few individual psychotics who need psychiatric treatment or must be locked away, and cinema has followed this more dramatic route of casting certain people and behaviours as villainous, while failing to recognise that the very behaviour is lauded and normalised while in a milder form. The problem is more insidious, and permeates the grain of male-female relationships and hierarchies of power in society, and must be tackled at a societal level. As long as molestation and harassment are passed off as light flirtation and seduction, there can be little remedy.
Naming a crime
The horror of stalking and the manner in which it can ruin a woman’s peace of mind and interfere with her mobility, studies or ordinary relationships was not legally recognised in India until early 2013, and that only after years of campaigning by the women’s movement. According to Section 354D of the Criminal Law Amendment (2013), a man is said to commit the offence of stalking if he (i) follows a woman and contacts, or attempts to contact such woman to foster personal interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of disinterest by such woman; or (ii) monitors the use by a woman of the internet, email or any other form of electronic communication. The offense is punishable by imprisonment and a fine, and is non-bailable on the second offence.
The efficacy of the law remains to be seen, since in the general perception, a woman still means ‘yes’ when she says ‘no’. Even lawmakers continue to confuse wooing and seduction with stalking and harassment. It is seen as romantic and cute, rather than a crime that could be a prelude to rape and murder, acid attacks or driving a woman to suicide. During the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Criminal Law Amendment fast-track sought following the brutal gang-rape of a student in Delhi in December 2012, Janata Dal (United) chief Sharad Yadav quipped, “kaun hai hum me se jisne peechha nahi kiya hai? Who amongst us has not followed girls?” The House resounded with laughter as he went on to describe the national male pastime of stalking girls and pestering them into submission because, “koshish toh hamein hi karni padti hai. Pyaar se batana padta hai, yeh poore desh ka kissa hai. Humne khud anubhav kiya hai, you have to take the first step when you want to speak to a woman. A woman will never approach you; we [men] have to take the initiative and convince her with love. This is the story all over the country. This is my own experience.” Unfortunately, such views are not confined to Sharad Yadav or his ilk, but are subscribed to by the large majority.
It is this widespread perception that women must not express their sexuality, that well-brought up girls are asexual, and sex should be confined to marriage alone. When women’s sexuality is tightly controlled by family and community and choices are rigidly circumscribed by caste, religion and class, the price for transgression is high. The notion of love – not necessarily a modern-day construct, as legendary lovers have long been part of the collective psyche – seeks to transcend feudal divides and prioritises the individual over the family and community. However, in attempting to break boundaries of class, caste and religion in film romance, filmmakers have tended to bypass one important factor: women’s choice. Even when female characters on screen are shown to be challenging rigid societal norms, they seem to be doing so merely as reflections of the male protagonists’ construction of himself as a lover, and not as individuals in their own right, with personalities, views, humour, idiosyncrasies, dislikes and desires. The male preoccupation with his own needs precludes a mature relationship based on respect, mutual attraction, reciprocated passion and shared ideas and interests. Unless space is created for a woman to say ‘yes’, her ‘no’ is always going to remain muted.
Laxmi Murthy is a consulting editor with Himal Southasian.
Laxmi Murthy
Laxmi Murthy heads the Hri Institute for Southasian Research and Exchange, and is a Contributing Editor with Himal Southasian. She is currently coordinating a Zubaan-Panos initiative on sexual violence and impunity in Southasia through theatre and other performing arts.
Topics : Aitraaz, bollywood, Dev Anand, Dhumdhadaka, Dil Chahta Hai, Heer-Ranjha, himalmag, India, Kannada film industry, nanna heartu atom bombu, Raanjhanaa, rape culture, Sholay, stalking
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1. Warrensville West Cemetery Marker
Warrensville West Cemetery. First Burial 1811. Final resting place of Pioneer Families Manx Settlers Veterans of Five Wars North Union Shakers Erected by the Shaker Historical Society May 30, 1959. . This historical marker was erected in 1959 by the Shaker Historical Society. It is in Shaker Heights in Cuyahoga County Ohio
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Goldfish Swim School - Milford
Tobey & Tim Kelly Owner
Tobey and Tim Kelly are the owners of Goldfish Swim School in Milford, Massachusetts. They decided to dive head first into opening a Goldfish Swim School location after seeing first-hand the positive impact their sister and brother-in-law have had in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Colorado bringing water safety education to these communities. Both Tobey and Tim earned their degrees at Syracuse University and have spent more than 30 years in the Financial Services and Technology industries respectively. They have two grown daughters and consider themselves “outdoors people”, enjoying running and hiking when not at Goldfish. Both have a passion for helping others, which is why they are so excited to be part of the Goldfish Swim School family. They love bringing the Goldfish Swim School proven swim lesson curriculum, water safety knowledge, and the Golden Experience to the community of Milford, MA and the surrounding towns.
Lauren Moore General Manager
Lauren Moore has been with Goldfish Swim School in Milford since before it opened. After moving back to Massachusetts, Lauren fell in love with the Goldfish Swim School concept of teaching kids life skills and water safety through swimming. Prior to working at Goldfish Swim School, she was an athletic director and coach, and truly loves watching young children grow through sport. A college basketball player at Bentley University, Lauren has grown up participating in sports all her life. In her free time, she enjoys any activity that involves oceans/lakes and hiking with her dog.
Tiffany Fraga Assistant General Manager
Tiffany grew up in Milford, MA, graduated from Milford High School in 2005 and from Texas Christian University in 2009 with a Bachelors Degree in Advertising and Public Relations. Tiffany now lives in Massachusetts with her husband Steve and 16-month-old son Gino. She loves spending time with family, enjoying her vacation home in Cape Cod, and working at Goldfish! She started out as a part-time front desk representative working her way up to Assistant General Manager. By working at Goldfish, she loves being part of an awesome team of people, being challenged on a daily basis, and of course, working with all the amazing kids and teaching them a life skill.
Marybeth Fiengo Manager
Marybeth grew up in the Boston area and attended Holy Cross and Lesley University where she received her Masters in Elementary Education. She was a teacher before staying home to raise her four kids in southern New Hampshire. Marybeth is very excited to be a part of the Goldfish team! Her favorite part about working at Goldfish is watching the swimmer’s confidence grow as they master new skills and move up to new levels! When she isn’t here at Goldfish, she can be found watching her children play various sports or hanging out at home with her husband, four kids, and two dogs!
Amanda Cavaco Front Desk Supervisor
Amanda has been working at Goldfish since February of 2019. She enjoys seeing the children learn water safety skills at such a young age as well as watching how fun and interactive our swim lessons are. Outside of her time at Goldfish she enjoys hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding and traveling, especially to awesome beaches.
Sandy O’Brien Front Desk Supervisor
Sandy began working at Goldfish Swim School in October of 2018. She enjoys watching the swimmer's progress, helping all the families, and her awesome coworkers. She has four adult children including twin girls born on her birthday! When Sandy is not working, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and walking her dogs.
508.639.1144 350 East Main Street, Milford, MA 01757
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Betting Preview
2019 Sanderson Farms Championship picks: Yes, we have another consensus winner this week
By Stephen Hennessey
There are no victory laps in gambling, so we’ll only briefly give the credit due to our panel of experts, four of whom marked Joaquin Niemann as their winner last week. We called it a consensus pick, a bold play in a golf field without big names such as Brooks Koepka or Rory McIlroy in the field. Niemann started the fall season strong for us with his Greenbrier victory, and we're onto finding the next winner.
Our collection of experts: an anonymous PGA Tour caddie offering insight from on-site at Sanderson Farms this week, thanks to our partnership with The Caddie Network; The Action Network's senior writer Jason Sobel, who writes for the sports handicapping site that offers premium analysis for bettors; two of the most respected experts in the daily-fantasy community, Pat Mayo of DraftKings and Brandon Gdula of FanDuel; Lee Alldrick of FanShare Sports, which tracks DFS ownership and sentiment; and Columbia University senior lecturer and Ph.D. Lou Riccio, who uses predictive analysis and modeling to forecast winners in golf.
This expert panel correctly predicted last season's first tournament, too, so we're proud of that pattern. Alright, and allow us to brag just a little more: Our experts didn't lose any of their matchup bets last week (there was one push, the rest cashed), and Mayo hit a sizable 16-1 bet on a top-10 (Robby Shelton). OK, bragging is done. We're focused on continuing that momentum with a strong fall, including this week at the Country Club of Jackson.
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2019 Sanderson Farms Championship picks to win (Odds from FanDuel Sportsbook)
PGA Tour Caddie Guest Picker of the Week: Sungjae Im (18-1) — Keep riding the Im train. This is a ballstriker’s course, and the rough isn’t that high. That might let in some guys who are crooked off the tee, but the greens are already quick – except the practice green (ha). They’re lightening quick and the forecast is calling for super-hot weather. I like Im. He’s young, the heat isn’t going to bother him and he’s ready to win.
Pat Mayo, DraftKings/Fantasy National analyst: Scottie Scheffler (22-1) — Scottie Scheffler comes in HOT with four top 11 finishes, including a win (Korn Ferry Tour) in his past four starts. The rookie played here last year, and if you dig a little deeper into his numbers, you'll see why he might want revenge: He lost 9.4 strokes/putting. That's nearly impossible to do. He was fourth tee to green, and coming off a top 10 in the season opener, where he ranked first tee to green. If the young talent is just neutral on the greens, we might have a winner.
Brandon Gdula, FanDuel/numberFire editor: Scottie Scheffler (22-1) — Scheffler has a dozen top-11 finishes in 2019 and was seventh last week at the Greenbrier. His PGA Tour data is mostly before his true peak, but he grades out top-12 in both strokes gained/off the tee and strokes gained/approach in his PGA Tour sample to build on great greens in regulation numbers during his tenure on the Korn Ferry Tour.
Dr. Lou Riccio, Columbia University: Aaron Wise (42-1) — My model projects Aaron Wise's odds out at 24-1, so you're getting strong value at this number. Talent-wise, the 2018 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year also is underpriced compared to others in this area. Wise is a proven winner on courses where you need to control your ball off the tee and into the greens.
Jason Sobel, Action Network senior writer: Scottie Scheffler (22-1) — As I mentioned in last week’s preview, I always prefer going after younger players during these fall events, for a few reasons: 1) They’re hungrier and (largely) more motivated; 2) Most have played competitive golf more recently than veterans; and 3) They don’t yet grasp that marathon-not-a-sprint mentality of more seasoned peers. That strategy worked last week, and I think it could similarly work for another up-and-comer in Scheffler this week. He led the field in total driving last week and as we’ve seen from the last two Sanderson winners, you either have to drive it long or straight on this course. Both is even better.
Golf Digest editors: Brian Harman (28-1) — When certain players get on hot streaks on the PGA Tour, you want to keep riding them. Brian Harman is one of them. We saw his insane streak of top-10 finishes two seasons ago, which he kept going for about a three-month span. Quietly, Harman is on one of these tears. Harman finished T-3 last week at the Greenbrier, on the heels of a final-round 67. Looking at the stats, Harman is the best in the field over the past 24 rounds in strokes gained/tee-to-green; third in strokes gained/approach and fourth in strokes gained/around the greens. He just needs to get the putter a little hot, and he should contend again.
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Lee Alldrick, FanShare Sports golf expert: Brandt Snedeker (18-1) — Snedeker’s unique pop putting stroke works perfectly on Bermuda greens. In fact, he ranks third in the all-time stats in strokes gained on fast Bermuda greens. His form is also really strong, as he had two top-10s in his past three events, so in a field like this, Snedeker at 18-1 actually provides value.
Results from last week: Four of our experts correctly predicted Joaquin Niemann last week at the 2019 Sanderson Farms Championship (Pat Mayo, Brandon Gdula, Dr. Lou Riccio and Lee Alldrick, hitting him at 22-1). One reader shared that he won more than $3,500 on the bet, congrats to @MCondon!
Results from last season: We correctly predicted eight of the season’s 36 events.
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Sleepers/Dark Horses That Could Win the 2019 Sanderson Farms Championship (odds from FanDuel Sportsbook)
PGA Tour Caddie: Brice Garnett (90-1) — He’s had a top-10 here in the past (T9 in 2015). I think it’s a matter of time for him to peak his head through and win and I think he’s comfortable on this course.
Mayo: Andrew Landry (125-1) — A poor first round sunk him a week ago, but the same reason we liked him last week still applies, and now we get him in a weaker field at longer odds. He smashes par 4s from the 400-450 yard distance, and he has a win at the correlated Valero Texas Open. Good enough for me.
Gdula: Sebastian Munoz (60-1) — Munoz finished seventh last week at the Greenbrier, same as Scheffler, and each of them ranked top-four in strokes gained/tee to green. Munoz has gained strokes with his approach play in four of his past five events and has positive putting splits on Bermuda in his career.
Riccio: Ryan Brehm (130-1) — Brehm closed the Korn Ferry Tour season off strong, winning in July and recording three other top-25 finishes, including a T-5 in Boise. Brehm is consistent with his irons, ranking in the top 20 on tour in greens in regulation. My model is really high on him this week, making his expected odds closer to 25-1. So make sure you don't miss on this.
Sobel: Grayson Murray (70-1) — I was high on Murray in last week, too, and while he hardly triumphed with a T-36 result, he did drive the ball nicely throughout the week. He’s the prototypical high-ceiling/low-floor type of player, even if he didn’t show it last week. You might get a trunk-slam by a mile, but you just as easily might get a title contention.
Golf Digest editors: Wyndham Clark (45-1) — Your definition of a longshot might differ, and that's fine. 45-to-1 isn't the longest shot on the board, but we want to make sure you know how much we like Clark this week. He ranks 19th in this field in strokes gained/Bermuda over his past 50 rounds, per Fantasy National. Clark's heating up, with seven top-20 finishes last season, including a strong finish to the season. A win wouldn't surprise anybody.
Aldrick, FanShare Sports: Matt Jones (70-1) — Jones ranks second in the field for strokes gained/tee-to-green over the last two months. That's propelled him to two top-10s in his last four outings. Jones putts very well on fast Bermuda greens, ranking 20th in the field in strokes gained/putting. He doesn’t have the greatest course history round here, but this is the best golf he’s played for quite some while.
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Players to Fade This Week (who will disappoint)
PGA Tour Caddie: Brandt Snedeker (18-1) — He’s been at home, hasn’t played since the Tour Championship and after a terrific 2018-19 season, I’m not sure how much he’s been working on his game at home. He’s out this week with a new caddie and that might be a little bit of a feeling out process. I don’t know what his normal regimen is this time of year, but again, after a really great season, I’m not sure he’s too inspired to be putting in extra work right now.
Mayo: Joaquin Niemann (12-1) — From a pick to win to a pick to fade. I love Niemann, but how much does he have left in the tank after last week? He might perform well, but asking him to win at this number is a bit much.
Gdula: Brandt Snedeker (18-1) — Snedeker hasn’t played since the Tour Championship and ranks just 105th in strokes gained/off the tee over his past 50 rounds. Most of that is due to a lack of distance, but he’s only 54th in fairways gained. If betting a favorite, I’d rather look to Scheffler, Beyong Hun An, or Lucas Glover for the superior ball-striking.
Riccio: Brandt Snedeker (18-1) — My projected odds on him are in the 60-to-1 range, so you have oddsmakers here inflating the numbers based on name recognition. This is a pass.
Sobel, Action Network: Brandt Snedeker (18-1) — He’s never before teed it up at this event. While I applaud him for putting a new one on his busy schedule, I can’t help but believe that a player of Sneds’ caliber might not be as inspired as we’d want the third man on the outright board to be this week.
Golf Digest editors: Cameron Smith (35-1) — These are really short odds for someone with not a lot of form. Fade him wherever you can this week.
Aldrick, FanShare Sports: Joaquin Niemann (12-1) — Niemann was great last week but it’s hard to follow up your first ever tour win the very next week. Add to that his poor track record putting on fast Bermuda greens and he’s an easy fade.
2019 Sanderson Farms Championship: Matchups
PGA Tour Caddie: Harris English (-125) over Cameron Champ (Sportbet) — Champ is defending his title this week, but he’s struggled mightily since that win. English, meanwhile, has struggled the last couple of years, but snapped out of the funk last week with a T3 – his first top 10 in a long time. He’ll take a little momentum into Jackson and I like him for that reason.
Mayo: Brian Harman (-110) over Cam Smith (DraftKings) — Harman comes in rolling, with his third top-10 finish in his past seven starts. The Aussie lost strokes with his irons for the fourth straight event, and the seventh time in his past nine starts. I'll continue to fade him.
Gdula: Corey Conners (-108) over Cam Smith (FanDuel) — Conners ranks first in the field in strokes gained/tee to green and second in strokes gained/approach over his past 50 rounds on the PGA Tour. Smith ranks 99th in both of them and doesn’t have the accuracy to make up for it.
Riccio: Byeong Hun An (-110) over Scottie Scheffler (DraftKings) — I'll temper the Scottie Scheffler love a little bit. Let's not forget how good Ben An has been this year. Stats-wise, he is consistent both off the tee and around the greens, which is a recipe for success. And he has a larger sample size than simply the past two months or so like Scheffler.
Golf Digest editors: Brian Harman (-110) over Cam Smith (DraftKings) — This feels like oddsmakers haven't caught up to Brian Harman's form, and how weak Cam Smith has been with his irons recently. We're on this with Mayo.
Aldrick, FanShare Sports: Brandt Snedeker (-135) over Joaquin Niemann (Sportbet) — Not only is it very difficult to follow up your first PGA Tour win the very next week but, statistically, Snedeker gains a shot per round on Niemann putting on fast Bermuda greens, so this is a strong play.
Matchup results last week: PGA Tour caddie: 1 for 1 (Scottie Scheffler (+115) over Byeong Hun-An); Mayo and Gdula: 1 for 1 (Each was on Scottie Scheffler (+100) over Cam Smith; Sobel/Action Network: Robert Streb (+100) over Tom Lewis; GD Editors: 1 for 1 (Cameron Tringale (-110) over Branden Grace); Alldrick/FanShare: 1 for 1 (Joaquin Niemann (-115) over Marc Leishma); Riccio: Pushed (J.B. Holmes and Sepp Straka tied).
Matchup results last season: GD Editors: 19 wins, 12 losses, two pushes; PGA Tour Caddie: 19 Ws, 14 Ls; Riccio: 15 Ws, 15 Ls; The Action Network: 11 Ws, 4 Ls; FanShare Sports' Alldrick: 6 Ws, 1 L; Mayo: 14 Ws, 15 Ls, 2 ties; Gdula: 11-19-2
Top 10 (odds from DraftKings Sportsbook)
PGA Tour Caddie: Matt Jones (+500) — He had a top 10 at Greenbrier last week, so we’ll plan for another one this week. He’s a really good ball striker and most Australians putt really good on superfast greens. If they leave them alone, the way it’s trending, the greens are going to be really fast this week in Jackson.
Mayo: Zack Sucher (+2200) — After hitting a long-shot for a top-10 last week, we might as well follow up a long shot Top 10 with another. Like Scheffler, Sucher can’t putt, but he ranks out among the best from the back end of the pack in ball-striking. His 6.4 strokes gained/ball-striking, per Fantasy National, had him eighth in the field at the Greenbrier a week ago. Just pray for some putting luck and you can cash at YUGE odds.
Gdula: Vaughn Taylor (+500) — Taylor has strong finishes at Country Club of Jackson to his name and checks the box in terms of driving accuracy, which can provide a leg up at this course. Taylor also grades out 18th in birdie or better rate over the past 50 rounds on the PGA Tour, according to FantasyNational. Golfers should need to score to contend.
Riccio: Denny McCarthy (+500) — We've seen shorter hitters who hit it consistently off the tee, but are hot putters, win here before -- Peter Malnati, Cody Gribble, Ryan Armour. Denny McCarthy is one of the hottest putters on tour. This is the kind of event where he could continue to shine.
Sobel, Action Network: Emiliano Grillo (+450) — In a way, Grillo reminds me a bit of Rickie Fowler, who sometimes needs to play an event with a weaker field, just to gain some confidence in being one of the most talented players there. He’s sort of in this purgatory where he’s not quite on the same level as the elite players on the PGA Tour, but he’s more talented than most others. Throw in the fact that his lone win came during the fall part of the schedule four years ago, and I like him to ooze that confidence this week.
Golf Digest editors: Vaughn Taylor (+500) — We're on this with Gdula. Taylor's results in the past at Country Club of Jackson, plus his form this year, lead us to some attractive odds at 5-1.
Aldrick, FanShare Sports: Harris English (+750) — English comes in off of an excellent third-place finish last week. He’s now missed just one cut in his last 12 PGA Tour events. The timing of this hot streak is perfect as he’ll be teeing it up this week at a course that uses his favorite putting surface. English ranks 6th in the field in strokes gained/putting on fast Bermuda greens.
Top-10 results last week: Mayo: 1 for 1 (+1600 on Robby Shelton); Sobel: 1 for 1 (+350 on Scottie Scheffler); everyone else: 0 for 1
Top-10 results last season: Mayo: 10 for 31; GD Editors: 10 for 30; Gdula: 7 for 29; Riccio: 6 for 30; PGA Tour Caddie: 6 for 31; Action Network: 4 for 13; FanShare: 4 for 7
DraftKings lineups
Mayo: Along with Scottie Scheffler, there’s Corey Conners at 9,600. Conners was a winner at the Valero and second here last year. He's another tee to green monster who can’t putt. Conners is first in ball-striking over the past 50 rounds, his saving grace on the greens may be the switch to Bermuda. He’s not a good putter on Bermuda but, it is his least worst surface. Kevin Streelman is accurate, has also had success at Valero in the past and seems wildly underpriced in a field comprised of rookies and non-TOUR members. Plus, he’s fifth in strokes gained/ball-striking in this field over the past 50 rounds.
Here's who I'd build my lineups around on DraftKings this week: Scottie Scheffler ($9,900); Corey Conners ($9,600); Kevin Streelman ($7,900); Andrew Landry ($7,000); Zack Sucher ($6,600).
Riccio: My lineup this week:
Joaquin Niemann ($11,300); Aaron Wise ($8,500); Bronson Burgoon ($8,200); Luke List ($8,000); Chesson Hadley ($7,300); Ryan Brehm ($6,700).
Golf Digest Editors: We're fading the entire $10,000 range here, willing to bet that Joaquin Niemann doesn't repeat, and Brandt Snedeker doesn't take this down. Even if he does, we see all six guys making the cut. You have strong win equity in the top three plays, and Sebastian Munoz has been solid all year, so he's a safe bet to make the cut. Cameron Tringale is a favorite DFS play of late, too, with his return to form. And we're willing to bet D.J. Trahan brings his hot Korn Ferry results into a venue where he finished T-7 last year and T-10 in 2015.
Scottie Scheffler ($9,900); Brian Harman ($9,700); Wyndham Clark ($8,400); Sebastian Munoz ($7,900); Cameron Tringale ($7,300); D.J. Trahan ($6,800).
Alldrick: Here's a lineup build I like this week: Brandt Snedeker ($10,700); Vaughn Taylor ($9,300); Harris English ($7,800); Matt Jones ($7,600); Jason Dufner ($7,500); Jimmy Walker ($7,100).
FanShare Sports' Under The Radar DFS Pick of the Week — Jimmy Walker (FanDuel: $8,400; DraftKings: $7,100) — You can buy low on Walker, who has missed his last four cuts. However, just extend the framing out a little, and the stats paint a bigger picture. The 2017 PGA champion ranks 10th in the field this week for Opportunities Gained over the last two months. And he ranks 12th in the field this week for strokes gained/putting on fast Bermuda surfaces, which means he should be able to convert those opportunities.
Here's a look at who's buzzing this week, according to FanShare Sports.
FanDuel lineups
Gdula: Joaquin Niemann ($11,800) should be a lock for your head-to-head and double-ups but should be rostered on nearly half of all tournament lineups. You can gain a leg up if you avoid him in large tournaments and he has a post-win letdown.
I’m building lineups around second-tier options Scottie Scheffler ($11,000) and Vaughn Taylor ($10,200) this week and eyeing up Cameron Tringale ($8,800) and Brian Stuard ($8,400) as top-tier value plays.
Riccio: My FanDuel lineup: Joaquin Niemann ($11,800); Aaron Wise ($9,800); Luke List ($9,700); Bronson Burgoon ($9,500); Chesson Hadley ($8,900); Ryan Brehm ($8,200).
About our experts
Dr. Lou Riccio, a PhD senior lecturer, teaches rational decision making at Columbia's Graduate School of Business and has served on the USGA's handicap research team for three decades. His predictive analysis and modeling helps him make expert picks for our column.
Pat Mayo is known as one of the pre-eminent experts in daily-fantasy sports and golf handicapping specifically. Mayo is a 17-time fantasy sports-writers association finalist, the most of any writer this decade, and Mayo won the 2019 Fantasy Sports Writing Association Daily Fantasy Writer of the Year and Podcast of the Year awards, along with the Fantasy Sports Trade Association Best Video award. Mayo is on the board of governors at www.fantasynational.com. Here’s a link to watch his complete DraftKings preview of the 2019 Wyndham Championship.
Brandon Gdula, a senior editor and analyst for NumberFire, a FanDuel daily-fantasy analysis company, recently won the 2018 fantasy sports-writers association Golf Writer of the Year (congrats, Brandon!). Gdula also co-hosts the DFS Heat Check podcast.
Lee Alldrick of FanShare Sports started out writing an article highlighting the best bargain plays for fantasy golf under his twitter handle @DKGolfBargains. His success at this prompted FanShare Sports to enlist him as a guest writer, which evolved into him writing the weekly Under The Radar article. As a UK based expert, Alldrick’s insight into European Tour regulars and low priced, low owned plays has provided an invaluable edge for readers when it comes to DFS GPPs.
Jason Sobel is a senior writer for The Action Network. To read The Action Network's full betting breakdown for the Sanderson Farms, click here.
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Celebrity GolfersSeptember 19, 2019
Tony Romo's latest PGA Tour appearance could cause him to miss a big NFL game
Tony Romo playing in a PGA Tour event is nothing new. But for the first time, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback will tee it up in a tournament during the NFL season. In other words, he could wind up skipping his day job for a chance at his dream job.
Romo will compete in next week's Safeway Open (Sept. 26-29), the third event of the 2019-'20 PGA Tour season. And the Napa Valley tournament coincides with the Sept. 29 NFL game between the Bears and Vikings in Chicago, where Romo is scheduled to be for CBS.
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Either Romo's bosses at CBS are really understanding, or they're simply being pretty realistic. After all, it's highly unlikely Romo, who accepted a sponsor invite into the event back in July, will make the weekend cut at Silverado Resort and Spa based on his three prior PGA Tour starts.
According to the New York Post's Andrew Marchand, CBS has a contingency plan to pair someone else—the network isn't saying who—with Jim Nantz in the booth if Romo makes the cut. If he misses the cut, the popular play-predicting analyst will fly Friday night from California to Chicago for normal Saturday prep ahead of Sunday's important NFC North tilt. Marchand reports CBS didn't allow Romo to miss work for a tournament last year.
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This will be the second consecutive year that a former pro athlete is in the field at the Safeway Open. Last year, retired MLB pitcher Mark Mulder shot respectable rounds of 75 and 74 in missing the cut. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Stephen Curry turned down a sponsor's invite to play this year. He'll play with Phil Mickelson in Wednesday's pro-am.
While Romo's forays on the PGA Tour have been mostly disappointing, he's had his moments, including an eagle during a first-round 76 at this year's AT&T Byron Nelson. He has also been dominating the celebrity golf circuit, successfully defending his title at the American Century Championship—against a field that included Mulder and Curry—at Lake Tahoe in July.
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Home / Contract Awards / Navy Picks 14 for Potential $900M in C5ISR R&D IDIQs
Navy Picks 14 for Potential $900M in C5ISR R&D IDIQs
Elizabeth Leigh April 4, 2013 Contract Awards, News
The U.S. Navy has awarded 14 companies contracts potentially worth up to $899, 788, 000 combined to research, develop and produce capabilities for C5ISR (command, control, communications, computers, combat systems, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Awardees will also compete for task orders to R&D, build, test and evaluate capabilities for information operations and enterprise information services, the Defense Department said Wednesday.
Cumulative, estimated ceiling values of the contracts’ initial base years total $179, 957, 600.
Winning contractors include:
Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH)
CACI International (NYSE: CACI)
Centurum Information Technology
Computer Sciences Corp. (NYSE: CSC)
Engility Corp. (NYSE: EGL)
Glotech
Honeywell Technology Solutions
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT)
ManTech International (NASDAQ: MANT)
M.C. Dean
Qinetiq North America
Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAI)
Scientific Research Corp.
Sotera Defense Solutions
Each of the indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee, performance-based multiple-award contracts contain provisions for fixed-price-incentive and firm-fixed-price task orders.
The Navy received 16 offers for the contracts through a full and open competition on the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center’s e-Commerce Central and the FedBizOpps websites.
Work under the base year will occur through March 2014 and could extend to March 2018 if all options are exercised.
At the time of award, the Navy will obligate $25, 000 in fiscal 2013 SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic’s working capital funds and divide them among the awardees.
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From Spotlight: Find an Agent & View Homes
Q&A Series on Facebook: How to Buy a Home Step-By-Step
Your questions answered: four Q&As on Facebook with real estate experts.
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NLRB Issues Ruling on Joint Employers
by Human Resources Plus | Sep 16, 2015 | Laws and Regulations
On August 27th, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a ruling that greatly expands the definition and scope of joint employers. Now, the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and other experts believe this pivotal redefinition will pave the way for franchisee employees and contract workers to more easily unionize and may cause rifts in the relationships between larger corporations and franchisees, staffing agencies and contractors.
The case before the NLRB involved a California recycling center and a staffing agency used by the center to provide workers. The NLRB ruled that the recycling center and the staffing agency are the “joint employers,” rather than solely the staffing agency, of the affected outsourced workers at the center and both companies are responsible for any alleged labor violations. According to the NLRB, the recycling center “exercised sufficient control over hiring, firing, discipline, supervision, and work hours to qualify as a joint employer.”
All companies that provide “temporary” workers and franchisees of larger companies, such as casual and fast food restaurants, and the “parent” companies that control employees “indirectly through an intermediary, or whether it has reserved the authority to do so,” are now joint employers, per the NLRB ruling. The original case before the NLRB was brought by the Teamsters Union in an effort to bring the recycling center in question to the negotiating table as a joint employer. In addition to labor violations, parent companies are now also required to deal with trade unions representing the outsourced workers and can both be held liable for anti-union activities, including preventing or attempting to interfere with worker unionization efforts.
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Manitowoc organizations lend hand after hurricanes
Tramontina sent 137 skids of supplies to hurricane victims and the Humane Society has accepted 10 dogs rescued from Florida after Hurricane Irma.
Manitowoc organizations lend hand after hurricanes Tramontina sent 137 skids of supplies to hurricane victims and the Humane Society has accepted 10 dogs rescued from Florida after Hurricane Irma. Check out this story on htrnews.com: http://htrne.ws/2yhLitP
Alisa M. Schafer, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 7:10 a.m. CT Sept. 22, 2017 | Updated 7:16 a.m. CT Sept. 22, 2017
A truck is loaded with supplies to help people in Texas after Hurricane Harvey. The supplies were collected during a Manitowoc community drive sponsored by Tramontina US Cookware Sept. 6.(Photo: Photo provided by Tramontina USA)
MANITOWOC - As people in Texas and Florida begin picking up the pieces of their lives devastated by hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Manitowoc businesses and organizations are coming together to send them much-needed supplies and offer help.
Tramontina US Cookware in Manitowoc organized a community drive to collect supplies for people in Houston Sept. 6. After an all-day event, they collected 137 skids of supplies, 45 of which were water, 19 for food and 27 for toiletries and cleaning supplies.
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“I want to recognize the good heart of our Wisconsin associates, vendor partners, community and volunteers,” Tramontina USA President and CEO Antonio Galafassi wrote in a thank you letter Sept. 13. “Your generosity and goodwill are making a great impact in the lives of residents who have faced the consequences of this unprecedented natural disaster.”
The supplies were transported to Tramontina USA in Sugar Land, Texas, and distributed to those in need.
Lakeshore Humane Society accepted 10 dogs rescued from Florida after Hurricane Irma. Those and six other dogs and 30 cats were previously shelter animals before the storm devastated the area and were flown to Wisconsin to be distributed in various animal shelters with room for them.
Adoption applications are being accepted for the rescued dogs from Florida.
The LHS is looking for public donations of money to fund spay and neuter surgeries and to buy needed food and possible medications. To donate, visit www.lakeshorehuman.org/ways-to-give/make-a-donation, or mail a check to 1551 N. Eighth St., Manitowoc, WI 54220.
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Nepali Wishes
Nepali Names
The Untold Secret History Of True Love & Pilgrimage Place, Budha Subba Temple Dharan, Nepal
Budha Subba Temple: – Dharan is a beautiful city in eastern Nepal surrounded by hills. This city has something to offer guests. It is famous not only for its natural beauties and religious places but also for its unique sense of style and fashion.
It is located in the southern foothills of the Mahabharat mountain range, about 40 km north of the city of Biratnagar, at an altitude of 349 m above sea level. On three sides (from the west, north, and east) the city is surrounded by mountains, and in the south, it is limited by the Charkose Jhari forest.
On the eastern outskirts of the city flows the Seuti River, and on the western outskirts – the Shardu River. Dharan is an important trading center between the mountainous region (in the north) and the plains of the physical and geographical region of Terai (in the south). The nearest airport is Biratnagar.
Attractions of Dharan
Some of the attractions of Dharan are:
Bhedetar:
This beautiful mountain village can be reached in twenty minutes from the main bazaar of Dharan. Bhedetar has cool weather all year round, which is why the residents of Dharana like to hide here from the summer heat.
The Charles Point observation deck, located on a hilltop, offers panoramic views of the fort, waterfalls, and forests. Pathibhara Temple and Namaste Jharna Falls are the main attractions that attract pilgrims and tourists.
Namye:
CNN called the small village of Namye, where the Maghars live, one of the 12 best unknown places. The picturesque village is a 20-minute walk uphill from Bhedatar.
It is an ideal place to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city. Friendly locals, beautiful views and mouth-watering local cuisine served at roadside cafes will make your trip to this village unforgettable.
The Nirvana Country Club Dharan Golf Club has the cheapest membership – Rs. 2,000 per month.
Therefore, golf ceases to seem like an expensive sport. If you love golf, then Nirvana Country Club is a must-see. Be sure you will not regret your decision!
Institute of Medical Sciences:
BP Koirala Institute of Medical Sciences occupies a rather large territory and is one of the most famous healthcare institutes in Nepal.
You can walk along with its territory, it is good for health. This is best done in the evening when a cool breeze gently strokes your face.
Local pub:
Dharan is one of the most fashionable and stylish cities in Nepal. The best way to watch the latest trends in the city is to visit a local pub.
Most establishments close at 8 p.m., but there are several places with live music that are open until 10 p.m.
Pilgrimage to the holy places:
In Dharan are the famous temples of Dantakali, Pindeshvor, Budha Subba and Pancha Kanya. In these temples, rituals, fairs, and various events are held.
It is believed that in the temple of Dantakali, the sacred tooth of Sati Devi, the wife of the god Shiva, is kept.
Picnic in Jalambar Park:
There are several public parks in Dharan, among which Jalambar Park is a great place for a picnic. Dharan is truly a paradise for pork barbecue lovers.
Introduction of Budhasubba Temple and Bijayapur
Bijaypur is the hill and settlement on the east of the present Dharan. Prior to the unification of Nepal, it was the capital of the state of Limbuwan and it was also the headquarters of the Limbuwan Territory. It is clear from the Puranas and the people that four names are synonymous to Bijayapur.
The names are Rudraksharanya, Vedipur, Vijayapur, and Shitshail. Rudraksharanya Mahatmya has promoted its religious significance by giving it the name of Rudraksharanyama. Since Bijayapur is a forest of many Rudraksha.
Ghanti (Bell)
Similarly, it is said that as bijayapur was once ruled by Sen king Bijaya Sen so its name remained bijayapur. It has been said in the Rudraksharanya Mahatmya that peaceful cold airflow here so it is also referred to as Shitshail. And the story of why it is known as Vedapur is associated with the Mahabharata.
However, since the story is not mentioned in the Mahabharata, the scholars who have been investigating the whereabouts and the origin of the story have not been written to this day. An analysis of the history of Bijayapur based on the Puranas and the people is as follows.
A. In Purana, Bijayapur:
The evidence of Rudraksharanya from the Vedic period is ample. There are fourteen main forests mentioned in connection with the bath performed on Rishitarpini Purnima. The first thing Yogi Narhari Nath brought to the publication was that Rudraksharanya was in Bijayapur.
He received some ancient texts including Rudraksharanya Mahatmya at the house of Tari Prasad Baral, who lives in Dhankuta Kurulegaon. Mahashiva came to rest in this area, which stretched from Koshi to Dus Yojana, to eliminate fatigue after killing Tripurasur.
At the moment where he rested, Mahashiva was thrilled with joy and his cheerful tears dropped. As soon as they burst into tears, they turned to Rudraksha. From these four Rudraksha, the Rudraksha trees became viscous and over time they became the Rudraksha forests.
Sacred thread in bamboo trees
It is also stated in the Rudraksharanya Mahatmya Chapter 10 that the place immediately after the touching by the holy foot of Mahashiva became gold.
Here, as the cool breeze was blowing, it had exhausted the fatigue of Maha shiva. In this regard, Majashiva named the place as Shitshail. Another mention is that it is called Bijayapur because of the residence of Bijayi Maharudra.
B. Bijayapur in folklores:
The stories mentioned in these Puranas have also been imported into folktales. One of the tales is that Shivaji slept here for an era. Whatever area his body touched turned to gold.
In this connection, another story is about the waterfall in the north. It is said that Shivaji was sleeping here while his jatas were stationed in the north. At that time, the Ganges flowing through his Jata or hair was falling from this cliff. Today it is called Sevtikhola.
The river, which is the pillar of the pilgrimage, is also named Shiv Ganga. This area is still called Shivajata. Here, pilgrims come from far away to bathe. It is said that the Pandavas took gold from this place for the expense of the Rajasuya Yagya.
A lady is tying thread in bamboo trees
Later, all the treasures they had taken buried here before ascending to heaven. Another popular saying is that the Pandavas came to this holy place of Pindeshwar and performed the famous Rajusuya Yagya. Since the fire of the sacrifice has melted the gold, Bhimasen had brought the clay from khandbari and pour on top.
Since that time Bijayapur has been in the form as we see today. The clay and the stones are reddish in Bijayapur due to the fire of this Yagya. There is another saying in it again – the Pandavas were in secret, and they found the clue of this golden mountain.
In this holy land, they want to perform the Yagya. But since gold cannot be rested by feet. So bhimsen brought clay from Sankhuwasabha and pour on top of it. Then he built an altar there and performed the Yagya. After the sacrifice was made, they eradicated the altar and established the Shivalinga from above.
From that point on, the area was called Vedipur. The Shivilang that they founded was called Pandeshwar and eventually became Pindeshwar. Both these stories confirm that the land of Rudrakshyaranya was made of gold.
And that the soil was brought from Sankhuwasabha, to the northwest, to retrieve it. Though the story is not mentioned in Mahabharata so the story itself originated from the place only.
Budha Subba Temple
In this case, the soil of Vijayapur which is very different from the adjoining areas and is similar to that seen in Sankhuwasabha. And even the appearance of the mountain seemed to be collected in a pile hiding something. It would not be unusual for the religious people of that time to create such stories.
The conquest of Bijayapur must have increased especially during the reign of the Senbansi kings. Narahari Nath and Lakshmi Acharya have made it clear that the Rudraksharanya Mahatmya which they obtained from Tarini Prasad Baral who was the Purohit or the astrologer of the Sen Kings.
This means that the Rudraksharanya Mahatmya was created in the efforts during the senkings. And the composer made full use of the Puranas and the Vedas in order to make Bijayapur a sanctuary. Due to the same mention, a lot of excitement was prevalent in Bijayapur.
Eventually, geography and its features were painted accordingly. Its geographical position is immediately evident in the fact that it is cold in Bijayapur, which is connected with the Terai. Bijayapur is a small hill attached to the Terai.
Entry Door For Budha Subba Mandir
This place is higher than the Terai and it also feels windy. Even with the red soil of this mountain, the geological explanation can be done in such a way that there was already a flat red soil with all the three planks of Rudrakshyaranya. A plain sloping land with two rivers flowing from the two corners.
These two rivers cut the upper scarlet from both sides, leaving only this red mountain. Looking at the current nature of Sardu and Seuti, this is hardly fiction. This is certainly an interesting topic for geographers.
Introduction of Budhasubba Temple
Budha Subba Temple is a well known religious temple of the eastern Nepal people. It is situated in Bijayapur of Dharan, Nepal. It is believed to fulfill the wishes and bring good luck to the people visiting there.
Especially on Saturday, devotees and worshippers sacrifice pigs, chicken, and many other animals as their offering for the God of the temple. Not only local but devotees from national and international nations visit the temple with their enormous faith.
An additional feature of this temple is the enclosure of non-tip bamboo. Dharan Bijayapur’s ancient temple is considered to be an important temple for Kiranti devotees. Within the old temple, there are two earthen bases raised in the temple, which is worshipped by the devotees as Budha Subba and Budhi Subbeni.
According to historian Iman Singh Chemjong, Bijayapur was the capital of the then Kirant Kingdom of king Bijayanarayan. According to others, Bijayapur was named after Sen King Bijaya. This temple is considered to be one of the most unique temples in the world. Where there is a temple, there is no idol. Along with this, the temple is offered pigs as well as wine.
The bamboo, which has no tip, is found at the site of some former Seuti river basin from the Dantakali temple. The absence of the tip of the bamboos is believed to be due to Budha Subba who had broken the tips off the bamboo.
In this temple, not only the kirantis but devotees of other religions vow and sacrifice the animals. The Budha Subba Temple is the tombstone of King Buddhi Karnaraya Khebang, the last Limbu king of Limbuwan. He was taken to Bijaypur- Dharan for negotiation, then killed by the assassins of King Prithvi Narayan Shah of the Kingdom of Nepal.
The Soul of Buddhi Karna Raya Khebang is believed to wander around the area of his tomb around Bijaypur and was said to be a friendly and helpful spirit.
Getting blissful Tika
So local Limbu people started worshiping the soul like the old king (Subba or Haang means King in Limbu language) believing to be good luck. Bijaypur was the capital of Morang and the political and economic center of eastern Nepal.
In the vicinity of the temple, people first write their names in the bamboos. It is believed that the young couple who came to visit the temple returned only after writing the name on the bamboo.
As they hope that their love affair would be successful by writing their names in the bamboos. However, this practice has proved to be corrosive for the bamboos. So for their preservation, the committee of the temple has banned from writing on the bamboo.
Devotees also tie the yarn on the bamboo for their vows and wills to be fulfilled soon.
History of Origin
Budhasubba and his sister Subbini used to play hunting on the mountain with pellet bow and clay pellet. One day, when they were aiming to hit the crow, the bamboo tip broke due to the clay pellet hit by Budhasubba. Since that day, the tip of the bamboo didn’t grow.
So Budha Subba stopped hunting and buried his pellet bow under the earth. He then meditated there where the temple now stands. His sister Subbini’s temple is also nearby.
Buddhikarna Rai Khebang
According to Iman Singh Chemjong, this is the tomb of the last Limbu king Buddhikarn Khebang of Morang. During the unification of the kingdom, Prithvi Narayan Shah diplomatically killed the king in Bijayapur.
So his followers came to worship for the dead by erecting the tomb for the eternal peace of the soul of the king. According to the people, Karni Rai Khebang started helping people through spirit. Local Limbu started worshiping as a good influence of the king’s spirit.
The tomb is venerated as a Kiranteshwar Mahadev. According to some, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati came to Bijayapur while hunting as the kiranti King and queen in the disguised form of Khewasang. And Yuvasamang where they kept their bows and performed penance.
At that time, they understood the beginning of Kaliyug and vanished. This incident is called Budhasubba in the Kiranti language. The bamboo sprouted without the tip from the bow.
The Budhasubba is also described as a mausoleum of Eklavya who had participated in the Mahabharata war from the Kaurava side. Once upon a time, brave soldier Eklavya came to this place roaming around and rested in solitary confinement in contemplation.
His followers then entombed him and later renamed his tomb as Budha Subba. They began to worship the temple as Siddhapith and even started preaching.
It is said that Budhasubba is said to be Yalambahang and Eklavya who are the same. But in Mahabharata, Eklavya and Yalambahang are supposed to be different characters.
Some other historians believe that Eklavya while intended to participate in the Mahabharata war later meditated in the temple. As he thought that no matter who won or lost in the war, it would be brothers only.
So he came to Himalaya and from there reach Budhasubba and done his penance. But he could not bear the cold of Budhasubba so he took the samadhi. His tomb is now worshipped as the Budhasubba.
Some other legend
According to some legend, it is also said that Budhasubba is actually the tomb of Magar Kazi. These legends have originated because there is a tradition of Magars being the priests of the temple.
In the surrounding areas including Dharan in eastern Nepal, the story of Budha Subba is prevalent in people’s lives. He is portrayed as a hunter with pellet bow and clay pellet. It is also a tradition to worship him as a deity.
The fame of Budha Subba is also found in the Bhogtene, Tadi and Bhawar regions of Dharan. Therefore, in the beginning, it is believed that Budhasubba was the ruler or heir of this region, whose fame is believed to have increased immensely.
According to some other legend, Budhasubba was known initially as Siddhababa but later he was known as Subba and then Budhasubba.
People of all faiths come to it because the story of the Buddhasubba temple origin is connected in all angles, historical and modern. In addition to the peasants, people of Vedic tradition and Buddhist faith also visit the Buddhasubba temple.
Structure of the Temple
The Budhasubba temple is of the normal type. In the earthen pile of temple worship, many types of the trident are buried and bells are hung. It is customary to sacrifice a chicken and a pig.
There is a belief that giving him animal sacrifices, Budhasubba would give his devotees happiness and prosperity. Therefore, every Saturday there is a crowd of devotees offering animal sacrifices.
Budha Subba Mandir
What is strange is that in this temple only the male animal is sacrificed. While in the temple of his sister Subbini which is next to the Budha Subba temple, only the female chicken is sacrificed.
The Budhasubba temple is pagoda-style and the roof is covered with bronze. Clay pellet is abundant in the Budhasubba area. It is believed to have been built and used by the Budhasubba. It is also used by local residents as a means of curing illness.
Meanwhile, at Hasina Simsar, located at Sundarpur in Morang, also has a common temple of Buddhasubba. In this area, there is a belief that Bijayapur Budhasubba used to come for hunting.
According to legend, it is believed that if three pair of yarn is tied at three places of the bamboo in the vicinity of the temple. The wishes of the devotees get fulfilled quickly.
Therefore, the bamboo in the temple premises has been surrounded by wire mesh. There the devotees seem to have tied different colored ropes. As modern as it may be, when people arrive at the temple premises, they buy yarn rope and tie it around the bamboo wire.
Regardless of the modernity of man, religious belief and faith still remain in his heart. This is explained by a string of bamboo thread in the temple premises. The thread ropes are so large in number that there is no longer any place for the new cord to tie.
The atmosphere of the temple is also very attractive. Upon arriving here, a calm, cool atmosphere gives positive energy to a person. This place seems like a piece of heaven as mentioned in the religious texts. Though so attractive and religiously important, the place has been obscured by a lack of publicity.
How to reach Budhasubba Temple
Budhasubba Temple can be reached by bus from Pokhara to Dharan. Every day the bus leaves from Pokhara at 4:30. After reaching Dharan Bazar, one can take reserve Tempu from there and reach the Buddha Subba Temple in 15 minutes.
Who or What is Budhasubba?
When you come to Bijayapur in the city of Dharan, you will hear a lot of people talking about Budha Subba. You will be amazed to hear the name of Budha Subba whose name resembles the name of a general person.
But who is worshipped as the deity and that too in Hindu traditional way. In other temples usually, there are brahmins as the priests of the temple. But here all the priests are Magars. So who exactly is Budha Subba.
It is said that Budha Subba is a Sidhbaba who used to go hunting in Bijayapur. It is also said that he was here as an altar guard during the sacrifice Yagya of the Pandavas.
Thus he is considered a supernatural being who is worshiped in this Bijayapur area. It is still disputed that it was Siddhababa who is worshiped in such a manner. Nowhere has an authentic fact been found. Some quotations call this mausoleum as Yalmohang’s tomb.
There are also legends to take Yalmohang as Eklavya. Legends have that Eklavya after being defeated by Krishna and Balrama in Dwarka disappeared in the ocean of Dwarka to save his life. He had come to the Himalayas, his homeland, to die in old age.
When he reached to Rudraksharanya, a Supreme Tapovumi, he lived here and was buried later.
In Rudraksharanya Mahatmya, it is said that one of the disgraced Brahmin of Kerala came to Rudrakshyaranya. And his body was buried under Rudraksha so he received Rudralok and his tomb is located here.
Other than this mention, no such tombs and biographies of these saints are mentioned anywhere in the Puranas. It is clear from this that the man named Budhusubba was not from the Mahabharata and Bhatabhunge period. There may be some siddhababa of a later period.
The story of Ekalavya mentioned in Rudraksharanya and the context of the fallen Bahun mausoleum may not be consistent with this.
Yogendra Timilsina and Gopal Raj Joshi, who has studied the area, have stated that he was a brave warrior who received the status of Subba from a king of the Shaha dynasty.
They have not presented any historical evidence in this regard and have stated that these theories are the basis of some other legend. In fact, no concession to this context has been found. In fact, history is very clear in this part of the post-Shah Dynasty.
History does not indicate the existence of such an extraordinary man. If this man was some Sidhababa, then the question arises who exactly was he. History is silent about this too.
The historian F. Hamilton has made it known that he might be Budhikarn Rai, the last minister of the last king of the Sen dynasty. In the book ‘Human Origin and Khewa Dynasty’, genealogist and author Lokendra Bahadur Tigela strongly disagreed with F Hamilton’s view.
A boy is posing in front of thread in bamboo trees
With some compelling evidence, he had presented the fact that Budhasubba was not Buddhikarna Rai but he was Bhartavir belonged to the Tigela Khewa Dynasty. He was the eldest son of Illihang and his eldest wife born in 1822 B. S.
Illihang was the 9th generation of ancestor Muktihang of Dhankuta Hatikharka. He was also an archer from his childhood, and once made two bows from a 5-foot-long bamboo. One he put it in a house, and other he took it with him and went hunting to Bijayapur with Magars named Dixang and Boxing.
But there he mentions that he missed his aim. So thinking his time was up, he left his bow and took samadhi. Finally, there is some evidence to prove that Bhartavir is Budhasubba.
Of which, the descendants of the sixth generation of Bhartavir and the descendants of allied Magars brought the left bow of the house in the temple and worshipped it in the temple. So the priest of the temple was Magar.
Inside the Budha Subba Temple
In this book, the name of Buddhikarna Rai is very honored. The historical facts given in it are more carefully presented. It is mentioned that Buddhikarna Rai can be the only person who can get in line with the legend of Budhasubba.
Buddhikarna Rai died in 1831 B. S. And Bhartavir born on 1812 B. S. These dates seem to be contemporary with each other.
In spite of this, it is worth noting that Bhartavir, whose personality does not appear at that height as of Buddhikarna Rai to be considered as Budhasubba. In simple terms, if Budhasubba is the great man as he is considered to be then the idea that Buddhikarna Rai was that person must have been strong.
Although the term “Subba” is currently used by the Limbus to denote their ethnicity. The term was the name given to the post by the Sen Kings to their officers. Such words include Raya, Subha, Chautariya, and Diwan. Raya later became Rai and Subha later became Subba.
According to that book, Bhartavir was a Sidhababa not a man of governmental rank. But Buddhikarn was the Prime Minister.
It is not unusual for an imaginary person to become a supernatural man because its basis is superstition. But here Budhasubba who is considered to be the legendary person worth of worshipping who is only the person of 200 years ago. If Buddhikarna Rai was the person then the reason for this may be interesting.
Hundreds of Bells
Budhikarni Rai was the son of Bichitra Rai and the minister of Kamdatta Sen. Kamdatta Sen did not have a good relationship with the Rai. This fight was ancestral. Buddhikarni’s father Bichitra Rai had driven the king to the Bhot and when he returned, the kingdom was divided into two parts.
In a divided country, Kamdatta sen became king of Morang Vijayapur. After this incident, Bichitra Rai died and his son became a minister. The son Buddhikarna was no less than his father. He forced the king to leave the country and seek refuge in the East India Company.
But the king did not get any help from the company government and took some troops and attacked Vijaypur. He was king. He was accepted as king again. But Kamadatta Sen deceived and killed Buddhikarna Rai’s brother Buddhakarna in pursuit of his ego.
Holy thread in bamboo trees
Buddhikarna did not tolerate this, and for a few days, he remained undercover and deceived the king with the help of his men. Then Buddhikarna made Raghunathsen, uncle of Kamdatta sen, as the king. He was also very afraid of Buddhikarna and sought the help of the British to end him forever.
Later, the king himself had to flee when his deception was known. Buddhikarna made Karnasen as the king who was the king of Chaudandi later succeeded by king Prithvi Narayan Shah. Buddhikarna assumed the title of ‘Rajbhar Samarth’ and became the successor of Vijayapur in 1770 A. D.
At the same time, the Gorkhali under the leadership of Abhiman Singh attacked Bijayapur. King Karnasen knew about the attack but Buddhikarna didn’t think such an attack would take place.
As it was a mid-year monsoon, and even the Koshi river was flooded. He was forced to flee to India as he could not take measures for his defense. The king had already fled to India to save his offspring from the attack.
Even he lost his kingdom, Buddhikarna tried to regain control of the kingdom and seek help from the East India Company. He visited Bijayapur from time to time in hopes of getting help from his people.
Area of Budha Subba Temple
The Gorkhalis knew this and planned to kill him. The local people were always ready to assist in the organization’s work and to give him shelter underground. The Magar priests of the Sens followed him with similar reverence.
In this regard, it can be said that the local people were very impressed with the bravery of Buddhikarna. As he seeking help from the foreigners bravely engaged in such a dangerous task to return his land. This man was certainly an ideal man for all Kirantis and overall he was a beloved leader of the local people.
The imagination of the supernatural forces must surely have been aroused upon the person who is seen today in one place and in many places the next day. This kind of man must be worshipped later on by the people.
The Gorkhalis learned that Buddhikarna was organizing inside the state to overthrow the gorkhali king. They arrested him in the village chiefs’ house one day. He died in prison.
In the above book of the Khewa Limbu family, author Lokendra Bahadur Tigela has stated that he was killed by a gun on the spot. This is how history has said about the end of Buddhikarna. It is alleged that he is Budha Subba because his body was buried on the hill of Bijayapur and his devotees worshipped the place where he was buried.
True Love symbol thread at bamboo trees
In the entire history of Bijayapur, Buddhikarna was the most powerful wise and capable Kirat representative. He was the symbol of the entire Limbuwan nationality.
Although he was old, he was a tireless warrior. In this case, the historical figure of any Kirat tribe was Buddhasubba, while that person can be Buddhikarna.
Budhasubba Temple and bamboo without a tip
Dharan is a city of natural and religious importance. Along with Dharan, Bijayapur is considered as a landmark. According to historian Emansingh Chemjong, the period of the reign of King Bijayanarayan Rai and then Bijayapur was considered as the capital of the state of Kiranti.
There are different opinions on how the name of Bijayapur was originated. Some historians have said as the kingdom was ruled by King Bijaya of the Sen dynasty. Therefore, it is said that the name Bijayapur stuck to the place.
There are various famous temples in Dharan. For example, Budhasubba, DantaKali, Pindeshwari. Among them, the importance of the Budhasubba and the bamboo which tip is absent is of vital importance.
It is believed that Siddhababa or Budhasubba was not actually God but he was a simple Hunter. But some regarded him as the deity from the very beginning. The day when he was going to vanish, he shoots the arrow from his bow. From that arrow sprout the bamboo.
A little kid is worshiping
Therefore, the bamboo around the temple has no tip. Other reasons that many wise men give regarding the missing tip of the bamboos in the vicinity of the temple are:
While Budhasubba taught his disciples to use a bow, the tips of the bamboos were targeted and cut off.
The Budhasubba had disappeared one day from this place with a bow made of bamboo, and these bamboos grew from the same bow.
Earlier Pandavas did the Yagya in this place and buried many Lingas made from bamboos. These Lingas later grew to be the bamboos that are present in the vicinity of the temple.
Such bamboo does not grow anywhere. It is cut only once a year on the previous day of Chandipurna. But they have moved anywhere. This kind of bamboo should not be taken off the end and should not be used for any other purpose.
The young bamboo has tops, but after being scraped, the tops dry up. The cause for these is yet to be discovered.
Chautari
Budhasubba as the symbol of love
Though the Buddhasubba temple is linked to the Mahabharata mythology, kirantis or thebwang, it does not add to the love story. However, there are some well-known reasons why the Buddhasubba temple becomes a temple of love.
The lush, quiet and secluded place of the Budhasubba vicinity should be the reason why lovers here come to tie the thread on the bamboo.
The temple complex is an attractive area surrounded by the bamboo hut. As people reach this temple, they can feel the romantic environment. So the temple may have gradually become the temple of love.
When the coupe times the thread on the bamboo, some kind of faith arises in their heart. That only better and positive things will happen from now on. When the desire for the love of the couple fulfills, it seems as if Budhasubba has heard their prayers. So this temple gradually became the love temple which fulfills all the desires of the couple in love.
The Budhasubba is also a religious and spiritual area. Now the couple made it even more beautiful by making it a love temple.
The temple, the premises and Bijayapur itself are full of interesting legends and stories. The religious soul, the natural beauty of the area and the temple are calling for its preservation.
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From crumbling roads to collecting trash to fighting crime, there are a lot of challenges facing communities, What if technology could help solve the problems? Now, you can't exactly restore a community to its factory settings. "Control-alt-delete" won't bring police reform. But, with a concept called "Civic Hacking", engaged citizens are using data and ideas to help solve community problems. It's part of a movement that’s happening across the country, where experts in computer coding are working with community activists to mine a wealth of detailed government data and turning those mind-numbing numbers into user-friendly apps and websites. Join us Tuesday, as we explore exactly what Civic Hacking is, some of its history, and where the local hackers will go from here.
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Backherms, Dennis. "Using Biometrics to Secure Patient Health Information." Ethical Issues and Security Monitoring Trends in Global Healthcare: Technological Advancements. IGI Global, 2011. 151-165. Web. 20 Jan. 2020. doi:10.4018/978-1-60960-174-4.ch011
Backherms, D. (2011). Using Biometrics to Secure Patient Health Information. In S. Brown, & M. Brown (Eds.), Ethical Issues and Security Monitoring Trends in Global Healthcare: Technological Advancements (pp. 151-165). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-60960-174-4.ch011
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Using Biometrics to Secure Patient Health Information
Dennis Backherms (Capella University, USA)
Source Title: Ethical Issues and Security Monitoring Trends in Global Healthcare: Technological Advancements
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-174-4.ch011
The crime of identity theft has proven to be one of the most costly crimes in American history. Identity theft has become so prevalent in our society today that many laws have been passed, and new bills introduced, to try and combat these troublesome issues. However, recently, a new trend in identity theft has been occurring, individuals are now experiencing medical identity theft. One way to help protect a patient’s medical information is through biometric authentication for records access. The technology of biometrics, while thought a novelty at first, has proven to be both a reliable and efficient method for securing patient health records. Biometric technology helps to provide a multi-tiered approach to medical record access and also helps create an audit trail for discovery of unauthorized medical record access. Implementing biometric technology in patient health record security will help substantially reduce the likelihood that medical identity theft will occur.
Organizations and individuals concern themselves everyday with identity theft. Some businesses today have even developed seemingly simplistic products to help prevent thieves from ever getting an individual’s identity for use in fraudulent activity. Stories of identity theft vary from victims who patronize organizations that lose clientele information to children whose parents use their names to procure credit cards and other forms of credit without that child’s knowledge. Employer related risks associated with identity theft have also risen in recent years. The reasons for elevated employer risks are because more consumer transactions are occurring online and more employees are in custody of sensitive clientele data.
News stories and print media are notifying consumers how an organization’s employees are losing laptops or getting laptops stolen with sensitive clientele data almost all the time. The kinds of sensitive clientele data stored on these lost or stolen laptops include social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and bank account numbers, just to name a few. Identity theft is used, primarily, to defraud businesses and individuals out of billions of dollars annually in the United States alone. Identity theft allows criminals to max out credit cards, open bank accounts or various other financially binding accounts, and grants access to retirement accounts or other long term types of financial nest eggs.
Medical identity theft is equally, if not more, devastating to an individual than identity theft alone. Criminals on the edge of a new frontier, many view medical identity theft as the next step in evolution from identity theft. Medical identity theft has exponential potential to defraud businesses and individuals at levels of financial loss unheard of in years past. Unlike identity theft, medical identity theft has the potential to cause more damage to a victim because of the superfluous information garnered from an individual’s medical record. Medical identity theft ranges from opportunists, viewing medical information for personal insight, to people wanting medical attention but do not have their own, or sufficient, medical insurance to cover costs.
The following chapter provides a synopsis on the description of identity theft, actual stories of identity theft, and laws created to help prevent identity theft. The chapter will also describe medical identity theft, actual stories of medical identity theft, and laws created to help prevent medical identity theft. Next, the chapter will focus on biometrics in regards to the history of biometrics, the industry in general, trends in the industry, and how biometrics offers a secure method for authentication. The chapter will also explain how integration of biometric technology into the health industry will provide better security and help to prevent medical identity theft. Finally, the chapter will conclude with ideas for future research directions and how trends in biometric technology will help shape future industry focus.
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Marlene Latayan, 38, and Reynaldo Latayan, 40, are the owners of ‘Reynaldo Latayan’s Superstore’, a wholesale business that covers 152 micro retail stores in San Pablo City and Alaminos, Laguna Province, Philippines.
Marlene took part in the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) training in Luzon on 8-9 August 2016
Marlene and Reynaldo recently took part in the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) training supported by Unilever. The project helps micro, small and medium enterprises prepare for a disaster by training them to create their business continuity plans.
During the training, participants are asked to identify the hazards their businesses are facing. Although their place is usually spared from typhoons and floods, Marlene says that the greatest risk to their business is fire.
Marlene and Reynaldo have turned their home and garage into a stockroom to accommodate the increasing number of volume of stocks to sell to retail stores, from personal hygiene to cooking products, and everything else. They are now staying with their parents who live next door. Their house-turned-stockroom is located in a small, one-lane street, where all the houses are beside each other. One can only imagine the devastating impact on the whole neighbourhood if a fire broke out.
Marlene told us how her passion for community service was reawakened by the training. She served as Secretary of Barangay Village from 2008-2013; and her husband Reynaldo was a Barangay Official. Marlene and Reynaldo recognize that in order to sustain their business in the long term and to further serve the community, they have to be better prepared.
This is also the case for the retail stores that they serve. These are usually small stores located in side and inner streets and attached to their owners’ houses.
Armed with the BCP training handout, Marlene goes to their local municipal fire department to share the training and the importance of coming up with a plan in case of emergencies. She also brought the centre’s leaflet to their local Department of Social Welfare and Development officer to explore different ways of collaborating.
“The training is an eye-opener for us. We realized that we should not only just be focusing on income and earnings but we really have to take care of the business.” – Marlene
Unilever Hero Priyadarshi (PD) Pandey, from Hindustan Unilever India, came to visit Marlene and Reynaldo as part of his community visit to the Philippines. PD was appointed Assistant Area Sales and Customer Manager in Jammu and Kashmir when the flooding struck the Kashmir region in September 2014.
As the region began a 15-day power shortage with communications severely restricted, PD set about ensuring the safety of every member of his team before rebuilding the ability of retailers and local partners to keep business going in hard times.
For her part, Marlene explained to PD and the BCP project team her plan to share the knowledge gained at the training with other small stores during the Kabisig Summits of Unilever (‘Kabisig’ means ‘small stores’). The summits equip Kabisig owners with skills to help them better manage their business, enhancing livelihood and promoting sustainability.
Left to right: Joyce Pilapil and Mel Domingo (Humanitarian Leadership Academy Philippines Centre), Lavin Gonzaga (Unilever), Reynaldo Latayan, PD Pandey (Unilever Hero), Craig Williams (DK Stratman), Marlene Latayan, and Elizabeth Bayliss (Save the Children) during the Unilever Hero’s Visit in the Philippines.
PD’s visit and the BCP training made Marlene feel special. She explained:
“Even if we are a small business, we feel that we are being given importance. We are more encouraged now to strive for the business to grow, to give back through community service and to share our learnings from the training.”
To share her knowledge to more kabisig owners, the BCP project recognises that Marlene is a possible peer facilitator who can help roll out the trainings to other sites to support 1,000 business owners prepare their business continuity plans.
Now this is what you call paying it forward—saving businesses to save more lives.
The Business Continuity Planning project is supported by Unilever and implemented by the Philippines Academy Centre with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation and the UP Institute for Small Scale Industries.
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Surrey Union Hunt - One Law For Them And Another One For Us
HSA news release 1st February 2003
The Hunt Saboteurs Association (HSA) today revealed that a hunt saboteur attacked by hunt supporters at the Surrey Union hunt on Saturday (1 February) near Guildford suffered a fractured cheek bone in 2 places.
The hunt met near Willingshurst House, Shamley Green and the protestor was among a group using hunting horns and a tape recording to distract hounds from a fox they were chasing. They were attacked by supporters of the hunt, who also damaged equipment the group were using. A supporter of the hunt is believed to have been arrested in connection with the attack.
One hunt supporter, wearing a distinctive Surrey Union Hunt jacket, claimed to be a police officer and attempted an "arrest" on a saboteur before violently assaulting him. The hunt is also believed to have trespassed during the day 's proceedings with the full support of the police.
Over 20 police officers were in attendance in a variety of four wheel drive vehicles and riot vans, ostensibly to remain impartial and uphold the law for both 'sides'. However, saboteurs claim that police ignored law breaking by the hunt and behaved as if they were a private security firm acting on the hunt's behalf at the expense of Surrey taxpayers.
Protestors were forced off and refused access to public rights of way by officers
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Protestors claim they were assaulted by police who also broke their equipment (video footage is available showing this)
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When the hunt trespassed onto land they had no permission to hunt on, they falsely claimed to be agents for the land and the police unquestioningly supported them
Six hunt saboteurs were arrested for alleged offences of "Aggravated Trespass" and taken to Guildford police station. Several official complaints have been lodged regarding the behaviour of the police.
Sussex police were called in to support Surrey (at further expense) with the request that they gather information on the anti-hunt protestors present "because we don't know who half of them are"! This is despite intensive video and photographic evidence gathering and vehicle checks whenever saboteurs are present, and telephone monitoring prior to hunt meetings. Recent attempts by Surrey police to offer money to animal rights campaigners for information on saboteurs in the county show their desperation to clamp down on anyone causing inconvenience to the hunt despite overwhelming public opinion opposed to hunting with dogs.
Local saboteurs said:"Given recent pronouncements on the lack of policing resources for 'real crime' in Surrey, it would seem obvious to go back to the days before the latest chief constable arrived and the hunt took over formulating Surrey police policy. Before they started bullying and arresting sabs under the direction of the hunt with laws they had not invoked for 9 years, the police could attend at a reasonable level without wasting thousands of pounds a day. We are constantly asked by officers at the hunt why we don't have a dialogue with them any more, as they can see what a waste of time and money policing the hunt with 20 or more officers every week is. The police regularly outnumber the riders at the hunt. Unfortunately the same questions do not appear to have occurred to their superiors."
HSA spokesperson Nathan Brown said, "It seems that Surrey Police are not acting impartially and the public deserve to know why. Saturday's events suggest an attitude of one law for the hunt and another one for us."
He added, "Despite the overzealous policing, saboteurs remained active in the area and ensured the hunt did not kill. In fact, because the hunt staff were on foot or riding on quad bikes, we were easily able to shadow their movements and be in front of them when a fox and deer broke cover. The day ended without the hunt killing any foxes, and the huntsman desperately calling for his hounds after they had been taken for a run by saboteurs several valleys away from him!"
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Rohault's System of Natural Philosophy, Illustrated with Dr. Samuel Clarke's Notes Taken mostly out of Sir Isaac Newton's Philosophy. Done into English By John Clarke. The The Third Edition.
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Xiaomi smartphone with Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 coming soon: Enhanced gaming, imaging, AI & more
Qualcomm launched all-new Snapdragon 675 chipset in Hong Kong on Tuesday and Xiaomi has already confirmed that it will launch its phone powered by the chipset soon.
Xiaomi is already leading the pack in India with its budget to mid-range smartphones and it is upping the game on those lines by announcing yet another smartphone to be launched soon. This time, the new unnamed smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 675, which was unveiled at the Qualcomm 4G 5G Summit in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
The all-new Snapdragon 675 chipset brings series of upgrades to this year's Snapdragon 670 and Xiaomi's new smartphone will be among the first ones to leverage those new capabilities. Xiaomi Global VP and Managing Director Xiaomi India, Manu Kumar Jain made the announcement about a Snapdragon 675-powered smartphone to be launched soon, but failed to mention the exact timeline of the release.
The Xiaomi announcement was a part of Qualcomm's summit, where Jain reiterated the company's rapid growth in India – from selling 100,000 devices in 2014 to nearly 9.2 million in 2017. The company has not only topped the charts in the smartphone space, but also managed to grab lion's share in India's wearable market, Jain said at the event.
With the introduction of a new smartphone powered by the latest chipset, Xiaomi might leverage some of the processor's advanced capabilities.
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"Packed with advanced gaming abilities, remarkable camera performance and a multi-core AI Engine, Snapdragon 675 based smartphones will bring new experiences to consumers globally," Kedar Kondap, vice president, product management, Qualcomm, said in a statement.
To recall, Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 brings enhancements to gaming, imaging and AI capabilities. The newest Snapdragon 600-series chipset is based on 11nm LPP process technology and features the latest Adreno 612 GPU, which supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Open CL 2.0, Vulkan, DirectX 12, 4K video playback and DisplayPort over a Type-C connection.
On the gaming front, especially online gaming, the new chipset is capable of delivering the best experience on mid-range devices – thanks to the Snapdragon X12 LTE modem with support for up to 600Mbps LTE connectivity and tri-band, Wi-Fi 802.11ac 2x2 with MU-MIMO.
Cameras will unlock new potential courtesy of the new Snapdragon chipset, which has Spectra 250L ISP for 14-bit image signal processing and up to 48-megapixel shots, single 25-megapixel at 30fps with Zero Shutter Lag (ZSL) and dual 16-megapixel cameras at 30fps and ZSL. The chipset also supports 4K at 30fps video recording and HD at 480fps.
Devices powered by Snapdragon 675 can support up to 3 rear cameras with 5x optical zoom, Portrait and Bokeh effect and HDR. On the front, the cameras can support 3D Face Unlock. Of course, it all depends on how the manufacturer uses the chipset to bring such features to the mid-range bracket.
Qualcomm has also upped the AI game on its new chipset, which it claims is 50 percent better compared to its predecessor. The chipset allows multiple voice assistants to work without draining the battery too much.
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Shrien Dewani and new bride Anni Photo: ITV West
Shrien Dewani, the Bristol man accused of arranging the murder of his wife on their honeymoon, is due to find out whether he is due to be extradited later.
The care home owner is due to learn whether his High Court appeal against an extradition order has been successful.
He denies arranging the killing of his 28 year old wife Anni. She was shot dead in Cape Town in November 2010.
The appeal has been made on the grounds of his health and risk of suicide. Last year, a judge at Belmarsh Magistrates ruled that he could be sent to South Africa to stand trial. The Home Secretary Theresa May later signed an order for his extradition.
In December, two judges were asked to block that order. A judgement is expected later this morning.
Last night BBC Panorama showed new CCTV footage of Shrien Dewani and his wife Anni on their honeymoon.
This was the Dewani familys statement:
Tonight’s Panorama demonstrates that the allegations against Shrien are deeply flawed.
Shrien is innocent and is determined to return to South Africa to clear his name and seek justice for his wife Anni
Whilst the Panorama investigation is compelling, we believe the correct place to demonstrate Shrien’s innocence is in a court of law.
This can only be done when he is well enough and when his personal safety can be guaranteed.
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Give severely addicted drug users injectable medical-grade heroin, guideline says
CMAJ article outlines best practices for innovative treatment that’s been lacking in overdose crisis
Sep. 23, 2019 8:35 a.m.
A national research group recommends that health-care providers offer injectable medical-grade heroin or other prescription drug to severely addicted patients if oral medication has not worked to reduce cravings for people who could die from toxic street drugs.
Dr. Nadia Fairbairn, an addiction specialist at St. Paul’s Hospital, said a guideline published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal outlines best practices for innovative treatment that has been lacking during an overdose crisis that claimed 4,460 lives in Canada last year.
“I think we really are going to need to think about how history’s going to look back on this era where we’re losing so many Canadians to a totally preventable cause like opioid fatalities,” said Fairbairn, the lead investigator for the Canadian Research Initiative on Substance Misuse, a research consortium.
Key recommendations in the guideline include the use of the injectable opioids diacetylmorphine, or pharmaceutical-grade heroin, and hydromorphone for patients who shoot up illicit opioids and have not responded to the most effective oral treatments — methadone and buprenorphine.
The Crosstown Clinic in Vancouver is the only facility in North America that provides diacetylmorphine, which is imported from Switzerland, as well as hydromorphone, another safer substitute for heroin recommended by the initiative, which consists of 32 members including Canadian health-care practitioners, opioid users and their families.
The Vancouver-based Study to Assess Longer-term Opioid Medication Effectiveness, published in 2016 in the Journal of the American Medical Association Psychiatry, found injectable hydromorphone and diacetylmorphine are equally effective at treating severely addicted heroin users who don’t respond to oral therapy. It included 202 patients.
An earlier study, the North American Opiate Mediation Initiative, which took place in Vancouver and Montreal between 2005 and 2008, suggested diacetylmorphine is an effective treatment for chronic heroin users when methadone does not work.
The recommendations are a blueprint for health-care practitioners on screening patients who would benefit from injecting the two injectable opioids under medical supervision, said Fairbairn, who is also a research scientist at the BC Centre on Substance Use.
Hydromorphone is also provided at a limited number of other clinics in B.C., some of which provide pills that users crush before injecting.
Dr. Scott MacDonald, the lead physician at the Crosstown Clinic, said the heroin substitute is available at about 10 clinics across Canada for chronic injection-drug users.
He said 125 patients are registered to inject diacetylmorphine at Crosstown, and 25 people are given hydromorphone.
READ MORE: How to talk to kids about B.C.’s overdose crisis
The rigorous program requires patients to inject at the facility under medical supervision three times a day at an annual taxpayer-funded cost of about $27,000 per patient, MacDonald said.
Overall societal costs would be higher if chronic drug users continued committing crimes to get their fix, raising policing levels and using health-care resources from overdosing or getting infections from used needles, he said.
“If we’re able to show that a new treatment is both more effective and more cost-effective it should be expanded. That should be an easy decision for health-care decision-makers, just looking solely at the evidence.”
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Saying "Roca" is naming one of the best known cities in Argentinian Patagonia, whose full name is General Roca. Featuring important historical buildings, General Roca is one of the most thriving cities in Río Negro.
In the heart of the High Valley, one of the most densely populated zones in Patagonia, General Roca has become a booming city surrounded by farms.
At first, it was a military fortress. Later on, it became an ideal site to live. General Roca was populated by immigrants of various origins, especially German and French. They started to develop agriculture, mainly by growing apples.
Club Deportivo Roca is a true institution in the city. It takes part in one of the most significant championships in Argentinian football. On the banks of the river that runs through the city, the most popular swim holes become alive both in the spring and the summer. Hundreds of youngsters gather at these spots.
The wineries of Río Negro have also been settled down in the outskirts of the city and offer interesting guided tours.
An authentic temple for lovers of car racing is located outside the city: the famous Parque Ciudad de General Roca circuit. This is the perfect place to enjoy passion for cars, both during the TC 2000 championship and Turismo Carretera (Road Racing), two very Argentinian classics.
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Mason Hawkins’ Southeastern Asset Management Reports 10.3% Passive Stake in Quicksilver
Published on November 10, 2011 at 5:26 pm by Bob Luochang Yu in Hedge Funds
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Mason Hawkins’ Southeastern Asset Management files on November 10th that the firm now takes 17.56 million shares in Quicksilver Resources Inc. (KWK), giving a 10.3% passive stake. According to the filing, this is a brand new opening in Southeastern Asset Management’s position, since the firm did not report any share in the stock in its last 13F. KWK experienced large slumps in the third quarter. Southeastern Asset Management might enter at about $7 when the stock dropped to its 2-year low in early October. So far KWK has lost 50%, and is trading at $7.87.
Fourteen hedge funds reported their positions in Quicksilver in the second quarter. Based on Insider Monkey’s hedge fund tracking list, John H. Scully’s Spo Advisory Corp took the largest chunk of 24.99 million shares since Q1. Richard Schimel’s Diamondback Capital was the next with 3.61 million shares. Israel Englander’s Millennium Management had 2.63 million shares. Some other famous hedge funds also had comparatively smaller positions in the stock. David E. Shaw’s D E Shaw had 1.53 million shares, and Ken Griffin’s Citadel Investment Group took 1.17 million shares.
Southeastern Asset Management was founded in 1975 by Mason Hawkins. As of year-end 2006, the firm had $39.8 billion under control on behalf of both institutional and retail investors. Mason Hawkins graduated from University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance in 1970 and an MBA degree from University of Georgia in 1971. After graduation, he served as director of research in First Tennessee Investment Management and Atlantic National Bank. In 1975, Mason Hawkins founded Southeastern Asset Management with two partners, but both of them left the firm in early 80’s.
Quicksilver Resources Inc. engages in acquiring, exploring, developing, producing, and selling of natural gas, natural gas liquids, and oil onshore in North America. The company operates the U.S. segement and the Canada segment. The reompany revealed total proved reserves of approximately 2.9 trillion cubic feet equivalents as of December 31st, 2010. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra, India. Photo: Shutterstock
Visiting the Taj Mahal really is all it's cracked up to be. No matter how many images you've seen of this monument of love to Shah Jahan's late wife, this perfectly-proportioned white marble structure takes your breath away with just how stunning it is in real life. No matter what time of day you visit or how long you're there for, the exquisite beauty of the place is a tonic for even the most jaded of travellers and a highlight of a visit to India's Golden Triangle.
Based on our India editor's first-hand experience, here's everything you need to know about visiting the Taj Mahal.
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In terms of design, the Taj Mahal is the crowning glory of Mughal architecture. Its proportions are stunningly simple. Its height is equal to the width of the plinth on which it stands, while the height of its facade is equal to the height of the bulbous double dome above. It was built between 1631 and 1648 by Emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in childbirth. The design owes much to Humayun’s tomb in Delhi and is believed to have been the work of Ustad Ahmad Lahori, a master architect. White marble, brought by elephant from Makrana 300km (188 miles) away in Rajasthan, adds to its ethereal beauty, as do the floral decorations, bands of black marble Arabic calligraphy, and carved marble screens. The queen’s tomb is complemented by the four minarets, while to the west of the enclosure is a mosque and, to the east, its replica – known as the javab (reply). The latter cannot be used for prayer as its central arch does not face Mekkah (Mecca).
Twenty thousand labourers were involved in the construction of the Taj Mahal, including sculptors, calligraphers and artists from as far afield as Syria, Iran and Baluchistan. One thousand elephants were involved in transporting building materials to the site, and precious stones were brought from China, Tibet, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan to be used in the inlay. An elaborate brick scaffold was built to mirror the shape of the tomb; when foremen voiced their concern at the length of time this would take to dismantle, Shah Jahan decreed that whoever took the bricks could keep them, and the scaffold disappeared overnight. The green lawns that dominate the garden are a British addition; having defaced the Taj during the Uprising, and reputedly even having planned to dismantle it and sell off the marble, Lord Curzon decided to right the wrongs of his predecessors and ordered a wholesale restoration project, completed in 1908.
Visiting for the first time is magical, particularly if you avoid the worst of the crowds (tour groups start to arrive from 9am). The colour of the white marble varies with the light: if you have time, try to see it at different times of day. For an even more memorable experience, the site is open for two nights either side of the full moon. For those with only one chance to see it, watching sunrise over the Taj is an unbeatable experience.
This is truly a monument for all seasons. These are those who swear by the sight of the Taj Mahal in the light of the first full moon after the monsoons, a cloudless midnight in October when the light is at its clearest and most romantic. Others love to see it in the middle of the heaviest monsoon, its marble translucent. But its magic is strong at any time of year and any moment of the day. At dawn, its colour changes from milk to silver to rose-pink, and at sunset it's golden. Observe it too, in the brilliance of midday, for then it is utterly white.
Tips for visiting the Taj Mahal
The Taj is located in Agra, 226km from Delhi by road. In truth, Agra is quite an overwhelming experience – the city is busy, smoggy and happy hunting ground for hustle. Despite the presence of one of Asia's greatest sights, as well as other worthwhile attractions such as Agra Fort, it's fairly scruffy, although the narrow streets of the old town are interesting to explore.
"The most convenient way to travel to Agra from Delhi is by Shatabdi Express or Taj Express," says Archana Singh of Travel See Write. "If you are hiring a car, then insist on taking the Yamuna Express Highway. And ensure to leave Delhi by 4 a.m. so that you arrive before sunrise."
Why? Singh says you'll enjoy shorter queues if you arrive before 6 a.m.
To enter the grounds of the Taj, you will need to leave various – slightly random – items with security. This writer was required to leave chewing gum and a small torch (neither of which came back in useable order). Mobile phones may be brought in but must be switched off. Regular cameras are allowed, but not camcorders, headphones, mobile phone chargers or tripods. For the official list of do's and don'ts, see here. Crucially, you can bring in water (recommended) but not anything to eat. As there are no food vendors inside the Taj site, it is advised to eat well before entering.
If you are staying in Agra, it is probably best to leave everything you don't need on you at your hotel; if travelling by train, leave your bag and unnecessary items in Agra station's left luggage – more secure and official than the security setup at the site itself.
Take time to view the Taj from every angle, once inside. You can never have too many pictures of it!
"Try different vantage points like going across the Yamuna River to the Moonlight Garden (Mehtab Bagh), or top of the Agra Fort or park to the east of the Taj grounds," adds Singh.
If you want a guided tour, by all means, accept the services of one of the official guides (wearing identity card badges). But the likelihood is that you won't really need it, and be pleasant but firm in turning down anyone whose services you don't want. It may be easier to ask a fellow tourist to take a picture of you than accept an enterprising guide's offer to do so.
Take a moment of contemplation – despite the crowds, there always seems to be enough space to breathe at the Taj, and places to sit and appreciate the monument's beauty and significance.
One last tip: "Viewing the Taj Mahal on a full moon night is a sight to behold," says Singh, who suggests watching it from the Mehtab Bagh, which used to be Shah Jahan's favourite spot for watching the Taj during full moon nights.
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1000 Bed Nets Distributed to Those in Need
Between June 27th and 30th, The Isdell: Flowers Cross Border Malaria Initiative (I:F CBMI) supported the distribution of 1,000 long lasting insecticide treated bed nets to communities in Binga District, Zimbabwe. Binga District Hospital, and the Wards of Simatelele, Saba, and Chunga were targeted for distribution based on need and severity of malaria. Hundreds of malaria cases have already been identified in these communities during the first five months of 2017.
Pregnant women and children under five were prioritized during the distribution, as they are most susceptible to malaria. The distribution was conducted in close partnership with Zimbabwe's Ministry of Health and Child Care.
With support from I:F CBMI, The Anglican Diocese of Bulawayo oversees a cadre of Village Health Workers and Malaria Control Agents who are responsible for registering households ahead of the net distribution. Village Health Workers will also follow-up will all households that received a net to ensure the nets are hung properly and being used every night.
Thanks to the hard work of I:F CBMI Zimbabwe Program Manager Pulelo Bhebhe and Charles Siachema of the Binga District Medical Office for providing those in need with life-saving bed nets. The distribution was also made possible thanks to Binga Field Officers First and Anton, and the committed Village Health Workers under their supervision.
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Buyepongo Present Exclusive Mix — A Roadmap to Their Globe-Spanning Sound
Buyepongo Present Exclusive Mix — A Roadmap to Their Globe-Spanning Sound | KCET
Chris Kissel
Chris Kissel is a DJ and freelance music and culture writer based in Los Angeles. In addition to Border Blaster, he has contributed to L.A. Weekly, Tiny Mix Tapes, Consequence of Sound, Noisey, and Paste, among other publications. He hosts the Contact Wave radio program on Dublab.
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L.A. band Buyepongo are synonymous with world-spanning sounds. They’ve long been recognized as one of the most creative acts in the fertile, cumbia-heavy scene gravitating around certain venues in Boyle Heights and East L.A., but in recent years, they’ve seen even greater success blending those foundational rhythms with East African, Caribbean, and Central American influences.
In 2016, they released "Todo Mundo," their first full-length and the summation of six years of genre fusion. It's the chief document of the meta-style the band calls buyangú — a rhythm-heavy, pan-tropical sound that has the tendency to turn any venue the band plays into a feverish party. (The video for their 2015 Ethiopian jazz-influenced ode to Mulatu Astatke, “Mulatu Para Ti,” airs this week on Border Blaster.)
"When Buyepongo first started,” says Edgar “Meshlee” Modesto, a founding member of the band, who contributes vocals, conga, and guacharaca, "we were focused strictly on cumbia, a lot of Colombian rhythms. But as the band has evolved and changed, we’ve kind of cut the chains off our music and incorporated a lot of other things we like."
The band’s global sound, of course, starts in L.A. Meshlee grew up in Long Beach and has played music for years in Los Angeles. In their own way, both cities heavily factor into the buyangú.
"We consider our sound to have multiple roots, and L.A. is a key part of it,” Mesh says. “I was raised in Long Beach during the whole blow-up of G Funk and Death Row Records, and I remember being in elementary school and middle school and every track that came out was representing Long Beach. I felt like we were it.” Later, in L.A., the band absorbed — and joined — the city’s worldly scene; Mesh mentions everyone from Kamasi Washington and Dexter Story to Quinto Sol and Quetzal as influences.
"Buyepongo is L.A., but Buyepongo is from L.A. for the world,” he says. “We want to be able to build bridges amongst communities. The buyangú is our vessel to travel those bridges."
Buyepongo were hugely influenced by a trip a few of its members took to Central America, where they took in several bands playing punta music. | Qvole Collective|
Another important factor in the development of the buyangú, and perhaps the most formative, was a trip Meshlee took with a couple other band members to Belize and Guatemala a few years back.
"At that time, we were really into the punta music” — the hyper-rhythmic and synth-heavy music performed by the Garifuna people, or Garinagu, of Central America — “so we went down there and got to experience a whole culture, and a whole lifestyle that we could never have imagined,” he says. "We didn’t go in there as tourists, but as other human beings. And we were accepted into the inner city communities and into the drum sessions and the late night parties, and up into the Mayan ruins.”
In that spirit of cross-cultural discovery, Meshlee has created a special Border Blaster mix, spanning some of the farthest reaching tendrils of the buyangú sound, from Indonesian gamelan to scrappy Ghanian Afrobeat to breathless Honduran punta. Stream the mix below, and read some of Meshlee’s thoughts and stories behind his favorite cuts. “To this day, we’re on that hunt,” he says of Buyepongo’s ongoing musical journey. “This mix is sort of a little map of where we’d like to go to."
Buyepongo Border Blaster Mix Tracklist
Tirta Sari — "Tabuh Sekar Jepun"
Otli — "Danza del Venado"
Super Maya Baikoko — “Ngoma Ya Tanga”
The Pyramids — "The River Ganges"
Arthur Verocai — "Karina'
Orchestra Baobab — "Ndeleng Ndeleng"
Canadoes — "Oga Sorry"
Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou — "Cherie Oyo"
Almendra — "A Estos Hombres Tristes"
Jorge Ben Jor — "Errare Humanum Est"
Chatuye — "Ahmuti"
Aurelio Martinez — "Disses Santa Fe"
Fuerza Garifuna — "Milagrosa"
Joan Soriano — "Mujeres Ajenas"
Racin Mapau De Azor — "Kanaval"
Sexteto Tabala — "Reina De Los Jardines"
Yoruba Andabo — "La Gozadera"
Tirta Sari - "Tabuh Sekar Jepun" (Indonesia)
“This is a track that was presented to me by a friend of mine, Roberto Navarro. The music was first made thousands of years ago, and it was a way for folks to reach out to the gods, to make it easier for the gods to hear them. It’s a very folkloric sound. You have at a 20 to 30 piece gong ensemble, at least, and everyone moves in unison in the chaos of the sound. It blew my mind when I heard it. That, to me, is the same thing with Buyepongo — you play your part and stick to your part, and together we make this sound."
The Pyramids — "The River Ganges” (U.S.)
"Idris Ackamoor is a well-known American multi-instrumentalist, and after he formed his group the Pyramids, the band traveled through Africa, going back to their roots. They picked up other musicians and instruments, and learned them along the way. That really connects to the way Buyepongo does it — most of us are of Mexican or Central American descent, but at the same time we consider ourselves human beings, and I feel like if we open our hearts and minds, we can pick up a lot of things. If it’s in the pocket, or it’s funky, we feel it. Ackamoor was able to take his roots back into the U.S. and share this experience, and that’s what we want to share with these experiences and sounds from our travels."
The “Ethio-jazz” of Mulatu Astatke is one of many styles that inspires the band. | Qvole Collective
Canadoes — "Oga Sorry” (Ghana)
"Canadoes are one of my favorite groups coming out of Ghana — their songs are like 20 minutes long, but you don’t get tired of it. This guy is talking to you through the bass and the drumming and singing, and it's always in the pocket — it’s amazing what they do. I wish I understood the language, but I almost feel it has to be something about love."
Fuerza Garifuna — “Milagrosa" (Honduras)
"Fuerza Garifuna is a very popular Honduran punta band, and they are kind of the perfect example of what folks have done with the Garifuna and the Paranda music from Central America. Garifuna is a mix of indigenous and African influences, and they sing it in the Arawak language. The Garifuna are very proud and independent people, and to this day, in little pockets in the U.S., but especially in Central America, punta music is number one. You’ve got bands like Garifuna Legacy, who are based out of New York, and all these other bands who you will never hear on the radio, but are amazing bands. And a huge part of the new buyangú. This song, is beautiful, beautiful music."
Sexteto Tabala — "Reina De Los Jardines” (Colombia)
"Sexteto Tabala are a key group that really brought us together. One of our homies bought their record at Amoeba — one of those compilations from France someone put out. Sexto Tabala played in L.A. like four years ago, and they told me that the person who recorded them for that record never gave them credit or paid them royalties; they just went in and recorded it and put it out."
Yoruba Andabo — "La Gozadera” (Cuba)
“The last song, Yoruba Andabo from Cuba, is rhumba-heavy, with some heavy drumming. It’s modern; they’re still around. They say their music is not from the school or the street corner; it’s from the ancients, it’s in their DNA. Buyepongo, we weren’t raised in the culture of the rhumba, or the clave, or the palenque, so this is music we’ve learned about from downloading, and digging for records, and from 20-plus years of doing music. It’s definitely a part of us now. I will always pay tribute to groups like Yoruba Andabo. If it wasn’t for them, Buyepongo would not exist.”
Buyepongo are currently working on their follow-up, which they say will present an even more adventurous vision of the buyangú style. | Qvole Collective
Top image: Los Angeles band Buyepongo combine a melange of global styles into a mix they call “buyangú.” | Edgar Robles
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DOWNHILLERS
Often we’re brushed off as being daredevils, somehow absent of the most basic human emotion — fear.
However, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
We just know how to harness it.
Although fear is a powerful emotion that is designed to instigate a fight or flight response, through practice, positive self-talk, and finely crafted denial, we face it, day in and day out.
For some, this comes easily and they seem to exist in a state of fearlessness. Like Lindsey Vonn, who told me, “I was never afraid, I never lacked confidence.” …although she does admit to worrying about her return from injury, and if she’d be fast again.
I was not like Lindsey. I was a total scaredy-cat who somehow found a way to hurdle down a mountain at speeds over 140km/h.
As a young teenager my coach, Peter Bassin, who knew how much fear I faced every time I clicked into my bindings, would say, “if you were just a little stupider, you’d be SO much faster.”
However, it was my intellect that helped me overcome fear as I developed skills to help me, not only get down the mountain, but attack it.
Aksel Lund Svindal (11-time Crystal Globe winner) used similar tactics. In Beaver Creek, Colo., when returning to race on the mountain where a crash took him a year and countless stitches to recover from, he was scared. He chose to break the track down mathematically, to help him face the 10 per cent where fear’s grip held him.
Since I was choosing to push out of the start gate, I took all the logical steps to ensure I was as safe as possible. Being strong, flexible, and athletic gave me confidence.
Secondly, I knew the safest position to be on a mountain is in the driver’s seat. The more aggressive, confident, and playful I was, the safer I was. This helped me embrace the challenges with full knowledge of what I faced.
“It’s definitely scary every time you push out of the start gate…it’s scary. But, if you go out and have fun, and forget about the fear, you generally move the front of the boot, ski a more aggressive line, and ski more naturally. It’s actually not that dangerous when you do that,” said Canadian skier Manny Osborne-Paradis, an 11-time World Cup medallist and three-time World Cup winner.
The exhilaration I felt from seeing “the other side of fear,” facing it and overcoming its intensity, is what kept me coming back for more.
THE ART OF DENIAL
Ski racers aren’t idiots, we know what we’re doing is dangerous. However, at the most primal level, we have to let go of any and all inhibitions (otherwise known as fear) to be fast. This takes an incredible amount of energy and emotional control.
We are masters at the art of denial.
Denial looks and feels a lot like acceptance. It doesn’t matter what you call it, we all do it.
The art of denial is a finely honed craft and it starts by having to forget/ignore the injuries or crashes around you. In any given race, 10 to 35 per cent of racers will not complete the course, and approximately five per cent of those will result in a crash. Although athletes almost always get back up and ski away, there are many who don’t.
We block out other’s injuries nearly as quickly as we hear about them. We brush them off, take note of the mistakes, so we can believe the track and hill are safe. Telling ourselves, “I can, and will, attack this — I got this.”
Sometimes, lying is the safest thing to do. Support staff at the top of the hill will often blatantly lie, saying the holds on course are for maintenance (side slipping, gate repair, etc). Every athlete knows when this is a lie, especially when you hear the sound of a helicopter cherry picking the athlete off the mountain. Still, we choose to believe the lie because we know it’ll make us safer.
If you’re choosing to push out of that start gate, you might as well do it in the safest manner possible. That is being aggressive, confident, and calm — if believing a lie helps you do it, then why not.
GETTING BACK ON THE HORSE...I MEAN COURSE
After my injury during a training run ahead of a World Cup event in Val d'Isère, France, the first phone call I made was to my parents. The first thing my mom said, after a long deep breath of shock as she knew my dream of competing in a home Olympics — the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games — was over, was “thank God it wasn’t your head.”
At the end of the day, it is just a knee, and everyone comes back from ACL injuries, right? Well, sadly, I had a more serious injury than I had expected. It was a full dislocation rupturing my ACL, MCL, PCL, fracturing my tibial plateau, with IT-Band coming off with bone, and losing all the articular cartilage under my knee cap.
It took three surgical procedures to put me back together.
Still, I got back and raced World Cup downhill again.
How did I feel the first time I got in the gate to race? Remarkably normal, this is what I did after all. I felt good, calm, and aggressive. Although I’d never faced such an intense injury of my own, mentally, I’d overcome the injuries of countless other athletes to push out of the gate, so I was well practised by the time I did it for myself.
Once I reached the finish line of my first race back, a World Cup in St. Moritz, Switzerland, I did what I always did. I looked up to the scoreboard to see how I fared. I wasn’t very fast, and just as I was about to sulk, I lifted my head…
My peers, friends, and the stands full of fans, were cheering and clapping as hard as if I’d won. They knew the work it had taken to get there, to be competing again. It was a beautiful moment, and one I’m thankful to have experienced.
During the peak of my career, I had an assortment of quotes in an art collection on my bathroom wall. One always grabbed my attention most. It summed up what I tried to do every day on the hill,
“Leap and the net will appear”
— Naturalist and nature essayist John Burroughs
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Dishwashers blamed for house fires
Firefighters have issued an urgent warning over electrical appliances following two dishwasher fires in 24 hours.
Sevenoaks fire crews praised the swift actions of a resident following a kitchen fire in Sundridge, yesterday morning (Wednesday, 16 January). The blaze, believed to have been caused by a fault in a dishwasher, was discovered by the homeowner at 4.13am. He immediately got his wife and children out of their home and called the fire service.
Crews wearing breathing apparatus went into the two-storey house in Chapmans Road and quickly extinguished a fire in the heavily smoke logged kitchen. A positive pressure ventilation fan was then used to clear the property of smoke.
Sevenoaks Watch Manager Neil Thornewell, who attended the incident, said: ”By getting out, raising the alarm so quickly and closing the doors, the homeowner helped suppress the fire, limiting the damage to the kitchen area with minor smoke damage to the rest of the house.
“Had the homeowner not discovered the fire when he did, it could have been far more serious as the smoke alarm in the property wasn’t working.”
Later the same evening, two fire engines from Tunbridge Wells were sent to Bowen Road, just before 11pm. Two pet Jack Russell dogs barking alerted the homeowner, who found her dishwasher alight. The woman called the fire service and put wet tea towels on the fire but quickly realised it was getting out of control, so left the two-storey property with her two grown up children.
Firefighters in breathing apparatus extinguished the blaze within five minutes. A thermal imaging camera was used to make sure there was no fire spread under the worktops.
Tunbridge Wells Watch Manager, Stephen Inglis, said: “Luckily no-one was hurt and the fire was contained to the dishwasher. But my advice to homeowners is never try to tackle a fire yourself, get out, stay out and call the fire service out.
“As we’ve seen by these incidents, fires can break out in electrical appliances and power outlets with very little warning. Make sure you have working smoke alarms on every floor of your home and never operate dishwashers, tumble dryers or washing machines while out of the property or overnight.”
Crews visited neighbouring properties in the area giving fire safety advice.
For free fire safety advice call 0800 923 7000, email hsv@kent.fire-uk.org or visit the website at http://www.kent.fire-uk.org
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Bad ties caused coal train to derail report says
Defective or missing ties on the tracks caused a coal train to derail and rain coal down onto Greenfield Avenue from the railroad bridge, according to a railroad report.
Bad ties caused coal train to derail report says Defective or missing ties on the tracks caused a coal train to derail and rain coal down onto Greenfield Avenue from the railroad bridge, according to a railroad report. Check out this story on jsonline.com: https://jsonl.in/2Fu7rJ4
Jane Ford-Stewart, Now News Group Published 10:34 a.m. CT Jan. 30, 2018 | Updated 1:36 p.m. CT Jan. 30, 2018
Train derailment closes Greenfield Avenue
Contractors use an excavator to clear coal from the Union Pacific railroad bridge crossing Greenfield Avenue between 104th and 106th streets on July 7. A freight train derailed south of the bridge that caused several coal cars to derail and scramble on the bridge. Greenfield Avenue was closed as crews cleared the coal cars and contents from the bridge. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Coal car remnants lay south of the Union Pacific railroad bridge crossing Greenfield Avenue between 104th and 106th streets on July 7. A freight train derailed south of the bridge that caused several coal cars to derail and scramble on the bridge. Greenfield Avenue was closed as crews cleared the coal cars and contents from the bridge. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
The derailment of a Union Pacific freight train forced the closure of Greenfield Avenue between 104th and 106th streets on July 6 and knocked out power to about 1,000 homes and businesses west of the rail line. The derailment occurred about 6 p.m. and power was restored to the area about 10:30 p.m. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
American Red Cross personnel responded to the derailment of a Union Pacific freight train that forced the closure of Greenfield Avenue between 104th and 106th streets on July 6 and knocked out power to about 1,000 homes and businesses west of the rail line. The derailment occurred about 6 p.m. and power was restored to the area about 10:30 p.m. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
The derailment of a Union Pacific freight train forced the closure of Greenfield Avenue between 104th and 106th streets on July 6 and knocked out power to about 1,000 homes and businesses west of the rail line. The derailment occurred about 6 p.m. and power was restored to the area about 10:30 p.m.(Photo: C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group)Buy Photo
WEST ALLIS - Defective or missing ties on the tracks caused a coal train to derail in 2017, raining coal down onto Greenfield Avenue from the railroad bridge, according to a report to the Federal Railroad Administration from Union Pacific railroad.
The 145-car train derailed near 105th Street with five of the loaded derailed cars on the bridge over busy Greenfield Avenue.
The train was headed north when the poor tie conditions caused 21 loaded coal cars to derail, the report said.
RELATED: Traffic resumes on Greenfield Ave. after derailment in West Allis
The derailment caused nearly $1.12 million in damage, the railroad estimates. Equipment damage was put at $684,510 and track damage at $480,686.
Greenfield Avenue was closed to traffic after the derailment that happened about 5:20 p.m. Thursday, July 6.
“A couple residents said their houses shook” when the train derailed, Michael May, one of two aldermen for the area of West Allis where the incident occurred, said at the time.
Power also was knocked out to about 1,000 homes and businesses west of the derailment.
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City of Fond du Lac Police Officer Ryan Williams ran the Third Annual Donut Dash 5K charity run carrying a blue striped U.S. Flag in honor of his fallen partner Officer Craig Birkholz in Hart Park Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Williams was critically shot in the same incident in March of 2011 that claimed Birkholz's life. This years race, held to benefit the Wisconsin Riders Police Unity Tour, set a record in the number of participants with 431 taking part in the event. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
Four-year-old Delaney Wright of Menomonee Falls works on a painting during Taste of Mequon on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. The annual event includes more than a dozen restaurants, live music, children's activities and more. Scott Ash/Now News Group, Scott Ash/Now News Group
Three-year-old Parker Wentworth eats a hot dog while attending the Optimist Club's Chili Dinner with his unseen grandmother Linda Wentworth and sister Charlotte, 8, at Menomonee Falls High School Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
Five-year-old Ellie Lach of Pewaukee blows bubbles as she waits for the annual Fourth of July parade in downtown Pewaukee on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
A graduate wears a Nike themed mortar board during Carroll University's 2017 commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 14. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Amanda Bauer's hopes of a Cowboy win fade as her husband, Greg Bauer, a Mukwonago High School alumnus, celebrates the Packers while watching the game against the playoff game on Jan. 15 at the Smokehouse. Amanda, formerly of Eagle and head bartender at David Alan Alan's Smokehouse in Mukwonago, is long-time Dallas Cowboys fan. Carol Spaeth-Bauer/Now Media Group
Waukesha police officer Bryce Butryn leads the Trike race during the Carl Zach Cycling Classic presented by Couri Insurance in downtown Waukesha on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Tom Igowski, of Muskego, Wisconsin, walks off Big Muskego Lake near the Boxhorn Gun Club after a day of Ice Fishing Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017, in Muskego, Wisconsin. Igowski had been out on the ice for eight hours and said he caught 20 to 30 fish but no keepers due to fish size limits on the lake. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
Five-year-old Autumn Brown of Dousman reacts to her face painting by Oconomowoc artist Leea Woolard of Life's a Party, Face Painting during the 62nd annual Dousman Derby Days on Saturday, July 29, 2017. The three-day festival features a parade, fireworks, carnival rides, games, live music and the state's championship frog jump competition. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Historical re-enactor Herb Heck of Ashippun, aka Dirty Kettle, participates in the seventh annual Artist Ride Wisconsin photoshoot hosted by the Menomonee Falls Historical Society at Old Falls Village on Saturday, Sept. 16. The three-day event is a rare and unique opportunity for artists and photographers to photograph historical living history themes, including Native Americans, fur trappers, cowboys, prairie settlers and more. Scott Ash/Now News Group, Scott Ash/Now News Group
Fred Lukasik of Mukwonago throws a dummy for his dog "Jax" during the Pier Pups canine dock jumping competition hosted by Petlicious Dog Bakery in Pewaukee on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Scott Ash/Now News Group, Scott Ash/Now News Group
City of Wauwatosa Forestry Department Employee Mike Jamrozy floods a section of grass to make an Ice Rink in Hart Park Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
A soggy but enthusiastic Papillon owned by Kimberly Sisak of Minneapolis swims after her training dummy during the DockDogs canine aquatics competition at the Waukesha County Fair on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Fitzgerald stops to browse the cooking section at Books & Company in Oconomowoc on Aug. 24, 2017. Scott Ash/Now News Group, Scott Ash/Now News Group
A dog peeks out of his container after being transported from Florida to Crites Field in Waukesha on Friday, Sept. 15. The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County is assisting in the care and placement of stray and surrendered animals from Florida shelters to help newly displaced animals in need of emergency housing. Scott Ash/Now News Group, Scott Ash/Now News Group
Homestead High School football coach Drake Zortman, of Mequon, peers out of the dunk tank during Applefest at Thiensville Village Park on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017. The event, hosted by the Thiensville-Mequon Lions Club, is a celebration of the autumn harvest and Ozaukee County's apple heritage. Scott Ash/Now News Group, Scott Ash/Now News Group
Akira Cooper, 13, and her brother Jerrick, 15, of West Allis, enjoy a carnival ride at the Waukesha County Fair on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Four-year-old Kayla Barnett of Oconomowoc zips down the giant slide at the Waukesha County Fair on Saturday, July 22. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
A motorist drives through flood water covering Delafield Rd. near Panga Bar and Grill in Oconomowoc on Friday, July 14, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Mark Leipski of Waukesha chases visitors down the trail during the 20th annual Fright Hike at Lapham Peak State Park in Delafield on Saturday, Oct. 21. The family friendly event features a walk through haunted trails riddled with ghosts, goblins and headless horsemen, live music, concessions, a bonfire and more. Scott Ash/Now News Group, Scott Ash/Now News Group
Blacksmith Eugene Durben of Valders demonstrates his craft during the 2017 Family Frontier Day at the Ozaukee County Pioneer Village on Saturday, Sept. 23. The event featured games, crafts, demonstrations and more. Scott Ash/Now News Group, Scott Ash/Now News Group
Michelle and Doug Hoeffel of Oconomowoc take in the beautiful artwork on display inside Oakbrook Esser Stained Glass Studio during Spring Gallery Night in Oconomowoc on Friday, May 5, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Splash Martini Bar in Oconomowoc is among area bars and restaurants that offer Happy Hour. Scott Ash/Now News Group, Scott Ash/Now News Group
Dancer Izabella Luevano, 13, from the Dance Academy of Mexico (Milwaukee) performs during WaukeshaÕs Friday Night Live event on June 2, 2017. The weekly event is held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays in downtown Waukesha through Sept. 15th and features 9 stages of live music, along with food, art, family entertainment and more. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Three-year-old John Zwieg, 3, of Oconomowoc watches a model train speed past during the Trains, Tracks and Switches Train Tribute at Shorehaven in Oconomowoc on Thursday, April 13. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Olivia Foster of Mukwonago emerges from a foam covered inflatable while participating in the Mukwonago YMCA Family Mud Run at Mukwonago High School on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Firefighters are seen inside a burning house during live fire training hosted by the Mukwonago Fire Department at 1380 Main St. in Mukwonago on Saturday, July 8, 2017. North Prairie and Waterford fire departments also participated. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Members of the Waterford Fire Department participate in a live fire training, hosted by the Mukwonago Fire Department, on Saturday, July 8. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott
Jaden Dauvergne (left), 11, and his brother Kasen, 6, of Sheboygan spin round on a carnival ride at the Ozaukee County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Senior Kyle Friedrich greets visitors at Hamilton High School's Club Action booth during the annual Spooky Sussex event at Sussex Village Park on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. The family-friendly event features pumpkin decorating, face painting, wagon rides, a haunted trail and more. Scott Ash/Now News Group, Scott Ash/Now News Group
Fair goers spin round on a carnival ride during Sussex Lions Daze in Village Park on Saturday, July 15, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
After a day of overcast, the sun breaks free of the clouds at sunset over Hart Park Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
The Wonder Wheel Ferris wheel, which stands 15 stories, was a new attraction to the Wisconsin State Fair in 2017. The Ferris wheel, the largest in North America, was located on the west end of the fairgrounds. Christopher Kuhagen/Now News Group
Four-year-old Madelyn Strube of Oconomowoc takes a swipe at a passing ball during the Pee Wee Tennis program hosted by the Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department at Fowler Park on Saturday, July 22, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
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A visitor pays his respects to SJNMA alumni in the newly dedicated War Memorial Room at St. JohnÕs Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield on Friday, May 19, 2017. SJNMA received a $125,000 donation from VFW Soat-Vergenz Post #721 in Waukesha to relocate the Memorial Room to the rotunda in DeKoven Hall. Scott Ash/Now Media Group, Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Alexis Salinas, 8, of Oak Creek checks out a sculpture by artist Don Priewe of Hartford during the 11th annual Waukesha BluesFest at Naga-Waukee Park in Delafield on Saturday, August 12, 2017. The two-day festival features live music, food, art and more. Scott Ash/Now Media Group
"Thanks, humans!" An older whitetail doe browses young buds along the thickly vegetated slope below Montgomery Street as the Port Washington Clean Up event celebrated Earth Day, April 22. John O'Hara for NOW Media Group
Four-year-old Aubrey Fleischfresser (left) of Mayville heads back for more fun in the Crosspoint Community Church bubble tent during Oconomowoc Kid's Fest at Roosevelt Park on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017. The annual event features games, entertainment, music, inflatables, arts and crafts, food and more. Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Eva Blackdeer, 9, of Wauwatosa climbs her way through the Speleo Cave Challenge at Tosafest 2017 on Saturday, Sept. 9. The annual event includes music, food and family fun. Scott Ash/Now News Group
A visitor samples a German beer during Oktoberfest at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The traditional celebration includes historic brewing demonstrations, agricultural displays, German entertainment, food and beer. Scott Ash/Now News Group
Fog rises from the surface of the Greenfield Park Lagoon as the sun rises Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in West Allis, Wisconsin. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
Members of the Plymouth High School Junge Kameraden (German Band) perform during Oktoberfest at Old World Wisconsin in Eagle on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. The traditional celebration includes historic brewing demonstrations, agricultural displays, German entertainment, food and beer. Scott Ash/Now News Group
A lone boat leaves the marina at sunrise Saturday, April 1, 2017, in Port Washington, Wisconsin. April first is the first day that boaters can put their boats in the water at the marina. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
Four-year-old Quinn Dyken of Port Washington participates in a old fashioned hoop-rolling game during the 2017 Family Frontier Day at the Ozaukee County Pioneer Village on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. The annual event features games, crafts, demonstrations and more. Scott Ash/Now News Group
Lillian Doman, 9, of Hartland plays a bungee game during the 2017 Hawkfest event at Arrowhead High School on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. The annual event, hosted by the Arrowhead DECA chapter, features music, games, rides, food and more. Scott Ash/Now News Group
Nine year old, Ashley Ruenzel of Oak Creek, WI joins in the festivities at the Oak Creek Color-A-Thon. Kenny Yoo for Now Media Group
Alex Webb (left) and Alissa Mikol, both 15 of Hartland, make friends with a shelter dog from HAWS during the 2017 Hawkfest event at Arrowhead High School on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. The annual event, hosted by the Arrowhead DECA chapter, features music, games, rides, food and more. Scott Ash/Now News Group
Jace Trinkle, 4, and his sister Rylee, 11, collect candy during the “Trek ’n Treat” at Grant Park in South Milwaukee on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017. The event, hosted by the Friends of Grant Park, offered participants the opportunity to “view the haunts of nature” on an educational trek along the Seven Bridges Trail. Scott Ash/Now News Group
A Chinese lion startles Bob Cooper and Kathy Arrotta as they photograph the Chinese New Year's celebration at the Golden Gate Restaurant on Jan. 28. Mary Catanese for Now Media Group
A competitor races for the finish line during the 4th Annual Wiener Dog Derby at Wisconsin Harley-Davidson in Oconomowoc on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. The event benefits local dog rescue organizations and features a costume contest, wiener dog races, food, beer and live music. Scott Ash/Now News Group
Emily Zajac, 13, of Racine and Casey Stefanowski of Milwaukee perform a dance with the Syrenka Youth Polish Folk Dance Ensemble during the Holiday Folk Fair International at State Fair Park in West Allis on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Scott Ash/Now News Group
Members of the Northstar Marching Band participate in the 55th annual Waukesha Christmas Parade on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. Scott Ash/Now News Group
Members of the SJNMA Color Guard present the school's colors during the annual Salute to Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces program at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy in Delafield on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Scott Ash/Now News Group
Four-year-old Aston Jensen of Bayside looks at Christmas lights through prism diffraction glasses during the Celtic Christmas Boutique event at the Celtic MKE Center in Wauwatosa on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017. Scott Ash/Now News Group
Melvin the Wacky Wheeler rolls into town for the 55th annual Waukesha Christmas Parade on Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017. Scott Ash/Now News Group
The Flight For Life helicopter lifts off after visiting the annual North Prairie Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. Scott Ash/Now News Group
Four-year-old Nova Carter of West Bend participates in the Tiny Tot Dairy Showmanship Contest at the Ozaukee County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Scott Ash/Now Media Group
Dennis Maddox walks with a folded flag during the Mukwonago Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 29, 2017 in Washington Park. Charles Auer for Now Media Group
World War II Army Combat Battalion veteran and Whitefish Bay resident, 95 year old Al Jarvis (from left) gets a "thank you" from his friends Cathy Rapp and Paul Luber at the 3rd annual Whitefish Bay Memorial Day Ceremony, at Armory Park May 29. John O'Hara, John O'Hara for Now Media Group
Countess Almaviva, KarLee Berna, left, Cherubin, Edward Moustis, Fanchette, Cecilia Fleischer, act out a scene from the Mukwonago High School's production of Figaro during rehearsals Tuesday, April 25, 2017 Todd Ponath/Now Media Group
The sun rises over the marina in Port Washington in this 2017 file photo. The opening of the marina, usually in early April, is one of the local telltale signs of spring. File photo
Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner speaks at a town hall meeting at Lannon Town Hall Friday, March 3, 2017 while a member of the audience records the meeting on his phone. Sensenbrenner made the rounds through his district holding 45 minute meetings at various town and village halls. Todd Ponath/Now Media Group
The Rev. Gary Manning administers ashes to Torie Tagliavia, 17, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, in front of 8600 W. North Avenue Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
Christina McCaffery hugs dispatcher Amanda Huenink and thanks her for her help in delivering her baby at her home in Waukesha. Christina delivered the baby with the help of the dispatcher and her husband Jason before medical help was able to get to their house. Todd Ponath/Now Media Group
Skaters glide acoss the ice of the Fox Brook Park pond after sunset Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The low temperature Thursday night is expected to be 0. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
A member of the audience sign with agree on one side and disagree on the other during a town hall meeting at Sussex Village Hall Friday, March 3, 2017 held by Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner. Sensenbrenner made the rounds through his district holding 45 minute meetings at various town and village halls. Todd Ponath/Now Media Group
Bill Koehn applaudes during an abridged history presentation in honor of his 103rd birthday on Jan. 10. West Allis firefighters brought Koehn, the oldest retired West Allis firefighter, and residents of Library Square cake and custard to celebrate the day. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Ryan Charles a Jesus and cast in an opening scene from the Greendale Community Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar." Show dates are Jan. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 with all performances starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Greendale High School Auditorium. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Jaycob Kreus (left), Theo Tyrah and other children play with the output of a bubble machine during a Dance Party for children younger than five-year-old at the St. Francis Library on Jan 13. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Kelsey Newman encourages Henry "Huck" Hughes crawl through a roller tunnel at the Malone Park Playground in New Berlin on Feb. 22 as warm, unseasonable weather brought families out of their homes for an afternoon at the park. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Candlelight concluded a program of speakers with words of hope and song during a Day of Light program at West Allis Central High School on Feb. 25. The program was prompted by the loss of West Allis brothers CJ and Tra Edwards who were shot and killed in an alleged attempted robbery on Feb. 12. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Dierdre Laterman leads a group in the CycleBar, the state's first premium indoor cycling facility, following a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11104 N. Port Washington Rd. in Mequon on Feb. 23. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Charlie Meyer imitates a Butler Garter Snake during his visit with Victoria Meyer to the Winter Frolic at the Mequon Nature Preserve on Feb. 4. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
J.J. Nowicki, 34, plays one of the seven carnival games offered during the Community Alliance Against Drugs and West Allis Police Department's Winterfest at Nathan Hale High School that offered a variety of family activities and taste treats on Feb. 4.Nowicki C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Cast members in an opening scene from the the Nicolet High School production of "Ragtime." Show dates are Feb. 23, 24 and 25 at 7 p.m., and 2 p.m. Feb. 26 C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Girl Scouts from Troop 8098 parade along Washington Avenue enroute to the actual race during the Cedarburg Winter Festival Parade celebrating Mardi Gras on Feb. 18 as temperatures reached into the 60s cancelling a number of the Festival's snow and ice dependent events. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Visitors to the public open house on the draft of the Life Sciences District Master Plan for lands remaining in the former County Grounds property leave comments on an aerial photograph of the area. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Freshman Samara Eitel reacts as Greg Harris of Great Clips removes her hair during Buzz Cuts for Cancer on March 22 that raised about $10,000 for the Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer (MACC) Fund as part of Shorewood High School's annual two-week long Shorewood Games. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Members of the Spirit Committee try to see around their stars during a presentation of Dr. Seuss' The Sneech durng a Readers Theater presentation at College Park on March 3. The School has a monthly reading program with copies of a specific book provided to each classroom by the Greendale Education Foundation. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Mary McIntryre looks through one of the 50 scrapbooks that document the action and activity of the Whitefish Bay Women's Club over it's 100 year history. Founded in 1917, 75 club members gathered for a celebration on March 8, the exact day of the Club's founding and a coincidence to be the same date as International Woman's Day. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Captain Biggie America, also known as Jon Vic, a board member of the Ozaukee Big Brothers Big Sisters, fires up more than 30 bowlers from three different service groups for the 2017 Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake at the Harbor Hills Recreation Center in Port Washington on March 10. The evening, the first of four Friday nights of bowling for the Ozaukee County Big Brothers and Big Sisters, encouraged teams to participate in its superhero theme. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Third grader Natalie Surges poses for photograph as the Mona Lisa in an interactive area of the Dixon Elementary School Gallery Night on March 14. The evening featured displays of student artwork, performances by the school's Orchestra and Band, and craft activities in the school's gymnasium. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Sophomore Jasmine Narine (left) and Freshman Jacob Miron of the Strategy group figure out distances and angles between field positions for the autonomous portion of the FIRST Steamworks competition. The team scores points if their robot can perform a task automatically within the first moments of a competition round. The rookie team of 24 students and nine mentors working in five groups will compete for the first time at the Milwaukee Regional FIRST Steamworks event at the Panther Arean March 23-25. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Sair Wagner, a volunteer from Sheboygan, coordinates teams into a staging area at the FIRST Robotics Regional competition at the Milwaukee Panther Arena for the three day event starting March 23. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Collin Klink, 13, of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, rides his scooter shirtless in the Tosa Skate Park Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The park is located in Hart Park. The high temperature Wednesday neared 70 degrees. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
Bayside Middle School Principal Jodi Hackl samples a bit of the whipped cream from one of four pies to the face during three lunch hours on May 6. The honor of tossing a pie was auctioned off durinig an event by the Fox Point- Bayside Educational Foundation. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Korean War Veteran Walter Gerke of Greenfield hands over a spoon for some ice cream that he gave to Olivia Kinart of Brookfield during the first Elm Grove Memorial Day Block Party hosted by the Elm Grove Men's Club and American Legion Post 449. The Block Party followed the Elm Grove Memorial Day Parade. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Drew Lorum, 5, helps Kelly Schultz direct the Greenfield Concert Band during its performance at the Konkel Park Amphitheater on May 12. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Grayson Kobleska of Germantown raises a flag in its correct spot at Wisconsin Memorial Park. Each of the more than 1,500 flags has a name, and a pole number, and a specific spot to be placed in Wisconsin Memorial Park for its Memorial Day weekend preparations. It took most of May 24 for a dozen Wisconsin Memorial Park staff plus scouts and other volunteers to place the flags throughout the memorial park. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Fifth graders Kayla Fink and Arya Patel discect a pig heart in a Surgery unit, one of their activity options for Orchard Lane's High Interest Day on May 5. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Leane Willemse and Gracie Newbauer (back) showed no fear as they rode the Roller Coaster during Teen and Family Night at the Thiensville-Mequon Lions Club's 53rd annual Lionfest on June 8. Thiensville-Mequon Lions Club's 53rd annual Lionfest C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
James Leon, 2, plays in a bubble pool as one of the activities with the Badgerland Waterski show and Moonlit Movie at Fowler Park on June 15. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Abby Bruss, 11, rolls out from the final mud crawl in the U.S. Bank Mud Splash to benefit the Germantown Community Scholarship Fund's Teacher Grant Awards at Germantown High School on June 16. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Members of the Wauwatosa West Class of 2017 enter the school's stadium for the commencement ceremony Friday, June 9. Guests at the graduation ceremony filled the stadium's home bleachers and spilled out onto sidewalks and slopes leading to the facility. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Tessa Knox waits in line as the New Berlin Eisenhower Class of 2017 proceed to the Frank T. Granger Field stadium for their Commencement ceremony on June 10. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Morgan Gerke of Jackson sits with her "cousin dog" Charlie while waiting for other family members as they visit the 10th annual HAWS Pet Fair in Rotary Park in Menomonee Falls on Aug. 19. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Michael Dobler of Gurnee cleans a reproduction Confederate saber for another participant while in his 16th Century Scotish camp during 12th Annual Settlers Weekend at Honey Creek Park in West Allis on Aug. 26. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Elena Wright of Sussex joined in with a group of Suffragettes during 12th Annual Settlers Weekend at Honey Creek Park in West Allis on Aug. 26. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Cole Gillies of Evanston, IL gets comfortable in the cab of a tractor used to mow New Berlin roadsides and ditches during an Open House at the New Berlin Streets Department on Aug. 24. Visitors could see all of the different types of equipment used on New Berlin streets, receive a small personalized street sign, and see four snowplow blades painted by area artisits. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Zachary Schultz, 10 doubles over to sneak under the bar in a limbo contest during a Tuesday Night in the Park Luau hosted by the Community Alliance Against Drugs at Veteran's Park on Aug. 15. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Allison Heisler of Whitefish Bay walks about with a giant balloon octopus twisted together at the JCC Summer Carnival on Aug. 8. The Carnival extended from the JCC Courtyard, on the east side of the Karl Community Campus, into a JCC parking lot offering carnival rides, inflatable rides, magician, face painting, games, balloon artist, food trucks and more. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Jerry "Jer Bear" Pallo decorates the face of Elsa Nordstrum, 7, during Brown Deer's Night Out for Justice at Village Park on Aug. 2. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Olivia Hughes, 9, (left), Katrina Zrnic, 10, (center), and Nora Ellingson, 8, (right) find a unique place to rest in Greendale High School Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Greendale, Wisconsin. The three were on hand for the school's varsity basketball game. Peter Zuzga/Now Media Group
Gurmit Singh finishes a turban on Nicole Jusuf of West Milwaukee in a turban awareness activity hosted by Sikhs Engaged in Welfare and Awareness as one of the activities following the Chardhi Kala 6K Memorial Run Walk at Oak Creek High School on Aug. 5, the fifth anniversary of the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Colin and Liam Pluer of Waukesha watch as chicks hatch from their eggs in an incubator at the Wisconsin State Fair on Aug. 4. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
Abigail Guetter of NK Summer Flowers assembles a bouquet of fresh flowers at a stand at the Greedale Downtown Market on Sept. 23. The market's last day of the season is Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon through Oct. 7. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Russell Miller feels the burn, or bier, in a round of Masskrugstemmen, a German endurance game, during Elm Grove's Oktoberfest hosted by the Elm Grove Foundation at Village Park on Sept. 23. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Ben Franklin Elementary School kindergarteners and chaperones from Menomonee Falls ride a hay wagon from a field where they picked pumpkins at Jim's Pumpkin Farm in Germantown on Oct. 12. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Evelyn Beyer, 12, of the Aqua Sprites blows bubbles while waiting for costumed children to stop by for treats during the Wauwatosa Recreation Department's Trunk or Treat in the Fisher Building parking lot on North Avenue on Oct. 21. Organizations and groups of individuals set up decorated spots out the back of their vehicles for children to stop by for treats. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Kindergartener Jack Etter waits in his runaway cow creation for the start of the 4th annual Duct Tape Fashion Show at Longfellow Middle School hosted by The Friends of Tosa Destination Imagination teams. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Mikey O'Brien raises his hand as Lori O'Brien is sworn in to testify before Judge Lloyd Carter during the final adoption proceedings for Mikey and brothers Malachi (left) and Isaiah at the Waukesha County Juvenile Center on Oct. 27. The three boys lived as foster children with the O'Brien family for more than three years. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Nick Hoard waits with a bowl of candy and waves to people walking past Clear Water Outdoors during the Harvest Festival at North Genesee and Main streets as part of Halloween festivities in Delafield. Music, a chili cook-off, children and family activities, trick or treating at participating stores and a Grand Pumpkin Illumination at night was part of Fall Fest in Delafield on Oct. 28, 2017. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
With a boost from his mother Elizabeth, James Davis of New Berlin adds steel balls to the top for a trip through a Q Ba Maze tower at Silly Willyz Toy Shop on Nov. 11 as one of the stores nation wide celebrating National Neighborhood Toy Store Day. Families were invited to try a variety of toys, do arts and crafts, and receive a creation by Love Bug Face Painting. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Gabriella Wiebel of Menomonee Falls waits on Main Street with her cousins for the start of the Menomonee Falls Christmas Parade on Nov. 26. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Mickey Marwood readies a golf cart that would lead the Germantown Poms in the Germantown Christmas Festival Parade on Nov. 11. The parade was followed by horse-drawn carriage rides, hot beverages and treats, caroling, visits with Santa, gift-basket sales by the Friends of the Library and craft activities at the Germantown Library. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Darlene and Ciera (left) Cullinane of Oconomowoc shop for glass ornaments during the sixth annual Oconomowoc German Christmas Market at the Village Green on Nov. 25. C.T. Kruger/Now Media Group
People face West Moreland Boulevard in front of the Waukesha County Courthouse on Nov. 9 to protest the Waukesha County Sheriffs Department working with federal agencies in the handling of alleged illegal immigrants through what are known at 287(g) agreements. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Kellan Kalman, 6, of Delafield surveys bowls of decorating candy during the 14th annual Gingerbread House Decorating Event at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Delafield on Nov. 26. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
A sign posted two years ago at the Hillview boat launch warns of the invasive Starry Stonewort algae in the bay off the lauch site. Little Muskego Lake has been lowered seven feet in order to freeze out Starry Stonewort, that has since spread to four concentrated areas along the lake's shoreline. Lakeshore owners are being permitted to manually remove weeds 100 feet out from their shorelines. The Department of Natural Resources has closed all fishing on the lake as of Nov. 1 until March 5 as fish have become concentrated in the southern end of the lake and susceptible to fishing pressure. The extreme drawdown is the lastest step in a three-year battle to stop the invasive algae from spreading further in the lake and to other lakes. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Peter John Lindsay tries to tickle Emilija Messer as he inflates a balloon to be twisted into a creation at Thrivent Financial as part of the Elm Grove Holiday Open House on Nov. 11. Horse-drawn wagon rides connected sales at the School Sisters of Notre Dame, the Elm Grove Library and the Elm Grove Women's Club with the Elm Grove Park and Shop. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Cohen Erickson, a Grace Christian Academy third grader, joins Lynn Miner of Glendale for a trick during Miner's magic act at the Kids2Kids Toy Drive at VMP Health Care and Community Living in West Allis on Dec. 1. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Ronald Reagan Elementary Principal Brady Reinke climbs onto a rooftop section wearing an abominable snowman suit he wore for the school's pajama day to get ready for spending the night of Nov. 30 on the roof that was an incentive for students to raise $25,000 in a school fundraiser. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Alaina Bresette keeps Rori Bresette warm and entertained next to a warming spot at the Shorewood Christmas Tree Lighting at Oakland Avenue and East Woods Place on Dec. 2. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
The West Allis Police Department Honor Guard leads the West Allis Christmas Parade along Greenfield Avenue on Dec. 2 C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Jean Staven of Elements in Motion works with customer Sheila Frisinger on a Gyrotonic in the Hartland Movement Center studio at 592 W North Shore Drive in Hartland that is home to six different fitness businesses. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Hope Wojcik and her mother Kourtney of Port Washington greets Rapunzel and other story characters portrayed by Port Washington High School theatre students at the Polar Express, a tri-community event at the Port Washington Fire House on Dec. 9. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
More than 50 runners went dashing through the snow along Brookfield Road on during the Performance Running Outfitters (PRO) Ugly Sweater Run through Brookfield on Dec. 9. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Lauren Gerbitz snacks on icing while making a gingerbread house with graham crackers, cake icing and candies with 60 other people at the Menomonee Falls Library on Dec. 12. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Cole Pommering colors his letter in Ashley Averkamp's third grade classroom at Poplar Creek Elementary School in New Berlin on Dec. 14. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Steinhafels will donate $10 to the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight for for every letter written, and the letters distributed to veterans during Mail Call on future Honor Flights. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Laurie Ganske of Franklin photographs her grandchildren with a Storm Trooper from the 501 Legion group on hand to mingle with fans at the opening night of the Star Wars series latest movie, "The Last Jedi," at the Majestic Cinema of Brookfield on Dec. 14. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Malisa Gray (front) and Olivia Kinart use a spounge technique to apply glaze to a clay bowl as part of the all-school Empty Bowls project at Dixon Elementary School on Dec. 13. The finished bowls will be sold for $10 each during an Empty Bowls Ice Cream Soical on Jan. 30. Proceeds from the project will be donated to the Milwaukee Rescue Mission where $10 provides a hot meal or clothing for five people. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
Erik Jackson cleans up his 97th Street property in West Allis on Dec. 14 of the second snowfall of the 2017-18 winter season. C.T. Kruger/Now News Group
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A murder investigation has been launched after two women died in Hadlow, near Tonbridge
Officers have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder
Lauren MacDougall
An air ambulance was called to the scene (Image: Twitter: @JanetSergison)
A murder investigation has been sparked after two women died following a serious incident which also left an elderly man injured.
Detectives from the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate have launched a murder investigation following the death of two women in Hadlow.
Kent Police was called by the South East Coast Ambulance Service shortly after 7.40am today (September 29) to an address in Carpenters Lane where three people had suffered serious injuries.
Officers were called to Hadlow this morning (September 29) (Image: Twitter: @JanetSergison)
Two women, aged in their 50s and 70s, died at the scene. A man in his 70s was taken to a London hospital for treatment.
The road had been closed throughout the morning and officers arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody while enquiries continue.
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The victims’ next of kin have been made aware.
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Jury deliberating fate of accused security guard killer
The jury for the murder trial of Thomas Copeland, 31, started deliberating at 1:30 Thursday afternoon, court staff said.
Posted: Dec 12, 2019 6:45 PM
Posted By: Michael Sevren
EUGENE, Ore. -- The fate of man accused of shooting and killing a security guard is now in the hands of a jury.
The jury for the murder trial of Thomas Copeland, 31, started deliberating at 1:30 Thursday afternoon, court staff said. They left at 5 p.m. Officials said the jury is due back in court to debate at 9:30 a.m. on Friday.
Copeland is accused of murder for shooting Frank Ledgett, 69, outside of Season's Bar on Highway 99 and Rosevelt Boulevard in October 2018. Copeland testified that he shot him in self-defense.
During closing arguments, prosecutors showed video survivance of the shooting from both a security camera in the parking lot and from a body camera Ledgett was wearing. The video shows Copeland shooting Ledgett after Ledgett told them he and the two women he was with that they the needed to leave the property.
"He believed, reasonable, that Mr. Ledgett was going to his belt and pull that gun out and shoot him or the girls in front of him," said Copeland's attorney David Saydack to the jury.
But Lane County Prosecutor Erick Hasselman told the jury the two women testified they didn't feel it was self-defense.
"Where is this self-defense claim coming from? It's not being raised by Ms. Tiffany, it's not being raised by Ms. Jankens, it's being raised by the defendant Mr. Copeland," Hasselman said.
If found guilty, Copeland could spend the rest of his life behind bars.
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What is the Subaru Love Promise?
Subaru and our retailers believe in making the world a better place and the Subaru Love Promise is our vision of respecting all people. This is our commitment to show love and respect to our customers and to work to make a positive impact in the world.
The Subaru Love Promise Community Commitment
We believe in being a positive force in something bigger. And it all starts right here in our community. Not just by our donations, but by our actions.
That's why we stay true to our Love Promise Community Commitment by partnering with a wide variety of community nonprofits and charities.
Every year, we join hands with our owners in the "Share the Love" event, giving back to our community-a community that's given so much to us.
So, every day, we strive to ensure our love is felt not just by our customers, but by all in our community. We do this because we feel it is the right thing to do.
We are proud to participate in the Love Promise Community Commitment. We're grateful, not only to be a part of our community, but to serve and support the causes and passions that are closest to our hearts, right here in our neighborhood.
All of the organizations we support have one thing in common: the unwavering dedication to improve the world and the lives of its people.
Whether they live in our homes or in the wild, Subaru is committed to keeping all animals safe and healthy.
A partner since 2008, Subaru has donated close to $14 million to the ASPCA and helped support nearly 1,000 pet adoption events, resulting in more than 11,500 adoptions to date.
Loving the environment means more than loving the great outdoors. It means working to preserve it.
Over a decade ago, Subaru became the first U.S. auto manufacturer to become zero-landfill, and now, in collaboration with the National Park Service and the National Parks Conservation Association, Subaru is leveraging that same environmental expertise to help the National Parks reach zero-landfill too.
It’s our goal to make the pursuit of knowledge available to as many minds as possible.
Total donations to teachers: $92,233
Over 200 teachers adopted
More than 15,000 students impacts
In a perfect world, hunger would be history and hope would be commonplace. We believe a perfect world is possible.
Subaru and Meals on Wheels America worked together to make volunteering easier, by launching a tool called the Meals on Wheels Online Volunteer Drive.
We should all have a chance to lead a healthy life. We’re aiming to give as many people that chance as we can.
Subaru has donated more than $4.5 million dollars to
Make A Wish, helping to grant 610 wishes in the U.S.
How is Courtesy Subaru dedicated locally to the Love Promise?
Our Love Promise can be seen in various partnerships with local charities and non-profits. We're grateful for the opportunity, not only to be a part of our community, but to serve it as well.
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Did Courtesy Subaru go above and beyond, provide exceptional service, or support causes that are important to you? We'd love to hear about it.
Love Promise Stories from Courtesy Subaru
Subaru and Courtesy Subaru believe in making a positive impact on the communities in which we live and work. We uphold that belief through our Love Promise Community Commitment. Every month, we select inspiring stories from customers and partners from around our area who strive to support our collective commitment and feature them here
Make a Dog’s Day – Andy A
Subaru is proud to establish the first-ever National Make A Dog’s Day October 22nd. As part of Subaru Loves Pets month, we’re inviting all dog lovers to do something extra special for their furry best friends. Plus, Subaru will be focusing our efforts on helping the hardest-to-adopt shelter Dogs –those with special needs-find homes. Get ready to fall in love withThe Underdogs. #MakeADogsDay Meet Gabi! Gabi has been at the Humane Society of NWGA (Northwest Georgia) for seven years. If you asked the volunteers to pick their favorite animal at the shelter, Gabi would win hands down. She does not do well with dogs or cats so must be the only animal in an adult only family. She loves people and will bond very quickly to you. Gabi would make someone a great companion. She is waiting patiently for her forever home. If you have room in your heart and your home for this sweet girl then please fill out an adoption application, highlight and right click this link: https://hsnwga.org/adoption/application-for-adoption/?fbclid=IwAR2Ie18p6U3ryKi-niIuIZFTd-waD98xrySl7IJmiRBXE239WP7dpODubiU #MakeADogsDay #SubaruLovesPets #TheUnderdogs
Where Love Meets Hope - Blanket Delivery – Lori F
Jamie Bush, with Courtesy Subaru and another Subaru staffer, met Bethany Fields, with the TN Chapter of LLS to delivery blankets to patients at the Ballad Health Cancer Center. They delivered 80 blankets and 30 Arts/Craft boxes to patients who were receiving treatment on June 28th. While we were not able to take photos, the patients they met with loved the blanket and the kindness shown to them. Jamie and his staff paid special attention by writing messages of hope and putting one inside each blanket package. It is always a special time to deliver these and Jamie always stays to help spread love and hope.
Blankets delivered to cancer patients – Lori F
On Wednesday, June 20, two representatives with the Tennessee Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society met with Jamie Bush and another Subaru employee at the Ballad Health Cancer Center to deliver 80 blankets and messages of hope as well as tote bags for patients. It was such a blessing to be able to do this and meet a patient, Marvin, who was battling multiple myeloma. In fact, he has battled this blood cancer for 11 years. He and his wife couldn't' say enough good things about the blankets and appreciation they felt knowing others cared. He has received co-pay assistance from LLS and was very thankful to have that financial assistance over the years. He was happy to have the blanket and to get his picture made. Jamie and the other employee were so gracious and kind to the patients. They also took the time to put a message of hope into each blanket packet. These will be treasured by every patient when they get their blanket. It was a great day and good example of Where Love Meets Hope.
July 27, Courtesy Subaru employee Jamie Bush and another employee delivered 80 blankets to cancer patients at the Holston Valley Med. Ctr./Wellmont Cancer Institute in Kingsport with an employee from LLS. They hand delivered about 12 blankets, directly to patients, and also messages of hope as well.
Subaru Loves Learning Book Drive August 1 - 31 – Danielle S
Join us in our Subaru Loves Learning initiative during the month of August! We are partnering with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in donating science books to the Sullivan County School District. All of the books that will be donated have been recognized by AAAS as some of the best science books in their field. Contact us to learn more information.
Subaru Loves the Earth - E-Waste Event – Danielle S
We would like to thank our customers for participating in our E Waste Recycling event during the month of April. With your help, we were able to prevent 2,090 lbs of carbon emissions from polluting the atmosphere. This is equivalent to saving 81 trees, 356 gallons of gasoline, 3,030 plastic bottles, and 13,936 aluminum cans. Thank you for helping strengthen the Subaru Love Promise!
April 1-30, 2015 E-Waste Recycling Event – Molly M
Throughout the month of April, we are hosting an E-Waste Recycling Event in our store to collect unwanted electronics. We've arranged to work with a company who will responsibly collect, re-purpose, and recycle your electronic waste. Help us protect our environment. Just show up with your E-Waste and we'll do the rest! The first 50 customers who contribute will receive a complementary environmental badge of ownership. We will accept: LCD Monitors, Cell Phones, Laptops, Tablets, CRTs up to 40 inches, Video Games/Consoles, Fax Machines, DVD/VCR Players, Printers, Computer Peripherals, Switches/Routers, Cords and Wires.
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Caution sees real estate investment cool, but demand remains
The sale of a well-recognized real estate complex in Singapore for $S1.6 billion this week signalled the strength of demand from overseas capital in the city state’s booming office market.
Investment in global commercial real estate has cooled slightly this year after a bumper 2018 and caution amid political and economic uncertainty.
Global real estate investment volumes hit US$341 billion in the first half of 2019, down 9 percent from the same period last year, according to JLL.
A dip was widely expected after 2018 marked the highest investment volumes since 2007. Also contributing to the drop has been some restraint among investors, who are contending with a slowdown in global economic growth, political upheaval, and a changing retail landscape.
“As we look ahead to the second half of the year, we expect investment to decline by approximately 5 to 10 percent, to around US$730 billion for the full year, as investors continue to respond to the overall global environment,” says Pranav Sethuraman from JLL’s Global Capital Markets Research team.
As the current cycle continues to extend, managers are finding it challenging to deploy capital in an environment of elevated prices. Dry powder continues to build and stands at a record US$331 billion.
While global investment was down, activity was far from homogenous. Investment fell in the EMEA and Americas regions, but Asia Pacific broke yet another record as volumes hit a new first-half high of US$86 billion, according to the latest cross-border flows data from JLL.
Demand for commercial real estate hasn’t waned, either. Fundraising by private closed-end real estate funds recorded its highest ever first-half level at over US$80.3 billion.
“Risk-free rates continue to plummet, lowering financing costs and widening spreads to property at a time when investors are hungrier than ever for yield,” Sethuraman says.
“Although prices are elevated across many global markets, fundamentals remain sound, underwriting is disciplined, debt levels are generally modest, and investors remain keen to access the sector,” he says.
Click to download the full Global Capital Flows report, take a quick glance at the headlines, or view the interactive flows map.
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How to admit new partners: A fresh approach
The AAV method can help accounting firms find the right formula for bringing in new owners on terms everyone can live with.
By Joel Sinkin and Terrence Putney, CPA
Image by Askold Romanov/iStock
Financial and Admin Operations
The long-term viability of accounting firms depends on providing a path to partnership that is affordable for new partners and not too costly for current owners. Firms that fail to admit new partners cannot afford to buy out and fund departing partners' retirements. This often leaves firms with little choice but to seek a succession solution that includes a firm sale or merger.
Fortunately for firms seeking long-term independence, several approaches can facilitate a successful ownership transition. This article illustrates a method called average annual valuation, or AAV, which can bridge the gap between those seeking admittance into a partnership and those already holding ownership stakes.
THE COMPLICATED CASE OF BCDC
Consider the following scenario, which is a hypothetical based on the experiences of several accounting firms: BCDC CPAs is a four-partner, $3.8 million firm formed 15 years ago when two senior managers of a large local firm joined with a senior manager and a young partner from another local firm. The combined firm has grown nicely. Because the partners do not want to be forced into a merger to fund partner retirements and because they are keenly interested in retaining a pair of talented young managers, the partners need to find a way to admit the managers as owners.
It has not been an easy process. Julie Bean, the managing partner of BCDC, informally proposed to the new partner candidates a plan to sell each of them a 10% stake in the firm. It made sense to her that, because the firm valued its goodwill at one times revenue and the firm had about $1 million in tangible equity, it was fair to price the buy-in at 10% of those values, or $480,000 (see "Equity Method for BCDC New Partners"). She even offered to let them spread the buy-in over four years, so she was surprised when the response she received was tepid at best.
Julie consulted with several of her peers at other firms and found that they require new partners to invest no more than $100,000 upfront. One firm was using a multiple of compensation for partner retirement valuations, and the other used something called AAV. Julie couldn't understand how these firms could justify bringing in new partners at that level of investment without feeling as if they were giving away the store.
This article addresses the financial issues associated with new partner admissions. The concept of pricing the equity in a CPA firm that this article uses should not be confused with the value a CPA holding an Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential might place on an accounting firm in a formal business valuation. Rather, this article addresses the set of terms and underlying business plan associated with buying out retiring partners and structuring new partner buy-ins.
When addressing value in setting the price for a CPA firm, it is helpful to break down the value into two pools: tangible and intangible. The tangible equity is most often approximated by the accrual-basis net equity. In BCDC's case, Julie asked the new partners to contribute $100,000 of capital based on 10% of the firm's $1 million accrual-basis net equity. She further asked them to buy 10% of the firm's $3.8 million of total intangible value as defined by BCDC's owners' agreement.
BCDC's owners' agreement bases its intangible firm price valuation on 100% of revenues. That method puts the firm in line with the results of the 2012 AICPA Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) Succession Survey, which found that 43% of the respondents set intangible value based on 100% of revenues. The trend in the profession is toward lower multiples as firms seek to ease the financial burden that the retirement of Baby Boomers poses; this helps explain why 46% of the survey respondents used a valuation multiple below 100%.
Equity method for BCDC new partners
Julie considered offering the new partners a guarantee of enough additional compensation to fund their four-year buy-in. However, when she floated the idea of a $120,000 increase in compensation, her other partners shot it down. The senior partners thought the decrease in their compensation to fund this increase for the new partners wasn't justified, based on what the senior partners would be receiving for selling a partial interest in the firm and the new partners' expected performance at the outset. One of BCDC's partners put it this way: "This doesn't make sense to me. I'm taking a $60,000 annual cut in pay without much else changing. Plus, aren't I really funding the new partners' buy-in with my compensation? Why can't they borrow the money they need at a bank?"
INTERNAL PRICING OF CPA FIRM EQUITY
Three common approaches are used to price an accounting firm's intangible equity. One is the equity method, which is what BCDC used in the example above. Another is the multiple-of-compensation (or compensation) method. A third is the aforementioned AAV method, which might be considered a variation on the equity method because it also relies on revenue as a valuation metric.
An example of the compensation method is total retirement payments calculated as three times average historical compensation paid over 10 years. The 2012 PCPS Succession Survey found that about twice as many respondents use the equity method compared with the compensation method.
We have found that the larger the firm, the more likely it will use the compensation method (see "Compensation Method for BCDC New Partners").
Compensation method for BCDC new partners
A common problem firms using the equity method encounter is balancing equity owned by individual partners over time. Smaller firms tend to start off with a small ownership stake for new partners compared with senior partners, often set at a level to make the initial investment manageable. These firms tend to change the equity allocations only in conjunction with a buyout of another partner. For example, if a partner who owns 20% of the equity retires, the remaining partners would accumulate more equity pro rata based on what they own prior to the retirement. A partner who started off with 5% ownership would see hardly any increase, at least compared with a partner who already had a significantly larger stake. As a result, we often run into situations where an owner who has outlasted several buyouts owns a vastly disproportionate amount of the firms' equity. Even if firms try to address this issue proactively, the partners who would be giving up equity don't want to do it for free, while the partners who need to acquire more ownership resent having to buy something they might have spent several years building through sweat equity.
A prevailing perspective is that a firm's true value is created through the collective efforts of its key people, who are usually its owners. This is especially evident in a small firm where client relationships can depend a great deal on specific owners. If there is a sufficient connection between what owners are paid in compensation and their performance relative to other partners, then the value of the firm is fairly allocated if it is based on relative compensation. That is a key benefit of using the compensation method compared with the equity method.
THE AAV METHOD
The AAV method also is sometimes referred to as the revenue units approach (see "AAV Method for BCDC New Partners"). In this method, the intangible value/price is expressed in units that are usually tied to revenue. In this hypothetical, BCDC would recognize 3.8 million revenue units. If the firm prices its intangible equity at one times revenue, each unit would be worth $1. Partners are bought out based on the number of revenue units allocated to them. As the firm's revenue rises or falls, new units are created or units are reduced. Each partner is allocated a share of the overall units and a share of any new units created.
In BCDC's case, the existing partners would likely be allocated all of the revenue units existing when the new partners are admitted. The new partners' investment, therefore, could be limited only to their capital contribution, a much more manageable obligation. This allows the new partners to participate in the firm's growth without immediately having to "buy" any of the equity previously built up. Further, as the new partners participate in growing the firm, their sweat equity would be recognized as they accumulate a portion of newly created revenue units. New units might be allocated equally to all partners or based on performance criteria or relative compensation.
In some cases, new partners might receive a disproportionate share of new units as a method of motivating them to accept the plan and increase their ownership share. As all partners participate in the firm's retirement buyouts of senior partners, the revenue units reacquired should substantially increase the allocation of intangible equity to younger partners. The retired partners' units can also be allocated disproportionately as a tool to increase minority partners' AAV shares.
An advantage of the revenue unit approach is that it automatically adjusts much of the firm's equity pricing over time. We have found that some firms are willing to cap the allocation of any new revenue units to senior partners to avoid a disproportionate accumulation of equity. Changing ownership of capital can be done at face value, either through cash infusions or retaining compensation, and usually requires only a reasonable level of additional investment.
AAV method for BCDC new partners
THE IMPORTANCE OF VESTING
The 2012 PCPS Succession Survey found that one-third of firms that use vesting in their owners' agreements require less than 10 years to fully vest in retirement benefits, 28% (singularly the most popular choice) require 10 years, 16% require between 10 and 20 years, and 23% require 20 years or more. The same survey found that roughly 29% of firms with minimum age requirements for retirement allow full benefits at ages 55—59, 35% set the minimum at ages 60—64, and 28% set it at 65 or older.
A firm's long-term viability depends on its ability to create future generations of owners to buy out retiring owners. If the younger owners accumulate too much value too quickly, they might be motivated to cut short their careers at the firm, undermining the long-term plan. Going back to BCDC's predicament, if the newly admitted partners were to make the full investment that Julie proposed, it would only be fair to consider them fully vested in the value they had paid cash for. As a result, BCDC would lose its ability to tie its long-term succession business plan into its owners' agreement because it would not necessarily be promoting a long-term commitment from the succession team.
With long-term vesting in place, one of the obstacles to more aggressively allocating equity to new partners is also diminished. The firm enjoys much more flexibility if it knows a younger partner can't cash in his or her chips until the older partners are already in buyout mode. It is imperative to use vesting when the compensation method is employed and usually recommended in the case of the AAV method even though the concept is essentially built in.
THE CASE FOR MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGES
We have found that new partners are increasingly concerned about the timing of senior partner retirements. Owners' agreements without a mandatory maximum age result in too much uncertainty. Senior partners can't plan for when replacement partners need to be in place. Younger partners can't assess how lucrative the opportunity the firm is offering really is.
Most CPAs with client bases made up of privately held businesses work with many that are family-owned. Chances are you have seen situations where the second generation became disenchanted with the prospect of ever taking over and left before the founding generation, causing the succession plan to fall apart. Invariably, this leads to the demise or sale of the company. A similar outcome may result in a firm with senior partners hanging on past a reasonable age. The 2012 PCPS Succession Survey found that 54% of firms that had a mandatory retirement age in their agreement used age 65, while 15% of the respondents used ages 66—69 and 14% used age 70.
Keep in mind that in most situations mandatory retirement refers to the time at which an owner is required to be bought out and relinquish ownership. It is common for firms to allow "retired" owners to continue working part time. Young partner candidates have this issue in mind as they look forward to the career opportunity a firm presents.
BCDC'S SOLUTION
Admitting new partners is an investment in a firm's future and essential to remaining independent. Unless a firm is in a hyper-growth mode, increasing compensation for new partners likely means decreasing compensation for existing partners. Hopefully, that adjustment is short-lived as new partners spur accelerated growth in the firm. The key is to find a compromise between requiring "skin in the game" for the new partners and providing a lucrative opportunity for them while not giving away the store.
BCDC realized its approach to partner admission was unworkable. The firm adopted the AAV method and even went so far as to allocate 50,000 revenue units to each of the new partners in recognition of their past practice development efforts and as a "signing bonus." The senior partners determined that if the new partners couldn't create enough growth to justify a $30,000 bump in compensation, they weren't truly partner material. The new partners happily agreed to a capital contribution of $100,000 paid over four years as they were guaranteed at least enough additional compensation to fund that investment.
Terrence Putney (tputney@transitionadvisors.com) is CEO, and Joel Sinkin (jsinkin@transitionadvisors.com) is president, both of Transition Advisors LLC in New York City.
To comment on this article or to suggest an idea for another article, contact Jeff Drew, senior editor, at jdrew@aicpa.org or 919-402-4056.
AICPA RESOURCES
JofA articles
"Do's and Don'ts of Due Diligence," June 2014, page 26
"Managing Owner Transition Through an Owners' Agreement," March 2014, page 42
"How to Select a Successor," Sept. 2013, page 40
CPA Firm Mergers & Acquisitions: How to Buy a Firm, How to Sell a Firm, and How to Make the Best Deal (#PPM1304P, paperback; #PPM1304E, ebook)
Navigating Mergers & Acquisitions: Guidance for Small and Mid-Sized Organizations (#PGN1302P, paperback; #PGN1302E, ebook)
Securing the Future (#PPM1307HI, vol. 1 & 2 set, paperback; #PPM1305P, vol. 1, paperback; #PPM1305E, vol. 1, ebook; #PPM1306P, vol. 2, paperback; #PPM1306D, vol. 2, PDF, online access)
CGMA Learning Program: Strategic Management Accounting (#165350, one-year online access)
Financial and Strategic Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions (#165325, one-year online access)
Succession Planning: Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today (#BLI165040, one-year online access)
For more information or to make a purchase, go to cpa2biz.com or call the Institute at 888-777-7077.
PCPS Succession Planning Guide & Tools, aicpa.org
PCPS Succession Readiness Assessment (new), aicpa.org
PCPS Succession Timing Calculator (new), aicpa.org
Private Companies Practice Section and Succession Planning Resource Center
The Private Companies Practice Section (PCPS) is a voluntary firm membership section for CPAs that provides member firms with targeted practice management tools and resources, including the Succession Planning Resource Center, as well as a strong, collective voice within the CPA profession. Visit the PCPS Firm Practice Center at aicpa.org/PCPS. The Succession Planning Resource Center is available at aicpa.org.
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KSB Group supplies pumps for Lake Mead Tunnel
GIW Industries, a KSB Group subsidiary based in Grovetown, Georgia, will provide eight heavy-duty slurry pumps for the construction of Lake Mead Intake Tunnel No. 3.
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Pumps for Abu Dhabi
On 1 December 2009, KSB Aktiengesellschaft, Frankenthal, Germany, received an order for four large water pumps in the million euro range to be installed in the Shuweihat pump station in the Abu Dhabi emirate. With the new pump sets, the local water utility provider complements the pump station in order to extend the supply system already in place. At this station, ten pumps of the same type series are in operation which KSB delivered in 2003.
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New pump series for hygienic applications
At the start of 2010, KSB Aktiengesellschaft, Frankenthal, Germany, will add a single-stage close-coupled pump for use in the pharmaceutical and food & beverages industries as well as in biotechnology to the product range sold in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
High-efficiency twin pumps for heating and air-conditioning systems
Following the demand for a twin pump version for heating and air-conditioning systems, Frankenthal-based KSB Aktiengesellschaft now offers its Calio glandless pump type series also in twin design. Twin pumps are often used where reliability requirements are high or space is limited.
The new Calio Z twin pumps are used where reliability requirements are high or space is limited.
During normal operation, one of the two pumps is on duty for 24 hours. After that, it changes to stand-by, and the other pump takes over. This ensures that the load is equally distributed between the two pumps and that they are always ready for operation. Should a failure occur at one of the pump sets, the integrated monitoring system will effect an automatic changeover and send a message to the control station via an integrated interface. Manual pump changeover is also possible.
The integrated swing check valve prevents backflow through the pump while the pump set is not running. The hydraulic operating range covers flow rates of up to 52 m3/h at heads of up to 18 metres of water. The pumps are driven by synchronous, electronically commutated canned motors.
Common building services signals are processed by the pumps, which are fitted with the required interfaces as standard. With the integrated Modbus interface, existing automation systems can easily be linked. Other product-integrated analog and digital interfaces are also available.
In addition to the familiar operating modes of constant-pressure control, proportional-pressure control and fixed speed operation, the newly developed operating software comprising an integrated energy-saving function called Eco Mode further saves the user considerable costs.
The user interface combined with an integrated display and symbols indicating the operating mode provide a high comfort of operation. The user is shown the current power input in watts and the flow rate in cubic metres. Just like the smaller Calio sizes, the new pumps satisfy all current efficiency regulations.
The fluid temperature range from -10 °C to +110 °C makes the new pump sets suitable for a wide variety of applications, from heating water to coolant transport and industrial recirculation systems.
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Heisman chase and playoff race cross paths in champ weekend
by: RALPH D. RUSSO, Associated Press
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
The Heisman Trophy chase and playoff race have become intertwined.
Since the College Football Playoff started in 2014, four of five Heisman winners have played on teams selected to play in the semifinals. That makes championship weekend especially important as voters focus on contenders making closing arguments.
Presumptive front-runner Joe Burrow of LSU heads into the Southeastern Conference title game against No. 4 Georgia with what seems like a commanding lead in the Heisman race. Who will join the Tigers’ quarterback as finalists when the trophy is handed out Dec. 14 is still unclear. The real race is likely for second place.
Oklahoma quarterback Jalen Hurts, Wisconsin tailback Jonathan Taylor, Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley and a handful of players from Ohio State and Clemson may be able to use conference championship games this weekend as springboards to New York.
‘”It certainly has become much more impactful,” said Heisman historian Chris Huston, who runs Heisman.com for the Heisman Trust.
Since 2014, 14 of the 17 Heisman Trophy finalists have played on championship weekend. The Heisman hopefuls who aren’t playing on the final weekend before votes are due need to have been especially spectacular — think Lamar Jackson from Louisville in 2016 — or they will be forgotten.
“’Because of the attention on the playoff it’s become ‘the best player on one of the best teams’ and that’s a lazy way of doing it,” said Heisman voter Brett McMurphy of Stadium.
This season, there are 926 members of the media and former Heisman winners voting for the award. The trust asks voters to submit their top three in order. Most votes are cast online. The deadline is Monday afternoon and the finalists are announced that night.
In the latest Heisman straw poll conducted by The Athletic, Burrow received 50 of 51 first-place votes. Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields was second, followed by Buckeyes defensive end Chase Young, Hurts and yet another Buckeye, running back J.K. Dobbins. Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (seventh) did best among those not playing this weekend.
The playoff’s influence on Heisman voting has amplified a trend that started with the Bowl Championship Series, which decided the national champion from 1998-2013. During those 16 seasons, 10 Heisman winners played for teams that made the BCS championship game, including 10 of the last 14. Teams that played for the BCS title accounted for 27 of the 71 finalists (38%) over that period.
Two notable exceptions were Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M in 2012 and Robert Griffin III of Baylor in 2011. Both of those teams entered November with multiple losses, but had stellar final months, highlighted by memorable victories in high-profile games. Johnny Football and the Aggies knocked off No. 1 Alabama. RGIII and the Bears beat No. 5 Oklahoma, snapping a 20-game losing streak to the Sooners.
So if you are not in the national championship mix, scrambling the race late in the season can get the attention of Heisman voters.
Not showing up at all in The Athletic’s straw poll was Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa. The junior quarterback has missed a third of the season (three full games, two halves) because of injuries but is easily among the best players in the country.
He leads the nation in efficiency rating at 206.93, which will break the single-second NCAA record he set last year. Tagovailoa is second in yards per attempt at 11.3, behind Hurts at 11.7. His 33 touchdown passes is tied for fifth in the nation and at 315.6 yards passing per game, he is fourth.
‘’Will I consider Tua? Yes. But his injury is a major, major negative point,” said Matt Baker from the Tampa Bay (Florida) Times. ‘’I’ve voted for players who have missed games due to injury before but only when their overall body of work was so overwhelmingly positive that I could look past an absence or two.
Baker’s position was echoed by several Heisman voters contacted by AP. Others had already made up their minds.
“”The injury makes him a nonfactor in my mind,” said Robert Cessna of the Bryan-College Station (Texas) Eagle.
Baker also noted that Ohio State’s Young was in a similar position “for a different reason.” Young missed two games (both blowouts by the Buckeyes) because of an NCAA violation.
McMurphy believes the trust should expand Heisman voting to a top five and have a minimum of five finalists every season. Currently, the minimum is three and others are determined by voting margin.
“’I’m not a participation trophy guy, but here you have a chance to promote the sport,” McMurphy said. “‘It won’t have an impact on who wins and it will allow other schools and players to be showcased.'”
Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://podcastone.com/AP-Top-25-College-Football-Podcast
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by JOHN NICHOLSON, Associated Press / Jan 19, 2020
LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Landry was reeling after blowing a six-stroke lead on the back nine Sunday in The American Express.
“I don't want to be a part of something like that ever again,” the 32-year-old Texan said.
by DAVE SKRETTA, Associated Press / Jan 19, 2020
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans hoped to follow the same game plan against the Kansas City Chiefs that had carried them to playoff wins in Baltimore and New England, giving the ball to running back Derrick Henry as much as possible.
It was a bad sign that their bruising star never got a carry in the fourth quarter.
by BARRY WILNER, Associated Press / Jan 19, 2020
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — With his best imitation of a tightrope walker, Patrick Mahomes high-wired the Kansas City Chiefs into their first Super Bowl since 1970.
Oh sure, Mahomes did his usual superb job passing, but it was his 27-yard tap dance down the left sideline late in the first half that gave the Chiefs their first lead. From there, they outran the run-oriented Tennessee Titans and star back Derrick Henry for a 35-24 victory Sunday in the AFC championship.
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Some concerned with higher bills after Derby installs new, more accurate water meters
Posted: Wed 9:39 PM, Sep 11, 2019 |
Updated: Wed 11:05 PM, Sep 11, 2019
Derby installs new, more accurate water meter If you live in Derby, some of you may have noticed an increase in your water bill. The city started a water meter replacement program earlier this summer, installing 6,000 new digital water meters.
The city says the new meters are more accurate and will allow customers to monitor and control their own usage. The city says decades old meters can sometimes under report water usage.
Multiple people in Derby raised concerns about their bills to Eyewitness News.
Brooke Sorenson lives in Derby and says her last water bill wasn't what she's used to seeing.
"Sometimes it's a little bit higher than normal and we don't really think anything of it, but when this jumped, we thought there is something going on," said Sorenson.
The family says their bill is normally around $50 a month, but their latest bill almost tripled, leaving them paying $130.
The city says people in Derby could see some slight changes. Starting with a new and upgraded water meter allowing for more accurate, timely readings. The city says that could result in an increase in your bill.
It's part of a new water meter replacement program that started earlier this summer, replacing decades old meters in 23 districts in the city. Homeowners in 2 of those districts saw added days to their last bill.
Kristy Bansemer is the Communications Director for the city.
"What happened was with the change over... those were people we were trying to transition to the new billing period, so their bills were 47 days instead of 30," said Bansemer.
Sorenson says there's still no way her family's usage jumped that much. She says they didn't use any more water than they normally do and haven't seen a leak anywhere.
The city says rates weren't changed, but often times, people are using more water this time of year and there can be leaks in places that are hard to find.
Sorenson says she's not the only one with a larger than expected bill.
"After hearing from other neighbors, it could be a lot worse," said Sorenson.
She says she has been in contact with the city and says someone is supposed to be coming out to check her new meter.
The city says after all the new meters are installed, it will provide a link to a portal where customers can check and monitor their own usage and also set up alerts. The city says call the water department if you have any questions about your bill, 316-788-1424.
"We are willing to work with people to adjust things if we find issues on our part, but we really encourage people to call us on our end and help us, help you," said Bansemer.
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Woman safe, man presumed dead following Butler County standoff, fire
Nebraska man arrested after officer involved shooting
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My Investing Misstep
My Schwab account ballooned to $100,000. That's when the greed and day-trader mentality took over.
By Mark Solheim, Editor
From Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Back in June 2000, this magazine ran an article titled "True Confessions," which related the tale of one editor's foray into the dark excesses of the dot-com-era stock market. The author, who chose to remain anonymous, confessed not only to investing in a number of wildly inflated tech stocks but also to buying them — gasp — on margin. "In retrospect," he wrote, "I admit that I succumbed to greed and hubris, betraying the principles of responsible investing by playing the market with borrowed money."
If you haven't already guessed, the author was me. Five years earlier, I had opened a Schwab account with $10,000, invested in Microsoft and a few other solid prospects, and watched the account grow to $100,000. That's when the greed and day-trader mentality took over. I bought into the philosophy that corporate earnings didn't really matter in the internet era, that momentum would propel popular stocks ever higher. I started investing in companies whose products and services I didn't understand, and doing so with other people's money. Then the market crashed, and I got not one but two margin calls.
Volatility and valuation. The same impulsive mindset that pushed stocks to the breaking point in 2000 has parallels today in the cryptocurrency markets. A lot of novice investors have been buying bitcoin, watching its value swing wildly up and down. Like stocks 20 years ago and home prices 10 years ago, cryptocurrencies have crept into watercooler conversations. When our UPS guy reported that he has bought in, we took it as a sure sign that bitcoin has entered bubble territory.
In her cryptocurrency FAQ, Nellie Huang points out that bitcoin has no revenue, no earnings and no underlying asset value, so prices are driven by demand alone. When an ordinary stock's price rises, it's usually based on expectations of earnings or revenue growth. At worst, she writes, bitcoin's rise fits the "classic definition of Wall Street's 'greater fool theory,' and at best, it describes speculation, not investment." It also reminds me of late '90s blind investing because few investors understand its blockchain-technology underpinnings.
The stock market is easier to call. As investing editor Anne Smith explains in Topic A, the triggers for the February downdraft were threats of higher inflation and a rise in interest rates. But we don't think the bull is ready to expire; it's still supported by strong corporate profits and healthy economies around the globe. Some excess valuation has been wrung out of stocks, but as yields on Treasuries tick up, many stocks will be vulnerable to selling, and you can expect more anxiety-producing trading days in the months ahead. If you're buying, Anne recommends investing overseas and in sectors that won't get socked by higher rates. And if you get queasy when stocks tumble, it's a sign that you might want to pare back your holdings.
My hard-won lesson. Finally, please take a look at Crowdsourcing. The question we asked readers this time around was "What was your biggest financial mistake — and how did you recover from it?" As you now know, my biggest stumble was playing stocks like roulette nearly 20 years ago. I stayed out of the market for a few years while I licked my wounds, but my lesson in investing (and humility) has served me well. In 2008 and 2009, I took advantage of bargain prices to get back into the market. Now I am fully invested in a mix of stocks and bonds that I won't have to tweak much until I am a couple of years from retirement — no matter which direction the market goes.
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Total loan: $50,000
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A loan helped smallholder farmers get affordable land documentation in Ghana, securing their land rights for the next generation.
Meridia's story
Problem For both rural and urban communities in upcoming economies, access to and usage of land is the first and most important path to prosperity. Clear access to land offers everyday sustenance and long-term economic perspective. But to prosper from their land these communities first need to clarify boundaries and leverage its economic potential. Solution That's where Meridia comes in. We combine the technological tools and on-the-ground expertise to unlock land potential. From digitally mapping boundaries and validating legal documents to helping secure ownership, we bring much-needed transparency and clarity to the communities that need it most. Our one stop shop solution puts documents in the hands of smallholder farmers, that give them the legal right to the land they live and work on. Loan Use & Impact Our smallholder customers income is entirely from cocoa or cashew production, where a short annual harvest season leaves them with limited available cash most of the year. As a result they cannot afford to buy the land documentation that can protect their land rights out of season. With a loan from Kiva, Meridia can double the amount of smallholders it can offer land documentation by allowing farmers to purchase land documentation throughout the year. With a land document in hand, smallholders can have peace of mind, secure their land for future generations to use and provide evidence of ownership for financing.
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The Lenox Public Schools has been a beacon of success in the Berkshires and across the state for decades. But, with shifting educational expectations, wavering resources and changing demographic trends in the region and throughout New England, district leadership has chosen to reflect on strengths and examine opportunities that will allow the district to continue to serve students and the broader community well into the future.
The resulting Strategic Plan – the first in nearly 30 years – was initiated by the Lenox School Committee at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Nearly 22 months in the making, this document derives from broad community participation in the form of surveys, focus groups, community meetings, and goal-centered subcommittees. The work of creating this plan took place in two phases. The first was a thorough identification of district issues and successes and community concerns and aspirations. Following this initial phase of fact-finding, the process shifted to the identification of action-oriented goals that would address identified opportunities and issues. This second phase was conducted mainly in subcommittees throughout the fall and winter of 2014-2015.
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NON-TECHICAL CANYON GUIDE TO THE COLORADO PLATEAU 6TH EDITION
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With 16 new mapped regions and an additional 32 new pages, Michael R. Kelsey has once again expanded his number-one-selling guidebook: Non-Technical Canyon Hiking Guide to the Colorado Plateau. In this new 6th edition, Kelsey has added many new hikes abundant with rock art and ruins that will bring the history and mystery of the Plateau alive. He has also added many new scenic and photogenic hikes whose beauty will be etched into your mind forever. New hikes can be found in Cathedral Valley in Capitol Reef National Park and in White Pockets—an amazing region of the Sand Hills/Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Other new hiking regions include Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, Inscription Rock, Cañon Pintado, and Dinosaur National Monument. Kelsey has also included over 380 color photographs, most of which are new to this edition. Though the hikes that are considered technical—where ropes and rappelling are required—have been placed in Kelsey’sother top-selling guidebook, Technical Slot Canyon Guide to the Colorado Plateau, two of the more adventurous hikes still remain—the Black Hole and West Canyon. Whether you are new to hiking and canyoneering the Colorado Plateau or an old desert rat, this new edition is a must have.
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KFC Is Launching A Home Delivery Service In Australia
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It's the news every takeaway fan has been waiting for (and every chicken has been dreading): KFC is launching a home delivery service! From next month, the fast food giant will trial a home delivery service in partnership with Foodora, bringing its famous fried chicken and hot chips straight to Aussie doors. Here's everything you need to know.
If you're old enough to remember the '80s, you might recall that KFC used to offer home delivery in Australia. However, the service was eventually discontinued due to presumed logistics issues. Now, in the face of changing consumer dining habits, the company is resurrecting its chauffeured chooks, courtesy of the food delivery company Foodora.
That's right: From mid July, Aussies will once again be able to order KFC at home and await it's arrival with greasy noses pressed anxiously against the window. (I might be speaking from childhood experience here.)
Sydneysiders in Manly will be the first to receive the service, with an additional 12 suburbs earmarked for the trial. These will fall within Foodora’s strongest delivery areas.
KFC Australia's managing director Nikki Lawson conceded that the move into home delivery was precipitated by the rising popularity of food delivery companies such as Deliveroo, MenuLog, UberEats and Foodora. In short, consumers who wish to eat at home now have more choice than ever before - and KFC needs to keep up.
“Consumers are looking for ways to make life easier and delivery is a logical next step for KFC Australia," Lawson told Lifehacker.
"We believe delivery in Australia comes with big responsibilities. Once we are satisfied that we can meet our people, food quality, operational and financial obligations we will be delighted to rollout delivery Nationally.”
Customers will be able to order fast food through Foodora or the KFC Express app. (It's worth noting that the aforementioned app already lets you pre-order and pre-pay for food. However, until now you were required to pick it up yourself from the nominated restaurant.)
KFC has yet to reveal what kind of additional costs will be involved, but you can expect it to follow Foodora's existing model, which includes a $5 delivery fee and optional driver's tip. Menu prices may also be slightly higher than in the restaurant. We've contacted KFC about pricing and will update the article when we hear back.
KFC's main chicken-based rival, Red Rooster, has been offering home delivery for years. In that time, it has amassed an impressive range of locations thanks to its partnership with Menulog.
KFC will also need to ensure that the food it delivers to customers remains hot and fresh - this is something Australia's major fast food chains often struggle with. In other words, the Colonel is going to have bis work cut out for him. We wish him godspeed.
Eight Popular Fast Food Restaurants That Secretly Home Deliver
Sometimes you get a craving for a specific fast food but lack the energy/wherewithal/sobriety to get in your car and head to the drive-thru. The good news is that a lot of Australia's favourite fast food restaurants will deliver straight to your doorstep - they just don't heavily advertise it.
[Via Business Insider]
shadow298 @shadow298
I remember when KFC did delivers in the late 90's; it was a beyond awful service. Used to have deliver people turn up to my flat because they had either gotten the address wrong (often by several streets) or were absurdly late when friends had ordered food for themselves.
GPS can fix some of that but KFC has the worst customer service of any of the major takeaways franchises in Australia, so expect the food to arrive late, cold and disgusting.
whatgift @whatgift
Jun 20, 2017, 7:56pm
This is funny, I used to deliver for KFC in Penrith in the 90's, interesting they're bringing it back again!
KentuckystuffeDuck Guest
Jul 18, 2017, 4:52pm
NZ has had Delivery for 20 years?
smckay97 @smckay97
Sep 4, 2017, 12:57am
NZ is also the size of my fingernail and probably has 2 KFC locations total
Peter hillegers Guest
Nov 13, 2017, 12:55pm
I hope it is better the red rooster which is as use as mammary glands on bovine v
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Nuclear magnetic resonance image of the author's brain: a parametric map of the excitation of hydrogen nuclei by an extremely powerful oscillatory magnetic field, while lying in suspended animation within a futuristic toroidal sarcophagus. Created at the Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit, Medical Research Council, Cambridge, UK.
Lin, Y. 2019. Crouching tigers, hidden zebras: periodicity of engraved lines on the small heads issues. The Malayan Philatelist 60:93–96.
Lin, Y. 2019. Malaya's timeless design IV: World War II. The Collectors Club Philatelist 98(3):166–172.
Lin, Y. 2019. Paper fibre analysis of the small heads issues. The Malayan Philatelist 60:40–46.
Lin, Y. 2019. Malaya's timeless design III: World War II. The Collectors Club Philatelist 98(2):84–106.
Lin, Y. & Lim, K. Y. 2019. Pigment particles on the blue and green papers of the Straits Settlements KGVI 1937–1941 $1 and $5. The Malayan Philatelist 60:18–21.
Lin, Y. 2019. Malaya's timeless design II: Malaya postage stamp printing. The Collectors Club Philatelist 98(1):28–45.
Lin, Y. 2018. Malaya's timeless design. The Collectors Club Philatelist 97(6):354–374.
Lin, Y. 2018. A search for statistical laws governing definitive stamp production. The London Philatelist 127:335–343.
Lin, Y. 2018. Raman spectroscopic identification of vermilion ink in the BMA MALAYA $2 duty plate. The Malayan Philatelist 59:62–65.
Lin, Y. 2018. Old mysteries and new questions about the Okugawa-Akira seal. The Malayan Philatelist 59:38.
Lin, Y. & Magis, A. 2018. BMA blues: spectroscopic insights. The Malayan Philatelist 59:40—42.
Mustacich, R. V. & Lin, Y. 2018. Perforation quality and small-hole characteristics in the Malaya small heads issue. The Malayan Philatelist 59:42–45.
Lin, Y. 2017. Pahang small heads 35 cents: a typographical anomaly? The Malayan Philatelist 58:99—100.
Lin, Y. & Yong, E. 2017. The human touch in SMC perfin production. The Malayan Philatelist 58:98.
Lin, Y. & Cheah, J. S. 2017. BMA Malaya 50 cents: a forgery of the forgery? The Malayan Philatelist 58:93—94.
Lin, Y. 2017. BMA Malaya 25 cents double overprint: which overprint came first? The Malayan Philatelist 58:43—44.
Lin, Y. 2017. Ultraviolet fluorescence of the BMA 1 cent magenta overprint? The Malayan Philatelist 58:13.
Lin, Y. 2016. An obscure BMA 15c. forgery? The Malayan Philatelist 57:89—90.
Lin, Y. & Cheah, J. S. 2016. The TRENGGANU overprint: genuine and forged. The Malayan Philatelist 57:83—86.
Lin, Y. & Cheah, J. S. 2016. Two distinct varieties of the BMA 50 cents postal forgery? The Malayan Philatelist 57:16—18.
Lin, Y. 2016. A case for collecting and studying philatelic forgeries. Stamp Magazine 82(2):27.
Lin, Y. 2015. The stamp that took Malaya by storm. The Malaysian Philatelist 2015(1):3–13.
Lin, Y. & Sutherland, W. J. 2015. Compartmentalization influences the response of bioenergetic ecological networks to species declines. Journal of Complex Networks 4(1):140–155.
Lin, Y. & Sutherland, W. J. 2014. Extinction and invasion do not add up in noisy dynamic ecological networks. Basic and Applied Ecology 15:475–485.
Lin, Y. & Sutherland, W. J. 2014. Interaction modification effects on ecological networks are affected by ratio dependence and network topology. Journal of Theoretical Biology 363:151–157.
Peh, K. S.-H. et al. 2014. Forest fragmentation and ecosystem function. In Kettle, C. & Koh, L. P. eds. Global Forest Fragmentation pp. 96–114. CABI, United Kingdom.
Lin, Y. & Sutherland, W. J. 2013. Color and degree of interspecific synchrony of environmental noise affect the variability of complex ecological networks. Ecological Modelling 263:162–173.
The library at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ©Lin Yangchen
Lin, Y. 2013. Tubographical transactions: a search for traces of the past. In López Galviz, C. & Merrill, S. eds. Going Underground: New Perspectives pp. 92–105. London Transport Museum.
Assaneo, F. et al. 2013. Dynamics and coexistence in a system with intraguild mutualism. Ecological Complexity 14:64–74.
Lin, Y. 2009. Home range of Chalcophaps indica Linnaeus 1758 (Aves: Columbidae) in a semi-forested landscape. Malayan Nature Journal 61:209–212.
Lin, Y. 2008. Freedom of expression: wildlife through curved glass. Asian Geographic 58:22–25.
Lin, Y. 2008. Big and beautiful eyes. Nature Watch 16:6–9.
Sodhi, N. S. et al. 2007. Barcoding Indo-Malayan birds. Raffles Bulletin of Zoology 55:397–398.
Lin, Y. 2006. The straw-headed bulbul's legendary song. Nature Watch 14:8–10.
Lin, Y. 2005. Singapore's answer to Notre Dame de Paris. The Organ 334:8–10.
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My companion on the Godwin-Austen glacier en route to K2 (8611 m) in the Karakoram Himalaya.
The snowy peak at far left is Chongtar Kangri (7315 m).
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A high-quality standards housing project has been built in the town of Antibes – Juan-les-Pins, in the heart of “Parc Saramartel” and at a distance of about 200 meters from the famous “Pine forest” in Juan les Pins and only a moment from sandy beaches. The development consists of two five-storey buildings with a total of 90 apartments in a large variation of typologies configuration, from 44 up to 190 sqm; Each penthouse on the top floor has its own private roof terrace with astonishing sea views, pool and counter-current system. The facades of each building have been cladded with treated wooden Trespa panels, and some loggias have been protected by series of sliding sunshades elements, giving privacy to the occupants as well as dynamicity to the architectural composition of the facade.
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The site layout and the location of the two buildings has created a large central area where a 900 sqm Spa & Wellness private establishment has been positioned. The remaining surface, free from construction, has been treated as a landscaped park that gives this development a very high-end character by restoring fully the special flora of Mediterranean gardens that are the jewels of the Riviera. Project developed in collaboration with Jean Foussat Architect.
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Six Injured in Explosion at Florida Munitions Plant
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A flash explosion at a munitions plant Tuesday injured six workers, including one who was hospitalized, a sheriff’s official said. “I know they were working with powder,” said Carl Williams, chief sheriff’s deputy in Taylor County. But he said few details of the accident at Maryland Assemblies were available.
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Kathleen Bacon is a managing director at HarbourVest and specializes in European and emerging markets investments. She shares her thoughts on the firm’s strategy, the state of the market and efforts to attract more women to private equity.
Leaders League: What is the firm’s investment strategy in Europe and in emerging markets?
Kathleen Bacon: Our investment strategy is theme-based in these markets. In Europe, it’s both value and growth-based. We find that companies with an enterprise value of less than $500m are good opportunities for consolidation across products, services, and geographies. This is a particularly important strategy in today’s market where pricing is high for the platform itself, with add-ons typically done at slightly lower prices, so it not only adds top- and bottom-line growth, but is also accretive to the ultimate selling multiple.
The growth-investing themes are around internationalization and digitization via technology. We are looking at businesses that want to expand beyond their home geography, and certain private equity (PE) firms are very good at finding the global customers or consolidation targets to build a more international portfolio.
For technology, we’re looking at investments across many different sectors that use hardware, software, digitization, etc., to drive top-line growth within their portfolios.
In emerging markets, it’s slightly different because the themes are largely driven by increased consumer spending. The opportunities have more to do with consuming natural resources or overall basic needs, such as finance, transportation or education.
How do you mitigate added risk in emerging markets transactions?
The primary mitigation is working with emerging markets professionals who understand the business and commercial framework of the companies they’re investing in, as well as the regulatory, political, and macroeconomic factors that may create potential risk in these markets. It’s important to partner with general partners (GPs) that are local and that understand these markets. Then you have to apply extremely thorough commercial diligence in every investment opportunity using best practices from developed markets.
Will Brexit have an effect on HarbourVest’s strategy and the UK’s investment climate?
It’s made us very selective in terms of the managers we select and the co-investments that we do in the UK. We will be putting more focus on managers and companies that focus on the internationalization of UK businesses. It’s the biggest market in terms of M&A and PE activity in all of Europe, so one you need to be in, but we are slightly underweighting the UK compared to four or five years ago. You also have to pay attention to currency risk, especially if you’re a dollar-based investor.
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The means by which we hope to make a difference in the industry is predicated on a number of pillars. One is research – for example, we worked with the British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) to quantify where we are in terms of the composition of women within the industry, their seniority and their respective roles.
Another is mentoring – we have put nearly 100 pairs of mentors and mentees through our mentoring program, pairing senior mentors, many of which are men, with mentees, obviously women, so that they can both learn from the issues women are facing within the industry.
A third pillar is networking, offering many events that members can attend to meet others in the industry.
The last pillar I’ll mention is educational outreach where we reach out to schools to talk about the industry and its attractiveness for women. It’s been a fabulous journey so far and while we still have a long way to go, we’ve made a huge amount of progress and I’m looking forward to continuing to drive Level 20’s mission to attract women to the industry and keep them here.
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Presenting Psychology is a fresh, concise variation of the breakout bestseller Scientific American: Psychology, combining the communicative style of the world’s most respected science magazine with thoughtful immersive learning to help you reach all kinds of students. Authored by l...
Presenting Psychology is a fresh, concise variation of the breakout bestseller Scientific American: Psychology, combining the communicative style of the world’s most respected science magazine with thoughtful immersive learning to help you reach all kinds of students. Authored by longtime community college instructors Deborah Licht and Misty Hull alongside science journalist, Coco Ballantyne, the text centers on profiles and video interviews of 26 real people to help students better understand, remember, and relate to psychology’s defining concepts. Chapters also feature full-page Scientific American-style infographics which guide students through essential, often complex concepts step by step. Assessable versions of the videos and infographics, and additional author-created activities are available in LaunchPad, the book’s dedicated online course space. Together, the text and LaunchPad provide a seamless learning experience
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Scientific American: Presenting Psychology chapters don’t merely highlight fascinating stories. Each one is a story, written in the style of a Scientific American article:
Chapters profile the real stories of people whose lives provide an ideal context for exploring core concepts in psychology.
Links and QR codes in the chapter take students to video interviews with the subjects (In Their Own Words and You Asked, They Answered), highlighting the relevance of course content to real lives.
In LaunchPad, assignable and assessable Video Profile Activities based on the interviews further reinforce the connection between the stories and important psychological concepts.
Digital Authorship Beyond the Book
The authors conceived of this project as a truly integrated text/online resource from the outset, and have carefully aligned the book content, features and online assessments. From their scaffolded assignments in LaunchPad to the thousands of questions written for LearningCurve adaptive quizzing, they’ve created a learning experience which transitions smoothly between print and digital media.
Infographics Clarify Concepts
These scientific storyboards combine engaging images and step-by-step explanations to unravel concepts that introductory students often find difficult to understand. Assessable Infographic Activities based on the text’s infographics are available in LaunchPad.
New Feature! Apply This
This new feature asks students to think about psychological research in the context of their own lives and the world around them. Unlike traditional "boxes" that students often skip, Apply This! is a part of the chapter narrative, and might be based on a text section, an infographic, or any other chapter element.
From the Pages of Scientific American brings fascinating excerpts from Scientific American right into the text
Social Media and Psychology highlights contemporary research on the impact of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media applications on behavior
Across the World highlights fascinating research on behavior variation across culture
Nature and Nurture looks at twin studies, genetic research, and heritability studies to give students a sense of how heredity and environment shape human behavior
Didn’t See That Coming details unexpected, high-interest, and newsworthy developments related to the chapter’s theme Controversies examines debates over contemporary research and issues in the psychological community
Think Again helps students improve their critical thinking by digging deeper into key concepts or deconstructing popular psychological myths
Connections provides annotated cross-references to material in previous chapters to explain relationships among topics.
"Try This" offers students a quick applications exercise relevant to their understanding of experimentation in psychology.
Built around the biggest issues classroom issues, LaunchPad gives students everything they need to prepare for class and exams, while giving instructors everything they need to quickly set up a course, shape the content to their syllabus, craft presentations and lectures, assign and assess homework, and guide the progress of individual students and the class as a whole.
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LearningCurve adaptive quizzing gives individualized question sets and feedback for each student based on correct and incorrect responses. All the questions are tied back to the e-book to encourage students to use the resources at hand.
New! The Video Assignment Tool makes it easy to assign and assess video-based activities and projects, as well as providing a convenient way for students to submit video coursework.
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A streamlined interface helps students manage their schedule of assignments, while social commenting tools let them connect with classmates, and learn from each other. 24/7 help is a click away, accessible from a link in the upper right hand corner.
Optional pre-built chapter units, curated by the authors, can be used as is or customized. Or choose not to use them and build your course from scratch. LPunit.jpg
Book-specific instructor resources include PowerPoint sets, textbook graphics, lecture and activity suggestions, test banks, and more.
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Chapter 1: Introduction and Research Methods
demonstrates how psychology was intensely relevant to the 33 Chilean miners who spent over two months trapped underground.
Chapter 2: Biology and Behavior
interweaves psychological concepts with the story of Iraq War veteran Brandon Burns, who experienced a miraculous recovery from a brain injury, and Christina Santhouse, a young woman who has thrived in school, work, and life in general—after having an operation to remove nearly half her brain.
Chapter 3: Sensation and Perception
tells the story of Elizabeth Hooker, a mother raising deaf and blind triplets.
Chapter 4: Consciousness
offers a peek into the life of anesthesiologist Dr. Robert Julien, and explores the experiences of Matt Utesch, a young man with narcolepsy.
Chapter 5: Learning
illustrates learning principles using basketball pro Jeremy Lin and blind marathon runner/triathlete Ivonne Mosquera.
Chapter 6: Memory
tells the poignant tale of the amnesiac Clive Wearing and follows Dorothea Seitz, a memory expert, to the World Memory Championships.
Chapter 7: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence
explores the cognitive breakdown of stroke survivor Jill Bolte Taylor and the reading difficulties of actor Orlando Bloom, who has dyslexia.
Chapter 8: Human Development
details the lives of two community college students—Jasmine Mitchell, a single mother juggling education and career responsibilities with childrearing, and Chloe Ojeah, a young woman who cares for her aging grandparents in between classes and homework.
Chapter 9: Motivation and Emotion
relates the life experiences of Mohamed Dirie, a young man who immigrated to the United States from Somalia, and Lucy Magnum, a child who survived a shark attack.
Chapter 10: Personality
introduces the digital personality Tank, a robot receptionist at Carnegie Mellon University.
Chapter 11: Stress and Health
details the experiences of a Eric Flansburg, a police officer, and Kehlen Kirby, an emergency medical services (EMS) provider.
Chapter 12: Psychological Disorders
tells the story of Ross Szabo, a young man with bipolar disorder, and a Melissa Hopely, young woman with obsessive compulsive disorder.
Chapter 13: Psychological Therapies
focuses on Dr. Daniel Foster, a therapist working on an Indian Reservation and Laura Lichti, a licensed therapist just beginning her career.
Chapter 14: Social Psychology
explores the life of Olympic runner Julius Achon, who adopted 11 orphans from his homeland of Uganda, and relates the story of Joe and Susanne Maggio, a married couple who found each other via the Internet.
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Deborah Licht is a professor of psychology at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She has over two decades of teaching and research experience in a variety of settings, ranging from a small private university in the midwest to a large public university in Copenhagen, Denmark. She has taught introductory psychology, psychology of the workplace, abnormal psychology, the history of psychology, child development, and elementary statistics. She has experience in traditional, online, and hybrid courses, and is particularly inspired by first-generation college students who turn to community colleges to pursue their education. She received a BS in psychology from Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio; an MA in clinical psychology from the University of Dayton; and a PhD in psychology (experimental psychopathology) from Harvard University. She continues to be interested in research on causal beliefs and their influence on behavior, particularly in relation to how college students think about their successes and failures as they pursue their degrees.
Misty Hull
Misty Hull is a professor of psychology at Pikes Peak Community College in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She has taught a range of psychology courses at Pikes Peak Community College, including introductory psychology, human sexuality, and social psychology in a variety of delivery formats (traditional, online, and hybrid). Her love of teaching comes through in her dedication to mentoring new and part-time faculty in the teaching of psychology. She received her BS in human development and family studies from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, and an MA in professional counseling at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado. She has served in a variety of administrative roles at Pikes Peak Community College, including interim associate dean, and coordinator of the Student Crisis Counseling Office. In addition, she has helped to facilitate the state system’s approach to teaching psychology, as the state psychology discipline chair of the Colorado Community College System from 2002 to 2010. One of her many professional interests is research on the impact of student persistence in higher education.
Coco Ballantyne
Coco Ballantyne is a New York–based journalist and science writer with a special interest in psychology. Before collaborating with Misty Hull and Deborah Licht on Scientific American: Psychology and Scientific American: Presenting Psychology, Coco worked as a reporter for Scientific American online, covering the health, medicine, and neuroscience beats. She has also written for Discover magazine and Nature Medicine. Coco earned an MS from the Columbia University School of Journalism, where she received a Horgan Prize for Excellence in Critical Science Writing. Prior to her journalistic career, Coco worked as a teacher and tutor, helping high school and college students prepare for standardized tests such as the SAT, GRE, and MCAT. She also worked as a physics and math teacher at Eastside College Preparatory School in East Palo Alto, California, and as a Human Biology course associate at Stanford University, where she earned a BA in human biology.
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iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and 4-Inch iPhone 6c Rumored for 2015 Release
Wednesday March 25, 2015 9:53 pm PDT by Husain Sumra
Apple is planning on releasing three new iPhone models in the second half of 2015, according to a new report from DigiTimes. The site claims that a 4-inch iPhone model will join the 4.7-inch iPhone 6s and 5.5-inch iPhone 6s Plus.
Apple will release three different iPhones in the second half of 2015, the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus and a 4-inch device currently being referred to as iPhone 6C, according to industry sources.
A new 4-inch iPhone was also rumored in December 2014, with a report claiming that the device would be aimed toward female users. However, even if a new 4-inch iPhone isn't introduced, Apple will presumably have the iPhone 5s to offer for free on a two-year contract once the current models slide down.
DigiTimes notes the 4-inch iPhone 6c is likely to be manufactured by Wistron while both the 6s and 6s Plus will be manufactured by Foxconn. In January, a report from Chinese site Feng.com claimed that Apple had not made any orders in its supply chain for a 4-inch iPhone.
Earlier this year, CEO Tim Cook said the new, larger iPhone models had brought the highest Android switcher rate over the past three years and that they brought in more newer customers than previous iPhone models. It's possible that Apple believes offering more sizing choices to customers could allow Apple to reach more customers, as Cook also mentioned different regions preferred different sizes.
Apple is expected to announce new iPhone models in September, with new additions to both the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus rumored to include 2GB of RAM and Apple's new Force Touch technology, which has already made its way into Apple Watch, the new MacBook and new 13-inch MacBook Pros.
Tags: digitimes.com, iPhone 6c
ctross
I just pray they keep good specs in the 4 inch display!
I have large hands, I can palm a basketball easily, and I think the iPhone 6 display is simply to big.
When Steve Jobs said the 4 inch display was the perfect size because your thumb could easily manage the corner of the device, he couldn't have been more correct.
eatrains
Another vote for a smaller flagship. The 6 and 6+ are clown phones.
chriscrk
New iPhones this year? That's so unlike Apple!
barkmonster
If they could make 32Gb the entry level on all sizes. Every other feature is just a bonus.
This x10000
Jobs said the 3.5 inch display was the ideal one. The 4 inch came after he died.
QCassidy352
I have a 6 and like it, but when I use my gf's iphone 5, I'm reminded that 4" really is the sweet spot. I'd go back in a heartbeat, if it was otherwise comparable to the bigger models.
Back to a tiny iPhone, I'm not surprised. Jobs alone spent a very long time programming the faithful that it's all they'd ever need. A massive group of the Apple faithful bought that story hook, line and sinker.
Or maybe some of us just prefer smaller phones over phablet sized ones. The 4-inch models are not "tiny". It's a very practical size.
petsounds
I'll be really disappointed if this "6C" is a low-cost model. I've held off upgrading my personal phone because I dislike the 6 and 6+ form factors so much.
macfoxpro
Okay, we'll see who goes back to the iPhone mini.
Please yes on the smaller iPhone!!!
And don't gimp performance, just reduce features. :apple:
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5 Dumb Facebook Features and How to Make Use of Them
Dan Price April 9, 2018 09-04-2018 6 minutes
Facebook has developed a thoroughly deserved reputation for being bloated and confusing to use. And that applies whether you use Facebook on the web or on mobile.
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You can trace the root of the problem back to two issues: a settings menu that lacks any resemblance of consistency between the various platforms, and the company’s insistence on including lots of strange features that nobody either asked for or uses.
Those rather bizarre features form the crux of this article. We have uncovered five particularly dumb Facebook features and figured out how you might be able to make use of them.
1. Create a Frame
Frames is part of a Facebook’s “Camera Effects Platform” (you didn’t even know that existed, did you?). It lets you create a customized frame for your profile picture, group, or business page.
Despite what Facebook might tell you about “letting people express themselves,” the tool was introduced as part of the company’s ongoing battle with Snapchat.
Once you create a frame, anyone else on Facebook can use it. Suffice to say, you shouldn’t put any personal details into your design—it’s just another way you cannot trust Zuckerberg’s company All the Ways You Can't Trust Facebook All the Ways You Can't Trust Facebook As of June 2017, Facebook has over two billion active users. But despite superficial changes, Facebook also still has a problem respecting privacy and protecting your data. Read More .
In typical Facebook fashion, the tool is nearly impossible to find if you don’t know where to look.
To get started, you need to visit the aforementioned Camera Effects website. The site is not accessible through the regular Facebook platform and has little resemblance to the main site from a UI perspective.
Once you’re on the site, click Open Frame Studio in the upper right-hand corner of the screen and follow the on-screen instructions.
How to Make Use of It
Nobody wants to see yet another flowery border. Instead, you could use the tool for causes you believe in.
For example, perhaps you’re fighting to keep your local library open or to secure government funding for a new children’s play area in your local park. Why not create a frame that highlights the issue then share it with other Facebook users in your community?
2. Relationship History
The relationship history tool lets you see the entire Facebook history between yourself and the person you’re listed as “in a relationship with” on the network.
It will show you any photos, videos, posts, and events you’re both tagged in, anything you put on each other’s wall, any friends and jobs you have in common, and the date you became Facebook friends.
This isn’t cool. If you need Facebook to tell you about your relationship, it might be time to start looking for a new partner.
Once again, there’s no way to activate this tool from within any of the Facebook apps. Instead, you need to type facebook.com/us into your browser’s address bar.
A lot of people don’t realize you can use the tool to see the relationship between any two people on Facebook How to See the Relationship History of Any Two People on Facebook How to See the Relationship History of Any Two People on Facebook Did you know you can use a secret URL to see the entire Facebook history of any two people on the network? Read More . Instead of typing facebook.com/us, try:
facebook.com/friendship/[username 1]/[username 2]
It’s a great way to do some surreptitious research before heading for a job interview or going on a first date. You could even use it to ask a girl out on Facebook How to Chat With a Girl on Facebook and Ask Her Out How to Chat With a Girl on Facebook and Ask Her Out Want to ask a girl out on Facebook? Here are some tips for starting a conversation with a girl on Facebook and securing a date. Read More !
Note: If you’re not friends with the person whom you’re researching, you’ll only be able to see their publicly available content.
3. Verified Accounts
If you follow the latest goings-on in the tech world, you’ll know Twitter has been embroiled in a bitter row about its verified accounts policy. Honestly, the company brought most of the issues upon itself thanks to its bizarre approach to verified applications How to Get a Verified Account on Twitter (And Is It Worth It?) How to Get a Verified Account on Twitter (And Is It Worth It?) There are many Twitter users with blue tick marks next to their name. The blue tick denotes a verified account, meaning this is a real person and is whoever their description says it is. Read More , but we digress.
Facebook also has verified accounts. And as with Twitter, the blue tick is largely pointless. The company should either let everyone verify themselves so users can identify bots and fake accounts more readily, or kill the feature entirely.
Unlike Twitter, many people don’t realize that Facebook offers both blue and grey ticks. The blue ticks are reserved for celebrities, public figures, and well-known brands. However, anyone with a business page can get a grey tick.
You just need to open your page and go to Settings > General > Page Verification > Verify this Page. Provide Facebook with either your company’s public phone number or a recent utility bill, and you’ll have a grey tick in a matter of hours.
If you do have a business page, it would be folly not to claim your tick.
Unlike the Twitter ticks, a grey tick on Facebook genuinely is a sign of legitimacy and authenticity. Making sure your page has a tick lets users know you are who you claim to be. It should help drive up likes and ultimately increase your revenues.
4. Messenger Codes
Profile codes became popular on Snapchat. Since mid-2016, Facebook has offered an almost identical feature. The premise is simple: you can scan a person’s Messenger code and immediately start chatting with them.
You can find your own Messenger code by opening the Facebook messenger app and tapping on your profile picture in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
To scan someone else’s code, repeat the above steps then tap on your own code and select the Scan Code tab.
We know what you’re thinking: why would you need to scan someone else’s code? It’s highly probable that you’re already friends with everyone you’d conceivably want to chat to on the app.
You’re missing the point.
Facebook codes are great for instantly starting a conversation with a company’s customer service team or with one of the many great Facebook Messenger bots 12 Amazing Facebook Messenger Bots You Can Chat With 12 Amazing Facebook Messenger Bots You Can Chat With Facebook Messenger has a ton of features most people barely use, or are perhaps not even aware of. One of the most impressive of these are "bots." Read More . If you see a code in a shop or on an ad that piques your interest, just scan it, and you could be talking to the organization behind it within seconds.
5. Pirate-Speak and Upside Down-Speak
Facebook offers its app in more than 100 different languages. But if English is your mother tongue, you’ve got a couple of extra options: English (Pirate) and English (Upside Down).
If you select pirate-speak, all your Facebook services will get a sprinkling of oohs, aars, mateys, and other pirate-themed lingo.
If you choose upside down speak, all Facebook menus and apps will be shown, um, upside down.
You can enable pirate-speak and upside down-speak by going to Settings > Language > Which language do you want to use Facebook in and choose one of the two options.
In our experience, the only people who’ve found any use for upside down speak are residents of Australia. And you only need to turn on pirate speak if you’re planning to set sail with Bluebeard at some point over the next couple of months.
We jest, of course. There’s no logical explanation for the inclusion of the two “languages.” They only serve to make Facebook even more annoying to use. And given all the usability issues the network currently faces, that’s not something the company should be offering.
It’s just dumb, period.
Facebook Has Some Useful Features Too
It’s quite apparent that not very many people are using the five features we discussed in this article. And while you might be able to make use of some of them, others should be confined to the annals of Facebook history as soon as possible.
But Facebook isn’t all about dumb features that no one uses. Believe it or not, the service actually offers one or two useful features too. If you’d like to learn about how to make the most of the social network, check out our guide showing you how to use Facebook How to Use Facebook How to Use Facebook New to Facebook? We'll teach you all you need to know about how to use Facebook in our guide. Learn how to create an account, find friends, and make the most of every feature! Read More .
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"there’s no way to activate.." - lol.. just look at the "governors" in the hidden dev-options known as "internals". You will be very suprised how many cool things are there ;)
Gilbert J
Bluebeard was the folktale character who murdered his wives. I think you meant Blackbeard ;-)
That said, I agree with your points.
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Whale Sharks on land in South Ari Atoll: The Second Annual Maldives Whale Shark Festival
Posted on December 5, 2014 at 12:49 pm.
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Press Release: Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) and The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN Maldives) is collaborating with Maldivian artists to celebrate the whale shark in The Second Annual Maldives Whale Shark Festival. Hosted in Dhangethi, this year’s festival will be the culmination of months of community engagement workshops in which school students and community members have come together to create artwork representing their island and celebrating the marine diversity of South Ari Atoll and its Marine Protected Area (SAMPA).
This unique festival, which places island communities at the centre of creative decision making, will transform the host island on Saturday December 6th, festooning the streets with colour, filling the air with ‘Boduberu’ and providing an unmissable learning experience for over 250 people who have participated in its development. The carnival procession at 1pm will see 3 whale sharks swim above the heads of the crowd, a giant green turtle, butterfly fish and manta ray dance through the streets and a feast of brightly coloured costumes created by each island.
Considering the dimensions for their kinetic sculpture of a butterfly fish.
Each participating island has chosen a mascot to make and has been working with professional artists to realise their designs for large scale, kinetic sculptures and mobile recycled artwork and costumes. Inspired by the stories of their community they have been working with creative practitioner Fazail Lutfe to create high impact, theatrical presentations to share with festival goers. Weaving together the traditional forms of ‘Raivaru’ and ‘Boduberu’ with contemporary storytelling, each island will tell part of the Atoll’s story, giving voice to the area’s rich cultural heritage.
Local artists Nadee Rachey and Kareen Adam from Malé city have been leading on the artistic vision for the festival, collaborating with Festival Director Chloe Osborne from the UK, to provide a series of multi-disciplinary art workshops with 4 main islands – Dhigurah, Dhangethi, Dhiddhoo and Mandhoo, with support from neighbouring islands and resorts.
“This is just the beginning – we plan on putting the festival on the cultural calendar for the Maldives, bringing people from across the country and the world together to celebrate the rich marine and cultural diversity of the archipelago. Nowhere else is uniquely placed to support the collaboration between Marine Biologists and Artists, community members and international researchers. We look forward to building on this year’s success and, with thanks to our generous sponsors, to offering the opportunity to participate to more islands everywhere.”
Chloe Osborne – Festival Director, Maldives Shark Research Programme.
We hope to attract festival-goers from across the Atoll, Malé and beyond with this yearly opportunity to celebrate the craftsmanship and creativity of the island communities and to celebrate the area’s unique role in the International Whale Shark ecology.
The 2014 festival has been created with support from our technical partner IUCN Maldives with sponsorship from Voyages Maldives, FlyMe, Allied Insurance with Mirihi, Lux* Maldives, Lily Beach, Vilamendhoo, Holiday Island and Sun Island resorts, online partner Maldives.com, and our official hydration partner 100PLUS.
MWSRP programme coordinator Ibrahim Shameel added “For the past 5 months MWSRP have been working with the local islands to bring this festival to life. Along the way we have been fortunate enough to work with some amazing people without whom this festival would not be possible. The idea of a festival is still a very new concept to the communities but have been delighted at how the openly the idea has been received. Its been an inspiration and an honour to witness this festival bring people of all ages come together in a shared endeavour.”
Festival Background: Developed by MWSRP and IUCN Maldives in 2013, the festival is designed to provide the island communities of South Ari Atoll with the opportunity to celebrate the Whale Shark and the Marine Diversity of their Atoll whilst promoting environmental sustainability and conservation at a grassroots level.. Seeding the idea of an international collaboration between marine biologists and artists and promoting the use of community art as a tool for social and environmental engagement, the project seeks to boost local and national awareness and tourism to support future generations.
Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme
The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) is a charity that carries out whale shark research and fosters community focused conservation initiative in the Maldives.
What initially began as a scientific expedition in 2006, the MWSRP has grown to become the only long term organisation dedicated to study the iconic, yet vulnerable whale shark species in the Maldives.
Our goal is simple: we seek to advance the field of whale shark knowledge and to advocate for sound conservation policy in the Maldives. By encouraging and valuing community and industry stakeholder participation, we are able to leverage the scientific research to safeguard the rich biodiversity and fragile marine ecosystems that are the basis for not only whale sharks, but also life, livelihood and culture in the Maldives.
Community mobilisation is one of our core values. Participation from the local residents of South Ari Atoll and throughout Maldives is very important to the work of MWSRP.
contact for more information: Richard Rees, Managing Director MWSRP
IUCN Maldives Marine Projects
The objectives of the IUCN Maldives Marine Projects were developed to address the environmental priorities and challenges that the Maldives faces. They include enhancing coral reef resilience (both social and ecological), supporting climate change adaptation, advancing marine species management and increasing environmental awareness across different sectors. These are ambitious but urgent priorities that require vision, dedication, perseverance and commitment by many individuals, groups and stakeholders of society in order to address them.
contact for more information: Ali Nizar, Communications Officer
Rifaee Rasheed, IUCN Social Sciences and Outreach Officer
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Carrier Access Corp. swings to Q4 loss
By Carla Mozee
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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- Carrier Access Corp. cacs Tuesday after the bell reported a fourth-quarter loss of $1.48 million, or 4 cents a share. Last year, it had a profit of $1.5 million, or 5 cents a share. Revenue for the broadband-technology provider was $20.4 million, up from $23.3 million last year.
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Storylines: AFC Wimbledon
A first away win at AFC Wimbledon and maintaining record over bottom-half teams among the topics to follow for Friday...
mkdons.com details the storylines to follow heading into Friday's Sky Bet League One clash with AFC Wimbledon.
First win at the Cherry Red Records Stadium
In Friday’s eagerly-anticipated clash, the Dons will out to record their first away victory over AFC Wimbledon.
The men from MK1 boast a strong home record over AFC Wimbledon, having beaten them in three of the four matches between the two clubs that have been held at Stadium MK, including the first-ever league fixture.
However, it was AFC Wimbledon who came out on top in the first meeting at the Cherry Red Records Stadium back in March – a disappointing result the Dons will be looking to put right on Friday.
On the topic, Robbie Neilson said: “It's a massive game for us on Friday night and the boys are really looking forward to it, as I’m sure the fans will be as well.
“Hopefully we take a good allocation, we put on a good performance and we get three points because we know it means so much to everyone at this club.”
Third time lucky at going back-to-back
While looking to record a memorable win over their rivals, Robbie Neilson’s men will also be out to secure successive victories on Friday, following their 3-2 triumph over Rochdale last weekend.
Despite winning five matches in all competitions this season, they have yet to put two wins together and that is something that they’ll need to change if they are to climb the Sky Bet League One table.
Continue dominance over bottom-half sides
The Dons boast a 100% record against the teams they’ve faced who currently in the bottom half of the Sky Bet League One table and they go head to head with another one of those sides on Friday, in AFC Wimbledon.
Neilson’s side, who have enjoyed victories over Gillingham, Plymouth Argyle and Rochdale, will want to extend their run by adding AFC Wimbledon to the list.
It would also set them up well for the remainder of the month, with two more bottom-half teams to come in Northampton Town and Bury.
Goals, goals, goals...
Having not scored more than one goal in any of their seven league matches prior to Saturday, the Dons finally broke out against Rochdale.
The men from MK1 netted three times in the victory, including two in the first half after previously only scoring one first-half league goal – Aidan Nesbitt’s decisive finish in the 1-0 win at Plymouth Argyle.
Fast starts are important too – the Dons haven’t lost a league match in which they’ve scored the first goal since October 2016.
Options in attack
The Dons, although short on numbers at the back with two central defenders sidelined through injury, have real depth in attacking areas, which is sure to provide boss Neilson with a real selection headache.
A group which is still awaiting the return of Chuks Aneke, has striker Osman Sow, who played well against Rochdale in his first 90-minute run out of the season, and Ryan Seager who got on the scoresheet after coming off the bench.
Kieran Agard, who recently returned from injury, his eager to bag his first goal of the campaign and Robbie Muirhead has impressed during his appearances for the Under-23s.
That’s not even taking into account the wide players – Gboly Ariyibi and Aidan Nesbitt have both been amongst the goals in recent weeks, the former bagging a brace last Saturday at Stadium MK.
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mkdons.com details the storylines to follow heading into Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash at Stadium MK..
Report: AFC Wimbledon 0-2 MK Dons
MK Dons recorded a first victory over AFC Wimbledon at the Cherry Red Records Stadium on Friday evening.
Robbie hails resilient Dons
MK Dons boss Robbie Neilson praised the resilience and determination of his MK Dons side in the 2-0 win over AFC Wimbledon.
AFC Wimbledon: ticket/travel information
Ticket details for MK Dons’ Sky Bet League One fixture at AFC Wimbledon next month have been confirmed.
Milestones: Lewie hits 750
Dean Lewington reached 750 appearances for MK Dons in Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Sunderland at Stadium MK.
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The weather meant only two MK Dons' loanees were in action over the weekend.
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Home Giveaways Hyper Universe Early Access Steam key Giveaway
Hyper Universe Early Access Steam key Giveaway
MMOBomb.com and Nexon have teamed up to score YOU early access Steam keys to Hyper Universe! These keys give you access to the game, a Founder’s emblem, 28 sets of unique items and more!
To unlock your code key you just need to complete all the steps on the top.
Get your key now while supplies last!
1. Launch Steam client and log into your Steam account.
2. If you don’t have a Steam account, create one and install Steam client
3. Once logged into Steam, click on “Games” tab on the top left corner.
4. Click on “Activate a Product on Steam” from the dropdown menu.
5. Input the product code.
6. Install and launch Hyper Universe.
This code contains the following:
⦁ Access to the game
⦁ 28 Hypers – 24 at first login, 4 for leveling up
⦁ 28 sets of unique items belonging to the 28 Hypers
⦁ Founder’s emblem (in-game account profile image)
1. Each code can be redeem just once and each person cannot redeem more than one of these codes.
Its A HYPER UNIVERSE! Leap into action with the most intense side-scrolling, beat’em up MOBA to hit the market. Join the battle-ready Hypers and use their insane abilities to defeat the opposing team and bring about victory. It’s a Hyper Universe… Anything goes
ED_BACK_HEART October 5, 2017 at 5:27 pm
hi guys the nexon send me more 2 keys for play the game for free
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THIS KEYS ARE ONLY USE IN GAME CLINTE AND IS NOT FOUNDER PACK, THE CODES IS EXPIRE OCTOBER 31
dragantaBG September 27, 2017 at 2:15 am
please give me a key!!!!
qwe September 26, 2017 at 3:18 pm
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RenTheRose September 24, 2017 at 1:13 pm
A good idea for us old mmobomber’s could you maybe send the email with a 24 or even 6 hr heads up
this giveaway ended so fast all of your community feels cheated and feels that this sight no longer cares. Some people where here in less then a minute and used duped or bot accounts to grab a key you could also do keys in waves or even let us know the total keys you were given in the description of the event this way we at least know if we ever had a chance
Diefool September 24, 2017 at 11:23 am
How many codes did u guys give away? Like…10? I have this as my home page and caught it a couple hours after being posted and they were all gone….commented just now because i came back hoping for more keys to no avail :'(
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ED_BACK_HEART September 24, 2017 at 6:54 am
hello guys i gone put here one free key, i reicevie that key after a buy the funder pack and play some games the send me one for free i share here so One of u can have the founder pack for free
steam key:4WT6A-HQYDP-43YT3
Preciel September 24, 2017 at 7:18 am
rip wasting money on a nexon game, sums up why all the companies sell early access because retards keep buying it
please… give me a key Hyper Universe!
soonsack September 24, 2017 at 5:57 am
please… give me a key…
they actually sent the email like 12 hours or so after this was made so i got it before it was sent.
you guys aren’t losing out on anything though, it’s nexon hosting it after all aka it’s going to be abandoned shortly excluding a couple cash cows because they don’t set their priorities straight like honestly waste time on censorship when they could be advertising or hyping more players.
Please key!!!!!!!!!
Ebasimus September 24, 2017 at 3:41 am
I opened the giveaway 45 seconda after it poped up in thw site. And the keys were gone…bots ftw i guess. Well im unsubbing from this site and puting it in the block list no need to visit here.
Xiberes September 24, 2017 at 1:11 am
Clearly the bots really got all the keys, too bad for us =/
Vince September 24, 2017 at 12:11 am
They do need to fix they’re emailing system. They don’t post stories at a regular time or even on a daily basis, so it’s not like people could have just checked the website. I’ve been with mmobomb for 7+ years(use their app for about 4 or so) and they haven’t seemed to have changed much at all.
dsadsdf4 September 23, 2017 at 8:40 pm
Please key ADMIN!!!!!!!!!!! :((((((((((
drakan September 23, 2017 at 8:07 pm
the moment this giveaway came out there where no codes wtf
JediEwok September 23, 2017 at 7:33 pm
Holy sh!t, as always, out of keys before I even get the email notifying me of the giveaway. You guys need to fix this system and do something to keep the bots from snatching up all these keys.
ADMIN:please repeat!!!
Please key
youyo September 23, 2017 at 6:07 pm
can you at least make the redeem with ip address why they take to much code and send them gift or sell them
OmegaGenesis September 23, 2017 at 5:45 pm
Wow already ended someone probably got as many as they could and gave them out to their YouTube sub’s
Renato September 23, 2017 at 5:30 pm
bots pegaram as Keys
ahrejl September 23, 2017 at 4:31 pm
DEAR WEBSITE ADMIN i think bots grab keys on 1 min of giveaway. Best regard, ur faithful reader.
Süha September 23, 2017 at 4:27 pm
more keys
qwerty September 23, 2017 at 4:26 pm
this game sucks anyway, not worth it
serj September 23, 2017 at 4:23 pm
cool0400 September 23, 2017 at 4:14 pm
Lol I got an email and it says it ended.
qqw September 23, 2017 at 4:07 pm
same shit here
MSIRocks September 23, 2017 at 3:40 pm
LMAO.. got email.. and i got on here and giveaway ended.. it was just a 1 sec wtf.
Hemi September 23, 2017 at 3:35 pm
When will more keys be released I’d love to give this a try been looking for a new game to play
Kasperinac September 23, 2017 at 3:35 pm
6 min and it ended?
Me September 23, 2017 at 3:34 pm
FoxyDr3am September 23, 2017 at 3:32 pm
great i get the email when the giveaway is end
Kayla September 23, 2017 at 3:30 pm
Nice, sends email when the giveaway ended ??????
Ghonim September 23, 2017 at 3:29 pm
Waiting my key
Really? September 23, 2017 at 3:29 pm
Got the email just now and giveaway already over.
After 2 years, you guys are still like this?
BAPACop September 23, 2017 at 3:27 pm
Have you considered maybe sending out the e-mail BEFORE the reward ends? ‘Cause it would be a REALLY good idea.
https://steamcommunity.com/id/xxx92xxx/ plz keyy send :((((((((((
plz keyyyyy !!!!!!!!! :(((((((((((((
dsadsdf4 September 23, 2017 at 12:47 pm
plz key Hyper Universe Early Access Steam :((((
Weilan September 23, 2017 at 10:34 am
a sidescroller game to play on PC.. haha no thanks xD
J Metal September 23, 2017 at 8:29 am
Is a good game, but has few players, and if you is from Latin America is very difficult to play because of the servers, the ping is very high. but the game itself is a beauty.
Senryu September 23, 2017 at 8:19 am
The actual game’s population is REALLY low, (around 150 players normally, 500 on peak times), so no doubt they’re giving away more free key =P
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6:01 AM It seems having some of the experiences mentioned in blues songs and the soulfulness just makes sense at some point for a small segment of non-African Americans. Is this the entry point for heavy fans and musicians who had not previously been exposed to such music? Although there is that contingent of white blues fans, it seems that blues has a (musical) minority following regardless of ethnicity. I guess blues is for minorities of all races (how's that for paradoxical).
One feeling mentioned was fear. In Blade Runner, Roy says, "Do you know what it is to live in fear? That's what it means to be a slave." There were white slaves early in US history, and serfdom in Europe and Asia led to notorious conditions of poverty and oppression for hundreds of years. Nothing new. Slavery still exists today in many forms, old and new (basic data on UN website). Also, economic conditions are not so hot right now. Many people live in fear and anxiety every day. Of course blues has a unique socio historical context, but similar injustice has and does occur elsewhere.
Another feeling mentioned is that of moral outrage at the level of violence directed at civilians, which even today is commonplace around the world. Even as an Italian-American, as a Muslim I feel sorrow when others that share my faith are being bombed and droned in at least five countries right now, especially painful when it's mainly being perpetrated by a "white" political power structure.
I'm not arguing for blues universalism here, but just trying to point out some entry points which might lead some people to be moved and identify with the genre.
Also mentioned was a feeling of loss (or appropriation) of culture to outsiders. I was stunned when watching The Original Kings of Comedy film, when Steve Harvey started ripping apart hip-hop and rap, saying they had lost something huge when they "lost the love" in their music. He said he was old-school and proceeded to play some soul and r&b classic love songs. Up until now I'd only seen blues musicians asked what they think of the kids taking up rap not blues, and usually they responded lukewarmly that they took it in a new direction (no way musicians were gonna trash talk them). That soul music moved a large part of the audience at a comedy show, and later he pointed out the strong role of church in their lives.
I try to make sense of the defensive reaction to "white blues hegemony" in terms of mindset by applying Steven Covey. There is a scarcity mentality (lose-win in this case) and an abundance mentality (win-win, play to the audience and everybody is happy). Everyone has to deal with povery at some point in his or her life, and this is yet another theme in blues songs, along with the elation of finally getting a few bucks together.
So I wholeheartedly agree with finding middle ground between the two positions. Not to resolve the paradox, but to better understand it. Looking forward to the next Blues Talk.
Last Edited by on Jan 09, 2013 9:27 AM
9:50 AM I seem to be one step behind in my posting so I'm reposting on this thread. Also, my main point is clearer to me this morning. I'm currently of the opinion that the oppression component of the Blues Conditions is not limited to a specific culture. It can be abstracted/extracted and recognized as a human experience.
I second mojojojo's point that slavery continues to exist and make that point below.
After I dropped out of college I worked at a series of menial jobs and then became a roadie for a country rock band. It was my first experience with having a job that was so much fun that no aspect of it was true work. When the band folded two years later I was bereft. The very thought of punching a clock, of having my time dominated by repetitive labor with objects that were utterly without interest to me, of living without the stimulus of new experience, was enough, just imaging the thought in my mind's eye was enough, to make me shriek inside.
Humping 100 lb corrugated cardboard boxes from a pallet to metal shelving and then humping others from the shelves to a pallet and to the loading dock and matching 15 digit numbers on boxes and lists is onerous in itself. Warehouses are hot and sweaty in the summer and cold in the winter. The boxes have road grime and noxious and toxic dust on them which readily transfers to clothing. So readily that work clothes from commercial laundries were necessary. And those marked you as a working stiff, a warm body. Even the retail clerks looked down their noses at the folks who worked with their backs.
Add to that a boss who spoke only in barks and snarls meant to keep you moving and who delighted in sneaking up on workers so he could keep them on their toes. Many petty supervisors feel it necessary to humiliate workers as a matter of course. Just to "show 'em who's boss". Usually workers are left muttering to themselves about such mistreatment. Keeping a smooth face to prevent those thoughts from being displayed was primary requirement for keeping the job. A job that provided enough money for the only cheapest of necessaries. Being single, I bought good quality boots and gloves and bought lunch from the Coca-Cola sign café around the corner. The guys with obligations carried baloney sandwiches from home.
Working conditions like these or frustration at being trapped at the bottom of society are not solely the property of African-Americans. Although I have met many, many people who think that. But there is common ground in that experience. The difference then was that if you were white, you had a shot at getting out. Nobody assumed that you were stupid, irresponsible, or the spawn of the devil (this is not an exaggeration) because you were white.
What is there to say to a person who is insensate to your humanity and can fire you at will and deprive you of sustenance? That's some Blues.
That would be a great last line. But my most important point is that Blues Conditions still exist. Hundreds of thousands of people (not all black) today live in hovels all over the USA with no more chance of escaping than their parents or grandparents had. But now we have television and the internet. Today, poor people know what they're missing out on and the injustice of it. Their expectations are much higher than their parents' were and they can exercise freedom of speech. The Blues used allusion and double entendre. Hip-Hop and Rap openly express rage. So society changed some and another musical form came into being.
Oh, if you're wondering about the next job I went to, I unloaded/loaded big trucks for cash until I convinced one of the truckers to teach me how to drive.
10:13 AM Miscued on the mouse before I finished editing. The reason I mentioned being a roadie and trucking is that they were alternatives to menial jobs at the bottom of the socio-economic hierarchy. My spirit wasn't imprisoned. In fact, it had frequent opportunity to soar.
Still, quite a few Blues feelings also come along with those jobs. On your own far from home and no local ties as resources or protection. Loneliness, missing your sweetheart or wife, betrayal (the company, record company, promoters), endless toil.
Blues conditions and Blues feelings aren't universal but a huge portion of humanity have them.
kudzurunner
7:52 PM One thing that often gets lost when folks assume a one-to-one correspondence between "the blues" and African American social history (with a stress on oppression and unpleasant, exploitative work conditions) is a flattening of the surprisingly broad palette of reasons why non-African Americans play the blues. But let's reduce "non-African Americans" still further to white Americans. Even there, the range of reasons are large--and they at least partially overlap the reasons why contemporary and near-contemporary African Americans play the blues.
Salaam argued that as Jim Crow faded, whites and blacks were becoming more like each other, and he claimed that whites who played the blues were often second generation decendants of Eastern European Jews, Irish, and other folks from the margins rather than the center. My paternal grandfather was a Lithuanian-Russian Jew. I knew lots of Jewish and Italian guys in NYC who played harp. I knew a stone mason named Mason Casey. Some white blues performers such as Mike Bloomfield, John Hammond, and Susan Tedeschi, come from rich families. Some, such as Bonnie Raitt, come from families of actors and artists. (My father was an award winning but fairly poor artist, a painter. My mother was a college professor from a poor West Coast family. I guess I come from the artist/intelligentsia part of the spectrum.) Some white blues performers come from the working class. William Clarke was a welder, I believe, or worked on cars. Deak Harp is a working guy.
When I hooked up with Sterling Magee, I had recently gotten a job tutoring writing at Hostos Community College at 149th and the Grand Concourse in the South Bronx for $6 an hour. I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. But once I started playing with Sterling, I quickly realized that I could make more playing on the street than working as a tutor for minimum wage. Like Honeyboy Edwards, once I saw the profit in blues, I didn't want to work--figuratively speaking--in the cottonfields. It was more profitable and much more exciting to be making music.
Some of the custom harp guys and mic guys--harpwrench is a good example--are skilled materials professionals from the industrial age, guys who know drill presses, machining processes, STUFF. They're good with their hands. As deindustrialization has set it, they've remanufactured themselves so as to create lives as a different kind of skilled professional.
"White blues" is a silly category. People who look like me and play blues or make a living in connection with the music come from all over the map, in class terms, and they bring a wide range of affective investments (i.e., feelings, conscious and unconscious commitments, ideas about the music and about their place in the music) to what they do.
I'm not a bluesman. I'm an R&B sax player trapped in a harmonica player's body, with some power-mad DIY Cream-worship thrown in.
Deak is a bluesman.
The late Frankie Paris, who I profiled in JOURNEYMAN'S ROAD, was a (white, Italian) soul man who made his living in the blues.
Irving Louis Lattin, black Chicagoan in the NYC blues scene, had a pop/R&B sensibility backed by deep Chicago blues knowledge. He was the voice of Viagra--the "I'm Ready" campaign--and never quite got his big break.
Bill Sims, Jr., like Billy Branch and Corey Harris, is a college educated, hip, politically progressive African American blues player with lots of other stuff going on. Billy has his blues-in-the-schools program. Corey runs, or has run, the summer blues-training program at a well-known West Coast folk music school. He teaches white folks and a few black folks how to play the blues. Bill has his business together. He understands the whole ASCAP/BMI publishing thing better than anybody I know. He has totally diversified his economic base in the blues--more than most of the white blues guys in the NYC scene, for sure.
John Hahn works in a NYC ad agency. White guy. He manages Shemekia Copeland and writes most of her songs.
11:00 AM Adam,
Yes sir. Stipulated. I didn't define the domain of my comments. Let me add a line. Working for a boss or a company that is insensate one's humanity isn't limited to blue collar jobs as the popularity comic strip Dilbert amply demonstrates.
The point I rather ham-handedly tried to make is that Blues Feelings are part of a human core and I think this is part of the widespread appeal of the BLues.
9:10 AM Don't have any blues books, but found this quote on Wikipedia entry for Blues Dance:
"So far as what was called blues, that
didn't come till 'round 1917...What we
had in my coming up days was music
for dancing, and it was of all different
sorts" - Mance Lipscomb, Texas
guitarist and singer
Wald, Escaping the Delta, 2004,
6:42 AM clip from kings of comedy mentioned above...about half of the segment
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If you were left wanting in Mass Effect Andromeda by the lack of quarians and other important alien races from the previous games, there might be a silver lining in your future.
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Researchers find promising drugs that could lead to first antidote for radiation exposure
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have identified promising drugs that could lead to the first antidote for radiation exposure that might result from a dirty bomb terror attack or a nuclear accident such as Chernobyl.
Some of the compounds, including the drug rapamycin, have previously been shown toextend life in organisms such as worms and flies, though it's unknown if they would have the same benefit in humans. UVA's research suggests that these compounds, or similar drugs, might counter the deadly effects of ionizing radiation.
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Currently there is no treatment for people exposed to lethal doses of radiation; doctors can only try to ease their suffering until death. "If you're exposed to a very, very high dose, it's rapid deterioration and immediate death," explained John S. Lazo, PhD, of UVA's Department of Pharmacology. "It's the lower doses that people - particularly governments - are concerned about. The type of exposure that might result from a dirty bomb or a nuclear accident. How do we alleviate the effects? What's the antidote? Right now, we just don't have anything."
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Lazo and his colleague Elizabeth R. Sharlow, PhD, screened a library of more than 3,400 existing drugs, vitamins and other compounds to identify ones that might help cells withstand the effects of radiation exposure. The goal was to keep stem cells - the cells that produce the various cell types in the body - alive long enough to repair the damage caused by radiation.
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After they identified potential leads, Sharlow created 3D computer models to compare the substances' chemical structures. That analysis identified a cluster of promising compounds with similar structures - a tantalizing lead in the quest for an antidote. "If you're a drug hunter, the way we are, this is really cool information," Lazo said. "Because you can say, 'Now I will look in the universe of 40 million compounds. What else looks like that? Are they useful?'"
He noted that it is unlikely any one drug or compound will work on its own. "A lot of us in this field think it will be a cocktail of things you take," he said. "And if you think you need cocktails, you need the individual ingredients. That's why we think this is pretty important - because it's providing new ingredients for that cocktail."
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Board index "My So-Called Life" The Show
General discussion about the nineteen episodes of "My So-Called Life". Note: Our episode guide can be found here.
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Post by Natasha (candygirl) » Dec 13th 2002, 11:27 pm
I was always taught to wash my hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling raw meat, but I noticed in Betrayal that Patty (who "looks like she should be in a commercial for something really clean") neglects to do so. At the beginning of the episode, the phone rings and Graham asks Patty to answer the phone because he doesn't want to talk to Hallie. Patty indicates her hands deep in the ground beef and makes him answer the phone. The phone rings again as Patty is wiping off her hands with a cloth, so she agrees to answer the phone if Graham will let her raid his closet for Camille's clothing drive. So she didn't wash her hands between touching the raw meat and answering the phone - ewww!
On a related note, for a household with an amateur chef, Patty still does a lot of the cooking. In the pilot, she is seen serving dinner (chicken?) and I know that when I cook I get the privilege of bringing it to the table In Betrayal, she prepares the meat while Graham stuffs the green peppers. It seems like Graham makes the fun stuff like chocolate sauce (and stuff with cilantro!).
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Post by RyeBlume » Dec 14th 2002, 8:05 pm
Yeah, the thing with the meat has always bothered me also. Yucko!!
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Post by tino's little sisters » Dec 14th 2002, 8:09 pm
The way Graham teaches Rayanne to separate eggs, not the best way, and as a chef, he should know that! You should use an egg seperator, bc there is often bacteria on the shell, and the egg can be contaminated when passing it back and forth. I know I sound neurotic, and I myself separate eggs by passing back and forth, but I figured a chef would have a separator. Anyway.
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Post by lizardcub » Dec 16th 2002, 2:10 pm
tino's little sisters wrote: I know I sound neurotic, and I myself separate eggs by passing back and forth, but I figured a chef would have a separator. Anyway.
Huh, I never knew that about egg separators, but actually it doesn't surprise me that Graham doesn't have one. Yeah, he's an amazing chef--but the way I've always seen that as portrayed is that here's this guy who happens to have this incredible gift ("it's the one thing I can do"), much to his and everyone else's surprise, and, until Patty finally enrolls him in that class, something he never actually pursues. (Yeah, he has that dream of going to cooking school, but I think it's meaningful that, knowing full well they can't afford it, he holds out for that instead of ever taking any initiative around something on a smaller scale, like the class Patty finds.)
I almost feel like he treats it the way Angela talks about Jordan in Dancing in the Dark--the part about needing the fantasy to live, and what if the reality isn't as good? (Horrible paraphrase.) Graham makes things like lemon hazlenut torte, and treats for his daughter and her grateful friend, all things that get him recognition, and, maybe, fuel the fantasy. After all, it's an easy, show-offey way to do something for people, but it's still low-risk, because they're just ordinary people, and more than that, people that love him. So he doesn't really have to worry about being evaluated. (I don't mean that Graham only cooks to be a show-off, by the way--I think he does it out of genuine feeling for other people, but this is his way of showing his feelings, and it's by doing something where in the family he stands out, but where in a broader context he's totally untested.) I think the observation that Patty does a lot of the cooking is really important. I have to think about that some more.
Sorry, this was really inarticulate, but my point is that I wouldn't imagine Graham to have a lot of fancy cookware. In fact, most of that stuff, if they have it, I'd be willing to bet Patty bought. Graham is sort of, for lack of a better phrase, an idiot savant when it comes to cooking. And it's not really the right phrase because he's not an idiot, but what I really mean is, even though he's got this incredible gift, I always see him, up until the restaurant idea takes hold, as a complete amateur. Not as the sort of chef who'd have all the right equipment. Maybe what I really mean is that I see him as an intuitive chef, not a well-trained one.
Gaaah...I didn't sleep at all last night and I just took my math final...I'll blame the absolute failure that is this post on that, okay?
Post by Natasha (candygirl) » Dec 16th 2002, 3:18 pm
I see what you're saying - when Hallie asks how he knew so much about potage (and if he learned it in France), he says, "It's just things you pick up. You know, trial and error." I see Graham along the same lines as a talented, mostly untrained artist. Say a musician or a painter - great instincts, but very little formal instruction. Graham has probably augmented his trial and error with books on cooking techniques (hence, the books he uses to review cooking terms the day before he starts class with Stephan Dieter). That probably translates to Graham making do with what they have instead of buying a bunch of fancy kitchen stuff (i.e. buying out the gadget section at Crate and Barrel). Graham is also very practical about certain things, so I can imagine him scoffing at needing a garlic peeler ("You can just do it with a knife and your fingers!").
As far as Patty's cooking, I think she does a lot of the day to day practical cooking (notice the pattern?) while Graham gets the big showy fun stuff (turkey for the anniversary party, desserts, etc). A metaphor for their roles as parents?
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Post by Nostradamus » Dec 18th 2002, 6:35 am
Lizardcub, I know the feeling about those late-night essays! Don't worry though, you made some good sense.
Now I'm thinking that patty's cooking is the mirror of Graham's work at the printing business. They're both capable of pinch-hitting for the other, but they're really only "meant" for one career each.
We see in Strangers In The House that Graham can easily survive in the business world, but that he has no real passion for it. Cooking, on the other hand, will always hold his interest and seems to have a calming effect on him. And although Chuck seems like the kind of parent that might pressure his kid into a certain career, we never hear Patty wishing for a different job; we even occasionally see her excitement about the possibilities for expansion. Her attitude toward the cooking is summed up in the quote: "You know what this family needs? A wife."
Ideally Patty should devote less time to cooking and more to her business and/or her family. Graham is already on the right track with the restuarant. All the extra money pouring in could pay for maid!
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Post by Guest » Dec 18th 2002, 11:11 am
Talk about yucky, have you ever noticed in Dancing In the Dark when Rayanne and Rickie get Angela out of science, while disecting the pig heart, that Angela just picks up her backpack with her bloody gloves on and just leaves? That always disturbed me.
Post by lizardcub » Dec 18th 2002, 12:39 pm
Nostradamus wrote: Now I'm thinking that patty's cooking is the mirror of Graham's work at the printing business. They're both capable of pinch-hitting for the other, but they're really only "meant" for one career each.
Oh this is so true, and I'd never thought about it that way before. Isn't that how a relationship should be? They each bring their own skills to the table, but they can both take on the other's role (for a little while, at least) to keep the thing afloat. The rest is just a matter of working out the balance...and, at least on the Graham end, that's what we see being worked out throughout the series, as he quits the printing business and moves into cooking.
Thanks, Nostradamus--now I've got some new Patty-and-Graham stuff to think about over Xmas break.
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Post by SanDeE* » Dec 18th 2002, 2:59 pm
Anonymous wrote: Talk about yucky, have you ever noticed in Dancing In the Dark when Rayanne and Rickie get Angela out of science, while disecting the pig heart, that Angela just picks up her backpack with her bloody gloves on and just leaves? That always disturbed me.
Yeah, me too. I never really noticed the Patty/meat/phone thing before, but of course, when I first saw the show I was paying way more attention to the teens than the adults. EEEEEeeeeeewwwwww!!!
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Nostradamus wrote: And although Chuck seems like the kind of parent that might pressure his kid into a certain career, we never hear Patty wishing for a different job; we even occasionally see her excitement about the possibilities for expansion.
The interesting thing is that we learn from Angela's voiceover that Patty took over the business, and due to the statements she makes prior to the IRS audit ("Honey, look at the date, '92. That's the year he got sick, the
year I took over. Oh, he was not pleased."), I assumed that she took over the business due to Chuck's heart attack out of a feeling of responsibility and loyalty, rather than Chuck pressuring her to do it. If that is the case, then what did she do prior to 1992? I can't picture her staying at home as a housewife, especially with the girls already in school all day.
As far as Patty's excitement about expansion and modernizing the business, I think that stems more from her "compulsive overacheiver" mentality, which I am sure I mentioned in some other thread. "Not failing" isn't good enough - she must succeed and prove herself.
We also know that Graham sells printing and that he was only supposed to do it for a little while. So what did he do before he sold printing for Patty's family's company?
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