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6 ITT Corp. Senior Systems Engineer Salaries
ITT Corp. Senior Systems Engineers earn $98,000 annually, or $47 per hour, which is 7% higher than the national average for all Senior Systems Engineers at $91,000 annually and 43% higher than the national salary average for all working Americans. The highest paid Senior Systems Engineers work for Entrust at $148,000 annually and the lowest paid Senior Systems Engineers work for GAVS Technologies at $30,000 annually.
$85K Eau Gallie, FL Senior Systems Engineer Average Salary at ITT Corp. ·
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TOMMY STEELE IN THE GLENN MILLER STORY – TOURING REVIEW
BY CAROLINE HANKS-FARMER
As soon as Steele walked on the stage there was applause, we see a twinkle in his eye and his broad smile that we have come to expect. I like many of the audience I would imagine, after the performance, Google Tommy Steele’s age only to find that he is in his late 70’s and yet he stood before us upright and the national treasure he has become. With his charismatic charming personality and voice as strong as ever, this born showman was ready to entertain us.
The design by Mark Bailey is amazing, simple and effective. Playing his wife Helen is Sarah Soetaert whose beautiful mellow voice equally matched Steele’s. Supported by Ashley Knight as Chummy and Mike LLoyd as Cy Shribman who were both excellent. The choreography by Bill Deamer was simply divine and absolutely perfectly in keeping with the era, bringing a feeling of authenticity to the evening and on point in every way. It was executed by the talented dancers wonderfully.
This show does exactly what it says in the title. It tells you about the life of Glenn Miller a 1940’s big band leader. Who having sold 100,000 records in just one week, and being awarded the first ever gold disk, vanished with no trace at the age of 40. In 1944 he had boarded a transport plane to Paris, which disappeared over the English Channel. He was reported missing in action and was never seen again.
The 16 piece orchestra did complete justice to the Glenn Miller sound and at the end of a shorter than expected show gave us a rousing medley of the famous big band sound (running time was due to be two hours forty with a twenty-minute interval however it was just shy of two hours ten). Particular highlights for me along with the medley, were Get Happy, In The Mood, Zing! Went The Strings of My Heart and Sing Sing Sing.
A must see show for any lover of big band music and I guarantee you will not be disappointed if you book to see it – however don’t delay tickets are selling fast.
After all when else would you see a performing veteran legend, giving an outstanding performance, telling an interesting story, with interludes of dazzling choreography, wonderful singing, fabulous set and an incredible orchestra? The press release was absolutely right this is a SPECTACULAR show lead by a true showman in TOMMY STEELE.
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Variations on an Original Theme Opus 36 (9) Edward Elgar Download 'Variations on an Original Theme Opus 36 (9)' on iTunes
A man of faith
Rachmaninov: 15 facts about the great composer
9. A man of faith
Rachmaninov had a very deep and personal religious faith which he expressed beautifully in 1915 through his unaccompanied set of choral vespers. They are separated into two parts – the evening Vespers and the morning Matins, both full of exquisitely rich harmonies.
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Take one glance at Grace Lam’s portfolio, and you’ll quickly see why she’s one of Asia’s most prominent fashion stylists. Born in Hong Kong, Grace spent her formative years in London, where she studied Graphic Design at the famed University of the Arts Central Saint Martin’s. She then joined the iconic fashion magazine i-D, where she worked with many industry greats and built an impressive reputation within the international fashion scene. “I was extremely lucky and got to travel the world,” says Grace.
In 2005, Grace left London for Shanghai, joining the original team to launch Vogue China—an opportunity she couldn’t refuse. “It was incredibly exciting. I also met my husband, a photographer, through them. So everything worked out fine!”
Today, Grace now lives in Hong Kong with Jason Capobianco (yes, he photographed these beautiful shots) and their two-year-old son, Theo. She continues to be a tour de force within Vogue China as Contributing Fashion Editor and has also become a go-to fashion stylist/image consultant. When she’s not working, she spends time in her local neighborhood of Happy Valley or explores the city she's known forever—but sees changing before her eyes. "The art world is exploding in Hong Kong. Art Basel arrived and really changed the landscape. Restaurants open every week, and more and more designers come here for parties and events," she says. Here, Grace takes us around town to share some of her very favorite spots.
To chill out...Repulse Bay Beach
“My weekends are all about family time. We like to head to Repulse Bay, a huge beach that’s extremely easy to get to but can feel a million miles away from city life. There’s also a restaurant there called Limewood that serves delicious fish tacos,” says Grace.
Grace's beauty must-have for the beach: "Everyone should have the Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30. I love the phrase 'anti-age protection,' and it's for ladies who like to age gracefully. The flat tube packaging is super easy to carry. I love it."
To coolhunt...Kapok
“Star Street is packed with good restaurants and cool boutiques. Kapok is owned by a French friend of mine and stocks all sorts of accessories, perfumes and candles from France, as well a great selection of magazines," says Grace. "It's all quite arty, making it a great place for a browse.”
For a real foodie experience...The Pawn
“The Pawn in Wan Chai is one of my favorite restaurants. It’s in a wonderful old building, and the food is overseen by Tom Aikens. Underneath it, Tang Tang Tang Tang is an interesting boutique selling homewares. It’s a good spot to head for a bit of Chinese design,” she says.
To shop 'til you drop...Liger
"There is a street market by Jardine Crescent where I often find cute accessories and kids clothes, and Liger on Paterson Street is one of the best boutiques in the area. They stock international brands as well as local designers such as Jourden and Johanna Ho. It’s super trendy, and I like to support local talent,” says Grace.
“I really enjoy dressing up. I actually think the whole new modern mum image is quite important, not because it’s vain, but because it makes you feel confident as a woman," says Grace. "I like to mix and match, which in Hong Kong is easy, because we’re in shopping heaven!"
For a fun night out...Upper House Café Gray Deluxe
“My husband and I love going to the Upper House for dinner. The view from their restaurant Café Gray Deluxe is one of the best in the city, the service is great, and their food is excellent. Afterwards, we might head for a cocktail at Fu Lu Shou, a small place hidden away in a tiny, non-descript building on Hollywood Road, or go to Sevva, a fabulous rooftop bar on top of the Princes Building,” says Grace.
Her signature beauty look—a bright, sheer red lip—is an essential element of her crisp, chic style. "My must-have item is the Clinique Chubby Stick Intense Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Heftiest Hibiscus. It's so easy to use because it's like a thick pencil, and it stays for a good long time on my lips."
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Maura Monaghan
My name is Maura Monaghan, and I'm a senior at Boston College studying Political Science and English. I've just returned from spending the fall 2018 semester at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland's capital city, where I covered news and culture for The Student, a newspaper on campus. This past summer, I covered local area news and politics at the Rockland County Times, a daily digital and weekly print paper in southern New York State. I also wrote about arts and culture in and around New York City for Musée Magazine. I spent the spring of 2018 interning at Woman and Home magazine in London, where I covered lifestyle and health and wellness stories. At Boston College, I write for the metro section of The Heights, our independent student newspaper, and cover news and events both on campus and in Greater Boston.
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BY MAURA MONAGHAN Carla Curran was only 22-years-old when she had a lumpectomy that would be the first in a long series of doctor's appointments, mammograms and ultrasounds to prevent breast cancer. After her mother's triumphant battle with the disease, Carla knew she may have to face it herself one day, but she never thought...
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Virtual reality takes off in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries
There is a thriving virtual reality industry in the Middle East, with the technology's application expected to go far beyond gaming
Alicia Buller
Published: 23 Feb 2017 1:00
The UAE is mirroring global trends by eagerly adopting virtual reality (VR) technology. At last year’s annual Dubai-based tech show, Gitex, a major focus was placed on VR products and how they can support the region’s rapidly expanding travel, hospitality and media sectors.
Dubai-based digital media house Reach Mena, for example, launched its first virtual reality product last summer to support its creative studio. Through Sense R, as it is known, the company offers a platform to businesses to engage with audiences and make promotions.
“Property developers currently use 3D models to promote their projects, but with VR they are able to show potential customers more accurate 360-degree views,” said Usman Ahmed, senior account manager at Reach Mena.
Similarly, hotels are using virtual reality to display hyper-realistic footage of their facilities to encourage guests to stay with them.
For government entities, VR is a much more effective tool than traditional media for getting messages across to the public. “We’re using our technology with government departments, especially for training and awareness campaigns,” said Ahmed.
Google’s global VR chief, Clay Bavor, has stated that by 2026, virtual reality will be almost indistinguishable from reality. With numerous multi-billion dollar corporations competing for both the consumer and enterprise VR market globally, it’s likely that innovation could come about at a lightning pace.
David Martinez de Lecea, principal at Roland Berger Dubai, said: “When one looks at how much computer-generated environments have improved in just a few decades, there seems to be no reason to believe we will not be able to perfectly replicate reality in virtual environments. In fact, some people argue that there is a very real possibility we are already living in a virtual world.”
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In line with steep global VR hardware growth rates, research firm IDC reports that annual spend on augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality in the Middle East and Africa is set to top $6bn annually by 2020.
According to management consultancy Deloitte, VR growth in the Mena (Middle East and North Africa) region is set to be driven by four main factors: increased focus by companies on delivering innovative, tailored products and services; increased pressure to reduce operational costs due to continued depression of oil prices; lower acquisition costs and greater accessibility to VR technologies and expertise; and an increased number of computer gamers and interest in VR-enabled gaming and enterprise applications.
“Early adopters of concept gaming products will continue to be the mainstay of the industry, but increasingly more products will begin to be purchased by casual gamers. VR-enabled games are delivered for PC consoles and mobile platforms, with the largest segment being PC solutions,” said Zaid Selman, assistant director transaction services at Deloitte Corporate Finance.
“VR applications delivered through smartphone and tablet devices will also continue to grow, however most are still at an early stage of development and will mostly appeal to casual gamers or technology enthusiasts.”
Investing in the virtual reality space
M R Raghu, head of research at Kuwait Financial Center, said many Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) organisations are strategically planning to get ahead of the curve by investing in the virtual reality space. “VR has many potential uses across various sectors, beyond just gaming. Industries in the GCC are eager to adopt AR and VR technologies to streamline processes and enhance the lives of employees, students and the general population.”
Raghu added that AR/VR could be used to deliver “on-the-go information” on daily purchases, discounts and coupons, thereby offering a more refined retail experience. He said it could also be used to improve the quality of education in the region through virtual tutors.
Other uses for AR/VR in the region could include virtual hands-on training on vocational courses, such as construction, medical and military. The technology could also be used to conduct virtual surgeries on those who cannot afford to travel for medical purposes.
Shaping the way content is consumed
Martinez de Lecea agreed that the biggest AR/VR demand comes from consumer entertainment, but said other applications for tourism, education, marketing, healthcare and real estate could develop very soon.
“AR/VR is a completely new form of communication that could dramatically shape the way recorded and real-time content is consumed,” he said. “We are just seeing the infancy in the development of the technology and its applications.”
Dubai-based entrepreneur Dany El Eid told Computer Weekly he saw a gap in the local market in 2012, prompting the foundation of his VR firm, PixelBug, which helps high-profile brands to adopt augmented reality to engage their customers. In May 2015, he launched his flagship patented AR platform Colorbug, a family-orientated app available on iOS and Android.
“We’re currently working towards implementing our AR/VR tech into the educational sector to help kids learn in a more flexible and interactive way,” said El Eid. “We particularly want to encourage learning Arabic by making it more fun and gamified. Learning Arabic is a big issue in the regional educational landscape.”
Success in VR depends on futuristic thinking and creativity
Lebanese entrepreneur Karim Saad is another local businessman who has set his sights on the regional VR market. His Dubai-based firm GigaWorks provides VR experiences, apps, tours and imagery for local businesses and the government.
The company is already competing on the international stage. “Technology nowadays is cheap and available to everyone. For me, if you really want be ahead of the competition, it’s about futuristic thinking and creativity.”
In just a decade’s time, the GCC’s virtual reality landscape is likely to look unrecognisable from today.
PixelBug’s El Eid said: “By 2027, VR tech will be part of the fabric of life and society in the same way televisions are today. It is the first observable step towards symbiosis between man and machine.
“Some people will be entirely consumed by the virtual world where they are stuck in many parallel universes, with their own niche societies and rules. AR and VR are going to eliminate the distinction between the digital world and the physical world,” he said.
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OUR TEAM | ACTORS
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When a rising teen singer is accused of murdering her producer, her supportive mother must save her from spending the rest of her life in prison for a murder she didn't commit.
GIRLFRIEND KILLER
A business woman who creates the perfect. marriage proposals for wealthy men, becomes the target of an unstable client's obsession when she shows him compassion after his girlfriend publicly rejects him.
MARRIAGE KILLER
A married couple decides to explore a "members only sex club" but realize the deadly consequences of their actions.
PATIENT KILLER
In an effort to uncover the truth behind her patient's nightmares, a psychiatrist suggests hypnosis without realizing the deadly consequences.
KILLER ISLAND
While on a dream vacation with her husband, a woman becomes a target after she starts to suspect one of the island's locals may have committed multiple murders.
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A grieving mother suspects her son's ex girlfriend may have been involved with his death.
ASSUMED KILLER
"I have always wanted to be a film producer and actress, but believed it would be my path in another lifetime. One beautiful morning I woke determined to achieve my dreams in this life. That day, I started the film journey on my personal 'yellow brick road'.
With every film, my dreams are realized."
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Could her husband be the notorious serial killer? Or is her mind playing tricks on her?
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Journal Club for Condensed Matter Physics
A monthly correspondence of exciting material in the field of Condensed Matter Physics
Dissipation less Anomalous Hall Current in the Ferromagnetic Spinel CuCr2Se4-xBrx
Authors: Wei-Li Lee, Satoshi Watauchi, V.L. Miller, R.J. Cava and N.P. Ong http://arXiv.org/cond-mat/0407765 Science 303, 1647, (2004) Recommended and a Commentary by J.R Cooper, Physics Department, University of Cambridge. | View Commentary (pdf) | (JCCM_Aug04_01)
One-dimensional bosons and Fermions in Optical traps
Authors: B. Paredes Nature 429, 277 (2004); M. Kohl et al. http://arXiv.org/cond-mat/0406397 (and T. Stoferle et al. PRL 92 130403 (2004)); T. Kinoshita, T. Wenger and D.S. Weiss Science 2004 0:11007001-0. Recommended and Commentary by Thierry Giamarchi, University of Geneva. | View Commentary (pdf) | (JCCM_Aug04_02)
1. Dipolar spin correlations in classical pyrochlore magnets / 2. Power-law spin correlations in pyrochlore antiferromagnets
1. Dipolar spin correlations in classical pyrochlore magnets Authors: S. V. Isakov, K. Gregor, R. Moessner, S. L. Sondhi http://arXiv.org/cond-mat/0407004 2. Power-law spin correlations in pyrochlore antiferromagnets Author: C. L.Henley http://arXiv.org/cond-mat/0407005 Recommended and a Commentary by Subir Sachdev, Yale University | View Commentary (pdf) | (JCCM_Aug04_03)
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Boris pledges to cut Council Tax every year
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After his announcement of a 1% cut in the Council Tax precept this year the Mayor of London Boris Johnson has promised bigger cuts each year if he is reelected.
The Evening Standard reports on savings identified by his Chief of Staff Sir Edward Lister of £150 million. They would translate into a 10% cut in the precept.
Sir Edward says:
"There were nearly 1,400 people working in the GLA and its various bodies in 2008. In these last four years 530 people have gone but we've absorbed bodies such as the LDA into City Hall.
"This place was a basket case when Boris took over. City Hall was a very bloated bureaucracy. The reduction in staffing levels we have made so far is roughly £30 million worth."
"We're looking at staffing levels as well as efficiency savings of around £150 million over the next four years. That would translate to further savings in council tax. The one per cent cut this year was a down payment – nothing more."
This is a man with credibility when it comes to delivering Council Tax cuts. He was, of course, leader of Wandsworth Council for many years.
Labour dismissed the 1% cut of £3.10 of being worth just an onion a month. I suppose they will scorn a £31 cut as only paying for ten onions a month. So much more worthwhile to seize the money from Londoners to spend on highly paid City Hall staff writing reports that nobody reads. A mentality that also suggests a relaxed attitude to hiking the Council Tax precept.
Tim Montgomerie wrote in the Mail on Sunday:
The core problem was that voters looked at the Conservative Party and saw people who didn’t understand what it was like to worry about running out of money before pay day arrived.
But when it comes to the Council Tax it is the Left who have this lack of understanding. In the Labour Party and also the Green Party where their London Assembly member Darren Johnson says £3.10 "could buy you a coffee and a croissant in the City Hall cafe." Or I suppose £31 could pay for ten such inconsequential visits. Or why not double the Council tax precept (again)? Only 100 coffees and croissants per Londoner. Then a really big team of Climate Change Officers could be employed.
For the rich, such of those on a London Assembly members salary, £3.10, or £31 or £310 might not matter. For the poor it does.
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Owner of Shively hookah lounge was shot and killed early Friday, police say
Shively Police responded just after midnight Friday to Retta's Lounge, 2750 S. 7th Street Road, and found a victim with a fatal gunshot wound.
Owner of Shively hookah lounge was shot and killed early Friday, police say Shively Police responded just after midnight Friday to Retta's Lounge, 2750 S. 7th Street Road, and found a victim with a fatal gunshot wound. Check out this story on courier-journal.com: https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2019/12/20/shively-police-hookah-lounge-owner-shot-and-killed-suspect-arrested/2708652001/
Billy Kobin, Louisville Courier Journal Published 10:06 a.m. ET Dec. 20, 2019
The owner of a hookah lounge in Shively was shot and killed early Friday by a man who had been asked to leave the business, according to police.
Shively Police Department spokesman Lt. Col. Josh Myers said in a news release that officers responded just after midnight Friday to Retta's Lounge, 2750 S. 7th Street Road, to a reported shooting.
Officers found a man believed to be in his late 20s who had been fatally shot in the upper chest, Myers said. The victim was reportedly the owner of the hookah lounge.
A preliminary investigation found that security personnel at Retta's Lounge had removed the suspect from the lounge for some unknown reason and were attempting to make him leave the premises prior to the shooting, Myers said.
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As the suspect started to leave, he pulled out a handgun and shot the victim, according to Myers.
A security member fired shots at the suspect, striking him in the ankle, Myers added.
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The suspect was able to escape on foot and was later arrested in the rear yard of a home in the 1600 block of Phyllis Avenue, Myers said.
Lance M. Bowman, 33, has been charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Shively police.
The victim's identity has not been released.
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Police: Laurel County child found with dog feces on feet
Louisville megachurch to open 10th campus
Durbin: Senate leaders haven't seen McConnell impeachment memo
Louisville franchise owner fined $150K for violating U.S. labor laws
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Lawyers Blast ‘Hostility’ in Texas Immigration Court
April 4, 2019 April 4, 2019 CAMERON LANGFORD
Asylum, immigration, judges, Justice Department, Texas
(CN) – El Paso is ground zero for the record numbers of Central American families seeking asylum in the U.S. It’s also home to an immigration court that grants asylum less often than any other in the country, with judges who are making a mockery of due process, immigration attorneys say in an administrative complaint.
(AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
The American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association filed their complaint Wednesday with the U.S. Justice Department and its Executive Office of Immigration Review, calling out judges at the El Paso Servicing Center immigration prison for alleged bias they say prevents their clients from getting a fair shake.
The bias shows in the numbers, the attorneys say.
In fiscal year 2017, the court’s judges approved just four of the 92 asylum cases they heard, a rate of 4.5%. In fiscal year 2016, they approved three out of 133, just 2.6%, while the nationwide average for all immigration courts that year was 40 percent.
Some of the court’s judges treat immigrants with contempt and are habitually rude, the complainants say, alleging a “culture of hostility.”
Judge William J. Abbott, in open court, allegedly called an immigrant who had suffered a breakdown in detention “crazy.” According to the complaint, Judge Stephen Ruhle, before even reviewing the merits of an asylum applicant’s case, told their attorney, “You know your client is going bye-bye, right?”
Worse, the attorneys say, Abbott imposes standing orders placing an arbitrary 100-page limit on evidence in asylum applications and requiring applicants to submit all their evidence before scheduling their merits hearings.
They say Abbott’s order that bans supplementing asylum applications is particularly problematic because getting evidence mailed from their clients’ home countries takes time.
“Respondents may wait weeks to obtain evidence necessary for their case,” the complaint states. “Respondents who have been detained for lengthy periods of time may be forced to choose between submitting an application for relief and receiving a trial date or asking for a continuance to wait for more evidence, thus unnecessarily prolonging detention.”
Abbott’s preference not to grant bonds also hurts immigrants’ prospects of finding pro bono counsel, the attorney groups say.
“According to a national study released in 2016, a mere 14 percent of detained individuals were represented by counsel, compared to approximately 66 percent of non-detained individuals, demonstrating how high the stakes are in bond hearings,” the 30-page administrative complaint states.
Abbott also allegedly bases bond decisions on whether he thinks applicants have strong asylum cases, not the criteria he’s supposed to go by: If they are a danger to the community or a flight risk.
The judge’s orders often undermine applicants’ cases so much they choose to return to their home countries, attorneys say in the complaint.
The complaint says some attorneys decide it is too difficult to practice in the court due to Abbott’s standing orders, some of which are used by two of his colleagues.
The attorney groups recommend the Department of Justice repeal all Abbott’s standing orders, and train all four judges in the court on proper courtroom decorum.
The Executive Office of Immigration Review declined to comment on the complaint Thursday.
The number of immigrants seeking asylum in the El Paso court is certain to spike as Central American families continue coming north.
Immigration officials said in April alone they expect more than 100,000 immigrants to be apprehended at the border, adding to the nearly 100,000 arrested in March.
Most of these immigrants are entering the U.S. illegally and turning themselves in to Border Patrol agents to seek asylum.
The surge shows no signs of letting up despite President Donald Trump’s threats that he will close the border, and measures already in place to make the process harder and dissuade Central Americans from coming to the U.S.
Immigrant officials are limiting the number of people who can apply for asylum each day at ports of entry, and forcing some applicants to wait in Mexico while their cases are adjudicated.
Immigration detention centers are also filling up with people arrested in the country’s interior.
On Wednesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents raided an electronics repair business 30 miles north of Dallas and arrested 280 employees, the most immigrants arrested in an ICE workplace raid in a decade.
The agency said in a statement it had received multiple tips that CVE Technology Group Inc. was employing immigrants it hired after they presented fraudulent IDs and Social Security numbers.
“Unauthorized workers often use stolen identities of legal U.S. workers, which can profoundly damage for years the identity-theft victim’s credit, medical records and other aspects of their everyday life,” ICE said.
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Bonus pay for teachers revealed in cheating case
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ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta educators accused of crimes in connection with the school system's cheating scandal earned bonuses that totaled as little as $750 and averaged $2,600.
Records show that the exception was Superintendent Beverly Hall, whose bonus pay reached about $365,000 since 2005, when prosecutors say criminal activity began.
The amount of bonus pay given to the educators was revealed this week by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (http://bit.ly/10sFmF4), which obtained the data from Atlanta Public Schools through the Georgia Open Records Act.
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You Can't Escape the Long Arm of Conway's Law
By Stephen Fishman | Apr 22, 2015
CHANNEL: Information Management
You already know about Moore's law and how it describes the miniaturization of chips. You may know about Goodheart's law and how it describes human behavior regarding quantitative metrics. Have you heard about Conway's law and how it is constantly clashing with your efforts to bring customer centricity to the enterprise?
I Fought The Law and The Law Won
In 1968, an early computer scientist named Melvin Conway first introduced the law that drives either the organizational design, the software design or both for some of the world’s leading technology companies.
Often times when people hear Conway’s law, they think it's a humorous joke or a zen koan. But if you mention it in a discussion with technology architects, computer scientists or organizational theorists, you will find that most believe it to be a truism that cannot be overturned. And that, at first glance, looks like horrendous news for user experience designers everywhere.
Conway’s law states that “organizations which design systems … are constrained to produce designs which are copies of the communication structures of these organizations." In software implementation land, this means that system interfaces will always mimic the communication and organizational structures of the teams that produced the system.
This one simple idea has API enthusiasts all over the world scratching their heads trying to figure out if they should a. let the law have its way with their designs, b. attempt to fight the law and come up with a new design methodology, or c. embrace the law and design their organizations to allow the desired architecture to naturally come into being.
The downside to Conway's law is that it essentially forces consumers of services and information into understanding the hierarchy and communication structure of your organization if they want to master your tools and engage with you. Almost everyone in modern society has to deal with these effects when they:
call a vendor or service organization for support and get sent to the dreaded IVR labyrinth. This pushes the caller into the multi-call-transfer game with different people representing different organizational units within an enterprise
are faced with a technical issue and have to navigate a hierarchy-driven funnel to fill out a web form. The form puts the description and categorization of the problem in terms that mirrors the support organization structure rather then how the user views his or her problem
Experience strategists, marketers and design philosophers recoil in horror from these effects. This law contradicts a basic paradigm for them: great experiences are conceived from the outside in and built from the inside out. For the service provider, this basically means that people inside a system must adopt the mindset and context of those they serve -- to force the reverse will never yield a great service experience.
It can be depressing, given that both Conway's law and the reasoning behind it sound pretty air tight, but UX practitioners have come up with a mechanism to bend the law: card sorting.
With a Card Up My Sleeve, What Would I Achieve?
Card sorting exercises emerged from cognitive psychology research in the 1950s to measure people's ability to apply abstract reasoning and problem solving adaptability. As information architecture began to take shape, specialists began using card sorting to identify common mental models and categorization schemes for sets of information and content, all from the point of view of the intended audience (i.e., the outside perspective rather than the inside perspective).
Card sorting exercises and interpretation of results require some technical knowledge, but the concept is fairly easy to grasp. The actual costs of the exercise are relatively low compared with other forms of research. The basic steps of card sorting are:
Make a set of index cards representing each of the concepts and content objects you want to make available
Have people representative of the intended audience sort and categorize the cards in whatever way makes sense to them
Perform statistical analysis to find the most common mental models held by the audience
Design your categorization scheme based on the exercise's findings
This exercise can be applied in API design exactly as it has been applied in designing navigational systems. The only real difference is that the audience in this case would be primarily a development community.
Once a series of audience-centric maps of business concepts have been identified, the remaining problem is how to take the intended design and apply it onto a siloed development organization with a different mental model of the system concepts.
The Long Arm of Conway's Law
The information scientist and search technologist inside me says, “This is a taxonomy problem. Multi-parent hierarchies are common, and findability can be solved with synonym rings, meta-tagging, controlled vocabularies, stemming and other enterprise search technologies.”
The enterprise architect and organizational behavior student inside me says, “Design your organization to drive the architecture you want.”
This is where the two perspectives meet and then diverge. The current trend for API architects and enterprise architects is to push for an organizational design based on a desired technical architecture. Information architects and UX practitioners would be OK with this as long as the desired technical architecture mirrored the predominant mental model of the consuming audiences. This would also have to include mechanisms to support multiple perspectives, including the point of view of someone who doesn’t know what they are looking for.
More often than not, this is where the bigger power steps in: finance. “Conway, Schmonway! Find out which way is cheapest to build and maintain, and design based on that.”
Given that most everyone wants to go home with a paycheck and that next to no one in either IT or UX has the power to drive organizational design like Werner Vogels, CTO of Amazon, most of us will have to settle for charting a multi-year roadmap and attempting to both steer clear of and be integrated with the long arm of Conway's law.
Title image by Sam Judson
Stephen Fishman has been working with enterprises both as an employee and a consultant for more than 20 years. Stephen has studied with and practiced alongside many industry leading technologists, business strategists and user experience professionals. Stephen is currently Senior Director of Platform Services for AutoTrader.com and is working with his editor to complete his first book.
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Pitchford Explains Why Borderlands 2 Didn't Make the Wii U
News 11/27/2012 at 9:41 PM by Christopher Metz 5
Aliens: Colonial Marines fit into the Wii U, FPS mold perfectly for Gearbox
Initially, Borderlands 2 may have had a chance on the Wii U, but Gearbox decided against it in the end. Why? In short, the Wii U’s hardware was the deciding factor.
Taking a quick look at the launch window, it’s hard to understand why Borderlands 2 was left out of the all-star list of ports, such as Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Assassin’s Creed III, and Mass Effect III. Was Borderlands 2 too good for the Wii U? Certainly Aliens: Colonial Marines wasn't even though it's also a FPS title. Well, in a way, Aliens had something going for it that the other didn't. CEO of Gearbox, Randy Pitchford, explained the simple reasons behind why they went ahead with Aliens: Colonial Marines over their golden child, Borderlands 2 for the Wii U.
'The reason why there's not is because we couldn't think of a natural, obvious, 'OMG, I want that for what the Wii U brings to the table' feature.' he stated recently.
As it turns out, the newly featured GamePad controller of the Wii U (the main highlight of the console) was what it came down to. Pitchford and the Gearbox team decided to pass on the chance to use the controller because of certain gameplay aspects they wanted to retain within the Borderlands series. Fair enough, but why use Aliens instead to break into the Wii U platform? From Pitchford’s explanation, it looks as though Gearbox wanted Aliens to take on a whole different feel than from Borderlands 2’s, using the Wii U GamePad to expand the underlying, survival-horror gameplay elements.
But with Aliens, the first thing we thought was 'holy shit, I can have a motion controller in my hands!' When it's there in my lap it feels like I'm part of the movie.
Just pretend for a moment that the GamePad is your personal scanning device for detecting Xenomorphs in the near vicinity. Could it save room on your TV screen by placing HUD items on the GamePad instead, making you constantly check your ammo supply or even current health status? The possibilities are endless. They wanted the controller itself to make you feel closer to movies and to the game more than any regular Xbox or PlayStation controller could do on its own. The question now is: will it do its job to enhance Aliens’ experience when the game releases? Pitchford sure believes it will!
No release date for Aliens: Colonial Marines has been announced by Gearbox as of late, but stay tuned! Comment on some interesting ideas they could do using the Wii U GamePad for the game below.
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Woody Allen sues Amazon over film cancellations
On behalf of Colgan Law Firm LLC | Apr 9, 2019 | Contract Disputes
Kansas residents are likely aware that allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein helped to give rise to the #MeToo movement. The popularity of the hashtag and the seriousness of the allegations it often accompanied has prompted many companies in the entertainment sector to reconsider their casting and business decisions, and this has given rise to lawsuits filed by men who feel that they are being treated unfairly.
One such lawsuit was filed by the renowned director Woody Allen against Amazon. In 2017, the online retailer entered into a four-movie deal with Allen that guaranteed the director at least $68 million. The agreement was seen as a major coup for Amazon at a time when the company was trying to establish a presence in the film distribution and video streaming sector, but all this changed when old allegations involving Allen and his adopted daughter resurfaced because of the #MeToo movement.
Allen completed ‘A Rainy Day in New York” for Amazon in 2018, but the company backed away from the project and has since decided not to release the film. The three remaining movies have also been cancelled. This is what prompted Allen to file his lawsuit. Amazon claims that comments Allen made in an interview about the Weinstein case reveal that the director fails to grasp the seriousness of the situation and made the four-picture deal financially untenable.
Attorneys with business law experience may advise their clients to perform thorough due diligence before entering into agreements to avoid potentially contentious and expensive contract disputes. When this research reveals thorny issues that could cause embarrassment in the future, attorneys may suggest including what is known as a morals clause. These provisions allow agreements to be terminated when parties behave in ways that could damage reputations or impact future business.
Source: Variety, “Amazon Seeks to Rebut Woody Allen Lawsuit”, Martin P. Maddaus, April 3, 2019
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UMDNJ merger, partnership with Barnabas buoy Rutgers credit profile, but pose some risks
Rutgers merger with University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and partnership with Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health boost credit profile.
UMDNJ merger, partnership with Barnabas buoy Rutgers credit profile, but pose some risks Rutgers merger with University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and partnership with Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health boost credit profile. Check out this story on dailyrecord.com: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2018/10/24/rutgers-university-umdnj-merger-healthcare-system-partner-buoys-credit-profile-rwjbarnabas/1753242002/
Catherine Carrera, North Jersey Record Published 4:25 p.m. ET Oct. 24, 2018 | Updated 4:41 p.m. ET Oct. 24, 2018
Robert Barchi became Rutgers University president in 2012.(Photo: Nick Romanenko/Rutgers University)
Rutgers' private-public partnership with Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health to expand its health education and research gives the university financial stability and boosts its credit profile, but also poses some risks, a top ratings firm said.
And the “successfully completed” merger with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey also adds to a stable credit outlook for the university, Moody’s Investors Service stated in its report on Oct. 18.
The university maintained its rating of AA3 with Moody's, which shows stable creditworthiness and low credit risk. In March, the university was given an A+ rating from Standard and Poor's, another ratings firm.
“While Rutgers will experience a higher rate of revenue growth through its partnership with RWJBH, growing healthcare exposure also increases risk,” Moody’s report stated. “Relative to other higher education revenue streams, healthcare has elevated revenue and expense growth rates, both with higher volatility.”
Photos: Rutgers Moving In Day
Exterior photo of Rutgers Honors College dormitory located at 5 Seminary Place in New Brunswick, photographed on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Volunteer students push carts getting into the Rutgers Honors College dormitory during the Rutgers Moving In Day at 5 Seminary Place in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Tiangi Li (in blue) of Highland Park stands as volunteer students help to load his belongings into a cart during the Rutgers Moving In Day at the Rutgers Honors College dormitory in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Anne Zou of Homedale gets help from her brother Albert during the Rutgers Moving In Day at the Rutgers Honors College dormitory in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Anne Zou of Homedale pulls a cart with her belongings as a volunteer student helps her during the Rutgers Moving In Day at the Rutgers Honors College dormitory in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Volunteer student Joany Xue loads a mirror into a cart as she and other students help incoming students during the Rutgers Moving In Day at the Rutgers Honors College dormitory in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Volunteer students push carts getting into the Rutgers Honors College dormitory during the Rutgers Moving In Day in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Volunteer students including Tamara Allada (foreground) waits in line to get into an elevator during the Rutgers Moving In Day at the Rutgers Honors College dormitory in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Rutgers mascot Scarlet Knight greets volunteer students Jessica Nguyen (L) and Christina Phan (R) as they help an incoming student during the Rutgers Moving In Day at the Rutgers Honors College dormitory in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Mark Ayad of Staten Island talks to Jessica Nguyen (2nd from R), a volunteer student, who is helping him to move into the Rutgers Honors College dormitory during the Rutgers Moving In Day in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Emily Prestby, Student Leader of Honors College, talks to volunteer students during the Rutgers Moving In Day outside of the Rutgers Honors College dormitory in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
Volunteer students wait in line with their carts as they are ready to help incoming students during the Rutgers Moving In Day at the Rutgers Honors College dormitory in New Brunswick on 08/30/18. Mitsu Yasukawa/Northjersey.com
With expanding healthcare systems in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia, competition in the market will grow and there will be a demand to adjust to maintain credit quality, the firm predicted.
But Rutgers could have an edge with a partner like Barnabas Health, which is one of the state’s largest health systems, with more than $5 billion in annual revenue.
Rutgers University President Robert Barchi said the report confirms the "powerful" benefits and vision of the partnership, which he announced last year.
"Through this partnership, we have formed the largest and most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey," Barchi said. "Rutgers is well positioned to be a national leader in patient care, health science education and innovation."
As part of the 20-year agreement with the hospital, the university will get $100 million cash in fiscal year 2019 and $50 million annually over a 10-year period for education and research.
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“Risk is partially mitigated by the strength of Rutgers' healthcare partner and the partnership agreement, which limits Rutgers' downside,” Moody’s said.
A strong credit rating helps the university ensure it can secure lower interest rates from investors when it floats bonds for capital projects and other borrowing.
The outlook for Rutgers from Wall Street is an improvement since the merger with UMDNJ first began in 2012. Moody's gave the university a negative bond rating in 2013, which was driven by the complex merger of two large corporations, Moody's said at the time.
This time around, with the public-private partnership with Barnabas, the firm said, "strong management and governance" will be key to its success.
"The partnership is well positioned to succeed, with the two partners sharing responsibility for the enterprise's success while acknowledging Rutgers' traditional academic structure and RWJBH's clinical management expertise," Moody's said.
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Dez Bryant Skipped MRI and Team Meetings, Cowboys Say
Stephen Young
Stephen Young | September 30, 2016 | 9:06am
Now we know why Dez Bryant's knee diagnosis took so long. The Cowboys wide receiver, injured on the second play of the game against the Bears on Sunday night, skipped out and missed a team meeting, an MRI and other medical treatment early this week.
Cowboys coach Jason Garrett offered a circular explanation for Bryant's absences at a press conference Thursday afternoon.
"After the game on Sunday night he got some information about his knee and he suspected that it was a serious injury," Garrett said. "He's a very passionate guy, like we've talked about, and he really thought he was going to get some bad news when he got the MRI Monday morning. So like some of us do in life, at times, he avoided it. He didn't come in and take care of his business on Monday or Tuesday and then he came in on Wednesday and took care of that part of it."
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Dez Bryant Knee Injury Worse Than Initially Thought, Better Than Feared
Bryant was fined for the missed meetings. As for the diagnosis, Garrett said that Bryant and the team were pleased.
"He suspected it was worse than the information we got. We all were pleased with what the results of the MRI were once we got them," Garrett said. "It all stemmed from I think, his desire not to confront the situation that he thought he had."
While Bryant was out, Garrett said, the team had no direct contact with him, which is, apparently, standard operating procedure in these situations.
"We have different ways to talk to Dez in a situation like this," he said. "I don't want to get into all the details."
Bryant refused to talk to the media, but said on Twitter that he and Garrett had reached an understanding.
I made a poor decision based on how I felt about my knee coach JG addressed it to me and I understood the consequences....
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) September 29, 2016
Veteran Cowboys tight end Jason Witten used one of Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones' favorite metaphors to say that Bryant's skipping out on the team was no big deal.
"There's a great saying inside this building by somebody I tremendously respect — let's not circumcise a mosquito here, you know? I think that has great value in this. As things go on, move forward and we all understand that," Witten said. "This game means so much to Dez Bryant and that's a relationship that I've really enjoyed over the years in seeing that and the brotherhood that you have with that. Dez will be back out there in no time."
Bryant's prognosis remains the same as Thursday. He might play Sunday against the 49ers, or he could miss as many as three weeks. His injury, now diagnosed as a cracked right tibia, is not considered serious.
Stephen Young has written about Dallas news for the Observer since 2014. He's a Dallas native and a graduate of the University of North Texas.
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Loo of the Year Awards
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The annual Loo of the Year Awards competition, first held in 1987, are designed to encourage the provision of higher standards and quality of away from home toilets all over the UK. The Attendant of the Year Awards is awarded to the dedicated staff who look after toilets. Anonymous inspectors are sent out to score the standard of the competing toilets, and the winners will be awarded by the end of each year. The inspection criteria can be found on the Loo of the Year Awards website.
Loo of the Year Awards 2016
The 2016 results were excellent and clearly demonstrates our continual high standard in Cleaning and Maintaining public toilets.
Danfo (UK) Ltd proudly sits within the Loo of the year “Hall of Fame” as Overall Tork Loo of the Year Awards Trophy Winners in 2014.
As a company we were awarded the following results:
Danfo (UK) Ltd are External Contractor Cleaning Team National Winners for Wales
Danfo (UK) Ltd are also National Award Winners for – Public Toilet Entries – Carmarthenshire on behalf of Carmarthenshire County Council
Danfo (UK) Ltd are also National Award Winners Public Toilets – Non Attended – Castle Beach Tenby on behalf of Pembrokeshire County Council
Danfo (UK) Ltd are also National Award Winners Public Toilets – Car Parks –Tenby Multi-Storey Car Park on behalf of Pembrokeshire County Council
Danfo (UK) Ltd are also National Award Winners Public Toilets – Transport – Goodwick Station on behalf of Pembrokeshire County Council
Pembrokeshire once again was nominated 1st in the Premier League
Wyre once again was nominated 4th in the Premier League
Blackpool was nominated 6th in the Premier League
Wycombe District Council was nominated 9th in the Premier League
Fylde was nominated 11th in the Premier League
Carmarthenshire was nominated 12th in the Premier League
Lancaster once again was nominated 14th in the Premier League
Hackney was nominated 15th in the Premier League
Within the Premier League (twenty places in total) Danfo (UK) Ltd hold 8 places.
Platinum & Gold Awards
Hackney received 5 Platinum awards
North Herts received 3 Platinum awards
Keswick received 2 Platinum awards
Wycombe District Council received 2 Platinum awards & 11 Gold Awards
Blackpool/Wyre/Fylde/Knutsford & Lancaster received a total of 6 Platinum awards and 49 Gold awards
Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire received a total of 8 Platinum award and 51 Gold awards
As a company we were awarded the following:
External Contractor Cleaning Team Trophy and were also National Winners for the same category.
Our contract Pembrokeshire was nominated 1st in the Premier League.
Wyre was nominated 4th in the Premier League
Fylde was nominated 9th in the Premier League
Lancaster was nominated 14th in the Premier League
Hackney one of our smallest contracts received 4 Platinum awards and 1 Gold award.
North Herts another small contracts also received 3 Gold awards
Blackpool/Wyre/Fylde/Sefton/Knutsford & Lancaster received a total of 3 Platinum awards and 48 Gold awards.
Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire received a total of 1 Platinum award and 50 Gold awards.
Loo of the Year Awards – Overall 2014 UK Loo of the Year Award winner
Danfo won the overall trophy which has been awarded for the last 27 years. It is the first time that a contractor has won this award.
When presenting the 2014 Overall Loo of the Year Awards the Loo of the Year Awards Managing Director Mike Bone said “ This prestigious Award is the highest accolade a toilet provider can receive in the UK. Danfo are the leading UK public toilet contractor and have consistently maintained high standards for their clients across the UK. Although Danfo have been successful in winning a range of National and UK Awards in previous years they deserve this recognition they have worked so hard for“.
Loo of the Year Awards – UK Trophy Winners 2014
Danfo are a multi award winning UK public toilet contractor with the longest experience and broadest high-quality product range in their market. As a result of entering their local authority client’s toilets from across the UK for many years they have won a range of Loo of the Year National and UK Awards. Standards are high and maintained throughout their client portfolio, independently assessed by Loo of the Year Awards each year.
Attendant of the Year Awards – National Winners 2014
Attendant of the Year Awards are presented to both in-house as well as external contractor cleaning staff. While the Loo of the Year Awards recognise the quality of the various toilet facilities, the Attendant of the Year Awards recognise the dedicated staff who look after toilets all over the UK. Danfo is the National winner of external contractors in Wales 2014.
Loo of the Year Awards – Champions League Standards of Excellence 2014
Presented to any organisation or local authority with then or more entries and winning five or more Gold and Platinum awards and who in the opinion of the Inspectors, are maintaining a consistently high standard of management in all their Loo of the Year Awards entries.
Loo of the Year Awards – National Category Award Winners 2014
Loo of the Year Awards – Local Authority Public Toilet Awards Roll of Honour 2014
Loo of the Year Awards – Local Authority Public Toilet Entries Premier League 2014
Danfo was awarded the very prestigious „National Local Authority Entries“ trophy on behalf of its local authority clients. The trophy is awarded to the Local Authority entrant with the best overall ‚away from home‘ toilets in all categories
Loo of the Year Awards – Major National Award Winners 2013
Danfo received the „National Local Authority Entries“ major award on behalf of the local authority partners.
Danfo has been in the Champions League for many years. A provider with ten or more entries and awarded Gold or Platinum Awards qualifies for membership of the Loo of the Year Awards Champions League.
Danfo won the External Contractor Cleaning Team, Multiple Entries national Attendant of the Year Award. The award is presented to the cleaning contractor company or organisation which is providing a high level of service to one or more separate Loo of the Year Award entrants.
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Danfo has climbed to position five in the 100+ points club.
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Danfo was awarded the Gold Award and is on the ‚Roll of Honour‘ for local authority public toilet entries.
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Data I/O Announces Michael Tidwell as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development
Redmond, WA, April 30, 2019 – Data I/O Corporation (NASDAQ: DAIO), a leading global provider of advanced data programming and security provisioning solutions for flash-memory, flash based microcontrollers, secure elements and authentication ICs announced that Michael Tidwell will be joining the company as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. Michael brings a wealth of experience in Software, Security and Product Management. Michael was previously head of Marketing and Business Development at Sansa Security, a leading SW security IP provider that was sold to ARM Holdings. Michael was also head of product marketing at the ARM IoT Services Group. Prior to Sansa, Michael was Vice President of Business and Market Development at BSQUARE Corporation. Michael is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in electrical engineering. He completed a MSEE at the University of Washington.
“We are thrilled to have Michael join Data I/O” said Anthony Ambrose, President and CEO of Data I/O Corporation. “As the market for IoT devices grows rapidly, security is cited as the #1 barrier to adoption. The Data I/O SentriX® platform creates a trusted foundation in hardware, solving this critical need for customers of all sizes. Michael’s combination of security expertise, industry relationships, and business development experience will build upon a very strong foundation and accelerate global adoption of the SentriX security provisioning platform.”
“I am excited to join Data I/O at this exciting time in the company’s history” said Michael Tidwell, Vice President, Data I/O Corporation. “SentriX is the platform of choice for semiconductor manufacturers and their distribution partners, Certificate Authorities, solution providers and programming centers to ignite the IoT market for true hardware based security. “
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Pursuant to NASDAQ rules, the initial equity compensation for Michael Tidwell was approved by the Compensation Committee, consisting of only independent directors. They approved an option and restricted stock grant which were to be made as employment inducement grants included in his offer letter and consisted as follows: an inducement grant of 25,000 Non-Qualified Stock Options vesting quarterly over 4 years with a six year life, with an May 1, 2019 grant date, and a Fair Market Value option price (the average of the high and low price for the day); an inducement grant of 50,000 Restricted Stock Units vesting annually over 4 years; and a signing grant of 7,500 Restricted Stock Units vesting quarterly over 1 year. The equity grants are made under or pursuant to the terms of the Data I/O Corporation 2000 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan.
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A Connected World TV From Vizio
Blog, Technology, Video/Social TV · July 8, 2009
No, it’s not my new video podcast, but an actual hdtv from Vizio with build in wifi networking. The so-called digital convergence has been talked about for years, but here is the first product I have seen that might actually make it a reality. The Television has built in wireless networking and support for Blockbuster, Netflix, Pandora, Amazon Video and an open architecture that will allow for future upgrades and additional services. It even has a remote control with a QUERTY keyboard. Large media companies are in fits over services like Hulu and Boxee but clearly pandoras box has been opened and this kind of connectivity between the Internet and common devices like a television is where things are going. It shouldn’t matter so much to the big media companies, however, as they should realize their bread and butter is the content not the delivery mechanism. The real problem is the incredibly complex and integrated businesses and licensing model this is all based on. Like many other business models, this one is going to have to be completely deconstructed and rebuilt from scratch for the new connected world.
So the question we always want to answer here at Connected World Media, what does this mean to your business? It means the world of the big screen TV may be opening up for you. In the past there was virtually no way anybody but the largest businesses with the most money could get onto television. TV advertising is just too expensive for most businesses. But now, the TV is open to the Internet and services that nearly any business can participate in. Already there is opportunity with YouTube as Apple TV will show those videos. I can’t imagine it won’t be too long before the Vizio connected TV starts supporting YouTube and possibly other Internet video services. You could develop a Boxee application and gain access via that route. Bottom line, there are effective and inexpensive ways for your company, your brand to get onto peoples big screen TV’s. But don’t hit them with the same old garbage from your marketing department (sorry marketeers). You had better be engaging, relevant and entertaining.
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Canadian Coastal Homeowners Select DaVinci Shake Roof
By DaVinci Roofscapes
Living in a coastal area presents universal challenges to homeowners. Whether you’re on a Florida beach, the San Francisco bay area or coastal Maine, you’re going to deal with salt air and sea spray.
That challenge extends upwards into Canada.
“Living in Victoria, British Columbia, we get exposure to the ocean plus some extreme weather conditions on occasion,” says homeowner Kevin Sullivan. “Our 49-year-old home had cedar shakes that were damaged from the weather. Some shakes were actually missing after winter storms we had this past year.
“While attending a local home show I met Caleb Frisen with CR Custom Roofing, Inc. He showed me the DaVinci product and explained its many features. The timing was right and everything we learned about this durable product convinced us to make the investment.”
The Sullivans had a Bellaforté Shake composite roof in Slate Black installed in August of 2017. “We think the roof looks great and makes our home look newer and more modern,” says Sullivan. “We recently enclosed our car port with a modern glass garage door, new lighting and painting. This new roof complements our changes well. It really stands out in the neighborhood and we’ve gotten lots of complements on the roof from friends, neighbors and family.”
With so many roofing options to choose from, what made Sullivan commit to a DaVinci roof? “The look was a major factor in our decision,” says Sullivan. “It was similar to our original roof, but we could tell it was a more durable product that would stand up to the winds and rain we get from being so close to the ocean. We’re also excited that the color won’t fade and that moss can’t build up on the new composite roof.
“All in all, we feel confident that this new roof will be worth the investment. This is the roof that will be on our home for its lifetime.”
Tell us about your new masterpiece and your DaVinci Experience.
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With peaking female infanticide, 345 newborn bodies recovered from garbage piles in Pakistan
Anando Mostofa
Published at 07:14 pm May 2nd, 2018
The bodies of over 300 newborn babies were disposed of in garbage bins all over Karachi, Pakistan's most populous city, between January 2017 and April 2018. According to a report published by Karachi's Edhi Foundation, along with the Chhipa Welfare Organization found 345 newborn babies dumped in garbage bins in the city.
Some of the babies were barbarically murdered, according to the Karachi-based News International, with the gender of the babies appearing to play a role in the gruesome acts, since 99% of them were girls.
"A few people found a baby at the doorstep of a mosque in Karachi, and they handed the baby over to the prayer leader. The cleric decried that this is an 'illegitimate baby' and he should be stoned. Resultantly, the baby was stoned to death. I tried to register a case against the cleric, but nothing happened," Anwar Kazmi, a senior manager at Edhi Foundation in Karachi, told the News International.
Edhi Foundation, a non-profit operating in the region, found 355 dead infants from the garbage dumps across the country in 2017, with Karachi logging the most cases, 180 cases in 2017.
A baby was also reportedly stoned to death by a Karachi cleric.
Edhi Foundation has so far buried over 70 infants in first four months of the year. The foundation has reported that the there could be many more cases as the foundation only has data for the cities in which it operates.
"Even though people abandon these innocent souls but as a welfare organization, we cannot. We give them a proper burial and perform other rituals for these babies. After completing the hospital and police formalities, we bury them in our own graveyard," Shahid Mehmood spokesperson of Chhipa Welfare Organization, said, Geo TV reported.
An official at the Additional Inspector General (AIG) Karachi office, said the most of the infanticide cases occur in regions where people lack access to necessities.
"We have seen so many horrible incidents. One such incident which still I remember despite the passage of more than a decade is the stoning of a newborn baby who was found outside the mosque," Kazmi noted.
According to the 2017 census, Pakistan has a ratio of 48.7 women to 51 men; 0.2% are transgender persons.
Poverty, however, is not the only reasons for infanticide or child abandonment, Imkaan Welfare Organisation Director Tahera Hasan stated.
"If a person has eight children then another one won’t be a burden on him. We need to look into other aspects as well. Illegitimacy can be another major cause of child abandonment, but unfortunately, very little work has been done on this" Hasan noted.
The report pointed out unwanted pregnancies is also an issue, coupled with poverty and societal stigma.
"According to the Guttmacher Institute, around 4.2 million women in Pakistan experience unintended pregnancies. The extremely limited legality of abortion raises the risk of parents choosing female infanticide rather than raising a girl. The perception that girls are a financial burden who will not contribute to family income also adds to the desire for sons. Even though infanticide and child abandonment are both crimes under Pakistan’s Penal Code," the News International reported.
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Cirque Du Soleil - Amaluna
Iso 3200, f/4, 1/400 s @200mm
Last Monday I got an invite from a good friend to go and see Cirque Du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall In London. Cirque Du Soleil has always been on my to do list so I was over the moon with the invite. London here I come!
Amaluna is a fusion of the words ama, which refers to "mother" in many languages, and luna, which means "moon", a symbol of femininity that evokes both mother-daughter relationship and the idea of the goddess and protector of the planet. Amaluna is also the name of the mysterious island where this story unfolds.
Amaluna is governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. Their queen, Prospera, directs her daughter's coming - of - age ceremony in a rite that honours femininity, renewal, rebirth and balance which marks the passing of these insights and values from one generation to the next.
In the wake of the storm a group of young men land on the island, triggering an epic, emotional story of love between Prospera's daughter and a brave young suitor. But their love will be put to the test. The couple must face numerous demanding trials and overcome daunting setbacks before they can achieve mutual trust, faith and harmony.
The Acts
These amazing artists fly out over the audience on straps suspended from the Carousel, a rotating set element high above them. This act calls for incredible skills and physical strength to move at high velocity through 360 degrees.
Clown Act
This very talented duo entertain the audience whilst the stage is being set up for the next act. The story is that they fall in love headover-heels and pretty soon they are starting a family. They kept me amused!
Cerceau and Waterbowl
The main character Miranda, Prospera's daughter, discovers her own physicality as she performs an amazing hand-balancing act routine before diving and snaking through the water.
These Amazon ladies perform a fast-paced theatrical version of the classic gymnastic routine.
Balance Goddess
The Balance Goddess created a world in equilibrium with a mobile made of thirteen palm leaf ribs. Her movements are slow, deliberate and almost meditative as she concentrates all her attention on this breathtaking structure. She then removes the smallest piece and everything disintegrates.
Very impressive act with balls that drop in ever greater numbers from the sky above.
Teeterboard
These young men launch themselves high into the air, twisting and turning in a playful high-speed attempts to escape from gravity. They pull off several seemingly impossible feats, like landing in a handstand on another performer's upturned palms!
Iso 3200, f/4, 1/400 s @87mm
And many more stunning acts to keep you entertained for the evening...
Amaluna was a great show full of spectacular acts that require incredible skills. Some of the acts perform routines that you wouldn't think is possible! Besides the many super talented performers we were treated with a visually stunning wardrobe of parade uniforms for the more theatrical moments and performance costumes when they perform their acts.
The music was performed live by a 100% female band. Guitars are very present the overall sound is resolutely contemporary. Bass, drums, cello, vocals, keyboard, percussion support the guitars in delivering a direct music without embellishment.
I highly recommend Cirque Du Soleil - Amaluna. It was that good I would go see it again!
Cirque Du Soleil is at the Royal Albert Hall till the 26 February 2017
Book your tickets HERE
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https://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/Giulia-Millanta-traded-medicine-for-music-13031290.php
Austin's Giulia Millanta traded medicine for music
By Andrew Dansby
Updated 3:33 pm CDT, Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Giulia Millanta is a singer and songwriter from Italy who lives in Austin.
Photo: Jme Lacombe / Jme Lacombe
All manner of paths have led to Austin’s music scene over the years. Take Giulia Millanta’s Austin-based band: drummer Dony Wynn is a Memphis native who grew up in Louisiana; producer and guitarist Gabriel Rhodes is from Sunset, Texas; and bassist Glenn Fukunaga moved to the capital in the ’70s from Hawaii. Still, Millanta’s own path is the most striking among them. The singer-songwriter and guitarist found her way to Austin from Florence — Italy, not Texas — leaving behind a degree in medicine for a career playing songs.
“It’s not like I was a doctor one day and playing in Austin the next,” she says. “It’s been a pretty long story, and nothing happened overnight. But the short story is that I quit college to be a musician in Barcelona. Then I went back and finished without telling anyone. But once I got that degree, it was all the proof I needed that I didn’t want to be a doctor. That was 10 years ago.”
Millanta worked for a few years in New York but later found Austin “welcoming and an easier place to live. And here I am: six years and five albums later.”
That fifth album is “Conversation With a Ghost,” built around a dozen songs that, true to the title, are haunted by elusive people and desires.
“The ‘ghosts’ in the title refers to loss in a broader sense,” Millanta says. “I had a few people in my life who died, and others who broke my heart, of course. I didn’t sit down thinking, ‘I’m going to write a record about loss.’ But the 12 I picked all seemed to be about someone who lost something. And they seem to have these conversations with the ghosts of what is missing.
“I like to keep my own ghosts pretty close to me.”
Giulia Millanta
When: 9:30 p.m. Friday
Where: McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, 2425 Norfolk
Details: $20-$22; 713-528-5999,
mcgonigels.com
Millanta can sing about those ghosts in four languages. Sometimes her polylingual gifts yield unexpected treasures. I thought a line from her song “Violence” — “Throw the rock and hide the hand” — was a modern criticism of those who skirt accountability.
Turns out it’s just an Italian phrase.
“It’s funny, my brain can get fried between the languages,” she says. “I was talking to my mom earlier today, and I couldn’t think of the Italian word for something. She said, ‘Just say it in English.’ And sometimes there are phrases that just don’t translate, phrases that don’t quite exist here. ‘Throw the rock and hide,’ it’s an Italian phrase. I said it in English one day to Gabriel as if everybody knew it. He told me to write it down, and, well, it fit.”
The music on “Ghost” also feels multilingual in a sense: Millanta’s songs — similar to Tom Waits’ — are smokily elusive, possessing feelings of blues, jazz, rock, torch and soul without being branded by any one style. The sound occupies the same dark spaces as the stories.
The album’s shades of gray are sussed out by some remarkable players from inside and outside of Austin. Among the outsiders is guitarist Marc Ribot, who has for years played with Waits. In state, she calls on guitarist David Pulkingham, whose lengthy lists of credits includes time logged with Patty Griffin and Alejandro Escovedo; Texas accordion great Joel Guzman, who was recently in Houston on tour with Paul Simon; saxophonist and clarinetist John Mills, has played with Dr. John and David Byrne; and steel guitarist Tommy Spurlock has played with scores of country music greats.
But at the core were the quietest conversations between Millanta and her band of Rhodes, Fukunaga and Wynn. All were nudged out of comfort zones. Millanta played only electric guitar; Fukunaga put down the electric bass for a stand up; and Wynn avoided the cymbals entirely.
“We just wanted to play in a space that was slightly uncomfortable,” Millanta says. “And it brought out something different: It was sparse, dark and had some empty spaces. We put it down in three days, and on the last day, driving home I just started crying. It wasn’t anything good or bad, it just felt intense. That we were playing naked in a sense. Just giving everything to these songs.”
andrew.dansby@chron.com
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The Enquirer staff recognized in APME contest
The Enquirer and its staff were recognized with more than a dozen awards.
The Enquirer staff recognized in APME contest The Enquirer and its staff were recognized with more than a dozen awards. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2017/05/22/enquirer-lands-10-top-finishes-ohio-ap-awards/336112001/
Cameron Knight, cknight@enquirer.com Published 12:26 p.m. ET May 22, 2017 | Updated 12:28 p.m. ET May 22, 2017
Yousif Alhamoud poses for a portrait Sunday, September 25, 2016.(Photo: The Enquirer/Meg Vogel)
The Associated Press Media Editors of Ohio held their annual awards ceremony Sunday recognizing the best journalism in the state.
Sixty-seven daily newspapers submitted 2,084 entries in the contest, which featured news and sports stories, features, editorials, columns, graphics, videos and photos from 2016. The Enquirer and its staff were recognized in a number of categories.
Peter Bhatia (Photo: Enquirer file)
“The broad range of awards is a reflection of the talented people working at The Enquirer and their commitment to great journalism," Editor and Vice President of Audience Engagement Peter Bhatia said. "I’m grateful to work with them and to see them honored.”
The Enquirer's coverage the Pike County Massacre was named the best spot news coverage in the state. The Enquirer also won the best digital presence category and was the runner-up in general excellence.
By my bad math skills, that's 10 first place awards and one Murrow. Not a bad day. @Enquirerpic.twitter.com/g5pBiLvYJj
— Bob Strickley (@rjstrickleyjr) May 21, 2017
Enquirer reporter Alex Coolidge was named the state's best business writer while Bengals beat reporter Jim Owczarski was named best sports feature writer.
Enquirer Capital Bureau Chief Chrissie Thompson was recognized as the best news writer in the state.
"Finding Home" by Hannah Sparling and Meg Vogel won the best enterprise reporting, best video and best photo story categories. The project covered the journey of a family of Syrian refugees settling in Cincinnati.
"The Kid's in the Hall" won the best special sports section category. The section examined Ken Griffey Jr.'s induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Coverage of the Metropolitan Sewer District by Dan Horn and Sharon Coolidge won the best investigative reporting category.
Before the AP awards began on Sunday, The Enquirer was presented its regional Edward R. Murrow award for its podcast "Accused: The unsolved murder of Elizabeth Andes."
Cincinnati.com team earns 2 Murrow Awards for 'Accused' podcast
The Enquirer's sister paper, The Newark Advocate, won the general excellence award in its circulation division.
Other recognition of the Enquirer at the Ohio AP awards:
Chris Graves took third place in the best columnist category.
Terry DeMio took second place in the best feature writer category.
Michael Nyerges took second place in the best graphics artist category and his graphic, "Pike County Killings: A Closer Look," and took third place in the best illustration or informational graphic category.
Paul Daugherty place third in the best sports columnist category.
Amanda Rossman took second place in the best feature photo category.
Rebecca Markovitz and Timothy Riethmiller took second place in the best full page design category for "The Toll of Hate."
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Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay rattles off entire Chicago Bears' defense
At 32, Miami University graduate Sean McVay remains the youngest NFL head coach.
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay rattles off entire Chicago Bears' defense At 32, Miami University graduate Sean McVay remains the youngest NFL head coach. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/college/miami-university/2018/12/06/los-angeles-rams-sean-mcvay-rattles-off-entire-chicago-bears-defense/2225026002/
Dave Clark, Cincinnati Enquirer Published 10:04 a.m. ET Dec. 6, 2018
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) and head coach Sean McVay celebrate a 29-27 win over the Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.(Photo: Jake Roth, USA TODAY Sports)
It's not the first time Los Angeles Rams head coach and former Miami University receiver Sean McVay has impressed with his football acumen, but many - including former Ohio State Buckeyes standout Dustin Fox - were blown away by McVay's ability to offer praise of all 11 Chicago Bears defensive starters in advance of the Rams' game Sunday night in Chicago.
I want a coach with this type of attention to detail. Full scouting report on the Bears defense. Literally all 11 starters.. pic.twitter.com/MPYPkh3gR1
— Dustin Fox (@DustinFox37) December 5, 2018
Peter Schrager of NFL Network's Good Morning Football on McVay's feat:
"It's amazing that he did it all in one minute and he basically listed their entire defensive front! But knowing Sean McVay and talking football with him in the limited interactions we have during the season ... he can do that for all 32 teams. It's a sick quality. It's a sick brain. But it is one that comes in very handy because he knows them all. I will say this: Whenever he's done with coaching - whenever he's done and has his Lombardis and has his Coach of the Year awards and all the framed things, there is a spot for him at the breakfast table because that guy will be a stud on TV. He can do it! He knows every single player in the NFL, knows every single player's story and loves the game. So is that common? No. A lot of times the guy in the press conference will say three names ... but that was impressive because it was done in one minute!"
McVay's quarterbacks coach, Zac Taylor, is a former UC Bearcats offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach considered a candidate for the Green Bay Packers' head coaching vacancy, per USA TODAY's Tom Silverstein, and could be a Cleveland Browns candidate as well, according to multiple reports.
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In January, McVay was named 2017 NFL Coach of the Year by PFWA. A receiver for the RedHawks from 2004 to 2007 and 2008 MU graduate, he is the youngest NFL head coach at 32.
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All The DC Projects That Have Started Moving Forward
Aug. 22. 2017 8:45 PM
The DC Extended Universe is a fluid situation. Every time a new piece of news drops -- Patty Jenkins prepares to sign on the dotted line for Wonder Woman 2 -- another newsflash arrives that changes the tentative plans of the cinematic universe's upcoming slate. I truly feel like we could write one story a day on potential movies in the DCEU. And yet, if we step back and assess what's sure to come, these are the six movies that have taken enough of a step forward that we might call them definite.
A lot can change between now and the next DCEU movie, which is Justice League, dropping on November 17. Will that be the catalyst for the pending wave of DC blockbusters? Or will more news drop, altering the direction of the DCEU on a post-JL landscape. For now, these are the movies that have enough cards on the table that I think we can pencil them in. The bigger question marks on the DCEU radar, I left for the last page.
James Wan's Aquaman is a done deal. The movie's almost done filming, and even brought some footage to San Diego Comic-Con in July. A trailer for the adventure likely will be attached to Justice League, giving fans the first full look at Aquaman's (Jason Momoa) underwater lair. Wan's movie will introduce the full scope of the Atlanteans -- though they have a major role to play in Justice League. The story is supposed to be set after Justice League, and will focus on two villains -- Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen) and the Ocean Master (Patrick Wilson).
While the competition over at Marvel Studios averages three movies a year, DC is pumping its brakes a tad, releasing one movie -- Aquaman -- in 2018. After that, Shazam grabs the first official release-date slot, landing in theaters in April of 2019. Some view this as an odd movie to drop right after Aquaman, as several key members of the Justice League haven't even received their own solo movies (looking at you, Flash and Cyborg). If you are going to branch out, wouldn't you at least have the Green Lantern Corp introduced in 2019? Instead, Shazam will arrive, from Annabelle: Creation director David F. Sandberg. Though it need a star, as Sandberg has said Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Black Adam will not be part of his movie.
Wonder Woman 2
Here's where things start to get... dicey. The pieces are in place for a solid sequel in Wonder Woman 2. Gal Gadot is locked in. Original director Patty Jenkins is on the verge of signing a contract to direct (and getting paid big money to do so). And this one even has a release date! Big step forward. However, dates change. Jenkins HASN'T signed as of publishing this article. And the DCEU is nothing if not ever-changing. We have heard rumors that Wonder Woman 2 could be set in the 1980s. We have heard that Chris Pine could find some way to come back. Because Wonder Woman was such a smash hit, the sequel seems inevitable. And as of now, it's looking like DC's second movie of 2019.
The movies on this list that qualify as "all but guaranteed" tend to have two things in place: a director and a star. Some of them even have a release date! The Batman does not. (That might not even be the movie's title.) Coming off of his two Planet of the Apes movies, Matt Reeves is taking over the reigns of a solo Batman movie, and for now, Ben Affleck (pictured) is still playing the Caped Crusader. Now, you know as well as I do that Affleck's involvement in future DC movies consistently is in question. There even have been rumors that Reeves wants to do a Batman trilogy, which would all but require a younger actor in the Bat suit. So, we think the Batman movie is happening, with Reeves in the director's chair. Affleck remains the wild card until anyone says differently.
The "big step" that Batgirl took is that it hired Joss Whedon to shepherd the movie forward. Back in the day, Joss was circling a Wonder Woman movie, and his treatment was praised far and wide. Then, Whedon took his talents to Marvel, for back-to-back Avengers movies. Now he's back at DC, where he's helping the studio put the finishing touches on Justice League. And his involvement there means that he's in the fold... so we expect the Batgirl movie that he says he wants to do to get fast-tracked at Warner Bros.
The last one of these that, at the very least, has a director attached. (I'm not including Nightwing, because I need LEGO Batman director Chris McKay to give us something more concrete than the quotes he has provide to date.) David Ayer broke into the DCEU with Suicide Squad, and while a bunch of you didn't care for it (61% Audience Score on RT is nothing to celebrate), the thing made money. Instead of Squad 2, Ayer has attached his name to a Gotham City Sirens movie, and he already has a crucial piece in Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn. You could find a way to involve the Joker here. You could also hit home runs by perfectly casting Catwoman and Poison Ivy -- two villains you need to make Sirens work. This one is trending up.
*Projects That Are Still Up In The Air *
The DCEU's greatest talent? Announcing projects. They're just not the best at finishing them. We have four official DCEU movies. We have the six previously mentioned titles, which I feel are the closest to production and/or release. And we have titles in play, like a solo Cyborg movie, or this Flashpoint film that, in theory, could reset everything that came before it. The Green Lantern Corps movie is down for 2020, but with no real casting, how confident are we in that? I mentioned Nightwing, and Man of Steel 2 seems like a real possibility. Doug Liman left Justice League Dark, so that's back to Square One. The Rock is attached to Black Adam, but we have no clue if he's getting his own movie, or if he'll appear in a Justice League 2... if that movie happens. So yeah, for all that we know about the DCEU, there's just as much that's up in the air. For now, which of these are you most excited for? Take our poll below.
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Say No to "Drugs"
Love and Other Drugs ★★½
(USA, 113 min. – but it feels like forever)
Dir: Edward Zwick; Writ: Charles Randolph, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz.
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Hank Azaria, Oliver Platt, Judy Greer.
Do you remember those cheesy campaigns when your schoolteachers told you that drugs are bad and you just get high on life instead? If only Love and Other Drugs was such an easy pill to swallow. Unfortunately, the latest misfire from director Edward Zwick (Defiance, Blood Diamond) takes about five or six good ideas and mashes them up into one tragic mess of a movie.
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Jamie Randall, an over-energized, over-confident, and over-sexed pharmaceutical sales rep. Jamie makes a killing by pill-pushing Zoloft and other wonder drugs to a never-ending train of gullible secretaries who fall for his impeccable charm. Jamie’s life gets a new twist when he shadows a doctor during a check-up, and the patient, Maggie Murdoch (Anne Hathaway) valiantly whips out her breast.
Maggie hunts down Jamie in the parking lot and it turns out that she’s a real firecracker. Jamie is naturally taken with her. The courtship between Jamie and Maggie is often endearing, and with such charming and attractive leads, their scenes together are the most enjoyable moments of the film. Their casual encounters, quickly progress into a turbulent (and tiresome) on/off relationship. This is where Love and Other Drugs begins to stray.
In the early scenes, Zwick et al unfurl a witty little satire on the problematic profiteering of America’s pharmaceutical companies. Maggie, however, has early onsets of Parkinson’s disease, and their relationship is frequently mired by the fact that Jamie makes a living off the sick. There is no cure for Maggie’s disease, and she is incredibly insecure that Jamie will abandon her when it becomes clear that it will take a lot more than drugs to take care of her. Love and Other Drugs doesn’t fall victim to a reductionist storyline of “pity the sick girl,” but it doesn’t quite do justice to Maggie’s story, either. True, the film offers some insightful scenes that depict how other people cope with the disorder, yet the overall positive effect of the Parkinson’s storyline gets lost somewhere amidst everything else that the filmmakers throw into the mix.
In the meantime, Jamie is having a heyday with his drug sales. His employer, Pfizer, has just released a new wonder drug called Viagra. Since Jamie has a reputation of being the most capable cocksman on the drug squad, he becomes the obvious choice to spearhead the campaign. The irony of Love and Other Drugs, though, is that for a movie about Viagra, it goes limp rather quickly. The Viagra storyline, while funny, does not enter the film until well into the second half. At this point, Jamie and Maggie are already struggling with their relationship, Maggie’s illness, and the ethical conundrums of Jamie’s profession. Moreover, the smart study of Parkinson’s and the corporatization of personal health is undermined by the abundance of boner jokes that permeate the latter half of the film. Overall, the film is too uneven to appreciate.
Gyllenhaal and Hathaway sell the film best they can. It’s nice to see the two actors together again after Brokeback Mountain, and their wonderful chemistry lends Love and Other Drugs some much-needed credibility. Gyllenhaal gives one of his better performances as the energetic man-child Jamie, and Hathaway offers another dynamic feat that really displays her versatility. Love and Other Drugs also features the late Jill Clayburgh in a cameo as Jamie’s mother, which is one of the few reasons to recommend the film aside from its two strong leads. It’s unfortunate that the movie as a whole lacks the ability to focus as well as they do. By the end, Love and Other Drugs feels tiresome and cheesy, rather than poignant and charming.
My prescription: take two stars and call me in the morning.
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Regin is Groundbreaking Malware on Par with Stuxnet, Symantec Says
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No Ordinary Mobile Attack: The Regin Menace
By Kim Crawley
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When you read about security attacks involving mobile network technology, typically they're incidents that target mobile devices used by consumers.
All kinds of malware has been found over the years that targets iOS and Android. Isolate the malicious files, wait for antivirus software to acquire signatures a day or so after a zero-day is discovered, run it, reboot your device, you're all set.
That's not what Regin is, oh no. Regin is the story of a global cyberattack mechanism on a massive scale. Hold on to your seats, because I'm going to take you on a bumpy ride.
Something Smells Like Duqu
To the uninitiated, Duqu is a trojan that was binded to Microsoft Word files. It exploits a vulnerability that existed in Windows' win32k.sys True Type Font parsing engine. Its obfuscated code is among the reasons why researchers at Kaspersky, F-Secure, and Symantec believe it may have been developed by the team behind the ever notorious Stuxnet worm. A chilling parallel is how Stuxnet's kernel driver, mrxcls.sys, is so similar to Duqu's kernel driver, jmient7.sys, that it triggered F-Secure's signatures to identify Duqu as Stuxnet. It appeared to be developed with the aid of Visual Studio 2008's C compiler.
Duqu is spyware that fingerprints for vulnerability and system configuration data to aid in attacking industrial SCADAs. Duqu wasn't designed to have a destructive effect, it was just programmed to sit in the kernel and application layer in Windows machines and snoop.
Duqu was discovered in September 2011. Months later, sometime in spring 2012, Kaspersky Lab held a conference for security researchers to discuss Duqu. A researcher (who Kaspersky hasn't identified) said that he noticed patterns in Duqu's behavior that reminded him of something else. He mentioned a malware attack that he and his colleagues have been stumped by for years, Regin.
Regin's Genesis and Platform
Malware researchers aren't yet certain as to when Regin debuted. There are logs with timestamps dating back to 2003 which may have indicated it, that's still being analyzed.
But according to Kaspersky, Regin is too complex to simply be labeled as malware. It's more accurate to say that Regin involves malware. Regin is a highly sophisticated cyberattack platform.
So far, according to Symantec, Regin has been found to attack computers in the following countries, that I've listed in order of infection frequency: Russia, Saudi Arabia, Ireland, Mexico, India, Pakistan, Belgium, Austria, Afghanistan, and Iran. Inevitably, if it hasn't already, Regin will attack other parts of the world very soon.
The Regin Platform, courtesy of Kaspersky Lab
Typically, a Regin attack starts by targeting a Windows client or server. It executes in a sequence of five stages.
Stage 1- The first stage is usually the only component that can be found on a victim's Windows machine as malware. A number of Dynamic Link Libraries have been found as the first stage of Regin. For example, wshnetc.dll was found on a machine in Belgium, and wsharp.dll was found on a machine in Germany. The purpose of Regin's stage one malware is to load the second stage.
Stage 2- The second stage behaves differently, according to whether it has attacked a 32-bit Windows machine or a 64-bit Windows machine. In a 32-bit machine, it runs as a driver module, in kernel mode. Regin may be attacking your 32-bit Windows if you find %SYSTEMROOT%/system32/nsreg1.dat, bssec3.dat, or msrdc64.dat in your registry files. In a 64-bit machine, instead of writing the second stage where it may be more easily detected, such as in the registry, it's written at the end of the last partition on the targeted HDD, usually an NTFS file system. Instead of kernel mode, it runs in user mode, likely because operating in the 64-bit Windows kernel makes its activity easier to detect. The 64-bit stage two loader is a portable DLL, which is rather sneaky. In both the 32- and 64-bit stage two loaders, it enters a system as encrypted code, and it's decrypted by a hardcoded RC5 key.
Stage 3- The third stage of a Regin attack occurs only in 32-bit Windows. It operates an encrypted virtual file system, and loads lots of plugins. The driver module for stage three is usually a system file named vmem.sys.
Stage 4- In the fourth stage in both 32-bit and 64-bit attacks, a dispatcher module runs, disp.dll. The fourth stage is the most intensive and crucial component of Regin. It provides APIs that run the entire platform. It operates within a virtual file system, with everything encrypted. Kaspersky has identified 24 different stage four VFSes so far. They're typically written and used in various locations, which can differ from one Regin infection to another.
Stage 5- As long as the Regin attack isn't stopped in stage four, stage five is when Regin actually spies on your systems. Keyloggers run, data is stolen, screenshots are taken, and traffic is intercepted.
Regin: The GSM Cyberespionage System
It appears that the intended targets of Regin are mainly GSM cellular networks, to spy on governments, scientific research institutions, corporations, and private individuals. The majority of the world's cell networks use GSM. By entering Windows machines that are front-ends of GSM infrastructure, Regin has been able to incur immense cyberwarfare activity.
Kaspersky believes that Regin's name comes from reversing “in reg,” as in, in the Windows registry. I really wish Windows wasn't deployed as a GSM network front-end, or in any SCADA system. I would deploy GNU/Linux or BSD/Unix based operating systems instead. There's a much greater diversity of Linux and Unix-based OSs than Windows, so targeting any particular vulnerability will only affect a percentage of operating systems of a certain platform, instead of most or all of them. Microsoft developers also integrate libraries way too much for my liking, *nix libraries tend to be much more isolated, affecting fewer applications and components.
As so many of the world's cellular networks are GSM, mobile devices used by all kinds of individuals with access to highly classified data can be attacked. And as Regin operates in GSM infrastructure, it doesn't matter if a target's phone or tablet runs iOS, Android, Windows Phone, or BlackBerry.
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The earliest attacks that we're certain are Regin date back to 2008, even though suspected Regin attacks may be as old as 2003. Regin has evolved over the years, and keep in mind that it's a complete cyberattack platform, not a single piece of malware. The most recent versions of Regin have been identified since 2013, the latest cycle.
Because of the sophistication of Regin, and how very expensive it probably is to develop and deploy, it's probably the project of a nation's military cyberwarfare division. My gut tells me it's likely the Chinese government, although there's no evidence of that yet. China and Russia are the usual international cyberwarfare suspects, and Russian networks have been attacked by Regin, with no evidence of Chinese networks having been attacked. If Regin's source turns out not to be China, then Chinese GSM networks have been attacked and we don't know it due to their possible secrecy.
If you operate a Windows GSM network front-end, Kaspersky and Symantec's signatures can now identify many Regin backdoors for stage one.
But Regin components evolve so quickly, and so much of Regin's malware is still unknown. So there are probably still many zero-day Regin attacks in the future. If your Windows machines don't operate GSM networks, Regin may not be targeting them, as its payload seems to target GSM infrastructure for the most part. I predict that UMTS, CDMA and other non-GSM cellular networks may be targeted by new specific versions of Regin in the near future.
Crawley is a security researcher for the InfoSec Institute.
This story, "No Ordinary Mobile Attack: The Regin Menace" was originally published by CSO.
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Business Economy 13 Feb 2017 Govt earmarks Rs 340 ...
Business, Economy
Govt earmarks Rs 340 cr for Khadi, eyes 20 per cent rise in sales
Published Feb 13, 2017, 7:42 pm IST
Updated Feb 13, 2017, 7:42 pm IST
Rs 15 crore has been earmarked for setting up five Khadi plazas.
The provision made in the Output Outcome framework of schemes for 2017-18 will help increase the wages of artisans and benefit 1,500 Khadi institutions.
New Delhi: Aiming at a 20 per cent increase in production and sales of Khadi products over the next three years, government has allocated Rs 340 crore towards setting up of Khadi plazas and Modified Market Development Assistance scheme in the Budget.
The provision made in the Output Outcome framework of schemes for 2017-18 will help increase the wages of artisans and benefit 1,500 Khadi institutions. Out of the Rs 340 crore, Rs 15 crore has been earmarked for setting up five Khadi plazas.
A major chunk of the Rs 6,481.96 crore allocated to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has been provided to the Credit Guarantee Scheme (Rs 3,002 crore). The funds will help support 4,68,000 credit proposals while approving a credit guarantee to the tune of Rs 17,955 crore.
The Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) seeks to reassure the lender that, in the event of a MSE unit, which availed collateral-free credit facilities, fails to discharge its liabilities to the lender, the Guarantee Trust would make good the loss incurred by the lender up to 50/75/80/85 per cent of the credit facility.
Besides, a sum of Rs 1,024.49 crore has been earmarked towards the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), for setting up 56,500 micro units and employing 4.52 lakh persons.
To improve the employability of trained individuals and enhance job prospects, Rs 105 crore has been provided towards Technology Centres, earlier known as Tool room and Tech institution, to train 1,99,500 individuals and assist 40,000 units.
The Output Outcome framework of schemes for 2017-18 has made a provision of Rs 451 crore towards the Credit Linked Capital Subsidy Scheme (CLCSS), which will benefit 6,700 micro and small enterprises.
It will also help improve the productivity and product quality and increase the sales turnover of beneficiary units. The MSME cluster development programme (CDP) has been allocated Rs 184 crore, to enhance the competitiveness of industrial clusters with improvement in production, turnover and profitability of units over a period of two years.
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Towards a Sociological Understanding of Football Hooliganism as a World Phenomenon
Towards a Sociological Understanding of Football Hooliganism as a World Phenomenon Dunning, Eric 2004-10-15 00:00:00 In this article a sociological diagnosis of football hooliganism as a world phenomenon is given. The author uses mainly English (newspaper) data about football violence (in and outside England) as an empirical base to explore how hooliganism can be theorised and understood. These data can usefully serve as a rough indication of the worldwide incidence of football hooliganism in the twentieth century. The author favours the figurational/process-sociological approach to football hooliganism which is historical and developmental. It also involves an exploration of the meanings of hooligan behaviour via an analysis of verbatim statements by the hooligans themselves, locates the football hooligans in the overall social structure, especially the class system, and examines the dynamics of the relationship between them and groups in the wider society. It is important, nevertheless, to stress that it is unlikely that the phenomenon of football hooliganism will be found always and everywhere to stem from identical social roots. As a basis for further, cross-national research, it is reasonable to hypothesise that the problem is fuelled and contoured by, among other things, what one might call the major 'fault-lines' of particular countries. Effective policies are urgently needed if the great social invention of football is to be protected from the serious threat posed by a combination of hooligan fans, complacent politicians and money-grabbing owners, managers and players. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research Springer Journals http://www.deepdyve.com/lp/springer-journals/towards-a-sociological-understanding-of-football-hooliganism-as-a-gzM0WimsHF
Dunning, Eric
European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research
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Energy; Criminology and Criminal Justice, general; Political Science
In this article a sociological diagnosis of football hooliganism as a world phenomenon is given. The author uses mainly English (newspaper) data about football violence (in and outside England) as an empirical base to explore how hooliganism can be theorised and understood. These data can usefully serve as a rough indication of the worldwide incidence of football hooliganism in the twentieth century. The author favours the figurational/process-sociological approach to football hooliganism which is historical and developmental. It also involves an exploration of the meanings of hooligan behaviour via an analysis of verbatim statements by the hooligans themselves, locates the football hooligans in the overall social structure, especially the class system, and examines the dynamics of the relationship between them and groups in the wider society. It is important, nevertheless, to stress that it is unlikely that the phenomenon of football hooliganism will be found always and everywhere to stem from identical social roots. As a basis for further, cross-national research, it is reasonable to hypothesise that the problem is fuelled and contoured by, among other things, what one might call the major 'fault-lines' of particular countries. Effective policies are urgently needed if the great social invention of football is to be protected from the serious threat posed by a combination of hooligan fans, complacent politicians and money-grabbing owners, managers and players.
European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research – Springer Journals
Published: Oct 15, 2004
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Football Hooliganism: The Wider Context
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Sport Matters: Sociological Studies of Sport, Violence and Civilization
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The Roots of Football Hooliganism
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The Civilizing Process
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Episode 19: IT Transformation…What’s the ROI?
September 12, 2018 June 18, 2019 | Read Time: 3 Minutes
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Learn how to develop a strategic approach to IT transformation that can catapult your organization ahead of the competition. Adam DeMattia and John McKnight, of the Enterprise Strategy Group, share what they’ve learned from a worldwide survey of 4,000 businesses.
What You’ll Hear In This Episode
The current level of strategic IT transformation across industries
The competitive advantages of IT transformation
The ROI of strategic IT investment
The IT characteristics of top-performing organizations
The philosophy of IT transformation that leads to success
Spend Less, Do More, Move Ahead with IT Transformation
It’s easy to assume that investing in new technology will help your business get ahead of the competition. But there’s more to IT transformation than chasing the latest shiny object. According to Adam DeMattia and John McKnight of the Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG), IT transformation is a philosophy of ongoing adoption, evaluation, and adjustment. When businesses adopt the right philosophy, they tend to increase efficiency, lower costs, and innovate faster than the competition.
ESG set out to quantify just how much of an advantage IT transformation gives businesses. They surveyed 4,000 organizations around the world to get hard data on how fast businesses are transforming, where challenges lie, and what should be your business’ next move. On this Luminaries episode, John and Adam present their often-surprising findings.
To hear more about ESG’s IT Transformation survey, download the inaugural episode of Luminaries where John and Adam talk about what IT transformation means, and how IT transformation maturity can be quantified to help your business grow.
Links Mentioned in the Podcast
Enterprise Strategy Group Report
IT Transformation Assessment Tool
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Enterprise Strategy Group is a leading IT industry analyst firm. Recently, ESG completed a major research project on the topic of IT transformation. Specifically, they focused on creating a maturity model that would enable businesses to understand how transforming their IT would position them for success in the digital transformation race.
John McKnight
John McKnight is the vice president of Research and Analyst Services at leading IT industry analyst firm Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). John has led ESG to become an established, respected, and trusted provider of research and advisory services, strategic consulting, and custom content solutions for the global IT community.
Adam DeMattia
Adam DeMattia is director of Custom Research at leading IT industry analyst firm Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG). Adam regularly contributes to primary quantitative and qualitative research efforts across the broad spectrum of ESG coverage areas in the information technology sector.
“For a truly transformed, high-performing organization, IT can actually be the engine of the organization that drives innovation.”
— Adam DeMattia, Director of Custom Research at Enterprise Strategy Group
The Luminaries Hosts
Mark Schaefer (left) is a digital storyteller, podcaster, blogger, author of six books, international speaker and college educator. Douglas Karr (right) is a digital story teller, podcaster, blogger, author and technologist. Together they shine a light on their guests’ technology vision, human side and motivation to build a better future. Mark and Doug have a unique ability to illuminate highly complex technology topics from fresh and very human angles by focusing on technology’s purpose as an enabler of human progress. Take a listen to Luminaries to learn, laugh and be wowed by human potential.
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ANNOUNCER: Luminaries, talking to the brightest minds in tech.
[MICHAEL DELL] And my hope is that we come together to share the technology, and expertise, and products, but that we share a vision of a future that is better than today. A vision of technology as the driver of human progress.
ANNOUNCER: Your hosts are Mark Schaefer and Douglas Karr.
MARK SCHAEFER: Ladies and gentlemen, this is Mark Schaefer. I’d like to welcome you to another episode of Luminaries, where we talk to the brightest minds in tech. And Doug Karr.
DOUGLAS KARR: Love it.
MARK SCHAEFER: See, Doug? This is why I go first. So I can zing you.
DOUGLAS KARR: Well, that’s true, but don’t forget I go last with post-production of the podcast.
MARK SCHAEFER: Ah, noted, my friend, noted. Well, this is a serious show for serious people, so let’s get with it. We have a very special show today because we have our first repeat guests. We have John McKnight and Adam DeMattia from the enterprise strategy group. They were our first guests on our very first show. And they’re gonna talk today with us about some new IT transformation research that they’ve done. So welcome, fellas.
JOHN MCKNIGHT: Thanks, Mark. We’re excited and honored to be back.
MARK SCHAEFER: Our first return guest. So why don’t you tell us a little bit about Enterprise Strategy Group and what you do?
JOHN MCKNIGHT: Absolutely. So, although I’m not sure we meet your definition of serious people, Mark, but I’ll do my best.
MARK SCHAEFER: All right. Well, just, you know, stay within the boundaries, we’ll be OK.
JOHN MCKNIGHT: So when we’re– when we are being serious, ESG is an IT research and analyst firm. And our role, really, is to provide market insight and intelligence to both buyers and suppliers of Enterprise technology. So I run our analyst and research team, responsible for all the different markets that ESG covers. And with that, I’ll hand it over to Adam.
ADAM DEMATTIA: Sure, thanks John. I’m on John’s team as director of customer research. So any time we’re doing quantitative or qualitative research, primary-based research, I’m involved in those projects, kind of soup to nuts.
MARK SCHAEFER: Oh, cool. So when we talked to you– wow, it’s been over a year ago, now– we really learned so much about the state of the nation, as it were, state of the world, in IT transformation. And one of the things I noticed this year is that the scope is significantly changed. I think you went from about 1,000 IT Leaders to 4,000. And you’ve included, now, 16 countries. So what was the reason that you expanded the scope? And were there any surprises with this new, larger data set?
JOHN MCKNIGHT: Yeah, great question, Mark. So, as you know, we talked about this time a year ago. And with the initial project from last year, which in and of itself was a sizable project– about 1,000 organizations across eight countries. We learned some really great and interesting stuff.
And we wanted to expand and further test that hypothesis this year across other regions, other countries around the world. It was really that simple. So we really blew it out, if you will, and went from, again, 1,000 respondents to 4,000, as you mentioned. From eight countries to 16 countries, with representation from sort of all major regions of the world– North America, Latin America, Asia-Pac, Europe, of course.
And, I think, what we found that was most interesting and encouraging to us was really that with that expanded scope, the core findings and conclusions that we had seen and patterns that we had seen in the prior year’s study were very, very consistent. So not only year over year in those countries where we surveyed, you know, in consecutive years, but also once we expanded into these other areas we saw that the same benefits and outcomes of IT transformation really held true.
MARK SCHAEFER: Well, we’ll get into some of those findings and some of those benefits. So what you’re saying is that, really, you know you were– you know, you were going into South America, and Europe, and Asia. So the findings and digital transformation were pretty much uniform around the world or were there some, you know, outliers?
ADAM DEMATTIA: It’s a great distinction, Mark. So there’s a couple of things there. So the truism of IT transformation leading to increased benefit and better outcomes holds true across the globe. Where we did see some interesting variances was kind of the shape of that transformation curve region to region, country to country. But those changes or those variances were actually pretty logical when took a step back.
So when we looked at the most developed economies, places like US, Canada, Western Europe, we saw a lot of consistency comparing those countries to each other. So we saw generally about 90% of organizations clustered somewhere in the middle of that spectrum, and kind of the second stage or third stage of IT transformation maturity. And very few outliers on the poles of being truly transformed and also stuck in kind of legacy mode.
But when we got into some of the really rapidly-developing nations, places like India, China, Brazil, you’d see more bifurcated maturity levels. So you still get a sizable portion in the middle. So maybe like 80%, in stages two or three, but you get much more organizations clustered around the transform status and the legacy statues. So what we’re thinking there is in those really rapidly-developing nations there are some organizations, or more organizations, making great strides towards transforming their operations. But we also see more organizations stuck mired in the quagmire of legacy IT. So it’s an interesting phenomena.
DOUGLAS KARR: It really is. I was blown away by the findings this year, as well. And I loved how it reinforced your original findings with the reporting that you did last year with us. Some of the things that I noticed, businesses on the leading edge of IT transformation in this analysis, 18 times more likely to make better, faster, data-driven decisions than their peers. 22 times more likely to launch new products and services ahead of their peers and get products to market faster. Of course, there’s a ton more in the report, but I’d love to ask you guys, as all these numbers came in, which of the discoveries really made you guys just go, wow?
JOHN MCKNIGHT: Yeah, so I’ll take that one first, Doug. I think at the highest level what was most striking to me, and I know a lot of my peers and colleagues agree, is simply that the idea, this concept of IT transformation really has a lot of legs. It’s actually viewed– was viewed as more important this year to the global organizations we surveyed than it was last year.
So, for example, we put forth to our survey respondents last year this question of, “Do you believe that your organization will not be competitive if you don’t embrace IT transformation?” And last year we had a pretty staggering number of 71% of organizations, or respondents, agreeing with that statement. Just 12 months later, that number had gone up to 81%. So you now have eight out of 10 more, than 8 out of 10, IT decision makers agreeing this is really critical to our competitiveness.
DOUGLAS KARR: Hm.
ADAM DEMATTIA: Yeah, and for me, Doug, I’ll just pile on with my favorite “wow” data point. And you actually brought it up. It was the fact that transformed organizations are so much more successful getting their products and services to market ahead of their competition. And I think that’s pretty amazing and it highlights how for a truly transformed, high-performing organization, IT can actually be the engine of the organization that drives innovation. And I think anyone, just logically, that’s important. No company wants to be behind their competitors.
But just to put a number to it, we asked respondents, hey, are you under pressure to develop services and products at an accelerating pace? And nine out of 10 of the organizations responded– told us the affirmative, yeah, we’re under that pressure. So I think, obviously, seeing IT transformation as the bridge to solve for that problem is pretty important to call out. I think– it was, for me, one of those “wow” data points.
DOUGLAS KARR: Yeah.
MARK SCHAEFER: One of the things that we discussed last year that was– maybe it was my oh, wow data point was the impressive cost savings story associated with IT transformation and really undeniable ROI that’s associated with these investments. What did you what did you find out about that this year?
ADAM DEMATTIA: Sure, yeah, it’s a great question. And like so many of the data points we did repeat year to year, we saw a lot of the same phenomenon showing up, so the story was pretty similar. Organizations that had made the most progress on IT transformation, absolutely gain a significant edge on spending efficiency. We looked at a bunch of normalized metrics, but just pull one out, IT spend per mission critical application. The most advanced organizations, kind of the stage fours or transformed organizations, they spend 16% less than the next tier down, stage three, 34% less than the next stage down, stage two, and actually 62% less than the stage one or legacy companies. What that means to us is IT transformation is absolutely helping organizations stretch their IT budget dollars further, allowing them to shift some of that budget from maintenance and OpEx towards new projects and innovation.
DOUGLAS KARR: Basically more evidence that there’s an inverse relationship between the investment that these companies are making and the results that they’re getting. How is it that a company can invest less in technology, but actually become more transformative?
JOHN MCKNIGHT: Yeah, that’s a really interesting question, Doug. And I think it’s a good point of clarification. These more transformed companies are not necessarily spending less or investing less in technology, whether in an absolute sense or in a relative sense, say as a percentage of revenue. In fact, in many cases, some of these more transformed companies are investing more than their peers.
The key point, however, is that they’re getting a lot more for that investment. So whether we look at any kind of per unit measurement, in terms of the number of applications they can support, numbers of servers or VMs, IT Spending per administrator, per terabyte of storage, all of those kinds of relative per unit measurements, the more transformed you are– and this was true across stage one through stage four, the higher the return, if you will, on those investment dollars, the more you are able to support for the same level of spending. So they’re more efficient, but they are spending and investing in tech.
DOUGLAS KARR: Got it.
MARK SCHAEFER: One of the interesting things that I liked about the report is you spent a lot of time devoted to the ideas of leadership and culture. And one of the comments in your report is that IT organizations are still largely evaluated as places to reduce costs. And I work in the marketing feel and I just see how technology is absolutely just transforming what we do. And not only what we do, but it’s transforming consumer behavior. It’s hard to believe that companies still aren’t looking at this strategically. Are there certain segments or industries that seem to be specifically lagging in this regard?
ADAM DEMATTIA: I’ll start with the core organizing principle of the report is around the idea of transformation. So one of the ways we segmented the market was in how transformed those IT organizations were. And if you look at those organizations that were the highest performers, the truly transformed ones, 2/3 of those organizations say that they’re including IT right at the outset of their business strategy discussions. So they’re right there on the ground floor before those strategies are taking shape. And that was six times the frequency we saw looking at legacy organizations, for example. So that’s one way we segmented and looked at those behaviors.
Looking at from a vertical perspective, so from specific industries where IT’s getting a bigger voice or a larger voice at the table, we saw that the verticals like retail, securities firms, so financial securities, and tech companies actually were the most progressive in terms of including that IT voice in the strategy discussion. And that was kind of irrespective of what transformations score those organizations within those verticals scored. Where we saw that viewpoint lagging a little bit, where IT was a little bit excluded from those. Those were verticals, like consumer packaged goods, discrete manufacturing, and a public sector. So that’s education, state and local, federal government.
MARK SCHAEFER: Was automotive one of your segments? I’m just curious.
ADAM DEMATTIA: Yeah, so automotive would have been included in the manufacturing verticals that we included. So we did definite representation, although we didn’t break them out as a sub-vertical.
MARK SCHAEFER: OK, OK.
DOUGLAS KARR: But as I looked over the report– and we keep using the report, obviously we’re going to let everybody know where to get it– a section at the end caught my attention. It was titled “The Bigger Truth.” Can you explain to our listeners what “The Bigger Truth” is?
ADAM DEMATTIA: Absolutely. Yeah, so the bigger truth really is kind of ESG as an organization, it’s our guiding principle. In fact, it’s our tag line. And it means what we do is take two complex sets of information, whether it’s a data set, primary research like this, or a complex market landscape and we try to connect the dots and uncover and communicate the underlying actionable meaning of what’s going on in the market. So that’s kind of the perspective on the bigger truth.
And this research, there’s a set of behaviors and actions, collectively, that encaps where the information is. And very few organizations today are adhering to all of those behaviors. and all of the actions. But the few that are, are achieving [AUDIO OUT] in IT performance and have rapidly advanced complex and innovative digital transformation initiatives. And at the end of the day, they show up is financially outperforming their competitors. So, to us, the bigger truth is if you’re not moving the ball forward on IT transformation today, you should be.
MARK SCHAEFER: Well, this brings up kind of a weird question. But what is IT transformation? Is it a project? One of the things I see is that people kind of refer to IT transformation as though there’s an end. Is IT transformation a project? Do you need a project manager? Is it a philosophy? Is it a culture? If somebody is just incrementally improving year to year to year, is that IT transformation or does it imply some sort of quantum leap?
JOHN MCKNIGHT: Well, that’s a great question, Mark. That’s a big question. I may have to put my serious person hat on to think about that one.
So let me just reach under the table, here, and pull that out. So, no, actually, I think you hit the nail on the head with one of the words you used, which I’m going to steal from you. It really is a philosophy. It’s a state of mind. It’s a strategic goal to modernize IT systems in order to be more agile, be more cost effective, and, ultimately, really meet the needs of a modern digital business. It’s not a one-time project, it’s an ongoing iterative process that really never ends.
Incremental improvements will always be possible. So you mentioned quantum leaps and step functions. Certainly the way we’ve presented the research to the world, here, is breaking companies up into these four stages, but there are lots of little gradients along the way there. Where just because you might move– when we have a 100-point scale– you can move from 27 points to 32 points. And you might not go up into the next stage, that next quadrant, but you will see incremental improvements along the way. And we did see that in this year’s research.
It’s ultimately going to constantly evolve over time. We’ve kept a consistent definition of IT transformation, year over year, to be able to benchmark companies over that time period. But we’re under no illusions that what’s modern or quote unquote “transformed” or transformative today, that won’t be the same two years from now, five years from now, 10 years from now. So I think it really is taking that journey, adopting, embracing that philosophy, as you mentioned, of how can we always make sure our IT infrastructure is meeting the demands of the business as every business really undergoes this rapid digital transformation metamorphosis?
MARK SCHAEFER: It almost seems like the core competency today is evaluate, adjust, evaluate, adjust. That’s got to be part of the journey. I remember in the early days of IT where your software– you had these discrete functions. You had a little software program that you had on disks for this, for that. And–
JOHN MCKNIGHT: Sure.
MARK SCHAEFER: I was in the company when we– [INAUDIBLE] had our first ERP installation. And I remember it was a huge, huge multimillion dollar, multi-year kind of project. And I can remember one of the leaders of the company asking, what is this thing going to be over?
And the answer was never. It’s a new way to think. It’s a new way to think. This is era of just constant and rapid change, being part of leadership, being part of culture, is really a different way to think, isn’t it?
JOHN MCKNIGHT: Yeah, absolutely. You can see that reflected in new attitudes and methodologies around software development. So not new now, but for years now, that world has moved to this idea of agile development and continuous development and constant, small but and meaningful and ongoing iterations. And that really will be true not just of IT in general, but really of modern business.
MARK SCHAEFER: Do you see most CTOs today– are they taking this responsibility on themselves? How do they work with outside partners, like someone like Dell to know what’s going on, to know where they need to be heading next? How do you stay current, how do you stay on top of that? What are some of the strategies you see out there?
JOHN MCKNIGHT: Yeah, sure. So it’s really– there are a number of, certainly, information sources and inputs that we see CIOs and CTOs relying on. Whether it’s the technology suppliers and vendors themselves, whether it’s trusted third parties, more in the sense of global integrators and trusted value added resellers and channel partners. Certainly not to sound self-serving, but the world that we live in of being independent technology analysts. We’re industry observers and we watch and measure all these trends and hopefully provide some perspective and advice on, hey, this is where we see the world going and this is where we see some of your peers going and where they’re having success, maybe where they’re running into some pitfalls. Certainly, engaging with professional services teams to understand, to do more in-depth assessments and benchmarking, is always a time-tested strategy. So I think all those things come into play in terms of how you can assess where you are and where you need to go. And, ultimately, that, in fact, was one of the key objectives of this research– was can we give the market a sense of what this journey looks like and where the different milestones are and where you might be on that path?
DOUGLAS KARR: Well, and I love that you actually– one of the most useful and interesting aspects of your effort to do that is that you quantified the different stages of transformation and can characterize a company by maturity stage– legacy, emerging, evolving, or transformed. So for listeners of the podcast, John, how can they determine where their business is on the curve?
JOHN MCKNIGHT: Sure. So, luckily, fortuitously, we have a, developed in partnership with our colleagues at Dell EMC what we hope is a handy and useful online assessment tool that’s very quick, easy tool to use. It’s very consistent with the research questions and methodology that we used in the report and that we’ve been talking about today. It takes a subset of those questions and allows a user just to simply answer about 10 or 12 questions at a high level across different technology, organizational, cultural dimensions. And it will give you a score of where you stand, relative to all the other organizations that we’ve assessed in this process. And it will provide some recommendations around here the areas where we think you’re probably doing pretty well, here are some areas where you might want to take further action, further step, further investigation. So that web assessment calculator is available on DellEMC.com on the IT Transformation landing page.
DOUGLAS KARR: Fantastic
MARK SCHAEFER: Yeah, that’s awesome. And I’ve checked out that tool and it’s so very interesting. I was unable to record a score, unfortunately, because I had a negative score. I don’t really know what that means. But [LAUGHING] we will definitely have– I think Doug must have changed my score in post editing or something.
But I think what we’ll do, of course, is we’ll have links to all of these resources. And if you haven’t checked out the Dell Luminaries podcast page, you should do it, because they’re doing an amazing job with every episode. Adding links, adding additional information based on the topics that were covering each show. So be sure to check that out. We’ll post links to the report we discussed today. We’ll post a link to the calculator that John just discussed.
And John and Adam, thank you so much for joining us again. Maybe we’ll have to make this an annual thing.
ADAM DEMATTIA: Absolutely.
JOHN MCKNIGHT: It’s been a pleasure, gentlemen. Really enjoyed it. Yeah, it’s like the midsummer classic.
MARK SCHAEFER: There we go.
JOHN MCKNIGHT: It’s all-star game and do the podcast with Mark and Doug.
MARK SCHAEFER: Well, good, I’ll take it. I think I’ll use that as a testimony on my site.
So thank you so much for joining us today. And thanks to all of you for listening. We never take you for granted. Thank you for spending your time with us and listening to Luminaries, where we talk to the brightest minds in tech.
ANNOUNCER: Luminaries, talking to the brightest minds in tech. A podcast series from Dell Technologies.
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Denver council denies West Highland rezoning for medical offices
The north parking lot of the Emmaus Lutheran Church, as seen in this Google Street View capture taken in June 2015
By Jon Murray | jmurray@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
PUBLISHED: January 25, 2016 at 8:26 am | UPDATED: June 8, 2016 at 9:47 am
The Denver City Council early Tuesday denied a West Highland rezoning request to allow a medical office building on busy 32nd Avenue.
About 12:30 a.m., the council voted 8-4 in favor of the rezoning after hearing from dozens of speakers. But that fell short of a 10-vote threshold required when neighbors filed a protest petition opposing the move. It was a rare defeat for a rezoning request at the council level.
Emmaus Lutheran Church, which is seeking new income, sought to allow development on its north parking lot at the intersection with Irving Street, just west of Speer Boulevard. The land is zoned residential, and the proposed zoning would have allowed two-story “lower-intensity uses” — a perfect fit, church leaders said, for offices run by Lutheran Medical Center.
But neighbors protested, disputing the basis of the rezoning and arguing the area was clogged with traffic already. One opposition statement filed in recent months called it a “nightmare waiting to happen.”
Supporters argued that allowing two-story development, and the medical office building, would benefit the Highlands Square area and continue its evolution into a walkable neighborhood.
But Councilman Rafael Espinoza, who represents the area, disputed findings by city staff recommending approval.
“Some of our stable neighborhoods are in decline, and some are not,” he said. “This one is not.”
He added that he was willing to help broker a compromise and carry a new rezoning ordinance for the parcel if it contained more assurances for nearby residents.
Jolon Clark, Wayne New and Paul Kashmann — like Espinoza, all new council members in the last year — joined him in voting no. The rest of the council voted yes, except for Mary Beth Susman, who was absent.
At-large member Robin Kniech said her support was based in part on the belief that allowing the change in zoning would provide the church, which has had declining membership, with a measure of stability it needs to survive in the area.
Near the end of five hours of public testimony and council remarks, Councilman Paul Lopez, who ended up voting in favor of rezoning, criticized the tone he’d heard from some speakers.
“I haven’t been at a public hearing where there’s been this much snickering back and forth, and also on council,” he said.
Last week, a group called Zone It Right West Highland filed the successful protest petition with signatures from many nearby residents, triggering the 10-vote supermajority requirement for approval.
Delayed from November, Monday night’s hearing posed a test of sorts for Espinoza. He campaigned heavily on overdevelopment in northwest Denver on his way to unseating District 1 incumbent Susan Shepherd last May, and this was the first controversial rezoning in his district to reach the council since he took office.
On Nov. 2, the night of the original public hearing, Espinoza was among five council members who opposed Emmaus’ successful amendment to its application.
Emmaus reduced the area of land it was seeking to rezone, saying it was bowing to requests made by Espinoza and some opponents. But the revision had the effect of delaying the hearing and invalidating an earlier protest petition.
The council also considered a program to address chronic homelessness Monday
. The rezoning hearing began later in the meeting.
Jon Murray: 303-954-1405, jmurray@denverpost.com or @JonMurray
Jon Murray
Jon Murray is an enterprise reporter on The Denver Post's government and politics team, with a focus on transportation and accountability reporting. He previously covered Denver city government. A Colorado native, he joined The Denver Post in 2014 after a decade at The Indianapolis Star. He graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and history.
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Paxton Lynch “was the one we wanted” says…
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Paxton Lynch “was the one we wanted” says Broncos GM John Elway
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The Broncos watched the drama unfold in front of them, smokescreens real — left tackle Laremy Tunsil’s gas mask — and imaginary.
A stampede of Ohio State players came off the board — five in the initial 20 selections — but a run on quarterbacks never materialized, leaving the Broncos poised to take Memphis’ Paxton Lynch before the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs could make a move for him.
For the second consecutive year, the Broncos scaled the ladder, but for the first time in Elway’s tenure, they snared an offensive player in the first round. Clarity arrived at the quarterback position as Denver selected Lynch with the 26th selection, acquiring Seattle’s first- round pick in exchange for a third-round selection.
“He was the one we wanted,” Elway said.
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Lynch’s arrival ends the trade pursuit of San Francisco’s Colin Kaepernick and Philadelphia’s Sam Bradford, Elway said. The Broncos still could bring in another veteran to provide depth, such as Cleveland’s Josh McCown, but Lynch’s availability changed the dynamic.
The Broncos lost their quarterback of their future in Brock Osweiler, who signed with the Houston Texans in March, and they landed a facsimile with the benefit of a fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
“The thing that is really exciting when you watch the film is that this guy extends plays,” Broncos coach Gary Kubiak said. “He has a knack for making people miss. It’s really hard to coach keeping your eyes downfield when moving. He does a good job of it. He’s a big, strong kid who is very motivated.”
Lynch, who bears a striking physical resemblance to Osweiler, stands 6-foot-7, weighs 243 pounds and has a strong arm — and a high ceiling. Lynch visited the Broncos this month, cementing the strong impression he made during conversations with quarterbacks coach Greg Knapp at the NFL combine. The Broncos ranked him equal to California’s Jared Goff on their board — Goff went first overall to the Los Angeles Rams — and below Carson Wentz, the Eagles’ pick, at No. 2.
Lynch is considered a raw talent after playing in a spread offense in college that featured basic passing routes and simple play calls. He last played under center as a freshman at Memphis, which required regular huddles. He insisted he is comfortable in any offense.
“I wouldn’t say I am a project. But obviously every quarterback coming out of college has stuff they need to work on,” Lynch said. “I haven’t played in that system or against that talent level. There’s some good quarterbacks on the roster now. I know that there will be good competition.”
A late bloomer after bruising his knee late in his high school career, Lynch threw for 8,863 yards and 59 touchdowns as a three-year starter at Memphis. He watched the draft from a bowling alley in Deltona, Fla., waiting patiently as the Broncos made their strike for him by exchanging first-round picks with Seattle, sending a third-rounder (94th overall this year) to the Seahawks.
“It’s hard to describe how great it felt to get that call,” Lynch said. “It’s something you wait for your whole life.”
The move up five slots — which mirrored the trade up for outside linebacker Shane Ray last year — was necessary as the Cowboys and Chiefs tried to scoot in front of Denver for Lynch.
Lynch becomes the bold step in the process of addressing the Broncos’ quarterback vacancy after Manning’s retirement and Osweiler’s exit.
The Broncos acquired Mark Sanchez on March 11, but Elway and coach Kubiak explained there would be competition for the job. Sanchez now is the favorite after Thursday night. Lynch will be in the mix, but figures to require seasoning. He joins Sanchez and last year’s seventh-rounder Trevor Siemian on the depth chart.
“They all will have a chance to grow together. Nothing is given on our team,” Kubiak said. “I am expecting Paxton to make up ground quick.”
Prior to the combine, Lynch viewed as a late first-rounder. However, the Rams and Eagles shook up the draft by trading up to land Goff and Wentz. In a quarterback-starved league, Lynch was projected to land anywhere from eighth to Cleveland and 20th to the Buffalo Bills. Denver attempted to acquire Atlanta’s 17th pick but deemed the price too high. Intel convinced the Broncos they could land Lynch at No. 26. Elway moved quickly to secure his man.
From Peyton to Paxton to a quarterback competition.
“I really liked the enthusiasm he plays the game with,” Elway said. “He throws a long touchdown, and he’s the first one down the field to congratulate the receiver. He was the guy we wanted.”
Troy E. Renck: trenck@denverpost.com or @troyrenck
About Paxton Lynch
Height: 6-foot-7
College: Memphis
The book on Lynch: He has the size, athleticism and arm strength to be a franchise quarterback, but his presence in a spread system means he will have a big learning curve to the NFL. Lynch is not expected to reach his potential in 2016 and would benefit sitting behind Broncos veteran Mark Sanchez for at least one year. Lynch was a three-year starter for the Tigers.
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The Force is strong with these Rogue One fan posters
By Dom Carter 2016-10-19T15:00:13.292Z
Artists from around the world have whipped up amazing fan posters ahead of the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
There's fewer than two months until the cinematic release of Rogue One: A Star Wars story, and fans are getting creative with their excitement. With new trailers and official posters steadily dropping online, we're starting to get a good idea of what to expect from the hotly anticipated film, and illustrators are using some pretty amazing creative licence to bring the limited source material to life.
To celebrate some of the amazing efforts emerging from the Star Wars fan community, we've gathered together some of the best posters designed by devotees of the galactic saga.
While some rely mainly o the characters, other posters have more experimental designs that focus on objects, symbols, and the title of the film itself. So if you're itching to see the film, but you're trying to avoid spoilers from official channels, this is an ideal way to satisfy your cravings for all things Rogue One.
Star Wars nut Phil Noto couldn't resist creating his own Rogue One poster
Deviant Art user DazTibbles created this eye-catching poster with vibrant colours
Kevin Tiernan has gone for a geometric approach for his poster
We love how this design by Orlando Arocena plays with the title of the film
This design by Poster Posse brings to mind Stanley Kubrick's Vietnam war films
This design by Deviant Artist MessyPandas echoes the original Star Wars posters
Derek Laufman's cartoony approach captures the characters perfectly
Tokyo 2020 Olympic posters are a delightfully eclectic mix
Disney saves the day with stunning artist-designed Star Wars posters
Harley Quinn posters take it back to the 1480s
Is this the defining movie poster trend of the decade?
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About CRES Our Services Our Team HELP DESK
ABOUT CRES
promoting understanding of all faiths
through teaching, writing, and consulting
History and Programs
Vision, Mission, Values, Motto
Founder and Recent Books
Website with program announcements and extensive archives
CRES History and Programs
CRES is the oldest continuing interfaith organization in the Kansas City area, founded in 1982. Gathering friends of various faiths, in 1985 we began an annual family Thanksgiving Sunday interfaith ritual meal — and by 1989 with these friends we were able to build what is now the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council. Beginning in 1999 leaders in the arts, government, the media, and religion were recognized with yearly awards.
In 2009, following the 25th Thanksgiving Sunday observance, we asked other groups we had created and supported to assume many of our activities so our focus could be sharpened to teaching, writing, and consultation.
CRES continues to provide a website, www.cres.org, which announces programs initiated by other groups involving CRES and provides an archive of photos, texts, and videos about many CRES achievements, including
» the historic 2001 Gifts of Pluralism conference and its outcomes
» the day-long observance of the first anniversary of 9/11
» the 2002 national CBS-TV half-hour special on CRES work here
» the 2007 first national Interfaith Academies CRES facilitated held here
» instruction on how to do interfaith work and other resources
» the 947 columns Barnet wrote for The Kansas City Star — and later articles for other publications
» back issues of the monthly 12-page color CRES Many Paths magazine with its critical essays and history, and
» many other essential aids to interfaith work in the Kansas City area.
CRES Vision, Mission, Values, Motto
VISION — CRES envisions the greater Kansas City area as a model community for the world
» where interfaith relationships are honored as a way of deepening one’s own tradition and spirituality, and
» where the wisdom of the many religions successfully addresses the environmental, personal, and social crises of our often fragmented, desacralized world.
MISSION — To honor the sacred wherever it appears and to support its appearance everywhere, especially by promoting understanding among peoples of all faiths in greater Kansas City and beyond.
VALUES — Our guiding question is “What is sacred — what is so important that my life depends upon it, that I would die for it — and what may I do to understand, honor and share it?”
» Kinship – We are kin to all persons; we seek inclusiveness in relationships.
» Mutual understanding – We understand ourselves best when we learn to understand others and their experiences.
» Mutual respect – We recognize that others have a right to their own faiths and we have a deep respect for others’ traditions.
» Mutual development – Genuine interfaith encounter leads to mutual purification and the deepening of our own traditions.
» Mutual assistance – We need each others’ insights to respond to the crises of secularism.
The CRES MOTTO —
» Primal Faiths: restored with nature
»Asian Faiths: the self made whole
» Monotheistic Faiths: community in covenant
» Liberation Movements: finding the sacred afresh
Click on the image below for a full-scale view of our summary.
CRES Founder
The Reverend Vern Barnet, DMn, completed his doctoral work at the University of Chicago and the Meadville-Lombard Theological School in 1970. He served parishes in Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Kansas.
Honored by Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, and other religious and civic groups, he has taught world religions at area universities and seminaries. He is a frequent lecturer for various groups, and has appeared on local and national radio and television.
In 1994 The Kansas City Star asked him to write a weekly column; for eighteen years he covered local events and concerns from a multi-faith perspective. His articles, reviews, and poems have appeared in the National Catholic Reporter, The Journal of the Liberal Ministry, the publications of several denominations, and in various literary magazines. His work is cited in dozens of books and articles.
After international interfaith work, and after serving on the planning committee for the first conference of the North American Interfaith Network in 1988, he organized the Kansas City Interfaith Council in 1989 with 13 faiths, A to Z — American Indian to Zoroastrian — as a program of CRES, where he is now minister emeritus.
Following 9/11 he led the region’s unprecedented “Gifts of Pluralism” conference which fostered interfaith initiatives featured on a half-hour CBS-TV special. Among his many civic activities, he chaired the Jackson County government’s Diversity Task Force that studied the effects of 9/11 on people of faith in the 5-county KC area.
His interfaith work led to Kansas City’s selection as the site for the nation’s first “Interfaith Academies” sponsored by Harvard University’s Pluralism Project, Religions for Peace-USA, and other groups. Ellie Pierce, the Pluralism Project’s principal researcher, said—
At the Pluralism Project, we consider Kansas City to be truly at the forefront of interfaith relations. This is — in no small part — due to the tireless efforts of Vern Barnet, whose work and writings have been an inspiration to all of us at the Pluralism Project.
A full biography with links to Wikipedia and other entries is found at
www.cres.org/team/vern.htm .
Barnet was one of the four editors for the 740-page reference book, The Essential Guide to Religious Traditions and Spirituality for Health Care Providers (Radcliffe, London and New York, 2013). An introductory essay outlines the CRES research project charted on the other side of this brochure.
Thanks for Noticing: The Interpretation of Desire (2015) draws on Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, and many other faiths to explore love, sex, and spirituality. In 154 sonnets, notes, and other text, this ground-breaking book offers free on-line resources (YouTube videos, interviews, a theological concordance, etc).
CRES Team
ALL VOLUNTER STAFF
The Reverend Vern Barnet, DMn, minister emeritus
The Reverend David E Nelson, DMin, senior assoc minister
Margaretha K Finefrock, CRES chief learning officer
The Reverend Josef Walker, community chaplain
Ed Chasteen, PhD, amity shaman
Geneva Blackmer, intern
FOR BOARD MEMBERS and other information:
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After checking the items below,
if you need additional help,
please write me directly, vern@cres.org.
For our volunteer staff and board,
click here: CRES TEAM About CRES
In a recent column, he wrote, "Community is created not so much by intellectual debate but by people getting to know one another."
I am struck by the innovative ways the people have gotten to know one another here, from CRES and the Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council to the play, "The Hindu and the Cowboy" and the Gifts of Pluralism conference.
—Ellie Pierce, principal reseaarcher for The Pluralism Project at Harvard University, 2007, when the Council had only recently become independent of CRES
CRES web site Interfaith Events
Word Religions speakers, guidelines,
resources also see ** below
List of multifaith speakers and
prominent Christian judicatories
List of KC Interfaith Opportunites
Guidelines for a World Religions Series
A History of the Interfaith Council
The Kansas City Interfaith Council web site
** The Council's World Religions Speakers Bureau
Community Calendar (why discontinued - alternatives)
Employment in the Interfaith Field
How to do Interfaith work
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It was a fought out victory: Virat
Kolkata: Team India skipper Virat Kohli, fresh from winning the Test and regaining the top spot in Test ranking, said this test was really fought out and here it was all about taking opportunities and not come under pressure.
"As a captain you don’t want to sit there and see all sad faces out there. I believe in a team game not individual. We have gained a lot of experience from here. This was for a complete team effort and as a captain it is far more satisfying. This test was really fought out and here it was all about taking opportunities and not come under pressure," a very satisfied Virat said.
"As a player I know we will have to go out there and win matches. Our aim is to win games anywhere we play. And we have done it on past few years. I just know when you go on to the pitch you need to have believe in your game and no external factors," he said.
Asked about rankings he said, “Rankings are never important for me. As a player I know we just need to get out there and win matches”.
On entertaining the crowed, "I feel if the crowed stands behind in favour of the bowler he gets charged up and that even sometimes become important for a team."
Asked about the gains from the last two test matches, he said: "The batting of Jadeja in the last match and Wriddhiman Saha is this match. They came out to bat on a very important situation in a test match. In the last match at Kanpur, we could have declared earlier but we didn’t because we wanted to make Jadeja feel the heat to scoring a 50 in a test match. It raises a player’s confidence."
Virat's counterpart Ross Taylor said in Indore they would play freely and for pride. "It was tough total to chase. We got a fair start but couldn’t capitalise. And it was also very hot and humid out there. We will try and play the next game freely as we have nothing to lose now and hope we get a better result there," he said.
"India won because they have played a better cricket in the last four days. I am quite disappointed with my form. I need to work heard on my batting. Hope will get a better result next time. Our bowlers had good starts in both the innings with the new heard ball getting a good swing. But as it becomes old and gets soft it stops swinging," he signed off.
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AOWWWW
What a difference a "k" makes. Just had the happy circumstance of seeing two words in close proximity to one another. "now" and "know". You'll note that know is just now with a "k" added a-front. Say them out loud. NAOWWW. NOOOOO. The "n" sound is the same so all the change is in that vowel sound. Take away the "n" and the "kn" and you're left with the same "ow". But the sound of them? Sooooo different.
And as an added bonus, listen to the sound of "know" and then remove both the "k" and the "w". And the sound of what's left changes by how much ...? Think about it. "know" sounds like NO. Remove the "k" and now sounds like NAOW. Remove the "w" and it's back to NO.
Ahhh, English. It's just SO hyperfrenestenic.
No need for much in the way of commentary, is there?
I'm calling hoax on this.
Woke this morning to a doomsday announcement for the West Coast. Huge "explosion" of carbon monoxide across the entire coast. Levels of 40,000 ppm where 150 ppm is the norm. Levels that will impair breathing and could actually cause death. AND huge levels of CO are a precursor to a big earthquake in the next few days. BIG earthquake.
Well now. That's interesting. Do I believe it? Well, one this we've been searching for years for is a reliable warning for earthquakes. And that's what this is? How come I've never heard mention of it before; seems like it'd be in the news.
And another small item. Millions of homes are equipped with CO alarms. It's a code requirement. Are they all going off like crazy up and down the coast? Not that I've heard.
Sooooo, count me as dubious.
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MOD-t 3D Printer Raises Over $180K on Day One of Crowdfunding
May 28, 2014 @ 2:51 pm By Samantha Hurst
Comparison Chart of Competition Promotes MOD-t Advantage.
New Matter, Inc. is breaking down barriers to widespread adoption of 3D printers for home use. On Wednesday (May 28), the company launched a 35-day crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo to accept pre-orders for its new 3D printer, the MOD-t. With high-quality hardware, easy-to-use software and a starting price of only $149, the product is truly a mass-market 3D printing solution.
Co-founder and president of New Matter Steve Schell stated, “We’re entering an exciting time where more and more people are being inspired by the possibilities of using 3D printing customize the world around them. To truly make 3D accessible to everyone, we had to create a unified hardware and software experience that encourages people to explore and share their creations. We feel the MOD-t print is a leap forward in the 3D printing space, and we’re excited to introduced it to 3D printing enthusiasts and novices alike.”
New Matter partnered with frogVentures, the investment arm of global produce strategy and design, to create a cohesive, intuitive and satisfying user experience. frog’s interdisciplinary team of researchers, strategists, designers and technologists worked closely with New Matter to co-develop the company’s experience strategy and design – from branding and identity to the design of the printer, marketplace and app.
VP of Venture Desgin at frog Ethan Imboden noted, “3D printing promises a magical interaction – with the press of a button, you can turn intangible ideas into physical objects. This has been an essential technology for designs and engineers for decades but, without a robust ecosystem of easy to share designs, 3D printing had yet to deliver on its promise for mainstream consumers. In our work with New Matter, we’ve focused on crafting a product ecosystem that moves beyond the basics of ‘ease of use’ to make 3D printing both relevant and delightful for anyone.”
New Matter is the latest company from Idealab, a creator and operator of technology companies that has started more than 125 companies since 1996, resulting in more than 40 IPOs and acquisitions. The New Matter team is made up of veterans from the 3D printing and design industry, and is backed by leading venture capital firsts First Round Capital and Alsop Louie, with additional investments from Idealab, frogVentures, Biotechonomy and angel investors Scott Banister.
Founder of Idealab and co-founder of New Matter Bill Gross added, “ My dream is for a 3D printer in every home and in every classroom. The potential for transforming both manufacturing and education is unfathomable, and the MOD-t is the firing shot to enable this revolutionary change.”
Through clever mechanical engineering and with high-volume manufacturing in mind, New Matter has significantly reduced the cost to product the MOD-t 3D printer. Key features of the printer include built-in WiFi; prints in safe, environmentally-friendly Polylactic Acid (PLA) plastic; print speeds of 80mm per second; layer resolution selectable from 0.2 to 0.4mm; maximum object size of 4 x 6 x 5 inches.
New Matter utilizes high-volume manufacturing processes in order to reduce the overall product cost of the MOD-t design. To further ensure a smooth path to production, the company has partnered with Dragon Innovation, which specializes in bringing hardware products to market and has worked on some of the most successful hardware, crowdfunding campaigns. After rigorous review and analysis, the MOD-t has earned the “Dragon Certified” designation, indicating the MOD-t is manufacturing-ready.
Just hours after it began, the campaign zoomed to over 50% of its $375,000 goal as backers rushed to support this project. At the conclusion of the campaign on July 2nd, New Matter will also launch an integrated marketplace for exchanging printable designs, providing an “Etsy meets iTunes”-like opportunity for designers and artists.
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Cuyana x Artifact Uprising
There’s nothing more nostalgic or enthralling than returning home from a remote destination and reflecting on your experiences. The act can be transformative among the fast-paced days of modern life. Exploring the world with mindfulness is a constant reminder to slow down, take a deep breath, and savor the defining moments in life.
This summer, we partnered with Artifact Uprising and photographer Alice Gao to celebrate our shared philosophy of intentional travel. Journeying to Cartagena, Colombia, we explored its winding cobbled streets and rustic beaches, while Alice Gao captured all of its charming corners and details through her distinctive lens. Upon return, our experiences were brought to life by our partners at Artifact Uprising in the form of a Layflat Album.
We sat down with Gao to reflect on her experiences in Cartagena, and discuss what inspires her to explore the new destinations that be.
How does photography inspire your explorations?
“Much of my life is GO-GO-GO at top speeds, but when I am exploring and I stop to take a photo, I feel like everything around me freezes a bit, and I am fully focused on that photo for that moment.”
Why do you explore?
“I explore for the chance to discover and experience new cultures and scenery, and for the challenge of navigating unfamiliar lands. I never want to sit where I am and be complacent.”
“Much of my life is GO-GO-GO at top speeds, but when I am exploring and I stop to take a photo, I feel like everything around me freezes a bit.” - Photographer, Alice Gao
What stood out about Cartagena?
“I have been to my fair share of colorful old towns, but none have been nearly as vibrant as Cartagena. The colors were exquisite. The light was fantastic, the humidity high, and the energy was like a steady buzz all day and night. I tried my best to walk through every street in the old town, and was delighted by the colors and textures on every corner.”
What is your must-do in Cartagena?
“The paletas at La Paletteria are a must! There were so many flavors I wish I could have gone back a dozen times (and I probably would have if time allowed). I ended up trying a pistachio one and the texture was incredible. So creamy and full of nutty flavor.”
A memorable meal?
“I had a great time at Restaurante Alma, which has a mix of outdoor and indoor space, and had live music at night. I had the Lomo Saltado which is one of my favorite Peruvian dishes.”
“Casa Pombo has unassuming doors in front that hide the most glorious entry with a shallow pool and citrus trees. I was totally smitten just by the entry. The historic mansion houses only five rooms, which makes it feel particularly special.”
The best beach?
“Playa Blanca. It’s a bit of a trek in a car, but well worth it for the colors of the sunset! You can also get a small boat to take you to a more secluded island if you want to avoid the crowds that often come with the main beach.”
A vivid memory?
“I was at Café del Mar on my last night, which has a bit of a clubby vibe to it later in the evening. There was a stage with crazy smoke machines and a guy dressed up in a War Machine costume dancing the night away!”
"The colors were exquisite. The light was fantastic, the humidity high, and the energy was like a steady buzz all day and night.” - Photographer, Alice Gao
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DCAP: Filling the missing link
Panama Tropical Race 4: Bending banana’s battle against Panama TR4
African Swine Fever: the fight to save Queensland’s bacon
Fish attractors: Dams of dreams
Miconia: “Purple plague’s” threat to the Daintree
Queensland’s Strawberry Industry: More Strawesome than ever
Keeping the dogs out
Fire Ants: Fighting Fire with Fire
Miconia, in Tahiti it’s called ‘green cancer’ and in Hawaii it’s called the ‘purple plague’. This episode focuses on the threat this fast growing invasive plant poses to Far North Queensland’s ancient and spectacular rainforests. Research Management Officer with French Polynesia’s Department of Research Doctor Jean-Yves Meyer talks about the devastating impact miconia has had on Tahiti, Kuranda Envirocare President Cathy Retter shares her concerns that Queensland’s Wet Tropics World Heritage will be changed forever if miconia took hold there, local businessman Can Kara talks about his experience after miconia was found on his property and Biosecurity Queensland’s Kim Badcock explains what is being done to protect Queensland’s world renowned rainforests from the ravages of miconia.
Turf ‘n’ Surf is a podcast that tells stories in Queensland’s farming, fishing, biosecurity and forestry sectors. It features interviews with people at the heart of the state’s primary industries and looks at how the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is helping to grow this important sector. Catch up on our other episodes.
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Program intro: Welcome to Turf and Surf, powered by Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, shaping and protecting food and fibre for tomorrow’s Queensland.
Host: The fragile ecosystems of Far North Queensland’s ancient and spectacular rainforests are under threat from miconia, a fast growing invasive plant with the real potential to rapidly devastate these world renowned rainforests. As these fragile ecosystems are a major tourist drawcard, it’s vital they’re protected from biosecurity threats from invasive plants such as miconia.
Hi, I’m Brad Muir. Today on Turf and Surf we look at the impact miconia has had overseas, its potential impact on Far North Queensland’s beautiful rainforests, and what is being done to help protect them from the ravages of this invasive plant.
Program segue: You’re listening to Turf and Surf, the official podcast of Queensland’s Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, shaping and protecting food and fibre for tomorrow’s Queensland.
Host: On this episode of Turf and Surf we’re looking at the effects of miconia on Far North Queensland’s ancient and spectacular rainforests.
Doctor Jean-Yves Meyer is a Research Management Officer with the government of French Polynesia’s Department of Research. Doctor Meyer is regarded as French Polynesia’s foremost miconia expert. Sadly, 70 per cent of Tahiti is now a forest of the invasive weed.
Thanks for your time Doctor Meyer. How was miconia introduced into Tahiti?
Doctor Jean-Yves Meyer: Miconia was introduced to Tahiti as the garden ornamental plant back in 1937, in a botanical garden.
Host: And so how did it spread from there?
Doctor Jean-Yves Meyer: We think that it spread with people who were propagating the plant, because it was so beautiful. So it was dispersed by people in other gardens, but also by natural dispersal, the miconia produces small fleshy fruit which are actively dispersed by birds.
Host: And that’s one of the aspects of miconia, isn’t it, it’s a very attractive plant, but it’s also very destructive.
Doctor Jean-Yves Meyer: Yes, it is. Today miconia has invaded the two-thirds of the island of Tahiti which is about 1000 square kilometres in size.
Host: So that’s a large area that it’s invaded. What impacts has miconia had on Tahiti’s ecosystem, its plants, its animals?
Doctor Jean-Yves Meyer: Miconia has two kinds of impact. A direct impact on the native forest, it has displaced the native forest, almost 100 plants which are pretty endemic to Tahiti are now considered endangered because of miconia.
And the second impact is on the watershed. We believe that miconia has caused and is still causing soil erosion. We noted very large landslides on steep slopes which are densely invaded by miconia, and this soil erosion has an impact also on from the river, the water quality and also down to the reef.
Host: So these are really some quite serious impacts on the local environment.
Doctor Jean-Yves Meyer: Yes, and it has also an impact on agricultural, especially locally cultivated plants in the wet valleys underneath the elevation plateaus, such as bananas or orange trees, which are almost extinct in Tahiti.
Host: So given the impacts on both the environment and the economy, what is being done in French Polynesia to address miconia?
Doctor Jean-Yves Meyer: Well, for the past 30 years, we tried to eradicate miconia on Tahiti and on other islands where it was found. But eradication is very difficult, so today we try to control or contain miconia in some specific areas by removing the young plants and also using chemicals.
Host: So do you think you’re winning the battle?
Doctor Jean-Yves Meyer: No, well, the battle is very difficult to win. We have also started a biological control program by introducing a fungal pathogen which is highly specific to miconia so it attacks only miconia and this small pathogen is causing a partial defoliation of the large miconia tree. So today, after almost 20 years of biocontrol, we’ve got very interesting results.
Host: So the prospects are looking good?
Doctor Jean-Yves Meyer: Yes, using biological control but only on very large infested areas. In other islands we are still trying to eradicate miconia, especially in cases where it’s not very abundant or very localised such as in the Marquesas so we’ve got very intensive control project on the island of Nuku Hiva and Fatu Hiva, where miconia is present but not very dense.
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Host: Cathy Retter is the President of Kuranda Envirocare, a group dedicated to protecting the natural environment of Kuranda and its environs. Cathy is concerned the Queensland’s Wet Tropics World Heritage would be changed forever if miconia took hold there.
Welcome Cathy. First of all, let’s talk a little bit about the work of Kuranda Envirocare. What do your people do?
Cathy Retter: Kuranda Envirocare is one of the Landcare organisations under the umbrella organisation of Landcare Australia and we focus on our local area.
We have a number of endangered species here and we focus on improving the habitat for those species and educating the community about the wonderful environment that we have, all its great things and also all the things that threaten it.
Host: So you’re very much invested in protecting the local environment.
Cathy Retter: Yes, we are and so we, as well as putting up trees there, we also need to actually focus on the threat, because sometimes we need to protect what we actually have, as well as enhancing and increasing it, we need to actually protect what we have.
Host: So Cathy, that’s a really good way to start talking about miconia and the threat that it poses to our rainforest. What is the threat that miconia poses?
Cathy Retter: Miconia, because of the size of the leaves and the dense shade which is can create, fact that it doesn’t mind to have its own little seedlings arising underneath the parent tree, unlike a number of other rainforest species which the seeds won’t germinate if they’re under the shade of the existing tree, there seems to be some block to that happening.
Sometimes seeds need to go through the gut of a bird and be transported elsewhere for them to actually germinate. But miconia creates this dense, dense shade wherever it arises and the leaves, the size of the leaves and the way the patterning on the leaves is very strong venation and the pleating on the leaves actually, and very long tips that they have, seems to channel water that falls towards the tip. And so you get a, like a little mini drainpipe from off your house roof and as you know, when water flows down your drainpipe and it hits the ground, it can cause quite a bit of erosion just at that point.
And so my understanding with miconia is that if you get these forests, they’re not very deep rooted and on steep slopes we really hope and know that our rainforest trees are putting the roots down deep and they’re really holding the slope together, which is why we don’t get a lot of erosion out of good rainforest. But with these things, they are shallow rooted and so with these erosion points all around them created by their own leaves, landslides can actually be caused.
Host: So they really do affect the natural habitat.
Cathy Retter: They certainly do Brad. We unfortunately have had over the past 40 years people bringing them into Kuranda I guess when biosecurity wasn’t so good or maybe there was not such restrictions on plants coming from other parts of the world and these ones have come in from Central America.
They get into this area, they love it between 300 and 1800 metres and we have just about the right rainfall here and plenty of disturbed areas too. Some species of miconia seem to invade really good rainforest but miconia calvescens seems to really like the disturbed areas.
Host: How easily spotted is miconia?
Cathy Retter: Well, when they’re little, and everything’s at your eye level, and apparently they can grow 1.5 metres a year, so you can have a nice little plant shoot up from the seed in your garden and it’ll be about your eye level.
So they are quite easy to spot aren’t they, we see things, anything from the ground up to just about our height but we’re not so good at moving our necks back. I know that when I was in someone’s kitchen after having learnt about miconia, a couple of weeks later I was standing at someone’s kitchen getting a glass of water, I looked out the window and low and behold there was a plant.
I couldn’t believe it. I asked the person about it, turned out it was one. And they very graciously took it out of their garden before someone had to come around and do exactly that.
Host: So that was growing right under the kitchen window?
Cathy Retter: It was, just in, on the edge of the forest, just out from about a couple of metres out from their kitchen window.
Host: Hidden in plain view as they say. And look, it’s not only average, every day people who have trouble identifying miconia, even people who work with it regularly don’t always see it.
Cathy Retter: No, that’s right. I was talking to somebody from the eradication program and they were up on Bellenden Ker and they were talking to me about the orchids that they have a passion for. And they said that though, because they were looking for miconia, they also related to me a little story about how the team of four were having a bit of a break, it had been quite a puff up to the ridge line, and one of the fellows in the team was leaning against a tree and my friend was looking around and looked back towards him and the fellow was saying to him oh well, there doesn’t seem to be any miconia around here, maybe we should move on.
My friend called back to him that perhaps he should just look up. And in fact, he was leaning against the trunk of a small miconia tree. Obviously a few years old and had gotten up above him and because where he was looking from about, you know, eye height, and maybe he was looking a bit higher, but he was looking out and not up, so didn’t spot it.
Host: So but people need to be aware of what they’re looking for. Cathy, how can people help in this battle against miconia?
Cathy Retter: Well, I think it’s really important that people know what it is that they’re looking for, like I say, it was only two weeks earlier that I had actually heard about miconia and been given a brochure and then there it was out that friend’s kitchen window.
So I think the thing we can do most successfully is actually spread the word about what to look for, and especially in places like Kuranda here where people have a penchant for swapping plants between each other and because we have a high number of birds, if there are mature trees around that, you know, with birds spreading the seeds, we certainly need to be very mindful.
It’s very important for people to actually recognise these plants so that when they’re, wherever they are, if they’re holidaying somewhere and they spot something that they think that could be, that they could actually talk to someone from biosecurity, let them know.
Host: So education, awareness and vigilance are the keys.
Cathy Retter: Yes, very much vigilance I think. Biosecurity really is all our responsibilities. Sure, we need people in the department to actually manage what’s coming in through our borders, but once things are here, really, it’s, you know, we have to be the eyes and ears of everybody on the ground and if we see anything unusual we should report it.
Host: Thanks for talking with me Cathy.
Can Kara runs a small fruit farm and Air B&B business on land adjoining the Daintree National Park. In 2006 miconia was found on Can’s property. Since then, Can has worked with Biosecurity Queensland to stop the weed spreading.
Thanks for joining us Can. Do you remember how the weed was discovered?
Can Kara: A couple of years ago first the biosecurity officer they visited us and they informed us about the threat and then they looked thoroughly through our property, this is about 20 hectare, and they discovered 10 to 15 trees and our property is directly joining the Daintree National Park. And our property is very close to the main infestation area which is probably 100 or 200 metres away.
Host: So you have a 20 hectare property, how much of it was affected?
Can Kara: Yes. You cannot say that how much, just it’s a threat of plants but they can spread very quick so if nothing would have been done or I would say easily 30 per cent.
Host: And what impact could that infestation have had on your businesses?
Can Kara: Oh, well, there are a couple of impacts that could be pretty serious. First, miconia is a very invasive plant and it takes very quickly over the native vegetation. And because we have a property which is surrounded by hills and slope, where we left the native vegetation, miconia would have taken over that and the first thing we would lose the biodiversity of plants and animals. And the biodiversity taken is a very important space to have a healthy soil for growing our fruit.
The other, bigger impact would be probably landslides. Miconia have a very shallow root system, so on the hills and slope, if miconia would take over there, it could lead to landslides and they are nearly impossible to fix. We could lose the steps to the property or the holiday rental and even lose the whole, whole house.
Host: That’s quite a serious impact on your businesses. So since you discovered the miconia, you’ve been working very closely with Biosecurity Queensland’s Tropical Weed Eradication Team, how have they helped you to rid the property of miconia?
Can Kara: Well, they come and check the property, because the seeds of miconia, they can stay up to 15 years fertile in the ground, so, and they are very quick growing plants, which get very quick, spread seeds again. So it’s very important that they come and re-check properties regular.
Host: Why else is it important?
Can Kara: Well, the main income for the Douglas Shire is tourism and there are two main reasons why people come to the Douglas Shire for tourism. That’s the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree National Park. Both are well known over the world.
For the Great Barrier Reef there are currently massive programs on the way and a lot of media but I don’t think so the same amount gets done for the Daintree National Park and I think we have now a very good chance to protect the Daintree National Park from further threat.
Host: On this episode of Turf and Surf we’re talking about the threat posed to North Queensland’s world famous rainforests by the invasive weed miconia, and what’s being done to eradicate it.
Kim Badcock is an Engagement Officer with Biosecurity Queensland’s National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program, which is tasked with eradicating weeds such as miconia from Australia. Kim, thanks for joining us. What are the weeds targeted by the National Tropical Weeds Eradication Program?
Kim Badcock: Well, there’s a vine called miconia, an aquatic plant called limnocharis and three different types of miconia. Two of the miconia are shrubs but the other one it’s a tree and by far the most easily recognisable.
It is so famous it only has one name, we just call it miconia. It has huge leaves so they’re green on top, purple underneath and with three strong veins that run down the leaf.
Host: And why is there a particular focus on miconia?
Kim Badcock: Miconia has earned a really bad reputation overseas. In Tahiti it is called green cancer and in Hawaii it is called the purple plague. So you just know it is bad news for the environment. People from those countries said that if miconia ever reaches Australia, that we must do whatever it takes to eradicate it before it becomes established.
Now, miconia was brought here in the 1960s and was distributed fairly widely. It was grown in botanic gardens and then grown and sold in nurseries. By in 1997 it was declared and removed from nurseries, parks and gardens. So now we are just mopping it up where it has escaped to natural areas.
Host: What are the biosecurity implications for Queensland if miconia takes hold?
Kim Badcock: Look, miconia’s strategy for world domination is to make a lot of seeds that survive a long time in the soil. Therefore, when the conditions are just right, like some type of disturbance, the seeds quickly germinate with the extra sunlight.
Miconia grows really quickly up to one metre per year and those big leaves shade out everything that might have otherwise grown underneath it. This is how miconia ruins habitats.
Host: The idea of miconia dominating the world is pretty scary. What’s being done to eradicate it?
Kim Badcock: The Federal Government and four State Governments, Western Australia, Northern Territory, New South Wales and Queensland, contribute funds for an eradication program.
Now, the program follows strict guidelines in an agreed plan of action which is called a response plan. That is approved by a national committee of experts. So Biosecurity Queensland run the program and work with local governments and state and private land managers to search and destroy miconia.
So we’ve got field teams operating out of South Johnson, Cairns and Mossman, who go out every day to infested rainforest areas to eradicate miconia. This work is supported by researchers who are based at Charters Towers, who provide scientific evidence on the most effective and efficient ways to eradicate miconia.
Host: Kim, how is technology helping in the fight against miconia?
Kim Badcock: With eradication, it’s really expensive and time consuming and the field work conditions can be really difficult. So the program saves money, time and field work effort by adopting technology wherever possible.
So every field team member wears a GPS tracker and the information is downloaded to a GIS every day. So we can use this information to show which areas have been surveyed and if there were any areas that were missed.
This helps us with programming survey activity so that it takes place when and where it needs to occur. And according to our scientists, that’s once every 16 to 24 months.
The program has used helicopters and now uses drones to quickly survey large areas of rain forest for miconia.
Host: And how can members of the public help?
Kim Badcock: Oh, it’s really easy. So if people think they have found miconia they must tell Biosecurity Queensland. We say phone a friend, by calling the hotline on 13 25 23.
It’s very important that people take notes of the location of the plant and it’s really helpful if they can take photos. But please leave the plant where you found it and be really careful that you do not leave the area with soil on your footwear, equipment or vehicle, or you could be the one spreading miconia.
Program outro: You’ve been listening to Turf and Surf. Turf and Surf is produced by the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. For more information or to subscribe, visit our website at daf.qld.gov.au.
Last updated: 12 Sep 2019
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After Paris: can polar bears survive climate change?
In Paris, governments agreed to limit global temperature rises to below 2˚C – but will this be enough to save the species that has come to best represent the threat to our planet from global warming, the polar bear?
By James Fair
Polar bears are entirely dependent on sea ice to hunt their favourite food – ringed and bearded seals.
Because they require sea ice in order to hunt seals – the prey that make up the vast majority of their diet – polar bears have been dubbed the “poster boys” of climate change.
Without year-round sea ice in the Arctic, say scientists, there will be no polar bears.
So let us assume for a moment that the Paris Agreement does indeed, as governments promised, limit the rise in global temperatures to “well below 2˚C” – is there a future in that world for Arctic sea ice and therefore polar bears?
Well, probably yes, says Dr Steven Amstrup, the chief scientist of Polar Bears International and one of the world’s leading polar bear scientists.
“In a paper I published in Nature in 2010, we showed that holding global temperatures to approximately 1 1/4˚C above pre-industrial [levels] would assure survival of polar bears in much of the High Arctic of northern Canada and Greenland,” Amstrup told BBC Wildlife.
A rise of 1 ½˚C would also not be catastrophic, and a rise of 2˚C would allow bears to survive in some areas.
“That is the good news about the Paris Accords, and I am more optimistic now, than I have been for a long time, about our willingness to deal with global warming,” Amstrup added.
But he warned that there was much wrong with outcome of the Paris talks. “What are the specific greenhouse gas targets associated with these proposed temperature limits?” Amstrup asked.
“No fees for emissions were established, and there doesn’t appear to be any specific information about how the goals will be achieved.”
Any rise in global temperatures approaching 3˚C gives a 50 per cent chance of the polar bear going extinct in most of its current range, he said.
A paper he co-authored earlier this year demonstrated that polar bears cannot replace hunting seals on sea ice with predating terrestrial species such as musk-ox, reindeer or seabirds, as has been suggested by some scientists.
“No study has documented a meaningful contribution of terrestrial foods to individual bear nutrition,” the paper in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment states.
Find out about the work of Polar Bears International
Read more wildlife news in BBC Wildlife Magazine.
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Francis Marion Robinson graduated from Willamette University in 1885 with a degree in medicine, and started a practice in Beaverton. In 1887, Dr. Robinson had a Queen Anne-style, Victorian home built on Broadway. In 1893, he had a pharmacy built next to his residence. Today the former Robinson house and pharmacy have been combined and converted into the popular Beaverton Bakery.
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The value of plants for the Mayan stingless honey bee Melipona beecheii (Apidae: Meliponini): A pollen-based study in Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
Lugar(es) de estudio: Reserva de la Biosfera Sian Ka'an, Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Q.R., México, Chetumal, Q.R., México
Resumen: "We studied 24 colonies of Melipona, at the whole-colony level, by taking 34 pollen samples at four sites in the forested Yucatán peninsular state of Quintana Roo. Samples were taken over a 20 years period. Our sampling involved removing pollen stored in each pot within the bee nest, acetolyzing the pollen, adding quantified Lycopodium spores to determine pollen species volume, then identifying each pollen type to species using a light microscope, with our key and reference collection. Studies covered both the wet and dry season, 1996-2016. The bee population was analyzed considering 1) pollen type frequency, 2) predominance, and 3) importance or volume. The last method, at the population level, identified significant pollen resource selection by the bee, with clear implications for conservation, management, and ecological study. Plants were ranked differently using the different methods, but the best method, using spores to quantify pollen volume, identified Fabaceae, Burseraceae, Myrtaceae, Solanaceae and Bixaceae (formerly Cochlospermaceae) (32 total species or pollen types) as the most important resources, among 27 families, 47 genera and 68 total species or pollen types. Three legumes, Gliricidia, Senna and Lonchocarpus, were highly preferred, two of which provide nectar and pollen, and one (Senna) having only pollen. Further, each of the top families belongs to different plant orders, thus bees were highly generalized in flower associations. They consistently use only certain forest trees and occasionally, shrubs, and their competition with naturalized African honeybees, studied together at the same places, chiefly involves nectar and pollen of early successional woody species—Bursera and Eugenia. Other important pollen sources were Cochlospermum, Physalis, Gymnanthes, Myrcianthes, Thrinax, Chamaedorea, and Chrysophyllum."
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Listening, Eavesdropping
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The meaning of listening, eavesdropping in dream | Dream Interpretation
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Vision+ Depth Psychology: Listening or eavesdropping behind a closed door: don’t be so nosy—you are only harming yourself. Instead, listen to yourself and what you think.
Listening, Eavesdropping | Dream Interpretation
Keywords of this dream: Listening Eavesdropping
EAVESDROPPING
In a dream, eavesdropping means backbiting and lies. Perhaps the one who is eavesdropping on others may become despised by the ruler or his superior. On the other hand, if one sees himself in a dream inadvertently listening to a conversation, and if the one seeing the dream is a merchant, it means that he will resign from the leadership of his business, and ifhe is a ruler, it means that he will be removed from his post.
If one sees himself harkening to another person in a dream, it means that he desires to defame him or expose his pitfalls.
If one sees himself listening to some talks of which he follows the better avenues in the dream, it means that he will receive glad tidings.
If one sees himself listening to admonition but ignoring it in a dream, it means that he lies as a habit.... Islamic Dream Interpretation
Being a busybody, Prov. 17:9, 20:19... Christian Dream Symbols
Listening in secretly on a conversation not meant for your ears is a fortunate augury for those who are pi inning a change in their business.
The chances are all in favor of its being successful.... The Complete Dream Book
To dream that you are secretly listening to the conversation of other people is a sign that some unexpected good fortune is coming to you. ... Mystic Dream Book
To dream that you are eavesdropping indicates that you need to pay closer attention in your waking life to what you are being told. Your dream may also be telling you to be more open to hearing the guidance and/or criticism of others.... My Dream Interpretation
In a dream, listening to the Qur’an, or to the teachings ofGod’s Prophet, upon whom be peace, or to words of wisdom, or to an admonition, or a discourse of knowledge in a dream means receiving guidance, and it means turning repentantly to God Almighty. Otherwise, if one sees himself listening to backbiting, slandering, defamation, or eavesdropping in a dream, then it means that some harm will befall him. Listening to good advice and following its best guidance in a dream means receiving good news. Eavesdropping in a dream means that one in tends to defame the other person. Listening, though pretending not to hear what is being said in a dream means that one makes it a habit to lie.
The sound of a crowd in a dream means money beside other benefits.
The bleating of sheep in a dream means distress and fear.
The neighing of horses in a dream means might and honor.
The barking of a dog in a dream means vein talk and meddling in people’s business.
The sound of a lynx in a dream means pampering oneself, or wantonness.
The cooing of pigeons in a dream means crying, sorrows or marriage.
The chirp of swallows in a dream means beneficial words.
The croaking of frogs in a dream means beatings.
The sound of bells and the hissing of snakes in a dream means a fight, an argument, a warning, or a war.
The braying of donkeys in a dream means cursing in the darkness.
The braying of mules in a dream means vein talk, or indulging in suspicious acts.
The mooing of a cow in a dream means temptation.
The gurgling of camels in a dream means travels and difficulties.
The roaring of a lion in a dream means threats. Theyowlingof a tomcat in a dream means uproar, backbiting, defamation and insinuation.
The yapping of foxes in a dream means a warning to escape, or to move from one field into another.
The howling of a wolf in a dream means a robbery.
The squeak of a mouse in a dream means profits, reunion, love and peace.
The crying of a female gazelle in a dream means longing for one’s homeland.
The barking of a jackal in a dream means a mission of good intent, or a forthcoming evil. (Also see Eavesdropping; Sound of animals; Speaking)... Islamic Dream Interpretation
To dream that you are listening to something indicates that you need to pay closer attention to what you are being told and what you are seeing. Perhaps your dream is telling you to be more receptive towards the guidance and/or criticism of others.... My Dream Interpretation
Vision+ Depth Psychology: Listening or eavesdropping behind a closed door: don’t be so nosy—you are only harming yourself. Instead, listen to yourself and what you think.... Dreamers Dictionary
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Dream Career in Mexico
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Those looking for their dream career in Mexico may just have come to the right place! The Villa Group, with resorts located in Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun and the Islands of Loreto, has the perfect career for the sales savvy, We are just waiting for you, and your friends to come to your dream career in Mexico.
Are you looking for a challenge?
Do you want to take control of your earning potential?
Is job satisfaction a big factor for you?
Do you want to live in paradise?
If the answer to all, or most, of these questions is yes then your dream career in Mexico could be a reality! Soon!
The Villa Group are always looking to expand its sales team in various destinations in Mexico with fresh new talent. All you need to get started or perfect your craft in this great sales career in Mexico is a good command of English (some Spanish would be a bonus but is not immediately essential) and the ambition to get ahead in life while in paradise. Do you think you have these qualities?
The Villa Group offers a dream career in Mexico in some of the best beach destinations, destinations you might only dream of going to on vacation. Now Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit, Cabo San Lucas, Cancun and the Islands of Loreto could become the places where you start your wonderful new career!
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Located on the Pacific coast of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit have a cosmopolitan population, a lot to see, and a wonderful beaches to enjoy. With all this charm, and the luxuries of a big city, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit is the perfect place to start anew in Mexico!
A great party town as well as plenty of sophistication attracting baby boomers and celebrities who seek luxury, Cabo has great potential to combine a dream career in Mexico and a great lifestyle. Located on the Baja California Peninsula, Cabo has the best beaches, top hotel and great activities.
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New course for 2020 – Vigilance of Medical Devices
dsru2020-01-20T11:09:08+00:00
Addressing the uncertainty around implementation of the Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) The new European regulations on medical devices entered into force in 2017 and must be fully implemented by 26th May 2020. As the deadline approaches, there is still a lot of confusion amongst device manufacturers about interpretation of the regulations and the practical implications. We have developed this training course in consultation with experts in devices vigilance in order to address the uncertainty and to provide clear practical guidance on handling the changes to vigilance requirements. The course would be of interest to staff working in Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, [...]
New course for 2020 – Vigilance of Medical Devicesdsru2020-01-20T11:09:08+00:00
Improvements needed in recording brand and batch numbers for biological medicines to ensure patient safety
Health professionals need to improve how they record brand and batch numbers for biologic medicines to ensure patients stay safe, according to a new study published this week. The research, carried out by the UK’s Drug Safety Research Unit (DSRU) and Dutch not-for-profit organisation, Lygature, and published in the journal Drug Safety, shows hospital pharmacists, doctors and nurses only recorded batch numbers for biologic medicines between 38 per cent and 58 per cent of the time during routine hospital practice. The analysis of UK data showed brand names were recorded more frequently – between 79 per cent and 91 per cent [...]
Improvements needed in recording brand and batch numbers for biological medicines to ensure patient safetydsru2020-01-03T12:03:15+00:00
GPs urged to help improve patient safety
The DSRU had coverage in the BMJ last week following the issue of the press release below. The article is available to BMJ subscribers here. "The DSRU is calling on GPs to help improve patient safety by providing vital information on possible adverse drug reactions. DSRU conducts Post Authorisation Safety Studies (PASS) in which the safety of newly licensed drugs is monitored using its own bespoke data collection methodology, known as Modified Prescription Event Monitoring (MPEM). This allows DSRU direct access to GPs to request information about any events experienced by patients after they’ve been prescribed a specific drug. DSRU collates [...]
GPs urged to help improve patient safetydsru2019-11-05T14:52:59+00:00
DSRU team at RCGP Annual Conference!
The DSRU team is delighted to be at the Annual Conference of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) in Liverpool. Our medics are on hand at our booth in the exhibition to explain the vital role that GPs have played in our work to monitor prescription medicines for side effects. The team will also be providing delegates with information about our popular GP Masterclass in Effective Prescribing, which will take place on 13th November at the RCGP in London. The Masterclass has booked up quickly but there are a few places left.
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Improving detection of adverse drug reactions
DSRU Director, Professor Saad Shakir, attended a three day meeting in Erice in Sicily on “Improving the Detection Analysis and Reporting Harms in Medicines”. The meeting was organised by the Uppsala Monitoring Centre and the Centre for Evidence Based Medicine in Oxford. The areas addressed at the meeting were the problems and proposed solutions for monitoring adverse drug reactions in clinical trials, the problems and proposed solutions for postmarketing pharmacovigilance and the problems and possible solutions for communications of drug safety. Professor Shakir chaired the session and led the discussion on the proposed solutions for postmarketing pharmacovigilance. He said that a [...]
Improving detection of adverse drug reactionsdsru2019-10-14T09:34:44+00:00
Is the UK facing its own opioid crisis?
Our Principal Research Fellow, Vicki Osborne, writes: The opioid crisis in the US is well known and the subject of much debate and media coverage; overdoses involving opioids contributed to over two thirds (67.8%) of overdose deaths in the US in 2017 alone, with 47,600 deaths in total (1,2). Currently, 175 Americans die daily from drug overdoses and the majority of these involve opioids (3). In the UK, we have generally not seen the same levels of use which would cause concern in past years, though it would be complacent to assume that we do not have an issue. According [...]
Is the UK facing its own opioid crisis?dsru2019-10-09T10:25:41+00:00
Expanding the reach of pharmacovigilance education with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society
The DSRU is delighted to be collaborating with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to deliver two new training days. The courses are designed to introduce the core concepts of the field of drug safety (pharmacovigilance) as well as provide insights into the many career options available. Thinking about a career in the pharmaceutical industry? - Monday 18th November at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London Do you know anyone looking to kick start their career in drug safety? This collaborative course is aimed at anyone with an interest in pharmacovigilance and related job roles, no previous experience required. Delegates will be introduced to: [...]
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DSRU Consultancy has a small flexible team of epidemiologists, clinicians and pharmacists. Watch this short video to find out how DSRU Consultancy provides advice in pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacovigilance, risk minimisation and risk management. We can provide one-off or ongoing advice or we may give advice that leads to provision of a full study service. We also provide a special consultation service to smaller companies. The initial consultation is free! Watch this video to find out more or get in touch to discuss your enquiry (with no commitment): Dr Liz Lynn, Head of Scientific & Educational Development, elizabeth.lynn@dsru.org
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Anya™, the mainstay of EAW’s Adaptive Performance™ Series, received the Indispensable Technology (IT) Award for Audio at the recent Parnelli Awards in Las Vegas.
The awards were created in 2002 by Timeless Communications (publishers of FOH and PLSN magazines) to recognize excellence in the people, companies and products in the event production industry. In 2009 the awards were expanded to include the Indispensable Technology awards, added to honor groundbreaking new products in the fields of audio, lighting, video and staging.
“Anya combines an array of breakthrough technologies to deliver breathtaking acoustics and an unprecedented level of control,” explains Jeff Rocha, EAW President. “Adaptive systems provide software based three-dimensional control of the system polar response. Production teams can perfectly match the coverage of the system to the audience in minutes, minimizing the impact of room acoustics and eliminating the environmental impact on neighbors. And that’s just scratching the capability surface. We believe that Adaptive Technology will profoundly change the world of sound reinforcement. Winning this award demonstrates that the industry reinforces this belief.”
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Nominees in the Audio Indispensable Technology award category were Eastern Acoustic Works’ Anya, L-Acoustics’ K2, Meyer Sound’s LYON, Rational Acoustics’ Smaart 7.5, and Yamaha’s QL Console Series.
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Emil Frey Racing extend championship lead after third double victory of the year
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Double victory on Sunday after difficult rain race on Saturday
Local hero Costa Balboa with impressive Pole Time on Sunday
Lead in both teams and drivers’ championship confirmed
Barcelona (Spain), 22nd September 2019:
Emil Frey Racing has secured its third double victory of the year in Barcelona (Spain). Following a difficult wet race on Saturday with the results four and 11, the Emil Frey Racing Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO kept the field of the International GT Open on their toes and achieved a masterly double victory. After this strong performance, the Swiss are now heading to the season finale at Monza with a close gap ahead in both the teams and drivers’ championship tables.
Race 1 I Saturday, 21st September 2019 – 70 minutes:
The 24 participants were greeted by uncharacteristic weather chaos on Saturday. After the Series had tried out a new qualifying format at the last round at Silverstone, the Organization went back to its original system at Barcelona: 30 minutes and one driver per car. The conditions were not ideal for the Emil Frey Racing pilots Norbert Siedler and Giacomo Altoè with heavy rain and 19°C. However, both drivers showed a good performance in the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO and secured second on the grid (number 14) and fourth place (number 63).
The GT Open field started into the 70-minute race under a cloudy sky and a still damp track. But the start went everything but planned. Siedler was forced into a spin by an Aston Martin in the very first corner. But the Austrian was able to continue driving and started his charge through the field from P14. Meanwhile, Altoè had a lucky escape from the chaos in the first corner and managed to take the lead of the race.
One lap later, Siedler already found himself in 10th place. Following a short Safety Car, Altoè was under pressure by the Mercedes of Fabian Schiller and had to give up the lead of the race shortly after. Siedler was putting in one overtaking move after another and was already in P6 on the tenth lap. The track was getting drier and drier, however, it seemed it was not dry enough for Slick tires yet. The big question during the pitstop window was the right tire choice for the remaining laps and whether to choose Slicks or not. The team decided to put wet tires on the number 63 whilst the number 14 was fitted with slicks. As no more rain occurred and after a few laps it was apparent that the correct choice of tires would have been the Slicks.
Altoè pitted on lap 15 and the local hero Albert Costa Balboa took over the number 63 after the obligatory 30 seconds extra time, putting in the fastest first sector straight away. Siedler came into the pits with three minutes remaining of the pitstop window and handed the number 14 over to Mikael Grenier.
After the pitstops, the number 14 was running in P8 and the number 63 in P5. However, the team took an unfortunate decision in terms of tire choice and so Albert Costa Balboa was not able to keep position in the #63 Lamborghini, dropping down all the way to P11. The Canadian Mikael Grenier, meanwhile, was making good progress, but an over-excited Chaves in the McLaren behind him run hard into the chicane and touched Grenier, who in due course lost positions. By the time of the chequered flag, Grenier improved again and was waved through in the fourth position.
Despite the disappointing race, Costa Balboa and Altoè remained leaders in the drivers’ championship whilst Emil Frey Racing was now on even points with Teo Martín Motorsport.
Race 2 I Sunday, 22nd September 2019 – 60 minutes:
Following the rainy Saturday, the sun was beaming again over the Circuit de Catalunya on Sunday. And Emil Frey Racing experienced a shining moment in qualifying for the second race. The Spaniard Albert Costa Balboa demonstrated in true fashion the sheer performance of the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO, setting one fastest lap after the next and securing Pole Position on his home track. Team-mate Mikael Grenier was also putting in a good job and set the 4th fastest time in the number 14.
Costa Balboa remained in the lead at the start whilst team-mate Grenier escaped the sandwich of Emil Frey Racing´s strongest competitor, Teo Martín Motorsport, taking the third position whilst going into the first corner. Costa Balboa controlled the race from the very first lap and extended his lead to up to five seconds. Grenier was also running safely in third and fought-off any attacks by the #16 McLaren.
The Canadian was the first Emil Frey Lamborghini to pit on lap 14 with Costa Balboa following one lap later. Just at the moment when Giacomo Altoè exited the pitlane, Siedler stormed down the start-finishing-straight in the sister car. The Austrian stayed behind the championship-leading-car, however, the tires on the number 14 were up to temperatures and Altoè let his team-mate pass eventually to take the lead of the race.
Siedler kept the lead and took race victory for the number 14. Altoè crossed the finishing line in second place and completed the third double victory for the Swiss Lamborghini Team of the season.
The great season final is taking place in Monza (Italy) on 12th and 13th October 2019.
Team Quotes
Lorenz Frey-Hilti, Team Principal Emil Frey Racing
“Our great team work has shown once again this weekend. After the wrong tyre choice for the number 63 on Saturday we weren´t put down and attacked fully again on Sunday, showing the great performance of the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO. I am very pleased to celebrate another double victory. Our strength was already visible during qualifying on Sunday and both Albert Costa Balboa and Mikael Grenier secured great grid positions, forming the basis for a successful race. Despite leading the championship table ahead of the season final, everything can still happen.”
Jürg Flach, Technical Director Emil Frey Racing
“We tried to have a good basis for Sunday´s race with the results on Saturday, however, we should have changed on slicks on the number 63 which we wrongly didn´t do. Today, we kept the number 14 in the front to ensure the better handicap for Monza as well as the option for a better position in the team championship.”
Driver Quotes Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO #14
Norbert Siedler (AUT)
“I had to give my everything during my stint as Giacomo was pushing very hard. I think I pushed too hard at the beginning because I lost the optimum of the tires. But the short Safety Car helped me and afterward it was better. Thank you to the team who did a fantastic job this weekend.”
Mikael Grenier (CAN)
“My stint on Sunday was ok, I was stuck behind the number 17 as their speed on the straights was too good and there was no chance to overtake. But on the other side, we knew we had less handicap than the others, so we kept calm. Norbert completed the job and we are really happy to be back up on the first step, after having had a string of bad luck lately. It feels good to be back.”
Albert Costa Balboa (ESP)
“It is just amazing to have Pole Position on my home track. It was a very black day for us yesterday, we didn´t manage the race well, chose the wrong tires and didn´t take a risk. But we had one set of fresh tires for qualifying this way. We answered on Sunday and started into the race with a little handicap. It was a tough race, but the team did an amazing job and we are all very happy to have another double victory, this time in front of my home crowd and my family.”
Giacomo Altoè (ITA)
“It was a perfect team result! Double victory again is an amazing result, congratulations to our sister car for the win! Now, we are heading to Monza leading the championship and we will do the last effort for the final win!”
Emil Frey Racing expecting difficult weekend in Barcelona
Races 11 and 12 of the International GT Open in Barcelona (Spain)
Home Race for Albert Costa Balboa
Emil Frey Racing with large time handicap in the first race
Safenwil (Switzerland), 16th September 2019:
Last week, Emil Frey Racing secured many important points on their way to fight for the championship titles in the International GT Open Series. The Swiss managed to extend their lead in both the drivers and teams championship standings, following two victories and two podium finishes with both their Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO in Silverstone. This coming weekend, the second-to-last round of the championship is taking place in Barcelona at the Circuit de Catalunya, but the Lamborghini squad is facing a large time handicap due to their successes from Silverstone.
Emil Frey Racing already took to the 4.655-meter-long Grand Prix Circuit, which is located outside Barcelona, testing their then-new Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO in the winter months. Not only are the existing data and analysis an important help for the team, but Albert Costa Balboa will also show an extra portion motivation at this home race being the local hero and title aspirant.
Despite being already nominated as the favorites, the 17 points advantage for Spaniard Albert Costa Balboa and the Italian Giacomo Altoè can be diminished with one average weekend. Emil Frey Racing has got a lead of 12 points in the team standings, closely followed by the competition. In any case, the next two races will be decisive for the title win – it remains exciting.
The second-to-last race weekend of the International GT Open will go underway on Friday, 20th September 2019 with two free practice sessions. On Saturday, 21st September 2019, the first qualifying takes place at 10:55 am, with the 70-minute race following from 04:10 pm. The second qualifying will start at 09:30 am on Sunday, 22nd September 2019 and the final and second race for one hour at 2:20 pm.
All practice sessions, qualifyings, and races are broadcast live via https://www.youtube.com/user/GTOPENseries
“Following the successful weekend at Silverstone we are now going to face a difficult task for the whole team with the next meeting. Although we have tested with the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO at the race track of Barcelona in the winter, and despite having the relevant data and a good performance, we have a large time handicap for Saturday and Sunday. You never know where you will end up in a race like that. We are putting all our focus on having an impeccable weekend and we will see, what will be possible despite the time handicaps.”
“The weekend in Silverstone could not have been more successful for us as a team. We are now heading to the second-to-last race meeting in Barcelona. Due to our good results from Silverstone, we are looking to have a time handicap of 15 seconds for the number 14 and 30 seconds for the number 63 in the first race on Saturday. Nevertheless, we are heading optimistically into the next races and will try to extend our lead of 12 points in the team’s championship.”
“The upcoming weekend in Barcelona will not be easy for us, as we have a time handicap on both cars for the 70-minute race on Saturday. But we hope to be able to fully attack again on Sunday.”
“The team did a great job at the last round and we will continue to work hard to extend our lead in the team standings in Barcelona. But it will be a difficult weekend, especially the race on Saturday as we have 15 seconds on our car. Therefore, our main focus is on the race on Sunday where we hope to end up on the podium once again.”
“Silverstone was just great! Now we remain very focused and take the full potential. I am very much looking forward to my home race, but for sure we have bad luck with the handicap. But we are a strong team, Giacomo is getting better and better and I am optimistic, that we will have a good weekend. It will be difficult to take the victory with the handicap, but everything is possible, and we will experience an exciting weekend.”
“We managed to take the full points home in Silverstone and that was important. Barcelona will be very difficult, but we will give our best. The car is good, the performance as well and we have all the features to achieve another good result.”
Emil Frey Racing dominates GT Open Weekend at Silverstone
Team secures front row twice at Lamborghini debut at Silverstone
Costa Balboa/Altoè extend lead in the championship following two victories
Sister car Siedler/Grenier climbs on the podium twice
Silverstone (England), 08th September 2019:
Emil Frey Racing outpaced their competitors this weekend: with two strong race victories in the ninth and tenth race of the International GT Open Championship held at Silverstone (England), the Swiss team impressed the entire starting field. The team set the groundwork for a successful result in each qualifying session, securing an Emil Frey Racing front row for both races at the legendary Formula One track. Celebrating their second double victory of the season on Saturday, celebrations continued on Sunday with a one-three finish despite handicaps of 15 respective ten seconds for the number 63 and number 14. Following their two wins, Albert Costa Balboa and Giacomo Altoè are now heading-up the driver´s championship by 17 points. Emil Frey Racing are closely in first place with a gap of 12 points.
Race 1 I Saturday, 07th September 2019 – 70 minutes:
A new qualifying format was introduced for the last third of the season. From Silverstone, the grid position is determined on the basis of the average best lap of each driver. The track presented itself with some damp spots in places whilst Mikael Grenier absolved the first 15 minutes in the number 14 Lamborghini to take fourth place. Albert Costa Balboa secured provisional Pole Position in the sister car with the number 63.
The second 15 minutes of the new qualifying promised some action, too. After a short red flag, the team-mates Norbert Siedler and Giacomo Altoè undercut their respective sector times and didn’t give anything away. In the end, the number 63 stayed ahead and secured Pole Position for the first race. Norbert Siedler completed the front row for Emil Frey Racing with second place thanks to a strong lap.
Altoè and Siedler headed into the race directly in front of their main championship rivals of team Teo Martin. Altoè kept the lead going into the race, Siedler lost one position. After the first corner, four cars were involved in an accident that called the Safety Car on track. It took 24 minutes for the race to go green again. Altoè only had four laps left in his stint until the pitted for the driver change. Albert Costa Balboa re-joined ahead of the #59 McLaren, whilst Siedler kept extending the gap in the front as he was the only one of the leading cars who hadn´t been to the box.
Mikael Grenier took over the number 14 Lamborghini on lap 14 and set the absolute best first sector time. Costa Balboa rolled through the field and on lap 15 overtook team-mate Grenier to take first place again. Grenier was now running in P2 with eight seconds clear of the third-place competitor Chavis in the #59 McLaren.
Once more, the race was interrupted by a further Safety Car period on lap 17, after a car had caught fire. The Emil Frey Racing cars remained in the lead four laps later. Meanwhile, the #10 Mercedes was running in P3 and was closing in on Grenier, however, the Canadian fought back and had a gap of 0.479 seconds when crossing the finishing line in second place.
After Costa Balboa had taken the race lead, he did not look back and secured the third win of the season for the number 63 car this year. After Hockenheim, Emil Frey Racing also celebrated the teams’ second double victory of the season.
Race 2 I Sunday, 08th September 2019 – 60 minutes:
The second qualifying was also dominated by the Emil Frey Racing Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO. First of all, Albert Costa Balboa put in a fabulous time, seeing him 0.634 seconds ahead in provisional Pole Position. Team-mate Giacomo Altoè completed the job with another good performance and secured the second Pole Position for both the number 63 and the team. The sister car was also competing strongly with the number 14 of Grenier and Siedler coming home in second place, completing another first front row for Emil Frey Racing.
Albert Costa Balboa headed into the race with a 15-second handicap, Mikael Grenier still had to ten seconds on top. Costa Balboa stormed away right at the start had a lead of 1.5 seconds after one lap. On lap four, he was faster than anyone out on track by 0.2 seconds in the first and second sector. Grenier was put under pressure by the #10 Mercedes at the beginning but managed to pull away by one second eventually.
The number 14 was first to come in for the driver change and after the ten-second extra time, Norbert Siedler came back on track in fourth place. The Austrian set a benchmark straight away and set the absolute best second and third sector time.
The number 63 pitted with a gap of almost 15 seconds and Altoè re-joined the race in second place – an impressive achievement taking into consideration the additional 15 seconds at the pitstop.
Altoè chased the leading #17 McLaren, but shortly before the end of the race, the car was given a one-second penalty. Therefore, all the Italian had to do was to control the gap and even when crossing the finishing line in second place, he would win the race.
The top four drivers with Siedler rounding up the group were coming closer and when finishing the race, Altoè was 0.6 seconds behind the leader. Altoè secured his and Costa Balboa´s second win of the weekend, whilst Siedler and Grenier celebrated another podium finish this weekend with P3.
The second-to-last race meeting of the 2019 season will already take place at the Grand Prix Track in Barcelona (Spain) from 21st until 22nd September 2019.
Lorenz Frey-Hilti, Team Principal Emil Frey Racing:
“The entire team has shown an impressive achievement this weekend with two victories and the podium finishes. We did not know at the beginning where we would stand since we had not driven at Silverstone with the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO. However, the engineers together with our drivers quickly managed to find the right Set-up and we already attacked in the qualifying. Silverstone has once again proven to be a good ground for us and we are excited to see, what the fight in the title race will have in store for us at Barcelona.”
Jürg Flach, Technical Director Emil Frey Racing:
“It was a fantastic weekend. We continuously improved the car coming from the free practice sessions and found a good Set-up for both qualifying and races. Our analysis of the data had shown us the right direction and our driver realized the good car performance impressively.”
“We pretty much knew after the weekend at the Red Bull Ring that we had no chances of winning the drivers’ championship. So, our goal is now to support the team and the number 63 to win the championships. We aimed to finish in fourth place on Sunday to avoid a handicap for the race at Barcelona.”
“The weekend was ok for us. Our goal is to help the team and the sister car at this point. We did all we could on that side so we can be happy about that.”
“I felt not very well during my stint on Saturday and went for a check-up into the medical center. What was really wrong with me, we don´t know but I got the all-clear to race on Sunday. Qualifying was great on both days and especially important on Sunday, as we started the race with 15 seconds handicap. I like the new format as I can push myself to the limit. Giacomo is doing really great, he learns quickly and takes on any help we give him. I am very proud of my team.”
“This really was a perfect weekend. Twice we took Pole Position, twice we won, just amazing! I would like to thank the team and Albert for doing such a great job. For me, the race on Saturday was easy as I just had to do a good start and then there was the long Safety Car. I only had a few laps left to attack, but the car was great and I pushed a lot until I came in for the pitstop. I am very happy and it is also looking good for us in the championship.”
Emil Frey Racing eagerly awaits next race weekend at Silverstone
Race 9 and 10 of the International GT Open at Silverstone (England)
Costa /Altoè share lead in Driver´s Championship
Emil Frey Racing heads into Race 1 at Silverstone without pitstop handicap
With the fifth round of the International GT Open Championship at Silverstone (England) this coming weekend, the two-month-break for Emil Frey Racing is finally coming to an end. Having taken back the lead in the Drivers’ Championship at the last round at the Red Bull Ring, the Swiss team is excitingly looking forward to the ninth and tenth race of the season. Emil Frey Racing has had many good results at the Grand Prix Circuit of Silverstone in the past. Following an intensive preparation phase, Emil Frey Racing is ready to fully attack after the summer break.
The drivers Albert Costa Balboa and Giacomo Altoè are currently sharing the lead of the championship with their competitors Chavis and Kodric in the #59 McLaren, both having scored 70 points to date. Their team-mates Norbert Siedler and Mikael Grenier are still looking promising with their fifth place and a gap of 15 points. Emil Frey Racing is five points behind the leader in the teams standing – the goal is set to minimize the gap this coming weekend.
The team is heading to the legendary race track of Silverstone with great memories. In the 2015 season already, the team surprisingly secured third place around the 5.8-kilometer-long track in the PRO-AM Class of the Blancpain GT Series, racing their own developed Jaguar XK. In 2017, the team secured Pole Position in the GT Open Series and last year they stormed to take the first podium of the Blancpain GT Series season with the Lexus RC F GT3. The chances are looking bright for the Swiss Lamborghini squad to have yet another good weekend at Silverstone.
The third to last race meeting of the International GT Open goes underway on Friday, 6th September 2019 with two free practice sessions. The first qualifying will start at 10:50 am, followed by the 70-minute race from 04:15 pm on Saturday, 7th September 2019. On Sunday, 8th September 2019, the second qualifying takes place at 10:05 am and the last race for an hour starts at 03:00 pm.
All training sessions, qualifyings and races are broadcast live on GT Open:
https://www.youtube.com/user/GTOPENseries
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“Ahead of the next round I have every reason to be proud so far about the season. Thanks to the close working relationship with Squadra Corse we managed to quickly adapt the Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO to different track layouts. The continuous progress has also been reflected in the good results. But we also had to experience some retirements, which cost us important points on the way. The important thing is not to make any mistake in the next races and to take home as many points as possible – otherwise it will be difficult in the running for the championship title as our competition is very strong.”
“The cars were disassembled and checked after the Red Bull Ring. We particularly focused on finding the reason for the number 14´s retirement in the second race. Afterwards, be completed the cars and underwent a short shakedown in Anneau du Rhin at the end of August. We are driving in Silverstone without and pitstop handicaps. The track will suit us from both the layout as well as for our drivers. However, we have not been to Silverstone with the Lamborghini yet. Therefore, we have to find a good Set-up during the free practice runs for both qualifyings and races.”
“The break has been quite long and I am glad to be jumping back in the car this coming weekend. We will also give our best at Silverstone once again despite our gap of a few points and will try getting closer. The McLaren were running very well on the straights at the Red Bull Ring, we should be much closer at Silverstone.”
“The first part of the season went well for both me and the team. We learned a lot about the for us new Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO and won three races. We are happy about that. Of course, the last meeting at the Red Bull Ring was disappointing, as we lost the chance of many points. The stress must now be on scoring as many points as possible.”
“The race at the Red Bull Ring went exactly as we planned it. Now we are going to Silverstone and I am very motivated. We are in a good position to drive at the front again. Silverstone has always been a good track in the past – for both me and the team. The car drives well and Giacomo is doing a great job. I have prepared myself very well over the summer break and I am excited to see where we will stand at the end of the championship.”
“I was getting quite bored during the summer break. Silverstone should suit the Lamborghini well and I am very much looking forward to the race. Taking into consideration the championship it is very important to score many points. The team works very well to ensure we have a good and competitive performance for the last coming races.”
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Rapid Reaction: Orioles 2, Red Sox 0
7yGordon Edes
Olney: Manfred's mistake was giving sign stealers too much leeway
Martinez confident Red Sox did nothing wrong
Survey: Fans want Astros players punished too
Manager search a hot topic at Red Sox fan event
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Gordon EdesESPN Staff Writer
Has covered Red Sox for 15 years
Award-winning beat reporter
Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009
BALTIMORE -- What in the name of William Nathaniel Showalter is going on here?
Son of a Buck, those are the Baltimore Orioles closing in fast on the Red Sox, who mathematically face the possibility of looking up at Showalter's O's in the American League East by the end of the weekend.
The Orioles drew within 1½ games of the Sox in the AL East with an impressive 2-0 shutdown of the team that came to town as the highest-scoring team in the majors but was shut out on three hits Friday night.
The shutout defeat was the fourth of the season for the Sox, who went hitless in the last six innings of Thursday's 5-4 marathon loss to the Orioles and managed just a single and double by Jose Iglesias and a single by Shane Victorino on Friday night.
Since scoring 10 runs in a 14-inning win in the first game of this trip, the Sox have scored a total of nine runs in their last 40 innings, resulting in three losses in their last four games.
The Orioles, meanwhile, have seemingly mastered the art of beating the Red Sox, a skill they first demonstrated with devastating effectiveness on the last day of the 2011 season, when the Curse of the Andino struck and the Sox went home for the winter instead of advancing to the playoffs.
The Orioles have won four of five from the Sox this season, went 13-5 against the Sox last season and have won five straight series and eight of their last nine. The Orioles have not lost consecutive games against the Sox in their last 32 meetings.
Chris Davis hit his major league-leading 22nd home run off Sox starter Ryan Dempster in the second inning, and Dempster gave up another run in the third on a walk, single and infield squibber by Adam Jones.
That's all Chris Tillman and three Orioles relievers would need against the Sox, who were playing without first baseman Mike Napoli, out with an unexplained illness that has left him lightheaded. The Sox put runners on first and third with one out in the fourth when Mike Carp walked, took second on an infield out and advanced to third on a bunt single by Iglesias. But Will Middlebrooks flied out to shallow right and David Ross struck out.
Iglesias led off the seventh with a double, which was Showalter's signal to go to his bullpen. Darren O'Day induced Middlebrooks to pop up, Ross whiffed and Jacoby Ellsbury flied to center.
Orioles closer Jim Johnson hit Daniel Nava with a pitch with one out in the ninth, but Iglesias grounded into a double play to end it for Johnson's ninth straight save.
Boston does not have a hit in their last 10⅔ innings against the Orioles' bullpen, which is more than the equivalent of a regulation-length no-hitter.
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Kevin Anderson Concerned For LGBTQ Players on ATP Tour
by Mahalakshmi Murali
Marin Cilic Adds New Member to his Team Ahead of Wimbledon Championships 2019
The South African face of tennis, Kevin Anderson will be returning to the ATP circuit after skipping the clay court season due to an elbow injury. At Queen’s Club Championships, he will face Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the first round.
World Number eight, Anderson describes himself as a feminist and he has become an ally of the LGBTQ community. The tennis world doesn’t really have any ‘openly gay male player’ and Kevin Anderson is concerned about not having them.
“There is definitely a stigma attached to it,” he said during the Australian Open. “Society historically has not been very welcoming. Times are changing because people are talking, which is great, but it will take somebody to break that trend. It won’t be easy. It will take a lot of courage. But hopefully, if we can be more welcoming it might make it a little bit easier”.
It’s normal to be belonging to the LGBTQ community and the tennis world will accept such tennis players. Kevin Anderson cited the instances from the NBA and how their problems were solved after one person standing up and later it helped the others in the team.
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“One person doing it might open the gates for others. In the US with team sports, there have been a couple of players who have come out. Jason Collins, who was the first NBA player to come out, said one of his biggest challenges was worrying about his teammates. But once he did it and his teammates were supportive of him, it helped others”, Kevin Anderson mentioned.
The 2018 Wimbledon finalist hopes that LGBTQ related issues amongst the tennis players are set straight in tennis and all the players have a comfortable environment to play. “Tennis is individual so the dynamics are different. My hope is players collectively create an environment where someone feels comfortable. It’s about having good awareness. Jason spoke about this a lot. It’s small things, like saying: ‘That’s so gay,’” Kevin Anderson continued.
He also came up with suggestions for the offensive remarks which the LGBTQ community people deal with. “Somebody who is gay could find it very offensive but not feel comfortable about speaking out. The NBA actually has a system where people are fined for saying that. It can be very offensive and steps like that can be implemented in tennis. It’s part of being respectful and understanding how simple comments like that can be received by others,” Kevin Anderson said.
Mahalakshmi Murali June 16, 2019
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“I’ll Be Ready From The Very First Match”- Kevin Anderson On ATP Cup 2020
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Transport for NSW Engineering Capability Framework
Engineers Australia has worked with Transport for NSW (TfNSW) to develop a new Capability Framework for their engineering workforce.
The Engineering Capability Framework provides a consistent approach to setting capability standards across Transport for role design right through to agile deployment. Aligned to the Public Service Commission’s Capability Framework, and developed in partnership with Engineers Australia, the framework outlines three capabilities that define the additional knowledge, skills and abilities required for roles within the engineering profession. They are:
engineering professional knowledge,
creativity and innovation, and
Against each capability, there are five levels of complexity to determine level of skill and experience, from Foundational to Highly Advanced.
About the Engineering Capability Framework
The Engineering Capability Framework is intended to be used in conjunction with the 2013 NSW Public Sector Capability Framework (“Capability Framework”) to support the full range of workforce management and development activities, including:
role design and description
learning and development, and
workforce planning.
The Framework applies to all public sector roles, both executive and non-executive. Every role requires, at an appropriate level, all of the capabilities in the Capability Framework, including the People Management capabilities for roles responsible for managing others.
The Framework consists of three capabilities that define additional knowledge, skills and abilities required for roles within the engineering profession in Transport.
Fnd out more about the framework by checking out the resources below:
The Engineering Capability Framework
What is the Engineering Capability Framework?
The Engineering Capability Framework describes specialised capabilities that are required by Transport employees working in Engineering roles, in addition to the core capabilities from the Capability Framework that all NSW public sector employees must demonstrate and develop to progress along the career pathway.
How has the Engineering Capability Framework been developed?
The Engineering Capability Framework has been the subject of extensive consultation and collaboration with Transport Engineers and Engineers Australia.
It has been created through a comprehensive development process coordinated by TfNSW and Engineers Australia, including:
extensive research on national and international Engineering capability frameworks
reference group workshops with sector subject matter experts to determine the design and key content areas for the Engineering Capability Framework; and
consultation workshops to validate the draft capability design and content against best practice models, and to develop behavioural indicators for three capabilities across five levels.
How do I read the Engineering capabilities?
Each capability has a name and a descriptor stating what is covered.
Each capability can be used alone, or in combination with other capabilities. It is not intended that roles will require all capabilities from the Engineering Capability Framework. The specific capability mix required may be different from one role to another or from one agency to another.
The number of capabilities that apply to a role will depend on the breadth and nature of the role’s accountabilities. As a general guide most Engineering roles would be expected to require in the range of 1-2 Engineering capabilities (in addition to the core capabilities from the Capability Framework).
Capability Levels
There are five levels for each capability, with each level reflecting a progressive increase in complexity and skill.
An individual may require a range of capabilities at varying levels in order to perform a role effectively. The levels in the occupation specific capability set do not correspond directly to classifications, bands or grades.
Similarly, the levels in the occupation specific capability set do not correspond directly with levels in the Capability Framework.
Behavioural Indicators
A set of statements, called behavioural indicators, illustrate the type of behaviours expected at each level for each capability.
The behavioural indicators are an indicative, rather than exhaustive, list of the knowledge, skills and abilities expected at each level. Not all of the behavioural indicators may have application to every role. Although a majority of the indicators for the level should apply:
there may be behaviours expected of the role that are not covered in the list
there may be some indicators in the list that are not relevant for a particular role.
To determine the appropriate capability level for a particular role:
read the list of behavioural indicators for each level holistically, and identify the level that is the best fit for the role
exercise judgement in deciding which behavioural indicators are important for recruitment and performance assessment, and which indicators are not relevant.
Qualifications and other role requirements
The Engineering Capability Framework describes behaviours but does not specify qualifications.
If a qualification or professional membership is an essential requirement for a role, this remains as a pre-requisite for employment, and should be incorporated into the “Essential requirements” section of the role description, and the recruitment process.
How should agencies choose between capabilities when creating a role description?
The capabilities to be applied to a role will form the basis for assessment processes in filling the role, and a reference point for learning and development activities.
The person who performs the role may possess other capabilities not included in the role description: however, the role description should include only the capabilities that are fundamentally important for effective performance of the role.
Role Descriptions will require review at regular intervals such as when a vacancy occurs, agencies priorities change, or as part of broader workforce planning.
How should agencies choose a level of capability for a role description?
The level of each capability identified from the Engineering Capability Framework should be identified based on the role’s:
Primary Purpose
Key Accountabilities
Key Challenges; and
Key Relationships.
The capability levels are unlikely to change unless these aspects of the role change.
When are Engineering capabilities included in a role description?
Many roles in the sector are adequately covered by the capabilities described in the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework.
Engineering capabilities will be included in a role description when specialised Engineering occupational knowledge, skill and abilities are required to effectively perform the role.
The following indicators may assist in determining whether a role requires occupation specific capabilities:
the work clearly requires specialised, Engineering occupation specific knowledge, skill and/or ability
specialised, Engineering occupation specific work occupies a large part of the role
the job title is strongly associated with the Engineering function
the ‘Primary Purpose’, ‘Key Accountabilities’, and ‘Key Challenges’ contained in the role description indicate a need for Engineering occupation specific capabilities to perform the role effectively.
Is there a requirement that all Engineering capabilities be selected as focus capabilities?
Some Engineering capabilities may be selected as focus capabilities in addition to those selected from the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, but there is no requirement that they all be focus capabilities.
Focus capabilities are those for which an employee assigned to a role must demonstrate immediate competence.
Once an employee commences in a role they may need some development to reach the required standard for one or more of the other, non-focus capabilities.
See the Role Description Development Guideline and Capability Comparison Guide for an indicative number of focus capabilities for roles at different grades.
How should Engineering capabilities be applied to executive roles?
It is not expected that all executive Engineering roles will have Level 5 Engineering capabilities. The context of the role in the agencies will determine whether Engineering capabilities are required and, if so, the level needed for effective performance of the role.
It is expected that executive Engineering roles would, in general, have capabilities at Level 4 and Level 5, but it is feasible that – in some situations - an employee may require a capability at a higher level than their manager.
How are Engineering capabilities different from subject matter knowledge?
Engineering capabilities are transferable, professional skills, knowledge and abilities, which can be applied when working in any practice area of Engineering.
Subject matter knowledge is the knowledge that an Engineer accumulates working in a substantive area of Engineering.
Both transferable Engineering capabilities and subject matter knowledge may be required to effectively perform a role.
Subject matter knowledge requirements may be captured in the “Essential requirements” section in the role description.
How do I assess Engineering capabilities?
The recruitment and selection guides on the PSC website provide information on how to design an assessment process and select fit-for-purpose assessments that are suited to what is being assessed (i.e. the capabilities at the level required for the role) in the particular context (i.e. functional or subject matter area).
Feedback on the Engineering Capability Framework is welcome, and will be considered as part of the evaluation undertaken 12 months’ post-publication through your HR Business Partner.
As a member of a professional association or body, how do I use this framework?
Your professional engineering association may have a competency framework which aligns with the Engineering Capability Framework.
The competency frameworks often require you to demonstrate knowledge, skill, values and attitudes in order to be recognised for a particular competency.
You are encouraged to continue the professional development of your Engineering capabilities and competencies by creating targeted professional skills development plans consistent with your agencies strategic objectives and your career aspirations.
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Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
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What was Octavius's later name? I would also like to know why he is an important character
Having no legitimate children alive (his daughter Julia died in 54 BC), Julius Caesar had adopted his great-nephew Octavius as his son and main heir. Owing to his adoption, Octavius assumed the name Gaius Julius Caesar. Roman tradition dictated that he also append the surname Octavianus (Octavian) to indicate his biological family; however, no evidence exists that he ever used that name.
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Director, Global Strategy & New Business jobs in Stamford, CT
Director, Global Strategy & New Business
Posted: January 13, 2020 more jobs like this More from this Employer
WWE is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. WWE's PG, family-friendly programming is broadcast in more than 180 countries and 25 languages and reaches more than 800 million homes worldwide. The award-winning WWE Network is the first-ever direct-to-consumer premium network with more than 1.7 million subscribers. WWE has more than 1 billion social media followers. WWE is the #1 sports channel on YouTube, and the #2 most viewed channel in the world overall.
WWE's Global Strategy group partners closely with the executive team to lead critical strategic and operational initiatives across all our business lines. To support our growing pipeline of key initiatives, WWE is hiring a Director / Senior Director of Global Strategy & New Business to tackle some of the biggest questions related to new opportunities for the company.
As part of our charter, the Global Strategy group at WWE maintains a focus on 4 key pillars:
• Corporate Development (VC investments, M&A, JV, and other inorganic growth opportunities)
• Innovation (exploring opportunities to re-imagine existing businesses, and enter whitespaces and adjacencies)
• Long Term Corporate Strategy (evaluating the changing M&E landscape, identifying opportunity spaces, and ensuring WWE is positioned to win in the future)
• Internal Consulting (partnering with WWE's lines of business to strategize for growth)
While members of the Global Strategy team actively engage across all 4 key pillars, this position will focus primarily on pillars 1: Corporate Development, and 2: Innovation
This is a dynamic role that requires someone who can bring strong strategic, innovation, and corporate development experience to a fast-paced environment.
• Support long-term Inorganic growth initiatives including M&A, JVs, investments, etc.
• Drive the identification, evaluation, and structuring of acquisitions, JVs, and other investments
• Work with key functional and business stakeholders to head the diligence process, manage internal business partners, develop valuation – drive deal structure via coordination with key stakeholders including Finance, Legal, Accounting, Tax, etc.
• Lead the identification of new early stage companies that represent interesting investment opportunities for WWE, and help manage the portfolio of existing early-stage investments
• Build and maintain a network of relationships across the banking and VC community
• Manage interactions across a portfolio of companies who are synergistic, competitive, or adjacent that offer WWE unique opportunities to acquire, partner, or invest
• Collaborate with executive team to prioritize, source, evaluate, execute deals that align with our long-term Corporate Strategy
• Manage and contribute to projects which explore, evaluate and recommend strategies and tactics to support Innovation across WWE various Lines of Business (Television, Live Events, Consumer Products, Network, Digital)
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive transformational initiatives throughout the innovation lifecycle, including from idea generation through business case creation to implementation
• Analyze quantitative (e.g. market analysis, consumer trends, economic conditions, etc.) and qualitative (e.g. objections, competitive strategies, winning applications etc.) market feedback to establish strategic and tactical measures to support innovation
• Work closely with leadership from the Global Strategy team, and several functions across WWE including Analytics, Finance, Research to develop holistic recommendations
• Effectively build relationships and collaborate with team members across multiple lines of business and functional departments
• MBA required with minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience in top-tier investment banking, private equity, strategic consulting, strategic planning / corporate development, business development, or innovation strategy
• Deep understanding of and experience in the Media & Entertainment industry preferred – familiarity with Digital Media, OTT / DTC distribution a plus
• Meaningful experience with early-stage investments and M&A – demonstrable experience supporting deals from beginning through execution
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical ability with exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated direct team leadership experience in similar consulting / banking / strategy environments, and indirect team leadership of cross-functional resources
• Proven ability to independently drive all facets of a strategy project from identifying the question, structuring and performing complex analyses, and developing models and presentations
• Ability to rapidly identify the key drivers of a business issue and develop / lead analyses that produce actionable insights
• Intellectual curiosity, with an interest in the sports, media and entertainment industries - ability to synthesize key market developments to develop strategic implications for WWE
• Passion for exploring and understanding new technologies to drive innovation
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Outstanding ability to build consensus around direction and effectively lead discussions toward resolution
• Strong experience interacting with and presenting to senior executives
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence. Diplomatic, with an ability to adjust approach according to audience
• Openness to an environment of active developmental feedback and coaching from peers and managers, with desire to learn and grow rapidly
• This position may require travel, but expectation that role will operate primarily from WWE Headquarters in Stamford, CT
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General and pediatric 'Treat All' policies lead to increased ART initiation among youth
CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
A new study published as "Editor's Choice" in The Journal of Infectious Diseases found that expansion of HIV treatment eligibility to include those under age 15 led to large and significant increases in initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) within 30 days of enrollment in care among 10- to 14-year-olds living with HIV.
Led by Olga Tymejczyk and Ellen Brazier of the Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, the study used real-world longitudinal service delivery data from HIV clinics in seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa, all members of the global IeDEA research consortium: Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, and Zambia. All of the countries in the study adopted general universal test and treat, or Treat All, policies in 2016--policies that made all people living with HIV eligible for immediate treatment, regardless of CD4 count or clinical symptoms. Prior to adopting general Treat All policies in 2016, Uganda and Zambia had also adopted pediatric-specific Treat All policies in 2013, which extended treatment eligibility to all children younger than 15 years.
Using a regression discontinuity design, the study found large increases in rapid ART initiation among young adolescents following the adoption of Treat All policies. In Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Malawi, and Rwanda, where "Treat All" policies were adopted in 2016, there was a 23.4 percentage point increase in rapid ART initiation among young adolescents. In Uganda and Zambia in 2013, there was a 11.2 percentage point increase in rapid ART initiation following the adoption of pediatric Treat All policies.
Given the study design, these increases in rapid ART initiation can be interpreted as the effect of expanded treatment eligibility guidelines for a population that has proven hard to reach with HIV care.
"Our findings are clinically important because young adolescents living with HIV in these settings often do not initiate ART until they are at advanced stages of HIV disease," said Tymejczyk. "Getting them on treatment faster after they enroll in HIV care could help lower disproportionately high HIV mortality rates in this age group."
The researchers emphasize, however, that as more follow-up data become available, it will be important to assess whether these young adolescent patients remain on treatment and achieve viral suppression.
"We also need to do more to shorten the time from HIV infection to diagnosis and enrollment in HIV care," said Brazier. "Most of those enrolling into HIV care between the ages of 10-14 years are thought to have acquired the infection perinatally. While it is encouraging that Treat All has improved their access to HIV treatment, we need to understand and address barriers to timely diagnosis and enrollment in HIV among this age group."
NIAID award numbers U01AI096299 and U01AI069924, and NICHHD, NIDA, NCI, and NIMH award number U01AI069911
Ellen Brazier
Ellen.Brazier@sph.cuny.edu
About the Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health at the City University of New York.
The CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) was founded on the notion that substantial improvements in population health can be efficiently achieved through better implementation of existing strategies, policies, and interventions across multiple sectors. We study how to translate and scale-up evidence-based interventions and policies within clinical and community settings in order to improve population health and reduce health disparities. CUNY ISPH. Pursing population health gains through better implementation. http://www.cunyisph.org. Follow us on Twitter: @CUNYISPH.
About the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy
The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) is committed to teaching, research and service that creates a healthier New York City and helps promote equitable, efficient and evidence-based solutions to pressing health problems facing cities around the world. For more information, visit sph.cuny.edu.
Tymejczyk O, Brazier E, Wools-Kaloustian K, Davies M, Dilorenzo M, Edmonds A, Vreeman R, Bolton C, Twizere C, Okoko N, Phiri S, Nakigozi G, Lelo P, von Groote P, Sohn AH, Nash D, on behalf of the IeDEA Consortium, Impact of Universal Antiretroviral Treatment Eligibility on Rapid Treatment Initiation Among Young Adolescents with Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Sub-Saharan Africa, The Journal of Infectious Diseases, , jiz547, https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiz547
Ariana Costakes
ariana.costakes@sph.cuny.edu
@CUNYSPH
http://sph.cuny.edu
https://sph.cuny.edu/2019/12/03/treat-all-youth/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiz547
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NIGEL FARAGE, UKIP party leader stated in his party’s annual conference in Donacaster on September 25 ,that he wanted his members to prioritise their aims to winning a ‘no vote’ in the upcoming referendum on Britain’s membership of the European Union.
The party leader has asked activists to “put country before party” as this is a “unique opportunity” for them to get the country back.
Mr Farage claimed that an exit from the EU was “dearer to my heart” than UKIP, and prompted his members to put everything into securing a “no vote” which is scheduled to be held before the end of 2017.
When the subject of migration was brought to the limelight,Mr Farage stated that he had indicated “ EU policy would lead to an exodus of “biblical proportions” and that, “no one listened to him.”
He then remarked that the EU’s “appalling mishandling” of the crisis would mean Britain would not vote to join the union today if it had the choice.
UKIP secured nearly four million votes in May’s general election but only claimed one Westminster seat.
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McDonald's in Gallagher Retail park accused of not doing enough about litter
McDonald's has been urged to improve its rubbish clean-up oprations at the drive-thru at Gallagher Retail Park
Henryk ZientekBusiness Correspondent
Litter strewn across the car park at Gallagher Retail Park, Waterloo (Image: handout)
A fast food restaurant has been urged to do more to tackle litter left behind by thoughtless customers.
The McDonald’s drive-thru at Gallagher Retail Park, Wakefield Road, Waterloo, has been accused of failing to tackle litter thrown from cars by customers dropping by to pick up their burgers and chips.
A resident in nearby Fenay Bridge Road said: “People come to the drive-thru and chuck the rubbish out of the cars onto the road. McDonald’s has a litter picker every morning, but by the time the guy arrives – and if it is windy – the rubbish is all over the place.”
Rubbish strewn around includes paper cups, paper bags, cardboard drinks trays and food containers.
The resident, who did not wish to be named, said: “We have been living here for a year and we complained a year ago about the rubbish coming down Fenay Bridge Road. They agreed to extend their litter pick to our road, but there’s litter every morning.”
He said there was no excuse for littering, adding: “I use the drive-thru to get a coffee in the mornings and my wife goes there to get a treat for the kids and brings it home. People should take their litter home or find a bin for it.
“But there’s only one bin, which is chock-full. There are nowhere near enough litter bins. McDonald’s should be doing a lot more than they’re are doing.”
A McDonald’s spokesperson said: “As a business it is of the utmost important to us be a good neighbour and we are committed to playing our part in tackling rubbish, which includes our long-standing support of various Keep Britain Tidy campaigns around the country.
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“The restaurant team in our Gallagher Retail Park restaurant has always conducted regular litter picks around the restaurant and will continue to do so.”
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The retail park is also occupied by traders including Home Bargains, Aldi, M&S Simply Food and Pets at Home.
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NSN unveils EV-DO Advanced
When Qualcomm cancelled the 4G roadmap for CDMA, called UMB (Universal Mobile Broadband), it seemed the community would move rapidly to LTE, as flagwaver Verizon Wireless is doing. However, many other operators still want to extend the performance of their CDMA EV-DO networks for as long as possible, and Nokia Siemens says there is life in the technology yet.
The vendor has announced an offering called EV-DO Advanced, which like its equivalents in the HSPA segment will deliver increased data capacity and efficiency before the operator needs to migrate to LTE or new spectrum. It is promising a software upgrade which will be rolled out by a “leading operator” and should boost data capacity by up to 40% in loaded cells. This is compatible with existing Rev A devices.
“We are fully focused on technologies that enable a superior mobile broadband experience, and EV-DO Advanced is one such development. It is a major driver of CDMA evolution and adding this to our portfolio reflects our strong commitment to the technology standard,” said Scott Mottonen, head of NSN's CDMA/LTE business line. “By dynamically adding network capacity where and when it is needed through an incremental, selective and cost-effective upgrade, EV-DO Advanced addresses growing demand for data.”
Since acquiring the network assets of Motorola Solutions last year, NSN has gained a place in the CDMA space – as Ericsson did with its purchase of Nortel divisions. Both companies were primarily motivated by the need to gain a foothold in major CDMA carriers which were planning LTE migrations.
But outside the US, most CDMA cellcos would prefer a gradual upgrade path, which will see their 3G networks enhanced even as they build out LTE in hotzones – the same pattern commonly seen in the GSM world. Even some carriers which had planned a swift move to 4G, notably MetroPCS, are now opting for a parallel EV-DO update.
It is also boosting its HSPA+ range, and says it has demonstrated new features to improve smartphone performance. It is the first vendor to implement a bundle of standards-based features known as Continuous Packet Connectivity (CPC). By reducing network interference, this can provide up to five times more uplink capacity and allow operators to support more smart-phone users on their networks. The result could be a 60% increase in data rate and 15% better device battery life.
Levels of network interference rise as more customers use always-on applications with high amounts of signalling. CPC reduces uplink interference and that enables more users to be supported on the air interface. CPC also reduces downlink interference.
“High network interference levels pose a serious challenge to network capacity, considerably limiting the number of smart-phone users that operators can add to their HSPA+ networks. These challenges are magnified with the ongoing rise in smartphone penetration,” said Keith Sutton, head of the W-CDMA business line at NSN.
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THE WRAP: NSN sacks 17k, IDA gets power boost
Nov 25, 2011 5:38am
It was the week that saw NSN make plans to sack 17,000 staff, as Singapore’s regulator gained the power to split up companies and the US began formally investigating Chinese equipment vendors.
Nokia Siemens chief Rajeev Suri revealed plans this week to restructure the company over the next two years after failing to drag itself out of the red in 2011.
NSN will switch its focus to mobile broadband networks and managed services, sell businesses deemed to be non-core, or manage them for value and shave €1 billion from the firm’s operating costs. That also means slashing 17,000 jobs along the way.
It was also the week that Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA Singapore) was granted new regulatory powers after the Singapore parliament amended the nation's Telecommunications Act, including giving the telecom minister the right to order the structural separation of an operator.
Under the new law, the government will also allow takeover of a telecom service by a third-party in the event of insolvency by the owner, and the IDA will have tougher powers in imposing fines. The IDA pledges to wield its new powers only as a last resort.
The week also spelled more headaches for Chinese telecoms equipment vendors hoping to crack the US market, after a US government committee launched a full investigation into the potential security threat of such companies.
The House permanent select committee on intelligence (HPSCI) said it will review the extent to which the vendors provide the Chinese government with the opportunity to more effectively conduct online espionage. China’s commerce minister called on the US government not to “politicize trade issues”.
Chinese vendors weren’t the only ones under investigation this week – FCC chairman Julias Genachowski calling a hearing to evaluate AT&T's $39 billion (€29.4 billion) bid to acquire T-Mobile USA.
Genachowski expressed concerns that the deal would be against the interest of consumers and significantly diminish competition, the Wall Street Journal reported. The move comes after the US Department of Justice sued to block the deal in September.
There was even more investigation action in India this week, as the Central Bureau of Investigation raided the offices of Bharti Airtel and Vodafone in a probe into new allegations of spectrum allocation conspiracies.
Coincidentally, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Essar, as well as Idea Cellular, called on the government this week to refund their 3G license payments if domestic 3G roaming pacts are declared illegal.
There was some good news this week for Chinese and Indian device makers. Gartner claims that Chinese vendor G’five and Indian manufacturers Karbonn Mobile and Micromax, occupy the top five in India’s device sales chart behind market leader Nokia and second place Samsung. Local players are weakening the efforts of major global brands in the market by focusing on low-end devices.
Meanwhile, China – which now has 950 million mobile users – is now the world's biggest smartphone market by volume, having taken the crown from the US in the third quarter, according to analysts, although the US still leads the world in terms of quarterly smartphone sales revenue.
And finally, it was the week that Web porn giants sued ICANN and domain name registrar ICM Registry over the creation of the .xxx TLD.
Manwin Licensing and Digital Playground are accusing the bodies of acting anti-competitively and ICM of abusing its position. They claim the TLD forces owners of trademarks and domain names to purchase expensive "defensive registration" from ICM to prevent cyber-squatting. The lawsuit isn’t entirely unexpected – a number of big-name adult brands have criticized the .xxx TLD and ICM’s status as sole registrar. Hustler president Michael Klein said earlier this year that his company would not be “shaken down” by ICM to protect its IP and would sue ICM if it sells any of Hustler’s trademarks to a third party.
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Guus Hiddink rues dropped points as Chelsea falter again
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London | Updated: January 15, 2016 9:51:32 PM
Chelsea interim coach Guus Hiddink lamented two dropped points as the champions' hopes of clawing their way back up the Premier League table were dented by a 2-2 home draw with West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday.
Chelsea interim coach Guus Hiddink lamented two dropped points as the champions’ hopes of clawing their way back up the Premier League table were dented by a 2-2 home draw with West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday.
A tap-in by Cesar Azpilicueta and an own goal by Gareth McAuley were cancelled out either side of halftime by fine strikes from outside the box by Craig Gardner and James McClean.
“Soccer-José Mourinho has no agreement with Manchester United – Sky report”
Benteke scores late to give Liverpool 1-1 draw with Chelsea
Chelsea celebrated like they have won the title and not Leicester City: Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane
Struggling Chelsea, who were hovering just above the relegation zone until recently, are now unbeaten in five league games, a run which began immediately after the departure of Jose Mourinho, the most successful manager in the club’s history.
But they remain in the bottom half of the table and their only chance of silverware this season lies elsewhere.
Hiddink said the prospect of claiming one of the four Champions League spots was looking harder.
“As long as it is possible to get, mathematically, the fourth position in the Champions League, then we go for it,” he told reporters.
“But then we have to win all the games at home at least.”
Hiddink said in his programme notes that the club was taking the FA Cup “very seriously”.
The London club will also fight for a place in the Champions League last eight against Paris Saint Germain when the competition resumes next month.
West Brom coach Tony Pulis praised his players for getting back into the match.
“The lads worked hard enough as a team and as a group to get something out of the game,” he said.
Guus Hiddink rues dropped points as Chelsea falter again
Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea: Spurs lose their heads and Premier League title chances
1Real Madrid, Atletico to appeal against FIFA transfer sanctions
2James McClean strikes late as West Brom deny Chelsea win in PL
3David Beckham honoured at UNICEF Ball
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Firm plans rice, cassava production
This Day | August 11, 2008
By Christopher Isiguzo
EBONYI, Nigeria - A United Kingdom agro-based firm, Transfor-mation Agrictech has said plan are in the pipeline to tackle the lingering food crisis in four states of Abia, Rivers, Delta and Ebonyi, through by revolutionalised agriculture, which would culminate in the massive production of rice and cassava for both domestic use and export purposes.
Speaking during a courtesy call on Governor Martin Elechi at the Government House, Abakliki, Chairman of the company, Mr. Steve Lilny who led a seven-man team that included the immediate past chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Rural Development, Hon. Darlington Okereke noted that already they had signed several Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the other states, outside Ebonyi State.
While noting that they are currently working in partnership with some Vietnamese, Lilny stated that they were only seeking for an allocation of a minimum of 10,000 hectares of land from each of the states to carry out the programme, adding that a good number of international Finance agencies have already mapped out huge fund for the project that he said will require no other financial input by the state government or the host communities.
While stating that one of the most exciting aspect of the project is that the investment will employ over 4,000 people in any 10,000 hectares with supporting 1000 Vietanmese agriculture trainers, Lilny said the private/public partnership agriculture would grow crops like rice cassava, fish and other crops in commercial quantity that will be exported to other Africa countries and help solve the world food crisis, adding that 20 per cent of every annual profit will be plugged back to the host communities, in form of provision of any infrastructure of their choice.
“The motive is to develop the country we work and work in cooperation with the people and government. The ultimate is to help people know what they are doing. What we do is to teach communities how to grow cassava, rice or and other crops in collaboration with our Vietnamese partners,” Lilny noted.
He continued: “We are bringing mechanisation to work efficiently, to employ every member of the community that will be trained by 1, 000 Vietnamese farmers in every 10, 000 hectares of land.
“After the war, Vietnam became the poorest nation on earth. Now 32 years after, it has grown to become the second largest producers of rice in the world after China and by so has increased their social life.
“Not only shall we produce boundless food but employ and plug back 20 per cent in infrastructure. The community will decide their priority- water, electricity or roads. The contract is for 25 years and we have finance agencies,” said Lilny.
Both the state deputy Governor, Prof. Chigozie Ogbu, who represented the governor at the event and Okereke expressed willingness to support the project. Okereke in particular said he was attracted to the proposal because of its employment potential.
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On October 24, 2012, the committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application supplement to expand the indications for use of the Selenia Dimensions 3D System with C-View Software Module, sponsored by Hologic, Inc. The Selenia Dimensions 3D System is currently approved for breast cancer screening and diagnosis. The screening exam can consist of field digital mammography (FFDM) alone or the combination of FFDM with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT). The new C-View Software Module can generate synthetic 2D images from the DBT data. Hologic requests to expand the indications for use to allow the combination of DBT with synthetic 2D images to be used as another exam option for breast cancer screening.
Location: Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg Related News Links: Not Available
On April 11, 2012, the committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on information related to a premarket approval application for the Automated Breast Ultrasound (ABUS) scanning device, sponsored by U–Systems, Inc. The ABUS scanning device is intended to increase breast cancer detection in asymptomatic dense-breasted women following a negative screening mammogram. On April 12, 2012, during session I, the committee will discuss and make recommendations regarding the 515(i) order issued by FDA on April 9, 2009 (74 FR 16214), for breast transilluminators, one of the remaining preamendments class III devices. On July 18, 1995 (60 FR 36639), FDA published a Final Rule that misbranded breast transilluminators and effectively placed them in class III based on the recommendation of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Devices Panel, which concluded there were no published studies or clinical data demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of this device. The committee discussion will include a review of the present literature to assess the current knowledge of breast transilluminators and determine if sufficient safety and effectiveness data are available to support reclassification of breast transilluminators.
On September 24, 2010, the committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for the Selenia C Digital Breast Tomosynthesis System, sponsored by Hologic, Inc. The Selenia C Digital Breast Tomosynthesis System is intended for use in the same clinical applications as traditional mammographic systems.
On March 4 and 5, 2008, the committee intends to discuss and make recommendations about computer aided detection and diagnosis (CAD) devices for radiological images, e.g., mammograms, chest x-rays, and computed tomography (CT) images of the lungs or colon. There will be a general discussion focusing on the general methodologies for CAD, including how CAD devices are used in clinical decision-making, how the devices are tested, and the information needed to properly assess their safety and effectiveness. The general discussion will be followed by specific discussions related to mammography CAD devices, colon CAD devices, and lung CAD devices. These discussions will include how the different types of CAD devices are used and the literature published regarding these devices, with focus on testing issues related to the different devices.
Available Materials: 3/4/08 Agenda 3/5/08 Agenda 3/4/08 Questions 3/5/08 Questions 3/4/08 Briefing Info 3/5/08 Briefing Info 3/4/08 Roster 3/5/08 Roster Additional Materials 1 Additional Materials 2
The committee will hear a presentation explaining FDA's Critical Path Initiative and a presentation by the Office of Surveillance and Biometrics in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health outlining their responsibility for the review of postmarket study design. Subsequently, FDA will present key points for the committee to consider for the reclassification of full field digital mammography (FFDM) systems from Class III to Class II devices. The committee will discuss and make recommendations on the reclassification of FFDMs.
Location: Holiday Inn Related News Links: Not Available
The committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for a computer aided detection device that identifies nodules in CT images of the lung.
Location: Gaithersburg Marriott Related News Links: Not Available
Available Materials: 2/3/04 Agenda 2/3/04 Briefing Info 2/3/04 Roster
The committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for a device that produces a computerized thermal image of the breast of women recommended for biopsy.
Location: HOL - Gaithersburg, MD Related News Links: Not Available
Available Materials: 12/10/02 Agenda 12/10/02 Questions 12/10/02 Briefing Info
The committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for a computer-aided detection (CAD) device for identifying regions of interest in chest radiographs.
Location: Rockville, MD Related News Links: Not Available
The committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for an embolic radiation therapy device.
Location: Rockville, MD. Related News Links: Not Available
On December 16, 1999, the committee will discuss, make recommendations, and vote on a premarket approval application for a digital mammography device.
Location: DoubleTree Hotel Rockville, MD. Related News Links: Not Available
The committee will discuss bone strength assessment, with focus on the use of gender-specific and race-specific databases in assessing fracture risk and their applicability to bone densitometry and sonometry device labeling.
Location: Corporate Bldg. Related News Links: Not Available
To discuss, make recommendations and vote on premarket approval applications for a caries detection device (P980025) and a trans-spectral impedance (breast) scanner (P970033). To discuss and make suggestions for changes to the existing 510(k) guidance document for digital mammography devices.
Location: Unknown Related News Links: Not Available
To discuss and make recommendations and vote on a premarket approval application (P970058) for a computer aided detection system for screening mammograms, and to hold a closed briefing session.
Radiological Panel
The committee discussed Optison (FS069) for the use in patients with suboptimal echocardiograms to opacify the left ventricle and to improve the delineation of the left ventricular endocardial borders.
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Finland for foodies: Nordic ingredients, talented chefs delight diners
These restaurants in Helsinki, Porvoo and Turku use native ingredients like spruce tips, reindeer, sea buckthorn berries and pumpkin.
Finland for foodies: Nordic ingredients, talented chefs delight diners These restaurants in Helsinki, Porvoo and Turku use native ingredients like spruce tips, reindeer, sea buckthorn berries and pumpkin. Check out this story on floridatoday.com: https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/experience/food-and-wine/2019/01/15/finland-restaurants/2569392002/
Lauren Mowery, Special to USA TODAY Published 7:46 a.m. ET Jan. 15, 2019
Must-visit restaurants in Finland
Since opening in 2017, Chapter has won numerous accolades, including being named Helsinki’s best new restaurant. Chef Juho Ekegren employs local Finnish and seasonal products. Chapter
In the Punavuori district of Helskinki, Inari departs from Finland for Korea. Plates are small and largely devoid of meat. Inari
At Juuri, chef Jukka Nykänen serves the Finnish version of tapas called “sapas.” Pekka Kastari
At Kakolanruusu, Turku’s latest restaurant, diners tuck into large shared plates of fire-cooked veggies, fish and meat. Kakolanruusu
Kaskis has reigned as the hottest table in Turku since opening in 2014. The food reaches beyond Finland to encompass Scandinavian flavors and ideas. Pasi Leino
The trend of pride in seasonal Finnish ingredients is perhaps best embodied at Ora in Helsinki. Owner/chef Sasu Laukkonen cooks and chats with guests throughout the evening. marko.fi
The trend of pride in seasonal Finnish ingredients is perhaps best embodied at Ora in Helsinki. Owner/chef Sasu Laukkonen cooks and chats with guests throughout the evening. Anton Sucksdorff
The trend of pride in seasonal Finnish ingredients is perhaps best embodied at Ora in Helsinki. Owner/chef Sasu Laukkonen cooks and chats with guests throughout the evening. Ora
In the lower level of Hotel Onni in Porvoo, SicaPelle chef Simona Milazzo showcases the flavors of Sicily. It might seem odd to find an Italian-inspired restaurant in a tiny Finnish fishing village, yet Milazzo deftly blends the ingredients of her new home with those of her former. Sicapelle
Sinne occupies a large, contemporary space just outside Porvoo's Old Town. Like many of his colleagues pushing the boundaries of Finnish ingredients, chef and owner Kai Kallio works with wild and foraged, as well as sustainably harvested, products. Sinne
The dishes at Smör in Turku explore Finland’s regional bounty, from wild pike drawn from the lakes to duck breast in cep sauce sourced from the forest. Smör
Kakola, a craft brewery started by a young family, just opened in Turku. Markus Lehto fotoni.org
Blanketed in taiga forest, speckled with a thousand lakes, ringed with rocky islands, Finland is a wilderness landscape rich in contrasts. Yet in the recent past, Finnish chefs looked outward instead of inward for culinary inspiration.
Now, young cooks and the wine-curious who worked in the restaurant industry abroad have returned home with new ideas and pride in their heritage. A prime feature of many contemporary Finnish menus is use of native ingredients like spruce tips, reindeer, sea buckthorn berries and pumpkin. And the insistence on seasonal fare forces new heights of creativity in pickling and preservation due to the long, cold winter months.
In tandem has been a growing appreciation for wine and its interplay with Finnish food. Native flavors are clean, earthy, tangy and often delicate. Thus, cool-climate whites and reds with firm acid backbones from Austria and Germany populate lists. With consideration for the environment a cornerstone of new Nordic ethos, natural, organic and biodynamic wines dominate many of the younger restaurants’ wine programs.
And if you’re still looking for reasons to book a flight, consider that restaurants are design-forward, reservations aren’t too hard to come by (the population is small), and tasting menus for world-class food are still cheaper than in Copenhagen. Is Finland the new Denmark? Get there soon to find out.
Founded in 1550 by Sweden’s King Gustavus Vasa, Finland’s capital has earned international credibility for its design industry. Now, it can add “robust dining scene” to the resume. Despite a population of around 630,000, Helsinki boast five restaurants with one Michelin star: Grön, Demo, Olo, Ask and Ora. Off the overnight flight, I went straight to lunch.
My first repast in Finland: Chapter, for three courses with wine for about $30. The space, eminently Nordic in its clean minimalist, was empty. Maybe I’d missed the lunch crowd? The server brought out a plate of bread stained pink: sourdough with fermented beetroot folded inside. This loaf, outrageously delicious with a slick of salted house-made butter, set the benchmark by which all other bread would be judged. The rest of the food wowed, too. Like a main of sliced pork, luscious with fat and melted herb compound butter; an accompaniment of local spelt spun into porridge slick with green pumpkin oil; and dishes beautifully plated on hand-thrown-ceramics. Since opening in 2017, Chapter has won numerous accolades, including being named Helsinki’s best new restaurant. The young chef, Juho Ekegren, employed local Finnish and seasonal products, a trend I’d trace through Finnish fine dining through the week.
That trend of pride in seasonal Finnish ingredients is perhaps best embodied at Ora. Owner/chef Sasu Laukkonen, a gregarious two-legged encyclopedia of the country’s edible history, cooks and chats with guests throughout the evening. This personal touch, in an intimate space of only two dozen seats, helps connect diners to Laukkonen’s complex techniques. Spare décor further focuses attention on each plate and wine pairing. The degustation menu changes with Earth’s orbit, though spelt, reindeer and nettles make frequent appearances. During my visit in September, I marveled at an end-of-season carrot. A simple root turned into an exquisite bite through a multi-step process involving caramelization of syrups, browning of butters, and spiking of vinegars with marigolds. Laukkonen excels at food that’s creative and pretty but satisfying. Don’t miss his wine pairings, as eclectic and inventive as his food. He matched a fragrant, smoky Listán Negro from the Canary Islands with the carrot to sublime result. He’s earned one Michelin star for his efforts.
Further testament to Finland’s new food culture as defined by the recapturing and modernizing of heritage foods is Juuri. Chef Jukka Nykänen declared one of the great challenges of today to be “preserving local food traditions in a world that is under the yoke of globalization and change.” In response, Nykänen and team bill themselves as “culinary archaeologists.” Indeed, lunch at their restaurant, where the Finnish version of tapas called “sapas” was first coined, is a journey through flavors of the hinterland. I leapt from a traditional porridge of buckwheat topped with savory chanterelles, sour cream and egg yolk to lamb sausage with marinated cucumbers, followed by lake perch in hollandaise flavored deeply with fish bones. Juuri has its own line of beer and a wine list encapsulating the chef’s interest in the intersection of tradition and innovation. Take a side-by-side pairing of chardonnays, the first a classic expression from Jura, the second a skin-contact version from Croatia, rich from five years on the lees.
In the Punavuori district, Inari departs from Finland for Korea. Kim Mikkola and Evelyn Kim are co-owners and experienced chefs, with time at both Copenhagen’s Noma and Helsinki’s Ora. Evelyn’s American-Korean roots intertwined with a California upbringing further informs their cooking. Building off Finnish ingredients, Mikkola and Kim weave in flavors of her ancestry – for example, fermenting kimchi from local radish. Plates are small and largely devoid of meat. Wine pairings focus on natural and organic producers, an ethos that works well with the food’s clean, bright and savory flavors. The interior, dark and half-submerged below the street, feels like a secret, though one that won’t stay hidden for long.
Welcome to the SuperShe Island, a female-only retreat in Finland
Kristina Roth used to run a multi-million dollar consulting business. She sold that business and created SuperShe, a community of women who help each other live healthy and empowered lives. Roth bought an island in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Finland to serve as SuperShe's headquarters as well as a retreat for members of the society. The SuperShe Island opened June 23. No men are allowed on the island. SuperShe
Guests on the SuperShe Island get massages and facial. SuperShe
Guests on the female-only SuperShe Island off Finland can participate in several activities such as kayaking. SuperShe
Guests on the SuperShe Island off the coast of Finland participate in various types of yoga. SuperShe
SuperShe promotes healthy living with activities such as yoga on the female-only island off Finland. SuperShe
The SuperShe Island can accommodate 10 guests. The agenda includes motivational speakers. SuperShe
The SuperShe Island accommodates 10 guests. It will be open from May to September. The island has four renovated cabins. SuperShe
Guests on the SuperShe Island dine on farm-to-table and Paleo cuisine. SuperShe
Up the coast 30 miles east of Helsinki sits charming Porvoo. The tiny town embodies all a tourist imagines coastal Finland to be. Founded 800 years ago, it’s also Finland’s second oldest city. Think red riverfront houses trimmed in black, cobblestone streets filled with historic timber buildings, and secret gardens tucked behind rambling alleys. It also boasts two excellent destination restaurants.
In the lower level of Hotel Onni, SicaPelle chef Simona Milazzo showcases the flavors of Sicily. It might seem odd to find an Italian-inspired restaurant in a tiny Finnish fishing village, yet Milazzo deftly blends the ingredients of her new home with those of her former. With a slather of creamy ricotta or still-warm mozzarella di bufala on a slice of house-baked bread, it felt disorienting eating Italian in Finland. Indeed, it’s easy to forget where you are: Each dining room, of which there are several, incorporates elements of the Old World – dark paneled walls, tapered candles in brass candlesticks, rough-hewn floors – with playful contemporary photography. But I’m reminded I’m firmly in Finland when the tender lamb and braised pork arrive with spelt and rutabaga. The excellent, tightly edited wine list focuses on Old World artisans from cooler climates and organic/biodynamic farms.
Sinne occupies a large, contemporary space just outside Old Town. The high ceilings, picture windows and industrial-chic décor feel a world apart from the precious heart of the city. But such a venue gives chef and owner Kai Kallio freedom to wander with the food. Sinne offers a la carte menus, plus brunch and a chef’s table experience. The latter is where guests experience Kallio’s point of view. Like many of his colleagues pushing the boundaries of Finnish ingredients, he works with wild and foraged, as well as sustainably harvested, products. On a clear sunny afternoon, Kallio sautéed reindeer sweetbreads with herb butter. Kallio also gives great thought to the wine selection, covering the Old World classics from Germany, Italy and France as well as several less common dessert wines like Maury, Pineau des Charentes, and Tokaji Szamorodni.
Dream homes for sale in Helsinki, Finland
For $1.9 million, buyers can have this modern and functional villa with a master bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet in Helsinki, Finland. Sotheby's International Realty
For $1.9 million, buyers can have this modern villa. Sotheby's International Realty
This $1.6 million house in Helsinki, Finland, has high ceilings, three bedrooms, and a spa and sauna. Sotheby's International Realty
For $600,000, this flat in the Urheilukatu neighborhood in Helsinki is about a 10 minute tram ride from downtown. Sotheby’s International Realty
This $5 million house in Helsinki has more than 4,000 square feet of space and a waterfront setting. Sotheby's International Realty
This $5 million home has separate bedrooms with walk-in closets and bathrooms and a guest suite. It also has a large and open living room with the kitchen and dining area nearby. Sotheby's International Realty
Though Helsinki doesn’t squeeze you the way other big metropolises like London or New York do, Turku still wins for its livable vibe. It’s walkable, bikeable and dog- and kid-friendly. Lots of young people have moved in, helping drive the growing food and drink scene. A new craft brewery, Kakola, just opened, started by a young family, and several more places are on the horizon. It even has its own Food & Wine Festival each summer.
Smör means butter in Swedish. Turku, being on Finland’s west coast and an easy ferry ride from Sweden, retains deep ties to its neighbor. Swedish, in fact, is an official language. So, it was apropos to kick off dinner with a fresh-baked bread of sourdough and barley, slathered in fresh-churned butter. A crisp G&T with arctic gin and blueberries further set the tone. Each dish explored Finland’s regional bounty, from wild pike drawn from the lakes to duck breast in cep sauce sourced from the forest. The sommelier focused on fresh, lively wines from cooler European regions like Germany and Austria. “Because they’re elegant and acid-driven and those wines work best with food that’s delicate” she explained. I couldn’t agree more. The setting, inside a series of vaulted cellar rooms in the ground floor of an old stone building, fit the refinement of the food.
Kaskis has reigned as the hottest table in Turku since opening in 2014. A team of young men sought to create a fun ambiance that incorporated seasonal food with serious technique. Clearly, they’ve achieved the desired result: On my mid-week visit, the small space was completely jammed with bright-eyed patrons, scenesters and international tourists. The buzzy vibe compensates for the no-frills approach to décor, though local textiles on the seats caught my eye. The food reaches beyond Finland to encompass Scandinavian flavors and ideas, with mushrooms from Finnish forests making appearances for as long as nature complies. The four-course tasting menu comes at a fair price at around $60; the wine pairing, an even better deal at $35 for a restaurant that’s won a slew of awards, including first Finnish restaurant outside Helsinki with a recommendation in the Michelin Guide.
An old prison provides the site for Turku’s latest restaurant, though there’s nothing gimmicky about it. Kakolanruusu, a reference to the rose tattoos inked on former prisoners’ arms, was still a physical work-in-progress in September. But the concept behind the food and wine has been established since opening in 2017. The goal: to have the largest open-fire pit in Finland. The menu is a departure from its founders’ other restaurant, Kaskis. At Kakolanruusu, diners tuck into large shared plates of fire-cooked veggies, fish and meat. The best bite of the night? Lapland potato mash. Creamy, earthy, full-flavored: I thought of writing a poem about the deep satisfaction derived from the elusive arctic potato. Though temporary, the restaurant’s series of dining rooms felt permanent, beautifully designed down to the lovely antique gold silverware by Pinti. In early 2019, the venue will move into permanent digs in the old stone walls of the jailhouse.
These log cabins from Finland are surprisingly sleek
Helsinki-based company Pluspuu offers 11 customizable models of modern log homes and sauna cabins that start at $18,000. Pluspuu
The Kustavi has a monopitch roof, high windows and ceilings, two sheltered terraces, and a master bedroom with either a tall panoramic window or a sliding door. Pluspuu
Kustavi is available in sizes that range from 1,291 to 1,340 square feet. Pluspuu
Large glass walls installed within a column-and-beam structure bring in plenty of sunlight, and frame spectacular views for Airisto. Pluspuu
The Airisto model, which has a wide, raised interior platform and a sauna that’s easily accessible via a covered terrace, comes in sizes between 904 and 1,356 square feet. Pluspuu
Iniö has a high-ceilinged terrace, and is fitted with generous floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room and dining area that bring in plenty of natural light. Pluspuu
Available in sizes that range from 872 to 1,076 square feet, Iniö makes for a spacious holiday or permanent residence. Pluspuu
The contemporary Isokari is composed of two buildings that share a roof. The shared roof creates an efficient terrace between the two structures. Pluspuu
Isokari comes with an optional sauna building, but if you don’t need a sauna, this structure can be transformed into two bedrooms with toilets. The Isokari ranges from 818 to 1,227 square feet. Pluspuu
Available in sizes that range from 646 to 850 square feet, the Jurmo model has a sheltered terrace at one end that’s great for outdoor barbecues or a summer kitchen. Pluspuu
A perfect example of a clean-lined, Scandinavian home, Jurmo has an efficient floor plan with large windows and terraces that promote an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Pluspuu
Pluspuu uses the latest Finnish log construction technologies to create long-lasting, beautiful homes comprised of column-and-beam, non-settling log structures and cross-laminated timber (CLT) panels. To avoid settling, the centermost lamellas of the spruce or pine logs are laid vertically. Pluspuu
Working with non-settling log structures allows Pluspuu to incorporate advanced architectural solutions, such as windows and doors without covering strips, and it also eliminates the need for visible external vertical wall supports, which are the norm in traditional log homes. Pluspuu
A non-settling framework also means no need for post-construction adjustments of screw jacks, windows, doors, or other features due to settling. Pluspuu
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Is CenturyLink the Perfect Stock?
Finding companies that have all the right stuff can produce winners.
Updated: Apr 6, 2017 at 11:13AM
Published: Oct 7, 2010 at 12:00AM
Everyone would love to find the perfect stock. But will you ever really find a stock that gives you everything you could possibly want?
One thing's for sure: If you don't look, you'll never find truly great investments. So let's first take a look at what you'd want to see from a perfect stock, and then decide if CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) fits the bill.
The quest for perfection
When you're looking for great stocks, you have to do your due diligence. It's not enough to rely on a single measure, because a stock that looks great based on one factor may turn out to be horrible in other ways. The best stocks, however, excel in many different areas, which all come together to make up a very attractive picture.
Some of the most basic yet important things to look for in a stock are:
Growth. Expanding businesses show healthy revenue growth. While past growth is no guarantee that revenue will keep rising, it's certainly a better sign than a stagnant top line.
Margins. Higher sales don't mean anything if a company can't turn them into profits. Strong margins ensure a company is able to turn revenue into profit.
Balance sheet. Debt-laden companies have banks and bondholders competing with shareholders for management's attention. Companies with strong balance sheets don't have to worry about the distraction of debt.
Money-making opportunities. Companies need to be able to turn their resources into profitable business opportunities. Return on equity helps measure how well a company is finding those opportunities.
Valuation. You can't afford to pay too much for even the best companies. Earnings multiples are simple, but using normalized figures gives you a sense of how valuation fits into a longer-term context.
Dividends. Investors are demanding tangible proof of profits, and there's nothing more tangible than getting a check every three months. Companies with solid dividends and strong commitments to increasing payouts treat shareholders well.
With those factors in mind, let's take a closer look at CenturyLink.
What We Want to See
Pass or Fail?
Growth 5-year annual revenue growth > 15% 24.7% Pass
1-year revenue growth > 12% 183.8% Pass
Margins Gross margin > 35% 66.1% Pass
Net margin > 15% 13.8% Fail
Balance Sheet Debt to equity < 50% 80.4% Fail
Current ratio > 1.3 0.66 Fail
Opportunities Return on equity > 15% 13.6% Fail
Valuation Normalized P/E < 20 10.64 Pass
Dividends Current yield > 2% 7.2% Pass
5-year dividend growth > 10% 64.7% Pass
Total Score 6 out of 10
Source: Capital IQ, a division of Standard and Poor's. Total score = number of passes.
With a score of 6, CenturyLink puts in a respectable showing. Certainly, its growth looks impressive, but it's important to remember that it came largely from its aggressive acquisition strategy. The company's recent agreement to merge with Qwest (NYSE: Q) will only add to that growth going forward. Clearly, that's a trend in the industry, as fellow rural telecom Frontier Communications (NYSE: FTR) has also sought growth through its purchase of rural telecom assets from Verizon (NYSE: VZ).
The cost of that growth, though, is higher debt. And given that rural telecom is in decline, the big question is whether CenturyLink can earn enough from its acquisitions to pay back its obligations and have something left over for shareholders. Given that investors have come to count on those large dividend payments, any hiccup in cash flow could cause trouble.
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How Tragedy, Trauma And Addiction Play Out In The 2018 Oscar-Nominated Films
Lipi Roy, MD, MPH Contributor
I'm a doctor who writes about addiction, nutrition, mindfulness as well as social and criminal justice.
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 21: Actor Frances McDormand accepts the Outstanding Performance by a... [+] Female Actor in a Leading Role award for 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' onstage during the 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 21, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Turner)
While I occasionally find the writing process tedious, creating this article was pure joy because it combined two of my deepest passions: medicine and movies! As a little girl, I was captivated by the adorable mogwai curled up in Zach Galligan’s backpack in Gremlins. Today, the nostalgic movie-going experience looks different. We now insert our earbuds and watch films on our smartphones while pumping away on the elliptical. While I applaud the advances in technology, watching films (mostly in theatres) remains for me a way to suspend disbelief and escape from the stressors of doctoring, drippy faucets and delayed F trains. As a physician, I tend to see the world through the lens of health – and movies are no exception. Several of this year’s Oscar-nominated films skillfully portrayed the same complex array of problems experienced by the patients I care for in my Brooklyn-based addiction treatment center: poverty, unemployment, physical and sexual abuse, grief and substance use. I’ve handpicked a few of my favorites. Beware of some spoilers!
The rape and murder of one’s child is a traumatizing experience unfathomable by most. Nine months after her daughter's death, Mildred Hayes – exquisitely played by Frances McDormand – is on a mission to ignite (in more ways than one) a police force whose impotence in finding the killer added salt to a long-festering wound. With relentless stoicism, Mildred faced hurdle after hurdle, mostly in the shape of powerful men: lazy law enforcement, the clergyman in her kitchen and even the father of her deceased daughter. It’s Mildred’s scenes with the latter – her nasty, abusive ex-husband – that reveal a fissure in her steely resolve, a visceral vulnerability. Degraded by her own husband, in her own home, likely for years…how – if at all – did this violent relationship impact her in Ebbing? With neighbors, Mildred displayed confidence, compassion and even comedic relief. The black humor infused in her conversations with the outrageously offensive Dixon (“Your momma been coaching ya’?”) reminds us of our intrinsic need to laugh during hardship.
And speaking of Dixon… Sam Rockwell’s racist, homophobic officer simply makes one poor decision after another. It’s safe to assume that excessive alcohol consumption impaired his judgement and inflamed his personal and professional relationships. But why did he drink? According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, stressors such as unhealthy relationships can overwhelm an individual’s coping mechanisms and increase his or her risk of addiction. Dixon, unmarried and childless, still lived with his mother who not only called the shots but laid the foundation of his bigoted views.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Margot Robbie attends the 'I, Tonya' UK premiere held at The Curzon... [+] Mayfair on February 15, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Nearly every 1994 newspaper and magazine headline read “Whacked!,” “Terror on Ice,” and “Ice Follies” to describe “the incident.” Yet, Ms. Kerrigan’s knee capping – as brutal and undeserving as it was – turned out to be the least eventful moment of the film (the Olympic silver medalist may disagree). Ms. Harding’s cigarette-addicted mother, LaVona – played with frightening precision by Allison Janney – expressed as much nurture towards her little girl as a Mohave Desert rock oozes moisture. She wasn’t just a demanding parent; she was a traumatizing one. More on that later.
Olympic-level performance requires nerves of steel, laser-like focus and minimal distractions. As we watched an assistant adjust the heroine’s skate laces, tears streaming down her rouge-painted cheeks, pink-fingernailed hands trembling, Tonya’s anxiety was bursting through the screen. Can high-achieving, elite athletes overcome adversity and perform at clutch moments? Of course they can. But the months leading up to the opportunity of her lifetime – an Olympic gold medal – were consumed not by the zen-like attention required for an Everest-caliber performance. Instead, old, unhealthy patterns reared their ugly heads: she returned to her abusive ex-husband, spending her time smoking and drinking shots.
Tonya’s exposure to abusive relationships clearly shaped her. Did they excuse her poor decisions as an adult? No… However, the adverse impact of pathologic belittlement, the shame of poverty and tacit disapproval by elitist figure-skating judges cannot be understated. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, children exposed to trauma can exhibit poor verbal skills, excessive temper, regressive conduct, irritability, anxiety, and other maladaptive behaviors. Like Tonya, many of my patients have experienced terrifying childhoods, manifesting later as substance use, criminal activity and abusive relationships. I always try to be mindful of a patient’s painful past, practice trauma-informed care, and if the patient is ready and willing, refer him or her to the appropriate care.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Jessica Chastain poses during a photo call for 'Molly's Game', on... [+] the broadwalk by the Park Hyatt hotel, on January 29, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jessica Hromas/Getty Images)
Molly Bloom, like Tonya Harding, grew up with a demanding parent. Many of you may have been raised by a demanding mother or father. I was. But if that persistent pressure isn’t balanced with compassion and encouragement, the end result can be toxic. Molly, portrayed brilliantly by Jessica Chastain, operated every aspect of her life – particularly her wildly successful poker empire – with surgical precision. Victory came at a cost. The isolation, tension and high-stakes living resulted in an addiction to anxiolytics, painkillers and amphetamines just to function: sleep, talk, think. But her true addiction, according to her overbearing psychologist father, was her need to control powerful men; stemming from her disappointment with her own unfaithful father. Gambling is also a type of addiction, which many of the poker players developed. Contrary to her belief, Molly did not directly cause her high-end poker players to develop an addiction to gambling; but she was an enabler. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, over 75% of American adults have gambled at least once, and only 10% with gambling problems seek help.
Many other films embodied elements of trauma and addiction (Darkest Hour, Mudbound, Dunkirk). But as a doctor, I was struck by these three protagonists’ tenacity in the face of obstacles and tragedy. And as a woman, I found their ability to navigate oppressive patriarchal structures inspiring. Cannot wait to see what other cinematic and clinical adventures lie ahead!
Lipi Roy, MD, MPH
I am an internal medicine physician board certified in addiction medicine. I serve as clinical assistant professor at the NYU Langone Health. Previously, I served as Ch
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Liza Palmer will have readers cheering as she explores friendship, true love, and self-acceptance in this “engaging and poignant” (Jennifer Weiner) novel.
Everyone seems to be getting on with their lives except Maggie. At twenty-seven, she’s still serving coffee at Joe’s while her friends are getting married, having babies, and thriving in their careers. And now Olivia, Maggie’s best friend since grade school, is getting married too. The man in Maggie’s life? Well there isn’t one, except the guy she has a crush on, Domenic, who works with her at the coffee shop. Oh, and her dog, Solo (the name says it all).
When Olivia comes to town and asks Maggie to be her maid of honor, Maggie is thrilled… but she can’t help comparing herself to the new and “improved” Olivia. Way back then, they befriended each other because they both struggled with their weight. Now grown up, Maggie is still shopping in the “women’s section” while Olivia went and had gastric-bypass surgery in search of the elusive size 2. But as the wedding nears, Olivia’s seemingly perfect life starts to unravel, and Maggie realizes that happiness might not be tied to a number on the scale.
In this wonderful novel, Liza Palmer is both witty and wise, giving a voice to women everywhere who have ever wished they could stop obsessing… and start living.
“Liza Palmer’s voice is fresh, exciting, and necessary. She’s a must-read author.” -Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of Daisy Jones & the Six
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"Kudos to Liza Palmer for... striking a breezy tone without being trivial."—People
"The descriptions of Olivia's catty pals are priceless."—Entertainment Weekly
"Palmer's likable characters and snappy dialogue make this novel stand out from the crowd, and it's sure to attract fans of Jennifer Weiner and other authors who offer slightly imperfect heroines. Palmer manages to infuse a message of self-acceptance that isn't heavy-handed or cloying."—Booklist
"Pardon the pun, but Conversations with the Fat Girl is far from lightweight. Its message about self image and the power of attitude in making positive change is delivered in a snappy fashion. In a word: genuine."
"Honest, heart-warming and spot-on, if you love cheering for the underdog, you will love this debut novel."—ChicklitClub.com
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Workers neutralize toxic chemical at South Philadelphia oil refinery
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Workers have started to neutralize a highly toxic chemical on the site of a massive Philadelphia refinery that's been shut down since explosions and a blaze earlier this summer.
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel says workers are at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions site around the clock, seven days a week in an effort to neutralize the 33,000 gallons of hydrofluoric acid there. It could take several weeks to complete.
Hydrofluoric acid is one of the most dangerous chemicals in use. Refineries use it to create high-octane fuel. Chemical safety officials have said it had been released into the atmosphere, a low-lying toxic cloud could travel quickly over miles, affecting more than a million people.
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Thiel says air monitoring is continuing and there are no signs that the chemical was ever released.
Thiel says the cause of the June 21 fire and explosion remains unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
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Bracknell Forest Council
Locals to guard against railway graffiti
Plans to stop taggers daubing graffiti alongside train lines are gathering pace after the community decided to put a stop to the vandalism.
Hugh FortReporter
Community groups are planning action to get rid of graffiti such as this at Ascot Sewerage
Neighbours sick of seeing the tags around Harmans Water and Martins Heron have formed an anti-graffiti group to tackle the issue.
Thousands of pounds of taxpayers’ and private money are spent cleaning up graffiti each year and the group wants to reduce the amount around the area.
At the first meeting of the Graffiti Working sub-committee, formed by members of Harmans Water, Martins Heron, The Warren and The Parks Neighbourhood Action Group, neighbours said they believed taggers actively target ‘blank canvasses’ like walls and fences, near train lines, to show off their ‘artwork’ to people travelling on the train.
Chairman Nigel Dumbrell has carried out his own research into the problem and said one of the aims was having all graffiti removed within 24 hours.
He has seen schemes in Sydney, Australia, and The London Borough of Southwark, which have been very successful and hopes people in Bracknell Forest can follow suit.
He added he believed there needed to be education to ensure tagging does not happen in the future.
Members of the group include Janet Dowlman of Bracknell Forest Council, Sergeant Matt Gray of Thames Valley Police and Francis Egelton from Thames Water.
Francis said there had been some tagging on the company’s filter tanks at Ascot Sewerage in The Warren, which is visible from the train line. The graffiti was removed and then re-sprayed within a couple of weeks.
The committee suggested Thames Water could plant a block of screening trees to hide the site from the railway line and Nigel said it was looking to do this in the near future.
At the meeting on July 31 at Bracknell Forest Council’s offices in Time Square, the committee agreed Martins Heron train station was a problem area as it was easy to get into and featured a number of clean walls and fences – perfect for tagging.
Other ideas to stop the problem is encouraging people to have fast-growing plants on fences, special paint and CCTV close to the train station.
The group currently has no funding behind it to carry out its work, but is investigating various possible revenue streams.
After the meeting, Mr Dumbrell said: “I am very pleased with the response. Since the meeting we have had a number of people come to us with ideas. It seems like some of the things we discussed could go ahead, which is excellent.
“We believe part of the problem is people coming in from other areas on the train, which we will monitor with the police.”
To get involved call Nigel on (01344) 412 045 or email Nigeldumbrell@aol.com .
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CNN Florida Debate
https://www.futureofcapitalism.com/2012/01/cnn-florida-debate
The four remaining Republican presidential candidates debated again tonight in Florida, moderated by CNN's Wolf Blitzer.
My favorite exchange came when Speaker Gingrich was questioned about his proposal to colonize the moon, including the idea that if 13,000 Americans lived there they could apply for statehood. Mr. Gingrich said "look back at what JFK said," remembering how President Kennedy had inspired a generation.
Mr. Romney accused Mr. Gingrich of pandering to voters in Florida, home of the Kennedy Space Center. "Politicians go from state to state and promise exactly what the state wants to hear," Mr. Romney said.
My second-favorite answer was the one Rick Santorum gave when asked how his religious beliefs would impact his decisions in the presidency. All four of the candidates had a turn to answer the question, but I thought Senator Santorum's answer about how the Constitution exists to protect "God-given rights, not government-given rights," was by far the best.
Mr. Romney had a pretty good night, and Mr. Gingrich did not, which seems to cause a lot of people to think that, given the pre-debate polls showing Mr. Romney leading in Florida, Mr. Romney will end up winning the Florida primary, and, barring unexpected turns, emerge as the Republican nominee. If he does he'll have certain strengths — support in the business community and a record of private sector business experience to contrast with President Obama's experience as a politician and community organizer. But he'll also have certain weaknesses — the most important conservative news organization, the Wall Street Journal editorial page, doesn't much like his positions or his record, and the Journal editorial page's reserve is shared by a good portion of the Republican Party's conservative base. It looks like his hope of beating Mr. Obama will be partly based on a variation of how he has managed to regain his edge over Mr. Gingrich in Florida — negative advertising aimed at his opponent combined with talk about his own business success and drawing a contrast between a private-sector, free enterprise approach and a Washington politician approach.
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AMMY VIRK-SONAM BAJWA LOOKS ADORABLE IN THE FRESH POSTER OF 'MUKLAWA' | GABRUU
By Ritika Nath . 4th April 2019 06:00pm
With the change of time, the Punjabi industry is growing with leaps and bounds which can be seen with amazing concepts that the filmmakers select for the movies. There is a list of movies that are providing us amazing content which is being loved by the masses. And one such movie that we are talking about here is ‘Muklawa’.
Starring Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa, this movie will be hitting the theatres on May 24. This is the third time that both these artists will be seen together on the silver screen. This Jodi was seen earlier in the movies ‘Nikka Zaildar’ and ‘Nikka Zaildar 2’.
Talking about the movie, ‘Muklawa’, recently the fresh poster was released which starred the main leads of the movie have a look at the poster right here.
Sometimes back Ammy Virk also started the dubbing for the movie which he shared through one of his Instagram posts. Talking about the star cast of the movie, other than Ammy Virk and Sonam Bajwa, the stellar cast includes Gurpreet Ghuggi, Karamjit Anmol and B.N Sharma in the pivotal roles.
The film is being directed by Simerjit Singh and the movie is being produced by Gunbir Singh Sidhu and Manmord Sidhu.
Other than this movie, this Jodi will also be enthralling the audience with their movie ‘Puaada’ which will be hitting the theatres next year that is on June 12, 2020, which is presented by A&A Advisors.
Knowing all this, we are very excited about this Jodi to entertain us to the fullest. How much excited are you about these movies let us know in the comment section below. For more such updates, keep visiting Gabruu.com
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Gallaudet announces four finalists in the international design competition for 6th Street development project
Gallaudet University announced on October 15, 2015 that it has selected four finalists to compete in the second stage of its international design competition to select an architectural firm for its 6th Street development project.
Established in 1864, Gallaudet University is the world's only liberal arts university in which all programs and services are designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students.
Working in conjunction with London-based competition organizers Malcolm Reading Consultants and Chevy Chase, Md.,-based The JBG Companies, the two-stage design competition seeks an outstanding multidisciplinary design team to create a new campus gateway and redefine the university's urban edge as a vibrant, mixed-use, creative and cultural district.
"The design competition is an important first step in one of the most dramatic neighborhood revitalizations the District has seen in some time," said Fred Weiner, assistant vice president of Administration at Gallaudet and CEO of the Gallaudet University Foundation. "This integration into the surrounding community will allow for greater opportunities for our students, faculty and staff to engage with those that live and work alongside us, and for those outside the campus boundaries to better understand our culture and the deaf ways of being."
The project will feature "DeafSpace" design principles, which are based on the knowledge that the built environment, largely constructed by and for hearing individuals, presents a variety of challenges to which deaf people have responded with a particular way of altering their surroundings to fit their unique ways-of-being. Examples of DeafSpace design elements can be found on the Gallaudet campus in two of its buildings. This project is the first time these design principles will be incorporated into a public space off the Gallaudet campus.
"We were delighted that there was such a high level of interest on an international scale in this project," said Hansel Bauman, executive director for Campus Design and Planning and campus architect at Gallaudet. "The four finalists demonstrated an appreciation of Gallaudet as a unique institution of bilingual learning as well as an understanding of the nuances associated with different ways of addressing spatial awareness through a deaf lens. It is truly a revolutionary approach to how we construct the world around us. We look forward to the next phase of the competition."
A selection panel consisting of Gallaudet students, faculty and staff; The JBG Companies; Malcolm Reading Consultants; and several architectural advisors decided on the finalists.
The design teams that have been named as finalists in the competition are:
London and Belfast-based Hall McKnight Architects with AECOM, Nomad RDC, Whybrow Wayfinding, L'Observatoire International, Dr Adams-Costa, and Patrick Cullina
Boston-based Kennedy & Violich Architecture, Ltd., with Richard Burck Associates, Landscape Architecture Bureau, Bohler Engineering, Small Design Firm, Tillotson Design Associates, Cavanaugh Tocci Associates, Inc, Pentagram, Jensen Hughes Associates, Buro Happold, Tarek Atoui and Jacob Shamberg
New York City-based Marvel Architects with Quennell Rothschild Partners, ARUP, Local Projects, James Lima Planning + Development, Future/City, Jim Conti Light Design, Doyle Partners, Tom Fruin
Boston-based MASS Design Group with Jeffrey Mansfield, DLR Group, TENxTEN, Small Stuff, Urban Ingenuity, Integral Group, Wendy Jacobs, Michael Gulliver, Chisato Minamimura and Sarah Pickthall
The four finalists will engage the project's diverse community of stakeholders in a series of interactive workshops to be held at Gallaudet University the week of October 19 and will submit their final design proposals by January 2016. A jury comprised of Gallaudet University and JBG representatives will be joined by British architect, David Adjaye, designer of Washington, D.C.'s Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, and U.S. architect Lisa Findley, professor of architecture at the California College of the Arts, to select the winning team which will be announced in February 2016.
Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.
Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Md., The JBG Companies is a private real estate investment firm that develops, owns and manages office, residential, hotel and retail properties. The company has more than $10 billion in assets under management and development in the Washington, DC area. Since 1960, JBG has been active in the areas where it invests, striving to positively impact local communities. For more information, please visit www.JBG.com or find us on Twitter @TheJBGCompanies and Facebook facebook.com/TheJBGCompanies.
London-based Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC) is a strategic architectural consultancy which specializes in the selection of contemporary designers. MRC believes in the power of design to create new perceptions and act as an inspiration - whether at the local level, or internationally.
The consultancy offers a service to find the very best designers for clients with capital projects, whether through open-international, or private-invited competitions. Recent competitions include those for the Guggenheim Helsinki, the Art Mill, Qatar, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park's Culture & Education Quarter, the Mumbai City Museum, the UK Pavilion at Milan Expo 2015 and New College, Oxford.
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FCA says handbook review still in pipeline
By Damian Fantato
The Financial Conduct Authority still intends to carry out a root and branch review of its handbook but has said it will not take place until after Britain leaves the European Union.
Speaking at the annual summit of the Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association, the FCA's acting director of strategy Richard Monks said this review - first mooted in 2016 - was still in the pipeline.
But he warned: "We are yet to determine the scale of this piece of work and if we are not careful it could be like painting the Forth Bridge and we will not satisfy all demands."
Mr Monks said the FCA would start this process after Brexit by asking the industry what "strategic principles" it should base this review on.
But he said this was still an important piece of work: "Changes are often patched onto the existing framework which becomes more complex over time and less coherent. Any handbook left unchecked simply grows and grows and grows."
When he first mooted the possibility of a handbook review Andrew Bailey, the FCA's chief executive, said if the existing handbook was printed out and its pages were stacked on top of each other, it would be more than six foot tall.
Mr Monks also reiterated the FCA's desire to use technology to reduce the burdens on financial services companies and therefore cut costs to consumers, such as using artificial intelligence to predict which firms are likely to mis-sell based on information such as complaints data.
Last month the FCA revealed it was working on plans to use analytics to address mis-selling and phoenixing.
Mr Monks said the FCA was exploring whether it could use technology to allow instant regulatory reporting in retail financial services, as it does in the wholesale market.
He said: "It would significantly reduce the cost of regulatory reporting, in fact separate regulatory reporting could cease to exist.
"It would allow us to focus on higher risk investments and advice firms more likely to mis-sell."
damian.fantato@ft.com
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The franc is the official currency of Switzerland, subdivided into 100 cents (“rappen” in Swiss-German). Also, this is also the currency of Lichtenstein.
Prior to 1798, around 75 entities minted coins in Switzerland, resulting in 860 different types of currencies in circulation, with different values, denominations and monetary systems. Some of these currencies were thalers from Bern, Zurich, Basel and Geneva or the florin of Fribourg, among others.
In 1798 the Helvetic Republic introduced a new monetary system based on the thalers from Berna, divided into 10 batzen or 100 rappen. The Swiss franc equalled to 6 grams and three quarters of pure silver or 1.5 Fr. This franc was issued until the end of the Helvetic Republic in 1803, but it was used as a model for the currencies of many cantons in the reformed Swiss Confederation.
Even though around 22 cantons and semi-cantons issued their own currency between 1803 and 1850, less than 15% of the money in circulation in Switzerland in 1850 was produced locally, being the rest of it foreign currency, mainly from the money that mercenaries brought back home. Also, some private banks started to issue the first banknotes, so they ended up with around 8,000 different coins and banknotes circulating at the same time, which made the monetary system pretty complex.
The new Federal Constitution in Switzerland in 1848 specified that the Federal Government would be the only entity authorised to issue money in the country. Two years later, the first monetary federal law followed, approved by the Federal Assembly on the 7th May 1850, which introduced the franc as monetary unit in Switzerland. The Swiss franc was entered into circulation at the same time that the French franc.
In 1865 France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland created the Latin Monetary Unit, where they agreed to fix their national currencies based on 4.50 grams of silver or 0.290322 grams of gold. During the decade of 1920 the Union started to disappear and agreements ended officially in 1927, but the Swiss franc kept the same exchange rate until 1936, when it suffered its only devaluation on the 27th September during the Great Depression. The currency devaluated a 30% after the devaluations of sterling pound, the United States dollar and the French franc. In 1945 Switzerland joined the Bretton Woods Agreements and fixed the franc to the dollar in an exchange rate of 4.30221 CHF per dollar.
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GoviEx Updates Marianne and Marilyn Uranium Mineral Resource
April 21, 2015 07:30 ET | Source: GoviEx Uranium Inc.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - April 21, 2015) - GoviEx Uranium Inc. (CSE:GXU) today announced that its technical advisor SRK Consulting has completed an updated and independent NI 43-101 Mineral Resource assessment for the Marianne and Marilyn (M&M) deposits, part of the Madaouela Project located within the prolific Arlit uranium district in northern Niger.
As a result of the updated calculation, the Total Mineral Resources for the project have increased by approximately 13.0% to now contain Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources of 110.76 million pounds (Mlb) U3O8 and additional Inferred Resources of 27.66 Mlb U3O8, using a 0.4 kg/t eU cut-off.
M&M is the largest and highest grade deposit within the Madaouela Project and now accounts for approximately 50% of its current Mineral Resource.
"The expansion of the M&M Mineral Resource continues to highlight the exploration potential of the Madaouela Project. The more metres we've drilled, the more uranium we've found," said Govind Friedland, GoviEx's Founder and Executive Chairman.
The increase in Mineral Resource at M&M is a result of 576 additional drill holes, totalling 44,246 metres, which have now been factored into the resource model. The most recent drilling program focused on expanding the geological information on the north-west flank of the M&M deposit, as well as infill drilling from a 50x50-metre grid to a tighter, 30x30-metre grid where underground mining operations are anticipated to begin.
The Mineral Resource for M&M has increased to a Measured and Indicated Resource of 16.86 million tonnes (Mtonnes) containing 54.75 Mlb U3O8 at a grade of 1.47 kg/t eU3O8 from previously reported 12.09 Mtonnes containing 42.21 Mlb U3O8 at grade of 1.58 kg/t eU3O8. This now includes a Measured Resource of 8.45 Mlb U3O8 at a grade of 1.79 kg/t eU3O8. Inferred Resources have increased to 13.02 Mlb from 9.45 Mlb.
The 2013 NI 43-101 Madaouela Development Plan defined a large, low operating cost, commercially viable uranium project in northern Niger.1 The company is optimizing the Madaouela Development Plan in order to assess the potential benefits of a number of geological and technical factors which may impact the process design, by potentially reducing sulphuric acid consumption and operating costs, thereby potentially increasing probable mineral reserves.
Summary of the classified mineral resources in accordance with CIM guidelines for Madaouela Project using cut-off: 0.4 kg/t eU
Classification Tonnes (Mt) Grade (kg/t eU3O8) eU3O8 (t) eU3O8 (Mlb)
Marianne/Marilyn
Measured 2.14 1.79 3,835 8.45
Indicated 14.72 1.43 21,000 46.30
Inferred 5.04 1.17 5,908 13.02
Measured 9.62 1.08 10,397 22.92
Indicated 2.68 0.79 2,112 4.66
Inferred 0.58 1.33 773 1.70
MSNE
Indicated 5.05 1.61 8,111 17.88
Inferred 0.1 1.34 131 0.29
MSCE
Inferred 0.72 1.81 1,308 2.88
MSEE
La Banane
Total Measured 11.76 1.21 14,232 31.37
Total Indicated 25.25 1.43 36,007 79.39
Total Inferred 9.46 1.33 12,554 27.66
*On November 22, 2012, GoviEx submitted to the Niger authorities a licence application covering certain portions of the original Madaouela I and IV licences surface areas that were excluded from the renewed licences granted on November 2, 2012. GoviEx has been advised that the two applications for the excluded areas of Madaouela I and IV will be approved, but is awaited at the time of writing its applications, and hence has not adjusted its resources to account for any potential changes. However, it should be noted that resources associated with MSEE, and La Banane would be materially affected, and to a limited extent Miriam's resources would be affected should GoviEx not be successful in its application.
The company's mineral resources as at April 20, 2015 are classified in accordance with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum's "CIM Definition Standards - For Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves" in accordance with the requirements of National Instrument 43-101 "Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects" (the Instrument). Mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates reflect the company's reasonable expectation that all necessary permits and approvals will be obtained and maintained. (1kg/t eU3O8=0.1% eU3O8). The "e" symbol denotes that resource estimation is based on spectrometer data obtained in the field and confirmed by a smaller number of samples by laboratory chemical analysis.
Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have to demonstrate economic viability. Mineral resources are subject to infill drilling, permitting, mine planning, mining dilution and recovery losses, among other things, to be converted into mineral reserves. Due to the uncertainty associated with inferred mineral resources, it cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will ever be upgraded to indicated or measured mineral resources, including as a result of continued exploration.
The Mineral Resource Statement was prepared by John Arthur, FGS, CGeol (CP) and Peter Gleeson FAusIMM (CP) of SRK Consulting (UK) Ltd, both are Qualified Persons as defined by the CIM Code.
Highlights of GoviEx's Madaouela Uranium Project include:
Madaouela contains 111 million pounds (Mlb) U3O8 in Measured and Indicated Resources and 28 Mlb U3O8 in Inferred Resources.
Majority of the +600,000 metres drilling completed by GoviEx have been focused on one of five granted licences, with significant exploration upside potential untested.
NI 43-101 pre-feasibility study completed in late 2013 based on quoted costs, indicates an initial 18-year mine life with 46 Mlb U3O8 produced at a cash cost of $26/lb U3O8.1
Madaouela is 15 kilometres from Areva's operating mines of Somair and Cominak. The local town of Arlit has a population of 160,000. Road and electrical power lines cross the GoviEx exploration tenements, and conservative estimates suggest sufficient process water is available.
International Standard Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) filed with Minister in charge of the environment on March 10, 2015 as the first stage towards a Mining Permit application.
1 As reported in NI 43-101 An Updated Integrated Development Plan for the Madaouela Project, Niger, effective September 20, 2013 and amended April 28, 2014.
The scientific and technical information in this release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Rob Bowell, a chartered chemist of the Royal Society of chemistry, a chartered geologist of the Geological Society of London and Fellow of the Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Materials who is an independent Qualified Person under the terms of National Instrument 43-101 for uranium deposits. For detailed information about assay methods and data verification measures used to support the scientific and technical information, please refer to the current technical report on the Madaouela Project on the SEDAR profile of GoviEx Uranium at www.sedar.com.
About GoviEx Uranium Inc.
GoviEx is a CSE-listed mineral resource company incorporated in British Columbia. The company's principal objective is to become a significant uranium producer through the continued exploration and development of its Madaouela Project and its other uranium properties in Niger. Toshiba Corporation and Cameco Corporation are major shareholders of GoviEx.
More information on GoviEx and the Madaouela Project can be found at www.goviex.com.
This news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All information and statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this news release are forward-looking information. Such statements and information may be identified by words such as "about", "approximately", "may", "believes", "expects", "will", "intends", "should", "plans", "predicts", "potential", "projects", "anticipates", "estimates", "continues" or similar words or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology. Certain statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" or "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including without limitation, the expectation of a successful acceptance of the ESIA; the optimization of the Madaouela Development Plan in order to assess the potential benefits of a number of geological and technical factors which may impact the process design, by potentially reducing sulphuric acid consumption and operating costs, thereby potentially increasing probable mineral reserves; the anticipation of the underground mining operations beginning on the north-west flank of the M&M deposit; and the expectation that the company can complete the mine permitting process outlined in the Niger Mining Code.
Forward-looking statements are based on the best estimates available to GoviEx at this time and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause GoviEx's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
A description of the risks affecting GoviEx's business and activities appears under the heading "Financial Risks and Management Objectives" of its MD&A for the interim period ended March 31, 2014 as well under the heading "Risk Factors" of its prospectus dated May 8, 2014 available at www.sedar.com. No assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking information in this press release will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that GoviEx will derive there from. In particular, no assurance can be given as to the future financial performance of GoviEx. The forward-looking information contained in this press release is made as of the date hereof and GoviEx undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward looking information to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. The reader is warned against placing undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Govind Friedland, Executive Chairman
Daniel Major, Chief Executive Officer
Bill Trenaman, Investor Relations
info@goviex.com
GoviEx Uranium Inc.
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Welcome Ätna
We couldn't be more excited about this! The fantastic band duo ÄTNA will be the first band to perform live in our virtual festival world. Wohoo.
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No matter how hard people might argue about it these days, in the end unity seems to be the only solution. Everything's connected - individual and society, music and aesthetics, composition and deconstruction. It's impossible to ignore the bigger picture and ÄTNA are a band that include this understanding deep into their artistic DNA. Apparently opposing forces are united as the duo explore the boundaries between accessibility and abstraction. It turns out that strong emotional notion and a certain sense for eclecticism can work together pretty well.
ÄTNA are singer and multi instumentalist Inéz and drummer Demian and if you listen to their music it's hard to believe that this mighty sound was crafted by only two musicians. But the most jaw-dropping aspect remains the distinctive music itself. ÄTNA unfold an energetic , highly percussive , dark and twisted version of pop that isn't afraid to take risks. Their music is an adventure, to say the least, riding between powerful extremes whether sensual tenderness or raw furiosity. From dream state to outburst - the abstract beats, playful piano and determined vocal work of Inéz make switching between multiple moods sound effortless. Somewhere between James Blake, Fever Ray and White Stripes the two artists have created their own microcosm.
And this place feels like a total work of art, defined by the bigger picture these two are painting. They lost interest in genre limitations and boundaries long ago. "For us aesthetics is a form of expression just like music", Inéz and Demian state about their ambitious audiovisual art and if you take a closer look at their thoughtful videos you can only agree. Their live shows are dominated by presence, intensity and contrasts, resulting in a hypnotic and playful joint venture. You are highly welcome to celebrate both - euphoria and honest sadness right here, maybe even simultaneously. If you want to you might label that "art pop" but that would only exclude other possibilities. And if ÄTNA is about inclusion. In a time when people call for strict borders and clear definitions this band delivers an alternative - one that is meant to unite and not separate. In the end it's the raw emotion that triumphs.
ÄTNA create an artistic stream of ideas, and welcome you to get carried away by it.
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South Staffordshire's War Diaries
By Roy Evans, 28 September , 2005 in Unit War Diaries
Roy Evans
Location:South Staffordshire
Interests:South Staffordshire Regiment in WW1 Fly Fishing Crown Green Bowling George Formby and the Banjo ukulele
Posted 28 September , 2005
I have just been fortunate enough to get copies of four more South Staffs war diaries. Should anyone want look-ups I now have the following in full;
1st, 2nd, 4th, 1/5th, 2/5th, 1/6th, 2/6th, 7th and 8th Battalions.
Greenwoodman,
Your extracts are in the post.
Guest swan63
Posted 16 October , 2005
Do have the war diaries that would cover the South Staffs, not sure which battalion, that served in Gallipoli in August 1915. I'm trying to trace L/CPL 10838 Griffiths who I am lead to believe died onboard a ship off Gallipoli. He is listed as being killed in action 09/08/1915
Mick,
It was the 7th Battalion that served at Gallipoli but unfortunately their diary for that period of the war was lost at sea during the evacuation.
Doug Lewis
Location:Wolverhampton England
Interests:6th Btn South Staffordshire Regiment, 46th (North Midland) Division
Charles Griffiths 7th Btn South Staffordshire Rgt Killed in Action 9/8/15 Gallipoli. Born Bilston,enlisted Wolverhampton resident Willenhall (commemorated on Portobello War memorial)
Following information taken from History of the Seventh South Staffordshire Regiment (Ashcroft)
"At 0600 we reached Hill 70 and at once came under murderous shrapnel and rifle fire. Every single officer in A & D companies (firing line) and in B company (supporting line) were either killed or wounded in the first 10 minutes... At about 0800 support arrived from the 10th division,but even with there assistance no headway could be made. About 1000,our line began to give way owing to the fact the scrub had caught fire,the Turks aided by this were working around our left. This flanking movement was checked by reinforcementes of Dublins and Queens...
The battalion behaved magnificently but were overwhelmed by an enemy who had every position of advantage...On the 10th August,the losses in killed and wounded were computed to be well over 400.For three days, the Staffords and Borders held an old Turkish communication trench running on to Chocolate Hill, and were then relieved by the 32nd Brigade."
Hope this is of use.
Regards Doug
Thanks Roy,
That a pity I've been given a few other avenues to try so hopefully will get something there.
Thats great. Its nice to see that there are people like yourselves who try to keep the memories of our relatives alive.
oderf
Location:Wolverhampton, UK
Hello Roy
I would be very grateful for any information that you may be able to locate in the war diaries for a Albert Allen 2nd/6thBattalion, South Staffordshire Regiment.
I will have a look this evening, can to give me anything else about him?
BTW are you going to be able to make the Black Country Night Out on 1st November?
I've just looked through the Nominal Rolls for the 2/6th S. Staffs and can't find him but then I've not found the other two guys I've looked for either. Just a thought, but is Albert his actual name? Don't take offence but often people's known by names are not their official names if you know what I mean, (I have found an R. Allen and a D. Allen.)
Moving on to the War Diaries next but if he was an O.R. he is not likely to feature but watch this space.
davidfegga
Location:Mildura Victoria
Interests:Researching the history of 175 (Staffordshire) Brigade RFA.
Hi Roy
Could you possibly look up these dates for me?
1st/6th on 12/08/1915
1st/6th 0n 16/05/1918
2nd Bn on 12/12/1917
would be much appreciated
2nd Bn on 12/12/1917 (1 of 2)
many thanks Roy, that's great!
We aim to please .......
Interesting to note that the diary of the 1st/6th for 12/8/1915 reports "situation quiet", yet I had a relative killed that day. "All quiet on the Western Front"......
Iain Sanders
Location:Edinburgh
Interests:1/5th South Staffordshire Regiment.
Posted 19 November , 2005
Hi Roy, Just new to the forum and i noticed that you have diaries for the 1/5 Sth. Staffs., is it possible for you to check for any mention of my great grandfather, Sgt., John Sanders 8990 killed on the 27th April 1915, it is possible he may have been on mining activities as i see that men from his regiment who where miners where drafted into tunnelling companies,
Cheers Iain.
Iain,
There is something strange going on here! There is no mention of him in the war diary as being killed although two people are noted as being wounded by rifle fire!!!!
He is however mentioned in the Nominal Roll for the 1/5th as being KIA that day. How odd.
Incidentally, he was in D company.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
enoch beard
Lieut-Colonel
Location:blackheath (west midlands)
Interests:men who served from sandwell /dudley area any era
jeff elson index of the war diaries state that sgt j sanders is mentioned on 30/4/15. kia dbush 27/4/15 whatever that means!
Location:Wolverhampton
Interests:Family involvement in WW1 and WW2. William Smith was private 558 in 1/6 South Staffs in WW1 fought at Hill 60 and Loos James Smith was a private in 2nd Ox and Bucks. He landed in a Horsa glider near Ranville Normandy on D-day, fought at Battle of Bulge, Rhine crossing and Palestine. Jim sadly lost his final battle, that being against Cancer.
Iain, Roy and any other Staffs Rgt followers
You might like to visit this site.... Hell fire corner Link here;
http://www.hellfire-corner.demon.co.uk/wulver.htm
This site from 'our own' Andrew Thornton gives info about the North and South Staffs regt between April and June 1915, at Wulverghem. Very interesting read with letters home and accounts of soldiers lives in the field
It may add a bit of 'meat to the bones' of the war diaries,ie first medals won by the division were by soldiers involved in the rescue of 'miners' overcome by gas
Lifted from that site (hope this is half legal)
"For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty on 28th April 1915, near Kemmel, when he took his turn with a few others in entering a mine gallery to rescue comrades who had been overcome by gas. The rescuing party persevered till all had been saved."
Six of those decorated came from the Staffordshire Brigade Mining Section:
3889 Private George Bennett, 1/5th North Staffords
1301 Private Roland Hill, 1/6th North Staffords
2885 Private L. Landon, 1/5th North Staffords
2682 Private E. Langford, 1/6th South Staffords
1826 Private Arthur Storer, 1/6th North Staffords
2283 Private Albert Thomas Weston, 1/6th North Staffords
The award of the medals, the first decorations to men of the Staffordshire Brigade, was a source of pride for their fellow Territorials,
Thanks guys, would it be possible if he was on mining duties that he could have been attached or transferred to the Royal Engineers & mentioned in their war diaries.
I do know that he enlisted in Walsall before the war as the 1/5th was a TA btn.
Thanks again guys, will keep trying, pin him down one day.
AndrewThornton
Sergeant Sanders was killed at Dickebusch, but under what circumstances I have been unable to find out sadly. He was attached to the Royal Engineers for tunnelling duties, probably 172nd Tunnelling Company who were operating in the Wulverghem sector at the time. He is buried at DICKEBUSCH NEW MILITARY CEMETERY, Grave Reference D. 13.
British counter-mining operations had commenced shortly before the Staffordshire Brigade's arrival in the Wulverghem sector in April 1915, where the recently formed 172nd Tunnelling Company of the Royal Engineers were active near Kruisstraat Cabaret and Boyles Farm. The resources of the tunnellers were stretched and therefore reinforcements were urgently required, and a Brigade Mining Section was formed.
Potential recruits were not difficult to find, as many of the men serving with the Brigade had been miners in the coalfields of Staffordshire before the outbreak of war. For example, one officer and forty-two other ranks of the 1/5th Battalion, The South Staffordshire Regiment are known to have served either with the Brigade Mining Section or on the strength of Tunnelling Companies of the Royal Engineers during the period between April and October 1915.
Members of the Brigade Mining Section also seem to have adopted the title “Sapper” in place of their normal infantry rank of Private to reflect their new role, often referring to themselves as such in several letters published in local newspapers during this period.
When the 46th Division moved to the Ypres Salient in July 1915, the Brigade Mining Section continued to support the Royal Engineers Tunnelling Companies working with 175th Tunnelling Company under Hill 60. The Brigade Mining Section was involved in defensive mining operations only, mainly exploding camoflets under German tunnels to cause them to collapse. These subterranean activities were particularly hazardous and as a result of their bravery during operations, eight members of the Brigade Mining Section were subsequently awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. In addition to the six men already mentioned, 350 Sergeant Frank Wallbank and 1206 Lance-Corporal J. Cronise, both of whom served with the 1/6th North Staffords, were also awarded the DCM. They were decorated for their efforts in trying to rescue tunnellers overcome by carbon-monoxide fumes in a gallery under Hill 60 on 10 September 1915. Sergeant Wallbank was later killed during the assault on the Hohenzollern Redoubt on 13 October, while Cronise was wounded in the same action.
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Making films that mark an achievement and motivate others to change
13Nov2019 13Nov2019 Inshooting films
Picture this: the vast and windy, industrial port of Teesdock, UK. Shipping traffic comes and goes. Look carefully in between the giant cranes, huge vessels and towers of stacked containers and you see people, teams of skilled, hard-working people.
Green Shoots went to meet and film a team at the port who have changed the health and safety culture of their workplace and now are celebrating a remarkable achievement.
The film Green Shoots were asked to make
Our film commission was straightforward: go to the port. Spend time with the workforce at Teesdock. Get the material to make a film that shows what they have done – and how – to achieve, this month, five years without a Lost Time Accident (LTA).
On the day, the grey sky was reflected in the grey of the cold River Tees. But, out of all the grey at the port has come a bright development. “Back in 2008”, ICL Logistics Manager Mark Wilson told us, “We were not happy with the safety record at ICL Teesdock. We wanted to change the culture in the workplace”.
Illustrating a change of culture
The best people to explain how working practices have changed are, of course, the people who have changed their working practice. But, not surprisingly, not everyone at ICL Teesdock jumped at the chance to be filmed! However, with careful explanation of what we wanted to see and hear, and how we would do the filming, the workforce agreed.
Sean Batty, happy with the new safety at work culture
In fact, we managed to get the whole team in one shot. But a lot of the shooting was close-up: the exchanges and procedures between staff members, the Point of Work Analysis – or POWA – everyone completes in dedicated notebooks. The evidence was everywhere of safe working practices being followed.
Health and safety dream not nightmare
Mention a film about health and safety in the workplace to some and you could get a roll of the eyes, or a sigh. Not at ICL Teesdock. Everyone we met was visibly pleased with the rigorous framework for safe working.
“Everyone wants to go home to their families at the end of the day”, said fabricator Sean Batty pausing from welding a new piece of equipment. And his advice to others who want to improve their safety record? “Take no risks. Get the job done. But get it done safely. Every time.”
Teamwork makes the safety dream work
We only filmed with a few of the ICL Teesdock staff. But this month achieving five years without a Lost Time Accident has truly been a team effort. So we had to get a shot of the whole team. And we did. Their cheer – and perhaps the cloud of high vis wear – has made it a great social media short. And, hopefully, will encourage more to see more of their story in our film. Also, perhaps, to inspire more safety in more workplaces.
Making the most of film: a recent example
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Posted on Thursday 8th August 2019
According to the United Nations’s recent report on climate change, the inefficient use of land in agricultural practices and the heavy reliance on animal products for food is severely depleting the environment and is exacerbating climate change. Humans’ need for food makes this source of waste and carbon emissions extremely dangerous and a priority in reforming worldwide practices to mitigate the effects of climate change. Although many people focus on the usual suspects of carbon emissions such as factories, cars, and water and electricity inefficiency, the UN’s report indicates that agricultural exploitation is one of the biggest threats to the planet and its inhabitants’ existences.
A report from the New York Times released on August 8, 2019 states, ‘Human-caused climate change is dramatically degrading the Earth's land and the way people use the land is making global warming worse, a new United Nations scientific report says. That creates a vicious cycle which is already making food more expensive, scarcer and less nutritious.
"The cycle is accelerating," said NASA climate scientist Cynthia Rosenzweig, a co-author of the report. "The threat of climate change affecting people's food on their dinner table is increasing."
But if people change the way they eat, grow food and manage forests, it could help save the planet from a far warmer future, scientists said.
Earth's land masses, which are only 30% of the globe, are warming twice as fast as the planet as a whole. While heat-trapping gases are causing problems in the atmosphere, the land has been less talked about as part of climate change. A special report, written by more than 100 scientists and unanimously approved by diplomats from nations around the world Thursday at a meeting in Geneva, proposed possible fixes and made more dire warnings. "The way we use land is both part of the problem and also part of the solution," said Valerie Masson-Delmotte, a French climate scientist who co-chairs one of the panel's working groups. "Sustainable land management can help secure a future that is comfortable."’ (New York Times, The Associated Press).
This call for “sustainable land management” in agriculture can be answered with the concept of indoor farming with LED Grow Light technology. Indoor farming and LED Grow Lights have shown proven results of high vegetable crop yields year-round, and can be set up in almost any location, regardless of land fertility or climate since all conditions are manually controlled through greenhouse optimization technology. This solution not only answers the urgent call for increased efficiency in land use to reduce carbon emissions, but also contributes to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal efforts of increasing worldwide food security (availability of and accessibility to food). There is an urgency to reduce land inefficiency and make a widespread switch to a plant-based diet, all which can be addressed by indoor farming with LED Grow Lights. The problem pinpointed in the UN’s report cannot be ignored if we are to sustain the planet’s health for many more years to come.
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Johansson 8th in opening time trial at Boels Rental Ladies Tour
ORICA-AIS has opened the Boels Rental Ladies Tour with strong performances on the stage one individual time trial, Emma Johansson the top performer in eighth position.
Johansson, the Swedish champion, finished 35seconds behind stage winner Ellen Van Dijk (DLT) who stopped the clock at 13minutes 15seconds.
Sport director Gene Bates was pleased with the opening performances of the whole squad.
“To be honest the time gaps weren’t massive which in a Tour like this is pretty important,“ Bates said.
“There is a lot of time still to race and we are sitting in a really good position. Not only with Emma but with the other girls as well, we were all in the top 40 so we are really pleased with how we are sitting.”
Suiting the stronger riders, the 10.1km course saw average speeds of around 50kmph.
“It was a typical Dutch course, narrow roads, a few twisting corners and a couple of technical sections,” Bates said.
“It did suit Emma but really it was more suited to the likes of Ellen Van Dijk, your really big and powerful riders.”
Looking ahead to the stages to come, Bates said the team is expecting an exciting, action-packed Tour.
“I think the whole week is going to be a really stressful week,” Bates said.
“A lot of open narrow roads where wind is really going to play a bit part in what happens in the race.
“There are also time bonuses up for grabs in the stages and with not a huge amount of time between the top 15, I think we will see a lot of riders going for those intermediate sprints and trying to break up the race.”
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New Online Guide on Strain Measurement
New Strain Measurement online guide: Selection, installation, data acquisition, and analysis of sensors
The “what”, “how” and “why” of strain measurement and related-technologies
Dedicated sections for strain measurements using electrical and optical strain gauge technology
HBM Test and Measurement has launched a new Strain Measurement online guide, focusing on the selection, installation, data acquisition, and analysis of electrical as well as optical strain gauges. The new portal contains comprehensive information about measuring strain, including valuable tips from leading strain measurement experts.
When it comes to strain measurement, businesses and asset owners may feel intimidated due to the lack of information or, on the other hand, information overload. And often, in the absence of proper guidance from experienced professionals, they will give up the attempts to learn this topic and probably jeopardize cost-effective decisions when it comes to choosing the right measuring instrument.
Experts from HBM, test and measurement specialists, have dug deep to provide their best answers to relevant questions about strain measurement, either performed with strain gauges or with fiber optical strain sensors. Based on their knowledge, an ultimate step-by-step online guide has now been launched, with updated and unparalleled content about optical and electrical strain measurements, gauges, and sensors.
By navigating through the brand-new strain-related HBM webpages, readers may learn the “what”, “how” and “why” of strain measurement and related-technologies, including the definition of strain, tips for selecting and installing gauges and sensors, guidelines to acquire data, types of applications, among many others.
The journey starts at the strain measurements basics page: From there, users can choose to explore the world of strain gauges or the innovative field of optical fiber sensing.
The Strain Gauge Fundamentals
Strain gauges have been around for almost 80 years and continue to be key assets for measuring fatigue and testing materials for productivity and safety reasons. However, the following questions still remain tricky: How to calculate material stress from strain? How to select the right strain gauge and install it correctly? You can get the overview and all the answers here.
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Optical strain sensors, namely those based on Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) technology, have been gaining attention, particularly in the field of infrastructure monitoring over the past decades. But how does an optical sensor work? How many sensors can be integrated into one single fiber? You can unveil the secrets behind FBG technology here.
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March 7, 2019 November 1, 2019 / 0 Comments / Digital, Featured, Music, Vinyl / by Gary Alan Barker
You might wonder why I am reviewing such an old recording and well that you should as such things smack of ancient history. On the other hand, statistics show that old recordings are outselling new ones, not in part because they were analog and therefore lend themselves to the higher resolution formats more so than digital recordings the bulk of which were done at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. But that is not why I chose this recording. When I decided to revive Headphone.Guru’s tradition of music reviews it was in part to give the reader some insight into why I use specific recordings in my product reviews, and Genesis’ “Foxtrot” is the second oldest (in terms of time used for audio evaluations IE: the late seventies) recording I have used in evaluating audio gear, the oldest being Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s first album (which I may review at a future date), in fact, the track I use in my reviews comes from the same CD I used in the early eighties at CES and other shows to test products. I also have a Japanese Pressing on vinyl that I use for testing turntables or two-channel systems, and soon hope to have the DSD version.
Many bands are in actuality two bands, the studio band and the road band (throughout the 50s, 60s and 70s, and to a certain extent to this day, completely different bands, the studio recordings being performed by a secret cast of studio musicians who often did not get credit for their contributions), not so with Genesis. Genesis is one of those bands who try to be completely faithful to the album when performing live, in fact, I was always pleasantly surprised to find that the volumes they played at in concert were no louder than what I listened to at home (I would actually leave a concert without my ears ringing). They believed that their studio albums were true compositions (in the same sense as a classical piece), every note in its place and not simply a guideline for improvisations on stage performed by different musicians on different instruments (though in later years as the lineup changed and dwindled, necessity changed this also), hence I have a pretty good idea of what Peter Gabriel’s voice sounds like, and a good handle on the intonation of their instruments.
“Foxtrot” was the second Genesis album to feature what many consider to be the definitive Genesis line up of: Peter Gabriel – lead vocals, flute, bass drum, tambourine, oboe; Tony Banks – Hammond organ, Mellotron, electric and acoustic pianos, 12-string guitar, backing vocals; Michael Rutherford – bass guitar, bass pedals, cello, 12-string guitar, backing vocals; Phil Collins – drums, backing vocals, assorted percussion; Steve Hackett – electric guitar, nylon guitar, 12-string guitar. Both Phil Collins and Steve Hackett had joined the band for their previous album “Nursery Crimes”.
It is also one of their best engineered albums, and one of the better engineered rock albums overall, offering plenty of dynamic range and bandwidth, with exceptional clarity and naturalness of tonality.
The album opens with what is one of Genesis’ most iconic songs “Watcher of the Skies” which begins with a haunting gothic Mellotron solo and features sixty-fourth notes on the bass guitar and the album closes with the epic twenty-two minute “Supper’s Ready”, composed of seven movements, one of which is in a 9/8 key signature.
The full song list is:
Side one:
1. “Watcher of the Skies” 7:21
2. “Time Table” 4:47
3. “Get ‘Em Out by Friday” 8:35
4. “Can-Utility and the Coastliners” 5:45
Side two:
1. “Horizons” 1:39
2. “Supper’s Ready”
a. “Lover’s Leap”
b. “The Guaranteed Eternal Sanctuary Man”
c. “Ikhnaton and Itsacon and Their Band of Merry Men”
d. “How Dare I Be So Beautiful?”
e. “Willow Farm”
f. “Apocalypse in 9/8 (Co-Starring the Delicious Talents of Gabble Ratchet)”
g. “As Sure as Eggs Is Eggs (Aching Men’s Feet)”
While they all feature amazing musicianship, complex rhythms, extreme dynamic range, a host of instruments and sounds, as well as Peter Gabriel’s vocal gymnastics and multiple character voices, the track that I use to put gear through their paces is “Can-Utility and the Coastliners”. With its rich combination of acoustical and electronic instruments, wide frequency range and intimidating dynamic range it can tell me a great deal about a piece of audio gear.
Since the band toured for a while without a guitar player, Michael Rutherford developed the ability to play the guitar and bass pedals at the same time, which not only gave him the ability to change guitars without interrupting the bass line, but also gave him the ability to reinforce the bass guitar with the bass pedals, pushing the bass deep into the subsonic realm, making “Can-Utility and the Coastliners” my go-to tune for judging bass response.
Phil Collins’ use of the triangle helps me determine bandwidth and transient response, especially during the moments with all the electric instruments and percussion in competition for sound.
The acoustic guitar, percussion and Peter Gabriel’s voice help me determine the naturalness of tonality and the keyboards help gauge dynamics, current capacity and soundstage.
Since every Genesis album out sold the previous one, “Foxtrot” cannot be touted as their most popular one, but sonically it is one of the best, and I certainly love the compositions. If you like complex music, virtuoso performance, a bit of comedy and fantasy, and music that will stress your audio system, then I cannot recommend it enough.
Gary Alan Barker
Gary Alan Barker is a writer who has been a member of the Audio Industry since 1978, having acted as technical writer for several high-end audio companies, and been an electronics hobbyist since 1960. He has also been a musician and writer since the mid 1960s.
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Home Care Preferred was named as ‘Domiciliary Care Provider of the Year’ at the 2016 HealthInvestor Awards at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel.
The prestigious black-tie award ceremony was hosted by BBC broadcaster, John Humphrys. Over 1,200 people were in attendance including leading figures from social care, clinical services and advisory finance groups.
The company’s success is testament to its adept delivery of care in peoples’ homes. It provides hourly and live-in care as well as carrying out its impressive charity work in the London community. Its innovative high street shop also offers 6,000 independent living equipment products.
Home Care Preferred’s Managing Director Ken Waterhouse, who has worked in the care industry for 25 years said: “It’s a rewarding role because our staff want to give something back to the community. For my staff to be recognised for their outstanding care work is a fantastic achievement for the whole team and we want to continue providing first-rate care for people in their homes and helping them to maintain their independence as much as possible.”
Home Care Preferred has continued to thrive in the care sector by delivering high standards of staff training, and career progression is at the core of the agency. The company is passionate about promoting awareness of dementia. The organisation recently set up dementia awareness workshops for businesses supported by David Burrowes MP for Enfield Southgate.
Now in its tenth year, the HealthInvestor Awards recognise achievement in the business of healthcare. This year was the most competitive entry process with submissions up by more than 10% compared to 2015.
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Inquiry will review DeVos' revival of troubled accreditor
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The Education Department's independent watchdog said Wednesday that it plans to investigate Secretary Betsy DeVos' decision to reinstate a troubled accrediting agency that was shut down by the Obama administration over allegations of lax oversight.
The department's inspector general is launching the review in response to a Dec. 17 letter from Sen. Patty Murray of Washington and Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia, the top Democrats on congressional committees that oversee education, a spokeswoman for the inspector general told The Associated Press.
In their letter, the Democrats question how closely DeVos reviewed the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges, and they suggest that education officials exaggerated the group's support from others in the industry, which was a factor in DeVos' decision to reinstate it.
Liz Hill, a department spokeswoman, defended DeVos' decision and dismissed the letter's allegations as "ridiculous political theater."
DeVos' Nov. 21 decision to revive the accrediting group has become a flashpoint in a broader debate over the regulation of for-profit colleges. Democrats say DeVos has been too friendly to the industry, while DeVos says the previous administration went too far working against it.
President Barack Obama's administration cut ties with ACICS in 2016, citing a "profound lack of compliance" with federal standards. The group had been accused of poor oversight after giving its blessing to for-profit chains including Corinthian Colleges and ITT Technical Institute, which both folded amid widespread allegations of fraud.
But the group challenged the decision in court and won, saying the department ignored 36,000 pages of evidence the accreditor had submitted in its defense. A federal judge in March ordered DeVos to revisit the case.
Her review concluded that the agency was "substantially in compliance" with federal standards. She wrote that the Obama administration had either ignored or mischaracterized evidence to reach a "preordained result."
As evidence that ACICS had gained "wide acceptance" from others in the industry - a requirement for all accrediting agencies - the department said it obtained letters of support from nine other accreditors. But eight of those groups later denied offering support, prompting the department to issue an Oct. 15 correction that cited letters from four different groups.
Now, Democrats are challenging whether any agencies have backed the group. In the Dec. 17 letter, Murray and Scott say a congressional inquiry found "no evidence
Now, Democrats are challenging whether any agencies have backed the group. In the Dec. 17 letter, Murray and Scott say a congressional inquiry found "no evidence of any accreditation agency supporting ACICS' ability to grant or deny accreditation to instructions of higher education." A group of Democrats who contacted the four additional groups reported that they "carefully avoided asserting support."
"If the department used incorrect information to determine ACICS' compliance with federal regulatory criteria for recognition, then the department's review process and re-recognition of ACICS put students and taxpayers at significant risk," according to the letter from Murray and Scott.
Hill, the spokeswoman, said the primary issue is that the previous administration failed to review 36,000 pages of documents.
"That egregious oversight led a federal court to remand the case back to the secretary, yet that seems to have remained off Sen. Murray and Rep. Scott's radar," she said. "To claim that an editing error, which was quickly corrected, invalidates the thorough 77-page recommendation is ridiculous political theater."
The Dec. 17 letter also accuses the department of failing to examine ACICS's abi
The Dec. 17 letter also accuses the department of failing to examine ACICS's ability to monitor the finances of its schools. Murray and Scott cite the sudden closure of Education Corporation of America, a major for-profit chain that was endorsed by ACICS before it folded Dec. 5 amid deep financial trouble.
Democrats have widely called on DeVos to rethink her support for ACICS following the closure, which affected roughly 15,000 students.
The letter asks the inspector general to provide a response by Jan. 14. A spokeswoman for the office declined to provide further detail about the inquiry.
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Beautiful Hilton Head Nature
Keep the Critters Out of Your Yard & Garden
MARY ANN BRUNO
Living in the Lowcountry is wonderful, but it comes with challenges. Now that warm weather is here and we’re spending more time in our yards, we are once again dealing with deer, rabbits, mosquitoes, moles and other critters.
The Lowountry has its challenges, but just today I had a customer inform me that “The grass isn’t always greener somewhere else.” He has a home in Virginia and he has a family of deer that eat very well at that home also.
With that being said, we are in a constant search for ways to repel these unwanted guests.
Coyotes of Hilton Head Island are here to stay
If you believe the tales, coyotes are everywhere on Hilton Head Island. Until five years, it was mostly urban legend and many cases of mistaken identity. But a funny thing happened among all the storytelling. Coyotes literally made their way down U.S. 278 and on to the island. While we are far from an outbreak situation, experts caution that the migratory predator is here to stay, like it or not.
2014 garden trends
STEVE NICHOLS
TABLETOP FOUNTAINS, GARDEN ART, DECORATIVE PLANTERS HIGHLIGHT 2014 GARDEN TRENDS
Gardeners have known for centuries that their pastime has a calming and -- forgive the pun -- grounding effect. Now, science confi rms what we already know on a subliminal level.
Researchers have reported in the journal Neuroscience that contact with a bacteria in soil triggers the release of serotonin in our brains, which improves mood and learning. We’re naturally wired to want more time in the garden – to “play” in the dirt – and to bring plants inside our homes and offices to reduce stress and anxiety. The biggest trends in gardening for 2014 involve the evolution of our outdoor spaces as we spend more of our leisure time outdoors, and bring more live plants indoors.
All Saints, Avant Gardeners showing off area's top gardens
SHERRY CONOHAN | PHOTOS BY TOM CALANNI
BEAUTIFUL TREES AND PLANTS, FLOWERS IN A RIOT OF COLORS, STONE WALKWAYS AND PERGOLAS AWAIT THE VISITORS WHO TAKE PART IN GARDEN TOURS THIS MONTH IN HILTON HEAD ISLAND AND SUN CITY IN BLUFFTON.
For those of an historic persuasion, there will be a tea in Old Town Bluffton with scones and desserts and a fashion show of vintage dresses dating back to the 1800s.
The Bluffton Historical Preservation Society, which is putting on the tea, is considering adding a garden tour next year to its repertoire of walking historic tours.
The 27th annual All Saints Garden Tour, the granddaddy of the garden tours sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church, will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, and has the theme of “A Potpourri of Gardens.” It will feature seven home gardens and the gardens of Hilton Head Island High School.
Horseshoe Crabs: Living Fossils
DAWN BRUT | PHOTOS BY DAWN & SHIRLEY BRUT
WHAT ANIMAL HAS 10 EYES, TELLS TIME WITH ITS TAIL, CHEWS WITH ITS LEGS AND IS 445 MILLION YEARS OLD?
If you guessed a horseshoe crab you are correct! The American Horseshoe Crab (Limulus polyphemus) is an amazing creature that can be found in our coastal waters and sometimes on our beaches. The horseshoe crab is not a true crab like a blue crab or ghost crab. Although it is related to true crabs, the horseshoe crab is surprisingly even more closely related to spiders and scorpions.
The horseshoe crab spends most of its time moving along the ocean floor like a small tank, eating shellfish, worms and dead and decaying matter. Ten walking legs, a mouth, two chelicera (appendage use for placing food in their mouth), and book gills, are located on the underside of the horseshoe crab. They are protected by a hard exoskeleton.
Loggerhead life
AMBER KUEHN
Sea Turtle Protection Project monitors Hilton Head’s endangered reptiles
Loggerhead sea turtles emerge from the ocean onto Hilton Head beaches every year in May to lay their eggs. Last year, 339 sea turtle nests broke the previous record for Hilton Head Island set in 2011 (324 nests).
It is a rare sight to see a 400-pound sea turtle lumber up the beach on fins designed to push her gracefully through the water.
It happens at dusk and into the night. Under the cover of darkness, the female loggerhead avoids predators and baking in the summer sun; her cold-blooded, reptilian nature does not allow her to regulate her own body temperature. Her approach, the dig, the egg laying, the disguise, and the return can take anywhere between 2 to 4 hours depending on the tide and obstacles on the beach.
How green is Hilton Head?
Lisa J. Allen
Residents fresh from the Midwest get in their minds that a green, manicured lawn is healthy, but the native plants are so much better.
For decades, Hilton Head Island has proudly proclaimed its “green” creds, pointing to its development rules that preserve trees, programs to set aside acres of green space throughout the island and efforts to protect sea turtles.
In the meantime, other communities have eagerly and aggressively climbed about the ecotourism bandwagon.
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DR. ERIC MONTIE TEACHES ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY, NEUROBIOLOGY AND ICHTHYOLOGY AT USCB’S HILTON HEAD GATEWAY CAMPUS.
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Texas A&M Deploys DRAGEN
First American Academic Institution Install for Agricultural Applications
Analyzing heaps of sequencing data is about to get orders of magnitude faster at the Texas A&M AgriLife Genomics and Bioinformatics Service. Illumina’s DRAGEN (Dynamic Read Analysis for GENomics) server has recently been added to the Texas A&M AgriLife Sequencing Center. The new server can reduce the amount of computational hardware and data processing costs, and provide the speed and flexibility to optimize bioinformatics processes to achieve the highest quality results.
We are excited to install the new DRAGEN server and anticipate it will solve many of the analysis issues we have been facing. As users of Illumina products, we see their levels of innovative technology as unprecedented in comparison with anything else on the market
Charles D. Johnson, Ph.D., Director of the Genomics and Bioinformatics Service at Texas A&M AgriLife Research
Founded in 2010, the Genomics and Bioinformatics Service has been fulfilling its mission to improve access to the latest genomics technologies across the Texas A&M University System plant and animal research community and beyond. The team has been analyzing thousands of samples, generating millions of sequencing reads and successfully managing peaks in sample submissions resulting from the seasonal nature of agricultural breeding cycles. The samples must be processed quickly so that breeders can make timely decisions on what to advance in their breeding programs.
“We are excited to install the new DRAGEN server and anticipate it will solve many of the analysis issues we have been facing,” said Charles D. Johnson, Ph.D., Director of the Genomics and Bioinformatics Service at Texas A&M AgriLife Research. “As users of Illumina products, we see their levels of innovative technology as unprecedented in comparison with anything else on the market.”
The Illumina DRAGEN Bio-IT Platform provides accurate, ultra-rapid secondary analysis of sequencing data. In its latest release, v3.4, the platform has improved accuracy and speed for RNA gene fusion detection and quantification, and added functionality and accuracy enhancements to small variant caller and structural variant caller.
Initial agricultural customer evaluations of DRAGEN show that mapping against the ash tree genome was 177 times faster per processing core than its local HPC systems, requiring only seven minutes instead of three hours on one of the larger datasets. Alignment runs on the rice genome that take approximately two hours on their HPC servers, but took just three minutes using DRAGEN.
“Our collaboration with Texas A&M AgriLife supports our shared goal to improve access to genomics in the agriculture community,” said Lisa Eldridge, Associate Director, Illumina Agriculture Market Segment. “Adding the DRAGEN server to its workflow will enable faster data turnaround and accelerate researchers’ ability to use this data to move their critical research forward.”
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Special constables begin horseback patrols
April 19, 2012 April 21, 2012 Horsetalk.co.nz 1106 Views 0 Comments Police horses
Special constables are using their own horses to patrolling rural areas of Norfolk, England.
Special constables on horseback are now patrolling rural areas of Norfolk, England, in a bid to bring crime down.
After months of working together with World Horse Welfare, three specials and a police community support officer from Norfolk Constabulary began their first horseback patrols last weekend.
Two World Horse Welfare staff members assessed the officers in February at its Hall Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Snetterton, Norfolk.
World Horse Welfare field officer Jacko Jackson and Hall Farm assistant centre manager Justina Smith carried out the assessments, which involved the officers undertaking a competency test to ensure their suitability to perform the role, and their own horses were also assessed.
Jackson said: “We were really pleased with how the assessments went and the final outcome. They all achieved the required level of competence and we hope that the officers will now go on to be a real asset to the Constabulary.
“Re-introducing officers on horseback is a positive move as it allows them to be seen in areas of the countryside where they traditionally may have not been seen.
“The horses can also be a magnet for people wanting to come and speak with you which could potentially lead to the disclosure of important information about crime in the area.”
The aim of the new mounted officers is to help tackle rural crime in the county and will be used as part of Norfolk Constabulary’s successful Operation Randall.
Temporary Chief Superintendent Nick Dean, who leads the operation, said: “The scheme will make a real difference as the mounted specials will offer a visible yet reassuring presence in the local communities where they will be patrolling.
“There is also no additional cost to the Constabulary as the specials would be using their own horses.”
The patrols began on Sunday, with three officers on horseback covering the South Norfolk area and one officer covering the North Norfolk area.
It is hoped, if successful, the initiative will be extended to other areas of the county.
The Norfolk scheme follows the success of specials on horseback in Hertfordshire which began in October 2009.
World Horse Welfare field officer Nick White, who was a former mounted police officer and instructor from the Metropolitan Police, carried out the competency assessments of the four rural specials more than two years ago.
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Women complete 260-mile barefoot horse ride
Nic Barker and Felix on the ride to Exmoor.
Two women who wrote a book on barefoot hoof performance have completed a 260-mile ride from North Wales to Exmoor, enduring two weeks of torrential rain.
Sarah Braithwaite and Nic Barker rode through some of the most idyllic and difficult parts of the British landscape, but found the weather a particular challenge.
"The ride was full of challenges, as the bad weather had made many of the roads and tracks we were using very treacherous, with more than one turning into streams, making slow going," the pair reported at the end of their journey.
"Unfortunately, the monsoon weather led to one horse injury, with Sarah having to retire Morris after he fell and badly bruised his fetlock on a particularly bad path. He is fine now, happily.
"The star of the ride, though, was undoubtedly Ghost, Nic's 24-year-old Irish Draught-thoroughbred cross. Despite having been diagnosed with navicular at 17, and 'retired' as Nic thought, he is a true barefoot success story and has done many miles over the last six years, all without shoes.
"He absolutely revelled in the nomadic lifestyle of the ride and all the attention he received en route! He travelled the length of Wales until a kick from another horse injured his leg and put him out of action.
"He is fully recovered and back in work now," Barker said. "It was such a shame not to be able to complete the ride on him, as he was loving it; I may have to start doing endurance with him!" she said.
She completed the ride, swapping to her nine-year-old hunter, Felix, for the southern section, and meeting up with friends to ride the final 18 miles across Exmoor with three other barefoot horses.
Braithwaite and Barker are the authors of Feet First: barefoot performance and hoof rehabilitation.
Ghost, a 24-year-old Irish hunter who was diagnosed with navicular at 17.
They planned the ride as an illustration of the levels of performance achievable by barefoot horses.
Braithwaite and Barker have been working and competing their own horses barefoot for many years, and have helped hundreds of others take horses sucessfully barefoot.
The pair trained originally in the US before founding UK Natural Hoof Care Practitioners (UKNHCP), a training and research organisation for farriers and trimmers working in Britain.
Barker is based on Exmoor where she runs an equine rehabilitation centre specialising in hoof problems.
She and her partner, Andy, hunt their own horses regularly with the Exmoor Foxhounds and compete in eventing and hunter trials.
Braithwaite lives in North Wales and has a busy hoof-care practice, focusing on hoof rehabilitation and performance.
With a background in endurance, she works and competes her own horses not only over long distances but also in show-jumping, cross-country and hunting.
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Iron ore production by country 2018 | Statista
This statistic shows the worldwide iron ore production 2012-2018, by country. The mine production of iron ore in the United States reached approximately 56 million metric tons in 2014.
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The map of Austria. Image Credit: CIA Factbook. Metals. In 2010, AMAG was the top producer of semi-finished and cast aluminum products. In the same year, Austria's iron ore production increased by 3% compared to that of 2009, and the country's iron ore and concentrates imports increased by 53%.
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The Erzberg mine is a large open-pit mine located in Eisenerz, Styria, in the central-western part of Austria, 60 km north-west of Graz and 260 km south-west of the capital, Vienna.Erzberg represents the largest iron ore reserves in Austria, having estimated reserves of 235 million tonnes of ore. The mine produces around 2,153,000 tonnes of iron ore per year.
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The Rise of the Independent Bookstore
Given that you're reading a post about bookstores written by a word nerd from Grammarly for HuffPost Books, we can safely assume that you're a reader. So where do you buy books?
A few years ago, your answer was probably a big box chain like Borders, Barnes and Noble, or online superstore, Amazon. Local independent bookstores were on the decline, and it seemed only a matter of time before they became a quaint relic of the past - like soda fountains or knowing your neighbors by name.
When Borders closed its doors in 2011 after 40 years in business, many saw it as the beginning of the end. Waldenbooks and B. Dalton, two of the largest bookstore chains, had already shuttered, leaving Barnes and Noble and discount chain Books-A-Million to duke it out in the brick-and-mortar bookstore space.
But then something remarkable happened. It turned out that reports of the death of the indie bookstore were greatly exaggerated.
In part because of the vacuum left by the closing of big box stores and in part because of the groundswell behind the "Shop Local" movement, independent bookstores are actually on the rise. The American Booksellers Association reported an eight percent growth in sales in 2012, and those numbers have continued to steadily, modestly climb.
Your Local Bookstore: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
According to The CS Monitor, community support is "the secret ingredient behind a quiet resurgence of independent bookstores." When you buy a book at one, you keep your money in the local economy, something that appeals to many shoppers. You're also more likely to find a unique selection of curated books and personalized recommendations from the store's employees, who are usually enthusiastic evangelists of the written word.
As Author Wendy Webb puts it, "They're places where you can run into friends and neighbors, or curl up in a cozy corner to read. And they're also beautiful book-filled rooms, each of them unique, with a character and feel all their own. I've never been into a bookstore I didn't fall in love with."
Like Barnes and Noble, many independent bookstores offer more than just new books. Cafes, cards and gifts, and other non-book goods are typical, as are used books and other media. But when was the last time you went to the B&N for a beer and a poetry reading? It's not uncommon for indie bookstores to become community spaces. And yes, some of them even serve liquor.
Indie Bookstores Adapt to Remain Competitive
The main downsides to shopping local are price and selection. Author Zachary Karabell admits "while indies cannot compete with Amazon's inventory, Amazon evidently cannot supplant indies as shopping and social experiences." Independent stores also can't offer the same deep discounts as chain stores or Amazon, but shoppers are increasingly willing to pay a premium to support local independent businesses.
But what about eBooks? You can't exactly walk into your local bookshop and download a title or two from them. Except that's exactly what a partner program between IndieBound, an online alternative to Amazon, and eReader manufacturer, Kobo, allows you to do. You can register your Kobo reader with the local bookstore of your choice, and then whenever you buy a book from Kobo's online store, a cut of the purchase price goes to your local bookstore. Neat, huh?
So the next time you're in the market for something new to read, head out to your local bookstore. You can find a directory of independent stores here.
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