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La Touche History
The Bellevue, Delgany Family
Peter La Touche
The Harristown, Kildare Family
The Marlay, Rathfarnham Family
Greystones Information
H.E. Michael Collins to Speak at Seminar Dinner on Saturday 14th – Greystones Golf Club
H.E. Michael Collins, recently retired ambassador to Germany will be the guest speaker at the La Touche Legacy Festival of History Dinner. Michael Collins became Ireland’s Ambassador to Germany in August 2013. A native of Dublin, Ambassador Collins was born...
Hanna Sheehy Skeffington – Jim Brennan Memorial Lecture. Dr Margaret Ward
Dr Ward will give a lecture at the 6th Festival of History – 31st La Touche Legacy Weekend as part of the theme ‘Ireland through the Turbulent 30’s’ on Saturday 14th @ 11.00am Dr Margaret Ward is a feminist historian whose highly acclaimed book Unmanageable...
Dev Part 2 – Mr David McCullagh, RTE Journalist
David Mc Cullagh will give a lecture at the 6th Festival of History – 31st La Touche Legacy Weekend as part of the theme ‘Ireland through the Turbulent 30’s’ on Saturday 14th @ 11.00am David McCullagh is an Irish Journalist and author. He is a presenter of the...
Ireland’s View of Fascism & Communism, – Professor Fearghal McGarry, Queens University Belfast
Professor McGarry will give a lecture at the 6th Festival of History – 31st La Touche Legacy Weekend as part of the theme ‘Ireland through the Turbulent 30’s on Saturday 14th @ 10.00am Fearghal McGarry joined Queen’s University in 2002. He studied history at UCD...
‘Widows & Daughters in Dail Eireann – Dr Claire McGing, NUI Maynooth
Dr McGing will give a lecture at the 6th Festival of History – 31st La Touche Legacy Weekend as part of the theme ‘Ireland through the Turbulent 30’s’ on Friday 13th @ 17.15pm A human geographer by background with a focus on gender/feminist geography, Claire has...
‘The 30’s and DeValera – Dr Martin Mansergh
Dr Martin Mansergh will give a lecture at the 6th Festival of History – 31st La Touche Legacy Weekend as part of the theme ‘Ireland through the Turbulent 30’s’ on Friday 13th @ 16.45pm. Dr Mansergh is a former Fianna Fáil politician who served as Minister of State at...
Franco’s Irish Volunteers – Mr John Dorney, Historian
John Dorney will give a lecture at the 6th Festival of History – 31st La Touche Legacy Weekend as part of the theme ‘Ireland through the Turbulent 30’s on Friday 13th @ 16.15pm. John Dorney is an independent historian and chief editor and writer of the Irish Story...
6th Festival of History-31st La Touche Legacy Weekend
July 6th, 2019: Details were this week released of the upcoming 6th Festival of History and 31st La Touche Legacy Seminar, this event run by La Touche Legacy Committee in association with Greystones Archaeological and Historical Society and held each year...
La Touche Legacy President Dies 12th March 2018
The death has occurred of The Hon Garech de Brun, one of the most colourful characters in Irish cultural life over the past 50 years & President of La Touche Legacy. He was aged 78.
Launch of La Touche Legacy Seminar 2018
The Launch of the 30th La Touche Legacy Seminar and 5th Festival of History took place in the historic surroundings of Greystones Golf Club on Monday night 2nd July.
Creating a New State – Dr Martin Mansergh
CREATING A NEW STATE
Address by Dr. Martin Mansergh at the Seminar Dinner for the 4th Festival of History – 29th La Touche Legacy Weekend in association with Greystones Archaeological and Historical Society, Greystones Golf Club, Saturday, 30 September 2017, at 8 pm
Win tickets to the 2017 Conference
The Chairman of the La Touche Legacy George Jones this week announced details of the competition being run in conjunction with the 29th La Touche Legacy Seminar in association with the Greystones Archaeological and Historical Society 4th Festival of History. George...
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Festival Introduction
Music that sounds like its composers imagined it. Musicians who dedicate themselves to their craft with devotion and passion. Audiences who bathe in the sun and music, carrying them to the abode of spiritual pleasure far from everyday life. Place where the astonishing young talents meet world’s biggest musicians. New remarkable careers that take a marvelous start. Malta International Music Festival makes all this possible – and it has been doing so in dedication to music and arts.
Film about the Malta International Music Festival 2017 by Medici.tv music channel.
RISE OF THE PLEIADES
In the past an island of knights and pirates, and now one of the most cozy and picturesque corners of Europe, Malta is situated in the Mediterranean sea, to the south of Sicily. From ancient times, the rise of the Pleiades constellation in the sky in spring was thought to be a propitious omen for the beginning of navigation. A constellation of classical music stars in Valletta, the capital of the island republic, marks the beginning of a season of summer festivals across the Mediterranean.
A big celebration of music
The 6th Malta International Music Festival will take place in Valletta between 15th April and 1st May, featuring highly acclaimed world-famous musicians, including the return to Malta of the legendary pianist Grigory Sokolov and the highly awaited Malta appearances of Maxim Vengerov, Lyuba Kazarnovskaya, Ray Chen, Salvatore Accardo, Andreas Ottensamer and Nikolai Lugansky among many others. The MIMF 2018 offers a rich and varied programme including solo recitals, chamber concerts and grand orchestral concerts with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and the Malta Philharmonic Orchestra at the Republic Hall of the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta and Robert Samut Hall in Floriana.
Also, the winners of the final stage of the biggest series of eleven international piano competitions with a first prize of 100,000 Euro and a prize fund of 200,000 Euro will be known. The series has begun in July 2017 and takes place in 11 cities located across the Eurasian continent.
The final stage:
Who is the winner?
Commemorate anniversaries
The 115th anniversary of the great Soviet composer Aram Khachaturian will be celebrated with an exuberant symphony concert featuring celebrities and a large-scale exposition.
Discover new stars
Some of the young, rising stars will include, once again, the winner of the Tchaikovsky Competition, cellist Narek Akhnazaryan, and, for the first time, the winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition, pianist Denis Kozhukhin.
World class orchestras and chamber ensembles will participate in the festival directed by the remarkable conductors. They will, most notably, preform for the first time a number of new works by modern composers, among them the Maltese composer Alexey Shor and the premier of his symphonic cycle for two orchestras „Images from the Great Siege“. The composer has dedicated his work to one of the most significant and famous historical events in the history of Malta: the unsuccessful attempt by the Ottoman Empire to invade the island in 1565, then held by the Maltese Knights.
A number of new works
Events in the historical venues
The concerts and events of the festival will take place in one of the oldest European buildings “Sacra Infermeria” (XVIth century), in which the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta is nowadays situated. The chamber concerts will take place in the Robert Samut Hall, one of the unique Maltese architectural structures of the XIXth century.
Mediterranean Conference Centre Valletta
Robert Samut Hall
Strong partners
Such events cannot be left without media attention. The TV Medici, Russian Cultura TV channel, Euronews, Washington Post, New York Times, Classik FM, Orphey Radio and Malta Times have become important partners of the festival.
REPERTOIR
11 WAYS TO MIPC 2018
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2017.07.11 Grayling success
Fight continues to save Worcestershire's rarest butterfly
The good news is that the first Grayling butterfly emerged on the 23rd June this year, which is the earliest on record, and the population is the highest for several years. Perhaps this year will be the turning point for this very rare species.
West Midlands Butterfly Conservation (WMBC) has joined forces with the Malvern Hills Trust (MHT) in an effort to save Worcestershire's rarest butterfly. During last winter WMBC organised 365 volunteer hours of work while MHT contributed even more volunteer days to improve the habitat particularly around North Hill where the remaining populations survive.
Mel Mason from WMBC who helped to organise the work said, "The Grayling butterfly has been recorded along the eastern slopes of the Malvern Hills since at least 1853 and once occurred along the full length of the Hills. Its range has declined dramatically in recent years and it is struggling to survive.
The butterfly needs bare rocks open to the sun around which they fly during a few short weeks in July and lay their eggs on short tufts of fine grasses. Unfortunately, many of these favoured areas are becoming smothered by encroaching gorse, broom and bramble which is bad news for the butterfly."
Mark Roberts, Deputy Conservation Officer for MHT said "Large areas of scrub have been removed from the rocky outcrops that are essential for the Grayling's survival. Re-establishing more open grassland on the higher slopes with a mix of trees and scrub on the lower slopes encourages the greatest diversity of wildlife for everyone to enjoy."
If you want to find out more about the Grayling butterfly and the work of the volunteers, three walks are being held during July 2017.
Spaces are still available on the MHT Grayling walk on the 15th July, led by Mel Mason.
For more information on the two other walks or to get involved with future Grayling conservation work, please contact Mel Mason malverngrayling@btinternet.com.
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Daily Politics reader Russell Schaffer (AKA @RussOnPolitics) faithfully sent in his report from his polling place, JHS 190 Russell Sage in Forest Hills, Queens, earlier today:
Image: JHS 190, Queens. Image: Russell Schaffer
"As you'll see, the first open mayoral contest in 12 years was not exactly drawing an overflow crowd. I walked right in and voted. No wait whatsoever. Not that I am complaining about that, but in 2012, I had to wait about 15 minutes. One poll worker I talked with said turnout was "very good,' though my eyes and photographs sort of tell another story. Lots of empty space, lots of vacant voting privacy booths.
"Another poll worker told me of a few machines that rejected ballots. Not because of malfunction, but because several voters didn't understand the ballot and voted for more than one candidate for mayor! (Maybe they thought the runner up got to become vice mayor.)"
Daily Newser Matthew Perlman reports on issues at one polling station in Bay Ridge:
Heather Saadi is only 26, but she's been a poll worker for 8 years already. This is her first time as a coordinator, and she's working out of P.S. 506 in Bay Ridge. She said about 200 voters have cast ballots here so far.
"It's definitely slower than usual. Presidential elections are so much busier." The worst she can remember was the 2012 election. "They had so many problems, there were lines all the way to the door. It was like a maze of people in here. And the different lines all blended together."
Saadi said she even had a problem getting enough workers to show up today.
"Usually we have four people per table, but today we only have two. And the people we have now are all new. They don't know what they're doing. They're putting the voter number as the stub number, and the stub number as the voter number," she said "Everything's a mess."
This polling site also had a problem with one of its scanner machines. The BOE sent out someone to look at it, and they couldn't fix it. They just shut it down
Saadi thinks the scanners are still confusing for the poll workers. And at the end of the night, they take even longer to tally than the old machines.
"Everyone's way more confused by the scanners," she said. "And that's coming from the newer generation."
by Matthew J. Perlman on Nov 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM
Election Day 2013 - scanners that don't scan at 19 of 31 NYC poll sites randomly selected by @NYPIRG
by GregBSmith via twitter 11/5/2013 11:03:07 PM
We are now in Hour 13 of voting and liveblogging: Polls close in THREE HOURS! #nyc2013
Gene Russianoff of NYPIRG gives us a roundup of what the good-government group has observed about trouble spots in today's election:
NYPIRG's helpline intake and field surveys found the vote went smoothly for most people, Russianoff reports.
"But we found a troubling number of broken machines scattered across the city and the ballot's poor design and small font size caused problems for many voters," he said in an emailed report.
"Based on our 25 years of experience running helplines, the 2013 municipal elections were not as problem plagued for most New Yorkers as past elections. We did pick up on one startling development: Nearly half of the sites in 52nd Assembly District reported broken scanners during the day. The Board of Elections is investigating the causes of these and other machine problems.
"In addition, when asked, a majority of our callers also rated the small-font ballot hard to read."
Russianoff also reports that NYPIRG monitors visited scattered pollsites between 7:45 and 9:30 a.m.
"Most of the polling sites we visited were orderly. No long lines, no chaotic conditions, no harassment or electioneering. Our monitors observed that most voters were in the registration books and few voters were asked for identification," he said.
NYPIRG surveyors "found two problematic areas. We observed a substantial number of broken optical scanning machines, as well as problems related to the small font of the ballot. (This mirror problems detected around the City.) Some 19 of the 31 sites we visited had a malfunctioning scanner at one point of the surveyor's visit."
Daily News City Hall Bureau Chief Jennifer Fermino reports on the NYC controller race:
Republican controller candidate John Burnett’s campaign retweeted a message from race baiter Thomas Lopez-Pierre's that said, “Black people vote today for the Black candidate: John Burnett.”
The eyebrow-raising tweet is rather tame for Lopez-Pierre, a Democratic District leader most famous for his foul-language and inflammatory rhetoric about gays, Jews, women, whites and blacks. He once lambasted City Council Candidate Mark Levine as the "White/Jewish candidate” and claimed he shouldn't represent Upper Manhattan because he wasn't a minority.
Burnett, who is battling Democrat Scott Stringer, has struggled in the controller race, both in the polls and with fundraising. The Campaign Finance Board recently disqualified him from its last controller debate because he failed to meet the $200,000 fundraising threshold. "Fermino, Jennifer" at 6:26 PM
Our Danielle Schlanger reports on the endgame at Joe Lhota Campaign Headquarters:
by Danielle Schlanger on Nov 5, 2013 at 5:04 PM
Though Lhota may be (way) down in the polls, spirits remained high at his midtown headquarters: A small but dedicated group of volunteers manned the phones, trying to reach last-minute voters with an eleventh-hour pitch.
Scott Fintz of Murray Hill was on his third hour of phone banking -- and estimated he'd made his 500th call on behalf of the Lhota campaign. Earlier today, he brought his nine-year old son to the headquarters.
“I’m a lifelong New Yorker, so I remember what it was when I was nine years old,” Fintz explained when asked why he is volunteering for the Lhota campaign.
“When I was nine years old, the headlines were ‘Ford To City: Drop Dead,'" Fintz said, referring to the famous Daily News wood. "That’s probably one of the main reasons, and everything that flows from that, why I’m supporting Joe."
Fintz said voters have been receptive to his calls.
“My experience today has been extremely encouraging,” he said.
“In fact, my son noticed how positive it was, and he’s been, kind of, like, positive all day about it as well.” Danielle Schlangerat 3:13 PM
by Ben Max via twitter 11/6/2013 1:16:23 AM
Our Julia Xanthos reports and photographs:
Barbara Como, 78, was among the first to show up for Joe Lhota's Election Night party in Manhattan: "I'm frightened. I wanted Lhota so badly I can taste it. I'm afraid of de Blasio. He's going take this city back to the 70's, 80's."
by Julia Xanthos on Nov 5, 2013 at 5:22 PM
Daily News City Hall Bureau Chief Jennifer Fermino reports:
Excitement is already building at the de Blasio election night party in Park Slope - and the doors haven't even opened. The party at the Park Slope Armory doesn't start until 9 pm, but crowds began lining up at at 6:45.
"I'm a fan," said Sheila Richardson, a Queens legal secretary who was first in line. "I think he's more with the average people in New York, more for the non-rich."
Richardson said she arrived early because she feared it would be chaotic and wanted to make sure she got in to celebrate.
City worker Leela Maret, 60, also showed up early to beat the crowds. The DC37 union member - and self described "strong Democrat" - is hopeful that Bill de Blasio will negotiate a fair contract for city workers, all of whom are working on expired contracts.
"For the last 20 years, we haven't had a Democrat," she said. "We are excited and thrilled." "Fermino, Jennifer" at 3:26 PM
by joejackson via twitter 11/6/2013 1:32:01 AM
We are now less than 30 minutes out from the close of the polls...
The Virginia gubernatorial race appears to have tightened up. Here are the latest returns, according to the AP…
With 49% of the precincts reporting:
Republican Ken Cuccinelli leads Democrat Terry McAuliffe 49.3% to 43.7%
by Lauren Johnston
.@BilldeBlasio has the experience to run #NYC , a compelling vision for its future and he and his family epitomize the New York story
by Andrew Cuomo via twitter 11/6/2013 2:31:27 AM
Bill de Blasio may be from Brooklyn, but Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. says he'll be a great mayor for the city's only mainland borough.
"The Bronx is ecstatic," said Diaz, an early arriver at de Blasio's election night party at the Park Slope Armory. "That's why the Bronx came out in droves."
Diaz said many of the issues de Blasio campaigned on - income inequality, stop and frisk reform and living wage - are top priorities for Bronx residents.
"Bill de Blasio was there for us," he said. "Fermino, Jennifer" at 9:13 PM
Tonight #NYC voters have opened an exciting new chapter in our State’s largest city with the election of incoming Mayor @BilldeBlasio
Here's the full statement from Gov. Cuomo:
“Tonight New York City voters have opened an exciting new chapter in our State’s largest city with the election of incoming Mayor Bill de Blasio.
"On a personal level, it is particularly gratifying to see Bill, a true friend and former colleague, win tonight. He has the experience to run New York City, a compelling vision for its future and he and his family epitomize the New York story.
"As New York City’s next Mayor, I know Bill will be a tremendous partner in moving this great City forward.”
Overheard at Lhota party: "I heard de Blasio rented a huge facility and it's empty." #NYC2013 #soreloser
by Annie Karni via twitter 11/6/2013 2:33:16 AM
Overheard at Lhota party: "oh well." #NYC2013
People at Lhota party seem unaware race has been called. Open bar still pouring. Music playing over TV. #NYC2013
Public Advocate-Elect Letitia James is now addressing supporters at her #NYC2013 victory party.
Working Families Party State Director Bill Lipton on Bill de Blasio's win: "Finally, a Mayor who cares as much about the 99% as the 1%."
The mood at Bill de Blasio's victory party is still a little subdued, despite the fact that the former long shot has been declared the winner of the mayor's race.
The early declaration of a winner meant many supporters hadn't yet arrived at the party at the Park Slope Armory. There's still no sign of mayor-elect de Blasio.
He did turn up at a smaller party at nearby Greenwood Park restaurant for select volunteers. At that point de Blasio had not been declared the winner, but he was in good spirits.
"He was excited," said Carlos Rodriguez, a volunteer from Washington Heights who attended the invite only bash. "Fermino, Jennifer" at 9:38 PM
by brigidbergin via twitter 11/6/2013 2:41:04 AM
In the Virginia gubernatorial race, Democrat Terry McAuliffe has taken the lead over Republican Ken Cuccinelli.
With 91% of the precincts reporting, McAuliffe is up 46.8% to 46.5%.
@TishJames delivering victory speech now. First black woman elected to citywide office in New York. #publicadvocate
by Mara Gay via twitter 11/6/2013 2:41:57 AM
“Yes, this is indeed historic, because our gov must be representative of all New Yorkers," says @TishJames , city's new public advocate
.@TishJames announces her transition team will include @eldiariony exec; @reshmasaujani and C. Virginia Fields.
Joe Lhota is giving his concession speech:
NYDN Daily Politics
@DNDailyPolitics
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith," Joe Lhota, quoting Scripture in concession speech.
"We have more in common than we have differences... Despite what you might have heard, we are one city." - @JoeLhota4Mayor
"It is natural tonight to feel disappointed, but tomorrow we must move beyond it... It was a fight worth having." - @JoeLhota4Mayor
.@JoeLhota4Mayor calling wife Tamra and daughter Kathryn his source of strength and inspiration.
.@JoeLhota4Mayor thanks his parents -- and notes it's his mom's birthday. "I love you very very much, and thanks for everything."
"Thank you, Mr. Mayor, (for) your support and your friendship," @JoeLhota4Mayor says to Rudy Giuliani. #NYC2013
"A lost election will never mean more to me than the privilege of your faith and your friendship." - @JoeLhota4Mayor
.@JoeLhota4Mayor says he'll leave the Monday-morning quarterbacking to others, but has no regrets abount his #NYC2013 run.
"We'll share some good liquid, I'm sure," Lhota says in concession speech. #openbar
Chirlane McCray makes an entrance at her husband's private victory party.
by "Fermino, Jennifer" on Nov 5, 2013 at 6:44 PM via email
Chirlane McCray is channeling Nancy Reagan on her big night as New York's new First Lady.
The poet and mother of two turned up at a small, invite only party for campaign volunteers in a sexy red dress and dangly earrings.
"She looked great," said Cristina Melendez, who attended the bash at Greenwood Park restaurant on 7th Avenue in Brooklyn.
Melendez and her daughter Yarisa Rodriguez were one of the lucky revelers who posed for a picture with McCray.
De Blasio was also at the party, where he shook hands and thanked supporters.
"We don't want anything more than this great moment," said Melendez.
Her brother in law Carlos Rodriquez said, "We have a Democrat in City Hall. It's very exciting."
McCray and de Blasio are expected to arrive at the Park Slope Armory any moment for their large victory night bash.
More from Jennifer Fermino:
Republican Joe Lhota called Bill de Blasio at 9:29 and conceded the race.
by ReuvenBlau via twitter 11/6/2013 3:00:29 AM
Meanwhile... DENVER (AP) - Colorado voters reject $1 billion tax hike for schools.
THIS JUST IN: Democrat Terry McAuliffe has won the Virginia governor's race, AP reports.
Democrat Terry McAuliffe has defeated Republican Ken Cuccinelli in the Virginia gubernatorial race, the Associated Press reports.
It's been decades since a Democrat took New York City Hall and judging by the crowd at Bill de Blasio's victory bash, members of the Party are ready to party.
The Park Slope Armory awaiting de Blasio's arrival includes many powerful city, state and DC Democrats. U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. both arrived early, and were here when de Blasio was declared the winner at 9 p.m.
Also in attendance was City Councilman Brad Lander, State Controller Tom DiNapoli, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and Assemblyman Karim Camara.
This @JoeLhota4Mayor party is still hoppin. After Quinn concession speech, room cleared out pretty quick. #NYC2013
"Where Brooklyn at?" Rap music blaring at @KenThompson4DA party as @NY1headlines shows a 65/35 against @BrooklynDA .
by Simone Weichselbaum via twitter 11/6/2013 3:11:55 AM
Our Simone Weichselbaum reports on the race for Brooklyn DA:
Ken Thompson hasn't arrived at his Election Day bash yet - but Mr. Big just walked into the building.
Actor Chris Noth and former Brooklyn district attorney candidate Abe George. Image: Simone Weichselbaum/New York Daily News
by "Weichselbaum, Simone" on Nov 5, 2013 at 7:08 PM via email
"Sex and the City" star Chris Noth trekked to Fort Greene Tuesday night joining dozens of Thompson supporters waiting to learn whether the former federal prosecutor will become Brooklyn's next district attorney.
"I am just enjoying fruits of a hard fought battle," Noth told The News. "And I came to watch the new man get up and take his tenure."
Thompson is running against incumbent Charles "Joe" Hynes, who has headed the Kings County's prosecutor's office since 1990.
Hynes lost the Democratic primary to Thompson in September, but continued the race on the Republican line.
"Mr. Charles Hynes - everything he did, he did the wrong way," said Satmar Williamsburg Jewish advocate Nuchem Rosenberg, who has criticized Hynes for not aggressively investigating allegation of sexual molestation within Brooklyn's Hasidic communities.
"I don't know if Thompson will be better. But Charles Hynes is as bad as bad can be. Anybody will be better," Rosenberg said.
Mark Appel founder of Voices of Justice, a support group for orthodox Jewish crime victims, quipped his life will dramatically change once Hynes lives office.
"When I wake up in the morning, I will have no one to yell at," Appel said.
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So when the hiring company hasn't provided a salary for a job, we look at salary data from related companies and locations to come up with a reasonable estimate for what you can expect. Job Abstracts is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with the actual employer of the job. Trainmaster will be responsible for the deliverables and results of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics. CSX is selling 373 miles of rail lines to Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad LLC (FGAR), according to a Nov. As you advance to Conductor and Locomotive Engineer positions, you can earn up to $75,000 a year. We are actively involved in shaping the industry through our marine solutions, transportation and logistics disciplines. 80 a day and its a full time job Position is Clerk and the Minimum Qualifications * High School Diploma/GED * 18 years of age or older * Valid Driver's License * Computer literate * Type 25 average net words per minute I am so Computer Literate and I can type. Alan has 1 job listed on their profile. 3 Intermodal Clerk Salaries. Find Csx Intermodal jobs in Portsmouth, VA. Social Recruiting. Notes: * = AIDT account not required. Ohio, Lima Job Summary Build, inspect and repair rail cars. Clerks provide a number of support jobs throughout the railroad with different titles, working in different departments. Safety is a way of life at CSX, encompassing every aspect of company operations. Visit PayScale to research accounts payable clerk hourly pay by city, experience, skill, employer and more. Read about the salary & benefits, practice areas, summer associate program and hiring criteria of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC. Since 1987, we have matched people to jobs that offer competitive pay, a bridge to permanent employment, flexibility and other benefits. You try and rationalize abusing a policy or a benefit provided to you and you know dam well how it’s supposed to be used. Top Entry Level Employers for 2019. 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The Companies recruit (and hire) qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship and veteran or disability status, or any factors prohibited by law and as such affirmed in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and. The date of the vacancy list reflects RRB records regarding the status of open/closed positions. The Clerk's office consists of five, full-time deputy clerks. Browse 3028 employment opportunites in Tallahassee, FL on our job search engine. EMAIL SIGN-UP. The way we live matters, both on and off the job. Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, an applicant will be contacted only if selected for an interview. We are actively involved in shaping the industry through our marine solutions, transportation and logistics disciplines. HUNTINGTON, W. Job description and duties for Supply Chain Manager. 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The low-stress way to find your next csx employment opportunities job opportunity is on SimplyHired. 4330 Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Sitemap | Staff Access © 1949 - 2019. Job opening in the State Personnel Management System, Maryland Department of Budget and Management. No purchase required. Plus Free Job Search Tool. CSX in Richmond is comprised of 3 railroads the SCL, C&O, and B&O eastern. CSX purports to use the IPCS Biodex to measure upper- and lower-body muscle strength. Auditor; Auto Title; GIS/Mapping; Recorder; Tax Map; Treasurer; Natural Resources. However, the last major overhaul of the track near the bridge occurred more than a decade ago, recalled Grize. You can search and apply for over 2 million other jobs. Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. The low-stress way to find your next csx railroad job opportunity is on SimplyHired. We've found 202 Jobs in your area!. NO!!! You CAN'T have a day off! The railroad practically invented the term 'on-call'. 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The following list includes job postings (order nos. this office will faithfully maintain accurate and complete records of all court proceedings as well as the monies received and disbursed by the clerk. Click the Open Positions link above to browse our job opportunities or create an account at www. CSX purports to use the IPCS Biodex to measure upper- and lower-body muscle strength. Job description and duties for Machinist. Find Csx Intermodal jobs in Portsmouth, VA. That was just one of the many reactions heard Tuesday after CSX announced the closing of its Corbin rail shops — impacting up to 225 jobs along with it. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover John’s connections and jobs at similar companies. No purchase required. The utility. com Crew Dispatcher. Also Machinist Jobs. Parsec, Inc. With over 450,000,000 salaries collected from other jobs and employees, we use one of the biggest salary databases in the world to inform these estimates. Come create the future with us At Comcast, we connect millions of people to the moments that matter. With our multitude of industries and abundant resources, you can make a real impact in your job. Free interview details posted anonymously by CSX interview candidates. Job Abstracts is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with the actual employer of the job. job title, keywords. Current vacancies are listed below. Logistics clerk job duties keyword after analyzing the system lists the list of keywords related and the list of websites with related content, in addition you can see which keywords most interested customers on the this website. A Man Tries His Best to Get Hit by a Train- CSX Switching UP Police Constable Recruitment 2018 41,520 Vacancies 12th Pass Government Job HD - Duration IBPS Clerk 2019 | Maths. At CSX, if you're willing to work hard and go the extra mile, this is a great place to work. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Brian’s connections and jobs at similar companies. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. You can apply for many jobs, hundreds in some cases, and never hear anything about your application. Find Jobs Research Salaries Read Reviews Find Jobs. CSX law enforcement jobs. The RRB routinely maintains a job vacancy list as openings are reported by hiring railroad employers. Apply online for jobs at Amtrak - Corporate Jobs, Entry Level Jobs, Procurement Jobs, IT Jobs, Conductor Jobs, Locomotive Engineer Jobs, Engineering Jobs, Amtrak Police Jobs. BROOKSVILLE — A time and date for the reinterrment ceremony of a recently exhumed Union soldier is set for this Saturday. Founded in 1978, CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. In effect he was awarded a position of public trust after having flagrantly violated a position of public trust, a policy typical of President Bush. " He likened the. Company officials said Alan F. A Man Tries His Best to Get Hit by a Train- CSX Switching UP Police Constable Recruitment 2018 41,520 Vacancies 12th Pass Government Job HD - Duration IBPS Clerk 2019 | Maths. Jobs by Location WHERE WE OPERATE BNSF is one of the biggest railroads in North America, operating in 28 states in the western two-thirds of the U. Professional Jobs; Canadian Jobs; Recent Grad and Student Jobs; Skilled Craft Jobs; Locations; Not Finding a Job? Join Our Talent Community; View All Jobs; About Us. 12 Heavy Machine Operator $24. Start your job search on Monster jobs. Everyone is out here for themself. So when the hiring company hasn't provided a salary for a job, we look at salary data from related companies and locations to come up with a reasonable estimate for what you can expect. Current CEO is restructuring how American rail runs, and it isn't working. Our data indicates that the best paid Intermodal Clerks work for Norfolk Southern Railway at $47,000 annually. View all Jobs at The Geo Group. Some positions are technical, some clerical, some executive, but all have a degree of specialization. View job openings that interest you and follow the directions in each job opening to be considered further. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Larry’s connections and jobs at similar companies. New csx careers are added daily on SimplyHired. At Canadian Pacific, we pride ourselves in offering a variety of careers anchored by precision, genuineness, strength, passion and accountability. Job description and jobs for PROCUREMENT CLERK. And we know it takes a trusted team to deliver the results our customers need. Crown, 55, retired after 37 years with the company, a career that started in 1966 as a rail yard clerk at CSX facilities in Baltimore. Current CEO is restructuring how American rail runs, and it isn't working. Browse local jobs, upload your resume, apply online and more. Offers professional, on-the-job, and operations training over six to nine months. The Official website for Georgia's state employees - provided by the Georgia Department of Administrative Services. We understand that looking for jobs can be difficult and that finding your dream job can be even more stressful. If you want to apply for one of the jobs listed below please Login to Career Center. Onlinexams is a web based interactive, independent and intelligent examination platform for students. 40 csx employment opportunities jobs available. Schedules Preventive Maintenance for Waste Pro vehicles and orders required parts for maintenance services. " What don't you like about working at CSX Transportation? "The work did not match the job description. New csx careers are added daily on SimplyHired. Clerk / Yardmaster - Eastman, TN. We encourage you to visit the Career Gateway often and keep your profile updated. Assist in testing assembled vessels. Must demonstrate general knowledge of labor and employment laws and legal terms, general litigation procedures such as discovery and document management, and knowledge of litigation case phases. (C) I understand that CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You can apply for many jobs, hundreds in some cases, and never hear anything about your application. Job opening in the State Personnel Management System, Maryland Department of Budget and Management. Apply now for jobs hiring near you. Recently, I completed a project. Your session will end in {1} minutes. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Check out what its like working at Union Pacific Railroad in Omaha, NE. com by RegionalHelpWanted. Trainmaster will be responsible for the deliverables and results of safety, service, productivity and financial metrics. We do not accept unsolicited applications or resumes. Posting advertisements and awards is the responsibility of Norfolk Southern. Since 2000 we've made it our business to empower customers with the most affordable and efficient recruiting tools of the highest quality available in the construction industry. UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. MPC offers exciting jobs and careers for recent graduates and experienced job seekers. com Skip to Job Postings , Search Close. Join us as we redefine maritime excellence. As a team member, you will help lead our Engineering, Mechanical or Transportation employees. View Amanda Gresham’s profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. 4330 Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Sitemap | Staff Access © 1949 - 2019. Property Tax Notices. Job search by Jobrapido. Citizens register to vote. Share these Jobs. This information about the Dental Insurance benefit at CSX is the result of research by Glassdoor editorial staff, and was not provided directly by a representative of CSX. Together, our more than 100,000 global team members are leading the change as our industry continues to evolve. Job Descriptions/Codes DO NOT REPRESENT JOB OPENINGS. Join us to ensure the future stays bright. Current CEO is restructuring how American rail runs, and it isn't working. See salaries, compare reviews, easily apply, and get hired. I interviewed for a clerical position with the N&W railroad also in Peru. RRB Recruitment 2019 Notification: If you are looking for government sector jobs in the 2019 year then, Indian Railway is a better option to get Good salary jobs as per your qualification and region wise. CSX to Abolish New Castle Yardmaster Job July 8, 2016 There was some chatter this week on Trainorders. We want your work at Amtrak to be more than just a job. Learn how much CSX Corp pays its employees in Chicago, Illinois. Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell and Northwell Health System are pleased to announce free flu shots for senior citizens in the community. These subsidiaries combine to allow CSX to deliver efficient freight alternatives to customers in a variety of industries, including coal, chemicals, automobiles, metals, agricultural and forest products, food and consumer goods. Top Skills for A Field Clerk Payroll Safety Meetings Purchase Orders Job Site Office Supplies Computer Hardware Data Entry Timesheets Human Resources Daily Reports Customer Service City Inspectors Meeting Minutes Superintendents Document Control Expense Reports RAN Monthly. 2014-B-001, CSX. John W Snow was named Secretary of the Treasury by George W Bush in 2003 after having been CEO of CSX railroad prior to that. If you see a job posting outside of IT that means that they have either cut or run everyone else in that job off. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Austin’s connections and jobs at similar companies. com by RegionalHelpWanted. "Make sure the job you be doing is what is describe by the job description. The City of Rocky Mount participates in E-Verify. At CSX, if you're willing to work hard and go the extra mile, this is a great place to work. While furloughed from a clerical position with the C&O in Peru. 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With a population approaching 25 million—the biggest for a city in China, and the world—Shanghai is a Chinese showpiece when it comes to entertainment, dining, culture, and so much more. From historical landmarks dating centuries to soaring skyscrapers redefining architectural limits, there are an overwhelming number of things to do in Shanghai.
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Suzhou and Zhouzhuang are the quintessential jump-off points for most Shanghai tours focused on history and culture. Also known as the City of Gardens, Suzhou is the setting of kung fu movies brought to life. Some of the gardens date back centuries and radiate a tranquility that is hard to find in the city. Zhouzhuang, meanwhile, is a water village surrounded by four lakes on all sides and connected by canals everywhere. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is located just a few kilometers outside the city center.
The City God Temple and the surrounding Old City are in the much older district of Shanghai and transport visitors back to a time when the city was just starting to get on its feet. Here, you’ll find shops and stores that are almost a century old and run by the very same families. It’s an immersion in old Chinese culture like no other.
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Mason’s Commended Scholars, 28 Semi-Finalists, 4 Hispanic Scholars Honored During School Board Meeting
Ten percent of the Mason High School Class of 2019 has been recognized by the College Board. MHS's National Merit commended scholars, 28 semi-finalists, and four Hispanic scholars were recently honored during a special Board of Education meeting.
Twenty-nine Mason High School seniors have been named Commended Students in the National Merit® Scholarship Program: Shabib Ahmed, Catherine Berry, Calista Busch, Lonnie Chien, Arnav Divekar, Brogan Doran, Cindy Gu, Alan Guo, Yuxuan Guo, Torey Hilbert, Soumya Jaiswal, Taylor Kling, Michael Luo, Cameron Madden, Sophia Mi, Matthew Minick, Jessica Nelson, Ria Parikh, Aditi Rajgopal, Ryan Stocker, Gavin Tan, Allan Tian, Karson Walker, Victoria Wang, Annie Wang, Allison Winterhalter, Fiona Xie, Daniel Xu and Aneesh Zutshi.
Watch the presentation that includes videos of the National Merit Students sharing fun facts about themselves and what they hope to be doing in 10 years.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise and are considered strong candidates for admission to selective colleges. These Commended Students place among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2018 competition by taking the 2017 Preliminary SAT/National MeritScholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
"All of these students are extremely talented and hard working," said MHS principal Bobby Dodd. "We are so very proud of all of our National Merit students and can't wait to watch what these well-rounded leaders accomplish next!"
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Paul Ratte, ND, assistant professor at Northwestern Health Sciences University, takes us through the latest research on probiotics (hint: it’s not all about the numbers), mastering the ‘wait-and-see’ when we’re feeling blah, and how to be our own health advocate when easy access is more of a hindrance than a help.
It’s no secret that antibiotic resistance remains a serious public health threat, thanks to the U.S.’s over-prescription rates. On an individual level, what kind of steps can we take to protect ourselves against these drug-resistant strains?
Antibiotics have been a savior for us, a gift really—we’re able to treat pneumonia and syphilis, things that would’ve cost us our lives a hundred years ago. Between the invention of antibiotics, water sanitation, and the cleanliness of our food and drink, we’ve made tremendous steps forward in increasing life expectancy. But now we use antibiotics for everything; we don’t necessarily distinguish between ‘Do I really need to treat this?’ and ‘Can I let these symptoms just run their course’? We know that an antibiotic works well for eradicating bacteria [the cause of disease], thanks to the Germ Theory. However, when bacteria enters the picture, it takes advantage of a susceptible person. Conventional medicine, I would argue, isn’t very good at addressing susceptibility.
Can you elaborate more on the susceptibility factor?
When something like, say, influenza starts making the rounds, it looks for a warm, stable environment for its host to reproduce. Influenza viruses are smart because they constantly shapeshift from one season to the next. If you’ve had the flu, you’re no longer susceptible to that strain anymore; your immune system builds a resistance to it. But if you haven’t experienced the flu, especially in its prime season, your immunity may be vulnerable. In my field, what I care about is decreasing susceptibility versus treating the disease. When we get our hands on antibiotics, some of them are reasonable at specifically targeting the infection you have, and others aren’t. The antibiotic can’t discern between good and bad bacteria, thus, wiping them all out. And with that, comes the risk-benefit factor: you may be treating the bug you have with a targeted—or maybe even a not-so-targeted—antibiotic, but it may also do a number on your GI tract and make you prone to an opportunistic invader, such as yeast. We don’t know when we see someone if they have a susceptible GI tract; hopefully the future of medicine will be able to, as the microbial elements are of significant interest.
There’s a lot of conflicting opinions about probiotics on the internet right now. BBC called them ‘useless’ last fall, which other media outlets took and ran with, while others maintain that probiotics play an important role in treating a wide range of illnesses. What’s the deal?
Dr. Paul Ratte, ND, Associate Professor; photo courtesy of Northwestern Health Sciences University
Paul Ratte
We tend to get clingy about numbers in our culture, focusing on how many hundreds of billions of live organisms a supplement has. Now that’s important, don’t get me wrong, but even more critical is the diversity of the probiotic—meaning, more than just one strain. This is what we see with fecal microbiota transplants [treatment for those with recurrent C. difficile]: you get a variety of good bacteria strains because you’re extracting it from a human host. If I give you a probiotic, I’m giving you pieces, but not necessarily a full complex of what we find in a human. So diversity, in my book, is the most important marker. The more diverse your bacteria strains are, the less susceptible you are to getting an infectious or antibiotic-resistant disease. Someone who pops an antibiotic without a diverse microbiome may find that it wreaks havoc on their system—more so than on, say, a healthy person with 30 strains.
Whether in food or pill form, I think probiotics are helpful; they’re like an insurance policy. I’m not sure if they live up to all of their hype—a lot of that comes from the supplement industry—but if you come to me with a sick gut, I’m going to recommend you a probiotic that I feel would be useful for you over the long term.
"The antibiotic can’t discern between good and bad bacteria, thus, wiping them all out. And with that, comes the risk-benefit factor: you may be treating the bug you have with a very targeted—or maybe even a not-so-targeted—antibiotic, but it may also do a number on your GI tract ." — Paul Ratte, Northwestern Health Sciences University
Any recommendations on the most effective probiotic supplement or product, based on your years of practice?
VSL #3 is a really strong, effective one, that contains really big doses of different bacterium—and it’s commonly available. But the best way to get diverse, spore-forming bacteria is through HSOs, which is basically … dirt from the ground—and pretty expensive dirt, at that. But it has certain strains you won’t find in your fermented foods or supplements. [Editor’s note: Spore-forming bacteria are microbial strains formed from spores. This kind of bacteria has the ability to germinate inside the digestive tracts of humans and animals.]
You talked about our collective quandary of choosing an antibiotic, or letting symptoms go without intervention. How do we get to a point where we find or know that balance?
Let’s say your kid has an ear infection. It’s a simple diagnosis for the docs: I can look in her ear and see the marked fluid and redness. We could prescribe you an antibiotic, but why would we do that when some research shows that an antibiotic doesn’t change the course in 2-3 days? It comes down to making the choice of waiting and monitoring your child’s symptoms. I know we all want to recover as fast as we can so we can go back to normal life—school, work, what have you—but instead of rushing to the doc for an antibiotic that may be treating a viral infection, give yourself a 3-day recovery window and watch your symptoms. Let me repeat that antibiotics, when used appropriately, are life-saving. It’s just that we use them all the time now—it’s the magic bullet, except the bullet is losing its magic.
On the other hand, if you’re taking an antibiotic and you find that your symptoms are improving before you finish the full course, don’t abruptly stop taking it. If you do, you could be opening yourself up to a superbug infection.
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Football hit by heavy snow
A number of today's football matches involving teams from the south west have been called off due to the heavy snow.
Wimbledon’s game at Accrington Stanley and Kingstonian’s match at Kingsmeadow have been cancelled due to frozen pitches.
Crystal Palace’s pitch at Selhurst Park is covered; their game against Bolton is set to go ahead.
Third placed Brentford host leaders Tranmere in a top of League One clash at Griffin Park.
The club is appealing for volunteers to help clear the ground at 9 this morning.
Volunteers will be given a free match ticket.
Hampton and Richmond’s game at Whitehawk is also off.
Calls for rethink on cuts to fire services
The leader of Lambeth Council is urging London Mayor Boris Johnson to rethink his plan to cut fire services in the capital.
A vote on the possible closure of 12 stations across London takes place on Monday.
Clapham station in Wandsworth is one of those under threat.
Councillor Lib Peck has written to the Mayor pointing to the vital role it played in Wednesday’s fatal helicopter crash in Vauxhall.
Among the other stations facing closure are Westminster and Knightsbridge in Kensington and Chelsea.
Over 5-hundred jobs are expected to go in the plan to save 45-million pounds.
Claygate Man Jailed
A man from Claygate has been jailed for nine months after being found guilty of possessing and making indecent images of children.
Thirty two year old Sean Girdlestone from Telegraph Lane was arrested after police seized a laptop from his home in September 2010 and found numerous pornographic images featuring children.
He was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court yesterday.
Richmond Park's MP creates buzz about bee decline
Richmond Park's MP Zac Goldsmith joined a giant bumble bee and campaigners from the environment charity Friends of the Earth on Tuesday to draw attention to the alarming decline in UK bee numbers.
He was one of more than 125 MPs to show their support for Britain’s threatened bees.
Last year Friends of the Earth launched its Bee Cause campaign, which has been backed by more than 80,000 people and calls for the Government to urgently to introduce a National Bee Action Plan aimed at saving our bees.
Bees are not only makers of honey, they are also crucial for pollinating crops and plants.
A sharp fall in their number in recent years has led to growing concerns about the impact this may have on our local environment, farmers and the economy.
A study last year found that if bees disappeared it would cost British farmers at least £1.8 billion a year to pollinate their crops by hand - which would cause food prices, such as fresh fruit and veg, to rocket.
Chelsea Pub Saved
A huge campaign’s been instrumental in saving a Chelsea pub from redevelopment.
Residents including actor Hugh Grant and former footballer Sol Campbell were among more than 1-thousand people who signed a petition against developers turning the Phene Arms into 20-million pound home.
A government planning inspector’s upheld Kensington and Chelsea council’s original decision to throw out the application by developer Robert Bourne.
Dundonald Primary gets green light for expansion
Merton Council’s planning application committee has granted approval for the expansion of Dundonald Primary onto part of Dundonald Recreation Ground.
The decision was taken at a meeting last night.
However, in light of public opposition the proposals could still be halted by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
The Council must now consult the Mayor again, and he has 14 days to make a decision.
Under the plans the public will lose full or partial access to around 5 percent of the Rec.
Doctors and nurses call for neighbourhood watch as cold spell looms
Doctors and nurses at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals are calling on local people to look out for elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbours during the impending cold weather spell.
Every winter in the UK, there are more than 25,000 deaths linked to the cold weather, including older people who can find themselves increasingly vulnerable during wintery spells.
And as forecasters predict heavy snowfall and icy conditions over the next few days, staff from across our hospitals are urging people to look after one another.
Pippa Hart is the Trust’s Director of Nursing. She said: The cold weather that is coming in might have a huge impact on Sutton, Merton and Surrey.
Weather like this makes it far more difficult for people to get out and about and this is especially so for older and more vulnerable people.
I have no doubt that, like the last time we had a cold spell, we will see a significant increase in the number of people brought into our A&E departments because of injuries or illnesses brought on by the cold weather
Some tips for people to ‘keep warm, keep well’ include:
• On cold days try to avoid going outside and if you have to, remember to wrap up warm;
• Heat your home well. By setting your heating to the right temperature (between 18C to 21C or 64F to 70F) you can keep warm and minimise your bill;
• Make sure you eat well. Food is a vital source of energy which helps keep your body warm. Have hot meals and drinks throughout the day.
For more information about how to stay healthy this winter, visit their website: www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/winter.
Trains update ahead of snow
South West Trains is already reducing services tomorrow – and we haven’t even seen any snow yet.
There will be no service between Virginia Water and Weybridge.
While reduced services will run between Motspur Park and Chessington and Strawberry Hill and Shepperton.
Stay tuned to Jackie throughout the period – we’ll keep you up to date with travel reports or @jackie_travel
Tributes paid to Sutton man killed in Helicopter crash
The sister of a man killed after a helicopter crashed in London says he had a big heart and was looking forward to celebrating his 40th birthday.
39 year old Matthew Wood was walking to work when the aircraft hit a crane and plunged to the ground yesterday morning.
His sister Amanda says he'll be missed terribly.
Who inspires you, Sutton?
The people of Sutton are being asked to nominate their community hero.
The Community Leadership Awards are held every year and are an excellent opportunity to recognise and thank some of the borough's wonderful people.
Each of the five winners receives £100, and runners-up get a certificate at a ceremony held next month.
Sian Morten with Sutton Council, explains who they are looking for.
The deadline for nominations is January the 28th - so get moving!
It's Madness in Esher
They performed from the roof of Buckingham Palace for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, played to a television of millions at the London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony and this summer they will be singing live from the stage of Esher's Sandown Park.
On the tour the band said, “A day at the races, British summer time, sounds suitably nutty to us!”
Winter 2012 saw the band complete their biggest tour to date, playing arenas all over the country, including two sell out nights at London’s O2 Arena.
Madness are Britain’s most successful chart band in music history, having had twenty-one top-twenty singles in a seven year period from ’78-’86, and many more since (over 30 in total), which include ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘Embarrassment’, ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘My Girl’ and ‘One Step Beyond’. This was a great achievement and set the tone for almost three decades of complete Madness.
Advice for shoppers in Kingston
Complain at the time.
That’s the new message from Trading Standards in Kingston if you have a problem in a shop, pub or bar.
One area of their work is monitoring weights and measurements.
Kingston’s trading standards manager is Alonso Ercilla:
Hospital staff face rise in physical assaults
New figures have revealed that reported assaults on doctors, nurses, midwives and other staff at Epsom, St Helier and Sutton hospitals have increased in the last year.
For the period April 1st 2011 to March 31st 2012 there were 117 recorded assaults across our hospitals, compared with 110 during the previous year.
The national data, which comes from NHS Protect (the organisation that works to identify and tackle crime across the health service) shows that for every thousand members of staff we have, 27 were assaulted during the year.
This compares to 26 for every thousand in 2010/11.
Richmond Child-Minding Service Launch
The Richmond Childminding Network is being launched today.
It’ll offer a high quality service and give the parents of 3 and 4 year olds the option of accessing the Nursery Education Grant.
The new system aims to be more flexible, localised and offer a more personal approach so parents can feel confident that the person looking after their child is well qualified, reliable and safe.
New Ticket Machines At Clapham
South West Trains is investing £200,000 to install over a dozen new ticket machines in London.
This is part of the £50 million investment programme to improve train station facilities.
SWT says the machines will provide a quick and easy way for passengers to book their tickets in advance and collect them at the station.
New machines have now been installed at Waterloo and Clapham Junction.
Second Helicopter Victim From Sutton
The second person who died in this morning's helicopter crash in central London has been named as 39-year-old Matthew Wood from Sutton.
Pilot Pete Barnes also died and 12 others were injured, when the aircraft hit a crane in Vauxhall and came down onto a road during rush-hour.
Roads in the surrounding area remain closed as emergency services continue to work to secure the damaged crane.
Vauxhall crash update
London Fire Brigade says its operation is now focused on making a tower crane safe - following a fatal helicopter crash this morning.
Pilot Pete Barnes was among two people who died when the aircraft spun out of control and clipped the crane on a tower block in Vauxhall.
Six people were injured and taken to hospital - and seven were treated at the scene.
The helicopter was on a scheduled flight from Redhill based firm Rotor Motion to Elstree, in Hertfordshire.
Bosses say they are devastated.
Mr Barnes, who had 25 years flying experience, had asked to divert due to bad weather.
Streatham Fire
There was a fire at a supermarket in Streatham on Tuesday.
The blaze at the site on the High Road broke out in an electrical plant room on the building’s roof.
Four fire engines and around 20 fire-fighters from West Norwood, Norbury and Tooting fire stations dealt with the incident.
The cause of the fire isn’t known.
Helicopter crash Vauxhall update: two people killed
Photo courtesy of @EvaWiseman
A helicopter has crashed in South West London.
It's believed the Augusta 190 hit a crane near the River Thames at Vauxhall this morning - and burst into flames.
A dark plume of smoke is visible above the area.
It appears as if it crashed into a crane on a building site next to a disused petrol station at Nine Elms.
It is possible it could have been on its way to Battersea Helipad.
Fire and rescue services say they're taking lots of emergency calls from eyewitnesses.
It's believed there were no passengers on board, only the pilot. The emergency services are being praised for getting to the scene within five minutes of the accident.
Here's eyewitness Robert Oxley, talking about the helicopter crash to Sky's Eamonn Holmes.
TV producer James Old is nearby, and has a view of the building that was hit.
Here's another eyewitness, Sarah Beth Casey
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Man charged with spraying graffiti across Epsom
A 20-year-old man’s been charged after spraying graffiti tags across Ashtead and Epsom.
The incident took place last September when 38 tags were sprayed at different locations including the war memorial in Ashtead.
The damage was estimated at over 1-thousand-6-hundred pounds.
Felix Ray, from Epsom, has been charged with criminal damage and will appear at South East Surrey Magistrates Court on January 28th.
Court Victory For Twickenham Woman
A British Airways employee has won a landmark legal victory over her right to wear a crucifix with her uniform.
Nadia Eweida from Twickenham took the airline to a tribunal when she was sent home for displaying a small cross on a chain around her neck.
Her claims of religious discrimination were rejected in the UK - but the European Court of Human Rights ruled in her favour.
Education Secretary sees the need for more schools in Kingston
Zac Goldsmith, MP for Richmond Park and North Kingston, arranged for Michael Gove, the Secretary of State for Education, to make a surprise visit to Coombe Girls' School on Friday.
Together with Councillor Andrea Craig, Zac Goldsmith, Nick Whitfield of Kingston Council, Headteacher Deborah Walls, Head Girl, Laura Timmins and Head Boy, Matt Britton, Mr Gove was given a tour of the School premises and facilities.
He paused to observe lessons in music and English, and asked students about their favourite novels and bands. He also fielded questions from politics students about his own background, education and career.
After the tour, Zac used the opportunity to address Mr Gove directly about the impending shortage of secondary school places in North Kingston.
In December, the Kingston Educational Trust submitted an application to open a new, non-selective Free School on the site of the North Kingston Centre in September 2014. Zac told Mr Gove that KET's application "perfectly encapsulates the local community's educational aspirations" and urged him to ensure that it is approved by the Department for Education.
Tooting Missing Person
The Metropolitan Police is appealing for help in tracing a missing teenage boy from Tooting.
16 year old Mohammed Omar has been missing from his home since Sunday.
He is Somali with short black hair and was last seen wearing a red jacket and camouflage trousers.
Anyone with any information is being urged to contact the Police.
Metal Recycling Call In Sutton
Sutton Council is one of four local authorities running a new campaign to encourage metal recycling.
Croydon, Merton and Kingston councils are also involved with the scheme.
Sutton Cllr Colin Hall says that while people are recycling food and drink cans, we need to do the same for kitchen foil and aerosols.
Just another ordinary day for Esher's fire fighters
One adventurous dog had a lucky escape yesterday when she was out for a walk with her owners in Hampton Court.
5 year old Jack Russell Maisie found herself trapped down a rabbit hole beside the river at Hampton Court station.
It took five fire fighters from Esher fire station three hours to retrieve her, much to the relief of her owners Vicky and Stuart Cantle.
Mr Cantle paid tribute to the fire brigade, thanking them for their assistance. He says the day was made even more dramatic because of the fact his wife is due to give birth any day now.
Maisie was found safe and well with only a few cuts and bruises.
Battersea Power Station is hot property
In excess of £600 million pounds worth of properties at Battersea Power Station have been sold.
Three quarters of the initial 800 properties have gone, in what’s believed to be the fastest selling property development ever in London.
The Evening Standard has reported that there has been particularly high customer interest from Singapore, Hong Kong and China.
The power station, which has been out of use since 1983, is being prepared for occupation in 2016.
Hospital staffing problems
17 NHS hospitals are among 26 healthcare providers in England failing to operate with safe staffing levels.
That’s according to the Care Quality Commission.
The health watchdog issued the hospitals with warnings in November after carrying out inspections.
Among them is Croydon University Hospital and Queen Mary's in Roehampton.
Police appeal in Epsom
Police are investigating after a woman was threatened by two men with a suspected firearm in Epsom.
The victim, in her early 20s, was walking along Longmead Road when she was approached just before 8pm last night.
They tried to grab her phone and handbag but the woman screamed and fought off the offenders and they ran from the scene empty handed.
Police say the area was busy and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Balham Murder Arrests
Eight people are being questioned in Jamaica in connection with the shooting of an 8 year old girl from South West London.
Imani Green from Balham died after being shot at her cousin's shop in the village of Duncans on the island on Friday.
It's thought she may have been the victim of a feud over an illegal lottery scam.
Her head teacher Anne Wilson at Fircroft Primary School in Tooting says Imani was in Jamaica because of a medical condition.
School Appication Deadline in Hounslow
Parents in Hounslow are being reminded that they only have a day left to apply for a place at one of the borough’s primary schools.
The deadline for applications to tomorrow (January 15) and parents are being urged to get their applications in on time.
It can be done online or by hand.
Box-Junction Complaints In Fulham
Motorists are accusing Hammersmith and Fulham Council of designing a boxed junction for the purpose of revenue collection.
The yellow box on the junction of Bagley’s Lane and New King’s road in Fulham catches more than 1-hundred drivers every day.
According to the Mail observations of the junction found that at least one vehicle gets stuck inside the box every time the lights change.
Irate drivers have called the cross-hatched area the ‘Moneybox’.
The council made 2.7-million pounds in fines from that one location last year.
More 20 MPH Zones For Hounslow
Hounslow council is stepping up its drive to get 20 mph zones around primary schools in the borough.
Councilors will meet tomorrow to discuss plans to invest 250-thousand pounds in introducing the speed limit.
There are 56 primary schools in the borough, 13 of which are already in 20mph zones.
If the plans get approval the money would be invested in checking the suitability of the zones around the remaining 42 schools.
Prince turns gardener
The Chelsea Flower Show has a new designer this year.
It's emerged Prince Harry has helped create a garden - in a tribute to his late mother Princess Diana.
The 28 year old decided to create the garden for the African charity Sentebale, which he also set up in memory of the late Princess.
It means ‘forget me not’ in Sesotho, the language spoken in Lesotho, where the charity is based.
Tributes paid to Balham school girl
The brother of an eight year old British girl killed in Jamaica has spoken of how she was "extremely brave", "lively" and "full of life".
Imani Green, from Balham, died when she was caught up in a shooting at a shop in the small town of Duncans.
Jamaica's security minister has condemned the killing. Police say the little girl was not the target.
Reporter Michelle Clifford is outside Imani's school, Fircroft Primary, in Tooting.
Flights could be cancelled at Heathrow
Heathrow bosses were heavily criticised last night after saying they planned to cancel up to 250 flights tomorrow – even before a flake of snow had fallen.
According to the Mail up to 20 percent of the 13-hundred scheduled departures could be cancelled.
Bad weather has resulted in flights at the airport being severely disrupted over the past two winters.
BAA says it will make a decision today.
London Mayor Boris Johnson said planned cancellations were ‘defeatist’.
He said it highlighted difficulties at Heathrow and the need for another hub airport for London and the South-East.
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Cuts could affect services for children and families
Faced with having to make large budget cuts, Sutton Council is reviewing what services it provides for children and families.
Between now and 2020, the Council is looking at reductions of £40 million.
The Council operates 14 Children’s Centres and is considering how these can be re-structured to make the service more affordable and so that the focus is on those most in need.
Workshops will be conducted at each of the centres and an online survey will be available until the 20th of March.
The council wants to talk to all residents who use the centres about the options for the future. It aims to complete the consultation and make the changes by the beginning of April 2016.
Saturday Football Roundup
Chelsea have opened up a five point gap at the top of the Premier League.
They’ve extended their advantage over Manchester City, who play tomorrow, thanks to a 5-0 win against Swansea.
Meanwhile, QPR lost 2-0 at home to Manchester United.
In the Championship, it was 1-nil to Brentford who played Brighton and Fulham won 2-1 against Reading.
And in League Two, Wimbledon lost 3-1 at home to Carlisle.
CHELSEA 5-0 SWANSEA
QPR 0-2 MANCHESTER UTD
BRIGHTON 0-1 BRENTFORD
FULHAM 2-1 READING
AFC WIMBLEDON 1-3 CARLISLE
Quins vs Wasps
A resurgent Harlequins are in action this evening at the Twickenham Stoop against Wasps in the Champions Cup.
Quins’ 32-12 win over Leicester last weekend moved them to within two points of the top four in the league.
Defeating Wasps would leave them in a good position to travel to Castres next weekend in search of qualification to the knockout stages of the competition.
Kick off is at 7.45.
Chelsea are hoping to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League today – they travel to Swansea later.
QPR host Manchester United, while Alan Pardew has his first away league game as Crystal Palace manager at Burnley.
In the Championship, Fulham can move above Reading if they beat them while Brentford travel to a resurgent Brighton.
And in League Two, AFC Wimbledon are at home to Carlisle.
All games kick off at 3.
Fringe players could feature for Fulham
Fulham host Reading today, knowing a win will see them overtake their opponents in the table.
Reading are currently sitting one place above Fulham in the Championship, with 30 points compared to 28.
The Whites played a midweek game at Wolves last Tuesday, and after this weekend, have a midweek game on Wednesday against Nottingham Forest.
Manager Kit Symons says the busy schedule could see some fringe players given a chance.
You can listen to Kit Symons' pre-match press conference ahead of Fulham's game with Reading here.
Development of derelict Epsom site
Epsom & Ewell Council have approved housing provider Orbit to take on the re-development of Council owned property in Hollymoor Lane.
The proposals for the site include a mini supermarket along with 30 affordable homes, made up of 10 houses and 20 flats.
Councillor Neil Dallen said the project is a milestone in transforming the semi derelict site into something to be proud of and will provide much needed affordable family homes.
A formal planning application is expected in the spring following consultation with residents.
Merton remembers the Holocaust
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp Aushwitz-Birkenau and Merton Council will be holding a special event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on the 27th of January.
Residents are invited to the event at the Council Chamber at 7 pm which will include contributions from a holocaust survivor, religious leaders and local politicians.
An exhibition about the Holocaust and other genocides will be on display at the Civic Centre.
Epsom man jailed for selling £600,000 of fake DVDs
AA man from Epsom has been jailed for three years for selling £600,000 worth of fake DVDs.
Trevor Pegg - who’s 61 - bought the cheap knock-offs from China before selling them on websites like eBay and Play.
He was convicted on 13 charges including importing and supplying counterfeit DVDs, running a fraudulent business and money laundering.
Wandsworth prisoner and man from Mitcham convicted for importing guns
Three people have been convicted for importing guns into Britain following an armed police raid in Mitcham.
24-year-old Spencer Inglis was arrested in April after officers found a Skorpion sub-machine and ammunition at his house on Commonside East.
Police subsequently intercepted two more of the guns being delivered to addresses in North London.
Officers were able to link them to 23-year-old Alex Mullings who was orchestrating their importation from his cell in Wandsworth prison.
Phone records were then used to connect him back to Inglis and to 23-year-old Emily Ciantar from Islington.
All three were convicted on firearms charges at the Old Bailey - they will be sentenced in February.
Mourinho questions FFP
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has appeared to question whether Manchester City should be allowed to sign Wilfried Bony (pron: BOE-NEE).
Despite City falling foul of Financial Fair Play rules, they managed to buy the striker from Swansea this week for around 28-million pounds.
Mourinho says he's not worried it will have much of an impact on which team will be crowned top flight champions at the end of the season, though.
Redknapp says money reason Wright-Phillips isn't playing
QPR manager Harry Redknapp says money is the only thing stopping Shaun Wright-Phillips from playing regular football.
The Rangers boss says the out-of-favour winger has turned down moves to a number of other clubs, either on loan or as part of a permanent deal, because they can't match his wages.
But Redknapp says he can't really criticise him for deciding to stay on the bench at Loftus Road.
Putney parliamentary candidate talks on Green success
The Green Party say their case for inclusion in the TV debates has been reinforced after a massive surge to membership numbers.
The party is now the 4th biggest political group in the UK after 2000 people joined in just one day.
With almost 45,000 members they come in behind the SNP but higher than the Lib Dems and Ukip.
Chris Poole, the parliamentary candidate for Putney, says a big member population can make a difference on election day.
Arrest made following death of Rio Andrew in Croydon
Police investigating the death of 15-year-old at an illegal rave in Croydon last year have made an arrest.
A 41-year-old from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of money laundering, fraud and corporate manslaughter, and has been bailed until April.
Rio Andrew collapsed at the rave in a disused sorting office in June, before dying two days later.
Detectives from Croydon CID are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death, and an inquest is due to be opened.
St George's A & E stretched according to consultant
A drop in attendance is thought to be behind a slight improvement in A and E waiting times in England.
Nearly 90 per cent of patients were seen within four hours last week.
But new figures for Wales and Northern Ireland show more people were waiting longer than that in December.
Dr Rhys Benyon's an A and E consultant at St George’s in Tooting.
He told us yesterday things are fairly stretched there.
Former children's home manager due to face trial found dead
A former children's home manager who was due to face trial for sex abuse charges has been found dead at his home.
72 year old John Stingemore from East Sussex had denied 12 charges, including indecent assault.
Seven youngsters were allegedly abused at Grafton Close Children's Home in Hanworth in the 1970s and 1980s.
His co-defendant Father Tony McSweeney from West Sussex also pleaded not guilty to similar charges in November.
Missing rare puppy found
A rare British Bulldog puppy that was stolen in October from Tadworth has been reunited with its owner.
The lilac puppy worth £16,000, named Lila, was taken from her home last October but following a re-appeal she was found yesterday evening in the Oxford area.
A 29-year-old woman from the Wantage has been arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.
And five men arrested have been released on bail until next month.
Symons won't rush midfielder back
Fulham will continue to be without Lasse Vigen Christensen for this weekend’s Championship match with Reading.
But Bryan Ruiz is set to return after recovering from an injury.
The Whites haven’t won a league match this season when the duo hasn’t started.
Manager Kit Symons says although Christensen is back in training, he won’t rush him back after previously making the same mistake.
You can listen to Kit Symons' pre-match press conference ahead of Fulham's game with Reading tomorrow here.
Clapham man denies murder
A man who allegedly stabbed to death a relative of Sir Ranulph Fiennes at a Mortlake pub has denied murder.
36 year old Nicholas Hunter from Clapham is accused of stabbing James Fiennes with a pair of scissors at the Tapestry Pub in 2014.
Mr Fiennes died in hospital on the 23rd of April, hours after the attack.
Hunter appeared at the Old Bailey this morning via video link.
Judge Joseph says the trial will take place on March 16th and ordered Hunter to be kept in custody until then.
London MEP talks about children and banking
Children are saving more than ever from their pocket money but have a real distrust with banks.
That’s according to a new study that claims the banking scandals have alienated the next generation of customers into refusing to use them.
Over half of young savers keep money at home – losing potentially millions in savings and interest.
London MEP Syed Kamall works with London based charity MyBnk, who visits schools teaching children how to save and manage their money.
You can listen to our interview with Syed Kamall in full here.
Murray's Aussie Open draw
Former Wimbledon Champ, Andy Murray, will have to come through a difficult draw if he's to win the Australian Open tennis, which starts on Monday.
He'll open up against an as-yet unknown qualifier in the first round.
Richard Newman reports.
Davey set up oil price taskforce
Following BP’s announcement yesterday that they’re cutting 300 jobs Energy Secretary and Kingston MP Ed Davey has set up a taskforce to help the sector cope with falling prices.
He’s appointed Andy Samuel to head the new oil and gas regulator.
He’ll report his findings by the end of the month.
Mr Davey said talks in Aberdeen with industry leaders have been constructive.
Border officer from Croydon cons immigrants
A UK Border Agency Officer from Croydon has been found guilty of being involved in conning immigrants out of 113-thousand pounds.
30-year-old Anjali Patel, from Addiscombe, passed on information about individual cases to her boyfriend, 28-year-old law student Abdul Farooq.
Farooq, also from Croydon, posed as a fully qualified lawyer and charged desperate immigrants up to 13-thousand pounds.
Those caught up in the scheme in 2010 and 2011 were immigrants from Bangladesh, Columbia and Pakistan.
They were nearing the end of their visa terms or facing deportation.
Both will be sentenced on February 20th.
Woking preacher jailed for sexual offences
A 78-year-old preacher from Woking has been jailed for four and a half years today for multiple historical sexual offences.
Allan Cundick of Merrivale Gardens, Goldsworth Park was found guilty at a previous hearing of six counts of indecent assault.
His youngest victims were aged nine and 16 when they were assaulted between the 70s and 1992.
Detective Chief Inspector Bex Smith, says Cundick showed little remorse throughout the trial and his refusal to admit his crimes meant that his victims had to appear in court.
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Kingston's MP says North Sea oil sector is vital for economy
Low prices at the petrol pumps are having a knock on effect on staff at North sea oil companies.
Energy Secretary and Kingston MP Ed Davey has been in Aberdeen today talking to industry leaders to find out about challenges it faces.
He stressed the importance of the North Sea sector, both in terms of thousands of Scottish jobs it supports and its benefit to the UK economy.
Earlier today BP announced that they’ll be cutting 200 jobs.
BP is cutting around 300 jobs following the fall in oil prices
Staff at the firm's North Sea headquarters in Aberdeen have been told that 200 employees will be laid off, along with 100 contractors.
Last month, the company announced it was spending 650 million pounds on restructuring.
Energy Secretary and MP for Kingston and Surbiton Ed Davey said:
The recent sharp reductions in oil prices are very challenging for companies active in the North Sea and that's why I'm here in Aberdeen today to meet with industry leaders to address the challenges the North Sea industry faces both in the short and longer term as a matter of priority.
The threat to jobs has been brought home by the news from BP today. We have great sympathy with all those directly affected.
BP is a significant investor and employer in the North Sea and the UK Government recognises the importance of the North Sea sector, both in terms of thousands of Scottish jobs it supports and its overall benefit to the whole UK economy.
Oscar News
British actors Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch will go head to head for Best Actor at the Oscars.
They're among five Brits named at this afternoon's nominations launch.
Former Esher College student Keira Knightley is up for Best Supporting Actress for her role in The Imitation Game.
PM expected to discuss case of Battersea man
David Cameron's expected to discuss the case of the last British national being held at Guantanamo Bay with President Obama on a visit to Washington later.
It's as a group of doctors have signed a letter demanding Shaker Aamer be freed.
They say his continued stay there's having an 'appalling effect' on his health.
MP Andrew Mitchell's one of those who's been campaigning for his release.
Click here to view the Free Shaker Aamer campaign
Contract extension for Fulham youngster
Fulham youngster George Williams has signed a new long-term contract extension.
The 19-year-old midfielder is now contracted to stay at Craven Cottage until June 2018, with an option for a further year.
He's made 15 appearances for the Whites since breaknig into the first team in August.
New deals for Quins duo
Harlequins tight head prop duo Will Collier and Kyle Sinckler have both signed contract extensions with the club.
Both players are products of Quins' youth academy, breaking into the first team in 2011.
Collier's signed a deal until 2018, with Sinckler committing until 2017.
Odeon Epsom bosses have apologised for an incident that involved a disabled man being ejected from the premises
31 year old Richard Bridger suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
He was asked to leave part way through a film on Saturday after complaints his life-saving ventilator was a "noise nuisance".
Mr Bridger’s father claims they were told six people, out of an audience of 200, complained.
They were then told they shouldn’t use the cinema on a Friday or Saturday night as it is too busy.
An apology and refund have been issued.
Two men arrested in Sutton over alleged break - in
Two men are still being questioned after an attempted break-in to a vehicle in Stonecot early yesterday.
A vigilant resident called police just before half past midnight when they saw the suspects trying to get into the car parked on a driveway in Poplar Road.
Officers chased the men in nearby Ridge Road, detaining one and then finding the other shortly after, hiding in a garden.
The men, aged 18 and 19, were both were arrested for attempted theft from a motor vehicle and going equipped to steal.
New figures from the Metropolitan Police reveal that they have dealt with more than 4.5 million phone calls in 2014
The busiest day of the year was on Halloween, with an average of 767 calls made in London every hour.
On New Year's Eve, the number doubled from the phone calls received on Christmas day.
July saw 400 thousand calls in total, making it the busiest month of the year.
This is thought to be due to hot weather and more people spending time on the streets.
Are housing worries affecting your sleep?
Almost a quarter of people in London are losing sleep over rising housing costs, and the stress is affecting their relationships with their families.
New research by Shelter found that 1 in 6 people have kept secrets from their loved ones by hiding or lying about their struggles, some even resorting to shredding of their bills.
Selling jewellery and taking out secret loans are some of the things people in Britain have done to cope with rent or mortgage troubles.
New deal for Brentford midfielder
Brentford midfielder Sam Saunders has signed a new contract, keeping him at Griffin Park until the end of next season.
His current deal was set to expire in June, but that’s now been extended by an extra twelve months.
The 31-year-old’s played 170 games, scoring 27 goals for the Bees since joining from Dagenham and Redbridge in 2009.
80,000 pounds of Illegal tobacco found in New Malden
80,000 pounds worth of illegal tobacco has been found in New Malden.
Its believed HMRC uncovered the plant yesterday, seizing 500 kilos of illicit loose tobacco and 120 kilos packaged in suspected fake Golden Virginia pouches.
Officers also found processing equipment and a sealing machine, thought to be used in producing the black market tobacco goods.
Witness appeal from police in Staines
Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged altercation on a road in Staines.
A Silver Vauxhall Astra pulled in front of a Blue Astra convertible near the Crooked Billet Roundabout on Sunday December the 21st just before 7pm.
There was an argument between the two drivers and passing police officers intervened however, a formal allegation has since been made in respect of the incident.
Anyone with information about what happened or the manner of driving of either of the cars beforehand is asked to call 101.
The Mayor of Sutton has sent a letter of condolence to the Mayor Gagny, a suburb of Paris
This year marks 40 years since the two towns were twinned.
Cllr Arthur Hookway says the reason the towns were brought together was to foster friendship and promote peace.
Scottish preparing for Pirates game
London Scottish are preparing to play Cornish Pirates tomorrow in the Championship.
Scottish beat Yorkshire Carnegie last Saturday, after a run of four consecutive defeats.
Centre Matt Hawke says they need to keep up the winning streak.
You can listen to the interview in full with Matt here.
Battersea’s loneliest dog finally finds a home
Six-year-old Staffie Gizmo was so shut down when he first arrived that it took staff a week before they could coax him out of his bed. He was afraid of the dark, the traffic noise and even the rain.
Battersea Rehoming and Welfare Assistant Sarah Parkinson fostered Gizmo for months, taking him home each evening so he didn’t have to spend the night in kennels. But each morning when she brought him back to his kennel, he would start to cry.
That is until Ian and Jan Bevis of Suffolk came in to meet him, having seen the media coverage of poor Gizmo, sad in his kennel.
Ian says: “Gizmo isn’t afraid of anything anymore. He’s completely come out of his shell and is loving long walks on the beach followed by evenings cuddled up on the sofa. He’s the cuddliest, most affectionate Staffie you could hope to meet.”
Man dies in Brentford fire
A man has died after a fire at a block of flats in Brentford.
Firefighters attended the blaze, on the ground floor of the building in Layton Road just before 7 this morning.
The elderly man was pronounced dead at the scene.
An estimated 22 million people now have at least one parent aged 65 or over.
That's according to a YouGov Study commissioned by Central Pulse.
Half of women polled say they are kept awake at night worrying about their elderly parent.
34% of those questioned in London say they are committed to keeping their parent in their own home for as long as possible.
Weybridge resident, and This Morning presenter Ruth Langsford says she constantly worries about the health of her 84 year old mother.
Weather update with alerts for Chertsey and Mole Valley
Another wave of heavy rain and strong winds has caused disruption across parts of the UK - with south-west England badly hit this time.
More than 3-thousand properties are without power.
The Met Office is forecasting more rain and gales throughout much of the country later.
The Environment Agency currently has flood alerts in place for the River Mole and the Chertsey Bourne.
Doctors demand man from Guantanamo be allowed home to Battersea
As many as 40 senior doctors have signed a letter, demanding the release of the last Briton being held at Guantanamo Bay.
Shaker Aamer, whose wife and four children live in Battersea, has been in captivity for more than 13 years, without trial.
He hasn't been allowed to leave despite being cleared for release twice – and medical experts say his detention is having an appalling effect on his health.
David Cameron is expected to discuss the case when he meets with President Obama in Washington later.
Police search for suspect who headbutted bus driver in Croydon
Police are appealing for help to identify a suspect after a bus driver was assaulted in Croydon.
The victim, a 46-year-old man, was headbutted whilst on an afternoon break at the Colonnades Leisure Park on the 1st November.
Police believe the suspect is a passenger who had stumbled whilst boarding a route 119 bus being driven by the victim.
The suspect (pictured below) is described as a white man, aged between 40 and 50, who was wearing a flat cap and dark coloured jacket.
Special report on Charlie Hebdo Survivors issue
Eliza Philips asks reporter Amelia Jenne, who's in Paris, about how the Survivors issue was received in the French capital.
Minicab operator loses a legal challenge over use of London's bus lanes
Minicab operator Addison Lee has lost a legal challenge at the European Court of Justice to allow its vehicles to use London's bus lanes.
Eventech, a subsidiary of the company, claimed allowing black cabs to use the segregated lanes could constitute illegal state aid.
The EU court judges said the official cabs are subject to stricter standards, such as - they must be wheelchair accessible and drivers must pass tests on knowledge of the capital.
Students at Tolworth Girls meet drumming legend
Students at Tolworth Girls School today got the chance to see a rock legend in action.
Status Quo's former drummer Jeff Rich gave a workshop on the history of the instrument, with some girls having the chance to try it out.
He says it's important for aspiring musicians to meet professionals.
These Year 11 GCSE music students, Alyssa Bondoc and Shekinah Opara, tell us they were inspired by meeting the musician.
Battersea Dogs and Cats home has been granted listed status
Whittington Lodge, which housed the centre’s cats when it was built in 1907, has been handed Grade II listed status to protect it from development.
The building was named Whittington Lodge after the legendary folklore merchant and Lord Mayor of London Dick Whittington.
Over a thousand cats come through Battersea’s doors every year.
Police appeal for witnesses after attempted theft in Wallington
Police are appealing for witnesses after the attempted theft of a mobile phone in Wallington.
The 64 year-old victim was in the car park outside Cavendish Court in Holmwood gardens at around 5pm on Tuesday last week.
He was speaking on his phone when the thief tried to grab it - the victim resisted and hit the buzzer at the entrance to the flats to scare off the assailant who fled.
The suspect is of Eastern European appearance and aged 25 to 27- he was wearing a grey tracksuit with blue stripes down the trouser legs.
Arrests after attempted theft in Stonecot
Two men have been arrested after an attempted break-in to a vehicle in Stonecot early this morning.
Helicopter chase after burglary in Wallington
Two men have been arrested for burglary after a 20 minute multi-vehicle chase through the streets of Sutton and Croydon.
Officers were called to reports of a suspected break-in at a home in Plough Lane, Wallington - just before 3pm yesterday.
When police arrived the four suspects made off through neighbouring gardens before splitting up – two of them drove off in a car and were later found by a police helicopter.
A 24 year old was arrested for burglary and dangerous driving and the other man aged 23 was arrested for burglary – two others are yet to be found.
Missing teenager from Coulsdon returns home
Police would like to thank the public for their help in finding a missing teenage girl from Coulsdon.
16 year old Charmaine Wilkinson was reported missing on the 3rd of January but returned home last night
Weddings are proving once again to be big business in Surrey.
3,788 marriages and civil partnerships were conducted at registry offices across the County last year. That's excluding church services.
Wedding fairs, like the one at Epsom Downs on Sunday, are becoming a familiar sight nationwide for inspiration for the bridal party.
They’re also a great place to showcase what’s on offer for your big day, from flowers and food to photography.
Lorna Yabsley has been a wedding photographer for over 30 years, written books on the subject and has her own studio Bangwallop.
Lorna has taken time out to offer some advice photography - wise, whether you are planning your big day and need help deciding on a photographer, or showcasing your work at a wedding fair.
What's the most important thing to take into consideration when choosing and booking a wedding photographer?
Price deters a lot of people - does wedding photography have to be expensive to be good?
Will it ruin your photos if you have a dull day?
What makes a great wedding setting in your opinion?
What's the hardest part about taking the photos on the day?
In your experience, is never work with children or animals a cliché or is it fact?
Your latest book, The Busy Girl's Guide To Photography, makes photography seem like anyone can give it a go - but you've been doing it years. Is it really something you can learn, or do you need an eye for it?
All pictures are courtesy of Lorna Yabsley / Bangwallop Stuidos. To find out more, please click here.
Kingston MP and Energy Secretary welcomes competition among the energy suppliers
Kingston MP and Energy secretary Ed Davey says competition between the Energy companies is working well.
Mr Davey told ITV News that he won’t support Labour's proposal to give OFGEM new powers to impose price cuts on gas and electricity suppliers.
The LIB DEM politician said competition is already doing that with smaller suppliers who are offering better energy deals beating their bigger rivals.
He claimed the Big Six who haven't passed on the changes are losing customers.
London bus strike over by Wednesday's morning rush-hour
The London bus strike will continue through Tuesday overnight and effect services.
There's already been significant disruption for bus passengers in London - as drivers continue a 24-hour stoppage.
However Wednesday morning’s rush-hour should not be affected.
Staff from 18 different companies walked out in a row over pay and conditions.
Wayne King, from Unite, speaking on the picket line at Tolworth blamed the management.
Fulham FC wins away
Celebrations for Fulham after the London team beat Wolves in an away match in snowy Molineux 4-3.
The Whites are now through to the FA Cup 4th round.
Fulham needed spot-kicks to win - and they'll now travel to Sunderland.
Heathrow flight grounded in Munich
A plane flying from Heathrow to Dubai was forced to divert to Munich this morning after a 'medical emergency' on board.
Emirates flight EK8 diverted to Germany just after mid-day.
There was speculation about operational issues but an airline spokesman told the Mailonline that a passenger needed medical attention.
The flight is currently still grounded in Munich.
The Jackie Round Up from Paris
Jackie's Amelia Jenne reports from Paris on the days events and what tomorrow holds for the post attack issue of Charlie Hebdo.
It’s feared a flasher could be targeting nurseries in and around Isleworth
Parents are being warned to be vigilant after reports a man flashed a mother as she made her way home from dropping her child at school.
The incident happened in Harvard Road near Nine Months Nursery at 8.07am yesterday.
Police said he was riding a bicycle at the time and stopped when he saw her, before exposing himself.
Detectives are re-appealing for help in tracing a stolen rare lilac British Bulldog puppy, following the arrest of five men
The puppy, which is thought to be worth £16,000, was stolen from the breeder's home in Tadworth last October.
Officers were told a man attended the property, saying he was interested in the dog, but after being given it, he ran out of the property.
Two men aged 25, and three others aged 24, 26 and 27 from the Oxford area have been arrested on conspiracy to commit robbery.
They've since been released on bail but the whereabouts of the puppy remains unknown.
Appeal for man missing from Croydon
Police are appealing for help to find a man missing from South Croydon.
Edward Bailey, 45, was last seen leaving his home at 4pm yesterday.
Edward is described as black, 6ft tall and of slim to muscular build. He has extensive scar tissue on his face and neck.
When last seen, he was wearing a beige tracksuit top - with red stripes - and grey tracksuit trousers.
Anyone who has seen Edward is asked to contact Croydon police via 101.
Sir Robin Wales suggests people in west London should pay
Sir Robin Wales has suggested it's not fair that people in what he describes as wealthy west London, do not pay to cross the Thames.
Whereas east London residents do.
The Mayor of Newham pointed out in Parliament there have been tolls at the Dartford Crossing since it opened.
And there’s talk of possibly introducing charges for the Blackwall Tunnel and any future new east London crossing.
New deal for Wallace at Quins
Harlequins back-row Luke Wallace has signed a new deal with the Twickenham team until June 2017.
The 24-year-old is a product of Quins' academy and has made nearly 100 appearances for the side since making his senior debut in 2010, scoring nine tries.
Campaigners protest after approval of mast in Worcester Park
A number of campaigners in Worcester Park are up in arms after a 12.5 metre telephone mast has been approved by the council.
It will be in Salisbury Road, by Auriol Park, which Epsom and Ewell Council has spent money on refurbishing, by planting trees and adding new railings.
One of the people protesting against the mast, Diana Jarvis, says she's concerned about the impact on the appearance of the area.
The council says the impact on the trees is considered to be acceptable, and there are no proposals to cut them back.
Man sentenced after Thornton Heath burglary
A 49-year-old burglar from Brixton who was caught red-handed with his haul of stolen goods which included watches and jewellery has been sentenced.
Richard Taylor pleaded guilty and was given a 12 month suspended sentence.
He was arrested after quick-thinking members of the public dialled 999 about a break-in at a house in Redford Avenue in Thornton Heath.
Record number of cyclists enter ballot for RideLondon-Surrey
A record number of 86,001 cyclists entered the ballot for a place in the 2015 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100.
The ballot will be drawn later this month and the riders will learn whether they have won a place in the first week of February.
More than 25,000 riders are expected to participate in the third edition of the 100-mile sportive in August.
In 2013, riders raised more than £7 million and last year despite very challenging wet and windy weather, the riders raised more than 10 million pounds for charity.
Help for people struggling with their tax returns in Surrey
It's the time of the year that those who are self employed dread the most -filling out and returning their tax returns.
Now an accountants in Burgh Heath has set up a dedicated website designed to take the pressure off.
A4C has set up the We Love Numbers website, which provides advice and a free consultation for anyone struggling.
11.2 million people are expected to file a tax return this January - with many saying the process can be confusing.
You have less than three weeks before the deadline, which is midnight on January the 31st. If you miss it, you will be hit with an automatic £100 fine.
Last year, reasons for late tax returns included: “My pet dog ate my tax return . . . and all the reminders” and “I was up a mountain in Wales, and couldn’t find a postbox or get an internet signal”
Wandsworth home to extroverts
South West London, especially Wandsworth, is home to the largest clusters of extroverts in the capital.
That's according to new research from Cambridge University, which used responses from 56,000 Londoners to compose maps of personality types.
It also found it's the area of London where the most emotionally stable people and those with highest levels of life satisfaction live.
Comment from the picket line in Tolworth
There's significant disruption for bus passengers in London this morning - as a 24-hour strike by drivers continues.
Transport for London says less than a third of normal services are running at the moment.
Staff from 18 different companies have walked out in a row over pay and conditions.
Wayne King, London Regional Officer for Unite, is on the picket line at Tolworth and has this message for people affected by the strike.
Fulham in FA Cup action
Fulham hope to make it through to the fourth round of the FA Cup this evening as they travel to Molineux.
They take on Wolves after their 0-0 draw at Craven Cottage 10 days ago.
Fulham boss Kit Symons admits he would have preferred to have avoided a replay.
First signing for Pardew at Palace
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has made Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo his first signing.
The French under-21 international moves to south London on loan until the end of the season.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has been keen for Sanogo to get more first team experience in the Premier League.
Londoners need a break
Stressed-out Londoners are the worst in the country for taking a break from work.
That’s according to a new survey which reveals almost a third of those in the Capital didn’t take their full holiday allowance last year.
Even when they do take time off, over 40% of them stay in contact with employers and work while they’re away.
Children's Centres in Sutton face closure after budget cuts
Residents of Sutton will have their say on the future of Children’s Centres in the borough.
Sutton currently provides funding for 14 centres which support parents with the early development of young children.
As a result of cuts to budgets, the council has to reduce the service and, where possible, find alternatives for residents.
Workshops will be held between January and March at all 14 of the centres for parents and other residents to voice their opinions.
The first workshop takes place on 21st January at Manor Park Children’s Centre in Myrtle Road between 9.15 and 11.15am.
A 24 hour bus strike affecting routes across London will start at 4am this morning
London’s commuters will face rush hour chaos this morning after a 24 hour bus strike starts at 4am.
Many routes in Kingston, Hounslow and Richmond will be affected.
Epsom is one of only five bus garages not taking part in the strike.
The Unite union announced the strike following a dispute over the way different bus companies pay their drivers different amounts.
A person has been left with life-changing injuries after coming off their motorcycle in Raynes Park
A motorcyclist has been left with life-changing injuries after an accident in Raynes Park.
It happened at 9.15 this evening.
The biker came off their motorbike on Lower Downs Road at the junction with Kingston Road.
Police are trying to establish whether the person was hit by another road user.
Kingston MP warns of travel disruption
A major bus strike tomorrow could cause huge disruption to routes across the capital.
Many services could be affected from about 4am on Tuesday morning.
Kingston MP Ed Davey is warning people that their normal bus trips maybe cancelled.
Transport for London has admitted it’s currently not sure which routes will affected.
Missing Chessington boy found
Police were concerned for the welfare of 16 year old James Kaliobo, who was missing from home in Chessington.
He has now been found, safe and well.
Chelsea could stop Cahill attending England meeting
Chelsea are likely to stop defender Gary Cahill from going to an England meeting this month, according to the BBC.
The players will meet up at St George's Park, the national football centre, on a Thursday, to discuss the 2015 schedule.
It's thought Chelsea are against the idea due to their two-legged League Cup semi-final on Tuesday 20th and 27th of January.
But it's believed England manager Roy Hodgson hopes to persuade clubs that players will only be needed for a few hours and could leave by 10pm.
Money set aside for community suggested roads and pavements in Richmond
Richmond Council has set aside nearly £500,000 to pay for community nominated road and pavement improvements.
A survey recently carried out by the council revealed the condition of pavements and footpaths was one of the top priorities of people in the borough.
From today, people have until 22nd February to nominate which roads and pavements they feel are in need of extra work.
You can complete the nomination form at richmond.gov.uk/fund or at a library in the borough.
Chessington World of Adventures fined after 'horrifying' incident
A theme park's been fined £150,000 after a 4 year old girl suffered severe head injuries while queuing for a ride.
She fell nearly 13 feet from a raised walkway leading to the Tomb Blaster attraction at Chessington World of Adventures in 2012.
An investigation found she got through a gap in a wooden fence.
The Health and Safety Executive's described the incident as 'horrifying'.
Chessington World of Adventures has issued this statement:
"Chessington World of Adventures regards the health and safety of its guests and employees as its number one priority.
"The resort has an excellent safety record with no previous convictions or enforcement notices against it, and every year invests significant resources in maintenance and safety measures.
"What happened to the young child was an isolated incident which we deeply regret, and from the outset we have put in place a package of support for the child and the family which will continue for as long as is required.
"We also co-operated fully with the HSE investigation. This showed both a rigorous inspection and maintenance regime, and evidence not only of very swift action by staff, but also that the paling was dislodged by the application of exceptional force upon it shortly before the accident.
"Nevertheless, following the incident in 2012, we worked with the HSE to act on all their comments, including putting some additional measures in place such as the installation of a new metal safety fencing along the queue line."
In a statement, the parents of the girl, who can't be named, said:
"The past few years have been very tough for all the family but she has got stronger and stronger which has kept us going.
"We wanted to know exactly how this incident was able to happen and how she could fall so far while queuing for a children's ride.
"One minute we were enjoying a fun day out and the next she is fighting for her life.
"We are grateful that the HSE carried out a thorough investigation and we are relieved that the criminal trial is now over and the park's owners have accepted responsibility for the accident.
"This should never have happened and we hope that both Chessington World of Adventures and other public attractions learn from this to improve safety in future."
A prestigious public school in Wimbledon is trying to make itself more accessible to pupils in the state school sector
King’s College is to change its structure and intake policy in a
bid to help primary school boys.
It will make a number of means tested bursaries available to the intake for the new Lower School, due to open next September.
There will be places for over 40 boys aged 11. Admission exams and interviews will take place next January.
King’s College was recently named the Sunday Times independent secondary school of the year.
Police appeal for witnesses after accident in Feltham
Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident in Feltham on New Year's Eve that left a motorcyclist seriously injured.
Officers were called before 6pm to a collision between a van and a motorcycle outside 'Dreams' bed store and Barclays Bank on the High Street.
The 19 year-old rider of the green coloured Kawasaki motorbike remains in a central London hospital with multiple, but not life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the van - a white Renault Traffic - stopped at the scene and was not arrested.
Croydon youths jailed for night bus stabbing
Three Croydon youths have been jailed for stabbing a 17-year-old during an attempted robbery on a night bus.
The men demanded their victim’s mobile phone on the N109 in London Road just before 1am on April 27th last year – and attempted to go through his pockets.
When he tried to escape he was stabbed three times.
18 year-old Shomari Davis and a 17 year old youth were jailed for 8 years and 13 years respectively - both for wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm and attempted robbery.
20 year old Davenand Jaipaul was sentenced to 9 months for affray.
Plough Lane consultation extended
That’s the assurance Merton Council is giving MP Sadiq Khan.
The football club has recently submitted a planning application to take over the greyhound stadium.
The plans include an 11,000-capacity stadium, as well as 600 homes.
Whilst the site is in Merton and the application will be decided by Merton Council, Plough Lane sits on the boundary of Wandsworth.
After concerns were raised that the views of Wandsworth residents would count for less, MP Sadiq Khan has been able to secure a commitment from Merton Council, that the submissions of Wandsworth residents will be given equal weighting to those of Merton residents.
There were also worries that the consultation was taking place over the festive period, and didn’t allow people enough time to have their say.
As a result, Merton haS agreed to extend the deadline to the 19th of January, and have stated that submissions completed after this date this will still be accepted.
Esher woman hoping to increase self-esteem in teenagers and young people
A woman from Esher is hoping to increase self-esteem in teenagers and young people.
Lynn Crilly has co-written a book about the subject, called Fundamentals.
She tells why she thinks it's a big problem nowadays.
You can listen to our interview with Lynn in full here.
You can buy Lynn's book here.
Residents concerned about odour issues in Isleworth
Members of Mogden Residents’ Action Group say Thames Water is failing to address long standing odour issues at its Sewage Treatment Works in Isleworth.
Water minister Dan Rogerson has agreed to meet Brentford and Isleworth MP Mary Macleod after she raised the issue during Parliamentary Questions.
Ms Macleod is urging Thames Water and Hounslow Council to carry out a proper Odour Elimination Survey and put in place odour monitoring units around the site.
Hounslow gymnasts awarded funds
The Heathrow Gymnastics Club has received 70-thousand pounds from the London Marathon Charitable Trust to enlarge its gym.
The club in Hounslow, home to Britain’s Got Talent winners Spelbound, will be able to create a new sprung floor area.
Teenage boy missing from Chessington
Police are appealing for help in tracing a teenage boy who’s been missing from Chessington.
Sixteen-year-old James Kaliobo was last seen at his home on Friday evening before going out.
James is black, 6-feet tall and of a large build.
Officers say he spoke to his father on the phone at about 10 on Saturday night but hasn’t been heard from since.
Chelsea youngster could return from loan spell
Chelsea youngster Marco van Ginkel could be set for a return to the club.
The 22-year-old is currently on a season-long loan at AC Milan, looking to get him sharpness after a serious knee injury.
But Milan boss Filippo Inzaghi says he can’t assure him playing time.
Rent cap campaign gathering pace
A campaign to introduce a rent cap in London is gathering pace.
Becky Ely posted her plea to Boris Johnson on website 38 Degrees, and it has so far collected over 55,000 signatures.
The 27 year old says rent needs to be capped according to zone.
For example, it would be lower if you live in Wimbledon in Zone 3, than in South Kensington in Zone 1 – but the cap would still exist.
Becky says it’s completely unfair that Londoners are being priced out of the place where they grew up and work.
To join the petition, click here
Fitness help for people with disabilities in Epsom
People with disabilities have today had the chance to visit a leisure centre in Epsom to find out about fitness suited to their needs.
InstructAbility is a programme designed for people with disabilities to train as gym instructors.
Karen Wilson recently qualified through the scheme and is now working at the Rainbow Leisure Centre.
She spoke to us before the event, telling us what was happening there.
Brentford considering Wembley for possible groundshare
Brentford are considering a temporary move to Wembley as they plan for a possible promotion.
That’s according to the Sunday Mirror, which says the national stadium is among groundshare options for the Bees.
Griffin Park doesn’t meet standards for the Premier League and a new stadium wouldn’t be ready until 2017.
Fulham striker says Sunderland are chasing his signature
Fulham striker Hugo Rodallega says Sunderland are interested in signing him.
The 29-year-old has told Colombian radio they’ve been in touch with his agent.
He also says Spanish top-flight side Malaga are chasing his signature, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.
Rodallega is Fulham’s top scorer this season, with 9 goals.
Redknapp defends Dunne after bust up with fans
Several QPR players were involved in a bust up with their own fans following yesterday's Premier League defeat at Burnley.
Rangers have lost every one of their away matches this season.
Richard Dunne was one of those pulled away from the situation, but manager Harry Redknapp defended the Irish international after the game.
Life expectancy in Richmond amongst highest in country
Life expectancy for people living in Richmond is amongst the highest in the country.
A council report says men in the borough have the best healthy life expectancy in the country, while women have the second best.
It also found Richmond was the safest borough in London for violent crime, and has one of the lowest proportions of mothers smoking during pregnancy.
But it also highlighted areas where improvements could be made, including the 72,000 adults and 3,000 children who are overweight or obese.
UPDATE: Man arrested after death of woman on M25 near Staines
A man’s been arrested following the death of a woman on the M25.
She was walking along the motorway near junction 13 for Staines when she was hit by a car at around 3 o'clock this morning.
The driver of a black Volkswagen Golf - which was found nearby - has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, and for allegedly providing a positive breath test.
Missing Coulsdon teenager
Surrey police have re-issued an appeal this morning for a 16 year old Coulsdon teenager who has gone missing.
Charmaine Wilkinson has now been missing for more than a week.
She’s described as white – five foot tall – of a slim build with long brown hair.
When she was last seen she was wearing black leggings – a jumper or a hooded top – pink and black Airmax trainers and fluffy socks.
PC Ian Matthews from the Surrey Police Missing Persons Team says they’re all very concerned about the girl’s welfare.
She has not responded to any messages through social media.
The teenager spends time in Croydon, Purley and Coulsdon Heath.
If you have any info on Charmaine you should contact 101 quoting reference P15004728.
Witness appeal after fatal accident on the M25 near Staines.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal accident on the M25 involving a woman.
It happened near Junction 13 for Staines.
The motorway has remained re-opened between Junction 14 and Junction 11.
Anyone who saw what happened should contact police on 101 and quote incident reference P15008681.
Woman dies walking near M25 at Staines
A woman has died after being hit by vehicle as she walked along the M25 in the early hours of this morning.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the fatal collision, which happened at around 2-50.
The woman was walking near the slip road at Junction 13 at Staines.
RSPCA Christmas figures revealed.
211 animals were abandoned over Christmas across the UK according to the RSPCA.
Greater London made up the bulk of rescues at 84. In Surrey, there were only 5.
The charity takes in hundreds of distressed animals and pets from horses and dogs to guinea pigs.
The charity says although 211 is a large number, the figure is actually down almost 50% from 2010 / 11.
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The Originals Round Table: "The Battle of New Orleans"
Miranda Wicker at May 9, 2014 1:00 pm .
With a new line of werewolves loose in New Orleans, a weakened Klaus, an angry Elijah and Hayley in labor, to say that everything is getting insane on The Originals is a bit of an understatement. Because yeah, insane.
That's what's happening.
We're one episode away from The Originals Season 1 finale! But first, here's another edition of the TV Fanatic Round Table! Below, Leigh Raines and Miranda Wicker are joined by Heather Vee of Vampire-diaries.net. And you're joining us in the comments, right? Right.
What was your favorite quote or scene from The Originals Season 1 Episode 21?
Leigh: Seriously I think Elijah's entire cool demeanor when the fight was kicking off was just perfection. It's like I'm going to fight and kill a huge amount of vampires and not even rip my bespoke suit.
Miranda: I LOVED IT ALL, especially Elijah and Hayley and, well, just Elijah in general. But extra special super love feelings goes to Klaus' "warning" to Elijah and Jackson to stay away from that general vicinity of the loft. I definitely chuckled at that.
Heather: "Gentlemen...shall we?" Good god, Elijah Mikaelson. But I loved the Francesca reveal.
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Were you shocked to learn that Francesca is a werewolf?
Leigh: Yes! I was wondering what her secret was. I really just thought she was mafia. Now it's making a little more sense to me why she's been so aggressive about the key and trying to align herself with people.
Miranda: I was totally shocked by that reveal, but then it totally made sense why she'd brought her brothers with her, why she was so interested in the key, all of it.
Heather: Yes, in the very best way. The minute that reveal happened, the pieces all slid into place, and now everything is even more uncertain than before. Just a fantastic twist, all the way around.
How are you feeling about the introduction of a third werewolf line in New Orleans?
Leigh: I think it's going to make things interesting. There's only so far you can take the vampire issues between Klaus and Marcel. Engage all of the supernaturals. It'll be more interesting.
Miranda: It's not that I don't love it, but I don't love it right now. I feel like the reveal would've been better coming in next week's finale as the set-up for The Originals Season 2's first arc. Now it's just feeling like a giant loose end instead of a cliffhanger.
Heather: I am all for complications and I am desperate to learn more about the werewolves in general. Mix in politics and new agendas and I am full on board.
Watch The Originals Season 1 Episode 21 Online
Do you think Davina should resurrect Mikael? (Do you want that to happen?)
Leigh: Ugh no. This is the same problem on TVD: when people die they never stay dead. There's no shock value or change when they go to The Other Side. I was also never a fan of Mikael when he was on the show. Also Mikael Mikaelson is just the dumbest name ever.
Miranda: I'm so, so conflicted on this. On the one hand, Sebastian Roche plays a bad ass Mikael, the scariest villain either series has ever seen. On the other hand, it feels a little been there, done that. They can't possibly redeem him. And probably not even kill him. But he'd bring so much conflict to the series.
Heather: I'm going to have to disagree with Leigh - I've always maintained that Mikael was killed off much too early on The Vampire Diaries, and he's a legitimately horrifying threat.
Hotter Haylijah moment: Last week's or this week's?
Leigh: Last week's was a little unexpected so I vote for that. About damn time!
Miranda: Yes? That's an answer, right? Because yes. I choose both.
Heather: Agreed. Last week was hot in that finally way, but Elijah's "You always have a choice" was hot in its own way.
Since she's about to make an appearance, name the Magical Miracle Mikaelson baby.
Leigh: Hmm we should pay homage to some of the past people. Perhaps Esther? I'd say Katerina but Klaus would sooner kill his own baby for Genevieve before naming it for Katherine so...I'd like to see a nod to Hayley's heritage too.
Miranda: As long as it isn't Esther, I'm good.
Heather: I'm kind of obsessed with Hayley's birth name, Andrea Labonair, so I vote for reclaiming Andrea.
Miranda Wicker is a Staff Writer for TV Fanatic. Follow her on Twitter.
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Hayley: I hate this, I feel completely useless.
Genevieve: Don't you get it? You're the point of all this. Klaus and Elijah running all over town? It's all for you. I'm a bit envious.
Hayley: Great. Lucky me.
Permalink: Great. Lucky me.
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In this review, we compare and contrast two popular models for multiple sclerosis (MS), Theiler's murine encephalomyelitis virus (TMEV) disease and experimental allergic encephalomyelitis (EAE). These models are used to investigate the viral and autoimmune etiology of MS, respectively. Infection with live TMEV is an essential component of TMEV demyelinating disease. TMEV-specific cellular and humoral immunity and apoptosis of infected cells eliminate virus from the gray matter of the central nervous system (CNS) during the acute phase of TMEV disease. In contrast, during the chronic phase, TMEV persistently infects glial cells and/or macrophages in the white matter. During the chronic phase, recruitment of macrophages, TMEV-specific T cells and antibody, with the induction, of apoptosis are harmful to the host, leading to inflammation and demyelination. In EAE, induction of encephalitogenic CD4 T cells is an important component for disease. After stimulation and activation, these T cells upregulate adhesion molecules and are able to enter the CNS. Thl cytokines augment the recruitment of mononuclear cells in the CNS. Macrophages and/or glial cells secrete cytotoxic factors leading to demyelination in conjunction with B cells secreting anti-myelin antibody. Although immunopathological pathways during the course of the demyelination in TMEV infection and EAE are not always the same, oligodendroglial apoptosis is observed in both models, suggesting that their demyelinating processes share a common terminal pathway and finally lead to quite a similar clinical and pathological picture.
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Apparently Mets Backup Catcher No Longer A Concern
As the Mets embarked on the offseason, Brodie Van Wagenen specifically said the Mets were looking to upgrade over Tomas Nido as a backup catching option. Given Wilson Ramos‘ durability concerns, Nido’s 40 wRC+, and pitchers like Noah Syndergaard pushing for a personal catcher, you could understand Van Wagenen’s position.
However, as it stands today, the Mets appear as if they are going to go into the 2020 season with Nido returning as the backup catcher.
Now, there are some reasons for that. Players who could have fit that mold like Robinson Chirinos and Jason Castro got starting jobs elsewhere, and they essentially signed for starter money. While we can have a debate as to the merits of not upgrading over Ramos, the fact is if the Mets wanted a pure backup, these players ultimately were not going to fit the mold.
Still looking past that, there were plenty of players who fit exactly what the Mets wanted, and yet the team didn’t strike. There was Francisco Cervelli, who signed a cheap deal with the Marlins. Worse yet, there was Kevin Plawecki who signed for under $1 million. More than any other player, Plawecki was the fit due to framing ability, familiarity with the pitching staff, and cost.
Now, when you look at the free agent market, there isn’t much left. At this point in his career, Jonathan Lucroy appears near done as a Major League caliber player. John Ryan Murphy never panned out to be the catcher some thought he might be. Really, when you parse through it all, there remains one viable option on the market – Russell Martin.
According to Baseball Savant, Martin is a strong pitch framer on the lower half of the plate. That should help Syndergaard and pitchers like Rick Porcello and Marcus Stroman. On that point, Martin actually caught Stroman.
He also had a decent season at the plate for a backup catcher with an 83 wRC+. Moreover, he is seen as a leader in the clubhouse, and he has already shown an ability to handle New York during his time with the Yankees. When looking at him, he makes a lot of sense for the Mets.
Of course, the Mets would still have to be interested in addressing one of the primary needs they laid out as the offseason opened. On that front, Van Wagenen has walked back those remarks a bit to indicate he is now comfortable with Nido and Ali Sanchez in Triple-A as his catching depth. You could see his point if he was addressing other areas of the team, but he isn’t.
Ultimately, the Mets are going to need an upgrade from their backup catcher. Based upon his career and 2019 season Martin is that guy. In fact, based on the market, he’s really the only guy remaining. If not him, the Mets are going to have to just hope Nido makes significant strides forward in 2020 while receiving very limited playing time.
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Mets Should Go Get Francisco Lindor
With the Cleveland Indians getting a very modest package in return for Corey Kluber, it is very possible the team hastens trading Francisco Lindor. After all, by trading him sooner rather than later, you are maximizing the return you would receive in a trade. That’s important considering the Indians have already indicating they WILL NOT be re-signing the superstar shortstop.
In an attempt to figure out what the Indians could get for Lindor now, MLB.com worked out six potential trades including a possible trade with the New York Mets. The proposed trade had the Mets sending Amed Rosario, J.D. Davis, David Peterson, and Brett Baty to the Indians to obtain Lindor.
Shockingly, for some reason MLB believed the Mets may walk away with the deal feeling the offer is too much. In reality, it is likely the Indians would want more. Of course, that presumes the Indians do not see Rosario as a star in the making, or that they could see Peterson thriving in their pitching system.
Really, if this is it, the Mets should absolutely at the opportunity.
Lindor, 26, is already the best shortstop in baseball, and he is about to enter his prime seasons. As he enters those seasons, he already has two Gold Gloves (one Platinum Glove), two Silver Sluggers, and five All-Star appearances. His 4.7 bWAR this year was his “worst.”
Since his Major League debut in 2015, his 27.2 fWAR is the seventh best in the majors. Among shortstops, his 119 wRC+ is fifth best among shortstops, and his 55 DRS is third best.
When you break it down, Lindor is a legitimately great player. He’s a superstar, and having him on your team brings your franchise that much closer to being a true World Series contender. When you look at the Indians, when you have a player like Lindor and a loaded pitching staff, you can get to the World Series.
When you break it down, the only thing the Mets need to do what the Indians did in 2016 is to get Lindor. Yes, Lindor would matter that much to this team, and yes, even on a team with Pete Alonso, Michael Conforto, Jeff McNeil, and Brandon Nimmo, Lindor would be the team’s best position player.
With all due respect, he’s a significant upgrade over Rosario, even with Rosario scratching the surface in the second half last year. That improvement is in the field and in the lineup. That type of upgrade lengthens the lineup, improves the defense, and it makes everyone better.
That makes having Jake Marisnick in center everyday more palatable. It allows the Mets to sit Wilson Ramos more for a much better framer behind the plate. It allows for a lot including the team overcoming some of their problems to become a real World Series contender like the Indians were.
Sure, we can argue the Mets need a bullpen more, a backup catcher, an everyday center field, or anyone of their significant holes. More than that, the Mets need the talent to take them to the next level. Lindor is that talent, and if you are lucky, the Mets will be in a position to extend him as Cohen grows in his power over the team.
Overall, the Mets need to do what they can do to get Lindor. While is is very possible to overpay for him, in all likelihood, it is quite difficult you could argue there is s way to overpay to obtain him. Even if you do overpay, you are still walking about with a top 1o Major Leaguer who makes your team better in every aspect of the game.
To that end, if the Indians are dangling Lindor, the Mets should do all they can do to obtain him because he is that great, and his acquisition is that important. No one should stand in the way, especially those mentioned in the mock trade. When you boil it all down, Lindor is exactly what the Mets need. Lets’ hope the Mets can find a good package for him.
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Three Backup Catching Options Mets Should Pursue
According to reports, the New York Mets are currently looking to upgrade their bullpen and backup catcher situation. While Tomas Nido was a strong defensive catcher, he had just a 40 wRC+, which probably necessitates this search.
Ideally, whomever the Mets acquire can offer the Nido’s defensive abilities while also providing a better bat. Also, given the Mets shoestring budget, the player they acquire is likely going to have to be cheap. Here are five catchers who should meet those requirements:
The mention of Plawecki may not excite Mets fans who had grown exacerbated with his never quite fulfilling his offensive potential. Even with his offensive struggles in Cleveland, Plawecki’s 63 wRC+ was far better than Nido’s. If he reverts to the catcher who had a 10.8% walk rate and 96 OPS+ in his final three years with the Mets all the better.
Another factor with Plawecki is he has historically been a strong pitch framer. As noted by Baseball Savant, Plawecki was a strong pitch framer on the lower half of the plate. That is of no small significance with a pitching staff which includes Marcus Stroman, Noah Syndergaard, Jeurys Familia, and Edwin Diaz.
Of note with Syndergaard, who had his issues with Wilson Ramos, his 5.33 K/BB with Plawecki behind the plate is the best mark he has had with any catcher not named Rene Rivera.
On the topic of the Mets pitchers who need the low strike to succeed, there was a Grantland article which described Martin’s strong framing, which included his exceptional work on the lower half of the zone. While he is not the same framer he was in his prime, he is still one of the better framers in the lower part of the zone getting a called strike a little over 50% of the time.
In addition to framing the low strike, Martin had a strong offensive season for a backup catcher with an 83 wRC+. However, it should be noted that was part of a three year drop off offensively, and he is 36 years old. Still, Martin is a respected veteran presence, and that should not be underestimated.
If the Mets do change course and go with the personal catcher route, it would be much more palatable to Ramos and the clubhouse for the Mets to defer to a catcher of Martin’s stature than it probably was with Nido last year. Overall, this should help the clubhouse and the pitching staff. Speaking of saving the pitching staff, Martin can be relied upon as a reliever in blow out games.
With the Mets hiring Jeremy Hefner as the pitching coach, the organization is looking for an advanced analytical approach to help bring the pitching staff to bring them to the next level. This requires the implementation of a new organizational philosophy across the board. That process could be helped along by the Mets bringing in Castro, who worked with Hefner in Minnesota.
In addition to his knowledge of what Hefner is looking to do, Castro is a strong framer, and like aforementioned catchers, he is strong in the lower parts of the zone. He is also exceptional at getting the corners. Unlike the aforementioned catchers, he was an above average league hitter with a 103 wRC+.
On that note, it was the highest mark he had in six years, and it was just the second time in the past decade he was an above-average league hitter. Of course, some of the impact to that is the ball which was much maligned last year. Despite that, Castro is still a good hitter for the position with strong framing metrics.
Looking beyond these three, it is difficult to find a catcher who would fulfill the criteria of being a better hitter than Nido as well as a strong framer, especially in the lower half of the zone. The framing in the lower half of the zone really needs to be a focus for this Mets team given their pitchers and in their attempts to find a complement to Ramos.
Other popular names like Martin Maldonado may not come as cheap, and others like a Francisco Cervelli do not have the lower half framing numbers you want. Those three catchers should be the overall upgrade at a cheap cost over Nido, who the Mets may very well lose as he is out of options.
Edwin Diaz , Jeremy Hefner , Jeurys Familia , Kevin Plawecki , Marcus Stroman , Noah Syndergaard , Rene Rivera , Tomas Nido , Wilson Ramos
Mets Signing Michael Wacha A Waste
When you’re operating on an austerity budget like the Mets are, you can’t afford to just throw away or gamble with their money. Cheap for its own sake is not going to fly. No, the team needs to be shrewd and deliberate.
Signing Michael Wacha was neither of those things.
Many will note it’s just $3 million guaranteed, but that loses the point. As noted by Tim Britton of The Athletic, Wacha can earn an additional $7 million in incentives. As such, with the way the Mets operate their team, for budget purposes, they’re likely going to treat Wacha as a $10 million player leaving them with only $3 million to spend this offseason.
That’s $3 million to build a bullpen, add depth, and get insurance for Wacha’s spot in the rotation. They need that insurance because Wacha missed the postseason with a shoulder injury. It was the second time in four years his season ended due to a shoulder injury.
The shoulder issues are just part of the problem. The larger problem is Wacha shouldn’t be relied upon on as a team’s fifth starter. He’s not striking many out, and when you dig deeper, he has an unacceptably poor 1.97 K/BB.
Turning the attention to Baseball Savant, Wacha doesn’t have Major League quality stuff anymore. His fastball velocity and spin are poor. The spin on his curve is poor as well.
About the only pitch he really effectively executes is his change. To the effect, it’s been quite effective with batters only hitting .199 off of it. The problem is batters hit all of his other pitches well.
The end result was Wacha making 24 starts and five relief appearances going 6-7 with a 4.76 ERA, 1.563 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9, and a 7.4 K/9. Notably, over his last 10 starts of the season, Wacha only lasted five innings three times, and he didn’t pitch at least four innings three times. Due to his shoulder injuries, he would also be left off the postseason roster.
Overall, Wacha between his injuries, stuff, and really, just his ability was not deserving of anything more than a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. Wacha was the guy who needed to prove he could be healthy. For that matter, he needed to prove he was a Major League caliber starting pitcher again.
Instead, Brodie Van Wagenen gave the CAA client a guaranteed deal worth $3 million with the potential of an additional $7 million in incentives. This makes little sense for an injured pitcher with little to no upside, and that is before you consider how he’d be negatively impacted by the Mets defense or Wilson Ramos behind the plate.
At the moment, Wacha is in a boat with Robert Gsellman and Seth Lugo as all three are preparing to be starters with them each likely being in the bullpen to start the year. That was made all the more certain with Rick Porcello signing, which as previously explained, is not set-up for success with the Mets.
Right now, there are so many possibilities including these two signings paving the way for a trade of Noah Syndergaard or another starter. No matter what, the Mets appear to be relying upon Wacha in some fashion for 2020. Given his injuries and where his talent is now, this is really just a waste of money.
Michael Wacha , Noah Syndergaard , Rick Porcello , Robert Gsellman , Seth Lugo , Wilson Ramos
Rick Porcello Makes No Sense For Mets
The Mets are in a spot where they need to find a fifth starter to replace Zack Wheeler in the rotation. Finding such a starter is complicated because the team is attempting to at least give the allusion they are trying to contend in 2020, but so far, they have very limited resources this offseason. In some ways, that makes Rick Porcello a prime candidate, which according to reports, he is.
Porcello, 30, is just a few years removed from winning the 2016 American League Cy Young. With his Cy Young, being a local kid from Morristown, New Jersey, and his having won a World Series, he is someone who could be sold to the fan base. The fact he has proven to be a durable starter who will make 30 starts a year and pitch over 170.0 innings is of real value. In essence, he could be viewed upon as a Bartolo Colon who keeps himself in shape, doesn’t cheat, and is not a deadbeat dad.
Make no mistake, Porcello does have real value as a fifth starter for any team. There is also some potential for some upside with him. After all, his ERA was worse than his FIP, and the Red Sox having just a putrid defense last year with a -40 team DRS. To that end, the Red Sox were particularly bad on the infield.
Among the biggest culprits were SS Xander Bogaerts (-21 DRS) and 3B Rafael Devers (-6 DRS). Ultimately, the Red Sox team -11 DRS at second was the second worst in the majors. Their -12 team DRS at third and -20 team DRS at short were the third worst in the majors. When you are a pitcher like Porcello who is a sinkerball pitcher, albeit one who is generating more fly balls in two of the last three years, that is not a recipe for success.
That is exacerbated by the batters only going the opposite way against Porcello 22.3% of the time. Ultimately, if Porcello is going to be successful, he needs a strong infield defense behind him. Moreover, with Baseball Savant noting how Porcello likes to pound the bottom of the strike zone, he needs a catcher who is adept at framing the low strike. Breaking it all down, Porcello and the Mets are a very poor match.
In terms of the infield defense, the Mets actually had a worse team defense than the Red Sox with a -93 DRS. That was the worst in the National League, and the second worst in the Majors. Remarkably, that was even worse than the -77 DRS the team had in 2018. What makes those numbers all the more daunting is the Mets appear set to lose Todd Frazier, their best defensive infielder, to free agency.
Like the Red Sox, the Mets were bad defensively across the infield. The Mets -5 DRS at first and -7 DRS at second were sixth worst in the majors. Their -5 DRS at third was the seventh worst in the majors. Finally, their -18 DRS at short was the fourth worst in the majors. As noted by Mark Simon of The Athletic, this is all exacerbated by the Mets being one of the worst defensively aligned infields in the majors. Part of that is an organizational philosophy which tries to minimize the extent to which the infield is shifted.
Now, there were some positives to the infield defense with Amed Rosario playing at a 0 DRS in the second half last year. Of course, behind that is the fact he has consecutive -16 DRS seasons at short. Also, while Frazier is leaving in free agency, Jeff McNeil has proven to be very good at third base in this brief Major League career. If it is him who takes over at third, and not J.D. Davis, the Mets might be able to put Porcello in a position to succeed.
The caveat there is Rosario’s second half improvement is real, and McNeil’s successes are not a short sample size illusion. If we believe in that, and there is reason to believe, that could help Porcello who has a high pull rate against him. However, that is mitigated by Robinson Cano and his poor play (-6 DRS) at second last year. It is very difficult to imagine Cano will be better at second in his age 37 season.
Even if the Mets find a way to configure the infield successfully, Wilson Ramos presents a significant problem.
As noted by MMO‘s Mathew Brownstein, the Red Sox were the fourth best framing team in the majors last year. With respect to Porcello, he had “the 13th-most pitches in the shadow zone (edges of strike zone) called for strikes in 2019.” With respect to Ramos, as noted by MMN‘s Roberto Correa, Ramos was in the bottom 15 in the Majors in framing. Particularly, Ramos struggled in the so-called shadow zone and the low pitch.
In terms of the Mets 2019 pitching staff, we would see this have a significant impact on both Noah Syndergaard and Edwin Diaz with Diaz being the far more vocal of the two. Really, across the board, Mets pitchers performed worse with Ramos behind the plate as the pitching staff adjusted from historically strong framers like Travis d’Arnaud and Kevin Plawecki. If Porcello is a Met in 2020, we will likely see him have similar struggles.
Ultimately, Porcello may well prove to be a quality fifth starter or better for some team in 2020. He may very well prove to be a surprise for teams who have good defensive infields as well as a catcher who can get him the low strike. Unfortunately, that team is not the New York Mets. As a result, Porcello should look elsewhere for that bounce-back season, and the Mets need to find another pitcher to fill that fifth spot in their rotation.
Amed Rosario , Andres Torres , Bartolo Colon , Edwin Diaz , J.D. Davis , Jeff McNeil , Kevin Plawecki , Noah Syndergaard , Todd Frazier , Tomas Nido , Travis d'Arnaud , Wilson Ramos , Zack Wheeler
Mets Should Pursue Chris Archer
After all that transpired during the 2019 season and the complete organization overhaul, it’s clear the Pittsburgh Pirates are rebuilding their organization. While the name we have heard floating in trade rumors is Starling Marte, it is very possible the Pirates would be willing to move Chris Archer as well. If that is the case, the Mets should be interested.
One of the reasons to pursue him is Archer is likely at the nadir of his trade value after what has been a terrible stint with the Pirates giving a team an opportunity to obtain him and return him to what he once was with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Putting aside his short Major League debut in 2012, Archer set career worsts in ERA, IP, ERA+, FIP, WHIP, HR/9, and BB/9. He was also near his worst in other categories. Additionally, Archer would be shut down towards the end of August with right shoulder inflammation. Although, it should be noted that did not stop the Pirates from picking up his $9 million option.
Even with the down year, Archer did show a flash he could be a very good pitcher again. In his four August starts before being shut down, he had a 3.00 ERA, 1.278 WHIP, and a 13.5 K/9. It is a short sample size for sure, but it was an encouraging sign. There were other encouraging signs as well.
According to Baseball Savant, Archer had above average fastball velocity and elite curve ball spin. This was part of the reason why he had a very good strikeout rate. For him, that did not translate to dominating results. One of the reasons why is his location was poor and/or he was pitching to the wrong parts of the strike zone. It certainly didn’t help that he was not catching the bottom of the strike zone like he once did, and he was hit hard.
To a certain extent, that’s not unlike the struggles Noah Syndergaard experienced in 2019. To that end, the same issues which Syndergaard faced with the new ball affected Archer’s performance as well. Conversely, as noted by Thomas Bassinger of the Tampa Bay Times, this has been an issue with Archer since 2018. Ironically, his catcher that year was Wilson Ramos.
When it comes to Syndergaard, new Mets pitching coach Jeremy Hefner is going to have to find a way to figure out how to get Syndergaard to succeed with Ramos behind the plate. If he is successful, we should expect Syndergaard to return to his 2016 level. If Hefner is going to be successful in that endeavor, he can have the same exact impact on Archer who attacks batters and the zone in a similar fashion.
If you are the Mets, you are gambling on Hefner making things work between Syndergaard and Ramos. The season is going to sink or swim based upon his ability to get through to the two of them. If that is where you are hedging your bets, you might as well go all-in and try to do the same with Archer.
This is the boat the Mets are in now that they let Zack Wheeler go to the Phillies. The question for the team is do they try to sink or swim with an Archer or slowly drift out to sea with a pitcher like Rick Porcello. Given the Mets plan, Archer seems like the better option.
Jeremy Hefner , Noah Syndergaard , Wilson Ramos , Zack Wheeler
Mets Things To Be Thankful For
With today being Thanksgiving, it is time to go around the Mets roster and say things we are thankful for:
Pete Alonso – he’s been better than even the highest and most absurd expectations anyone could have of him both in terms of his on the field play as well as the type of teammate and person he is
Carlos Beltran – for coming home
Robinson Cano – showed some late positive exit velocities showing there is some hope for a 2020 rebound
Yoenis Cespedes – for everyone questioning the drive of a man severely injured and needing career saving surgery, he is out there in the cold taking batting practice
Michael Conforto – re-established himself as one of the best young corner outfielders in the game, and with his talent, he’s on the verge of an MVP caliber season
J.D. Davis – quickly became a fan favorite and like few others seemed to really enjoy being a New York Met.
Jacob deGrom – best pitcher in baseball and starting to etch his likeness on the Mets Mt. Rushmore
Edwin Diaz – he survived the season, made no excuses, and he is doing what he needs to do to be the pitcher he was in 2018.
Jeurys Familia – he stopped using “Danza Kudro” meaning we no longer go to very bad places when that music begins blaring
Luis Guillorme – proved if given a chance he is a Major League caliber player giving the Mets some real needed middle infield depth
Chris Flexen – his move to the bullpen gives the Mets an interesting upside option in the bullpen
Robert Gsellman – he is one of those throwback type reliever who is always willing to take the ball no matter what
Sam Haggerty – it’s not often a player comes out of nowhere to provide real value to an organization the way Haggerty did with this speed
Jed Lowrie – to his credit, he did everything he could just to get those pinch hitting appearances late in the season
Seth Lugo – the best reliever in baseball who now gives Beltran a reliever who can break knees with his curve
Steven Matz – took that step forward and put to bed the unfair and wrong mentally weak narrative
Jeff McNeil – the man just does it all. He hits, plays everywhere, and he saves puppies.
Brandon Nimmo – if someone created a stat measuring the quotient of talent and enthusiasm, he’d be the Mike Trout of the stat
Tomas Nido – became the defensive minded back-up catcher many believed him to be, and he played a part getting Mets pitchers head in the right place during different parts of the year.
Stephen Nogosek – he is single-handedly trying to win the Addison Reed trade and the 2017 trade deadline for the Mets
Corey Oswalt – he put behind some injuries and gross mishandling by the organization to show he is a viable depth starting option for the organization
Wilson Ramos – drove in a number of big runs last year, and he has promised to be better behind the plate in 2020.
Amed Rosario – just a tireless worker who seems to be on the cusp of fulfilling the immense potential we all saw he had in the minors
Paul Sewald – he keeps proving himself to be better than the narrative, and he finally got his first Major League win to put an exclamation point on what is one of the better stories of the Mets farm system
Dominic Smith – that walk-off homer was a beautiful exclamation point on a season where he proved everyone who ever doubted him to be very wrong
Drew Smith – his coming back from Tommy John at some point in 2020 gives the Mets some hope for an improved bullpen.
Marcus Stroman – few have fully embraced being a Met like he has and fewer have been ready to thrive on the New York stage
Noah Syndergaard – not just a great pitcher, but also a guy who wants to be a New York Met.
Justin Wilson – was terrific in 2019, and with the LOOGY rules, he becomes an even more valuable bullpen piece in 2020
In terms of the talent still here, there is a lot to be thankful for. Hopefully, we will see the return of Zack Wheeler giving us all the more to be thankful for in 2020 and beyond.
Addison Reed , Amed Rosario , Brandon Nimmo , Carlos Beltran , Chris Flexen , Corey Oswalt , Dominic Smith , Drew Smith , Edwin Diaz , J.D. Davis , Jacob deGrom , Jed Lowrie , Jeff McNeil , Jeurys Familia , Justin Wilson , Luis Guillorme , Marcus Stroman , Michael Conforto , Noah Syndergaard , Paul Sewald , Peter Alonso , Robert Gsellman , Robinson Cano , Sam Haggerty , Seth Lugo , Stephen Nogosek , Steven Matz , Tomas Nido , Wilson Ramos , Yoenis Cespedes , Zack Wheeler
Braves Signing Travis d’Arnaud Bad For The Mets
There’s no nice way of putting this. Wilson Ramos was terrible behind the plate in 2019. As noted by Baseball Prospectus (and the great Rey Brutal), Ramos was near or at the bottom of nearly every catching statistic. That is before you consider Noah Syndergaard‘s struggles and frustrations, which was emblematic of the struggles the vast majority of the pitching staff had with Ramos behind the plate.
This led to a discussion about the Mets facilitating a transition away from Ramos. To that point, the Mets were very supportive of Ramos publicly. Considering that, it is of little surprise the Mets were not players for Yasmani Grandal, who signed a huge deal with the Chicago White Sox.
Still, the Mets acknowledged they needed an upgrade at the catching position. This does mean they are going to move on from Tomas Nido for another catcher. With the Mets being linked to catchers like Robinson Chirinos, it seemed like the team was looking more for a timeshare than a pure backup.
Travis d’Arnaud was perfect for that role.
As we know the Mets completely botched the handling of d’Arnaud in 2019. They needlessly rushed him back before he was ready, and he really had just about the worst game we’ve ever seen a catcher have. It was embarrassing for him, and it was hard to watch as a fan. In Mets fashion, they rage cut him from the team.
After a very brief P.J. Conlon like stop with the Los Angeles Dodgers, d’Arnaud would find himself with the Tampa Bay Rays. There, he would get the opportunity to play himself not only back into playing shape, but also into being the type of player he was with the 2015 Mets. On that front, he would appear in the postseason like he did with the 2015 Mets.
In 2019, he showed he was still a very good pitch framer capable of handling a pitching staff. He was also a good hitter with some pop in his bat. Essentially, he showed when healthy (and given real time to heal), he was a very good catcher. He was the sort of catcher who would help any Major League team, especially those interested in some form of a time-share.
Now, you could argue with the way things ended with the Mets, d’Arnaud was never coming back to Flushing. That may very well be true. That left the Mets in a spot where they need to be looking for another catcher who did not have the success in New York and with this pitching staff like d’Arnaud did. It also left them hoping d’Arnaud signed elsewhere.
Now, d’Arnaud is the Braves catcher. He is an upgrade from what the team had in Brian McCann last year, and he has the bat and framing which will allow the Braves to keep Tyler Flowers as a defensive minded backup. That is a significant improvement for the 97 win Braves team.
No, this is not going to make up for a potential loss of Josh Donaldson. Not in the least. However, it does lower the bar a bit on the type of third baseman the Braves would need to repeat their 2019 season.
Bringing d’Arnaud into the fold makes it more difficult for teams to catch the Braves, especially if they address their third base situtation and see continued growth from their young stars like Ronald Acuna Jr. That’s bad for the Mets. It’s even worse when you consider the institutional knowledge he brings with him.
The information he can share with the Braves about Jacob deGrom, Steven Matz, and Syndergaard could be damaging. He could speak not just to pitch tipping and sequencing. He can also speak to what makes them tick, and other factors which would give the Braves hitters more of a chance against that trio and the rest of the Mets pitching staff.
With d’Arnaud signing with Atlanta, the Braves lineup and pitching staff are better. Their game planning against the Mets starters will be as well. Overall, this could prove to be a bad situation for the Mets, and it makes it all the more difficult for the Mets to make up an 11 game gap in the division.
Jacob deGrom , Noah Syndergaard , P.J. Conlon , Steven Matz , Tomas Nido , Travis d'Arnaud , Wilson Ramos , Yasmani Grandal
Mets Should Be Discussing Luis Rojas’, Not Mickey Callaway’s Future
In the very near future, the New York Mets will be meeting to discuss whether Mickey Callaway will return as the manager in 2020. There are reasons to both keep and fire Callaway, and in making the decision, the Mets will need to determine who is the best person to lead the Mets to their first World Series since 1986.
Like any other decision, there needs to be a balance of the present and the future. Both considerations should include what to do with Luis Rojas.
The Mets thought so much of Rojas they promoted him from the team’s Double-A manager to their Quality Control Coach. He was more than that. He also served a role working with the outfielders. Of note, he helped Jeff McNeil get up to speed in the outfield during Spring Training. During the year, McNeil would have a 2 DRS in 671.0 innings split between right and left.
Rojas’ working with McNeil is not the only impact he has had on this current club. As noted, he was previously a minor league manager. As a result, Rojas has had a hand in the development of many of the players on the Mets roster including Pete Alonso, Michael Conforto, Jacob deGrom, Robert Gsellman, Seth Lugo, Steven Matz, Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil, Amed Rosario, and Dominic Smith. When you have that type of an impact, it is no wonder the Mets see him as a potential future manager.
In fact, as Mike Puma of the New York Post noted, the team views Rojas as a “rising star.”
The question is whether the team views the 38 year old as ready to assume control of the team. While he has managed many of the players on the team, he would have to also be managing players who are, in terms of age, peers to him. These players include Robinson Cano and Wilson Ramos.
While it is fair to say he’s not ready from that standpoint, the Mets have to determine if they want to give him the role before he is not yet ready and have him grow into the role, or if they are willing to lose him.
At the moment, we do not know if any of the teams looking to hire a manager would have an interest in Rojas. The chances are they don’t. However, they may look to him as an option to join their new coaching staff. On that note, the San Diego Padres are interested in hiring Moises Alou as their manager. If Alou were to get the job, you do wonder if he would want his brother who is very good at working with young players and has a sharp analytical mind on his own coaching staff.
Really, when you look at it that way, you wonder why the Mets wouldn’t want that themselves. On the front, if they are truly grooming Rojas to be the next manager, they should be taking a proactive step in that direction. What that step is anyone’s guess.
On the front, the minimum the Mets should be considering is moving him up the ladder to be the Mets next bench coach replacing Jim Riggleman, who did not appear to have any real impact this year. If nothing else, Rojas on the bench would prepare him all the more to be the Mets next manager. In fact, you could argue that is what the Mets should do.
The Mets could keep Callaway and have Rojas waiting to take over for him. If nothing else, this would further prepare Rojas to be the manager the Mets want him to be. It would also prevent them from hiring another novice who could potentially hire the next Callaway.
In the end, no matter what the Mets do, they should be making a decision from the perspective of what they want to do with Rojas more than what they want to do with Callaway.
Amed Rosario , Brandon Nimmo , Dominic Smith , Jacob deGrom , Jeff McNeil , Jim Riggleman , Luis Rojas , Michael Conforto , Mickey Callaway , Moises Alou , Pete Alonso , Robert Gsellman , Robinson Cano , Seth Lugo , Steven Matz , Wilson Ramos
Dominic Smith Walks 2019 Off Into Sunset
With what happened this year, it was just perfect seeing the bullpen blow-up. It blew up all year, and unfortunately it would today. Sadly, when Adeiny Hechavarria homered off of Paul Sewald, the Mets would blow their 28th save of the season moving them into a tie with the Cubs for the fifth most blown saves in baseball.
It would also cost Sewald of his second straight win after not earning a win over his first 118 Major League appearances. That ended one feel good story. Actually, it was two feel good stories ended as local guy, Joe Panik, had hit an eighth inning homer to put the Mets ahead 4-3.
As the game headed into extras, you wondered who was going to be this year’s version of Oliver Perez. It turns out the answer was Walker Lockett.
Lockett allowed back-to-back homers to Hechavarria and Adam Duvall to put the Mets down 6-4. It seemed like that was the sour note upon which this season was going to end.
Of course, that overlooked how this team constantly got up from gut punches. It also overlooked how forgotten and overlooked players took full advantage of their chances. We saw that again in the 11th when Luis Guillorme hit a leadoff single against Jerry Blevins.
Then came a string where all three Mets catchers would bat. That should serve as a subtle reminder this is the last time there will be 40 man rosters in September. Of the trio, Wilson Ramos would get a single off Anthony Swarzak putting the tying run on with two outs.
That brought up Dominic Smith. Smith had not had an at-bat since July 26 when he landed on the IL with a broken foot. He was just activated last week but had not played until today. On the second pitch he saw from Grant Dayton, Smith would end the Mets 2019 season:
Dom coming up CLUTCH! #MetsWin pic.twitter.com/hbkiT8chaa
— New York Mets (@Mets) September 29, 2019
This was a great moment for Dom. Not only did he get back from a broken foot, but it put an exclamation point on a season where he rejuvenated his career. He earned this moment due to all the hard work he put in during the offseason and just to get back from his broken foot.
As Dom celebrated dancing his way to the plate, he and the Mets would walk off into the sunset. There’s a lot of different ways this Mets season could’ve gone better, but in the end, these players were easy to root for, and we should all look forward to seeing them all play next year.
Game Notes: Noah Syndergaard started the final game of the year for the fourth straight year. He took a no decision after allowing three earned and striking out nine over seven. Chris Mazza picked up his first career win.
Adeiny Hechavarria , Chris Mazza , Dominic Smith , Jerry Blevins , Joe Panik , Juan Lagares , Luis Guillorme , Noah Syndergaard , Oliver Perez , Paul Sewald , Walker Lockett , Wilson Ramos
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Trivia Friday: Shortest Tenures By Mets Managers
Addison Reed Amed Rosario Asdrubal Cabrera Bartolo Colon Brandon Nimmo Carlos Beltran Curtis Granderson Daniel Murphy David Wright Dominic Smith Edwin Diaz Eric Campbell Hansel Robles IV Jacob deGrom Jason Vargas Jay Bruce Jeff McNeil Jerry Blevins Jeurys Familia Jose Reyes Juan Lagares Kelly Johnson Kevin Plawecki Lucas Duda Matt Harvey Michael Conforto Mickey Callaway MIke Piazza Neil Walker Noah Syndergaard Paul Sewald Peter Alonso Rene Rivera Robert Gsellman Robinson Cano Seth Lugo Steven Matz T.J. Rivera Terry Collins Todd Frazier Travis d'Arnaud Wilmer Flores Yoenis Cespedes Zack Wheeler
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Rough Cuts | One undaunted property developer
By Vic Sumalinog on November 26, 2019
Now it can be told. In the Philippines there is too much freedom of expression. Imagine foreign coaches and teams, and even Filipino athletes participating in the just started South East Asian Games openly lambasting what they see and feel as shortcomings in the reception, the facilities, and in the food that the athletes are being fed.
And they are doing it by holding press conferences with local and international media! Where in the world can the foreign – and sadly, some local sports discipline teams can take issue with the very country that serves as their host for the next two weeks. Only in the Philippines.
Personally we feel that the open complaints are kind of showing too much disrespect to the country and to the Filipino people. The foreign delegations have with them their own media groups to cover the biennial games. They can report whatever they want and how they would want it appear in their respective countries.
The athletes from other participating nations should have raised their concerns to their own sports officials and their towed media so that these can be reported back to their own countries the way they want it.
But what they are doing now is they are making themselves the direct sources of the news seemingly ignoring their own delegation officials who should have been the ones who should raise the issues with the games organizing committee.
Worst, the Philippine media appear just too happy to become the vehicle to all the tirades that are made more embarrassing by the ride-on comments and reactions of politicians.
Thus we agree with Partylist congressman and performing athlete in the SEA Games that members of the foreign delegations should have exercised some restraint. According to Partylist congressman Mikee Romero this was what the Philippine teams that included him did when they represented the country in the previous staging of the biennial sporting tournament hosted by other SEA nations.
He said they showed high degree of decorum and respect to their host even as they suffered frustrations due to unmet expectations.
And they did that even as everything that transpired during the games were reported back to the Philippines and commented on by the Philippine media as it saw them fit.
What is happening in the current SEA Games is that the Philippines is fair game to everyone in the foreign delegations with the support of the country’s politicians and Philippine media giving them the boost.
Poor Philippines.
The prognosis on the ailing high rise property development business in Davao City is that it will take time to recover as an aftermath of the three successive earthquakes recently.
But as far as the leading home builder, Vista Land is concerned it seems it had no effect on its aggressiveness in expanding to areas where it feels there is a growing market.
Yes, we learned that even after the three strong temblors hit some parts of Mindanao including Davao City, the Villar family-led property development firm did not hesitate to proceed with its projects in Maa, Mandug, Communal and Lanang.
In other words, despite the potential setbacks on the condominium construction business, Vista land feels it could only be temporary. Moreover, the company seems certain that as far as structural integrity is concerned it can very well be addressed by the company through its engineering design and materials quality.
Besides, there is enough reason for the firm to refer to its existing projects as proof of the trustworthiness of its finished products. After all, none of its existing high rise structures is included in the list of edifices that are either condemned as unfit for occupation or required to be refitted.
In other words, no one can question the level of safety that its projects have even if earthquakes of the same magnitude as those that hit Davao City recently strike again.
So, the city need not really fear that the slack in the influx of investments on property development will linger for a long time.
Nonetheless, the collapse of a mid-rise condo structure in the city and the cracks found in some of the city’s tall residential buildings should serve as lesson to some of the more profit greedy property developers.
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MSI X-Slim X600 technical details
Ultra notebook MSI X-Slim X600, which should lead a series of X-Slim, has already been officially announced, but its features are not disclosed. Reported that he will be produced based on the platform CULV and its ability to surpass the MacBook Air. Based on the information available on the site Notebook Italia, the company MSI for some characteristics of the products to circumvent Apple.
Notebook MSI X-Slim X600 will be done in two ways: based on the Intel Celeron ULV 723 (1.2 GHz) and at the Core 2 Solo SU3500 (1,4 GHz). In both cases, high-performance graphics card will be installed ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 with 512 MB of memory. Sales in Europe start at the end of this month, the price range from 799 Euro for the 1.2 GHz model and 949 dollars for a model based on the Intel Core 2 Solo.
Specifications MSI X-Slim X600:
Operating system: Windows Vista Home Premium
Processor: Intel Celeron ULV 723 (1.2 GHz) or Core 2 Solo SU3500 (1,4 GHz)
RAM: 3 or 4 GB
Display: 15.6-inch with a resolution of 1366x768 pixels
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 with 512 MB of memory
Hard disk: 320 or 500 GB
Connectors: VGA, HDMI, 3hUSB, RJ45, microphone, headphones
Card reader: SD / MMC
Communications: Wi-Fi a / g / n, Ethernet, Bluetooth
Dimensions: 392x255x25 mm
Color: black or silver
Labels: MSI
New information on the Olympus E-P1
We already publish information about upcoming exit the camera Olympus E-P1, to be held on 16 June. And, behold, the day before the official announcement in the new photos and some details.
The camera will come with two types of lenses: focal length of 17 mm and aperture f / 2,8 and the focal length of 14-42 mm and aperture f / 3,6. The camera will be able to record video with resolution up to 1280h720 pixels, LiveView function stabilized, 200-6400 ISO sensitivity and shutter speed from 60 - 1 / 4000 pp. And the built-in flash unit will not be.
The price for the Japanese market at between $ 917 (with a 17 mm lens) to $ 1324 (with two lenses).
Labels: Olympus
New netbuk and laptop Archos Archos 10s and 13
The company introduced a new netbuk Archos Archos 10s. More specifically, this model is a version of Archos netbuka 10 in a thin shell. Weight Archos 10s is only 1.06 kg, and the thickness of a thin, almost a record for netbuka - 22.5 mm. Like the Archos 10 is equipped with a new 10.2-inch display with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels, the processor Intel Atom N270, 1 GB of RAM and hard disk 160 GB. Others netbuka characteristics, except size, also remained unchanged compared with the Archos 10.
Regarding Archos 13, is a laptop with a 13.3-inch display (resolution - 1280x800 pixels), based on the energy efficiency of processor Intel ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz. The amount of hard drive is 120 GB. Archos Notebook 13 is sufficiently small thickness and weight: 27.5 mm and 1.5 kg respectively. It is also worth noting the increased battery capacity: 10-element. Archos 13 will go on sale to the end of the summer at a cost of $ 800.
Sony VAIO P with an Intel Atom Z550 doubled its productivity
Company Sony insists that the model is Sony VAIO P with an Intel Atom Z550 - not netbuk. What has every right to. Conducted after installation of the processor CrystalMark test showed a performance almost doubled and came close to that of the full-notebooks and personal computers.
In addition to the powerful processor updated model VAIO R received support WiMAX networks and services UQ WiMAX, but this version is only available in Japanese market.
ASUS Eee PC 1101HA will be on sale in late June
Company ASUS officially announced the launch of sales netbuka ASUS Eee PC 1101HA at the end of this month. This model was demonstrated at Computex 2009 and in the European market will be sold under the name of Seashell. This is the first model from ASUS 11.6-inch display and is executed in the same style as the more compact Eee PC 1008HA and 1005HA.
Netbuk ASUS Eee PC 1101HA is built based on Intel Atom Z520 processor with a clock speed of 1.33 GHz, has 1 GB of RAM and 160 GB of hard disk space. The model supports the wireless protocols Wi-Fi b / g / n and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and a 1.3 MP webcam. In the European model will be in stores late June at a price of 399 Euro.
Specifications ASUS Eee PC 1101HA:
Processor: Intel Atom Z520 (1.33 GHz)
Hard drive: 160 GB HDD SATA
Graphics Adapter: Intel GMA 500
Display: 11.6-inch with a resolution of 1366x768)
Communications: VGA, 3 USB 2.0, card reader (MMC / SD / SDHC)
Connections: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth 2.1
Operating system: Windows XP Home
Battery: 6-yacheechny Li-Ion
Other: tachpad, 1.3 MP webcam
Dimensions: 286 x 196 x 35.5 mm
Palm Pre will go on sale in Europe in September
European buyers do not have long to wait Communicator Palm Pre - in September in some European countries, the model will go on sale. When the price almost communicator will not be different from the value in the U.S. market. What is now known that the device will be sold in the UK network operator O2. The continent will spread the company Telefonica, as well as the Romanian operator Apcom. It is not clear whether Palm Pre reach to Russia, but without a doubt in the Old World, he will not compete little iPhone.
800 MHz Samsung Jet officially presented
South Korean company Samsung Electronics today officially introduced the mobile phone, Samsung Jet, which, as she recalled it - smarter smartphone. Among the advantages, which has provided new, the manufacturer notes the existence of its multiple functions of a smartphone, a place where there is a multi-tasks manager, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, friendly interface, and so with compact size and thin body devices.
Samsung Jet is equipped with a 3.1-inch wide AMOLED display with VGA resolution displays, more than 16 million colors and offers sensory control. It should be noted that Samsung Jet, with the words of the most productive mobile phone in the world today, with 800 MHz processor.
This unit also has the latest version of the three-dimensional user interface TouchWiz 2.0, with the possibility of traffic management, smart unlock, as well as customizable using widgets, the screen. Using a web browser, Dolfin, Jet owners will be able to travel on the World Wide Web and access popular websites, including many social networks at high speed. Of the additional features that are new are marked as 5 MP camera, support GPS navigation, technology, sound processing DNSe & SRS, as well as the opportunity to play such popular video formats like DivX and XviD.
Global announcement four models Omnia Samsung: Omnia II I8000, OmniaPRO B7610, OmniaPRO B7320 and OmniaLITE B7300
Samsung Company today, as we already wrote in their news, presented a number of new series of its Omnia, which by the end of the day "obrosli" more details from the manufacturer. The head of the list of new model Samsung Omnia II I8000:
Omnia II represents smartofn-based operating system Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, equipped with large 3.7-inch AMOLED display with VGA resolution. This model is equipped with a custom three-dimensional interface TouchWiz 2.0. In addition, according to the manufacturer, the technology of Advanced R Touch (Resistive Touch), make the sensory management faster and more accurate.
Among the multimedia features Omnia II, Samsung noted that there playing and recording video as a DVD (480r), as well as interactive 3D gaming and web surfing. Among the communication opportunities that may support such high-speed wireless data transmission as HSUPA 5.76Mbps, HSDPA 7.2Mbps and Wi-Fi. But 48 GB (16 GB Built + memory card to 32 GB) memory will be more than enough for storing user data and kontekta.
OmniaPRO B7610:
On this unit, we have already written in today's news, we note once again that it is a hybrid phone (touch and using the sliding QWERTY keyboard) interface, aimed at facilitating work with multiple email accounts. This new benefit offers access to World Wide Web using a built-browser Opera 9.5, and high-speed data transmission technology HSDPA and Wi-Fi. Of the additional technical features OmniaPRO B7610 mentions the existence of a 5 MP camera, GPS navigation and AMOLED display.
As shown in the photos, this mobile phone is a monoblock with the QWERTY keyboard, which should help to deal with writing to the owner of e-mails and correspondence in social networks such as Facebook and MySpace. Of the additional functional B7320 has a 3 MP camera, FM radio with support for RDS, as well as an opportunity to connect to Wi-Fi networks.
OmniaLITE B7300:
This unit manufacturer describes as a smartphone with an easy-to-use interface with full support for Internet access, multimedia and business functions. The new three-dimensional user interface TouchWiz 2.0, and the opportunity to use the downloadable widget, the words of the company, significantly enhances the user experience of its owner. Of the functionality OmniaLITE B7300 noted the availability of support for multiple push email accounts, ability to work with office documents, web browser Opera, support high-speed data transmission technology HSDPA and Wi-Fi, many vidokodekov, and 3 MP camera, and AGP-navigation.
The new business-smartphone Nokia E72 officially presented
The company introduced the new Nokia business-class smartphone E72. This successor to the successful model of E71 in the same form factor monoblock with QWERTY-keyboard. The device placed in a thin 10-mm shell and is equipped with a 5-MP camera, while the predecessor is still 3-MT.
Of the advantages of Nokia E72 company the support IM-accounts Yahoo! Messenger, Google Talk, and Ovi, as well as e-mail Nokia Messaging, Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveler. In addition, the smartphone supports the technology of active noise reduction and data in a standard HSDPA at speeds of up to 10.2 Mbps. Sales of Nokia E72 is scheduled for the third quarter of 2009. Its recommended value will be 350 Euro.
Specifications Nokia E72:
Cellular GSM / EGPRS, 3G/HSDPA/HSUPA
2.4-inch display (320x240 pixels, 16m colors)
5 MP camera with autofocus and flash
The front camera for video
GPS-receiver (A-GPS)
FM-radio with RDS
Up to 250 MB of internal memory, microSD-slot
3.5-mm audiorazem, MicroUSB
Support networks VPN
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP)
Platform S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 2
Talk time - up to 12.5 hours
Standby time - up to 24 days
Dimensions - 114x58x10 mm
Weight - 128 grams
Nokia 3710 fold: stylish 3G "cot" with support for A-GPS navigation
The company Nokia today introduced its next new stylish mobile phone in a folding form factor - Nokia 3710 fold. This model is equipped with 3.2 MP camera, support for 3G networks and corporate services company - Ovi, will go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year at a cost of about 140 Euro.
It should be noted that the Nokia 3710 fold is built on the Nokia S40 platform and has in its arsenal to 2.2-inch LCD screen resolution 240h320 points, extra camera for video, built-FM-tuner, and stereo music player, as well as support for Bluetooth wireless technology and A-GPS navigation.
Brief specifications Nokia 3710 fold:
Support communications standards: WCDMA 850/1900/2100 and WCDMA 900/1700 2100/1700 MHz; GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, GPRS / EGPRS multislot class 32
Dimensions: 89x47x15, 2 mm
Platform: Series 40 v9.1
Messaging: SMS / EMS / MMS / E-Mail (IMAP, POP, SMTP)
Main display: 2.2-inch, TFT, permission 240h320 points, displaying more than 16 million colors
External Display: 1.36-inch, TFT, permission 160h128 pixels, Monochrome
Camera: 3.2 MP with LED backlight
Connectors: MicroUSB, 2.5 mm audio jack for the charger
Memory: 70 MB available to user, expandable through microSD memory cards (up to 8 GB)
Communications: Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, built-in support A-GPS navigation
Support video formats: MP4, 3GPP, AVI, ASF; Codecs: H.263, H.264, MPEG-4 SP, VC-1 (WMV9) SP, VC-1 (WMV9) MP
Support audio formats: MP3, Midi, AAC, AAC +, enhanced AAC +, WMA
Integrated stereo FM-tuner
Flash Lite 2.0
OSS browser (Webkit 413) with support for JavaScript 1.1, DOM Level 2, Ajax, ECMAScript, CSS, Smart rendering
Other applications: Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, Alarm clock, Reminders, Calculator, Calendar, Converter II, active notes, list
Archos 9: 8.9-inch mini-tablet based on Intel Atom
Company Archos officially announced the 8.9-inch computer ultramobilny Archos 9 PCtablet operating system Windows 7. This compact model weighs only 800 grams. It provides a full sensory control and has no hardware keyboard. Although, in addition to a touch display with Archos 9 is a control of the optical trekpoint. Notably, the novelty is based at the new version of the Windows operating system under the number 7. Sales Archos 9 will begin in autumn 2009, the value of the floor will be, approximately, $ 705.
Specifications Archos 9:
8.9-inch display with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels
Intel Atom Z515 processor with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz
Video chipset US15W
Operating system Windows 7
2.5-inch hard drive of up to 120 GB
Wireless Bluetooth 2.1 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g
Connectors - VGA, USB 2.0, RJ45, headphone, microphone
1.3 MP camera
HSUPA-modem, TV tuner (for a number of modifications)
Dimensions - 256x134x16 mm
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Connecting Moana: Oceania’s Universities take the lead in Pan-Pacific Online Course Delivery
Posted on Thursday 7 March 7 2013 by Mike Cookson
by Dr Paul D’Arcy, History, CHL. [about this image*]
For the last two years a quiet educational revolution with profound implications for education outreach and collaborative teaching and research has been taking place across the entire breadth of the Pacific Islands. The project driving this new approach is called Connecting Moana: the common heritage of Pacific Islanders. It brings together major tertiary institutions across the Pacific Islands in a collaborative course writing and professional development exercise to design and deliver courses for Pacific Islanders on their history, culture, environmental management and external relations. The courses will be presented in a variety of media. The project has received overwhelming support from all tertiary institutions, with numerous academics volunteering to participate. Designed in the Pacific Islands for Pacific Islanders, this collaborative endeavour provides tangible benefits of enhanced course delivery and university outreach, reduced workloads through sharing resources, and enhanced research capacity through linking teaching and research collaboration. The author has been part of the organizing committee since the project’s inception.
Coordinated by Dr Morgan Tuimaleali’ifano and Dr Max Quanchi of the Suva campus of the University of the South Pacific, the project has won support from the University of Guam, the College of Micronesia’s Pohnpei campus, Divine Word University in Madang, Papua New Guinea, the University of Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby, the University of New Caledonia, the National University of Samoa, and the University of French Polynesia. Recently, Taiwanese universities with large indigenous student bodies were also recruited to embrace the homeland of the Austronesian diaspora. In so doing, the project bridges the gap between the Anglophone and Francophone Pacific and reintegrates Taiwan as the ancient homeland of Pacific Islanders. This reconfiguration has done much to break down externally imposed language barriers and reshape conceptions of the region according to indigenous priorities and shared experiences.
Preparations are well advanced to trial the first course on the history of the Pacific before European arrival. This will be a Pacific wide, multi-campus undergraduate history course about Pacific societies, emphasizing and empowering Pacific perspectives and grounding students in their shared heritage – a heritage which transcends contemporary language and cultural barriers arising from colonial rule. Due to limited staff numbers and access to resources, few university undergraduate courses currently teach the early history of the Pacific Islands, or the histories of the whole region. This project will provide a collective and truly Pan-Pacific introduction to the history of the inhabitants of Moana (the increasingly recognized indigenous term for the Pacific Islands – formerly labeled as Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia).
A multilingual group of Pacific teachers, researchers and course designers with diverse and complementary expertise has been assembled. In addition to Dr Tuimaleali’ifano and Dr Quanchi of the USP Suva campus, the full project team consists of (from east to west across the Pacific) Professor Eric Conte of the University of French Polynesia in Tahiti, Dr Tamatoa Bambridge of the CRIOBE Research Centre on Moorea, Professor Lau Asofou So’o and Dr Louise Mata’ia of the National University of Samoa, Dr David Gegeo of the University of Canterbury, Dr Stuart Bedford of USP Port Vila and ANU, Dr Bernard Rigo of the University of New Caledonia, Dr Christophe Sand of the Institute of Archaeology in New Caledonia, Professor August Kituai of the University of Papua New Guinea, Dr Linda Crowl and Patrick Matbob of Divine Word University in Madang, Papua New Guinea, Professor Serge Tcherkezoff of the EHESS and ANU, Dr Paul D’Arcy of ANU, Dr Mariana Ben and Dr Delihna Ehmes of the College of Micronesia’s Pohnpei campus, Dr Anne Hattori and Dr Sharleen Santos-Bamba of the University of Guam, Professor Tong Yuan-Chao of the Taiwan Center for Pacific Studies, Nakao Eki Pacidal of Leiden University, and Professor Benoit Vermander of the Ricci Institute of Taiwan and Fudan University in Shanghai.
The course materials will be made available in electronic and printed formats across Moana to allow local campuses to supplement areas where local teaching expertise is lacking, to modify into locally appropriate programs, and to free already over-stretched staff from developing new courses. These benefits will allow smaller Pacific Island universities to concentrate on completing post-graduate studies and research, and to forge regional research networks of staff and students. In a parallel development, a research network linked to the project has already started which focuses on Pan-Pacific indigenous marine ecosystem management practices across history.
While the Moana project has benefitted from generous start-up funding from the French Pacific Fund, the project organizing committee is now seeking additional funding to push the project through to the delivery stage in late 2013 or early 2014. Building on the past 2 years of experience and preparation, the Moana Pan-Pacific course can be online and in print within a year for $AUD50,000. A number of potential financial partners and aid donors are currently being investigated, but suggestions for funding would be warmly received by the Moana organizing committee and their collaborators! Please contact Morgan Tuimalealiifano morgan.tuimalealiifano@usp.ac.fj or Alan Max Quanchi alan.quanchi@usp.ac.fj for more information or if you can assist with this initiative.
[* “View of the Island of Tinian: Dugout Canoes from the Caroline Islands”, from ‘Voyage Autour du Monde sur les Corvettes de L’Uranie’ engraved by Coutant, published 1825, Berard, A. and Taunay, Adrien Andre.]
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Michael Adams with crushing victory at the British Chess Championship
IM Jovanka Houska is British Womens Champion 2010
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England’s No 1, Michael Adams, is the King of British Chess again. Adams gave a masterly performance, seeing off his Grandmaster and International Master rivals one after another. He collects the title and the £5000 first prize with a score of eight wins and three draws from eleven games. His 9½ points is just half-a-point short of the record set by former champion Julian Hodgson in 1992.
The mild mannered Adams doesn’t look too fearsome across the board, but he’s put up one of the most domineering performances ever seen at the British Championships. Finishing two points clear, he never appeared under pressure and constantly created problems for his rivals. His progress being slowed by draws against Grandmasters Nick Pert, Peter Wells and International Master Adam Hunt.
Even at the highest level Adams makes chess look simple. There are few flashy moves, just relentless exploitation of small advantages, such as a knight outpost in front of a backward pawn, or manoeuvring his forces to isolate and then capture one of his rival’s vulnerable pieces.
Adams remains one of the world’s “Super Grandmasters” and he’s been at the top of his game for the last two weeks. His performance at Canterbury was no fluke and follows victory at an international Grandmaster event in Gibraltar earlier this year.
IM Jovanka Houska wins the title of the British Womens Champion 2010. IM Adam Hunt made a fantastic performance of 2624 elo and earned a GM norm.
Final standings: 1. Michael Adams 9½; 2. Nicholas Pert 8; 3-8. Stuart Conquest, Andrew Greet, Jonathan Hawkins, Adam Hunt, Richard Pert and Alexei Slavin 7½ etc.
The 98th British Chess Championships will take place at Ponds Forge, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, S1 2BP, 24th July to 6th August 2011.
Full standings and more information on the official website
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Catch up with Ubisoft® Philippines at ESGS 2016
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If you’re going to ESGS 2016 and looking to get a toe in the door in the local gaming industry, it seems Ubisoft® Philippines is opening a crack, just a smidgen. Read on to find out what you can expect from their exhibitor’s booth!
“We’re very excited to be back for this year’s ESGS. Our participation in one of the biggest gaming conventions definitely allows us to connect fans not just to our games but with Ubisoft Philippines,” shares Chip Go, General Manager of Ubisoft Philippines. With the upcoming launch of their first office in the Philippines scheduled early 2017, Go also sees ESGS as an opportunity for interested individuals who want to pursue a career in the industry.
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As a way to give back to its own, AmeriLife, the nation’s premier insurance marketing group, sponsored a unique philanthropic campaign called Secret Santa, which raised over $ 2,600 to make the holidays a little more merry for 23 families, many of which included kids ranging from infants to 18 years old.
“The support of this program has been fantastic,†said AmeriLife CEO, Timothy O. North. “The generosity of our associates allowed us to bring smiles to the faces of 38 kids with gifts from their wish lists, many of which their parents wouldn’t have otherwise been able to provide this year.â€
Secret Santa was not only about giving back to AmeriLife’s associates; it also encouraged them to work together to help support their co-workers. Prior to the Thanksgiving holiday, nominations were accepted to compile a list of families that could use a helping hand in balancing their regular monthly bills with buying toys and food for the holidays. All nominations were kept anonymous and AmeriLife then promoted the campaign through company-wide eBlasts that encouraged employees to make donations, or purchase a company cookbook or custom-designed greeting cards with proceeds going to the Secret Santa campaign.
Once the donations were tallied, it was time for Secret Santa to make his list (and check it twice!), including toys and gift cards for food for those individuals without children. To help ensure a memorable Christmas, particularly for the children that were benefiting from the campaign, Secret Santa reached out to the families who were nominated for insight on their children’s wish lists. This allowed Secret Santa to focus his efforts on what the kids wanted the most this Christmas â€" including bigger ticket items that their families otherwise wouldn’t be able to purchase.
After an entire day of shopping for just the right gifts for each of our families, a team of elves (AmeriLife’s Marketing Communications Department) helped to wrap the gifts, which included everything from art supplies and video games to a keyboard. In addition to the donations received, a young girl’s bike was donated and used to fulfill the wishes of a very special little girl.
“The holidays are about giving back and celebrating those that mean the most to us,†said Gary Jenkins, President of AmeriLife. “At AmeriLife, it’s about those that work hard to serve our clients day in and day out. This year’s Secret Santa campaign was a huge success, and I’m thrilled that we were able to brighten the holidays for so many families.â€
The associates who were nominated picked up their gifts on Friday, December 19th with time to spare before Christmas. This is the second year that AmeriLife has given back to its own with its Secret Santa campaign.
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AmeriLife is the nation’s premier insurance marketing group. Founded in 1971, AmeriLife represents more than 30 national insurance carriers, has 15 individual national marketing organizations, 33 career agency branch locations and works with thousands of independent insurance agents across the country.
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Courtyard Marriott Waikiki ? An Oahu Hotel, Welcomes Guests Who Come for Whale Watching Season
Courtyard Marriott Waikiki â€" An Oahu Hotel, Welcomes Guests Who Come for Whale Watching Season
Whale watching excursions are a popular winter Oahu Activity for guests at Courtyard Marriott Waikiki.
Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) December 29, 2014
Whale watching is a popular Oahu activity, and Oahu Hotels like Courtyard Marriott Waikiki are preparing to welcome the many visitors who will come to the Island during the peak whale watching season which runs from mid-December through May. Courtyard Marriott Waikiki has impressive special offers to entice guests who come to enjoy whale watching and the many other things to do in Honolulu. View Offer Details >
From December through May, humpback whales come to the waters off of Oahu to breed and to give birth. During this time, many tour companies offer whale watching excursions, giving visitors the opportunity to see these majestic creatures in their natural environment. The operators of whale watching excursions know the best places to spot the whales, and sightings occur during most excursions.
While it is possible to see whales and other marine life in aquariums and other controlled environments, many guests at Oahu hotels prefer to see them frolicking and swimming as nature intended. Some of the companies that offer whale watching excursions are Wild Side Specialty Tours, Star of Honolulu, and North Shore Catamaran. The helpful staff at Courtyard Marriott Waikiki â€" An Oahu Hotel will be happy to help guests find a whale watch excursion.
Courtyard Marriott Waikiki’s ideal location makes it a popular choice for those coming to Oahu to enjoy whale watching and the many other popular Oahu activities. The Oahu Hotel is located within walking distance of many Oahu attractions, restaurants, and shopping venues. It is also located a short walk from world-famous Waikiki Beach.    Â
About Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki â€" An Oahu Hotel:
Our Oahu Accommodations give our guests the chance to experience all the best that Oahu has to offer â€" all within a short distance of our conveniently located Honolulu Hotel. Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach is just a few steps from the world-famous Waikiki Beach and a short drive from Honolulu International Airport.
The beautiful Guest Rooms at Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki feature comforts and amenities that make all of our visitors feel right at home. Guests can email or post pictures using our super-fast complimentary internet connections, watch movies on flat panel TVs, and get tips from our Concierge about Oahu Attractions, Oahu Events, Oahu Activities, Oahu Restaurants, Oahu Shopping, and more. Private Lanais and Dreamer Beds with Pillowtop Mattresses assure a relaxing stay.
Planning a visit to Oahu? Choose Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach. Our ideal location, well-appointed Guest Rooms, thoughtful amenities, and attentive service keep our guests coming back again and again. Check Rates, Make Reservations or call 808-954-4000.
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The North America Powder-Based Coating Additives Market is Projected to Reach 31.2% by the End of 2018 - A Report by MicroMarket Monitor
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(PRWEB) December 24, 2014
The North America powder-based coating additives market report defines and segments the powder-based coating additives market in North America with analysis and forecast of revenue.
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Additives are an important ingredient in the formulation of powder coatings. With the exception of wetting, dispersing and foam-control agents, most of the additives used in liquid coatings are also used in powders. Powder coating is a dry finishing process that has become extremely popular since its introduction in North America over 40 year ago.
North America has stringent environmental laws regarding the formulations of the coatings. For instance, it is required for every manufacturer to formulate a coating which has low odor and VOC. This creates a problem for manufacturers that are active in regions where regulations may deal only with low-odor formulations. With low levels of VOC, problems such as freezing of formulation occur. Thus, additives which that meet the environmental regulations and solve the problem of freezing are better preferred, and powder-based coating additives fulfill both the criterion.
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Powder based coating additives are environment friendly and ensure the proper formation of coating film on the substrate when subjected to external agent. They can also be used in the coating of various products, such as automobile parts, metal equipment, and various hard-to-coat substrates. The advantage of using powder coating lies in its non-emission of VOCs, improved durability, reusability of over-sprayed powder, and low operating and maintenance cost. However, the flammability of the powder is an issue that must be dealt with during the coating process.
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The report on North America powder-based coating additives focuses on the trends in the overall market as well as its various segments. The market size estimations of each segment and the overall market have been provided in the report, which have been arrived at and verified after extensive research.
The report further covers the competitive landscape of the market, elaborating the profiles and strategies of the leading market players. In addition, the report highlights the impact of various factors that will influence the market performance during the forecast period.
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North America Urethanes Coating Additives Market
Urethanes are widely used in paints & coatings due to their important properties such as flexibility and abrasion resistance. They also enhance the color of the coatings, and ensure longevity of the paints & coatings. The growth of the automotive sector in Mexico and the construction segments in the overall region are expected to drive the growth of the North American urethanes coating additives market.
The North American market accounted for a major share of the global urethanes coating additives market in 2013. The North American market segment accounted for a share of 27.1% in the global market in 2013. The North American urethanes coating additives market is projected to grow at CAGR of 5.1% during the forecast period, 2013 to 2018. The U.S. segment recorded the largest revenue in 2013 with $ 311.3 million and is estimated to reach $ 391.4 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2013 to 2018. In terms of applications, the construction segment recorded the largest revenue in 2013 with $ 132.9 million and is estimated to reach $ 168.9 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 4.9% from 2013 to 2018.
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AMTC Releases Lineup of Top-Industry Scouts Scheduled to Attend 64th SHINE Conference
SHINE Conference
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 24, 2014
Over 60 agents, managers, casting directors and record label producers from around the U.S. and Canada are scheduled to take part in AMTC’s 64th biannual SHINE Conference, Dec. 30 - Jan. 4 at the Gaylord Palms Resort. Both Christian and mainstream media professionals will attend SHINE to teach VIP seminars and make one-on-one connections with performers.
Music producer, recording artist and songwriter Nate Butler will be scouting SHINE as a representative for “America’s Got Talent.†Nate has contributed to the production of 45 million records sold worldwide and has worked with many multi-platinum artists such as Victoria Beckham, Houston, Christina Milan, JoJo and Aaron Carter. Other music scouts include Blaine Barcus (Provident Label Group, Nashville) and John Thompson (Capitol CMG, Nashville).
Joy Pervis (Osbrink Agency), Alpha Tyler (BET Casting) and Angela Bowers (VH1) are just a few of the acting VIPs who will attend the conference. Joy Pervis, discoverer of Dakota Fanning and Lucas Till, speaks about her experiences with the conference. “AMTC [SHINE] is the crème de la crème…†“Professional, organized, family oriented, and first class all the way! I am honored to have been affiliated with your organization for over 15 years.â€
Ford, Wilhelmina and Trump are three of the many top-international modeling agencies attending SHINE Winter 2015.
This year SHINE will welcome, for the first time, 10 West Studios. 10 West Studios is an award-winning independent motion picture production company. Founded by Harold Cronk and Matthew Tailford, the company has produced many feature films such as “God’s Not Dead.â€
AMTC is a fellowship of faith, teaching talented performers what they need to know about the entertainment industry and connecting them to each other and to professionals who can create larger opportunities. SHINE is a unique way for performers to showcase their gifts and perform for Christ.
To learn more about the international SHINE conference and Winter SHINE VIP list, visit http://www.amtcworld.org.
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Karaoke Bars in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 23, 2014
Escalating external competition and sluggish growth in alcohol expenditure have harmed the performance of the Karaoke Bars industry over the five years to 2014. Declines were exacerbated by simultaneous dips in consumer spending during the recession. Nevertheless, the primary impetus behind the industry's structural decline has been the continued shift of karaoke fans away from karaoke bars and into the comfort of their own homes. According to IBISWorld Industry Analyst Stephen Hoopes, “Largely due to technological advancements, there is currently an array of video game and internet-based karaoke bar substitutes.†Consequently, over the five-year period, industry revenue is estimated to slightly decrease.
Console-based karaoke-style video games have grown in popularity because they can digitally track a player's performance and provide feedback. Consumers are also increasingly opting to purchase or pirate karaoke and sing along with tracks on the internet. Each of these developments has lured consumers away from karaoke bars, which is particularly troublesome for industry operators, as the majority of their revenue is sourced from alcoholic beverages consumed within their establishments.
In response to the shift away from the karaoke bar, industry operators are investing in new technology to win back old customers and attract new ones. Capital expenditures for domestic establishments include wireless microphones and wireless song request systems. “Karaoke systems also now offer touch-screen playlists that are easy to use and backed by an impressive library of new and old songs, listed digitally with an on-screen search function,†says Hoopes.
The Karaoke Bars industry operates with a low level of market share concentration. In 2014, the four largest companies in the industry are expected to generate an extremely small percentage of the industry's revenue. The industry's market share concentration has been increasing gradually in recent years, largely due to underperforming players exiting the industry rather than any form of merger and acquisition activity. Due to the small and localized nature of karaoke bars, the industry's level of concentration is forecast to remain low over the five years to 2019.
Over the five years to 2019, industry revenue is anticipated to continue its descent. As a means to counteract the industry's structural decline, karaoke bars are anticipated to more closely focus on their target markets in the years ahead. According to New Strategist, individuals under the age of 35 spend 51.0% to 58.0% more than the average individual on beer and ale at restaurants and bars. Despite technological investments to draw in these consumers, the number of industry establishments is anticipated to continue its structural decline in the years ahead.
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This industry includes bars that offer karaoke entertainment along with food and drinks. Karaoke is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music (or a music video) using a microphone and public address system.
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MAGIX Music Maker Jam Available Now for iPhone
MAGIX is pleased to announce the release of Music Maker Jam for the iPhone. The free app has already been downloaded several million times on other platforms and is now available for the iPhone in a completely fresh look.
Intuitive music making for beginners and pros alike:
Music Maker Jam makes it easier than ever to produce professional tracks â€" no previous experience is required at all. Over 70 style packages, countless genres and spectacular effects provide users with unlimited creative freedom. Automatic tempo and harmony adjustment make easy work for beginners, and an 8 channel mixer and customized harmonies let professionals run wild with ideas.
The iPhone version of the app has been completely redesigned. Key features such as the loop selector and harmony editor are now even easier to use, while the new home screen provides a better overview.
Sascha Lazimbat, CEO of MAGIX Audio GmbH: "We've known about the affinity of iPhone users for music, design and creativity for a long time. Now we can finally offer them Music Maker Jam as a free download â€" completely redesigned and with a brand new look. We're really looking forward to seeing what the iPhone users are going to create!"
First-time installation of the app includes four lite style packages. Users can additionally download two extra styles for free from the store. Genres, ranging from hip hop and trap to movie scores, can be freely combined right from the start.
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MAGIX is an internationally active provider of software, online services and digital contents for use with multimedia products and services for personal and business communication. MAGIX offers private and professional users a technologically demanding and at the same time user-friendly range of software, online services and digital contents for design, editing, presentation and archiving of digital photos, videos, music, documents and websites.
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Ground-breaking Pregnancy Movie 40 Weeks Premiers in DC Neighborhood
NEW YORK, NY, December 29, 2014 (PRWEB) December 29, 2014
Premiering in DC, 40 Weeks, produced by Big Belli LLC, is the first documentary to follow the week by week journey of pregnancy by bringing the stories of a diverse group of families to the screen. Conceived and directed by Christopher Henze as the movie his co-producer wife Dominique Debroux, had wanted to see when she was pregnant and feeling the need for community and information that was easy to assimilate.
40 Weeks’ mission is to support women with virtual community and information to help them feel confident through their pregnancy and help them have the best possible outcomes. Dominique and Christopher are building a web portal, bigbelli.com, to continue offering filmed information and community beyond 40 Weeks the movie and help women know that they are not alone in their journey.
The red carpet premiere will be held on:
January 7th at 6pm At the Landmark E-Street. Which is located at 555 11th Street NW Washington, DC 20004.
Newyorkfamily.com praises the intimacy the moms granted the filmmakers. “That, perhaps, is the film’s greatest gift,†they said. "There are many hard, difficult moments...But all of the women approach the incredible changes and challenges they are facing with strength and a sense of humor. In the end, the message is refreshing: no one has a perfect pregnancy.â€
To distribute the film in theaters, Big Belli has partnered with Gathr.us Theatrical On Demand®. This new approach that allows a film’s audience to bring movies they like to their communities, is changing film distribution and bringing more women’s movies to theater’s near you.
Go to bigbelliscreening.com to find and reserve tickets for a local screening or host and create a post-premier screening in your town. Starting March 1st, 2015, 40 Weeks will also be available on DVD, or download through the website and iTunes. To learn more, please visit http://www.40weeksthemovie.com
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The European Rheology Modification Coating Additives Market is Expected to Reach $529.75 Million by 2018 - A Report by MicroMarket Monitor
The European Rheology Modification Coating Additives Market is Expected to Reach $ 529.75 Million by 2018 - A Report by MicroMarket Monitor
The European rheology modification coating additives market was valued at $ 478.12 million in 2013, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.1% annually, to reach $ 529.75 million by the end of 2018.
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The functions of rheology modification coating additives include the modification of the rheological properties of the coating such as viscosity, surface tension, sagging, film thickness, etc. It is essential to control these properties, because the performance of the coatings depends on these. These superior abilities of rheology modification coating additives make them suitable for use in a wide range of applications such as in industries, bedding and furniture, construction industries, automotive paints, and so on.
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The European region remained under the prolonged effect of the recession between 2008 and 2009, affecting its economic stability, and subsequently the demand of many goods and services. This caused a decline in the growth of various industries such as automotives, building and construction, chemical, luxury goods, etc. This effect has been seen in the past two years, which decreased the annual growth in the demand for additives. The European market for coating additives is a fragmented market with countries having a share in the demand within a competitive range. Germany, however, with almost 18% of the regional share, emerged as the major market in 2013. The U.K. is the largest market in terms of growth rate amongst all the countries in the region with a CAGR of 2.5% in the period under consideration.
However, the governments of the countries are taking numerous measures to increase the revenue in various sectors. For instance, France is providing incentives to the new automotive customers. Similarly, the U.K. is planning to implement some packages for the chemical industry. In between the decreasing output from the conventional industries, the furniture industry of the region has displayed better performance. In the coming years, the turbulence in the regional economy is expected to reduce, which would ultimately support the demand for coating additives.
The key countries covered in the European rheology modification coating additives market are Germany, Italy, France, the U.K., and others. Various applications include construction, bedding & furniture, industrial applications, automotive paints, and other applications.
Global Fluoropolymers Coating Additives Market
Fluoropolymers reduce water resistance, electrical insulation, and ease of mechanical manipulation, all of which are desired characteristics in a variety of applications.
The global fluoropolymer coating additives market was valued at $ 1,082.35 million in 2013 and is expected to reach to $ 1,703.02 million by 2018, at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2013 to 2018. This growth is driven by the end-user sectors such as bedding & furniture and construction, where coating additives are extensively used owing to their ability to visually and chemically improve the performance of the coating.
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Xsolla Teams Up with PayGarden to Offer 100+ Gift Cards
LOS ANGELES, CA (PRWEB) December 23, 2014
The new deal instantly increases the number of alternative payment options offered through Xsolla to 700+ and gives Xsolla’s game partners access to over 100 major gift card brands right in time for the holiday season. Xsolla previously offered game developers access to such gift cards as Subway, CVS, K-Mart, and a few others.
Now, thanks to cooperation with PayGarden, players of Xsolla game partners can use dozens of popular gift cards including: Walmart, Starbucks, Best Buy, Target, Gamestop, and Home Depot. The complete list of brands supported by PayGarden covers the majority of retail gift card volume in the US.
As gift cards will flood the market this holiday season, Xsolla and PayGarden make it easy for game developers to accept in-game payments from players, increasing conversion rates and driving incremental revenue. Players, in their turn, can take advantage of the extended list of accepted brands, unlocking value in their cards by redeeming them for virtual currency and goods.
With the US gift card market booming to the tune of more than $ 100 billion, Xsolla expects to help a lot of consumers get what they really want from the gift cards they received this year.
About Xsolla
Xsolla provides a tool for sales and marketing of video game content, offering its partners easy integration, streamlined user experience, and personalized service. Partners rely on Xsolla for customer support, anti-fraud, and analytics. Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, the company has offices in Russia, Korea and Brazil and offers its services globally.
About PayGarden
PayGarden enables online payments via 100+ popular US gift cards to drive new revenue for its partners.
From electronics and apparel retailers to restaurants and coffee brands, PayGarden offers the widest reach into unused gift cards, helping partners monetize customers who would not otherwise pay. PayGarden is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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40 Weeks, the First of a Kind Documentary on Pregnancy, Premieres in Miami
NEW YORK, NY, DECEMBER 29th, 2014 (PRWEB) December 29, 2014
Pregnancy changes a woman’s body and life instantly and everyday. Director Christopher Henze wanted to find a movie that would support his pregnant and morning-sick wife, co-producer Dominique Debroux, with the community and information she was seeking but he could not find such a film. So he decided to make it. On January 8th 40 Weeks, produced by Big Belli LLC, the unique documentary to bring the stories of a diverse group of families to the screen by following them through the weekly milestones of pregnancy, is premiering in Miami.
Big Belli’s mission, starting with the movie 40 Weeks’, is to support women with virtual community and information to help them feel confident through their pregnancy and help them have the best possible outcomes. Dominique and Christopher are building a web portal, bigbelli.com, to continue offering filmed information and community beyond 40 Weeks the movie and help women know that they are not alone in their journey.
January 8th at 6pm in the O Cinema Wynwood. Which is located at 90 NW 29th Street Miami, FL 33127.
Los Angeles Good Wife praises the movie for the pregnancy audience, “I'm so glad I saw this movie while pregnant with my first baby because it made me feel good knowing other women are going through the same changes I am and some are going through more difficult situations than me… can't get over how perfect the film is for pregnant women - especially for first time moms like myself!â€
Initially Big Belli will distribute the movie theatrically through a partnership with Gathr.us. This Theatrical On Demand® approach allows the audience to bring movies they like to their communities. This system is helping to bring more women centric movies to local theater’s.
On bigbelliscreening.com you can find and reserve tickets for a local screening or sign up to host a post-premier screening in your town. 40 Weeks will also be available as a download through the website and iTunes and on DVD, after March 1st, 2015. To learn more, please visit http://www.40weeksthemovie.com
New crowdfunding platform for Reality TV and Talk Shows, CrowdedReality.com launches All I Want for Xmas is my own TV Show
Founding Curvy Girl Chrystal Bougon
Reno, NV (PRWEB) December 23, 2014
Traditionally, while independent film has an alternative means of distribution and profit, television has been kept under lock and key, with many gatekeepers along the way, preventing truly independent television from ever flourishing. That’s about to change.
CrowdedReality.com, the niche crowdfunding platform, created by award winning producer Adryenn Ashley, offers show creators three ways to fund their show, through a system designed to reveal the reach of new shows, and to incite competition for the opportunity to sponsor or air each show.
As Ashley explains, “Over the past year we have developed relationships with over 200 brands and in discussing sponsorship needs and wants, one topic kept repeating â€" they wanted to know, to quantify, the social reach potential. For every new show, that’s always going to be just a best guess. Until now.†With algorithmic triggers that alert pre-screened and “vetted†sponsors, the site interacts with and introduces show-specific sponsors even before the funding cycle is complete.
Using a factor called Social Currency, tied to proprietary back end tools, CrowdedReality.com can calculate the reach and value to a sponsor and the demographic most interested in a show. This feature encourages sponsors to take action and secure their position with the show to leverage the social currency the show has built and gives potential sponsors the certainty they are looking for when choosing where to invest their marketing dollars, while leaving creative control in the hands of the show creators.
Creative control is the reason Curvy Girl Lingerie owner Chrystal Bougon put her show on the platform. Formerly named on of the top 30 internet radio shows, alongside Rush Limbaugh and Dr. Laura, Bougon has been approached to be the subject of a reality show for years. As the owner of the only plus sized lingerie store in the nation, her shop, her customers, and her life experience are the perfect recipe for a viral success. Before her funding campaign even went live, her project had over unique 6500 visits and 1200 social shares. As evidenced by last years media frenzy over the Fit Mom vs Curvy Girls, Bougon is in the unique position to speak to the issues of body confidence and sex!
Less than a week old, CrowdedReality.com has already attracted shows from all over the country and across . In addition to Curvy Girl Lingerie, a new mainstream talk show Wake Up!, The Dog Rescue Club, The Sifu: Kung Fu Redemption and The Fab Lab have all jumped on board to be the first to leverage the platform. Even veteran Reality TV star Justine Tranchita from Game of Pawns is using to launch his new spin off show, “The Branson Familyâ€.
With a keen eye for bringing shows to life that would otherwise be shelved, CrowdedReality.com is ripe to become the foremost destination for niche content discovery.
“I wanted to create a show that will truly honor the shift in our consciousness and our desire for all things good. To do that I needed to bring across guests and products in a conversational format that bridges the New Mainstream into the Existing Mainstream. I couldn’t do that if I didn’t have creative control of the show,†say Lisa Marie, Co-Creator of Wake Up! “Here I can prove to the most conservative sponsor the viability of both the show and audience through Social Currency.â€
Crowdedreality.com is indeed an evidence of the times. Social voting until now has been interruptive, or a picture within a picture for TV. An after thought. A thirty minute reel after a show runs. “We are putting the value Social Currency front and center. This is the new power in entertainment. CrowdedReality.com both helps protect the creator with their creation, giving direct access - and helps protect a sponsor or distributor with their pre-valuation of a show, reducing risk.â€
And from veteran Radio and TV Crowdfunding Expert Mike Hayes (@Startupsinaction , @Crowdsuccess) “This changes everything! CrowdedReality.com is a smart, innovative funding model that finally has found that magic in leveraging real social campaigning. Unique to this model created by the media marvel Adryenn Ashley (wowisme.net) - people are able to create social campaigns that not only support the show, bring visitors, and donors - but it adds that critical piece of voting with your Social Currency â€" CrowdedReality.com removes the historic blocks to funding.â€
And industry leaders have noticed. Across the pond in the UK, Carlo Cocuzzi, UK Business Growth Strategist was the first to suggest a UK version of the site, “CrowdedReality.com is an absolute game changer.â€
Show creators can register and submit their show ideas on the CrowdedReality.com site and start their campaigns, just in time for the holidays.
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Innovations to Feature Transportation Specialists Cambridge Systematics in Upcoming Episode
Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) December 23, 2014
Cambridge Systematics, Inc. announced today that they will be featured in an upcoming episode of Innovations with Ed Begley Jr, airing 2nd QTR 2015, via Discovery Channel. Dates and show times TBA.
In this segment, Innovations will explore Cambridge Systematics, a consulting firm comprised of transportation specialists dedicated to ensuring that transportation investments optimize economic, environmental, and social outcomes.
Audiences will discover how Cambridge Systematics’ innovative work in the emerging field of climate change resilience is helping transportation agencies better understand and manage the potential risks of extreme weather, now and in the future.
“Cambridge Systematics has been a leader in the transportation industry for more than 40 years and has worked with agencies at the Federal, state, regional, and local levels and international organizations on climate change and extreme weather risk for the past decade,†said Steve Capecci, Chief Operating Officer. “We are excited to share our knowledge and some of our recent work in an educational series like Innovations.â€
“Cambridge Systematics is committed to the success of their clients,†said Amanda Sweeney, Producer for the series. “They have a reputation for providing informed, objective advice to our nation’s transportation’s agencies. Innovations looks forward to highlighting how the transportation sector is addressing and managing the risks posed by climate change.â€
About Cambridge Systematics:
Cambridge Systematics is a nationally recognized leader in transportation consulting, software, and information systems. The firm consistently strives to surpass objectives, advance the state of the practice, and deliver the highest quality transportation services to its clients. Through dedication to collaboration and innovation, Cambridge Systematics has earned the trust of public agencies and private sector organizations nationally and internationally. They provide policy and planning solutions, objective analysis, and technology applications to help clients meet their current needs and improve the future of transportation. For more information, visit: http://www.camsys.com.
About Innovations and DMG Productions:
Innovations, hosted by award winning actor Ed Begley, Jr., is an information-based series geared toward educating the public on the latest breakthroughs in all areas of society. Featuring practical solutions and important issues facing consumers and professionals alike, Innovations focuses on cutting-edge advancements in everything from health and wellness to global business, renewable energy, and more.
DMG Productions (responsible for creating the Innovations show) includes personnel specialized in various fields from agriculture to medicine, independent films to regional news and more. Field producers work closely with experts in the field to develop stories. This powerful force enables DMG to consistently produce commercial-free, educational programming that both viewers and networks depend on.
For more information visit: http://www.InnovationsTelevision.com or contact Amanda Sweeney at: (866) 496-4065 x 824 or: Amanda(at)InnovationsTelevision(dot)com.
The Drink Ink Creates Custom Energy Drink For Sunset Overdrive Video Game
Las Vegas, Nevada (PRWEB) December 26, 2014
Custom energy drink manufacturer The Drink Ink recently teamed up with Microsoft and Insomniac Games to help promote the video game Sunset Overdrive. With the game focused around an energy drink, the makers of Sunset Overdrive wanted to bring the energy drink in the game to real life. To do this, Microsoft and Insomniac Games reached out to The Drink Ink for its custom beverage products.
Promoting the in-game energy drink at pre-release parties and events across the country, The Drink Ink helped generate buzz and attention for Sunset Overdrive with a bright and colorful energy drink called OverCharge Delirium XT. Since many video game fans regularly purchase energy drinks, the crossover promotion was an astounding success. Offering an exclusive product that could not be found in stores, The Drink Ink used custom energy drinks to get gamers excited to play Sunset Overdrive.
As an exclusive title for the Xbox One gaming system, Microsoft made significant efforts to promote Sunset Overdrive to consumers. On the day of the game’s release, The Drink Ink sent custom energy drink cans of OverCharge Delirium XT to every Microsoft store across the globe. With the game receiving massive amounts of praise from critics and video game aficionados alike, Sunset Overdrive and its high-flying action have appeared on many year-end best games lists.
Microsoft and Insomniac Games have been creating digital worlds for games to explore for over 20 years. Creating some of the most successful video games of all time, Sunset Overdrive promises to be one of their biggest releases to date.
The Drink Ink has helped hundreds of brands promote their products effectively to customers through the use of custom label energy drinks. Helping businesses such as bars, car dealerships and sports teams efficiently promote their brand to thousands of customers, The Drink Ink strives to offer the best tasting energy drinks that feature a company’s logo and colors. For more information on the highest quality custom label products on the market, contact The Drink Ink online today at http://www.thedrinkink.com or by calling (888) 454-3466.
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Pixel Film Studios released the ProDenoise plugin for Final Cut Pro X today.
ProDenoise Plugin from Pixel Film Studios for Final Cut Pro X
Aliso Viejo, California (PRWEB) December 24, 2014
Final Cut Pro X plugin specialists have announced the release of the ProDenoise from Pixel Film Studios.
“The ProDenoise plugin that allows users to soften and subdue film noise or grain in their footage,†said Christina Austin, CEO of Pixel Film Studios. “ProDenoise is a great tool to have in any Final Cut Pro X editors toolbox.â€
Final Cut Pro X users can now soften and subdue film noise or grain in their footage with ProDenoise from Pixel Film Studios. ProDenoise can quickly and easily makes videos look sharper and cleaner in a few clicks of a mouse. With edge protection and detail recovery, this de-noise plugin can remove noise and grain while leaving the important details intact for a great-looking video in FCPX.
Using a neighboring pixel algorithm, ProDenoise was designed to detect and soften subtle film grain and noise in the Final Cut Pro X footage without blurring out important details.
Users can calibrate the built-in Final Cut Pro X controls to adjust the strength and area of the ProDenoise effect. With edge protection and detail recovery, this de-noise plugin can remove noise and grain while leaving the details intact for a great-looking video in FCPX.
After de-noising the plugin, users can adjust the Image quality sliders to further enhance the look of the footage. With contrast, gamma and brightness controls, users can further hide the noise by correcting the exposure.
Designed for Final Cut Pro X, users can simply drag and drop the ProDenoise plugin onto their film's clips, and then adjust the look. Editors can instantly give their film a cleaner, sharper look with just a few clicks of a mouse.
Established in 2006, Aliso Viejo, California-based Pixel Film Studios is an innovative developer of visual effects tools for the post-production and broadcast community. Their products are integrated with popular non-linear editing and compositing products from Apple FCPX. All Apple, the Apple logo, Mac OS X, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
Frederick, Maryland?s Inaugural Global Game Jam Announced for January 23-25, 2015 Announced by Cowork Frederick
Frederick, Maryland’s Inaugural Global Game Jam Announced for January 23-25, 2015 Announced by Cowork Frederick
Frederick, MD (PRWEB) December 29, 2014
Scheduled to take place from January 23rd through January 25th at Cowork Frederick, located at 122 E. Patrick Street, this will be the first event of its kind in the area. The Global Game Jam is an event where people come together to create games in less than 48 hours. Adding to the challenge, the game's theme is not announced until the start of the event. During the 3-day period, participants must design, develop, create and test their games. Event highlights include a theme reveal and presentation, brainstorming event and a pitch & critique session. A social on Friday, January 23rd kicks off the weekend.
Those interested in computer science, game development, game design as well as art, music and the world of gaming as a whole will find the Frederick Global Game Jam to be 2015’s “must attend†event. Key attendees are expected to include a large number of college students, adults under age 35 and high school students. Experience with game design is not necessary to attend a Global Game Jam, nor is any level of programming skill. Many diverse skills, such as writing, art design and sound design, are all need to help bring game design to life.
Participation is free. To register, visit http://www.globalgamejam.org to create a profile. Then simply register to attend at http://globalgamejam.org/2015/jam-sites/cowork-frederick
About the Sponsors
Cowork Frederick, a shared workspace community of designers, programmers and other independents, has been a hub of creative activity in Frederick since 2012. The collaborative environment fosters the growth and development of both new and established businesses, and provides a professional environment for client meetings, classes and presentations.
Jesse Smith is founder of the University of Maryland’s Global Game Jam and the school’s Game Developer’s Club. Smith says, “We’re trying to bring together Frederick’s art community with our area’s growing tech community. We have high hopes that this innovative event will become a community mainstay and an annual event. We think people are going to be very excited once they experience what Global Game Jam has to offer.â€
About Global Game Jam
The Global Game Jam is the world’s largest game jam/game creation event, taking place at different locations around the world. It marks an opportunity for those interested in video games to come together to explore the creative process and collaborative possibilities of gaming, with the entire gaming cycle condensed into a 48-hour period. The Global Game Jam encourages participants to explore new technology, new tools and test their own skills as they design, develop and test a new game in 48-hours. Visit http://www.globalgamejam.org for more information.
Acoustic Music and Guitar Aficionados: Prepare to be Entranced by the Best Guitarists in the World, Live at the Gordon Center, Saturday, February 7, at 8:00pm
International Guitar Night Founder Brian Gore, renown as the "guitar poet," is highly regarded for a style of playing known as fingerstyle guitar
Owings Mills, MD (PRWEB) December 23, 2014
On Saturday, February 7, 2015, at 8:00pm, the Gordon Center for Performing Arts plays host to four of the greatest guitarists in the world, in an inventive evening of eclectic and emotional contemporary guitar music. The program: International Guitar Night, featuring acoustic musicians from across the globe.
Founded in 1995 as a forum for the world's finest guitarists and composers to play their latest original songs and share musical ideas with peers in public concert, International Guitar Night evolved into critically acclaimed annual tours in the United States (starting in 2000), Canada (starting in 2006), and the United Kingdom (starting in 2007). They first played the Gordon Center in January of 2002.
International Guitar Night is the invention of Brian Gore, a San Francisco “guitar poet†who had, himself, gained a reputation as one of the most interesting and influential performers in a style of playing known as fingerstyle guitar (have a listen to Gore’s The Vintner)
In addition to Gore, International Guitar Night will feature:
Classical innovator and Californian Andrew York, one of today’s most visible and innovative classical guitar composers, a Grammy winner for his work both with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet and for his own brilliant compositions (Hear York’s song Emergence) Brazilian jazz master Diego Figueiredo’s â€" one of the most sought after jazz artists and talented guitar players in the US and around the world, whose music is a fusion of jazz, Bossa Nova, and Classical (Listen to his Stella by Starlight); and; Contemporary Iranian-Canadian steel string prodigy Maneli Jamal, who has won guitar competitions around the world for his incredible balance of power and sensitivity; check out: Movement I - Awakening “We are proud to be bringing back this annual sell-out program of International Guitar Night to the Gordon,†said Randi Benesch, Managing Director of the Gordon Center for Performing Arts. “Every year a different group of incredibly talented and diverse virtuosos bring their unique styles to our stage. Along with the intimacy and incredible acoustics of the Gordon theater, this show is literally ‘music to your ears.’ Don’t miss this one!â€
Tickets are $ 28 in advance; $ 32 at the door, and may be ordered online at http://www.gordoncenter.com. The Gordon Center is located on the campus of the Rosenbloom JCC at 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills, MD 21117. The Box Office can be reached at 410.356.7469.
The Peggy and Yale Gordon Center for Performing Arts is Baltimore County’s premiere arts destination. The Gordon Center offers an eclectic variety of professional entertainment in music, theater, dance, family programming and film. You will experience world-class acoustics in an intimate, state-of-the-art venue. Free parking in well-lit spaces, handicap accessible, and equipped with a special RF system for the hearing impaired, the Gordon Center can be enjoyed by all.
Announcement: GuitarControl.com Releases ?2014xmas day 4?
Announcement: GuitarControl.com Releases “2014xmas day 4â€
It’s time again for GuitarControl.com’s annual 12 Day’s of Christmas event. In this video for Day 4 Claude Johnson talks about what specials and events will be coming your way in the days ahead. Johnson talks about the new and exciting things this year including some free lessons from himself and from GuitarControl.com instructors Darrin Goodman and Jimmy Dillon and some trivia contests with some great prizes. Claude also talks about the new one dollar Christmas song course that includes five new songs this year from Darrin Goodman. The new course is only one dollar and the proceeds go to the Blue Star Music Camp which is a great charity to help kids get into playing an instrument. In today’s video Claude talks about a trivia contest that you can enter at http://ws1.guitarcontrol.com/blog/xmas/12-days-of-xmas/ on day four.
Blue Star Music Camps provide young musicians of diverse backgrounds the opportunity to come together, learn and hone their skills with seasoned professionals.
The camp, founded and headed up by acclaimed guitarist and singer/songwriter Jimmy Dillon, is a located in Mill Valley, California and conducts sessions in Michigan and Austin, Texas as well. It is a great place for kids to 'learn the ropes" of being a professional musician.
Claude Johnson, a native of Philadelphia PA, began playing guitar in 1990 after being inspired by players like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughn. He is the creator of GuitarControl.com and has helped 1000’s of people to learn to play the guitar with his critically acclaimed instructional DVD courses, all available at GuitarControl.com
About GuitarControl.com
GuitarControl.com is the leader in modern guitar instruction. It’s packed with recourses including articles,video lessons, and the best videos in the business for the beginner to the advanced guitar student taught by the best instructors out there. Weather you are into the blues, rock, jazz, metal, folk, or anything in between, they have you covered.
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Celebrate this Christmas Day and New Year with NoteBurner Biggest Sales on iTunes DRM Media Converters
Celebrate Christmas and New Year with NoteBurner Special Sale
China (PRWEB) December 27, 2014
NoteBurner as a leading provider of iTunes DRM media converter softwares comes back again with its great promotions on many excellent iTunes media converters during this holiday. The offers are valid from 24 December, 2014 to 31 January, 2015.
Christmas is the best time to gather people together and make the big sale. As always, Noteburner is dedicated to providing superior quality and easy-to-use iTunes media conversion tools for families and individuals, offering the maximum possibilities for people to share laughter and tears of the year to family members and friends.
Noteburner M4V Converter Plus (For Mac &For Windows), is an ultimate iTunes DRM M4V Video Converter which helps users remove DRM from iTunes movies and TV shows (both purchases and rentals), converts to common video formats with subtitles and AC3 Dolby 5.1 audio track, and removes DRM videos with 20X speed with no loss of quality. In this special time, it will be perfect to enjoy DRM-free iTunes movies on TV with superior video quality and audio surround.
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For more details of this special deal, please visit the following promotion page from the official site of NoteBurner.
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Lana Del Rey Presale Tickets in Detroit, Dallas, Chicago, Charlotte, West Palm Beach,Los Angeles, Indianapolis, Bristow, Atlanta, Woodlands, Toronto & Mountain View
Lana Del Rey, the popular pop artist from New York City had a brief tour in 2014 that sold out intimate venues across the United States and will look to do the same in 2015 with the “Endless Summer Tour.†The tour will kick off on May 7th from the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (Woodlands Pavilion) in The Woodlands, TX, and will end on June 16th at the Cruzan Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL. For the first eight stops on the tour, Del Rey will be joined by 50-year-old Courtney Love.
Endless Summer tour dates:
May 7: The Woodlands, TX (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (Woodlands Pavilion) *
May 9: Dallas, TX (Gexa Energy Pavilion) *
May 12: Morrison/Denver, CO (Red Rocks Amphitheatre) *
May 14: Phoenix, AZ (Ak-Chin Pavilion) *
May 16: Chula Vista/San Diego, CA (Sleep Train Amphitheater) *
May 18: Los Angeles, CA (Hollywood Bowl) *
May 20: Mountain View, CA (Shoreline Amphitheatre)*
May 22: Ridgefield, WA (Sleep Country Amphitheater) *
May 28: Noblesville/Indianapolis, IN (Klipsch Music Center)
May 30: Tinley Park/Chicago, IL (First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre)
May 31: Clarkston/Detroit, MI (DTE Energy Music Theatre)
June 3: Toronto, ON (Molson Canadian Amphitheatre)
June 4: Montreal, QC (Bell Centre)
June 11: Bristow (Washington, DC) (Jiffy Lube Live)
June 13: Charlotte, NC (PNC Music Pavilion)
June 14: Atlanta, GA (Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood)
June 16: West Palm Beach, FL (Cruzan Amphitheate)
Del Rey entered the music business in 2005 and quickly became a fan favorite. She has released three studio albums in her career including her most recent release, the critically acclaimed Ultraviolence. The album opened as the No.1 album on the Billboard album charts and has sold more than a million copies worldwide. In the United States, the album has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling more than 500,000 units.
When Del Rey takes the stage during her 2015 tour, she will perform many of her biggest hits including her breakout debut single, “Video Games,†“Summertime Sadness,†“Born to Die,†“Young and Beautiful,†“West Coast,†“Ultraviolence,†and “Brooklyn Baby.â€
Among the stops on the “Endless Summer Tour†that Love will join forces with Del Rey include the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO, Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA, and Sleep Train Amphitheatre in Chula Vista, CA. Other stops that Del Rey will perform at include the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC, DTE Energy Music Theatre in Clarkston, MI, and Jiffy Live in Bristow, VA.
The partnership between Del Rey and Love may seem like an unordinary one, but the pop superstar and the alternative rock songstress will look to wow their fans with their great music. The other artists that will join Del Rey on the dates that Love won’t be on the tour hasn’t been announced yet, but Del Rey is known as a performer that loves to put on a memorable show for her fans. Tickets for the tour will sell out quickly, so any fan looking to catch a glimpse of these two superstars together should look to get their seats booked as quickly as possible.
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"The 10 Top Indie Songs That Could Change Your Life 2014" To be Release by Life Changes Network on Monday, December 29th
Much like the Life Changes Network's Top Ten Film List, the Top 10 Indie Song List has already gotten much celebrity and music industry attention, namely from a man who is no stranger to Top Ten Lists - in fact, the Top 40 - perhaps the most recognizable voice in the world, Shadoe Stevens himself.
On Monday, December 29th, at 7 PM PT, Life Changes Network will release the list of the Ten Top Indie Songs That Could Change Your Life 2014 in the form of a radio countdown, just like Shadoe used to do when over a billion people were listening to him on the air.
"We all know the power of music. In contrast to mainstream countdowns, these songs are intended to make a positive difference in people’s lives and wouldn't otherwise get attention,†says Filippo Voltaggio, host of The Life Changes Show.
Shadoe Stevens adds “These are not artists and groups that are backed by big record companies… these are people that are out creating their passion, what they believe in, on their own, and we want to expose people to these extraordinary artists.â€
The list and all the songs in their entirety will air on the 29th during a Special 300th edition of The Life Changes Show. Co Hosts Filippo Voltaggio and Mark Laisure will have Shadoe Stevens as their Special Guest.
"The stars could not have aligned more perfectly for this show," says Voltaggio. The show promises to be touching, revealing, funny, entertaining and transformational. The eclectic collection of songs was curated by licensing partner Graham Penniman of SynchBIG, recorded at Studio NoHo in North Hollywood, engineered by Brent Hahn and executive produced by Dorothy Lee Donahue.
The songs range in style from indie rock to spoken word and electronica, with a few other genres in between. The “life changing†songs also span the breadth of more esoteric concepts like “we are the ones we've been waiting for,†“no separation,†and “quieting the mind,†to “healing the earth,†free energy,†“honoring black ancestors and heroes,†and "permaculture."
“What’s really nice about this countdown collection is that every song is significantly different than every other song. It’s a really nice group in terms of energy level and style.†comments Mr. Stevens. "Sprinkle in a little bit of “we’re all in this together†and “follow the light,†and you not only have life changing messages, but songs that will have your toes tapping, dancing in your seat, and songs you will want to listen to over and over again. This is a salute to, and celebration of, people who are making a difference, who write lyrics and music that is empowering, that is uplifting, and can give you a fresh look at things or give you the strength to become a better you."
Tune in online Monday, Dec. 29th at the Life Changes Network to hear the first ever Life Changes Countdown Show. The 300th Anniversary Show with the Top Ten List of Songs that can change your life in 2015!
The LIFE CHANGES Show on BBS Radio is the ever-insightful variety show that captivates our fascination and insatiability for the inspiring moments of real-life journeys â€" those moments that define (or re-define) who we are as individuals, how we evolve in our potential and how we become the very change we wish to see in our world.
Value Proposition for UltraViolet Services Increases as Awareness and Satisfaction among Consumers Grows, Reports NPD
Port Washington, New York (PRWEB) December 05, 2014
Awareness and satisfaction of UltraViolet (UV) is on the rise among U.S. consumers. According to The NPD Group’s Digital Video Adoption Monitor (UltraViolet) Report, 44 percent of consumers have heard of UV or recognize the UV logo, a nine percentage point increase over last year. About one-third of consumers know what UV is, and when asked, consumers cited the outside packaging of DVD and Blu-ray products as the most influential source for facilitating awareness.
Among UV users, overall satisfaction has significantly increased since last year, with 91 percent of UV users saying they are satisfied with the service, an eight percentage point improvement. The ease of setting up UV ranks very high among users, with 83 percent describing activation as “easy†â€" a five percentage point increase from 2013.
As satisfaction and ease of activation increases, users are more apt to continue to add to their UV libraries. According to the report, users’ UV libraries increased from an average of eight titles to 10, and the “more engaged†UV user is also particularly likely to be purchasing more digital and physical content today than they did a year ago.
“As the physical disc represents a significant, but declining, part of the sell-through mix, UV offers a bridge for consumers to have both physical, as well as digital acquisition of video,†said Christopher Coby, Sr. Industry Analyst of Entertainment for The NPD Group. “As awareness and satisfaction increases, there is clearly a segment of consumers who value the proposition that UV offers: the opportunity to keep a library as backup, have an access hub for content that is stored and may be viewed from a variety of traditional and mobile devices, and access TV and movie content acquired from a variety of retailers.â€
While the vast majority of UltraViolet users are satisfied with UV, there are opportunities for further growth, and some UV users point out aspects of the service that could be improved. The need to visit multiple websites to redeem different disc-based codes and the necessity of multiple logins has been one area of difficulty. Among those who found the disc code redemption process challenging, more are reporting a lack of clarity in how to link their libraries to the various redemption sites. Enhancements that will alleviate these barriers, whether they are in the form of greater user support, or a universal redemption site, will likely play a key role in the near-term.
“UV usage is still in its early stages, and, as with any new technology, there are challenges, but there is also opportunity to grow and improve the service,†added Coby. “Content providers and retailers can work together to facilitate awareness around what UV offers. This will drive further trial and heighten satisfaction among current UltraViolet users, many of whom are video super-fans and have been buying and streaming more video lately.â€
The report summarizes key findings from an 8,802 UltraViolet-respondent survey conducted in August 2014. Additionally, data was collected from 9,983 respondents from NPD’s online survey panel, most of who were not registered for UltraViolet. Data from this survey group was weighted to represent U.S. population age 18+.
About The NPD Group, Inc.
The NPD Group provides global information and advisory services to drive better business decisions. By combining unique data assets with unmatched industry expertise, we help our clients track their markets, understand consumers, and drive profitable growth. Sectors covered include automotive, beauty, consumer electronics, entertainment, fashion, food / foodservice, home, luxury, mobile, office supplies, sports, technology, toys, and video games. For more information, visit http://www.npd.com and npdgroupblog.com. Follow us on Twitter: @npdtech and @npdgroup.
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REVIEW: Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture
July 19, 2012 Jovana Grbic Leave a comment
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This past weekend, over 130,000 people descended on the San Diego Convention Center to take part in Comic-Con 2012. Each year, a growing amalgamation of costumed super heroes, comics geeks, sci-fi enthusiasts and die-hard fans of more mainstream entertainment pop culture mix together to celebrate and share the popular arts. Some are there to observe, some to find future employment and others to do business, as beautifully depicted in this year’s Morgan Spurlock documentary Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope. But Comic-Con San Diego is more than just a convention or a pop culture phenomenon. It is a symbol of the big business that comics and transmedia pop culture has become. It is a harbinger of future profits in the entertainment industry, which often uses Comic-Con to gauge buzz about releases and spot emerging trends. And it is also a cautionary tale for anyone working at the intersection of television, film, video games and publishing about the meteoric rise of an industry and the uncertainty of where it goes next. We review Rob Salkowitz’s new book Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture, an engaging insider perspective on the convergence of geekdom and big business.
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New Comic-Con Documentary Celebrates Fandom and The Rise of the Geek
April 10, 2012 Jovana Grbic Leave a comment
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Every July, hundreds of thousands of fans descend upon the city of San Diego for a four-day celebration of comics, sci-fi, popular arts fandom and (growingly) previews of mainstream television and film blockbusters. What is this spectacular nexus of nerds? Comic-Con International, of course! From ScriptPhD’s comprehensive past coverage, one can easily glean the diversity of events, guests and panels, with enormous throngs patiently queueing to see their favorites. But who are these fans? Where do they come from? What kinds of passions drive their journeys to Comic-Con from all over the world? And what microcosms are categorized under the general umbrella of fandom? Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Spurlock attempts to answer these questions by crafting the sweet, intimate, honest documentary-as-ethnography Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope. Through the archetypes of five 2009 Comic-Con attendees, Spurlock guides us through the history of the Con, its growth (and the subsequent conflicts that this has engendered), and most importantly, the conclusion that underneath all of those Spider-Man and Klingon costumes, geeks really do come in all shapes, colors and sizes. For full ScriptPhD review, click “continue reading.”
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Comic-Con 2010: Day 4
July 27, 2010 Jovana Grbic 1 Comment
As Comic-Con winds down on the shortened Day 4, we conclude our coverage with two panels that exemplify what Comic-Con is all about. As promised, we dissect the “Comics Design” panel of the world’s top logo designers deconstructing their work, coupled with images of their work. We also bring you an interesting panel of ethnographers, consisting of undergraduate and graduate student, studying the culture and the varying forces that shape Comic-Con. Seriously, they’re studying nerds! Finally, we are delighted to shine our ScriptPhD.com spotlight on new sci-fi author Charles Yu, who presented his new novel at his first (of what we are sure are many) Comic-Con appearance. We sat down and chatted with Charles, and are pleased to publish the interview. And of course, our Day 4 Costume of the Day. Comic-Con 2010 (through the eyes of ScriptPhD.com) ends under the “continue reading” cut!
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July 26, 2010 Jovana Grbic 4 Comments
Street signs adorning the City of San Diego for Comic-Con 2010
Day 3 was Star Wars Day at San Diego Comic-Con International and we have something shocking to report, ladies and gentlemen. We did not see a single light saber, not one! Since we almost incurred an unfortunate eye injury last year due to an overenthusiastic Jedi, this was most welcome relief. For ScriptPhD.com, today was all about science and technology. In a day that could not have been more tailor-made for our website, we enjoyed panels with the eminent sci-fi television writers of today discussing writing for genre TV (a must-read for any aspiring TV writers out there!), a visit from the greatest science fiction writer in the history of science fiction, Ray Bradbury, a preview of next season’s sci-fi show The Event, and a panel on how exactly shows like CSI “tech” out with gadgets galore. Oh, yes, did we mention we got to hang out privately with the MythBusters?? With the help of our intrepid reporter Bryy Miller, we bring you the most complete Comic-Con coverage on the web. Plus, our Costume of the Day, after the “continue reading” cut!
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Day 2 of Comic-Con is over and now, the Convention is really underway! Today’s ScriptPhD.com coverage has a heavy focus on television, and sci-fi television to be specific. Really, is there any other kind? We spent time in the press room with the stars and producers of SyFy Channel hits Caprica and Stargate Universe, our favorite geeky physics show Big Bang Theory and the exciting (first-time ever!) Comic-Con Discovery Channel unveiling of their new scripted series Reign of the Dinosaurs. As always we try to pay hommage to the roots of Comic-Con with coverage of the design tricks behind comics and graphic novels. Additionally, we provide pictorial documentation of the costumes and happenings of the Con, and our Day 2 Costume of the Day. Complete coverage under the “continue reading” cut.
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Greetings from sunny San Diego, everyone! ScriptPhD.com is in the absolute epicenter of sci-fi, comics and the illustrative arts: Comic-Con 2010. Armed with a press pass, our wonderful correspondent Brian Stempien of Lefty Films, and an industrial-sized vat of Purell, we are proud to bring you four-day coverage that spans the nexus of sci-fi, graphic arts, design, technology, film, television, and of course, the forum that started it all, comics. Day 1 coverage includes an array of panels covering the origins that drive an artist’s imagination, the future of cultural arts in a digital age, the future of space exploration with Iron Man’s Stark Industries as a model, good sci-fi, bad sci-fi, sci-fi that will change your life, and a conversation with two leading visionaries of the sci-fi genre, J.J. Abrams and Joss Whedon. ScriptPhD.com also got to chat with the stars and producers of our favorite forensics show, Dexter. Plus, we have a little secret teaser interview with a certain MythBusters star that we’ve been teasing for a good while now! As we always do at Comic-Con, we pick our Costume of the Day as part of our compete Day 1 coverage, under the “continue reading” cut.
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World Science Festival: Day 4 + Video
June 8, 2010 Jovana Grbic Leave a comment
The 2010 World Science Festival Runs in New York City from June 2-6.
We have truly saved the best for last! ScriptPhD.com’s coverage of the 2010 World Science Festival in New York City concludes with panels ranging from the secrets hidden in our underwater oceanic wonderland (especially apt as we clean the worst oil spill in history), a panel on the hidden dimensions of our visual world, and a behavioral panel that sheds light into how animals and humans process thought. In addition, we provide a short video of star-gazing New Yorkers who came out to see the James Webb telescope last week. Our correspondents were the amazing New York City science writers Jessica Stuart and Emily Elert. Synopses and pictures of three extraordinary panels with the premier scientists of our time under the “continue reading” cut.
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World Science Festival: Day 3
ScriptPhD.com’s coverage of the World Science Festival in New York City continues towards the physics and mathematics realm. Day 3 events on Friday included an intimate discussion about astrophysics and the new James Webb Telescope, set to replace Hubble in June of 2014, a panel about hearing and visualizing gravity with Albert Einstein’s modern successors, and a panel about the very limits of our understanding of science—the line between what we do and don’t (or can’t) know—and its bridge to culture and art. Contributions to our coverage were done by New York City science writers Jessica Stuart and Emily Elert. Synopses and pictures of three extraordinary panels with the premier scientists of our time under the “continue reading” cut.
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World Science Festival: Opening Gala + Day 2
Begun in 2008 by Columbia University Physicist Brian Greene, the World Science Festival has burgeoned from an intimate cluster of science panels to a truly integrated mega-event melding culture, science, and the arts. Those lucky enough to make it out to New York City to the over 40 events this year will have a chance to learn about a variety of current science topics, go stargazing with NASA Scientists, discuss Faith and Science, and find out why humans commit violent crimes. Those not lucky enough to be there can browse the full list of events here and watch a live-stream of selected events here. ScriptPhD.com is proud to be at the festival, and will be bringing you coverage through Sunday through the eyes of talented science writers Jessica Stuart and Emily Elert. Our blogging will include event summaries, photographs, interviews and even videos of the street fairs and science literally spilling over into the streets of New York.
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CCDC Approves Hotel Project at Fat City Site
Centre City Development Corp., San Diego’s downtown redevelopment agency, has approved plans for a 364-room dual-hotel project on the former Fat City/China Camp restaurant site.
Developers GLJ Partners and Jonathan Segal said in a June 14 statement that the $40 million development, at Pacific Highway and Hawthorne Street, will incorporate the Art Deco-style façade of the former Top’s Nightclub, dating to the early 1940s. The project is expected to go next before the city’s Planning Commission.
Segal said by phone that developers have obtained necessary entitlements and are looking to move forward with construction in early 2013.
The project was previously proposed as a mixed-use residential development with apartments, which drew resistance from CCDC and the nearby Solar Turbines. The industrial firm and local business groups have expressed support for the revised project, calling for a 239,100-square-foot building with a standard hotel and an all-suites hotel, with a total of 364 rooms.
Plans also include two pools and spas, meeting rooms, gym facilities, retail and restaurant spaces, and basement garage parking.
After ‘Grueling Process,’ Development Has Its Direction
Developers Revise Fat City Proposal to Feature Hotels
Planners Give the Green Light to Fat City Hotel Project
New Developer Takes Wheel on Fat City Project
City OKs Buffer Zone for Solar Turbines Area
GLJ Partners Merges with Trammell Crow Residential
CCDC Chair Denies Permits for Proposed Fat City Lofts Project
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Donnie Vie
Wrapped Around My Middle Finger
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I think it's magnificent!
About twenty something years ago I walked into my local record shop (remember those?), looking for something to buy. On first look around nothing caught my fancy until I noticed the second album from the band Enuff Z Nuff called ‘Strength’. After some umming and ahing (because I wasn’t that big a fan of the debut), I decided to give it a go and the rest, as they say. is history because it blew my socks off , and ever since then I have been a massive fan of the band.
Which brings me to Donnie Vie, erstwhile lead singer of the Enuffs and his new solo album, ‘Wrapped Around My Middle Finger’. In a word this is magnificent, and to elaborate this is a rock and roll album that hits all the sweet spots and whilst it won’t win prizes for originality, it is still the best thing I’ve heard this year. Full of Beatle-esque moments (something the Bio denies), attitude, passion and hooks, WAMMF’ has it all in abundance. And the songs wow! ‘Wrapped Around My Middle’ kicks things off and it’s all swagger and bravado with Donnie Vie grabbing your attention as soon as he starts to sing. ‘Wunderland’ follows with its ‘Alice Through The Looking Glass’-inspired lyrics; the track has a dream like quality that gets better with each subsequent listen.
‘Lisa’ has a Monkees/Beatles vibe running right through it; it’s a fun track that bounces along with a great hookline that drills its way into your brain. ‘Now Ya Know’ is just magic, a chorus that you can’t help but sing along to, some wonderful musicianship and again that wonderful raspy vocal delivery from Donnie Vie all help make this a bit of a monster. ‘Lil Wonder’ has a bluesy feel to it, and the clever use of a piano during the song gives it a different slant, Donnie also puts in his best vocal, raw and emotional, he wringing every last drop of passion he can from the music and lyrics of the song. ‘Flames Of Love’ is another catchy rocker that rolls along at a fair old clip that once again it has attitude by the bucket load and the band seem to be having a blast as they play the song. Finally we have ‘I Won’t Let You Down’ a mid-paced tale of love, loss and redemption, the country/blues like vocal, is complimented by some great Hammond organ that runs throughout the song and once again Donnie Vie sings like his soul depended on it.
Summing up the qualities of this album is a conundrum because I am fully aware that Donnie and Enuff Z Nuff aren’t to everyone’s taste. That said if wonderfully played, sung and written rock ‘n’ roll is what you’re after then ‘Wrapped Around My Middle Finger’ must get a high place, on your ever expanding wants list. As I mentioned earlier – I think it’s magnificent!
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... Somkid Jatusripitak delivered a speech during the investment promotion seminar “Thailand Taking Off to New Heights” which the Board of Investment organized at Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. There were more than 700 participants from various sectors of Japan. On 20 July 2018, Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak delivered a speech during the investment promotion seminar “Thailand Taking Off to New Heights” which the Board of Investment organized at Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture. There were more than 700 participants ...
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Brazil Population: 208,846,892
Following more than three centuries under Portuguese rule, Brazil gained its independence in 1822, maintaining a monarchical system of government until the abolition of slavery in 1888 and the subsequent proclamation of a republic by the military in 1889. Brazilian coffee exporters politically dominated the country until populist leader Getulio VARGAS rose to power in 1930. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil underwent more than a half century of populist and military government until 1985, when the military regime peacefully ceded power to civilian rulers. Brazil continues to pursue industrial and agricultural growth and development of its interior. Having successfully weathered a period of global financial difficulty in the late 20th century, Brazil was seen as one of the world's strongest emerging markets and a contributor to global growth. The awarding of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympic Games, the first ever to be held in South America, was seen as symbolic of the country's rise. However, from about 2013 to 2016, Brazil was plagued by a sagging economy, high unemployment, and high inflation, only emerging from recession in 2017. Former President Dilma ROUSSEFF (2011-2016) was removed from office in 2016 by Congress for having committed impeachable acts against Brazil's budgetary laws, and her vice president, Michel TEMER, served the remainder of her second term. In October 2018, Jair BOLSONARO won the presidency with 55 percent of the vote and assumed office on 1 January 2019.
Largest country in South America and in the Southern Hemisphere; shares common boundaries with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador; most of the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, extends through the west central part of the country; shares Iguazu Falls, the world's largest waterfalls system, with Argentina
Location: Eastern South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean
Geographic coordinates: 10 00 S, 55 00 W
Area: total: 8,515,770 sq km
land: 8,358,140 sq km
water: 157,630 sq km
note: includes Arquipelago de Fernando de Noronha, Atol das Rocas, Ilha da Trindade, Ilhas Martin Vaz, and Penedos de Sao Pedro e Sao Paulo
Size comparison: slightly smaller than the US
Land Boundaries: total: 16,145 km border countries (10): Argentina 1263 km, Bolivia 3403 km, Colombia 1790 km, French Guiana 649 km, Guyana 1308 km, Paraguay 1371 km, Peru 2659 km, Suriname 515 km, Uruguay 1050 km, Venezuela 2137 km
Coastline: 7,491 km
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm
contiguous zone: 24 nm
continental shelf: 200 nm or to edge of the continental margin
Climate: mostly tropical, but temperate in south
Terrain: mostly flat to rolling lowlands in north; some plains, hills, mountains, and narrow coastal belt
Natural resources: alumina, bauxite, beryllium, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, niobium, phosphates, platinum, tantalum, tin, rare earth elements, uranium, petroleum, hydropower, timber
Land use: agricultural land: 32.9% (2011 est.) arable land: 8.6% (2011 est.)
other: 5.2% (2011 est.)
Irrigated land: 54,000 sq km (2012)
Natural hazards: recurring droughts in northeast; floods and occasional frost in south
Current Environment Issues: deforestation in Amazon Basin destroys the habitat and endangers a multitude of plant and animal species indigenous to the area; illegal wildlife trade; illegal poaching; air and water pollution in Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, and several other large cities; land degradation and water pollution caused by improper mining activities; wetland degradation; severe oil spills
International Environment Agreements: party to: Antarctic-Environmental Protocol, Antarctic-Marine Living Resources, Antarctic Seals, Antarctic Treaty, Biodiversity, Climate Change, Climate Change-Kyoto Protocol, Desertification, Endangered Species, Environmental Modification, Hazardous Wastes, Law of the Sea, Marine Dumping, Ozone Layer Protection, Ship Pollution, Tropical Timber 83, Tropical Timber 94, Wetlands, Whaling
Nationality: noun: Brazilian(s)
adjective: Brazilian
Ethnic groups: white 47.7%, mulatto (mixed white and black) 43.1%, black 7.6%, Asian 1.1%, indigenous 0.4% (2010 est.)
Languages: Portuguese (official and most widely spoken language) note: less common languages include Spanish (border areas and schools), German, Italian, Japanese, English, and a large number of minor Amerindian languages
Religions: Roman Catholic 64.6%, other Catholic 0.4%, Protestant 22.2% (includes Adventist 6.5%, Assembly of God 2.0%, Christian Congregation of Brazil 1.2%, Universal Kingdom of God 1.0%, other Protestant 11.5%), other Christian 0.7%, Spiritist 2.2%, other 1.4%, none 8%, unspecified 0.4% (2010 est.)
Population: 208,846,892 (July 2018 est.)
Age structure: 0-14 years: 21.89% (male 23,310,437 /female 22,414,551)
55-64 years: 9.35% (male 9,229,665 /female 10,296,824)
65 years and over: 8.61% (male 7,666,845 /female 10,315,429) (2018 est.)
Birth rate: 13.9 births/1,000 population (2018 est.)
Net migration rate: -0.1 migrant(s)/1,000 population (2018 est.)
Major urban areas - population: 21.65 million Sao Paulo
13.293 million Rio de Janeiro
5.972 million Belo Horizonte
4.47 million BRASILIA (capital)
4.094 million Porto Alegre
4.028 million Recife (2018)
55-64 years: 0.9 male(s)/female
Maternal mortality rate: 44 deaths/100,000 live births (2015 est.)
Infant mortality rate: total: 16.9 deaths/1,000 live births male: 19.9 deaths/1,000 live births
female: 13.8 deaths/1,000 live births (2018 est.)
female: 78 years (2018 est.)
Contraceptive prevalence rate: 80.2% (2013)
rural: 87% of population
total: 98.1% of population
urban: 88% of population (2015 est.)
HIV/AIDS - adult prevalence rate: 0.6% (2017 est.)
HIV/AIDS - people living with HIV/AIDS: 860,000 (2017 est.)
HIV/AIDS - deaths: 14,000 (2017 est.)
Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write (2015 est.)
total population: 92%
male: 91.7%
female: 92.3% (2015 est.)
Country name: conventional long form: Federative Republic of Brazil
conventional short form: Brazil
local long form: Republica Federativa do Brasil
local short form: Brasil
etymology: the country name derives from the brazilwood tree that used to grow plentifully along the coast of Brazil and that was used to produce a deep red dye
Government type: federal presidential republic
Capital: name: Brasilia
time difference: UTC-3 (2 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
daylight saving time: +1hr, begins third Sunday in October; ends third Sunday in February
note: Brazil has four time zones, including one for the Fernando de Noronha Islands
etymology: name bestowed on the new capital of Brazil upon its inauguration in 1960; previous Brazilian capitals had been Salvador from 1549 to 1763 and Rio de Janeiro from 1763 to 1960
Administrative divisions: 26 states (estados, singular - estado) and 1 federal district* (distrito federal); Acre, Alagoas, Amapa, Amazonas, Bahia, Ceara, Distrito Federal*, Espirito Santo, Goias, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para, Paraiba, Parana, Pernambuco, Piaui, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Norte, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondonia, Roraima, Santa Catarina, Sao Paulo, Sergipe, Tocantins
Independence: 7 September 1822 (from Portugal)
National holiday: Independence Day, 7 September (1822)
Constitution: history: several previous; latest ratified 5 October 1988 amendments: proposed by at least one-third of either house of the National Congress, by the president of the republic, or by simple majority vote by more than half of the state legislative assemblies; passage requires at least three-fifths majority vote by both houses in each of 2 readings; constitutional provisions affecting the federal form of government, separation of powers, suffrage, or individual rights and guarantees cannot be amended; amended many times, last in 2017 (2018)
Legal system: civil law; note - a new civil law code was enacted in 2002 replacing the 1916 code
Suffrage: voluntary between 16 to 18 years of age, over 70, and if illiterate; compulsory between 18 to 70 years of age; note - military conscripts by law cannot vote
Executive branch: chief of state: President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Jair BOLSONARO (since 1 January 2019); Vice President Antonio Hamilton Martins MOURAO (since 1 January 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a single 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 7 October 2018 with runoff on 28 October 2018 (next to be held in October 2022)
election results: Jair BOLSONARO elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 46%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 29.3%, Ciro GOMEZ (PDT) 12.5%, Geraldo ALCKMIN (PSDB) 4.8%, other 7.4%; percent of vote in second round - Jair BOLSONARO (PSL) 55.1%, Fernando HADDAD (PT) 44.9%
Legislative branch: description: bicameral National Congress or Congresso Nacional consists of: Federal Senate or Senado Federal (81 seats; 3 members each from 26 states and 3 from the federal district directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 8-year terms, with one-third and two-thirds of the membership elected alternately every 4 years) Chamber of Deputies or Camara dos Deputados (513 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)
elections: Federal Senate - last held on 7 October 2018 for two-thirds of the Senate (next to be held in October 2022 for one-third of the Senate) Chamber of Deputies - last held on 7 October 2018 (next to be held in October 2022)
election results: Federal Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PMDB 7, PP 5, REDE 5, DEM 4, PSDB 4, PSDC 4, PSL 4, PT 4, PDT 2, PHS 2, PPS 2, PSB 2, PTB 2, Podemos 1, PR 1, PRB 1, PROS 1, PRP 1, PSC 1, SD 1; composition - men 70, women 11, percent of women 13.6% Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PT 56, PSL 52, PP 37, PMDB 34, PSDC 34, PR 33, PSB 32, PRB 30, DEM 29, PSDB 29, PDT 28, SD 13, Podemos 11, PSOL 10, PTB 10, PCdoB 9, NOVO 8, PPS 8, PROS 8, PSC 8, Avante 7, PHS 6, Patriota 5, PRP 4, PV 4, PMN 3, PTC 2, DC 1, PPL 1, REDE 1; composition - men 462, women 51, percent of women 9.9%; total National Congress percent of women 10.4%
Judicial branch: highest courts: Supreme Federal Court or Supremo Tribunal Federal (consists of 11 justices) judge selection and term of office: justices appointed by the president and approved by the Federal Senate; justices appointed to serve until mandatory retirement at age 75
subordinate courts: Tribunal of the Union, Federal Appeals Court, Superior Court of Justice, Superior Electoral Court, regional federal courts; state court system
Political parties and leaders: Avante [Luis TIBE] (formerly Labor Party of Brazil or PTdoB) Brazilian Communist Party or PCB [Ivan Martins PINHEIRO] Brazilian Democratic Movement Party or PMDB [Michel TEMER] Brazilian Labor Party or PTB [Cristiane BRASIL] Brazilian Renewal Labor Party or PRTB [Jose Levy FIDELIX da Cruz] Brazilian Republican Party or PRB [Marcos Antonio PEREIRA] Brazilian Social Democracy Party or PSDB [Tasso JEREISSATI] Brazilian Socialist Party or PSB [Carlos Roberto SIQUEIRA de Barros] Christian Democracy or DC [Jose Maria EYMAEL] (formerly Christian Social Democratic Party or PSDC) Christian Labor Party or PTC [Daniel TOURINHO] Communist Party of Brazil or PCdoB [Jose Renato RABELO] Democratic Labor Party or PDT [Carlos Roberto LUPI] The Democrats or DEM [Jose AGRIPINO] (formerly Liberal Front Party or PFL) Free Homeland Party or PPL [Sergio RUBENS] Green Party or PV [Jose Luiz PENNA] Humanist Party of Solidarity or PHS [Eduardo MACHADO] National Mobilization Party or PMN [Telma RIBEIRO dos Santos] New Party or NOVO [Moises JARDIM] Party of the Republic or PR [Alfredo NASCIMENTO] Patriota [Adilson BARROSO Oliveira] (formerly National Ecologic Party or PEN) Podemos [Renata ABREU] (formerly National Labor Party or PTN) Popular Socialist Party or PPS [Roberto Joao Pereira FREIRE] Progressive Party or PP [Ciro NOGUEIRA] Progressive Republican Party or PRP [Ovasco Roma Altimari RESENDE] Republican Social Order Party or PROS [Euripedes JUNIOR] Social Christian Party or PSC [Vitor Jorge Abdala NOSSEIS] Social Democratic Party or PSD [Guilherme CAMPOS] Social Liberal Party or PSL [Luciano Caldas BIVAR] Socialism and Freedom Party or PSOL [Luiz ARAUJO] Solidarity or SD [Paulo PEREIRA DA SILVA] Sustainability Network or REDE [Marina SILVA] United Socialist Workers' Party or PSTU [Jose Maria DE ALMEIDA] Workers' Cause Party or PCO [Rui Costa PIMENTA] Workers' Party or PT [Gleisi HOFFMAN]
International organization participation: AfDB (nonregional member), BIS, BRICS, CAN (associate), CD, CELAC, CPLP, FAO, FATF, G-15, G-20, G-24, G-5, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICCt, ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAES, LAIA, LAS (observer), Mercosur, MIGA, MINURSO, MINUSTAH, MONUSCO, NAM (observer), NSG, OAS, OECD (enhanced engagement), OPANAL, OPCW, Paris Club (associate), PCA, SICA (observer), UN, UNASUR, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNFICYP, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNIFIL, Union Latina, UNISFA, UNITAR, UNMIL, UNMISS, UNOCI, UNRWA, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
National symbol(s): Southern Cross constellation;
national colors: green, yellow, blue
National anthem: name: "Hino Nacional Brasileiro" (Brazilian National Anthem)
lyrics/music: Joaquim Osorio Duque ESTRADA/Francisco Manoel DA SILVA
note: music adopted 1890, lyrics adopted 1922; the anthem's music, composed in 1822, was used unofficially for many years before it was adopted
Diplomatic representation in the US: chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant); Charge d'Affaires Fernando PIMENTEL (since 3 June 2019)
consulate(s) general: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Hartford (CT), Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, Washington, DC
Diplomatic representation from the US: chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant); Charge d'Affaires William POPP (since 3 November 2018)
embassy: Avenida das Nacoes, Quadra 801, Lote 3, Distrito Federal Cep 70403-900, Brasilia
mailing address: Unit 7500, DPO, AA 34030
telephone: [55] (61) 3312-7000
FAX: [55] (61) 3225-9136
consulate(s) general: Belo Horizonte, Recife, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo
Brazil is the eighth-largest economy in the world, but is recovering from a recession in 2015 and 2016 that ranks as the worst in the country’s history. In 2017, Brazil`s GDP grew 1%, inflation fell to historic lows of 2.9%, and the Central Bank lowered benchmark interest rates from 13.75% in 2016 to 7%. The economy has been negatively affected by multiple corruption scandals involving private companies and government officials, including the impeachment and conviction of Former President Dilma ROUSSEFF in August 2016. Sanctions against the firms involved — some of the largest in Brazil — have limited their business opportunities, producing a ripple effect on associated businesses and contractors but creating opportunities for foreign companies to step into what had been a closed market. The succeeding TEMER administration has implemented a series of fiscal and structural reforms to restore credibility to government finances. Congress approved legislation in December 2016 to cap public spending. Government spending growth had pushed public debt to 73.7% of GDP at the end of 2017, up from over 50% in 2012. The government also boosted infrastructure projects, such as oil and natural gas auctions, in part to raise revenues. Other economic reforms, proposed in 2016, aim to reduce barriers to foreign investment, and to improve labor conditions. Policies to strengthen Brazil’s workforce and industrial sector, such as local content requirements, have boosted employment, but at the expense of investment. Brazil is a member of the Common Market of the South (Mercosur), a trade bloc that includes Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay - Venezuela’s membership in the organization was suspended In August 2017. After the Asian and Russian financial crises, Mercosur adopted a protectionist stance to guard against exposure to volatile foreign markets and it currently is negotiating Free Trade Agreements with the European Union and Canada.
GDP - real growth rate: 1% (2017 est.) -3.5% (2016 est.) -3.5% (2015 est.)
Gross national saving: 15% of GDP (2017 est.) 14.1% of GDP (2016 est.) 14.1% of GDP (2015 est.) GDP - composition, by end use: household consumption: 63.4% (2017 est.) government consumption: 20% (2017 est.) investment in fixed capital: 15.6% (2017 est.) investment in inventories: -0.1% (2017 est.) exports of goods and services: 12.6% (2017 est.) imports of goods and services: -11.6% (2017 est.) GDP - composition, by sector of origin: agriculture: 6.6% (2017 est.) industry: 20.7% (2017 est.) services: 72.7% (2017 est.)
Agriculture - products: coffee, soybeans, wheat, rice, corn, sugarcane, cocoa, citrus; beef
Industries: textiles, shoes, chemicals, cement, lumber, iron ore, tin, steel, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, other machinery and equipment
Industrial production growth rate: 0% (2017 est.)
Labor force: 104.2 million (2017)
Unemployment rate: 12.8% (2017 est.) 11.3% (2016 est.)
Population below poverty line: 4.2% (2016 est.)
note: approximately 4% of the population are below the "extreme" poverty line
highest 10%: 43.4% (2016 est.)
Distribution of family income - Gini index: 49 (2014) 54 (2004)
Budget: revenues: 733.7 billion (2017 est.)
expenditures: 756.3 billion (2017 est.)
Public debt: 84% of GDP (2017 est.) 78.4% of GDP (2016 est.)
Fiscal year: calendar year
Current account balance: -$9.762 billion (2017 est.) -$23.55 billion (2016 est.)
Exports - commodities: transport equipment, iron ore, soybeans, footwear, coffee, automobiles
Exports - partners: China 21.8%, US 12.5%, Argentina 8.1%, Netherlands 4.3% (2017)
Imports: $153.2 billion (2017 est.) $139.4 billion (2016 est.)
Imports - commodities: machinery, electrical and transport equipment, chemical products, oil, automotive parts, electronics
Imports - partners: China 18.1%, US 16.7%, Argentina 6.3%, Germany 6.1% (2017)
Reserves of foreign exchange and gold: $374 billion (31 December 2017 est.) $367.5 billion (31 December 2016 est.)
Debt - external: $547.4 billion (31 December 2017 est.) $548.6 billion (31 December 2016 est.)
Stock of direct foreign investment - at home: $778.3 billion (31 December 2017 est.) $703.3 billion (31 December 2016 est.)
Stock of direct foreign investment - abroad: $358.9 billion (31 December 2017 est.) $341.5 billion (31 December 2016 est.)
Market value of publicly traded shares: $642.5 billion (31 December 2017 est.) $561.1 billion (31 December 2014 est.) $420 billion (31 December 2013 est.)
Exchange rates: reals (BRL) per US dollar - 3.19 (2017 est.) 3.48 (2016 est.) 3.4901 (2015 est.) 3.3315 (2014 est.) 2.3535 (2013 est.)
Electricity - exports: 219 million kWh (2015 est.)
Electricity - imports: 41.31 billion kWh (2016 est.)
Electricity - installed generating capacity: 150.8 million kW (2016 est.)
Electricity - from hydroelectric plants: 64% of total installed capacity (2017 est.)
Crude oil - production: 2.622 million bbl/day (2017 est.)
Crude oil - proved reserves: 12.63 billion bbl (1 January 2018 est.)
Refined petroleum products - production: 2.811 million bbl/day (2015 est.)
Natural gas - exports: 134.5 million cu m (2017 est.)
Natural gas - imports: 10.51 billion cu m (2017 est.)
Natural gas - proved reserves: 377.4 billion cu m (1 January 2018 est.)
Carbon dioxide emissions from consumption of energy: 513.8 million Mt (2017 est.)
Cellular Phones in use: total subscriptions: 236,488,548
Telephone system: general assessment: good working system including an extensive microwave radio relay system and a domestic satellite system with 64 earth stations; four major mobile operators offering a range of voice and data services; one of the largest broadband markets in Latin America, broadband penetration only behind Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay; country is a pioneer in the region for m-commerce (electronic commerce conducted on mobile phones) (2018)
domestic: fixed-line connections have remained relatively stable in recent years and stand at about 20 per 100 persons; less-expensive mobile-cellular technology has been a major impetus broadening telephone service to the lower-income segments of the population with mobile-cellular teledensity roughly 114 per 100 persons (2018)
international: country code - 55; landing point for a number of submarine cables, including Americas-1, Americas-2, Atlantis-2, GlobeNet, South America-1, South American Crossing/Latin American Nautilus, and UNISUR that provide direct connectivity to South and Central America, the Caribbean, the US, Africa, and Europe; satellite earth stations - 3 Intelsat (Atlantic Ocean), 1 Inmarsat (Atlantic Ocean region east), connected by microwave relay system to Mercosur Brazilsat B3 satellite earth station; Brazil is connected through submarine cables to the USA, Central and South America, and the Caribbean; satellites is a major communication platform, as it is almost impossible to lay fibre optic cable in the thick vegetation
Broadcast media: state-run Radiobras operates a radio and a TV network; more than 1,000 radio stations and more than 100 TV channels operating - mostly privately owned; private media ownership highly concentrated
Internet country code: .br
Internet users: total: 122,841,218
Airports: 4,093 (2013)
1,524 to 2,437 m: 179 (2017)
914 to 1,523 m: 436 (2017)
Airports (unpaved runways): total 3,395
914 to 1,523 m: 1,619 (2013)
under 914 m: 1,684 (2013)
Heliports: 13 (2013)
Pipelines: 5959 km refined petroleum product (1,165 km distribution, 4,794 km transport), 11696 km natural gas (2,274 km distribution, 9,422 km transport), 1985 km crude oil (distribution), 77 km ethanol/petrochemical (37 km distribution, 40 km transport) (2016)
(2014) standard gauge: 194 km 1.435-m gauge (2014)
narrow gauge: 23,341.6 km 1.000-m gauge (24 km electrified) (2014) broad gauge: 5,822.3 km 1.600-m gauge (498.3 km electrified) (2014) dual gauge: 492 km 1.600-1.000-m gauge (2014)
Roadways: total: 2 million km (2018) paved: 246,000 km (2018)
unpaved: 1.754 million km (2018)
Waterways: 50,000 km (most in areas remote from industry and population) (2012)
Merchant marine: total 791
by type: bulk carrier 13, container ship 15, general cargo 47, oil tanker 38, other 678 (2018)
Ports and terminals: major seaport(s): Belem, Paranagua, Rio Grande, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Sao Sebastiao, Tubarao oil terminal(s): DTSE/Gegua oil terminal, Ilha Grande (Gebig), Guaiba Island terminal, Guamare oil terminal container port(s) (TEUs): Santos (3,853,719) (2017) LNG terminal(s) (import): Pecem, Rio de Janiero
river port(s): Manaus (Amazon) dry bulk cargo port(s): Sepetiba ore terminal, Tubarao
Military branches: Brazilian Army (Exercito Brasileiro, EB), Brazilian Navy (Marinha do Brasil, MB, includes Naval Air and Marine Corps (Corpo de Fuzileiros Navais)), Brazilian Air Force (Forca Aerea Brasileira, FAB) (2011)
Military service age and obligation: 18-45 years of age for compulsory military service; conscript service obligation is 10-12 months; 17-45 years of age for voluntary service; an increasing percentage of the ranks are "long-service" volunteer professionals; women were allowed to serve in the armed forces beginning in early 1980s, when the Brazilian Army became the first army in South America to accept women into career ranks; women serve in Navy and Air Force only in Women's Reserve Corps (2012)
Military expenditures: 1.41% of GDP (2017) 1.32% of GDP (2016) 1.36% of GDP (2015) 1.33% of GDP (2014) 1.33% of GDP (2013)
Disputes - International: uncontested boundary dispute between Brazil and Uruguay over Braziliera/Brasiliera Island in the Quarai/Cuareim River leaves the tripoint with Argentina in question; smuggling of firearms and narcotics continues to be an issue along the Uruguay-Brazil border; Colombian-organized illegal narcotics and paramilitary activities penetrate Brazil's border region with Venezuela
Refugees and internally displaced persons: refugees (country of origin): 103,636 (Venezuela) (economic and political crisis; includes Venezuelans who have claimed asylum or have received alternative legal stay) (2018)
Illicit drugs: second-largest consumer of cocaine in the world; illicit producer of cannabis; trace amounts of coca cultivation in the Amazon region, used for domestic consumption; government has a large-scale eradication program to control cannabis; important transshipment country for Bolivian, Colombian, and Peruvian cocaine headed for Europe; also used by traffickers as a way station for narcotics air transshipments between Peru and Colombia; upsurge in drug-related violence and weapons smuggling; important market for Colombian, Bolivian, and Peruvian cocaine; illicit narcotics proceeds are often laundered through the financial system; significant illicit financial activity in the Tri-Border Area
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Pamphlets Poetry
Periplous by Lesley Saunders
March 23, 2017 March 23, 2017 Karen Goodwin Alice Tarbuck, Lesley Saunders, Shearsman
–Reviewed by Alice Tarbuck–
Periplous is a fascinating and unusual pamphlet, in that it imaginatively recreates the journey of Greek merchant-explorer Pytheas – who it is said was the first person to circumnavigate the British Isles in 325 BCE. Because his account of the voyage is lost, this pamphlet seeks to ‘make good that lack’ by retelling what might have been his impression of the British Isles. Rather than use his voice to straightforwardly narrate the voyage, the pamphlet takes on multiple voices, time periods and indeed multiple languages and points of reference, to create a collage of the seafaring history of Britain as seen through a European lens.
For all it is a fairly short pamphlet then, it is extremely ambitious in scope. It moves from ancient Greece to Victorian Britain and beyond to the 1980s, whilst incorporating Greek, French, Old English into the verse. The translations are fairly extensive, which is helpful as often the language does not so much pull the reader in as shut them out. There is a need, perhaps, for the Shakespearean glossing technique to be used: say it once for the good seats, once for the groundlings. In ‘Tanguedad’, the final line quien sabe cuando the vuelva a ver? (who knows when I will see you again?) is separated from the rest of the poem by a line break, a technique used repeatedly by Saunders. Clearly this line underscores the rest of the poem, is a summation or reflection of it and yet, inaccessible except by turning away from the poem on the page, the effect lost because reading has been interrupted. Whether this was an editorial rather than authorial decision, it had significant impact on the ease and pleasure of reading the pamphlet, and could easily be fixed by the use of footnotes.
The project is also a somewhat difficult one from the point of view of its emotional impact. Pytheas’ voice diluted through the voices of others, removes some of the possible emotional impact of the work. ‘Imagining Albion’ for example, conjures England throughout the centuries, each stanza representing a different era from ‘gold-leaf leather-bound carolingians’ all the way to the ‘pink-lit-neon’ world of the eighties. These stanzas span five ‘blessed beehive huts’ glimpsed from the sea. The view from the sea allows the land to look beautiful: ‘a white doe in the brief sea-smoke’…. ‘the mirror-work/of pools’. History unspools like a coast line, and in the fourth stanza, pre-Socratic philosopher Thales, who believed that all things originated from water, is mentioned, name taken somewhat in vain as the ship encounters endless ‘tide coming in, the tide coming out’: monotony of the ocean. The final stanza is oddly jerking, offering a projected future where the coast is littered instead with ‘ice-cream parlours, bandstands, stand-up’. The swoop forward in time feels a little unsteady, and the water rhythms of the previous stanzas are lost. As with much of the collection, the difficulty here lies in attempting to access the emotional heart of the poem: it is unclear what the poem is saying about coastal development over millennia, although it seems to broadly privilege beehives and huts above amusement arcades. There is, however, no pervasive sense of loss or progress. Watching the shore from the sea may offer a good view but the pay off is that everything appears from a distance: nothing is truly engaged with at an emotional level.
This pamphlet casts light on an important and largely forgotten historic event. It attempts to speak for a lost voyage, to reclaim an important piece of history. It is well researched, and reworks the re-imagined voyage in some interesting ways. Its difficulty, however, lies in how to translate a forgotten voyage in 325 BCE into an emotionally and intellectually arresting work. Saunders is an excellent poet, and this is an ambitious project, but it falls a little short of what it might have been.
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Sexual Harassment Allegations Leveled Against Roosevelt Island's Assembly Member And City Council Candidate Micah Kellner By A Former Staffer - UPDATE - City Council Opponent Ben Kallos Responds To Harassment Allegations Against Kellner And Receives NOW NYC Endorsement, Lappin Withdraws Endorsement Of Kellner
Image From NY State Assembly
The NY Times reports today that Roosevelt Island's Assembly Member and NYC Council Candidate Micah Kellner was accused of sexual harassment by a junior staff member. According to the NY Times:
... Four years ago, a junior staff member in Assemblyman Micah Z. Kellner’s office complained to her supervisor that she was being harassed by Mr. Kellner, an Upper East Side Democrat. The supervisor, a top aide to Mr. Kellner, reported the matter to Bill Collins, who, as counsel to the majority party, ran the Assembly’s legal staff. The senior Kellner aide presented Mr. Collins with 15 pages of Internet chat transcripts, in which Mr. Kellner made suggestive remarks to the junior staff member, a woman in her early 20s who was new to the job.
Mr. Kellner encouraged the woman to play Scrabble with him on Facebook while conversing through the Google Talk Internet messaging service. In one exchange that took place well after midnight, Mr. Kellner told the woman that he had hired her because “you were cute during the interview.” He asked if she had a boyfriend and told her, “I guess secretly I didn’t want you to have one,” adding, “I like being the only man in your life” and “Don’t cheat on me.”
“I wouldn’t mind falling asleep with you but not remotely,” he wrote. “Did I offend?” ...
... There was no suggestion that the inappropriate behavior in either the 2009 or 2011 episodes was anything other than verbal in nature...
Click here for the entire NY Times article.
I asked Mr. Kellner for a comment on the sexual harassment charge reported today in The NY Times. Mr. Kellner replied:
Over four years ago, for a few weeks while I was still single, I exchanged instant messages with a female member of my staff that were flirtatious. It was inappropriate. I was wrong and it was stupid. When I was told that my staffer felt the messages were unprofessional, I immediately stopped and regretted placing her in that position. I was sorry then and I am sorry now.
UPDATE 1 PM: Mr. Kellner, According to Politicker:
... declined to comment on a second reported complaint from another staffer two years later, saying, “I’m not going to speak to that.”
But what should voters make of the fact that he had been out front, criticizing Mr. Silver for failing to refer complaints for investigation–when that is precisely what is alleged to have happened to the complaints lodged against him?
“Then this should have been handled,” he replied. “I was never informed four years ago of a complaint. So I only learned of this recently.”
Mr. Kellner also declined to speculate about why the complaints had surfaced now–in the midst of a heated election–and sidestepped questions about how he thought voters were reacting to the barrage of political sex scandal, including the latest revelations about mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner....
UPDATE 8:40 PM - Ben Kallos is one of Mr. Kellner's opponents in the Democratic Party Primary for NYC's 5th Council District which covers Roosevelt Island, the Upper East Side and Midtown East.
This afternoon, Mr. Kallos held a press conference in front of Mr. Kellner's 1st Avenue office where he received the endorsement of the National Organization for Women of New York City (NOW NYC) from its President, Sonia Ossorio.
I'm humbled to accept the endorsement of @NOW_NYC. Together, we'll combat a culture of sexual harassment in New York. pic.twitter.com/xDGnINZpHJ
— Kallos 4 NYC Council (@kallos) July 24, 2013
Mr. Kallos then spoke about the sexual harassment allegations reported today by the NY Times against Mr. Kellner stating:
... I'm not OK with a culture that permits this to go on and say its no big deal...
... in our government there's a culture of powerful people using that power to prey on others. I 'm disappointed today and I call on others to stand up to this culture of fear and harassment...
When asked during the Press Conference:
... would you put Kellner in same vein as Spitzer and Weiner?
Mr. Kallos responded:
... any harassment is unacceptable and comparing whose worse in the spectrum is not a game we should be playing. Zero tolerance is what it is by the law and that is what it should be for all of us....
NOW -NYC's Ms Ossorio added:
... across the board there's abuses of power and that is the heart of the matter, not to what degree the harassment took place...
Here's video of today's Ben Kallos press conference.
Capital New York reports:
City Councilwoman Jessica Lappin withdrew her endorsement of Assemblyman Micah Kellner this afternoon, citing a New York Times story about inappropriate messages he exchanged with female staffers in years past.
Kellner is running for the Council seat currently held by Lappin, who is running for Manhattan Borough President.
In a statement from her campaign, Lappin said, "Today’s New York Times story about Assemblyman Kellner was deeply troubling. His behavior was clearly wrong and inappropriate, as he himself acknowledged. Because of the seriousness of the issue, I am withdrawing my endorsement of him for the City Council seat I currently hold.”...
Click here for the entire Capital New York article.
Labels: Ben Kallos , City Council Election , Kellner , LAPPIN , sexual harassment
YetAnotherRIer said...
Huh... does flirting fall into the category of sexual harassment nowadays (ignoring the fact that it was the boss flirting with his exmployee)? I know this is just perfect timing with Spitzer and Weiner in the limelight.
CheshireKitty said...
This looks terrible for Kellner. He had the power to fire the employee if she didn't comply or "play along". He even admitted in writing he hired her for her looks, as someone he might hit upon later if she didn't have a boyfriend. The flirtation wasn't consensual, it made her uncomfortable enough to complain about him. Is anybody in Albany listening? Are the members of Cuomo's new ethics commission listening? Ethics in Albany are in the toilet. Why did nothing happen with this complaint for the past 4 years?
RooseveltIslander said...
More bad news for Micah Kellner. Jessica Lappin withdrew her endorsement of him for the City Council.
NotMyKid said...
Good! He was another bad apple politician who refused to have a meeting with psd to help find a way to run it more efficiently, as well as Lapin.
Kallos can go fly a kite as he already condemned psd without first hand dealings or relationship with psd.
Kaela said...
This is taking things a bit too far. There is a BIG difference between tweeting one's private's or soliciting prostitutes and simple flirting. There wasn't any provocative language, touching or threats involved. Give me a break. It was foolish. Plain and simple. I am very disappointed in Lappin's decision. Micah Kellner has done many great things for Roosevelt Island. He was of great assistance to the residents of what was Eastwood during a dispute with management. Micah you have my vote and I will be more than happy to volunteer!
scrozball said...
Kellner and Lappin should be run out of office. Were against PSD without checking the facts.
Yep. I suspect you'll see more politicians run for the exits on this one. It was unfortunately a pure case of sexual harassment.
There needs to be an investigation as to why and how this story was suppressed for 4 years. Silver is obviously not in control of the ethics panel he supposedly heads that was supposed to have at least looked into the complaint 4 years ago, if not issued a reprimand or sanction Kellner.
What did Silver know? If Silver knew, why was this story suppressed?
Maybe Cuomo's ethics commission can put a few of these Albany figures under oath and try to find out why and how this woman's complaint played out as it did at that legislative ethics committee.
This story speaks volumes about Silver, and the abysmally unethical culture pervading the entire NYS Legislature. Silver is a powerful politician who represents his district well and is a powerful leader. But that doesn't translate into an ethical leader - not if he seems to always provide cover for erring legislators (such as Lopez, and now, possibly Kellner).
Voters in Silver's district should bear Silver's enabling and covering up of ethics fails in mind when going to the polls next time Silver is up for re-election.
OMG! How nieve are Roosevelt Islanders?
Ever since Micah kellner was elected to state office he has been noted to engage in improprities of all sorts. Micah Kellner is not very well respected in the NY State Legislator.
Silly Islanders - Micah only pledges his full support to the Upper east side .. If people open their eyes most would notice ,Micah only arrives on Island when there are problems.. He hardly has ever sponsored something productive on Island !~ Yet Micah Sponsors all types of resident events on the other side of the water. The State of New york allocates funds to every assembly memebr to be distributed to pet projects in their respected districts . I have yet to notice Micah to even consider sponsoring Roosevelt Island day !
HE ONLY SHOW"S UP TO THE ISLAND FOR OUR VOTES!!!
I don't think Micah can run from his mishaps in the assembly by running for another political office.. Jessica Lappin was smart to withdraw her support .
Lastly,
As for Micah's "voting record"-
In addition to missing more than (150) votes in the assembly , Kellner introduced only 74 bills this
session, with only 5 or 6.76% passing his own chamber and 2 or 2.7% passing both
houses.
Of Kellner's 74 bills, more than half (54%) are one-house bills,
meaning they have NO
Senate sponsorship and are unlikely to even be able to pass both houses,if passed in the Assembly.
Purposley Missed votes:
Micah missed (5)-- key votes on DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,
- A6390:
Establishes domestic violence prevention act
Helps hospitals treat domestic violence victims by through policies, procedures
and training
provides new telephone numbers without charge for certain victims of domestic
violence.
Provides that communications or contact between protected parties with a party
against whom an order of protection or temporary order of protection is issued
will not affect the validity of the order
- A00899:
shall not affect the validity of such order
A00485:
Bill providing total disability to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers
– a vote he also missed in the last session.
Frank Farance said...
I just look these events and think: right next to our conscience voice telling us Right vs. Wrong, isn't there some little You're-Going-To-Get-In-Trouble voice saying, Seeing This On The Internet is going to reveal poor judgment as an elected politician. And what happens if she says Yes to your invitations, now your really screwed, right? In other words, by Kellner's flirtations, what did he expect: rejection (bad for him), or acceptance (really really bad for him). Or maybe he didn't think one step ahead (even worse).
I wish politicians had a bit more self-discipline with their libido.
YetAnotherRIer, this is pretty standard in the corporate world: you can't have any communications like this with people you supervise, directly or indirectly.
I agree with that. They quickly jumped on the bandwagon. Everything to get those votes...
I agree with that. The whole issue should not be framed as sexual harassment, though.
I agree with this, too. They all condemned the PSD right away without even taking time to do some fact checking.
Joseph Strong said...
While I think you make some good points and statements about Kellner, Roosevelt islanders are far from naive! We are just constantly kept in the dark by politicians and RIOC. And it seems like new stories with more information are still coming out.
YetAnotherRIer, you don't think framing interactions in terms of sexual relations (a sexual discussion rather than a business discussion) and, especially considering the supervisory role, don't make it sexual harassment? Saying to a worker, you look Fashionable, Smart (in the British sense), and Professional can be an OK compliment in a business environment. Sending messages like "I wouldn’t mind falling asleep with you but not remotely" makes it a framework about sexual interactions. That's right, your boss shouldn't be flirting with you, that's sexual harassment.
Not: The issue wasn't running PSD more efficiently, the issue was condemning the hyper-enforcement policies of Guerra, specifically. There were enough complaints from their constituents to warrant these elected representatives to call for Guerra's removal.
Even if they had met with Guerra, what do you think Guerra would have told them? How could Guerra have denied the evidence of the medical reports on Jones? How could Guerra have denied the evidence of the deli video?
Kellner, Lappin, and Serrano had seen enough and heard enough to make up their minds. They correctly didn't need to sit down with Guerra to hear more of his evasions, cover-ups and lies.
Kellner used bad judgment in his interactions with the employee. There are undoubtedly more stories out there about him since sexual harassment is most often a pattern of behavior not an isolated instance.
Albany legislators think that because they make the law, they are above the law. That is not the case and I hope Cuomo's ethics commission jumps all over the reason the employee's complaint wasn't acted on for 4 years by Silver's ethics panel.
I saw nothing wrong in the deli video from a police perspective. Perhaps there were clerical mistakes as noted, I don't know.
Let's drop the name jones from here. Quacks like a duck, it's probably a duck.
I want the new director and officers on scene at lighthouse who escorted and closed the park, what mr,jones did and what he said to mr.mcmanus.
Let me help by saying he said something to the effect that he got guerra fired and he in untouchable and he will get hm fired if they make him leave or lock him up at any point.
Don't believe me, let the RIOC board put him and others under oath and speak the truth of what happened at lighthouse on July 4th. I a, shocked McManus did not let him have it as he was mere inches away from the mans face.
Perp is a perp is a perp.
Random said...
Well, now we know where Lappin is at. As for Kellner, he's been on our side all along and will be a great improvement over Lappin on the City Council.
You expect us to believe a third-hand story about what Jones said at the July 4th bbq at Lighthouse Park? Can you prove that Jones was even there much less that he bragged about being untouchable, and then got in McManus' face?
The evidence of the deli tape,however, is incontrovertible. Excessive force was used. Deli workers who did nothing whatsoever, and were merely bystanders, were arrested.
The evidence of the medical reports on Jones also doesn't lie: Jones sustained a fractured rib in addition to other injuries in the course of being arrested. Jones alleged "crime": Nothing!
Can I prove he was there? Along with a big group of his friends and short of direct video, which is a damn shame noone from psd recorded his actions, no.
This is second hand knowledge, not third hand. Direct from people who were there.
So it's hearsay evidence. Maybe the officers and director should appear under oath to testify - let a jury decide the truth. Just like a jury will decide on the truth after reviewing Jones medical records.
Perhaps. I just know the people on scene had no involvement with jones and had no reason to lie to me. Therefor I heard from two different people at different times tell me the same exact story.
I found that pretty odd, don't ya say? Unless of course it's a scripted conspiracy!
"...the people on scene had no involvement with jones and had no reason to lie..." But you've said elsewhere that the morale of PSD was destroyed after the beating and ensuing brouhaha. If that's the case, then how could any PSD officer be absolutely objective after what happened the past six months? Every PSD officer - unless they really disliked Guerra - must have an ax to grind after Guerra's departure. That's what makes me question the veracity of the bbq story - perhaps there was exaggeration in the story to "smear" Jones.
But - I agree - we'll only be certain of the truth when all the participants testify under oath about the circumstances of the events of 1/16 and a jury considers the testimony and evidence and decides. The story of the 7/4 Jones statements is only a story, quite possibly might be negative buzz deliberately retailed to discredit Jones and thereby strengthen RIOC's bargaining position vis-a-vis a possible settlement.
NotMyKid, you're a lousy officer: "Perp is a Perp is a Perp", yet you've claimed no knowledge of Anthony Jones incident? And ongoing falsification and fabrication of testimony is a "clerical error"? You need retraining with that attitude.
So a person who was almost killed by PSD has recently (according to you) expressed satisfaction that he and others partially achieved justice in ongoing PSD abuse. The problem with PSD, right now, is that it doesn't really have the "authority", the respect of the Island. Even with Mr. McManus' arrival, PSD has a very long road to repair the damage. At the rallies against PSD, Guerra was right to call in NYPD rather than have PSD provide crowd control. PSD still has a credibility problem, and NYPD should have been the entity for the Lighthouse event.
Also, you've claimed knowledge of PSD officers, which isn't representative. I asked: How Many Officers Don't Like Their Uniforms (poor morale, etc.), and they said less than 5%. Apparently, the advantage of the present uniforms are: they are much cooler in the recent hotter weather, as compared to NYPD-style uniforms.
I agree: RIOC Board/staff, PSD Brass/Officers should be put under oath about what they new where and when. You'd see 5 years of incompetence by the RIOC Board in their oversight role. Ditto for problems with PSD Brass and Officers ... we'd have a better understanding of what happened in many incidents that have helped formulate negative opinions about PSD.
Back to the main point: you need re-training, you shouldn't be patrolling with such faulty thinking.
billblass said...
I am happy for the mess he is in when the working class people asked him for help with the mess that working non fixed income people are having in eastwood as they are losing their sec 8 as their income keeps going up. He did nothing to help those people. This is justice for those people
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer and two Democratic state senators -- Jose Serrano of the Bronx and Brad Hoylman of Manhattan have also rescinded their endorsements of Kellner.
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2013/07/micah-kellners-city-council-bid-backing-crumbles-after-sexual-harassment-alleg
The staffer who complained about Kellner faced a hostile work environment - treated very badly by Kellner - after she complained about him. http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/07/25/former-weiner-chief-of-staffs-husband-embroiled-in-his-own-sexting-scandal/
Kellner didn't have the self-awareness to know his actions were problematic? He said "When I was told that my staffer felt the messages were unprofessional, I
immediately stopped and regretted placing her in that position." OK, maybe a staffer can give you advice on which tie looks better with your suit. But on moral, legal, and ethical issues? You're the boss, you're supposed to be The Leader on this, and you're a legislator ... uniquely qualified to understand these issues better than most, right?
And if the staffer had not said the messages were unprofessional, Kellner would have continued the behavior and felt is was OK? No internal moral/ethical compass guiding Kellner? Truly, a disgusting, weasel-word explanation of his behavior.
According to this story, Assembly Member Robert Rodriguez is also withdrawing his endorsement of Micah Kellner.
http://politicker.com/2013/07/two-state-senators-rescind-their-micah-kellner-endorsements/
One Assemblymember, Dan Quart, says Kellner's behavior "...was inappropriate, was unprofessional, and was wrong".
While he will not (yet) rescind his endorsement, he notes that Kellner has "asked to be investigated …"
http://politicker.com/2013/07/colleague-reaffirms-kellner-support-as-others-bail/
Here, DailyKos weighs in - not only about Kellner's sexual harassment problems but about his "...legalized bribery and corruption."
Read and weep..
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/07/25/1226420/-NY-Pol-Micah-Kellner-Joins-the-PenisPolitics-Parade
Ben Kallos is more appropriate to succeed Lappin. e is a fresh face to the district. We need young ambitious elected leaders . Not the status quo. Kellner is an opportunist ! The nerve of him to continue his campaigne is obsured to say the least. He should step aside and face the music in the assembly ....
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The UK RumFest 2012 Author: Charlosa Oct 10
This weekend (13th and 14th October 2012) sees the return of the UK RumFest and this year’s show has moved to new premises at the ExCel London Exhibition Centre in London’s Docklands. Promising to bring an “unrivalled combination of the rarest and most delicious rums from across the globe”, the show is back for it sixth successive year and will be continuing to mix rum, Caribbean food and a Carnival atmosphere of live music and exotic rhythms.
For anyone with at least a passing interest in Rum and Sugar Cane Spirits, this is the place to be with some of the biggest names in the business sharing the hall with the smaller and boutique rum brands, who may not be so instantly recognisable to the average consumer, but whose drinks often rival the big boys for quality and taste.
While some of these smaller brands will be out on the main floor, some of them will only be available at this year’s Boutique RumFest, which is a trade only show, taking place over both days of RumFest.
This year’s exhibitors at both the Boutique RumFest and the actual RumFest include: Angostura, Appleton Estate, Bacardi, Banks, Ron Barceló, Blackwell Rum, Ron Botran, Bristol Classic Rum, Ron Brugal, Chairman’s Reserve, Cruzan, Doorly’s, Ron Diplomático, Don Papa, Don Q, Rhum Dzama, El Dorado, Flor de Caña, Green Island Rum, Gosling’s, Koko Kanu, Lamb’s, Ron Legendario, Mount Gay, Mount Gilboa, Old Grog, Pink Pigeon, Plantation, Pusser’s, Pyrat, Ron de Jeremy, R St Barth, Rum Fire, St Aubin, St Nicholas Abbey, Takamaka Bay, Toz, Wray & Nephew, XM Royal and Ron Zacapa.
Alongside the exhibitor stands with their 400+ rums, visitors can also extend their knowledge in all things Rum related at the Rum University Room, where they can learn about the history of rum and rum cocktails with a number of seminars provided by master blenders, distillers and drinks experts.
In addition to the Rum University, you’ll also have the chance to find out what goes on behind the scenes at some of the country’s top Rum bars, with the Cocktail Academy. Bar tenders from bars such as London’s Trailer Happiness, Wax Jambu, Mahiki and Manchester’s The Liars Club, along with several others, will show visitors what makes them the best in world at making and creating Rum cocktails.
For further details, please look at the RumFest 2012 Master Classes page. These seminars and tastings have limited spaces and as such operate on a first come first serve basis, so please register at the main entrance of Rumfest.
In addition to the rum tasting opportunities, the foodie’s paradise that is the Tropical Food Market is set to expand on its success of last year, showcasing the finest delicacies and cuisine from the Tropics. Highlights are set to include: chocolatier Paul Wayne Gregory and Global Rum Ambassador Ian Burrell, who together will launch a bespoke range of chocolates that have been crafted to perfectly compliment the unique flavours found in a number of carefully selected rum brands; Caymanas Rum Cake, which following last year’s RumFest has secured a deal to stock its products with one of the UKs leading supermarkets; as well as the opportunity to see celebrity chefs and presenters on the Angostura Bitters stage, who will be tasting, discovering and exploring rum beyond simply drinking it.
Alongside the food and drink enticing the senses, attendees will be able to feel the tropical spirit through the music and Carnival vibe of Mas Band: Bacchanalia.
Returning for another year of Soca and Samba music, Bacchanalia will be bringing the Carnival spirit to a possibly cold and dreary London with uplifting dancing and stunning costumes.
Tickets are available in advance online at £25 for the Saturday, £20 for the Sunday or for a weekend pass at £40 per person. For your money you will receive: Access to the world’s biggest Rum Festival from 12pm to 5pm; with over 400 rums to sample; 5 Rum sampling vouchers; Live musical entertainment, cocktail master-classes and demonstrations* and your exclusive goody bag with tasting glass and show guide. *subject to availability.
For those new to RumFest, the sampling voucher is the show’s currency and will need to be handed over for each sample. 1 voucher = 1 sample. Additional vouchers can be bought from the front desk for £1 each.
There’s also a limited number of VIP tickets for both days, priced at £40 for the Saturday and £35 for the Sunday, giving: access to the show from 11am – an hour before general admissions; fast track entry into the show; entry into the V.I.P room, including 3 cocktail tokens; Rum Experience Rum Cake; a show goody bag, including 5 Rum sampling vouchers, tasting glass and show guide.
Those in the drinks trade can also attend The Boutique Rumfest, where you will have the chance to explore a range of new and boutique distillery rum. So make sure you register for the show and head down to the ExCel Exhibition Centre over the 13th and 14th October. Please remember that entry to the Boutique RumFest still requires a valid ticket to RumFest.
I know that I’m finishing with the same line as I did last year, but I think it so amply sums up my expectations for this year’s RumFest: So for more rum than any one man or woman could handle, live Caribbean music, great food and a totally tropical weekend, make sure you finish the London Cocktail Week by heading to the ExCel London Exhibition Centre for the UK RumFest, this 13th and 14th October 2012.
Category: Cachaça, Rum, Rum Shows | Tags: Angostura, Appleton Estate, Bacardi, Banks, Blackwell Rum, Bristol Classic Rum, Chairman's Reserve, Cruzan, Don Papa, Don Q, Doorly's, El Dorado, Flor de Caña, Gosling's, Green Island Rum, Koko Kanu, Lamb's, Mount Gay, Mount Gilboa, Old Grog, Pink Pigeon, Plantation, Pusser's, Pyrat, R St Barth, Rhum Dzama, Ron Barcelo, Ron Botran, Ron Brugal, Ron de Jeremy, Ron Diplomático, Ron Legendario, Ron Zacapa, Rum, Rum Fire, RumFest, St Aubin, St Nicholas Abbey, Takamaka Bay, The Boutique RumFest, The Rum Experience, The UK RumFest 2012, Toz, Wray & Nephew, XM Royal |
With less than a week to go, the UKRumFest 2011 promises to be bigger and better than ever. Back for its 5th year and with over 400 rums to see and sample, RumFest is the biggest rum festival on the UK drinks scene, if not the world. In the words of the Global Rum Ambassador and founder of the UK RumFest, Ian Burrell, it’s “Probably the greatest rum festival and selection of rum, rhums & rons under one roof..”
Organised by The Rum Experience, ‘UK RumFest is an international celebration of rum & cane spirit’. Headed by Ian Burrell, The Rum Experience aims to promote rum & cane spirits in both the UK and around the world. And if the continued penetration of premium rum and Cachaça in the UK is anything to go by, I’d personally say that they’re succeeding in that aim.
Still misunderstood by many, rum and cachaça continue to enjoy a rise in popularity both in the trade and retail sectors and show’s like RumFest continue to promote the positive range and versatility of cane spirits.
So over the weekend of the 15th to 16th October 2011, between the hours of 12pm and 6pm, Kensington’s Olympia 2 will be transformed into a tropical island paradise. Along with the rum tastings; rum masterclasses; live cocktails demonstrations; live Caribbean music; competitions and the opportunity to be among the first to try new rums to the UK market, several new additions this year include a new Tropical Food Market, the Tiki Bar Tender of the Year competition, as well as the trade-only Boutique Rumfest.
This year’s exhibitors include: Angostura, Appleton Estate, Atlantico, Bacardi, Banks, Ron Barceló, Ron Botran, Bristol Classic Rum, Ron Brugal, Bundaberg, Captain Morgan, Chairman’s Reserve, Rhum Clement, Cruzan, Doorly’s, Ron Diplomático, Don Q, El Dorado, Flor de Caña, Germana Cachaça, Green Island Rum, Havana Club, La Mauny, Lamb’s, Leblon Cachaça, Koko Kanu, Mahiki, Mount Gay, Mount Gilboa, Myers’s, Pink Pigeon, Plantation, Pusser’s, Pyrat, Rhum J.M, Ron de Jeremy, Ron Santa Fe, St Barth, Rum Fire, Sailor Jerry, Santa Teresa, St Aubin, St Nicholas Abbey, Toz, Trois Rivieres, Wray & Nephew, XM Royal, Ypioca Cachaça and Ron Zacapa. This isn’t an exhaustive list and I’d certainly expect to see many other brands on show between the Boutique RumFest and RumFest itself.
With RumFest being such an important event on the rum calendar, you can expect to find many of the top people in the rum industry attending, including many of the rum brand ambassador’s, distributors, a number of master distillers and of course several of my fellow rum bloggers. With many of the brands showcasing their latest bottling’s at RumFest along with the many rum tastings and seminars, the Tiki Bar Tender of the Year competition live on stage and the results of the Golden Rum Barrel awards, it really is the place for any rum-lover to be.
Of course, tropical culture isn’t just about drinking rum and in true Caribbean style, the weekend will also feature live bands, playing a mixture of reggae, salsa, samba and zouk. For those who find the tropical beats and rhythms too much, relax with Bacardi at the Dominoes and Daiquiri Zone and try your hand at one of the tropics most relaxing pastimes. To complete the party why not head to the new Tropical Food Market, featuring some of the finest delicacies and cuisine from the tropics. Here you’ll find chef’s competing in the Rum Experience Chef of the Year competition, hoping to win an all expenses trip to Barbados, as well as demonstrations and seminars from the highly acclaimed rum chef Paul Yellin. Having travelled the Caribbean discovering many tropical dishes, let Paul show you how to use rum in your cooking.
Tickets are available in advance online at £22 per day or for a weekend pass at £32 per person. Tickets purchased on the day will cost £25 on the door. For your money you will recieve “Access to the world’s biggest Rum Festival, with over 400 rums to sample, 5 Rum sampling vouchers, Live musical entertainment, cocktail master-classes and demonstrations, Free rum master-classes & rum seminars*, salsa lessons and your exclusive goody bag with branded tasting glass and show guide. *subject to availability.”
There’s also a limited number of VIP tickets for both days, priced at £40 per day, giving: fast track entry into the show; entry into the V.I.P Aged Rum Experience room; an exclusive Rum tasting masterclass; an exclusive rum & chocolate master class; a V.I.P goody bag, including a world exclusive new ‘Burrell Rum Glass’; Caribbean Canapes from Cottons Camden Restaurant and Cocktails from Appleton Jamaica Rum.
Those in the drinks trade can also attend The Boutique Rumfest, where you will have the chance to explore a range of new and boutique distillery rum, as well as attend seminars and tastings such as: Santa Teresa Tasting; Let’s Talk Rum; Diplomatico Tasting; Don’t Fear the Blender; The Art of Distillation; The Grand Tasting; El Dorado Tasting and the Bacardi Legacy Seminar. So make sure you register for the show and head down to the Hilton Olympia between 12pm and 9pm, on Friday 14th October.
So for more rum than any one man or woman could handle, live Caribbean music, great food and a totally tropical weekend, make sure you finish the London Cocktail Week by heading to the UK RumFest 2011.
Category: Cachaça, Rum, Rum Shows | Tags: Angostura, Appleton Estate, Atlantico, Bacardi, Banks, Bristol Classic Rum, Bundaberg, Cachaça, Captain Morgan, Chairman's Reserve, Cocktails, Cruzan, Doorly's, El Dorado, Flor de Caña, Germana Cachaca, Green Island Rum, Havana Club, Koko Kanu, La Mauny, Lamb's, Leblon Cachaça, Mahiki, Mount Gay, Mount Gilboa, Myers's, Pink Pigeon, Plantation, Pusser's, Pyrat, Rhum Clement, Rhum J.M, Ron Barcelo, Ron Botran, Ron Brugal, Ron de Jeremy, Ron Diplomático, Ron Santa Fe, Ron Zacapa, Rum, Rum Fire, RumFest, Sailor Jerry, Santa Teresa, St Aubin, St Barth, St Nicholas Abbey, The Boutique RumFest, The Rum Experience, The UK RumFest 2011, Tiki, Toz, Trois Rivieres, Wray & Nephew, XM Royal, Ypioca Cachaça |
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Hearty Greens
Keep hearty, winter greens, such as chard, kale, collards, and bok choy, in a sealed container in the fridge and don't wash until ready to use.
For the tastiest pears, keep them on the counter until fully ripe, then, transfer them to the refrigerator to extend shelf life.
Store cilantro and other fresh herbs just like cut flowers in a jar with 1-2 inches of water and covered with a plastic bag to maintain moisture.
To keep from drying out, store all types of bread in a breadbox, not the refrigerator.
To keep basil full and fresh, trim the stems and place them in a jar with 1-2 inches of water, just like cut flowers. Store them on the counter and away from direct sunlight.
Trim the ends of asparagus and place them in a jar or glass with 1-2 inches of water, just like fresh cut flowers. Keep them in the refrigerator.
Store potatoes with an apple to avoid early sprouting. Keep them away from onions and in a cool, dark place.
Keep raw mushrooms in a paper bag or porous container in the refrigerator for the longest shelf life.
Veggie Snacks
Place cut carrots and celery in jars filled with water to keep them fresh, crisp and easy to grab for up to a week.
Store apples up to 7 days on the counter, then move them to the refrigerator. Keep them away from bananas and avocados as they speed ripening.
Floppy carrots don't need to go into the compost. Use water to bring them back to life and keep them crunchy.
To keep bananas from browning quickly, break up the bunch and separate. Don’t store bananas with apples, which speed up ripening.
To keep berries fresh, place them on top of a paper towel in a sealed container to absorb excess moisture and reduce chances of molding.
Keep sliced apples from browning by brushing with or dipping them in lemon juice. You can also put the slices back together and secure with a rubber band, making sure the sides aren't exposed to air.
Hardy Herbs
Woody or hardy herbs like rosemary, thyme, sage, and chives, should be arranged lengthwise on a damp paper towel, rolled up, and then sealed in a plastic bag. Store in the refrigerator.
Allow green, unripe avocados to ripen on the counter, then transfer to the refrigerator. Once cut, keep the pit in and rub with lemon or oil to reduce browning.
Refrigerate oranges and other citrus in a bag for up to 3 weeks. Freeze citrus and zest for recipes.
Roll unwashed lettuce in a dry towel, then store in a sealed bag in the refrigerator.
Tomatoes on the vine
Keep tomatoes tasty by storing them on the counter, vine side down. Transfer them to the refrigerator when fully ripe.
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Best of Tech Talk Edition Email and Forum Questions Profiles in IT: Dr. Verner Vogels iPhone Forensics Avoid Phishing Sites Be careful what you tweet Able to unplug from work while you’re on vacation? Shake to Charge Batteries Solar Powered Plane Stays up 7 Days
All Shows September 10, 2011
Best of Tech Talk Edition
Segments taken from previous shows.
Email from Robert Taylor: Hey Doc, Still enjoying your show in Amarillo, TX. I heard David Byrd talking up his Iphone again while I was “actually” looking at the battery in my Samsung Omnia II. I did not need to change it but it is nice to know I can! The Omnia II is actually a pretty good phone that runs Windows mobile 6.5 and has been stable for the 9 months. My son has an iPhone and has had to reload the software on it about 4 times.
A quick question about Outlook 2007. I started to see an upswing in junk email so I wanted to use the junk email filter that allows you to create a block senders list. I have noticed that there was only one email address in there even after I added several. I have found that no matter how many addresses I add to the block senders list, they all disappear after shutting Outlook down and then restarting it, leaving only that one address. I looked on the web for a solution and only found one that says the key in the registry that controls that file was corrupt and to delete the key in the registry for the block senders list. This did not work and now I am out of ideas. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Thanks for any help and you still have the best techtalk show out there. Thanks. Robert Taylor
Tech Talk Answers: Did you upgrade to Outlook 2007? If you have upgraded to Outlook 2007 from Outlook 2003 or XP, chances are that the old addins are not compatible with 2007 and may be the reason behind sluggish performance for hanging up while exiting. Try opening Outlook in the safe mode (start -> Run dialog and type outlook /safe). Then add the addresses to the block sender list and exit.
Best solution: a fresh install, then an import of your old 2003 .pst file.
Email from Lauren: Dear Tech Talk, I own a HP G85 All-In-One fax/copy/print/scan printer. It has worked Great for many years. I have VoIP Phone service. I use to have Vonage and Could Send Faxes without any problem. I never had to do any adjustments with the fax settings. Just started a new account with a New phone company, NetTalk. When I asked if I could send faxes, they said Yes!! But, they said I needed to set fax machine Baud rate to: 9600, and I did. They told me I needed to change the error correction mode to OFF. I did. After all of that, the fax display says, "Off hook" I DID connect the phone line to the fax machine/G85 all in one. And I plugged it phone line into the phone device. Still this is not working. Please help. PS The tech support at NetTalk seems limited…Thanks, Lauren
Tech Talk Answers: VoIP has compression algorithms that interfere with faxing. In order to get the fax to work on Ooma, the VoIP service that I have, I must turn off VoIP compression by entering *99 before the number that I am faxing too. Without *99, the fax will not go through.
I went to the NetTalk support website. They said that, “You can use a fax machine. If you are keeping a land line just for your fax, get rid of it! Keep in mind, you must have fax machine that supports VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol)”
They also have a footnote at the bottom of their home page. * Faxing on best effort basis due to VoIP technology.
The off-hook indicator is measuring the line impedance and thinks another phone on the circuit is off-hook. This should not be affected by the ECM or Baud rate settings.
Email from Angelica: Dear Tech Talk. What happens when my anti-malware tool quarantines something? How does the Quarantine function by an anti-malware software works? Specifically, when a malware is placed in quarantine, how is that malware rendered impotent? Is the quarantine escape-proof? Should we delete a malware from quarantine as soon as I am sure it’s not a false positive? Angelica
Tech Talk Answers: Even though "quarantine" is a common term among anti-malware tools, there’s actually not a consistent definition of exactly what it means. Malware being quarantined in all likelihood means this:
The file identified as containing malware is moved to a folder that Windows would normally not look in. The file is renamed. Much malware relies on the filename being similar to existing Windows files, and/or being a file type – such as ".exe" – that Windows would normally run as a program. Renaming the file removes both of those possibilities, preventing Windows from running the file, and making it obvious by it’s name that the file is in quarantine.
The file may also be marked as "hidden", or (if on a file system that supports it) the permissions on it may be reset such that the file cannot be opened by normal system processes.
The only way malware could return is if you manually restored it outside of the anti-malware software. I’m not aware of any malicious way that malware would return from the grave. , As a result, I don’t see a pressing need to delete malware from quarantine; it’s just not likely to come back from there. But then again I also don’t see a reason not to.
Profiles in IT: Dr. Verner Vogels
Dr. Werner Vogels is the Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Amazon.com
Verner Vogels was born October 3, 1958 in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Vogels received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam.
He is the author of many conference and journal articles, mainly on distributed systems technologies for enterprise computing systems.
From 1991 through 1994 he was a senior researcher at INESC in Lisbon, Portugal.
From 1994 until 2004, Vogels was a scientist at the Computer Science Department of Cornell University, conducting research in scalable reliable enterprise systems
He joined Amazon in September 2004 as the Director of Systems Research.
He was named Chief Technology Officer in January 2005 and Vice President, World-wide Architecture in March of that year.
In charge of driving technology innovation within the company, Vogels has broad internal and external responsibilities.
He is the only executive apart from Amazon’s CEO Jeff Bezos to speak publicly on behalf of Amazon.com.
Vogels maintains a technology oriented weblog named “All Things Distributed” which he started in 2001 while he was still at Cornell.
Blog web address: http://www.allthingsdistributed.com/
After he joined Amazon.com the nature of the weblog changed to more product oriented with some general technology and industry writings.
He also Twitters (http://twitter.com/werner)
Vogels described the deep technical nature of Amazon’s infrastructure work in a paper about Amazon’s Dynamo, the storage engine for the Amazon Shopping Cart.
He is in general regarded as one of the world’s top experts on ultra-scalable systems and he uses his weblog to discuss issues such as eventual consistency.
When he was hired by Amazon, he characterized his job as that of a “big thinker” conceptualizing a scalable framework for Amazons web services.
Now that the system has been created, he has evolved into a “cloud computing” and HPC on-demand evangelist explaining the service to potential clients. He has gone from technologist to teacher….a perfect role for a former professor.
He preaches the 70/30 rule. 70% of the time is spent of undifferentiated infrastructure heavy lifting and 30% of the time is spent of differentiated value creation. He wants to sell you the 70% so you can spend time on the 30%.
During 2008 it became evident that Vogels was one of the architects behind Amazon’s approach to Cloud Computing, the Amazon Web Services (AWS).
During that year Vogels was continuously on the road to promote Cloud Computing and AWS and its benefits to the industry.
Information Week recognized Vogels for this educational and promotional role in Cloud Computing with the 2008 CIO/CTO of the Year award.
Vogels is married to Annet Vogels, a former musician with the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra. They have two daughters.
iPhone Forensics
Law-enforcement experts said iPhone technology records a wealth of information that can be tapped more easily than BlackBerry and Droid devices to help police learn where you’ve been, what you were doing there and whether you’ve got something to hide.
"Very, very few people have any idea how to actually remove data from their phone," said Sam Brothers, a cell-phone forensic researcher with U.S. Customs and Border Protection who teaches law-enforcement agents how to retrieve information from iPhones in criminal cases.
Two years ago, as iPhone sales skyrocketed, former hacker Jonathan Zdziarski decided law-enforcement agencies might need help retrieving data from the devices.
He wrote a 144-page book, iPhone Forensics for O’Reilly Media.
Every time an iPhone user closes out of the built-in mapping application, the phone snaps a screenshot and stores it. Those screen snapshots can contain images of e-mails or proof of activities that might be incriminating.
iPhone photos are embedded with GEO tags and identifying information, meaning that photos posted online might not only include GPS coordinates of where the picture was taken and the serial number of the phone that took it.
Even more information is stored by the applications themselves, including the user’s browser history. That data is meant in part to direct custom-tailored advertisements to the user, but experts said that some of it could prove useful to police.
Clearing out user histories isn’t enough to clean the device of that data. With the iPhone, even if it’s in the deleted bin, it may still be in the database. Much is contained deep within the phone.
Most iPhone users agree to let the device locate them so they can use fully the phone’s mapping functions, as well as various global positioning system applications. The free application Urbanspoon is primarily designed to help users locate nearby restaurants. Yet the data stored there might not only help police pinpoint where a suspect was during a crime.
Phone call histories and text messages most useful in homicide cases.
The iPhone logs everything that you type in to learn autocorrect" so that it can correct a user’s typing mistakes. Apple doesn’t store that cache very securely. Someone with know-how could recover months of typing in the order in which it was typed, even if the e-mail or text it was part of has long since been deleted.
The courts have treated mobile phones like a within-reach container that police can search the same way they can check items in a glove box or cigarette pack.
However, the Ohio Supreme Court in 2009 ruled to bar warrantless searches of cell phone data. That case is being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Avoid Phishing Sites
During a three-month study of its global malware database, Panda Security found on average 57,000 new Web sites created each week with the aim of exploiting a brand name in order to steal information that can be used to drain peoples’ bank accounts.
About 80 percent of those were phishing sites designed to trick people into entering their login credentials or other information on what they believed to be a legitimate bank or other Web site.
The remainder were URLs associated with command-and-control servers used in Western Union-related e-mail phishing attacks that trick people into opening an attachment that downloads a Windows-based data-stealing Trojan.
The study found that 375 high-profile brand names were being used for the fraud, with eBay (23 percent) and Western Union (21 percent) together comprising 44 percent of all the malicious Web sites discovered.
Rounding out the top 10 list of exploited brands were: Visa, United Services Automobile Association, HSBC, Amazon, Bank of America, PayPal, Internal Revenue Service, and Bendigo Bank (Australia).
For the phishers, banks were obviously the most popular choice to mimic, at 65 percent of the total, followed by online stores and auction sites, investment funds and stockbrokers, government organizations and payment platforms.
How the attacks work
Typically, phishing attacks arrive in an e-mail message that looks like it comes from a popular bank or other institution. The link directs to a fake site where the user is prompted to provide information like login credentials.
It might sound like a lot of work creating all the new fake Web sites, but actually it can be done fairly quickly by copying the source code of the Web site they want to fake.
And there are toolkits to help do this.
And there is a phishing attack targeting Bank of America customers that downloads malware on the victim’s computer that adds additional fields to the bank login page asking for debit or credit card number and PIN and sends that information back to the criminals, he said.
Unlike the Trojan attack, which targets Windows users, most phishing attacks designed to trick a user into revealing information affect all computer users regardless of what operating system they are using.
Be careful what you tweet
Nothing said online is really private, says Bill Thompson
Online tools and services such as Twitter and Facebook create a social space that encourages informality, rapid responses and the sort of conversation that typically takes place between friends in contexts that are either private or public-private, like the street, pub or cafe.
Unfortunately, online interaction has other characteristics which are very different from those of a casual conversation in a cafe.
Not least the fact that many services make comments visible to large numbers of people and search engines ensure that a permanent record is kept of every inane observation, spiteful aside or potentially libelous comment on a respected public figure.
Tweeting in haste may leave you to repent at leisure”
Able to unplug from work while you’re on vacation?
An Expedia.com survey from earlier this summer found that nearly a third of workers — up from about 25 percent the previous year — admitted to checking their work e-mail or voicemail while sitting by the pool, hiking in the hills, or otherwise trying to take some time off.
The rise in connected vacationers could explain another worrying statistic from last month’s Expedia survey: the 55 percent of workers who say they’re not "feeling rejuvenated" after they come back from their vacations.
I am in the third who check email when on vacation….using a Blackberry.
Do you check your work e-mail while you’re on vacation? How about your office voicemail?
Shake to Charge Batteries
With the introduction of lithium-ion rechargeable batteries many gadgets have moved away from using AA and AAA batteries.
But for certain devices e.g. a TV remote, these one use batteries are still the norm.
Although rechargeable versions of such batteries exist, most people still rely on using the standard one use versions and throwing them away, which is very wasteful.
Brother Industries may have come up with an alternative for low-power devices, however.
A new Vibration-power Generating Battery (VpGB) has been created which can be produced in both AA and AAA sizes. Unlike those batteries though, it does not contain a certain amount of energy which gets discharged and then becomes useless. Instead, shaking the battery generates power which can then be used immediately.
So with a VpGB in your remote, all you need do is shake the remote and then use as normal. The battery won’t ever need replacing, and therefore there is no waste until the remote’s life is over.
VpGB’s can’t replace standard batteries completely, but for any device that only needs power occasionally, and consumes no more than 100mW (AAA) or 180mW (AA), they are perfect.
The VpGB is set to be demonstrated at the Techno-frontier 2010 show held from July 21 to 23, 2010.
Solar Powered Plane Stays up 7 Days
The solar powered aircraft, named Zephyr, has achieved a new record. ..staying up for 7 days.
The craft took off from the US Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona at 1440 BST (0640 local time) last Friday and is still in the air.
Its non-stop operation, day and night, means it has now gone five times longer than the official mark recognized by the world air sports federation.
Zephyr is basically the first ‘eternal. Zephyr has been under development for a number of years at Qinetiq.
Solar-powered high-altitude long-endurance (Hale) UAVs are expected to have a wide range of applications in the future.
The military will want to use them as reconnaissance and communications platforms.
Civilian and scientific programs will equip them with small payloads for Earth observation duties.
The latest version of Zephyr is now 50% bigger than its predecessors with a wingspan of 22 meters.
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ELO POINT SPREAD
Buffalo 35% 19
Houston -4.5 65% 22
Tennessee 31% 20
New England -5.5 69% 13
Sunday, Jan. 5
Minnesota 23% 26
New Orleans -8.5 77% 20
Seattle 31% 17
Philadelphia -5.5 69% 9
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5 p.m. Eastern
RAPTOR SPREAD
Timberwolves 20%
Rockets -8.5 80%
Bulls 32%
Pistons -5 68%
Pelicans 19%
Celtics -9 81%
Lakers 47%
Thunder -1 53%
76ers 38%
Mavericks -3 62%
Cavaliers 7%
Nuggets -16 93%
Bucks -3 62%
Trail Blazers 38%
Sunday, Jan. 12
3:30 p.m. Eastern
Heat -6 73%
Knicks 27%
Jazz -2 59%
Wizards 41%
Hawks 38%
Nets -3 62%
Warriors 22%
Grizzlies -8 78%
Spurs 23%
Raptors -7.5 77%
Hornets 17%
Suns -10 83%
Clippers 42%
Nuggets -2 58%
Monday, Jan. 13
Pelicans -2 57%
Pistons 43%
76ers PK 50%
Pacers 50%
Celtics -11 85%
Thunder 38%
Timberwolves -3 62%
Trail Blazers -11 86%
Magic 41%
Kings -2 59%
Lakers -15 92%
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Suns 50%
Hawks PK 50%
Jazz -4.5 67%
Nets 33%
Grizzlies 32%
Knicks 5%
Bucks -18 95%
Clippers -16.5 94%
Mavericks -5.5 72%
Wednesday, Jan. 15
76ers -12 88%
Celtics -11.5 86%
Heat -7.5 76%
Raptors 47%
Thunder -0.5 53%
Bulls -1 54%
Hornets 7%
Kings 46%
Suns -4 65%
Celtics 20%
Bucks -8.5 80%
Jazz 42%
76ers -10.5 85%
Pacers -3 62%
Cavaliers 24%
Heat 33%
Spurs -5.5 70%
Clippers -1 53%
Celtics -7.5 77%
Hawks -2 57%
76ers -6.5 73%
Bulls -4.5 68%
Raptors -1 54%
Warriors -0.5 52%
Jazz -10 83%
Nuggets -9.5 82%
Wizards -6 72%
Bulls 9%
Bucks -14.5 91%
Pelicans -0.5 52%
Cavaliers -6.5 73%
Rockets -8 78%
Magic -2 58%
Nuggets 44%
Timberwolves -1.5 56%
Jazz -10.5 85%
Trail Blazers -6.5 73%
Magic -0.5 52%
Lakers -10.5 85%
Suns -3.5 64%
Lakers -2.5 60%
Pistons -1.5 55%
Pacers -0.5 51%
Mavericks 35%
Nets -0.5 53%
Cavaliers -4 66%
76ers -1 53%
Rockets 39%
Clippers -4.5 67%
Grizzlies -2.5 59%
Trail Blazers -3 61%
Hornets -4.5 67%
Raptors -11.5 87%
Kings PK 50%
Clippers -13 89%
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Monday, Jan. 6
Mavericks -10.5 84%
Kings -8.5 79%
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Warriors 8%
Rockets -10 84%
Thunder PK 51%
Nuggets -15.5 92%
Raptors -12 87%
NFL- Divisional round
Minnesota 33%
San Francisco -5 67%
Tennessee 13%
Baltimore -13 87%
Houston 17%
Kansas City -11 83%
Seattle 26%
Green Bay -7.5 74%
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The 10 best performances of the 2019 road season
We take a look at the performances that left us in awe in 2019.
10. Marianne Vos, La Course
Marianne Vos wins La Course 2019 (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
2019 was the year that Marianne Vos emerged from her relative slumber to return to something like her very best. Perhaps her victories weren’t quite in the swashbuckling manner of her peak years, but she did establish a habit of winning through a mixture of sprints and punchy late accelerations, best epitomised by her devastating acceleration to win La Course.
With 400 metres to go Vos burst out of the peloton, catching Amanda Spratt (Mitchelton-Scott) – who had moments earlier still seemed capable of surviving – in a flash, then sprinting all the way to the finish line without anyone else getting anywhere near her. She had time to sit up, celebrate, and still finish several seconds ahead of everyone else.
9. Remco Evenepoel, Clásica San Sebastián
Remco Evenepoel at the Clásica San Sebastián 2019 (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
If the peloton had maybe underestimated Remco Evenepoel before the junior sensation made his WorldTour debut at San Sebastián, they certainly won’t anymore after what happened in that race. When he attacked with Toms Skujiņš 20km from the finish, it initially was interpreted as a covering move in service of his more senior team-mates, with little urgency shown by the favourites for the race to chase them down.
Fast forward half an hour, however, and Evenepoel was crossing the line with his arms aloft and not another rider in sight, having used the diesel engine that would see him win the European time trial title a week later and silver at the Worlds a month later to drop Skujiņš and solo to victory.
8. Thomas De Gendt, Tour de France stage eight
Thomas De Gendt wins stage eight of the 2019 Tour de France (Sunada)
Every year the breakaway specialist-par excellence Thomas De Gendt produces at least one of the season’s best rides, and two of his wins from 2019 could easily have made this list. Ultimately we went for his triumph at the Tour de France over the Volta a Catalunya stage he won by over two-and-a-half-minutes due to the unmatched prestige of the race and considerable calibre of the opposition.
De Gendt himself ranks this as one of his very best, perhaps better even than his famous success on the Stelvio seven years ago, and it’s easy to see why. From the moment he slipped into the breakaway at the start of the day to when he crossed the finish line five hours later, he was forced to dig deep, first battling with his breakaway companion Alessandro De Marchi over relentlessly undulating terrain, then holding off a chasing group of stars to seal a typically hardy victory .
7. Annemiek van Vleuten, Giro Rosa stage five
Annemiek van Vleuten on stage five of the 2019 Gior Rosa (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images)
Annemiek van Vleuten wasted no time in making her move on the queen stage of the Giro Rosa in June. After landslides forced a redesigned route that removed the Passo di Gavia, the Dutchwoman was determined to make the very most of the climbing that did remain, and attacked from the very bottom of the revised finishing climb, the Passo Fraele.
She immediately opened up a gap, which got bigger and bigger throughout the climb, and she eventually reached the summit with a huge advantage of nearly three minutes. That such a crushing ride does not even rank as Van Vleuten’s best this year (more on that later) demonstrates just what an exceptional 2019 she had.
6. Mathieu van der Poel, Tour of Flanders
Mathieu van der Poel will not ride the 2019 Paris-Roubaix (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)
Finishing fourth on debut at the Tour of Flanders, one of the world’s toughest races, is a fine achievement in itself, but that result alone doesn’t tell half the story of what Mathieu van der Poel did that day. At 60km from the finish, the Dutchman had a lapse in concentration while looking to dismount for a mechanical, tumbling over the handlebars and hitting the tarmac hard.
It looked like his race was over there and then, and he spent a considerable amount of time nursing his injuries before remounting. However, he refused to give up, and demonstrated extraordinary resilience to slowly work his way back up the field to eventually rejoin the group of favourites, and sprint for fourth. Without the crash, it’s fair to say that he probably would have won the race by a country mile.
5. Tadej Pogačar, Vuelta a España stage 20
Tadej Pogačar wins stage 20 of the Vuelta a España 2019 (Oscar del Pozo/AFP/Getty Images)
A star was born in 2019 in the form of Tadej Pogačar, and his star-making ride came on the penultimate day of the Vuelta a España. The 20-year-old Slovenian had already wowed everyone on his Grand Tour debut by winning two stages to place fifth overall going into the stage, but he wasn’t done there.
Showing considerable ambition as well as bold endeavour, he caught everyone off guard by attacking with almost 40km still to ride, and somehow – despite having for the first time in his career accumulated three whole weeks of racing in his young legs – managed to distance all the other GC riders to not only win the stage, but leap all the way up to third overall.
4. Julian Alaphilippe, Tour de France stage 14
Geraint Thomas and Julian Alaphilippe on the slopes of the Tourmalet (Photo: Yuzuru SUNADA)
Many of Julian Alalphilippe’s performances could have made this list – his late attack to win Milan-San Remo, his untouchable sprint up the Mur de Huy to win Flèche Wallonne, and an unexpected Tour de France time trial victory in a discipline that had been perceived as a weakness.
But the one ride that we think best reflects his combative spirit was his defence of the yellow jersey on the Col du Tourmalet. He had already defied the odds on La Planche des Belles Filles and the aforementioned time trial to retain the overall lead, but going wheel-to-wheel with the peloton’s establishment of climbers on one of the world’s most iconic climbs to finish second behind Thibaut Pinot at the summit was his zenith.
3. Chloe Dygart, World Championships elite women’s time trial
Chloe Dygert at the UCI Road World Championships elite women’s time trial in Yorkshire (Sunada)
Heading into the women’s time trial at the Yorkshire Worlds this year, 22-year-old prodigy Chloe Dygart had been touted as a potential contender on the basis of her exploits on the track and in domestic road time trials. But no-one was prepared for the extent to which she would trounce the field on this blustery day in Harrogate.
The young American produced one of the all-time great performances against the clock, defeating runner-up Anna van der Breggen by 1-33, the biggest ever margin in an individual Worlds time trial, and passing a whole seven different riders who started out on the course before her. Whatever she goes on to achieve in the future, this extraordinary ride will live long in the memory.
2. Mathieu van der Poel, Amstel Gold Race
Mathieu van der Poel wins the 2019 Amstel Gold Race (BELGA / SUNADA)
Prior to Amstel Gold Race, we’d seen enough of cyclocross superstar Mathieu van der Poel to know that he was going to be good on the road. We just didn’t realise he was this good.
In just one race the 24-year-old seemed to rewrite the laws of what was possible in road racing. Received wisdom has it that anyone foolhardy enough to chase down a breakaway on their own without the help of any of the riders around him would find himself too tired to triumph come the finishing sprint.
However, the reverse happened in this case – instead of Van der Poel, who was doing all the pulling, it was the riders clinging onto his wheel who had nothing left at the finish, allowing the Dutchman to pull-off a jaw-dropping victory. It was a performance that whet the appetite for what he might go on to achieve in the future.
1. Annemiek van Vleuten, World Championships elite women’s road race
Annemiek van Vleuten wins the Yorkshire World Championships women’s road race (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Winning from a solo attack 100km from the finish in any circumstances would be enough to make headlines. To do so in the biggest race of the season, with some of the best riders in the world chasing you down on relentlessly challenging terrain, is to put in a performance for the ages.
“All day I thought it was super stupid, what I was doing,” Annemiek van Vleuten admitted after pulling off her remarkable feat in Yorkshire, yet what initially looked at best a decoy move in service of her teammates and at worst an overamibitous folly turned out to be a masterstroke, as Van Vleuten kept going and going to ultimatley win by over two minutes.
Three months on, you still feel that the enormity of her achievement hasn’t quite sunk in, but there will be plenty of time to reflect next season as the Dutchwoman proudly sports the rainbow jersey.
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NHL rumors 2019-20: Will Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators be early sellers?
The NHL is under its annual holiday roster freeze until 12:01 a.m. ET on Dec. 28. With the Feb. 24 trade deadline only two months away, non-contending clubs will be targeted by playoff hopefuls attempting to bolster their rosters with rental players.
Here’s a look at five clubs that could soon become early sellers in the trade market.
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Mired at the bottom of the standings, the once-mighty Red Wings have more rebuilding ahead of them. First-year general manager Steve Yzerman made a couple of early-season additions by acquiring Robby Fabbri from St. Louis and Brendan Perlini from Chicago. Given his club’s ongoing difficulties, he could be motivated to get an early start shedding players who no longer fit into his plans.
Unrestricted free agents like defensemen Mike Green and Trevor Daley are obvious trade candidates. Center Andreas Athanasiou could be another; he’s a restricted free agent with arbitration rights whose production is well down from last season’s career-best 30-goal performance.
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Having traded former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall last week to the Arizona Coyotes, Devils GM Ray Shero might not be done dealing. While he’s dismissed the notion that the Hall trade signaled the start of another rebuild, he could shop one or two pending UFAs before the trade deadline.
Defensemen Sami Vatanen and Andy Greene, along with winger Wayne Simmonds, fall into that category. There’s also talk winger Miles Wood could be available. He’s signed through 2020-21 with an affordable $2.75-million annual salary-cap hit.
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The Kings’ Stanley Cup glory years are well behind them. Attempts at quick fixes, such as the 2018 signing of aging winger Ilya Kovalchuk, ended in failure. Last week, they and Kovalchuk mutually agreed to terminate his contract.
With the Kings in need of a long-overdue rebuild, free agents such as Tyler Toffoli, Trevor Lewis and Kyle Clifford could soon hit the trade block. Rival clubs could come calling about defenseman Alec Martinez once he returns from injury. Signed through next season with an annual average value of $4 million, he’ll draw interest from teams seeking blueline depth beyond this season.
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Another former champion fallen on tough times, the Blackhawks’ efforts at rebuilding are hampered by having too many veterans carrying expensive, almost untradeable contracts. GM Stan Bowman could be forced to peddle a couple of pending free agents.
Defenseman Erik Gustafsson isn’t expected to be re-signed and regularly pops up in this season’s rumor mill. Bowman will have to choose between re-signing long-time starting goalie Corey Crawford or 2019 Vezina Trophy finalist Robin Lehner. One of them could be shopped in the coming weeks.
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The rebuilding Senators are more competitive than expected this season. They’re getting good results from talented youngsters including Thomas Chabot and Brady Tkachuk and reclamation projects like winger Anthony Duclair.
While the Sens appear to have a bright future, they could be forced to shop some pending free agents. Topping the list is leading scorer Jean-Gabriel Pageau, whose speed and two-way skills make him an attractive trade target for playoff contenders. Center Vaclav Namestnikov and blueliners Dylan DeMelo and Mark Borowiecki could also draw interest.
Australian Open prize pool jumps to $49 million, biggest gains for early rounds
MELBOURNE- The prize pool for the 2020 Australian Open has been boosted by 14% to A$71 million (37.9 million pounds), organisers said on Tuesday, with the biggest gains for players exiting in the early rounds
Players losing in the first round of qualifying at the year’s first Grand Slam will take home A$20,000, up by a third from last year, while singles players who exit in the first round of the main draw will earn A$90,000, a jump of 20%.
Before the start of the 2018 Australian Open, Serb champion Novak Djokovic had to distance himself from media reports that he had pushed for a revolt over the way revenues from the four Grand Slams were distributed to help reward a larger group of players.
“We have long been committed to improving the pay and conditions for a deeper pool of international tennis players,” tournament director Craig Tiley said in a statement, noting that overall prize money has more than tripled since 2007.
“This year … we pushed to reward players competing early in the tournament in both singles and doubles.”
The 2020 women’s and men’s singles champions will receive smaller increases in prize money, with both winners taking home A$4.12 million, up $20,000.
Players can usually secure a main draw appearance in the tournament, which starts on Jan. 20, by having a ranking in the top 100.
Naomi Osaka of Japan is the reigning women’s singles champion at the Australian Open while Djokovic claimed a record seventh title by defeating great rival Rafa Nadal in the 2019 final.
In a report published last year, an International Review Panel commissioned to address betting-related and other integrity issues said that players in the lowest tiers were susceptible to being corrupted because of the difficulty of making a living, with only 250-350 players earning enough money to break even.
The International Tennis Federation last week announced a series of measures as part of its fight against corruption in the sport’s lower levels.
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Formula 1: 2019 season in review
Just days away from the new year of 2020, let’s take one final look at everything the 2019 Formula 1 season had to offer.
It has been close to a month since the 2019 Formula 1 season came to an end on Sunday, December 1, but with just days remaining before the calendar flips to 2020, let’s take one final look at what this past season had to offer.
The 2019 season consisted of 21 races, which tied the all-time record that was set in the 2016 season and then first matched in the 2018 season, and it resulted in Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton winning yet another championship. Once again, he locked up the world title with three races remaining on the calendar.
The 34-year-old Briton has now won three consecutive championships, all in decisive fashion, and he has won five of the six titles that have been decided since the V6 turbo hybrid era began back in 2014, only slightly failing to win the 2016 title in a five-point defeat to teammate Nico Rosberg.
As a result, Hamilton is now a six-time champion, bringing him to within one title of Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of seven, a record that he is favored to match in 2020.
With another 11-win season in 2019, the third of his career and the second in a row, and a sixth straight season with at least nine victories, Hamilton is also poised to break Schumacher’s all-time wins record next year. Hamilton has now taken the checkered flag on 84 occasions, while Schumacher managed to do so 91 times over the course of his legendary career.
Aside of Hamilton, four other drivers won at least one race in the 2019 season, with three of them winning multiple races. While Hamilton tied his career-high single-season win total, the three drivers who won multiple races all set new career-highs in wins.
Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas won four races after entering the season with three career wins, all in the 2017 season, while Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen won three races after entering the season with five career wins and a career-high of two in a single season.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc entered the season with a career-high finish of sixth place, as he spent his rookie season in 2018 driving for Sauber before receiving a promotion to Ferrari to replace 2007 champion Kimi Raikkonen ahead of the 2019 campaign. He won two races to become the first first-time winner since Verstappen in 2016, beating teammate Sebastian Vettel, who won just one.
Mercedes dominated the constructor standings, finishing well clear of Ferrari and Red Bull Racing with 15 victories compared to their three apiece. Their constructor title was their sixth in a row and made them the second team in Formula 1 history to win six in a row; Ferrari won six in a row from 1999 to 2004.
McLaren and McLaren’s Carlos Sainz Jr. won the unofficial “best of the rest” constructor and driver titles, respectively, and Sainz did it with a sixth place finish in the standings, not a seventh.
This is because of what happened with Red Bull Racing’s second seat throughout the season. Looking at entry totals, this seat would have finished sixth in the driver standings. However, after 12 races, Red Bull Racing promoted rookie Alexander Albon from sister team Toro Rosso to replace the struggling Pierre Gasly.
Sainz, Gasly and Albon all ended up finishing within just four points of one another (96-95-92). The second Red Bull Racing seat accounted for 139 of the 187 points scored by Gasly and Albon.
Ironically, it was Gasly who ended up finishing in the best position that a “best of the rest” driver has finished since Raikkonen won the 2013 season opener driving for Lotus, and he did so after being demoted back to Toro Rosso with a second place finish in the Brazilian Grand Prix.
In total, “best of the rest” drivers secured three podium finishes in 2019, up from just one in 2018. Toro Rosso’s Daniil Kvyat finished in third place in the German Grand Prix while Sainz drove from last (20th) to third in the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Albon did finish as the highest rookie in the driver standings in eighth place. McLaren’s Lando Norris, Alfa Romeo Racing’s Antonio Giovinazzi and Williams’ George Russell finished in 11th, 17th and 20th, respectively, although Russell had a dominant season over teammate Robert Kubica that is not at all reflected by his position as the sport’s only scoreless driver.
The 2020 Formula 1 season is scheduled to get underway on Sunday, March 15 with the Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Albert Park, Melbourne, Australia. What does the 2020 season, which is slated to feature a record 22 races, have in store?
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“We have to keep calm, we’re working on it” – Insider updates on Manchester United exit
The biggest transfer deals take time, patience and a lot of work before they can be completed and that is certainly the case for Paul Pogba.
Real Madrid want to sign him this summer, with Zinedine Zidane having identified the Frenchman as the ideal signing for his summer rebuild.
The problem is that Manchester United aren’t willing to let Pogba go on the cheap, despite the fact he’s made it clear he wants to leave Old Trafford and his agent, Mino Raiola, is pushing hard for it to happen.
As a result, his potential move has become a bonafide saga already and given the Spanish transfer window doesn’t close until September there’s plenty of time for further developments.
AS cover the whole affair in their latest edition and even have quotes from an insider to explain what’s going on.
The newspaper explains that Real Madrid are confident of getting a deal for Pogba done by August 8th, which is the Premier League’s new deadline, although the source explains that: “It could last until late August … why not?”
Real Madrid and Raiola have the whole affair planned out and part of that was Pogba and Raiola putting the pressure on Manchester United with their quotes to the media about him wanting to leave.
Madrid will now wait until August to make their first offer for the Frenchman and if that fails, ‘could then make an attempt later that month’. If they cannot get Pogba before August 8th they will ‘reorganise their strategy’ and keep trying or look at alternatives.
Manchester United want at least €200m for Pogba and are looking at replacements, namely Bruno Fernandes, Christian Eriksen or Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and AS believe that shows they are willing to do a deal.
Madrid ‘would not pay more than 150 in any case’ and, are now focusing on getting rid of players such as Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez so they can comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.
A source said to be close to Pogba is quoted as saying: “We have to keep calm, we are working on it.”
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But the subsequent publication of the book and his reputation as a groundbreaker did nothing to appease his demons.
Because of his subsequent heroin addiction, it took Clark 10 years to complete Teenage Lust, which was finally published in An autobiography of his teenage years, it comprised more raw images of drug use and adolescent sex, as well as portraits of young hustlers working Times Square in New York, with a little of the edginess leavened by family snapshots and portraits. Intriguingly, his mother was a studio photographer who specialised in mother-and-baby portraits.
It is a more thoughtful book, but it also prefigures Clark's seeming obsession with the wayward lives of teenagers, which has since become the central theme of his films, most controversially Kids, and later books like 's Los Angeles Vol 1 , in which he trails a bunch of skater kids from Compton, east Los Angeles.
It seems a long way from Tulsa. There was no judgment, no moral point of view in his early work: But they still disturb viewers today because of that — and because they depict suburban America; this wasn't a blighted inner-city picture, but the kids next door.
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One of Clark's images, of a young girl grinning as she gleefully squirts liquid from a syringe, has never left me. He was more instinctively sure of himself when he was young and actually living what he was photographing, even as his doggedly self-destructive life spiralled out of control.
Tulsa, for all its voyeuristic charge, was made in extreme circumstances by a driven young man whose life lurched from one drama to the next: When I pushed him on why he was so self-destructive, Clark fell uncharacteristically silent, then mentioned his abiding feeling of being ignored and unloved by his father as a child.
A classic Freudian drama, then, played out in extremis by a lost boy who, for a long time, was intent on self-obliteration.
And yet he survived, like Nan Goldin after him, by picking up a camera and shooting the chaos of his crazy life — even as he wanted to do anything but that. Topics Photography Sean O'Hagan on photography.
Intriguingly, his mother was a studio photographer who specialised in mother-and-baby portraits. It is a more thoughtful book, but it also prefigures Clark's seeming obsession with the wayward lives of teenagers, which has since become the central theme of his films, most controversially Kids, and later books like 's Los Angeles Vol 1 , in which he trails a bunch of skater kids from Compton, east Los Angeles.
It seems a long way from Tulsa. There was no judgment, no moral point of view in his early work: these kids all look like they're simply having a good time, as they shoot up or point guns at one another.
But they still disturb viewers today because of that — and because they depict suburban America; this wasn't a blighted inner-city picture, but the kids next door. Courtesy the artist and Luhring Augustine, New York One of Clark's images, of a young girl grinning as she gleefully squirts liquid from a syringe, has never left me.
He was more instinctively sure of himself when he was young and actually living what he was photographing, even as his doggedly self-destructive life spiralled out of control. Tulsa, for all its voyeuristic charge, was made in extreme circumstances by a driven young man whose life lurched from one drama to the next: intravenous amphetamine use at 16, a brief spell in art school in New York at 18, a two-year stint in the US army in Vietnam, and a return to Tulsa at 20, where he lived with a prostitute and graduated to heroin.
When I pushed him on why he was so self-destructive, Clark fell uncharacteristically silent, then mentioned his abiding feeling of being ignored and unloved by his father as a child.
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A classic Freudian drama, then, played out in extremis by a lost boy who, for a long time, was intent on self-obliteration. And yet he survived, like Nan Goldin after him, by picking up a camera and shooting the chaos of his crazy life — even as he wanted to do anything but that.When censorship actually stamps.
His version of photojournalism refuses to picture his subjects. Beyond this the question of delinquency changes or expands by the end of the book to become something like a sense of national delinquency. When I was 16 I started shooting valo.
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25 Interesting And Fascinating Facts About Almonds
Almonds are edible seeds that come from the almond tree. Almond trees are native to the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent and North Africa. Historians argue that almonds are one of the earliest cultivated foods. Take a look below for 25 more interesting and fascinating facts about almonds.
1. Almonds are mentioned in the Bible. They were a prized ingredient in breads that were served to Egypt’s pharaohs.
2. Explorers ate almonds while traveling the Silk Road between Asia and the Mediterranean. Not long after that, almond trees flourished in the Mediterranean, especially in Spain and Italy.
3. The almond tree was brought to California from Spain in the mid 1700s by the Franciscan Padres.
4. Almond grows best in Mediterranean climates with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters.
5. Almonds have a long storage life and they can be refrigerated for up to 2 years. The longer shelf life is because they’re rich in Vitamin E.
6. In India, almonds are considered as “brain food” for kids.
7. They have flavonoid, like broccoli and green tea, so they can be very nourishing for your skin.
8. It takes 1000 pounds of almonds to make 1 pint of almond oil.
9. Chocolate manufacturers use around 40% of the world’s total almonds in making different types of chocolate.
10. The outer shells of almonds aren’t eaten by humans but they are used as cattle feed all over the world.
11. There are about 30 different types of almonds, however, only 10 of them are produced for human consumption.
12. Almonds are referred to as nuts but they’re not true nuts from a botanical point of view. Botanically, they’re a stone fruit that’s related to cherries, plums, peaches and apricots.
13. They’re an excellent source of several B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, phosphorus, iron and magnesium. They also have zinc, selenium, copper and niacin.
14. Almond flour combined with sugar or honey as marzipan is often used as a gluten free alternative to wheat flour in cooking and baking.
15. Blanched kernels are used to make almond butter, which is the best alternative for people who have a peanut allergy.
16. Almond milk is a plant milk manufactured from almonds with a creamy texture and a nutty taste. It has no cholesterol or lactose and it’s often consumed by lactose intolerant people or people who want to avoid dairy products, like vegans.
17. Bitter almonds can have between 4 and 9 milligrams of hydrogen cyanide per almond and contain 42 times higher amounts of cyanide than the trave levels found in sweet almonds.
18. Historically, almond syrup was an emulsion of sweet and bitter almonds. However, due to the cyanide found in bitter almonds, modern syrups tend to only be produced from sweet almonds.
19. California produces more than 80% of the world’s almonds.
20. The pollination of California’s almonds is the largest annual managed pollination even in the world, with close to 1 million hives, which is nearly half of all beehives in the United States, being trucked in February to the almond groves. A lot of the pollination is managed by pollination brokers, who contract with migratory beekeepers from at least 49 states for the event.
21. Almonds are members of the rose family and are sometimes called, “the queen of the rose family.”
22. In the Hebrew Bible, the almond was a symbol of watchfulness and promise due to its early flowering.
23. Christian symbolism often uses almond branches as a symbol of the Virgin Birth of Jesus. Paintings and icons often include almond shaped haloes encircling the Christ Child and as a symbol of Mary.
24. The Romans showered newlyweds with almonds as a fertility charm.
25. The Chinese consider the almond as a symbol of enduring sadness and female beauty.
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FOX TV Covers Premiere of “Trace Amounts” at the TCL Chinese Theater
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(EDITOR’S NOTE: Trace Amounts is NOT an “anti-vaccine” documentary.)
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‘Trace Amounts’: The Debate Over Vaccination
By: Hal Eisner, Reporter
There are two sides to every story, but in this case each side believes there is no debate as evidenced from comments on my Facebook page. Allen Chen writes “There is no demonstrable link between vaccines and autism. The science is clear.” Bruce Shannahoff countered “The CDC is guilty of cooking the books on their 2004 study of MMR and autism.” Two opinions from very different perspectives about MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella shots), flu vaccines and other innoculations.
It is with that backdrop that I went to Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theater for a screening of the documentary “Trace Amounts.” It’s billed as an investigative documentary that explores the connection between mercury in vaccines and autism. We watched as people went into the theater. How many were “resisters” who believe in resisting vaccinations of any kind. Quite a few.
Tim Schwartz said he was a resister because “the things they put in the shots are really bad.”
Resister Amy Hanson said she is a resister because I have a son who has autism that was caused by his MMR.”
Even 18-year-old Bre Alvarado told me “I really don’t agree with all the ingredients that are in shots.”
The ingredient that concerns Robert Kennedy, Jr, author of “Thimerosal – Let The Science Speak For Itself” is thimerosal.
He says it has mercury, is toxic and he doesn’t understand why people just want to believe the government when it says there is no link between vaccines and autism. Kennedy told me, “we know that it’s causing an epidemic of ADD, ADHD, speech delay, language delay. The CDC says that one our of every six American children is affected by some kind of neurological disorder. We’ve never had that in American history. The sickest generation of American kids ever.”
Eric Gladen directed the movie “Trace Amounts”. I asked him why are people resistent to immunizations. He said, “I think we are in situation now that parents are concerned. There has been a lot of misinformation out there where they’re connecting vaccines and autism.” He hopes his movie will help people learn more about the debate.
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‘Major boost’ for construction
Ciaran Naidoo, Tuesday, April 9th, 2019
In a major boost for construction projects in the West Midlands, Sandwell Council and Birmingham City Council will officially have signed a Unite Charter today (April 9) protecting construction workers.
The Charter ensures that conditions for workers on construction projects under the councils’ control meet the highest standards.
Construction firms planning to work on council building projects will now need to adhere to the new Construction Charter. The Charter commits to working with Unite in order to achieve the highest standards in respect of direct employment status, health & safety, standards of work, apprenticeship training and the implementation of appropriate nationally agreed terms and conditions of employment.
Annmarie Kilcline, Unite regional secretary for the West Midlands said, “Today marks a major boost for construction workers in the West Midlands. Birmingham and Sandwell councils are doing the right thing by signing up to Unite’s Construction Charter.
“The right to speak out on issues and be paid a fair rate for the job is vital. The Charter means there will be no blacklisting of workers. It also protects workers from bogus self-employment by ensuring construction workers are directly employed. The Charter also helps local workers to operate in a safe environment including giving them the rights to raise health and safety issues without fear.”
Leader of Birmingham City Council Cllr Ian Ward added,”Birmingham is currently going through an exciting period of construction and regeneration that will shape this city and the lives of our citizens for generations to come.
“The construction industry is right at the heart of building that brighter future for the people of Birmingham and we’re delighted to be working with Unite to ensure that our construction projects meet the highest standards for workers and for residents.”
Councillor Steve Trow, leader of Sandwell Council, noted, “This is an important charter which confirms the council’s support and commitment to staff, residents and businesses in Sandwell on issues that matter to them.”
In Birmingham there are major regeneration projects currently underway or are in the pipeline including Birmingham Smithfield, Curzon Masterplan, Langley Sustainable Urban Extension and Peddimore employment development and the Commonwealth Games Athletes’ Village.
In the West Midlands, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Dudley councils have signed Unite’s Construction Charter.
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Vinteract Media is the Wedding and Commercial work of filmmaker Ben Kavanagh
Raised in the scenic countryside of Co. Kerry Ireland, Ben had an abundance of visual spectacle to inspire him. Through his films and music videos, he now aims to create equally stunning works of art, combining striking imagery and captivating narratives.
Through his weddings and commercial videos, he now aims to create equally stunning works of art, combining striking imagery and captivating narratives. Ben’s award-winning works have been screened both nationally and internationally.
For Ben’s artistic output, visit www.benkavanagh.com
“Ben Kavanagh is a creative talent with incredible drive and ambition. His work for Dingle international Film Festival was exceptional and delivered with great speed and efficiency. I highly recommend Ben.”
–Maurice Galway, Director of Dingle Film Festival
“The work Ben has undertaken for us resulted in a huge response on social media. We received great feedback from his videos throughout the county. We will continue to work with Ben in promoting Kerry Hospice.”
–Andrea O’Donoghue, Assistant Pro at The Kerry Hospice Foundation
“Ben Kavanagh is an extremely talented, professional, versatile and capable young filmmaker that unusually is both creative and diligent. Ben worked with us during the summer months of 2016 as an editing assistant on our upcoming feature documentary and we look forward to continuing to work with Ben in the future.”
-Alex Fegan, Director of Older Than Ireland & The Irish Pub
Ben is a gifted cinematographer and beautifully captured our wedding. He is genius editor who wove together all those magical images in to a spellbinding video that has us crying and laughing every time we watch it.
Ben was practically invisible on the day, as well as polite, courteous and discreet. He did his homework prior to the wedding, scouting the venues and making sure he knew who the key family members were.
We thoroughly recommend Ben, and can’t thank him enough for our magical wedding video.
-Don O’Neil, World Renowned Fashion Designer, Pascal Guillermie, Floral Designer
Ben is a pleasure to work with, patient and considerate, with a keen eye. Ben already exhibits a talent for cinematography and story telling, conceiving ideas and fully realising these through his use of camera work, sound recording and editing. I have no doubt that he is one to watch.
–Patrick O’Neil, Director of The Uncountable Laughter of The Sea
Ben’s work is fresh & innovative while evoking the emotion of a much more seasoned professional. Working with Ben is easy – he listens to my requirements, makes suggestions & fulfils a brief very efficiently. He edits footage fast & makes adjustments without question. He shoots with ease & deals very well with clients no matter what the situation. I had him shoot with me while working on 2 photo shoots in the last 6 months (one a wedding), and his manner was impeccable. That is as important to me as the footage itself.
As a photographer I’m pretty fussy and he never failed to change things to suit me.
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Wastewater or Chemically Cleaned Water, that’s Today’s Norm
by Sam Kneller | Oct 3, 2017 | > Read Audit otU online, 3. Water - Pure? | 0 comments
Bathing and cleansing in wastewater–what a paradox. Unfortunately a reality in poorer countries around the world. Is the glass half-full or half-empty?
Wastewater, cremations… Ganges, India. Where millions drink, bathe and cleanse.
Is our worldwide water supply headed towards wastewater or clean water? It’s sad that we even have to ask or think about such a question. But there are huge organizations devoted to just this cause.
(Audit of the Universe, chapter 3.4)
From the kitchen in the Water Cycle Café we watch village women bathing and washing in the Irrawaddy River in the country of Myanmar (Burma). While baths and bathrooms are the norm for much of the world, in several nations such as India, Myanmar, China, and several Africa countries, river bathing and washing is common.
Remember when you were a child swimming in ‘the old swimming hole’ or a nearby river or lake? Remember that clean, refreshing feeling from the water? In Western societies, in Asia and in the Middle East, bathing and showering are a necessity, part of good grooming, cleanliness and hygiene—Japanese often cleanse themselves in sex-segregated hot springs or onsen.
If we ask most of our tour group what the greatest inventions of mankind are, plumbing is high on, if not top, of the list. Galacti passes out replicas of the earliest known ancient earthenware plumbing pipes (2700 B.C.), reinforced with asphalt to guard against leaks, used by the Indus River Valley civilization.
We visit, via the café, Borobudur Temple in Indonesia and view the ancient plumbing being restored in the temple. We pull up a keystone and see the drainage pipes that connect to the 8th century crocodile and dragon statues, which, like ornamental but functional gargoyle water spouts on Notre-Dame de Paris in France and on Greek temples, drain the excess water or wastewater from the temple. In the throne room of Borobudur the ancient Indonesians placed the nexus of the water drainage system. All of this facilitates cleansing of the temple and of the people.
‘So is there anything ‘wrong’ with this emphasis on cleanliness?” Galacti wonders. ‘Certainly bathing is necessary for health. But I wonder, does everyone have the access to clean water for washing and the toilette?”
We’ve gone from cleansing being a necessity, with worldwide access to enough clean water being the ideal, to countries having to be aware of wasting water in bathing. For example, the average UK citizen taking a daily eight-minute power shower uses around 136 liters/29 UK gallons of hot water, or 16 liters a minute, whereas the total amount of water an African family uses in a day is 23 liters a day ( 8300 liters per year).
Our daily shower uses about 3.6 gallons/minute, whereas an African family uses 5 gallons/day. Click To Tweet
Many African countries have no running water to shower or wash in; instead, in countries such as Kenya, Malawi, Zambia and Uganda, the people have created a household device called a ‘tippy-tap,’ a bottle attached to a tree by string, in which a makeshift foot pedal activates the water flow for washing hands—one of these devices is available for us to examine at the café, and we find it does the job but takes a lot of effort.
In 2012 over 100,000 households in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia made ‘tippy-taps’ because there was no option to install plumbing and sinks. Clearly if you contrast this with a London home in which a sink with running water is the norm, the ‘tippy-tap,’ while a workable solution, just shows the inequities… but how did the situation get this way? Which reminds us: we’re talking mainly clean water… what about countries in which people bathe in filthy wastewater?
The Ganges River in India flows through the café, allowing us to observe an astonishing ritual. Benares (Varanasi), considered by Hindus to be the most sacred city in India, is crowded with corpses on rafts and with fecal matter. Human waste leaks into it; however, the Hindus still float their decomposing dead on rafts in the water and then bathe ceremonially in the polluted wastewater. Hindus traditionally place great significance on bathing in the Ganges or coming to India’s holiest city to die, be cremated and/or floated in the Ganges.
According to figures, Hindu Brahmins (priests) and mourners in Hindu death rituals release 35,000 bodies into the river each year since crematoriums are in disrepair and cannot handle the sheer numbers of bodies–imagine the stench of decomposition in the water, the bacteria and diseases released.
Yes, this practice is important in a religious sense, but is water quality sacrificed? The Ganges mysteriously ‘clouds’ this issue by seemingly ‘cleansing itself’ of bacteria, for example eliminating a strain of Eschericia coli (E.coli) in three days, as scientific experiments have proven. Scientists think this mysterious phenomenon may be attributed to macrophages eating bacteria or the river’s high oxygenation, for example.
However, the river’s ‘cleansing’ properties face a challenge because of progress, namely dams being constructed to supply hydroelectric power to India. Because India suffered a blackout in 2012 that left 2 percent of the country’s 1.2 billion people without power and is third in fossil-fuel carbon dioxide emissions in the world, Indian government plans 300 such projects near the Himalayan glaciers in the north of India. Yet the dams’ filtration system will interfere with the natural water flow, therefore reducing the river’s ability to ‘renew itself’.
Furthermore, the hydroelectric power generated by the dams by 2030 will amount to 100,000 MW, or 6 percent of the country’s energy needs, or enough to power the national capital territory of Delhi (the world’s fourth-largest city) for 29 days (Delhi’s average power demand is 3,500 MW per day).
Adding to the problem, Varanasi lacks a stable electricity supply and thus cannot run wastewater treatment plants to cleanse the water of the decomposing bodies, fecal matter, and 40-78 percent of city waste that makes its way from the streets of Varanasi into the water supply. What we have here is bathing taken to its extreme—cleansing that is not truly cleansing because of pollution and diversion of water. Yes, generating more renewable energy is desirable in a surging population, but as with the Ethiopian dam, there are costs…
There are many other Ganges situations in the world, and they don’t all involve bathing; more strikingly, they involve not being able to satisfy an even more basic human function. Galacti notes that according to UN statistics, 2.6 billion people, or 1/3 of the world’s population and twice the population of China, lack toilet facilities. In many countries worldwide, more people have a mobile phone than a toilet.
Why are we concerned about this?
The oceans cover 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and contain 1,460,000,000 tons of water. If we piled it on the visible land it would reach 1,100 km high! That’s into outer space, not even planes fly that high. If you dropped a bottle of ink in such a volume within seconds it would dissipate, never to be seen again. It’s hard to imagine that such a volume could be contaminated. Well, it’s headed in that direction. We have to ‘chemically treat’ water in order to use it.
Fluoride, Chlorine, Chemical Treatment
The tap water you use today, the pool you swim in, everything you eat or use that contains water (most goods), all of these are likely altered by chlorine and chloramine. Water needs to be ‘disinfected’ of bacteria and pollutants for human consumption and use–it also needs to be ‘filtered’ and ‘distilled’.
Joining the exhibits in the Water Cycle Café is a chlorinated swimming pool.
Chlorine has purified water but the question is: are those chemicals beneficial? Chlorine kills bacteria and other contaminants by breaking down the cell walls of the bacteria through acids and ions, and if you drink it for a long time, you may become ill.
Next up for inspection is the Huang He or Yellow River or “Mother River” in Northern China, whose delta is 36,272 square kilometers, slightly larger than the Netherlands. It provides water for 12 percent of China’s 1.3 billion population and 15 percent of its farmland. This is not just the source of water diverted during the Beijing Summer Olympics—it’s the birth of Chinese civilization, its lower portion is home to 1.9 million people, and now it is the polluted Mother River of China.
From fishermen in small boats that coexist with factory emissions, to villagers taking samples of waters that run red because of the pollution, the people must share a water supply that is one-third unusable. In addition, the population is distressed because the Yellow River is drying up and coal companies are diverting more water from it, since 85 percent of China’s coal lies in that region.
The water that remains gets polluted by 80 million tons of largely untreated wastewater from the coal mines, every year–to put this in perspective, 80 million tons of wastewater would fill 3200 Olympic swimming pools. Visualize all that waste choking the Yellow River. While not quite an ‘open pit toilet’ compared to several rivers (including the Ganges), the Yellow River and its condition have troubled Chinese citizens, environmental groups, and scientists worldwide.
Remember the example of people such as Erin Brockovich, who called attention to pollution of water with chromium-6 in the USA—worldwide, there are ‘voices’ speaking about pollution, such as, in the case of the Yellow River. International agencies and even water companies such as Veolia and Thames/RWE and government officials in China, and Greenpeace have been airing concerns since 2006 about the water in the Yellow River being undrinkable.
Is there a solution to the pollution? Governments have tried: the Malaysian government imposed the death penalty on would-be polluters, and China has unveiled a similar measure.
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Yes, the situation is that dire, Galacti says. Worldwide, water sources such as rivers in the UK, where 40 percent of otters test positive for the flu-like illness Toxoplasmosis that is particularly deadly to people with HIV and weakened immune systems, and Egypt’s Nile River, which carries 60 percent of rural waste disposal and 40 percent of urban waste disposal and is responsible for 17,000 children dying of dysentery each year. Water-borne diseases such as dysentery and diarrhea are killing more children than malaria or HIV.
There must be some more ‘positive’ news, and there is, just in time for lunch, which we have as the café transforms into a restaurant in Cambodia.
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The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 has triggered a great deal of media buzz since its release in March 2010. Now, we’re engaging in what really makes the Pixel XL stand out. The Super AMOLED display is the best one that has ever been around on a smartphone – it’s even better than the screen on the recalled Galaxy Be aware 7 (Google’s device has yet to inflate in someone’s face) or the iPhone 7 Plus. The quad HD display is a technical masterpiece. It’s as if the colors are looking at you rather than the other way around.
Running the Moto Z4 will be a Snapdragon 675 Octa-Core SoC processor chip while the smartphone will also have support for 5G by using the 5G Mod. It will include a 6.4-inches Full HD+ display and will include a single rear camera setup. The Moto Z4 is likely to pack a 3,600mAh electric battery with Motorola’s Turbo Charge fast charging and the smartphone features an in-display fingerprint sensor.
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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 actions 118.3 X 62.2 X 10.5 mm and weighs in at 122g. The phones looks attractive and it is quite compact and light-weight. On leading side, the phone sports a 3.8 ins PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen display that includes a resolution of 480 X 800 pixels and supports up to 16 millions colors. The interface of the phone is powered by Samsung’s proprietary TouchWiz version 4.0. Other features include multitouch, touch-sensitive controls, etc. In addition, it has a proximity sensor and accelerometer sensor. The handset includes a 5 megapixel camera which is minimal you can expect in smartphones nowadays. The camera may take high res images as high as 2592 X 1944 pixels and record videos of 720 pixels at 30 fps. Other features include autofocus, LED display, Geo-tagging, smile recognition, face detection plus much more. A second VGA camera is also provided at the front side for video conferencing.
Just to reiterate, the Motorola Moto G6 is one significantly good-looking smartphone, but the beauty is not only skin-deep. It’s clad in Gorilla Cup 3 at the front end and lectura adicional back, so it’s easy to completely clean and should be resistant to scratches, scuffing and splits – and those curved sides at the rear lend it a significantly elegant look. A colour-matched chrome-finish body and a circular camera casing that gleams a pricey watch end the high-class look.
Motorola is not done pushing Moto Mods. In fact, its latest smartphone comes with a Moto Mod in the container. The Moto Z3 Play is not really a flagship telephone, but it’s more able than the Moto G or X lineup. This product packs a Snapdragon 636, 4GB of Memory, and a 6-inches 1080p OLED display. And hey, if you want to add a photo printer or projector to your telephone, the Z3 Play can do that. Does that make it a good purchase, though? Here are the best and worst things about this modular phone.
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Childhood obesity in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate. According to the CDC, since 1980, the obesity rate among U.S. children and teens has tripled. Most children become obese because of a combination of poor diet, lack of physical activity, and other lifestyle issues. In rare cases, however, a child's excess weight may be because of a specific illness.
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Watch portion sizes. Over the last few decades, portions of foods in both grocery stores and restaurants have ballooned. Make sure your children's food intake stays within the USDA recommendations for appropriate meal sizes for each food group. One serving of grains, for example, is just a half-cup of spaghetti or one regular slice of bread. Half a small chicken breast and a small, lean hamburger patty each count as one protein serving.
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Prader-Willi syndrome. This genetic disease can cause insatiable feelings of hunger and a metabolism that burns fewer calories than normal. Other symptoms of the condition include low levels of sex hormones and poor muscle tone. Although there's no cure for this condition, early diagnosis can help parents take steps to prevent their children from becoming obese.
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July, 2014 Board of Directors Meeting
MINUTES OF THE
WESTERLEY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
Board Members and Officers present:
Mr. Anthony DeRobertis President
Ms. Stephanie Byers Vice President
Ms. Angela Ojeda Treasurer
Mr. Jeff Marsh Director
Committee Members present:
Ms. Ann Welsh Landscape and Grounds Committee
Staff members & Service Providers present:
Ms. Patti Picciano Community Manager, Horizon Community Services
Mr. Christopher Swemba Recording Secretary, C&C Securities, LLC
A. Call to Order
Mr. DeRobertis called the meeting to order at 7:11 pm.
B. Confirmation of Quorum
Mr. DeRobertis confirmed that the Board had achieved quorum to conduct business of the Association with four (4) out of five (5) Board Members being present.
C. Homeowner Forum
Mr. DeRobertis called for any questions, comments or concerns from those homeowners in attendance.
Ms. Smith communicated that she believes that many of the residents in the community do not have a good understanding of what is allowed and what is not allowed regarding parking in the community. She indicated that many residents are not parking their vehicles in their garage, and with many households have multiple vehicles, there is a significant lack of parking. Additionally, there are residents who do not park within the striped lines and also park on the sidewalk. Ms. Byers noted that the Board would be discussing the Parking Policy and the methods for enforcement later during the meeting.
Mr. Lang inquired if the Board had sent out a summary of the issues that the Loudoun County Sherriff’s office would address (in regards to parking issues) and what issues the Board would be responsible for addressing. Mr. DeRobertis believed that a summary had been sent out on the community discussion board.
Mr. Trombly inquired if the post light in front of the home should be left on throughout the night. Ms. Byers recommended that the light be left on throughout the night for improved security.
Mr. Lang inquired if the Board has looked into amending the bylaws to restrict the number of renters that are allowed in the community. Mr. DeRobertis noted that he believed a 90% majority vote of the community would be required to amend the governing documents to implement this change.
Ms. Byers noted that she had contacted Loudoun County Sherriff’s office regarding the Neighborhood Watch Program. Ms. Byers noted that there is no one assigned on the Neighborhood Watch to patrol the community. The idea behind the Neighborhood Watch is for residents to report suspicious activity that is witnessed within the community.
Mr. Lang inquired if he could keep the pool open later than the normal operating hours for a birthday party being hosted the weekend of August 9th. Mr. DeRobertis noted that the Association’s legal counsel would need to draft a waiver releasing the Association of all liability. Ms. Byers also noted that the Board would also need to determine if a lifeguard would be required to be staffed per Loudoun County regulations. The Board agreed to discuss drafting a waiver with legal counsel in addition to researching any additional requirements.
Mr. Trombly noted that several solicitors have visited his residence during the two months he has lived in the community. Ms. Byers noted that the Board cannot control solicitors; however a “No Soliciting” sign may be posted.
D. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Mr. DeRobertis submitted the minutes of the May 26th, 2014 Regular Meetingof the Board of Directors for approval. It was:
Mr. DeRobertis MOVED and Ms. Byers SECONDED: That the Board approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of the May 26th, 2014 as amended.
UNAMIOUSLY APPROVED
The minutes of the June 26th Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors were not available for review and approval.
Ms. Ojeda requested that C&C Securities, LLC submit the meeting minutes no later than two weeks after the meeting takes place. Mr. Swemba indicated this would not be a problem.
E. Committee Reports
Mr. DeRobertis called for any Committee Reports.
Pool Committee
Ms. Ojeda noted that the Pool Committee is supposed to be obtaining a proposal to repair the disconnect box. Mr. DeRobertis requested that management obtain competitive proposals to repair or replace the disconnect box.
Mr. DeRobertis MOVED and Ms. Byers SECONDED: That the Board approve Premiere to proceed with the repair if under $400.00.
UNANIMOUSLY DENIED
Ms. Ojeda noted that there is a set of pool keys that is missing. Ms. Byers requested that management look into locating/reproducing another set of keys.
Mr. Lang noted that there is an issue with mosquitos at the pool. Ms. Byers noted that this has been on ongoing issue for years.
Landscape and Grounds Committee
Ms. Welsh presented a photo of garbage located in the alley on Southern Oaks. Ms. Welsh requested that management send notice to HLS communicating that they are not fulfilling their contractual duties as they should be picking up trash located in the common areas of the community. Ms. Picciano confirmed management would send notice to HLS as requested.
Ms. Picciano presented a proposal for turf renovation and enhancement throughout the community. Ms. Ojeda requested that management obtain a second proposal for landscaping services. All other Board members agreed that a second landscaping company should not be invited to provide a proposal for turf renovation and enhancement services. The Board tabled the discussion of the turf renovation and enhancement proposal so that the landscape committee could further review the proposal presented.
Ms. Ojeda volunteered to research better ways and alternative vendors to maintain and improve the landscaping throughout the community.
Ms. Byers requested that the Landscape and Grounds Committee look into installing an irrigation system in certain common areas of the community.
Ms. Ojeda had no report for the Board.
F. Old Business
Mr. DeRobertis called for any Old Business to be discussed.
Ms. Picciano presented a proposal from PSI Property Services to water blast prep and repaint all the fire lanes at a cost of $4,521.15. Mr. DeRobertis noted that the Board had approved a proposal from PSI Property Services during the June meeting to media blast the excessive build-up of curb paint and repaint all fire lanes at a cost of $8,539.95.
Mr. DeRobertis MOVED and Ms. Byers SECONDED: That the Board rescind the approval of the proposal from PSI Property Services to media blast the excessive build-up of curb paint and repaint all fire lanes at a cost of $8,539.95.
UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED
The Board tabled the discussion of the proposal from PSI Property Services to water blast prep and repaint all the fire lanes at a cost of $4,521.15
The Board reviewed the current Parking Policy and discussed having legal counsel drafting the new parking policy. The Board agreed the new policy should address the following:
Compliance with the Code of Virginia and Loudoun County Code (if required)
Commercial vehicles parking in the community
Vehicles parked over the white lines
Vehicles parked in the driveway but over the sidewalk
Pool parking lot rules
Storing vehicles in the common areas for an extended period of time
Ms. Byers MOVED and Mr. DeRobertis SECONDED: That the Board engage Mercer Trigiani to draft a new Parking Policy.
Mr. DeRobertis inquired if the Board should consider having legal counsel looking into assigned parking or the use of parking decals and drafting a policy. The Board decided not to proceed with researching this option.
G. Management Report
Mr. DeRobertis called for the Management Report by Horizon Community Services.
Ms. Picciano noted that all business included in the Management Report had been discussed in Conducting Business
H. Executive Session
Mr. DeRobertis MOVED and Ms. Byers SECONDED: That the Board recess into Executive Session.
There Board recessed into Executive Session at 8:52 pm.
The Board discussed attorney/client privileged communications and collection matters in Executive Session.
I. Reconvene to Regular Session
Ms. Byers MOVED and Mr. DeRobertis SECONDED: That the Board reconvene into Regular Session.
The Board reconvened into Regular Session at 8:59 pm.
Ms. Byers MOVED and Mr. DeRobertis SECONDED: That the Board approve Mr. Marsh to spend $100.00 to produce magnets with the Association’s general contact information.
J. Close of Business
There being no further business to come before the Board in Regular Meeting, it was:
Ms. Byers MOVED and Mr. DeRobertis Seconded: That the July 24th, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors be adjourned.
Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by:
Christopher J. Swemba
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A team of academically-inclined students at Alard, led by Principal of Engineering, Dr. Sapate, registered for the scholarship program of Pune University; preparing to compete with students from different colleges.
The Program coincided with a distance running event at the Alard campus. As evidence has mounted that distance running is not just a natural human activity enjoyed by millions, but one that played a key role in evolution. The students participated in the event.
A study out of Alard Institute and Pune’s Running Center at Smart-affiliated Templeton Rehabilitation Hospital provides a puzzle piece, linking injury to the pounding runners’ bones take with each step. The work, led by Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Jane Eckhart, found that a group of runners who had never been hurt landed each footfall more softly than a group who had been injured badly enough to seek medical attention.
Statistics on such injuries vary, but somewhere between 30% and 75% of runners are hurt annually, a number that has led researchers to investigate a wide array of possible explanations, from modern running shoes to stretching, running frequency, weight, bio-mechanical misalignment, and muscle imbalance.
One never injured multi-marathoner’s stride was so smooth, she ran like an insect over water. Weight was not a factor, with heavy runners among the light-footed and lighter runners among the stompers.
Dr. Sapate Principal, Alard College of Engineering
With most runners being heel-strikers today, the added shock, multiplied over thousands of footsteps, could explain high injury rates. The 2012 study added fuel to the debate, finding a two-to-one difference in repetitive stress injuries between heel- and forefoot-strikers.
Jane Eckhart’s research focused on heel-strikers exclusively, since they make up most of today’s runners, and examined a cohort seldom studied, partly because they’re pretty rare: those who have never been injured. Jane and colleagues recruited 249 female recreational athletes who each ran at least 20 miles a week. They investigated the participants’ strides by having them run over a force plate that recorded the impact of each step.
The runners agreed to respond to a monthly online questionnaire that detailed injuries over two years. With the results in, researchers first examined reports from the 144 who experienced a mild injury and the 105 who didn’t, finding little difference between the two large groups.
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Wizard Killers
Written By Chris C-Ford ---- Thursday, September 27, 2007
The following players make me sick to my stomach. Whenever I see them on the court against the Wizards I know the result is not going to be good. As soon as they catch the ball, I give them 2 points in my head because I know they are about to score. We all scream "COVER HIM" and "DOUBLE HIM" but they never do.
Players like Carmelo, Steve Nash, & Dirk Nowitzki were up there on the list. But those guys kill every team. The following 6 players step it up against the Wizards big time.
1. Chris Bosh: This guy lights it up 4 times a year against the Wizards. Sure the Raptors were a surprise last year, but they shouldn't beat the Wizards 3 out of 4 (Oh wait Ruffin did what?). Bosh averaged 23 points per game last season. Against the Wizards in FOUR games he averaged 30 points per game.
(7 more ppg vs Wiz)
2. Gerald Wallace: This guy steps it up and looks like a superstar every time he faces the Wizards. Charlotte has a poor record, but it is scary when they come to town. The Wizards split the series with the B-Cats last year 2-2, thanks to Wallace. During the season Wallace averaged 18 points per game. Against the Wizards in FOUR games he averaged 28 points per game.
(10 more ppg vs Wiz)
3. Richard Jefferson: The Nets beat the Wizards last year 4 out of 4 games. Richard Jefferson only played in two of those games, but managed to look like Michael Jordan (on the Bulls). He stepped up his normal 16 points per game and torched the Wiz for 31 points per game.
4. Carlos Boozer: Luckily the Jazz are in the West. The Wizards split the 2 game series with the Jazz thanks to a great Buzzer Beater by Gilbert Arenas. In those two games, instead of his normal 21 points per game, Boozer put up an average of 34 points per game.
5. Elton Brand: I had to go back 2 years with this guy because I remember how well he did against the Wiz. In the last four games (2 in 06-07, 2 in 05-06) Brand averaged around 28 points per game against the Wizards. He was around 23 ppg over the last 2 years. Last year the Wiz-Clip series was 1-1.
Bonus. Kevin Garnett: I'm scared. Sure KG kills every team but he has to be on here because the Wizards get to face Garnett 4 times this year. I see him taking over the number 1 spot from Bosh. The Wizards went 1-1 against the awful T-Wolves last year and Garnett's 26 points per game helped out a bit.
Drew Gooden scares me as well after the 1 fluke playoff game that he did well in. Rashard Lewis, Josh Howard. Man, any of these forwards could blow up.
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Gil's Buzzer Win Vs Jazz
Bye Bye Ruffin
The Bosh and Garnett problem would be solved if Eddie Jordan took his head out of his you-know-what and played Blatche against them.
Oh wait, he already did that once against Garnett and frustrated the heck out of him....
Let's see if EJ figures it out this year.
Would Stevie Franchise count here? Granted, he's more or less irrelevant now, but the one good game he had last year was against us. Then again I think he did it because his grandmother was in attendance so who knows?
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--Senior tri-captain Adam Knapton of the men's lacrosse team and sophomore softball player Heidi Grieger (Hyde Park, N.Y.) are the latest recipients of the Western New England University Student-Athletes of the Week, for the period from April 14-20.
Grieger, a graduate of Franklin D. Roosevelt High School, has been pitching tremendously for the Golden Bears. The forensic chemistry major was responsible for two of the three wins the 'Bears got from April 14-20, scattering seven singles without allowing an earned run while getting eight strikeouts in nine innings of work over two appearances. For the first time in her career, she was named the Commonwealth Coast Conference Pitcher of the Week on Monday.
Overall, Grieger (7-6) has the Golden Bears' best earned-run average at 1.71, which is two runs lower than her 3.95 as a freshman.
An attackman out of Canandaigua (N.Y.) High School, Knapton recorded a team-high four points on a goal and three assists in a 20-6 loss to nationally-ranked Endicott on Tuesday, April 15, and followed up that performance with a game-high six points on four goals and two assists in a 14-9 win at University of New England on Saturday. With the UNE game knotted 9-9 in the final stanza, Knapton scored the go-ahead tally while the Golden Bears were man-up.
The sport management major ranks seventh in CCC scoring with 58 points--including a career-best 39 goals--despite missing four straight games during the first two weeks of March.
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June 10, 2014 Knapton, Kucharski Nabbed Coca-Cola Student-Athletes of the Year for 2013-14
June 4, 2014 Forty-Eight Student-Athletes from Nine Sports Named to Academic All-CCC Spring Team
May 14, 2014 Four Golden Bears Student-Athletes Pick Up University Cocurricular Awards
May 12, 2014 Senior Scholar-Athlete of the Year Awards Bestowed to Katie Eckert, Kevin Parma
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February 12, 2014 Basketball Student-Athletes Samantha Battaini, Ryan Mickiewicz Cited for WNE Honors
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Southern Turkey’s Antalya seeks $117M from sports tourism <<< Go Back
Recep Şamil Yaşacan, the head of Turkey's Sports Tourism Association, told Anadolu Agency that around 2,000 football teams from both Turkey and abroad will come to the sunny coastal resort for winter training from January to March 2018.
In addition to pro teams, referees, young athletes age 14-16, and football teams with veteran players will come to Antalya in the same season, he added.
Yaşacan projected that proceeds from sports tourism in Antalya next year would break the 2014 record of 100 million euros.
Turkish tourism surged in 2017 after significant drops in arrivals from Russia and Europe the previous two years.
"We're back to the good old days, things will be much better, the occupancy rates of our hotels and football stadiums are very high," he said.
Russian teams seek the sun
Along with Turkish clubs, around 30 teams from Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Iran, and Arab countries have already confirmed their reservations for winter camp in the resort city, Yaşacan said.
Ninety percent of the teams playing in Russia's Premier League have made reservations for their camps in Antalya, he added.
Yaşacan stressed that sports tourism also helps promote summer tourism in the resort city.
He noted that January-March is the season for early reservations for summer, and football fans who come to Antalya for camp follow them through TV, Internet, and live broadcasts and boost the number of arrivals to the city.
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Home › News desk › CEST tool update comes under fire
HMRC has released its tweaked check employment status for tax (CEST) tool, with some stakeholders maintaining the claim that it is not fit for purpose.
The tool was first introduced in 2017 as part of the extension to the off-payroll rules that applied to the public sector.
It aimed to help public-sector contractors and organisations determine if a worker should be taxed as an employee.
But widespread criticism following several high-profile cases forced the Revenue to update the tool ahead of a further extension of the rules to the private sector.
The tool asks a series of questions to determine a worker's employment status, before HMRC gives its verdict based on the information provided.
Around 30 questions used by the tool have been updated, but some of the 300 stakeholders involved believe the update has not addressed key issues.
Andy Chamberlain, deputy director of policy at the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed, said:
"We have grave reservations about the CEST tool.
"We've looked at the updated version and spoken to HMRC and we're still not satisfied it is accurate.
"It still does not test the mutuality of obligations, which is a key tenet of recent IR35 cases.
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A Hole in the Heart – Myriad First GN Competition Finalist Henny Beaumont Talks About Her Graphic Novel in Today’s Guardian
Henny Beaumont’s graphic novel-in-progress A Hole in the Heart was one of the six projects earlier this year to make it onto the Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition’s prestigious shortlist. The competition, of course, is one that we have covered extensively this year at Broken Frontier given both its importance in nurturing new creative talent and my own role as one of the competition judges, alongside Myriad’s Corinne Pearlman, novelist Meg Rosoff, and graphic novelists Woodrow Phoenix and Nicola Streeten.
The victor, as many will no doubt remember, was Jade Sarson’s For the Love of God, Marie! and you can read more on her reaction to winning the competition in our report on the FGNC event at the British Library in May here. But, given the quality of the entries of all six creators, it’s always pleasing to hear of the progress of the other books that achieved a place in that final half dozen. Just this very month, for example, Jessica Martin – another Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition shortlistee – announced exclusively in our interview here at BF that her graphic novel Elsie Harris Picture Palace will be published in 2015 (look for that from Miwk Publishing next year).
Henny Beaumont presenting at the Myriad First Graphic Novel competition event at the British Library in May
Beaumont’s A Hole in the Heart is an autobiographical account of the experience of having a child with Down’s Syndrome from that initial diagnosis forwards. While the graphic novel is yet to find a publisher there’s major coverage in the family section of today’s Guardian newspaper in the UK with an interview with Henny where she talks about her daughter Beth, family life and how Down’s Syndrome changed their lives for the better. You can read the article online here where there’s also an extended preview of A Hole in the Heart.
While I was only privy to a selection of pages from the book during the judging process – entrants submitted up to thirty pages of a work-in-progress for consideration – the element of A Hole in the Heart that most impressed me was Beaumont’s ability to use the unique properties of comics as a form to convey emotional states, and allow the reader to share in the experiences she was portraying, in a way that I believe no other medium could accomplish. The image below is just one sterling example of this.
For more on Henny Beaumont you can visit her website here. I firmly believe that it’s only a matter of time until all six of those shortlisted works find publishers. Today’s Guardian article makes that inevitability a step nearer for Henny Beaumont and A Hole in the Heart…
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Andy Oliver is Broken Frontier’s Editor-in-Chief and site owner. He is also a co-organiser of the annual UK Small Press Day, was a member of the 2015 British Comic Awards Committee and a judge for the 2014 Myriad First Graphic Novel Competition.
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Aisha Hinds On Channeling the Spirit and Power of Harriet Tubman for WGN’s Underground
By Clarence Moye @chmoye Apr 12, 2017
Aisha Hinds talk to Awards Daily TV about her powerhouse performance as Harriet Tubman on WGN’s Underground for its “Minty” episode.
Once in a very long while, a performance emerges far greater than the medium of television. A performance that transcends and elevates the medium. Aisha Hinds offers such a performance on WGN’s critically acclaimed Underground. Providing a searing portrait of the Underground Railroad in Antebellum Georgia, Underground added Hinds in Season 2 as Harriet Tubman, the legendary abolitionist and humanitarian. The series dedicates Episode 6, “Minty,” to Hinds’ Tubman. She details the awful reality of her life and, in turn, a large swath of the slavery experience. Hinds’ transformative performance feels less like a actor performing a role than it does the spirit of Harriet Tubman guiding Hinds. Aisha Hinds feels that way too.
“At this point, the only thing that I can say was the thing that carried us over the threshold of what should have been an impossible feat was Harriet herself,” Hinds explains. “She guided us much like she guided so many people along what seemed like an impossible journey to freedom.”
A Call To Action Then and Now
“Minty” shows Tubman recounting her personal struggles as she worked to free family and friends from the evils of slavery. What emerges is a brilliant 45-minute monologue where Hinds runs the emotional gamut of Tubman’s life. The struggle emits sorrow and tears, yes, but joy and laughter exists as well. Despite the subject matter, the episode, directed by Anthony Hemingway, uplifts and inspires. Tubman’s words not only exist as a call to action for abolitionists of the era but also as a call to action in a modern era where basic rights are again under attack.
“Like Harriet Tubman, we need to absorb responsibility for our world. She took on a responsibility that was bigger than herself. That was larger than herself, and she put herself in danger time and time again to do so,” Hinds remarks. “I think we would do well to take a page out of her book and do what is necessary to stand up against these oppressive systems that are really trying not to make America great again but make it worse than it ever was.”
An Emmy-Ready Performance
Aisha Hinds’ work in Underground exists on a completely different plane than the Emmy conversation. Honestly, the spirit and words she conveys through her performance are far more important than any awards attention. Still, a richly deserved Emmy nomination for the work would top off a tremendous year for Hinds. She also receives strong notices (and potential Emmy consideration) for her work in the FOX limited series Shots Fired.
(Photo: Fred Norris/FOX)
But a nomination for WGN’s Underground would generate such positive vibes for such a worthy series and worthy actress. As a writer and following of such things, I don’t see how you can exclude her vital performance from the conversation. Hearing her describe the performance provided a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The passion and awe she expresses over the material inspired me to provide the entirety of the interview here as a podcast.
Sometimes, words along cannot convey the power of an interview. Like Harriet Tubman’s story, you need to hear this for yourself.
Let this be a call to action for the Television Academy to recognize such a brilliantly talented actress.
WGN Underground’s “Minty” airs tonight at 8pm.
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Awards Tracker: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ Trump, and the Political Emmy Race
By Clarence Moye @chmoye Mar 24, 2017
Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale drama series drops in April, just in time for prime Emmy consideration. How can the series sneak into contention?
On April 26, Hulu will release The Handmaid’s Tale. The drama series hails from the celebrated novel by Margaret Atwood about a handmaid named Offred (as in belonging to “Fred”) stuck in Gilead – a rebranded Cambridge, Massachusetts, following a successful overthrow of the American government. Religious fanatics dominate this society, one that stripped all women of their basic rights. They cannot own property or possess currency or hold a paying job. Women are merely wives or servants or whores or, perhaps worst of all, vessels for semen and procreation. Reduced to biology. Atwood published the original novel back in 1985 during the height of the Reagan era, and the material remains incredibly relevant today.
This year, Donald Trump took office on January 20. On January 21, millions of women and those who supported them marched in cities across the world. They donned their “pussy hats” and proudly carried protest signs. The news looked like nothing we’d seen since the Civil Rights era in the late 60s. People protested in The Handmaid’s Tale too. Until they were shot down. Then, shit got bad. Real bad.
The recent trailer offer this voice-over from Offred (Elisabeth Moss): “I was asleep before, that’s how we let it happen. When they slaughtered Congress, we didn’t wake up. When they blamed terrorists and suspended the constitution, we didn’t wake up then either. Now I’m awake.”
In the face of such political resonance (more on that later), how can the Television Academy ignore the power of The Handmaid’s Tale? My head tells me too many shows sit in front of it, but my gut, my heart, tells another story. On last week’s Water Cooler Podcast, fellow Emmy watcher and friend Erik Anderson inferred that I’m banking too heavily on the show. Maybe. My heart leads me astray as often as it rewards me.
So, will The Handmaid’s Tale win major Emmy nominations in July? That’s a difficult question to answer since the property is largely sight unseen, although Hulu has scheduled multiple high-profile screenings in support. Traditionally, Emmy doesn’t respond well to freshman upstarts, but somehow this feels different. I’m convinced a path forward exists for a Drama Series Emmy nomination.
A wide-open field for Drama Series
This year, Emmy-winner Game of Thrones and perennial nominee Downton Abbey won’t factor into the major races. The Abbey closed its doors, and Game of Thrones premieres in the summer outside of the 2017 Emmy eligibility window. That frees two slots of last year’s nominees from the available seven Drama Series nominees. If we talk political resonance, The Americans seems destined to repeat last year’s series-first Drama nomination, if not outright win. Trump and his Russian connections dominate current political events, giving FX’s critically acclaimed series resonance that other series simply can’t match. Plus, it’s just a really great show.
Next, AMC’s Better Call Saul feels like a repeat contender after a favorable guild reaction this winter and a Emmy-friendly April Season 3 premiere date. House of Cards is a bit riskier. Already accused of elaborate soapiness, it competes with political reality, and who the hell can complete with that? Plus, it drops the day before the nomination window closes. People will binge the hell out of it, of course. It needs to be smarter/bigger/better than the headlines to make that fifth Drama Series nomination. I think that’s likely, but it’s not a slam dunk.
Assuming that gives us three, we have to assess Mr. Robot. Season 2’s early reviews quickly became raves as creator Sam Esmail took the director’s reigns for the entire season. Still, the wild story and sense of sophomore slump turned viewers off. Need proof? Season 2 saw a 50 percent drop in average viewers. Of the returning Drama Series nominees, Mr. Robot appears the most vulnerable, and NBC Universal feels it. The cast and creative are out like never before, beating the pavement to push the series back into the top seven. Right now, Mr. Robot teeters on the edge of Emmy.
So, let’s say we have three confirmed: The Americans, Better Call Saul, and House of Cards. The Handmaid’s Tale has to be seen as better than Mr. Robot, Stranger Things, This Is Us, The Crown, and Westworld to break in. Stranger Things and This Is Us both appear to be massive culture phenoms. It’s in their favor that literally no one saw them coming as viable Emmy contenders. Netflix’s Emmy campaigning gets nominations, if not wins, so Stranger Things feels like a likely entry. That’s four confirmed.
This Is Us is the emotional wildcard coming from a network that hasn’t had a Drama Series nomination since Heroes. It wins the social media battle (don’t get on Twitter when This Is Us is on), but does that translate into Emmy votes? I’d be 100 percent behind it if had received that SAG nomination for the cast. Who else would push this actor-driven, large cast series forward? Still, the show will become the rallying cry for those working in network television tired of cable and streaming series dominating the Emmys. That plus the massive fan base pushes it forward.
That gives us five. Two slots for The Crown, Westworld, and The Handmaid’s Tale. The Crown hails from Emmy-hungry Netflix, receives the backing of critics and guilds, and fills that British drama slot. It’s in. So, it’s down to two dystopian (tired of that word yet?) shows with similarly negative views of women and the future. How can The Handmaid’s Tale beat Westworld to the top seven?
A political powerhouse
Is The Handmaid’s Tale just a book or a television drama? Or is there more to it?
Today, as women’s health services – Planned Parenthood chief among them – face extinction thanks to federal defunding, women continue the fight for basic control of their own bodies. Health care access. Equal pay for equal work. The right to be President of the United States. It becomes increasingly difficult to surf headlines or watch reports on television and not equate modern politics to the supposed fictional world of The Handmaid’s Tale. The parallels between the novel and reality remain impossible to ignore.
We live in an era where Hillary Clinton almost shattered the glass ceiling for women in politics. Did you hear that sound? That tinkling of shattered glass falling to the ground? That’s not the sound of that shattered ceiling. That’s the sound of the millions of hearts broken as the more qualified, female candidate lost to… well, you know the story. It’s a story many are unwilling to relive because, frankly, they’re still living it. The wounds from Bernie v. Hillary v. The Donald have yet to heal. We’re not ready for that movie yet. At least, I’m not.
(Photo: Hulu)
However, there is a certain sense of gratification or morbid attraction to a piece of dystopian fiction like The Handmaid’s Tale in an era such as ours. There’s a reason everybody all of a sudden rediscovered George Orwell’s 1984. It’s the same reason that people will gravitate toward The Handmaid’s Tale bleak sense of future trauma. We want to wallow in the misery. Need to point to something that illustrates our sense of outrage, of indignation that THIS happened. Need warning signs and evidence of What Could Happen if we’re not paying attention. Many will tell you we’re there already.
For others, The Handmaid’s Tale provides a classic political horror story to galvanize the opposition to the status quo. People need to remain focused on making progress and maintaining rights for all. The Handmaid’s Tale becomes a shining beacon as to how quickly we could go wrong.
You think I’m reaching? Read the book. Watch the series. The steps are there, folks. Margaret Atwood saw it back in 1985. We’ve forgotten or ignored the past, and where we’re headed is dark indeed.
Those criminally overlooked actresses
Hollywood struggles with diversity. Not just ethnicity but also in terms of gender diversity. 2016 provided a thirst-quenching oasis when a film like Arrival – a brilliant story entirely told from a woman’s perspective – received 8 Oscar nominations. The Handmaid’s Tale was once a film, but critics and audiences ignored it. Television, however, adores women. It adores women of all ages and ethnicities. Television gives women roles of lifetimes, characters so rich and powerful as to elevate even the weakest of material.
How To Get Away With Murder. Grey’s Anatomy. Empire. The Expanse. The Good Fight. Big Little Lies. Westworld. American Crime. Shots Fired. Feud: Bette and Joan. American Horror Story: Roanoke. The Crown. Black Mirror. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
These shows range in quality, obviously, but they all give us female characters for the ages played by actresses often doing career-best work. The Handmaid’s Tale likely rises to the top of that bunch because it features three great actresses. Great actresses who, by the way, built up extensive good will with voters in previous Emmy-worthy series.
Star Elisabeth Moss never won an award for her work on Mad Men. Never. Won. A. Single. Award. We watched as her Peggy Olson rose up the advertising corporate ladder to become an incredibly complex and (shock) not particularly likable character. And that’s fantastic. Toss in some awards attention for her performance in Jane Campion’s Top of the Lake, and you have a case for an underrated actress overdue for Emmy attention.
Samira Wiley broke onto the scene in Orange Is the New Black and became an unexpected fan favorite. After a buzzy Season 4 arc (no spoilers), she needs to prove she can deliver more than the tough prison lesbian with a poet’s heart. What better way to jump start that career than a role as a tough lesbian forced into heterosexual relations? Type-casting? Maybe but I bet it works, particularly since it’s a nice example of colorblind casting in a role that easily could have gone to a bigger name white or straight actress. No one would consider Wiley “overdue” for awards attention, but her immense good will from Orange Season 4 adds to Handmaid’s cache.
Ann Dowd. Is there another actress so criminally underrated as the great Ann Dowd? Enormously fun and brilliantly acted character work peppers her resume. Masters of Sex. The Leftovers. True Detective. Quarry. Those shows provide her best roles of the past few years. Her role as “Aunt Lydia” in The Handmaid’s Tale tops them all. Hers is a role in which she will sink every last tooth. Easily a candidate for Supporting Actress in a Drama, Ann Dowd provides that go-to cache for quality. She’s always great, and she lends The Handmaid’s Tale even more gravitas given her reputation and conviction.
The Handmaid’s Tale may strip women of their rights as human beings, but these three actresses propel the story forward into heavy awards consideration. They give the audience a better entry point than the similarly themed but nearly impenetrable The Man in the High Castle. Still, an Emmy play won’t materialize if the overall property isn’t of high quality, so…
It has to be great
I’ve seen a small portion of the premiere episode. Not enough to judge the overall quality, of course, but enough to know the series will be in contention. Yet, in this continued Golden Era of Great Television, a television show must be more than buzzy. It must be bigger than its cast or creative. The direction must be 100 percent on-point. The writing must be stellar. All elements must come together without flaw. The competition for Drama Series remains a gladiator fight to the death thanks to the overwhelming array of great television laid out for the Television Academy to choose.
The Handmaid’s Tale will air 8 episodes by the close of the Emmy voting window on May 31. The first season finale airs during the first week of the Emmy nomination voting period. There will be ample evidence and opportunity for success, but the show has to earn it. Critics have to be behind it. It must become a part of the television lexicon in the early Summer. Political resonance – trading the “pussy hats” for white blinders – gets it halfway there. It just needs to be great television.
Ultimately, that is how The Handmaid’s Tale can enter the final seven nominees for Outstanding Drama Series. Can it do it? Absolutely. It just has to be good enough to earn it.
Will it? We shall see.
Praise be.
Awards Tracker: A Drama Actor Race Overflowing with former Oscar Favorites
By Jalal Haddad @drinkingwithosc Mar 17, 2017
Jalal looks at the Oscar nominees battling for a drama actor race nomination and the surprise actor on his way to becoming the most popular man on TV.
With Bloodline not returning until the summer, one new name will enter the the Lead Actor in a Drama series race. Without a clear frontrunner, at least four Oscar winners and nominees are battling it out against a surprising new Emmy favorite. In fact, there are so many fresh names in contention this year that it raises the question of what old favorites are most vulnerable in the drama actor race?
Top Contenders
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot – Mr. Robot Season 2 received a controversial reaction, but the one element everyone seems to agree on is that Rami Malek’s performance has gotten even better. Thinking of his performance, I immediately replay that horrifying scene of him digging through vomit to find that pill he re-swallows. So, even if Mr. Robot misses out on a second drama series nomination, the acting branch seem certain to carry Malek into frontrunner status again with a performance most actors would kill to have.
Matthew Rhys, The Americans – After breaking into the Emmy race in a big way last year, it’s hard to imagine Emmy voters dropping The Americans in any race, including Matthew Rhys in the lead drama actor race. In fact he might even have a higher profile with Emmy voters this year after a chilling guest spot in the “American Bitch” episode of Girls, which might just be remembered as the single best episode of television in 2017.
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Sterling K Brown, This Is Us – Over the past year, Sterling K. Brown became one of the most beloved actors consistently working in television. After winning an Emmy as well as two SAG nominations, he seemed like an obvious contender for supporting actor for his ensemble work on This Is Us. Recently, though, murmurs persist of him potentially submitting in the lead race. Brown’s Randall quickly became the most endearing new character of the TV season, juggling the perfect family with issues of adoption, long lost parents, and anxiety issues. As a member of a large ensemble, he might have a harder time breaking into a lead acting race, but if voters fall in love with This Is Us he might just become a surprise contender to win. Is Sterling K. Brown the most popular actor on TV?
Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan – Somehow without anyone ever admitting to religiously watching Ray Donovan, Liev Schreiber has been an awards staple with multiple nominations from the Emmys, Golden Globes, and Critics Choice. Still, the eligible season will be nearly a year old by the time voters fill out their ballot, giving many new actors the chance to gain a bit of buzz while Schreiber and Donovan fade to the background.
Tom Hardy, Taboo – While Taboo originally appeared to be a limited series, Hardy announced earlier this week that the show received a second season renewal. Taboo doesn’t seem like the type of show that will compete at the Emmys, but the dark period thriller was a surprise hit for FX. The popularity of the show mixed with Hardy’s undeniable star power might bring him to a surprise first Emmy nomination.
Jude Law, The Young Pope – Last year, Emmy voters surprised everyone by proving they won’t blindly vote for an HBO show simply because it’s in contention. That might be bad news for The Young Pope, although voters might be swayed by the movie star charm of Jude Law (if even still has it?). As pretentious and surprisingly enexciting as The Young Pope may be, it’s still the best material Law has had to work with in years which might be enough for voters to welcome him back to an awards show.
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Anthony Hopkins, Westworld – Hopkins hasn’t been nominated for an Emmy since before I was born, but if anything is going to push the Oscar winner into awards consideration, it’s an HBO hit like Westworld. Hopkin’s Dr. Robert Ford is the mastermind behind the entire first season, but surprisingly he doesn’t have a lot of awards friendly material. While the rest of the massive ensemble has the robotic physicality as well as the western terrain to play with, Hopkins is consistently cool and collected. He would have been a much surer bet in the supporting race, but if voters really respond to Westworld, he could make it in.
Billy Bob Thornton, Goliath – He may have won the Golden Globe, but that feels like an HFPA anomaly. Amazon streamed Goliath for five months now, and I have yet to interact with someone who can confidently tell me what the show is about (after a quick Google search it appears to be about a once successful lawyer now alcoholic). If the show had any more buzz around it, Thornton might be able to earn an Emmy nom, but there needs to be proof that anyone besides a foreign journalist has tuned in.
Paul Giamatti, Billions – Giamatti used to be the type of character actors that Emmy voters adored, even nominating him for small guest spots on shows like Inside Amy Schumer and Downton Abbey. However, for whatever reason, voters ignored him in the first season of Showtime’s Billions. In a year with at least one spot up for grabs, Showtime might be able to sneak Giamatti in, although there likely won’t be any passion behind him.
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Yet to Premiere
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards – Kevin Spacey just lost the SAG award for the first time in three years. However, as the biggest movie star (and two time Oscar winner), he isn’t going anywhere at the Emmys. Netflix is holding off on releasing the fifth season of House of Cards until the end of May, which might keep the show even more so at the forefront of voters’ minds. Depending the Season 5 reception, he might actually become a contender to win his first award.
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul – Season 3 premieres in April. Still, if the guilds provide any indication, Better Call Saul‘s passionate and determined fanbase will likely lead to Odenkirk earning his twelfth career nomination.
Justin Theroux, The Leftovers – HBO had a rough start releasing the first season of The Leftovers. Initially, fans and critics cooled to the show’s bleak premise, and Emmy voters ignored the show. The second season earned a huge boost from critics (15 points on Metacritic) that resulted in a surprise cult following. Now for the third and final season, HBO gave the show the spring slot generally reserved for Game of Thrones hinting at a TV sendoff worthy of awards contention. If his material is anywhere close to crawling out of a bathtub naked again, Theroux might be able to end his time on The Leftovers with the first nomination of his career.
Early Predictions
1. Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
2. Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
3. Matthew Rhys, The Americans
4. Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan
5. Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
6. Sterling K. Brown, This Is Us
7. Tom Hardy, Taboo
8. Jude Law, The Young Pope
9. Justin Theroux, The Leftovers
10. Anthony Hopkins, Westworld
Critical 2017 Emmy Dates Officially Announced
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The Television Academy published today the official 2017 Emmy dates including nomination round voting, final round voting, and dates for the ceremonies.
The Television Academy announced final 2017 Emmy dates, today. Everything falls pretty much into expected alignment leading up to September 17’s final broadcast. The Emmy eligibility window ends May 31 with first round voting kicking off June 12. See below for the list of official 2017 Emmy dates.
The Television Academy also announced today category placement for two shows. Granted, these shows most likely won’t be in contention for top awards (with one potential exception). Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, despite being an hour-long show, will enter as a comedy. Amazon’s Z: The Beginning of Everything will enter as a half-hour drama. As a reminder, hour-long series enter into contention automatically as dramas unless the production petitions otherwise. The 9-member Television Academy reviewing panel approved these executions.
The reclassification likely won’t change Z‘s Emmy fortunes other than degrade it further. The series met with a mixed critical reaction when it premiered, and drama entries face an uphill battle due to packed categories. That’s especially true after The Young Pope and The Handmaid’s Tale appeared to move into the drama race. They originally appeared to land in the limited series categories, which wouldn’t have helped there either. Limited series continues to be the toughest category of the Emmys.
Unfortunate‘s Neil Patrick Harris most directly benefits from the change as he now has a path toward a Comedy Actor Emmy nomination.
Here are the official 2017 Emmy dates as confirmed by the Television Academy:
March 20: Online entry process begins (Emmys.com)
May 1: Entry deadline
June 12: Online voting begins for nomination round
June 26: Online voting ends for nomination round
July 13: Nominations announcemed
August 14: Online voting begins for final round
August 28: Online voting ends for final round
September 9 & 10: Creative Arts Awards and Ball
September 17: 69th Primetime Emmy Awards and Governors Ball
Awards Tracker: A First Look At The Comedy Series Race
With possibly all seven of last year’s nominees returning, Jalal looks at what might be shaping up to be the most boring comedy series race in recent years.
Unlike this year’s drama series race, the comedy series race at the Emmys doesn’t have many new options for voters to choose from. In fact, the options might be so thin that the only choice voters will have to make is which of last year’s nominees are they going to bump out to make room for Atlanta.
Atlanta – Just about every awards group from the HFPA to PGA agreed that Atlanta was the best comedy of 2016, turning Donald Glover’s new show into Veep’s biggest competition in just about every major category including comedy series, directing, and writing. Months ago, we questioned whether or not the show was too edgy for older more conservative voters, but guild voters have proven that theory wrong.
black-ish – In the middle of its third season black-ish has finally started to receive the widespread praise it deserves. Tracee Ellis Ross won her first Golden Globe and the cast earned their first SAG ensemble turning the Johnsons into the most popular TV family. Now that voters have started paying attention to black-ish, they’ll continue rewarding it with nominations. The only question is whether or not they’ll celebrate the comedy with even more nominations including recognition in writing and directing.
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Modern Family – For the past few years, Emmy voters have been slowly dropping Modern Family nomination by nomination to the point where it’s only a matter of time until Emmy voters drop the show altogether. Once again however Modern Family earned some guild support including a SAG ensemble nomination as well as another sound mixing award. These nominations might hint at voters that will mark the show off on their ballots no matter what.
Transparent – In the past, Emmy voters have eventually turned on dramedies in the comedy race and this year Transparent seems to be quickly losing steam. The guild support for the show simply wasn’t there even though it’s still one of the best shows on TV even if it’s not a comedy. The lackluster enthusiasm in the end might simply be because voters haven’t actually watched the third season yet and will get around to it once Amazon sends out screeners.
Girls – Emmy voters have mostly moved on from Girls, but over the past five seasons the show has earned 15 nominations and two wins, including a surprising win for Peter Scolari last year after he was named as a replacement nominee. If the final season of Girls continues delivering some of the best episodes of the entire series, then enough voters might feel inclined to reward Lena Dunham for six years of work.
Insecure – If critics had their way, the first season of Insecure would be a massive contender. Unfortunately Issa Rae’s debut comedy didn’t seem to make a big impact, especially at the guild awards. HBO has a great track record of selling their new shows to Emmy voters, and if they utilize an underwhelming comedy race Insecure could become a surprising dark horse contender.
Veep – It’s almost impossible imagining any other show usurping Veep in its farewell season unless the show completely jumps the shark now that Selina Meyer is out of the White House. Until Veep comes back for a final time in April the safe bet is just to assume Veep will continue its recent Emmy streak.
Silicon Valley – The odd industry obsession with Silicon Valley is frustrating at times simply because their love for the show doesn’t waiver based on the quality of the season and every group seems to love the show including the Art Directors Guild. Unless the upcoming fourth season somehow upsets voters it will likely return.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt – The third season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt doesn’t premiere until mid-May but the teaser trailer of Titus destroying his boyfriend’s truck à la Beyoncé’s “Hold Up” at least promises we’ll have another season full of Titus & Mikey. The second season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt had a bit of a slump at the Emmys but surprisingly had a comeback throughout the guild awards hinting at support for the show throughout the industry. If Tina Fey keeps the show consistent throughout the third season it will likely return and if Netflix becomes more strategic with their episode submissions the show might even earn its first writing and directing nods.
Master of None – Netflix has yet to announce a premiere date for the highly anticipated second season of Master of None but it has been highly reported that it will be eligible for this year’s Emmys. If Netflix waits to release the second season until the eleventh hour they risk Emmy voters not having enough time to watch it and remind themselves how much they love the Emmy winning series. From the little that is known about the second season Lena Waithe’s Denise will likely have a bigger role and Angela Bassett is even signed on in a guest role as her mom so if voters respond well to the sophomore season the show has the potential to expand its Emmy recognition as well.
1. Veep
3. black-ish
4. Silicon Valley
5. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
6. Modern Family
8. Master of None
9. Girls
10. Insecure
What comedies are you predicting to make the cut this year? Are we underestimating any comedies this year? Could a new streaming show like Fleabag or the third season of Catastrophe earn a nomination out of nowwhere?
NBC Universal Kicks off Emmy Season With An Emmy Lunch
By Jazz Tangcay @jazzt Mar 09, 2017
NBC Universal hosted an Emmy lunch featuring their top players in the 2017 Emmy season. AwardsDaily TV’s Jazz Tangcay covered the event.
NBC Universal made a start with their Emmy campaign this week with a luncheon at Ysabel’s in Hollywood. In attendance was a who’s who of TV, Jennifer Lopez sat in on corner representing her NBC show, Shades of Blue. Ben Feldman and America Ferrera sat in another talking about their comedy Superstore. Derek Hough dazzled talking about Hairspray Live. Milo Ventimiglia, Justin Hartley, Chris Sullivan and Ron Cephas Jones from This is Us also attended.
This is Us emerged as the surprise breakout hit of the season and the number one show at NBC. It’s an emotional and compelling drama and a huge hit with viewers as well as critics. Sullivan and Ventimiglia didn’t divulge any spoilers about the show. Both praised fans on social media for keeping silent on the show when it airs, only expressing surprise or grief as reactions to what happens in an episode. Both actors also said they were enjoying their break during filming, joking about how they were looking forward to having tacos and discussed their favorite local taco spots. Ventimiglia’s arm was in a cast and will be back in action when the show starts filming Season 2 later this year.
I caught up with Tituss Burgess from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, a favorite of the AwardsDaily TV gang. I also had a chat with Carol Kane who revealed her character will have a new boyfriend when Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt returns on May 19. She didn’t divulge much more than that, so we’ll just have to wait until the new season premieres.
Writer Michael Schur was at another table with the cast of The Good Place, Ted Danson and Kristen Bell. Schur and all were thrilled that the viewer never quite knows what’s going to happen from one episode to the next. That’s just how he likes it. If you haven’t seen the Season 1 finale, you’re in for quite the surprise with what happens. He is already back writing the next season, due to start shooting in April.
I sat down with Jennifer Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Jack Orman who were there representing Shades of Blue which premiered Season 2 on Sunday night. It won the time slot for NBC, and that was something everyone was delighted about. Goldsmith-Thomas discussed the tweet party Lopez held at her house on Sunday night to celebrate the new episode airing inviting cast, crew and friends for a viewing and tweeting party. Thomas pointed out how the crew, “Protects each other. They love each other. They shoot two episodes at once. It’s hard.”
Lopez added, “Everyone’s in it to win it. Me and them (Thomas and Orman) set the tone that we’re doing work that is important to us and that we’re proud of. Everybody takes a great sense of pride in the show that we’re making.”
Thomas mentioned that she came to TV because “the best writing is on TV and we’re making 13 little movies a year.”
The cast of Shades of Blue makes for phenomenal Sunday night viewing and includes Lopez, Ray Liotta, Drea De Matteo as the crooked NYPD cops all working on the anti-corruption Task Force. Warren Kole plays the FBI agent assigned to the task force and challenges their loyalty. I joked that after watching the premiere I wanted to punch him. Lopez replied, “He gets better and better every episode. I loved him from the beginning when he came in to audition and watching him create this character and get so comfortable in it, and really push the envelope, it’s so impressive.” Orman added jokingly, “My son said to me, “You found a new way to make him more creepy.”
Lopez and Thomas both said it’s an exciting time to be at NBC and on TV. “Jennifer is fearless and wanted to dive into it because it’s a great role.” Lopez has already started thinking about Season 3. Aside from Shades of Blue, Lopez is in the second year of her Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood. She’s also developing World of Dance, a dance competition series for NBC, and at the end of the year will star and produce the live TV production of Bye Bye Birdie. I asked if she was up for directing an episode of the show, she said, “We talk about it. Maybe. It might be time. It has to be at a time when I’m not doing anything else.”
I also had a brief sit down with my friends over at Gold Derby, Tom O’Neil and Marcus Dixon, who were with the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt cast, joined by Jane Krakowski. O’Neil was explaining how the Oscar and Emmy voting systems work much to everyone’s fascination. Krakowski and Kane had no shortage of questions for O’ Neil.
As much as Clarence would have liked me to, sadly, I didn’t get the opportunity to talk to Kerry Ehrin who was there talking about Bates Motel. So, I couldn’t find anything out about the new and final season.
And so we move forth with Emmy campaigning.
Awards Tracker: A Drama Series Race Without ‘Game of Thrones’
In a first look at the Emmys drama series race, Jalal lays out what shows are competing for top drama series and what shows are falling from grace.
Not even a week after the most significant moment of our lifetime (Moonlight, people. Moonlight.), and we’re jumping right into Emmy season. For the first time in years, the drama series race is wide open with three new shows competing against popular favorites that have been waiting years for the chance at the top award now that Game of Thrones is in hiatus.
Stranger Things – After winning the top SAG and Producers Guild awards of the year, Stranger Things seems poised to become the most unlikely Emmy winner in the history of the award. Popular genre hits don’t usually get anywhere close to major Emmy awards, but America has gone crazy for the upside down and Millie Bobby Brown to the point where no one can escape. The show’s only major detractor is how early in the year the first season premiered, but Netflix has done a great job at keeping the show relevant with constant appearances by the actors at awards shows and talk shows as well as updates on the second season.
The Crown – As the first major costume drama to premiere post Downton Abbey, it’s automatically assumed that The Crown will be a major contender, but just how popular will it be? The show is clearly a hit with costume designers, art directors, and actors. The big question is whether or not Netflix will campaign the The Crown to the same extent they will push their other major dramas on the other voters?
Westworld – Westworld premiered as HBO’s answer to the eventual end of Game of Thrones. It offered a 10-week first season that seemed to be spiraling into a cultural phenomenon and began the season as a potential front runner in a year without any of the voters’ old favorites. After being nominated by every award group without any major wins, it seems that voters are more likely to admire the show than they are to reward it. That’s similar to Game of Thrones first few seasons.
Mr. Robot – It’s crazy to think that, after a breakout first season where some critics hailed the show as the future of television, that Mr. Robot might be forgotten in a classic sophomore slump. The second season premiered last summer to great reviews, but an usually tepid reaction from fans resulted in the show being virtually shutout from just about every major guild as well as the top award at the Golden Globes which it had won just the year before. Voters typically stick with a show for a few years once they bring it into the club, but in a year with so many more accessible new shows Mr. Robot could get left out of the top award.
Homeland – The one time best drama winner has had a fickle relationship with Emmy voters over the past six years. It went from one time favorite to being left out in a truly awful year to sneaking back into the drama series race. Now with Homeland constantly dwindling in terms of nominations this might be the year where it gets booted for good.
This Is Us – No network drama has been nominated for best series since The Good Wife in 2011 (unless you count Downton Abbey). With television quality at an all time high, it would take a pretty special show to standout to voters. Voter snobbery aside, there seems to be a lot of people in 2017 with a need for a sentimental family drama. However, there is a bigger chance the show shows up in other races like supporting actor, writing, and casting, while still missing out on the top award.
Ray Donovan – The focus has been on the plethora of new dramas this year, but there is a chance that an old favorite might sneak in. Over the years voters have shown that they love Ray Donovan, especially last year when in the third season the show earned three acting nominations as well as a directing nod.
The Young Pope – Oscar winning director Paolo Sorrentino’s first attempt at television is definitely a prestige series starring Jude Law and Diana Keaton about the bizarre inner workings of the Vatican but European pretension doesn’t necessarily translate into a successful Emmy series. My initial impression of the show is that it isn’t provocative enough to excite Emmy voters especially in a drama series race overflowing with pop culture phenomenons and crowd pleasers but if anyone knows how to push a show like The Young Pope it’s HBO. In the end their best bet at a nomination is probably with the show’s cast whether it be Jude Law or Diane Keaton. Note: This show could be submitted in the Limited Series category.
Better Call Saul – AMC pushed back the third season of the Breaking Bad spinoff to April, which is probably a good sign for the show’s Emmy chances. Saul has been a constant Emmy player for the past two years and constantly fills up various guild awards including 3/5s of one ACE Eddie category and four WGA nominations.
The Americans – After a breakout year at the Emmys last year, there were some questions on whether or not the Russian spy saga could become a major contender to actually win this year in such a wide open race. Now that the Writers Guild named it the best drama of 2016, there is at least proof that there is enough excitement behind the show. In a year dominated by sci-fi and fantasy shows, The Americans might seem important enough to pull ahead depending on how well-liked the upcoming fifth season is after it premieres next week.
House of Cards – The borderline campy political thriller has had an interesting couple of years at the Emmys, always over-performing in terms of nominations (especially with actors) but almost always failing to actually win an award. Even actors might be moving on from the show after the fourth season was left out of the drama ensemble race at SAG. Netflix isn’t releasing the newest installment of the show until the day before the Emmy eligibility window ends, which might help keep the show at the forefront of Emmy voters minds or not give them enough time to actually watch the show before voting.
1. Stranger Things
2. The Crown
3. Westworld
4. The Americans
5. Better Call Saul
7. Mr. Robot
8. Homeland
10. Ray Donovan
11. The Young Pope
The first six seem like obvious Emmy choices. The only unknown is how new seasons of Better Call Saul, The Americans, and House of Cards are received. Underwhelming seasons of Mr. Robot and Homeland will probably be battling it out for the final slot. In the end, even with lukewarm reactions, voters will probably bring Mr. Robot back for the second season simply because the show feels important and voters aren’t so quick to abandon shows they once loved so quickly.
What drama are you predicting to take the top award? Are there any dramas being underestimated right now?
Primetime Emmy Adds New Categories In Music, Casting Categories
By Clarence Moye @chmoye Feb 24, 2017
The Television Academy announced two new categories for the Primetime Emmy ceremony in music and reality casting categories.
The Television Academy announced today the addition of two new categories for the Primetime Emmy ceremony. As if they needed more categories… Artists involved with Outstanding Music Supervision and Outstanding Casting in a Reality Series will receive Emmy consideration for the first time. The Television Academy also announced oher 2017 rules and procedure modifications.
Here is the official Television Academy press release detailing the changes.
TELEVISION ACADEMY ANNOUNCES NEW PRIMETIME EMMY® CATEGORIES: OUTSTANDING MUSIC SUPERVISION AND OUTSTANDING CASTING IN A REALITY SERIES
As Emmy season approaches, the Television Academy Board of Governors announced today new rules changes for this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards competition.
A new Emmy category, Outstanding Music Supervision, will acknowledge the creative contributions made by the music supervisor to the music of any television program. In addition, Outstanding Casting in a Reality Series has been added to recognize casting directors responsible for identifying and assembling ensemble casts for structured, unstructured or competition programs within the Reality genre.
“In our ever-changing world of television, it’s important to annually evaluate and refine the rules of Emmy competition,” said Hayma Washington, Television Academy Chairman and CEO. “We are keeping pace with industry innovators, and recognizing excellence within new and changing genres and platforms.”
In addition, other approved Primetime Emmy Awards rules and procedures modifications for 2017 include:
Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series is now split into Cinematography for One–Hour Series and for Half-Hour Series.
Converted, retitled and redefined former juried awards into new interactive media category awards:
Outstanding Interactive Program (Existing category award)
Outstanding Original Interactive Program (New category award)
Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media Within A Scripted Program (New category award)
Outstanding Creative Achievement In Interactive Media Within An Unscripted Program (New category award)
Outstanding Innovation In Interactive Programming (New juried award)
Alec Baldwin, An Unprecedented Supporting Actor Contender
By Jalal Haddad @drinkingwithosc Jan 26, 2017
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Where does Alec Baldwin stand in the 2017 Emmy race? Can he Trump-up a win?
Last weekend, Saturday Night Live announced that Alec Baldwin would host the upcoming 14th episode of the season after popping up throughout the season to impersonate Donald Trump. This will mark his 11th appearance of the season, and his 17th time hosting overall. Assuming this is another 21-episode season, the move completely changes the Emmy conversation considering the “less than 50% rule” the Television Academy implemented two years ago. Any performer appearing in 50% or more of a season isn’t eligible in the guest races. Alec Baldwin will now compete in the supporting actor race, an unprecedented move for someone who isn’t even member of the SNL cast.
Even while appearing in a single sketch per episode, his presence in popular culture has been stronger than all seven of last year’s nominees combined. Whether through a simple sniff or his pronunciation of “China,” Baldwin became the viral hit of SNL. That coupled with the real-life Twitter jabs between Baldwin and Trump turned the performance into a major talking point on every news program from Fox to MSNBC. Also, Baldwin’s status as an awards industry staple (16 Emmy nominations with 2 wins) probably makes him both a strong threat for a nomination and a strong contender to win.
If nominated, he would become the sixth Saturday Night Live performer in a supporting category, but he would make Emmy history as the first SNL guest to compete in a bigger race. After eight years of continuous losses, SNL finally won its first supporting award. Opening up the Academy’s voting procedures ushered in Kate McKinnon’s win. That type of popular vote might propel Alec Baldwin into frontrunner status. That’s especially possible if enough voters want to use their ballot as a small form of protest and send a message to the 45th President.
A Brief History of SNL Politics at the Emmys
Emmy voters have always been partial to SNL political impersonators. The Academy rewarded Tina Fey’s Sarah Palin and rewarded Kate McKinnon’s Hillary Clinton by breaking the cast member Emmy curse. At least ten nominated performers have been recognized parallel to some iconic portrayals over the years, and although it’s debatable whether to credit their nominations solely to their presidential caricatures, one can’t deny the lasting impact they have had. From Chevy Chase’s constantly stumbling Ford to Tina’s signature “I can see Russia from my house,” these Emmy-nominated performances dictated how audiences viewed these figures.
1976 – Chevy Chase as Gerald Ford*
1978 – Dan Ackroyd as Jimmy Carter
1984 – Joe Discopo as Ronald Reagan
1989-1993 – Dana Carvey as George H. W. Bush*
1994 – Phil Hartman as Bill Clinton
2001 – Will Ferrell as George W. Bush
2009 – Amy Poehler as Hillary Clinton
2009 – Tina Fey as Sarah Palin*
2016 – Kate McKinnon as Hillary Clinton*
2016 – Larry David as Bernie Sanders
* Indicates Emmy Winner
Which of these Emmy nominated performances is your favorite? Is Alec Baldwin’s Donald Trump strong enough to last throughout the Emmy season? Sound off in the comments below!
Stephen Colbert Announced As 2017 Emmy Host
By Clarence Moye @chmoye Jan 23, 2017
(Photo: Scott Kowalchyk/CBS)
2017 Emmy Host Stephen Colbert will lead the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards
Late Show host Stephen Colbert will host the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, according to host network CBS. This marks Colbert’s first major awards show hosting gig. This announcement as 2017 Emmy Host puts Colbert in great company. Fellow late night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and James Corden all host recent or upcoming awards shows. Colbert’s Emmy haul amassed 27 nominations and nine wins.
“We’re excited to kick off the new season and celebrate the top achievements in television with Stephen Colbert as host of the Primetime Emmys,” said Jack Sussman, CBS Entertainment EVP of specials, music and live events. “Stephen is the ultimate master of ceremonies with award-winning creative talents, and as we’ve seen the past few months, he has a fearless passion for live television. We look forward to honoring television’s best while entertaining audiences with the creative energy and sharp comedy of Stephen Colbert.”
The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards airs Sunday, September 17, on CBS beginning at 8pm ET.
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“Eyes Wide Open” is a bold, confident and accessible slice of contemporary blues-rock that promises to bring Aynsley yet more accolades as well as introduce his genre-blending sound to a new audience, building on the 100,000 albums he’s already sold worldwide.
The 39-year-old British guitarist says that this raw, energetic album is a return to his roots; a record that at its heart boasts all the grit of traditional blues.
“I wanted to keep the raw edginess and energy of a band,” says Aynsley. “So that meant minimal takes and going with the ones that had the most spirit and passion over those with technical perfection. To me, music isn’t supposed to be perfect. It’s supposed to grab you and move you both emotionally and physically; it’s supposed to connect with you.”
“Eyes Wide Open” seals Aynsley’s reputation for adroitly blending blues and rock, pop and even a smattering of soul. Hooky melodies dovetail seamlessly with blazing blues solos that are as passionate as they are tasteful. Like every musician of weight, this album also reveals Aynsley’s ability to tell a story. Each track paints a picture, exposing an emotional landscape with the insight of a fine artist: “The world never stops and so much happens around us - some of it resonates with you, some of it doesn’t. This album is written about the world as I see it, through eyes wide open.”
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The Burning Times Continue
By LaVaughn
Crossposted from Reflections Journal.
The highly publicized torture killing of an accused witch in Papua New Guinea is a brutal reminder that they still burn "witches" in some parts of the world.
A young mother was burned alive in Papua New Guinea this week after townspeople accused her of being a witch.
According to multiple reports, Kepari Leniata, 20, was tortured and killed in front of a mob of hundreds in the town of Mount Hagen. The woman, stripped naked and covered in gasoline, was burned alive on a pile of trash by relatives of a young boy who had died earlier in the week. The relatives had accused Leniata of killing him with sorcery.
If anything, it's a growing trend. Deep-seated cultural beliefs result in numerous murders, despite their illegality.
PNG's sorcery act dates back to before 1975, when the nation was a colony of Australia.
The law acknowledges the widespread belief in sorcery and tries to regulate it; however, the courts have increasingly backed away from sorcery cases.
But this incident threatens to inspire serious legal action, drawing passionate condemnation from the prime minister and international pressure to prosecute Leniata's killers.
"No one commits such a despicable act in the society that all of us, including Kepari, belong to," Prime Minister Peter O'Neill said in a statement.
"Barbaric killings connected with alleged sorcery. Violence against women because of this belief that sorcery kills. These are becoming all too common in certain parts of the country.
The dynamics appear to be startlingly similar to the burning times of ancient Europe. Women are the primary targets and in many cases it is to wrest property from them.
The UN's special rapporteur on violence against women, Rashida Manjoo, in March last year gave a blistering assessment of the treatment of women in PNG, finding two-thirds of females in relationships have experienced domestic violence.
Ms Manjoo said sorcery allegations were usually used as a way of depriving women of land and property, while misfortune or death were used as a reason for the accusation.
But much as I discussed here, at some length, among the indigenous peoples of Papua New Guinea, a belief in sorcery distinguishes between "good and bad magic."
This is where it becomes complicated. People in the West, like Rob Kerby, conflate ancient tribal beliefs in sorcery that they don't understand at all with Wicca, Paganism, and Western Alchemy. The drift of ancient tribal beliefs enshrined in the Bible, become a bludgeon in the hands of ignorant, bigoted Westerners. Worse, they further fuel torches and outrage for Christian converts in the third world. And the Rob Kerbys of the world marvel at the moral clarity of the third worlders who are taking their witch problem seriously.
Jason at the Wild Hunt also has some thoughts on how our other nearly religious obsession, Hollywood, may be cross-pollinating with myths about witchcraft and exacerbating the problem.
We live in a strange time. In America we concoct fantasies about killing “witches,” we build thrillers that suppose our own witch-killings were justified, while thousands are killed by mobs in towns and villages across the world. Surely we should be feeling some cognitive dissonance, but we seem to accept “The Witch” as just like any other fantasy creature: zombies, werewolves, vampires, winged fairies. We make no real connection to how much our fantasy is built on the horror of killing innocents (and the propaganda that fueled it). Nor do we realize that Hollywood is a global business, and that our fantasies about witch-killing might be seen very differently in lands where witch-hunts have not become a relic of history. For modern Pagans and Witches living in countries where these witch persecutions happen, they are in a constant struggle to change a culture of misinformation and dangerous propaganda (South African Pagans are currently circulating a petition to their Human Rights Commission).
Yesterday I wrote about a large number of film projects featuring witches and witchcraft that are being released this year, and that those of us who identify as Witches should start discerning our response to them, because what pop-culture does impacts our collective thinking and beliefs. This is not because these films are about “us,” but because the lines are far blurrier than we realize. That it’s problematic that we are entertained by fake witches being killed while Christian groups in America fund witch-hunters overseas. Meanwhile, the unscrupulous have no problem issuing polemics that deliberately try to blur the lines further between modern religious Witchcraft and the witch-persecutions. We seem to forget that we are not immune to moral panics here too.
It's a good post in a long line of good posts on the issue and it's filled with linky goodness. But let me just emphasize the action step: Sign the petition.
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DAREDEVIL #1.50
David Andrews April 23, 2014 COMICS, DAREDEVIL, MARK WAID, MARVEL
[ I DARE YOU NOT TO BUY THIS ]
Can you guess what the biggest similarity is between Matt Murdock, River Phoenix, Brian Bendis, Paolo Riveraand, Kurt Cobain, Alex Maleez, Mark Waid, Jimmy Hendrix, Javier Rodriguez, The Kesel's, and Marvel Comics? Why yes! That is correct, dear reader! I've followed them all on twitter sometime around May, 2014! Wow! How do you do that? Are you on drugs or something?
To QUOTE Ray Charles: 'What is a soul? It's like electricity. We don't really know what it is, but it's a force that can light a room'.
In this bumper sized 50th Anniversary issue of Daredevil you can expect to see the following three story-lines.
Now the first chapter -- entitled 'The King Is Red' -- relays how a middle-aged Matt Murdock tries to save his hypersensitive son, plus the city of San Francisco, from a sudden out-break of blindness.
The second chapter is a prose piece, and chronicles how Matt's mysterious wife is forced to confront her inner most demons.
Whilst the third and final chapter -- entitled 'The Last Will and Testament of Mike Murdock' -- goes to show how Spiderman's life will always be a lot worse than this wannabe devils.
So what can I say about this great issue of Daredevil other more noteworthy reviewers haven't said before me? I mean, would me praising its amazing artwork add anything new to the table? Or what about if I told you that each of the three story-lines conveyed had a personal yet challenging vibe about them?
No. It would help, would it? But having said that let me just state for the record that I really-really-really loved reading this book. From my point of view I was captivated by the moods and the feelings it presented on the page. Like Matt's parental manner towards' his skittish son for instance. Or how Matt's wife was shrouded in secrecy until you finally reached the second chapter! Plus on top of that, what about the car-sales-man type vibe Mike Murdock had, eh?
No. I can't find anything at fault with this comic book, dear reader. Maybe I would have liked it a bit more if Marvel lowered its price slightly! But then again it did give us more bang for our buck, so... errr? Next!!!!
THE MUSIC:
I've got to compare these amazing adventures to the Ray Charles classic, 'What'd I Say', mainly because they're both longer to digest, dynamic to plough through, and have a strange personal tone to them that's one half sexual and one half bold.
THE COMPARISON:
Do you know that strange feeling you can sometimes get after you've watched a magnificent movie? You know. Something like the 'Green Mile' for instance. Where you can't help but stay transfixed to what you've just seen, even though it's now no longer with you.
Well, that was the feeling I got after reading this book. Transfixed. And that's what I'm going to compare it to, as well.
To be completely honest with you, my friends, my favorite story presented in this comic would have to be it's first one.
In my eye's it was one of those tales that ticked so many boxes for me I would've given it an 'A Star Plus' if it was ever going to sit an exam. In essence it was a parable where Matt had to deal with his future whilst dealing with his past. But more than that it also hypothesized what he would do if he had a son, and his son was placed in a perilous situation partly beyond his control.
Of course Matt fought back against his opponent -- who shall remain nameless -- because that is a part of what he is. Yet, because this was a future slanted-story-line, I couldn't really tell if this new Matt was anything like the old Matt. And that is where the main source of my enjoyment lies.
The uncertainty. Nuff said.
DAREDEVIL #1.50 Reviewed by David Andrews on April 23, 2014 Rating: 5
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One of the most sought after resources when filming in Russia is archive footage. Michael Craig and Copernicus Films can guide you through the process of choosing archive material for your films or even choose and acquire the material on your behalf; dealing with the Russian archive authorities, negotiating payments and handling any documentation pertaining to copyright. At the archive You get to select the material yourself on a Moviola. The first time I tried it was a bit difficult having only used one before in St Petersburg but I soon got the hang of it again.
Russia has some of the most outstanding collections of film archive. The documentary film collection is housed at Krasnogorsk which is a small town just outside Moscow. I remember my first trip to Krasnogorsk where I was able to acquire archive footage for many of my films including Rodchenko and the Russian Avant-garde and Meyerhold Theatre and the Russian Theatre.
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The system is straight forward and everything is delivered on a format of your choosing. Once you get the material up on the moviola and run it through its one of the most extraordinary feelings to see this material from maybe 80 years ago coming alive in front of your eyes. Films by Ziggy Vertov, "Man with Film Camera", Eisenstein, "Battleship Potemkin" and Esfir Shub who directed "The Fall of The Romanovs" in 1927. She was a pioneer in the genre of compilation film, in the use of historical footage, and in recreating historical scenes in order to shoot new footage.
Many of my film making friends in Russia who hail from the soviet time are forever extolling the virtues of film, they talk about the smell, the feel and the sheer tactile sensation of handling celluloid. Even though I have grown up using tape and and now digital, when you first open those cans and get to handle original material its a magnificent feeling and a powerful sensation of participating in a rich history.
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Filming in Russia
With regard to filming in Russia, Michael Craig first worked on a sprawling BBC drama in St Petersburg twenty years ago. We filmed everywhere from morgues, to hospitals to the main police headquarters and even the prison, as well as locations all over the city. With a crew and actors of 140 or so the main problem was finding enough food to feed them each day over a three month shooting schedule when food was not easily available in those days. No one could say it was easy but then this was the early 90s. The last day of shooting coincided with the storming of the White House in Moscow, so conditions were not ideal. However despite all the problems the film got made and was within budget. Things have changed a lot since then.
When Michael Craig first moved to Moscow and was invited to visit Mosfilm, the studio was in quite a dilapidated state and morale was very low. A year or so ago he was invited to the Mosfilm studio as part of a delegation of diplomats to view the studios with the aim of showcasing Mosfilm and its facilities. Karen Shakhnazarov, the Russian director had been charged with the revamping and modernisation of the studios a few years previous. The transformation was astounding. The grounds had been neatly laid out, new buildings had appeared and old ones had been completely renovated and updated. The sound studios (the biggest in Europe) had been updated to the highest standards and a whole 19th century Russian town had been built as a set in the grounds of the Mosfilm complex. It displays a commitment to and understanding of what a foreign film company would require to make a film here in Russia.
As a director, Shakhnazarov set himself the task of outfitting Mosfilm with equipment and standards which he himself would want for any film he would make. With this in mind he went about the task of changing Mosfilm into a world class film making facility. The transformation of Mosfim is indicative of the new conditions which make it a great place to make films
Since that time Michael Craig has been involved in several large scale productions in Moscow as well working with numerous smaller companies and organisations in Moscow. Michael Craig founded Copernicus Films which has made eight documentary films independently in Moscow, an opera and interviews and journalistic projects. With the right guidance and support anybody can have a positive experience making films in Russia in a stable environment. Michael Craig and Copernicus Films's twenty years working here in Russia, making contacts and establishing a sound business base has given him the insights and experience to offer such a service and benefit those companies or individuals wanting to come here and shoot a film project. No project is too large or too small for us and advice can be tailored to individual projects as required.
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Get involved»Campaigners»Sunderland
Sunderland campaigners step up the pressure for Changing Places toilets
Local residents in Sunderland have joined forces to campaign for Changing Places toilets in their local area.
They have formed the Sunderland Changing Places Steering Group, which includes:
Sunderland People First – a group of self advocates with a learning disability
The Physical Disability Alliance – a group speaking up for people with a physical disability
The Sunderland Carers Group
Day centre staff who support people with complex needs
A development worker from Mencap
A manager and service user from Scope.
How did the campaign begin?
"We were approached by a support worker from a local day centre about the issue,"explains Lisa from Sunderland People First, who set up the steering group. "They told us that people with complex needs were having to come back early when visiting community venues because there are no Changing Places toilets, and that peoples dignity was being compromised. We did some consultation and found out that many people thought this was a problem, so we decided to do something about it."
At the moment there are no Changing Places toilets in any public buildings in Sunderland. Although there is no figure for the exact number of people who need to use Changing Places toilets in Sunderland, it is certain that a large number of people are missing out because of the lack of toilets that meet their needs.
"By speaking to just two local day centres and one special school, we found 80 people who need to use Changing Places toilets when they are out and about" explains Matt, another member of the Steering Group. "We believe this is just a drop in the ocean."
The steering group’s aim is to get at least three public Changing Places toilets installed in Sunderland, two in the city centre and one on the seafront which is one of the most popular areas in Sunderland.
To get the campaign rolling the group have set about doing a number of things. Firstly they visited day centres to understand the needs of people with complex needs. They then began to develop local campaign information, including finding out about the demand for Changing Places toilets in Sunderland and visiting toilets around Sunderland and Newcastle to check out the current facilities.
Next the group started to raise awareness of the campaign in the local area, writing articles for local publications and speaking at various events, including the Learning Disability Partnership Board. The group now plan to write to local Councillors and will soon attend an event about the development of Sunderland City Centre.
"Attending consultation events is a great opportunity to get your message heard," says Steve, a Support Worker from the Steering Group."We took part in some research being done for a new Primary Care Centre and recommended they include a Changing Places toilet. To our delight they agreed. This was our first success and the group has only had two meetings!"
What do the group believe is the secret of a good local campaign?
"Getting a good team together and working in partnership with other organisations will make your campaign stronger. It’s also really important to get your information right – the Changing Places website is an excellent resource, one of the most useful and practical sites around. Set clear goals and plan your actions. And finally keep on going!"
If you would like to contact the Sunderland Changing Places Steering Group, please email: changingplaces@mencap.org.uk
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Player of the Week: Nando De Colo
French guard Nando De Colo exploded this past week for a 37-point performance in the FIBA EuroCup. His offensive effort, nicely rounded out with 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals, paved the way for his teams victory over Barons, although it was ultimately a futile effort, as the French squad failed to qualify for the next round.
De Colo is a bit of a late bloomer, a guy who didnt play with the French Under-16 or 18 National Teams. Born in 1987, last season he already enjoyed consistent playing time with Cholet, and during the past summer, he emerged as the leader on the U-20 National Team. This season, hes established himself as an important player in the French League, where he averages 12.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 28 minutes per game. He even made the All-Star game, starting alongside the likes of Nicolas Batum and Marc-Antoine Pellin.
A pretty skilled combo guard, De Colo provides both solid passing ability and notable scoring power. Standing 6-5, enjoying a nice frame, but average in terms of athleticism, he shows a pretty nice physical profile for European basketball. Not very explosive, he takes advantage of his ball-handling skills, footwork and screens to slash towards the basket. Hes a solid shooter with range out to the three-point line, also being able to knock down shots off the dribble. Able to find his teammates off the drive, he shows nice court vision, while he emerges aggressive on the fastbreak.
Although De Colo can eventually overdo himself if he feels confident, as it happened in the game against Barons, hes a pretty heady guy who seems to play beyond his age. Hes not oozing with untapped potential, but seems like a very interesting player in the making. It wouldnt be surprising if he moved to a bigger squad next season, where NBA scouts could take a closer look at him before he becomes draft-eligible.
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Loaned from CSKA to Khimki, Ponkrashov is finally finding regular playing time to display his game at a high level. Indeed, Khimki is a very strong squad, head-and-shoulders the second best team in the powerful Russian League, tied with Pamesa Valencia leading their ULEB Cup group, and enjoying a deep and talented roster (with some familiar names for the American fan such as Maciej Lampe, Daniel Ewing or Pat Burke). Its not like Anton has taken a huge step back in terms of the competitiveness he faces.
Precisely this past week, Ponkrashov faced the team that owns his rights, CSKA, delivering 17 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists that left Khimki on the verge of stunning the Russian powerhouse. Its not his most typical performance, as Anton is more of a pass-first point guard. Averaging 4.4 assists per game between the Russian Superleague and the ULEB Cup, hes a guy with notable ability to find the open man, effective in the pick and roll, prolific with kick-out passes, and who takes advantage of his size to better see the court and execute his passes over his rivals.
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At 6-7 and strongly built, hes obviously not an orthodox playmaker. On the other hand, hes not very athletic, particularly in terms of his leaping ability (highly underwhelming). Still, he can move his feet pretty fast, and he can even challenge smaller guards on defense, showing nice lateral quickness.
Back to the offense, one of the reasons why Ponkrashov is not a very prolific scorer is the fact that hes extremely left-handed when it comes to putting the ball in the net. When he goes right, he almost always passes the ball, even forcing the delivery, unless hes completely open. Everybody knows it, and hes constantly invited by his defenders to attack with his off hand. Actually, in the game against CSKA he executed a successful slashing move from the right side, took the steps for a wide open layup and, when it came to release the ball, he awkwardly used his left hand despite having last touched the floor with his left foot and having his right knee elevated.
In the end, many of his points come off jumpers that he can take off the dribble. Hes coming up inconsistent shooting from the three-point line, but looks pretty reliable from mid-range distances.
Although generally displaying a nice level this season, Ponkrashov still shows up tentative at times. He doesnt completely trust his scoring skills, which might affect to some degree the aggressiveness he displays running the offense, and therefore, his effectiveness there. Anyway, its just a matter of gaining maturity, confidence and experience.
Nikola Pekovic kissed a splendid Euroleague Regular Season goodbye with a 20-point, 10-rebound performance, followed by his 15 points and 2 rebounds in the Adriatic League. It was a successful week, as both games ended up in Partizans bag. Indeed the victory against Fenerbahce-Ulker was only the second triumph on the road in the Euroleague for the Serbian team in their way to the Top-16 round. Meanwhile, Hemofarm was their victim in the Adriatic League, which leaves Partizan as the lone leader in the competition, being one game ahead of Zadar and with an unprecedented 5-victory margin over the second best Serbian team. Of course Pekovic has to be given a lot of credit for his team's extremely solid display so far this season.
Ante Tomic keeps delivering increasingly consistent outings both in the FIBA Eurocup and the Adriatic League. In the continental competition he had 19 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks helping Zagreb to overcome Olympia. In 8 games, he averages 13.8 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists, never falling under the 9-point mark. In the Balkan league, he settled for 16 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, still not enough to beat Zadar. Anyway, in the last 17 games of the Adriatic League, he has only once failed to reach double digits in scoring, while hes netting 64.1% of his field goals.
Pau Ribas, who scored 17 points in the ACB this past weekend for DKV Joventut against Valladolid. Hes gaining more confidence in his role on the team these days, despite his youth. Hes a solid shooter and an able scorer, but he needed minutes to be able to show his abilities on the court.
Despite a promising season start, Jure Lalic is struggling lately. While his team Zadar keeps winning games, he only averages 2.6 points and barely played 10 minutes in each of the last 5 matches. Actually, his season scoring average has dropped from 11 points per game to 9.5. For a rather relatively unathletic big man like him that is automatically eligible in the upcoming draft, this might eventually mean losing any hope of being selected.
Ricky Rubio has just been awarded with the FIBA Europe Young Mens Player of the Year. The poll, voted by fans, journalists, players and coaches, ended as follow:
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They are all recognizable names, although its a bit surprising to see Macvan falling so low. His impressive MVP performance at the U-19 World Championships and the way he led Serbia to the continental title at U-18 category probably deserved a better outcome.
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Government digital copies of IMF/Hoover documents?
The debate over the documents obtained by the Iraq Memory Foundation from Ba'ath Party Headquarters in Iraq and that are now on deposit at the Hoover Institution at Stanford is epic.
Access to the documents at Hoover requires physically traveling to Stanford and signing an agreement available here, that, among other things, forbids "commentary for public use in print media or over the Internet that uses or quotes from the IMF Collection without prior written permission from Mr. Kanan Makiya of the Iraq Memory Foundation." There are certainly important and valid reasons for restrictions on access to, and disclosure of, these documents given that they contain, among other things, personal information on victims. Restrictions on access to government documents that require such personal written permission from a specific individual, however, seems a bit odd. I was therefore interested in a detail in a Chronicle of Higher Education piece that said the following (emphasis mine):
According to Hassan Mneimneh, director of the Iraq Memory Foundation's documentation project, the group reached an agreement with the U.S. military in February 2005 to have the documents shipped to the United States, where government contractors would complete the digitizing process at a much faster rate. That agreement also provided for the U.S. government to keep a digital copy of the collection.
I had assumed the most likely government entity to hold that digital copy would be the DIA. Therefore I requested via FOIA last year a sampling of these records on the basis that, regardless of the ownership of the original documents, the digital copies in the possession of the government ought to constitute agency records within the meaning of FOIA. Morever, access to the government copies would be governed by established FOIA standards for redaction and withholding rather than by the personal restrictions at Hoover.
After more than a year and a half, I finally received the response below indicating that "no documents responsive to your request were found." Perhaps the search conducted was inadequate or perhaps the DIA is not the governmental entity that has custody of the digital copies after all. Not knowing which specific agency has custody or authority over seized records is a recurring obstacle.
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Reconciliation and mission
The reconciliation of this vertical relationship is possible only through the mediation of Jesus who embodies, lives and dies the reality of this reconciliation. He puts us right with our God and thereby establishes the basis for right relationship with each other. In many countries such as Australia, Timor Leste and South Africa, the public rhetoric and programs for reconciliation have, at least in part, been informed and underpinned by this theological perspective.
Year of Mercy's opportunity for Aboriginal reconciliation
'On his last two visits to Latin America, Pope Francis has focused on past and present relationships between indigenous peoples and their colonisers. This Jubilee Year of Mercy perhaps it could be a blessed moment for Aboriginal Australians and descendants of their colonisers to walk together through the Door of Mercy at the St Francis Xavier Cathedral, calling to mind the sins and endeavours of the past, the achievements and commitments of the present, and the hopes and aspirations of the future.' Fr Frank Brennan SJ, Lenten Talk, Norwood Parish, 3 March 2016
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The Prime Minister's Closing the Gap speech to Federal Parliament last Wednesday was a finely crafted piece of work that failed to hit the spot. It seems that 'Closing the Gap' is the Government's Indigenous policy. Yet it can be seen as a justification for getting out the big stick to achieve short term gains that will look good on the Government's own political report card.
Dusty feet on the road to reconciliation
150 years ago the David McIver entered Hervey Bay carrying 404 immigrants, including my great great grandmother Annie. Some of the crew rowed to shore, where they were met and helped by two Aboriginal men. Who'd have thought that over a century later, one of Annie's great grandchildren would be a judge in the landmark Mabo native title case.
Reconciliation balances guilt and hope
To lead to reconciliation, each group must make space in their imagination for a realistic view of the terrible events that divided them and of who was responsible. They must also make space for a realistic view of the enduring consequences of these actions, and share a hopeful vision of what reconciliation might mean for their society.
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The consecration of Bishop McGuckin in Toowoomba threw into relief the poverty of our public life and the need of symbols of trust. In applauding dismissed Bishop Morris, the people expressed their esteem for a man who was deeply trusted, but also expressed their judgment on what had been done to him.
Reconciliation in the homes of war criminals
As we drove through the village of Prek Sbeuv in Cambodia, the parish priest who accompanied me, Fr Jub Phoktavi, matter-of-factly pointed to Pol Pot's old house. I remain in awe of Cambodians who have been able to be reconciled, committing themselves to the common good of their nation.
Inter-faith perspectives on justice and reconciliation in Cambodia
'The challenge to a Christian living in a largely Buddhist society has some similarities to the challenge to a Christian living in a society where the public square is largely the preserve of those who argue and agitate with a secularist mindset.' Fr Frank Brennan SJ's address to the gathering of church and NGO workers convened in Siem Reap by the Jesuit Refugee Cambodia on 12 May 2012.
Church implicated in Canada's reconciliation project
Tom Clark and Ravi de Costa
Survivors of the Indian Residential Schools who testified to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission complained of shocking treatment, violence and sexual abuse. Testimonies left no doubt that Canada's churches were heavily culpable.
Colombian clues to reconciliation
Leonel Narvaez
Following decades of socio-political conflict in Colombia, we have come to understand that a poor person with anger is twice poor; that forgiveness is a powerful way of transforming ungrateful memories into new languages; that in the face of irrational violence, victims must offer the irrationality of forgiveness.
East Timor needs justice before reconciliation
There's good reason for East Timor to opt for a tribunal to deliver justice for past crimes. But Australia cannot expect to receive a special hearing. Our attempts to push for justice for the sake of stability would be perceived as a promotion of our own self-interest.
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Inspired Tools
One of the great things about technical journalism is getting to talk to the people who are making the tools of tomorrow and thus changing the way we work. It's also an opportunity to take the tools out for a spin. In this issue, I do my first comparative review of content-creation software XML Author and Developer tools.
There is no technology more important to content management than XML and its large family of related protocols. XML promises to deliver structured authoring and an easy way to reuse pieces of the structured content. It also promises to repurpose that content for presentation in a wide range of publishing formats, not to mention in all the world's languages.
Unfortunately, it is taking some time for the word to get out; the people behind XML have been saying this since the W3C adopted the recommended standard for XML ten years ago. An Adobe executive in 1996 said, "The XML standard will make searching, reusing, and exchanging electronic content much easier, enabling businesses to implement more efficient electronic commerce, content management, and mission-critical publishing solutions." The CEO of Arbortext said, "Arbortext strongly believes in XML's potential as the standard for structured information delivery over the Web." CNET's director of software engineering said, "CNET is extremely excited about the potential of XML both as a single format for publishing and as an extensible language for the aggregation and exchange of content."
Wait, there's more. The birth year of XML, 1996, marked the tenth anniversary of another technology that promised to structure our content for searching, reusing, and repurposing—SGML, the Standard Generalized Markup Language. "There is no point in storing anything unless you can find it again, in its most useful component elements, ready to be repurposed. There is a danger in allowing your most valuable asset—the 90% of your information that is in documents—to be locked away in proprietary, unmanaged, unmanageable electronic formats. Luckily, SGML provides an internationally standardized, vendor-supported, multipurpose, independent way of doing business. If you aren't using it today, you will be next year."
These are the words of one of the truly great technology visionaries of the twentieth century, Yuri Rubinsky, whose life was cut tragically short just as XML made its appearance a decade ago. Rubinsky founded SoftQuad International more than 20 years ago and oversaw development of the first structured editing tool, SGML Author/Editor, as well as the very popular HoTMetaL editor for HTML, forerunner of today's XMetaL. So it was a pleasure for me to meet some of Rubinsky's coworkers, who are still working toward his vision.
All of this structured-content preaching has inspired me to infuse XML into what I practice. I founded a community of content management practitioners called CM Professionals and am the de facto Webmaster of our site. One of our great stated objectives is to document Best Practices for Content Management; what could be a better practice than reporting our research in a structured, topic-oriented format—based on XML, of course?
The CM Pros site mostly consists of CSS + HTML pages, but now it includes two demonstration pages written in XML according to an XML Schema Document (XSD), then published with an XSLT transformation. One of them is structured according to the new DITA standard for technical documentation. The DITA document is processed to HTML using the free DITA Open Toolkit. The DITA page proposes we use a structured reporting technique called Design Patterns, which aims to assemble groups of patterns into a pattern library to serve as models. The other XML page is a draft report on Best Practices for Controlled Vocabularies.
The basic format of each page consists of sections with titles and descriptions that are excellent candidates for reuse on all the Best Practices. This helps simplify translations, which is important because another XML objective for the CM Pros site is translating navigation into many languages using TMX, an XML localization standard. CM Pros now has chapters in many countries where English is at best a second language. Opening a CM Pros Japanese Community of Practice recently in Tokyo gave me a chance to learn a bit of Japanese, and with the help of our members there we are writing the Web site navigation in double-byte Unicode to support Asian languages.
In the last few months, I've read a few thousand pages of documentation to learn FrameMaker, the stalwart publishing tool of the technical communication community, and seven other pure XML Author and Developer tools. I hope some of the excitement of XML publishing and the people behind it will shine through in the mere few thousand words I have in this issue of EContent to tell you about it, and I hope to see you in XML next year.
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Random Ravens Thoughts Thread
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Flaccomania
Location: Hashtag BirdCity
SnA ExclusiVe wrote:
Flaccomania wrote:
What an idiot. You're about to start your NFL career... get focused, kid.
So this is kind of an extended question, but is this the result of our locker room having a lack of leadership and accountability now that Ray and Ed are gone? I mean, the answer could very well be no and I could understand that, but I don't ever remember us having this many offseason issues when they were around and overall, with 4-5 arrests this offseason, this isn't like the Ravens organization.
Doubtful. Think we just picked a few idiots.
[quote="SFPatsFan"]
Flaccomania is a genius who is an expert on literally everything he talks about so you should trust him. [/quote]
Location: Crabtown
And the news continues:
lindsey ok @lindseyyok 2m
RT @jlepolastewart: Sources familiar w city shooting invest. say former #Baltimore Raven DJ Bryant is being questioned as suspected gunman.
Holy. Effing. Offseason.
Ok... Now you're reaching... This guy spent a couple of days on our practice squad in 2012 (along with four other organizations: Texans, Bucs, Colts and Jets) and is currently not a member of the organization, nor has he been for at least a year.
To your earlier question, I don't think it's a lack of leadership. LFT hasn't even been a member of the team yet...
SnA ExclusiVe
Location: Hillsboro, OR
Yeah, hopefully this doesn't turn into a trend for our team.
#FireDeanPees...and Chris Hewitt....and Matt Weiss
Mancunian Raven
I don't see how Taliaferro getting arrested could possibly be an indictment on the leadership in the Ravens' locker room. He's not even been in it yet. But I would hope that this is an aberration, and not an indicator of his character, because otherwise the Ravens just wasted a pick.
The other arrests over the summer are more worrisome. Harbs needs to absolutely nail into the players' heads that there will be no more toleration of this sort of behaviour. If the players aren't leading, then the coaches have to.
coordinator0
Honestly I don't think it's a big deal in terms of affecting the team on the field. There's very little chance Taliaferro gets suspended over something like that or faces any kind of meaningful discipline from the league or team. Being drunk in public and breaking a window in a cab is hardly a serious situation. Now if you're talking about what it does to the image of the Ravens it's not good at all considering the ongoing Rice situation.
For what it's worth D.J. Bryant was cut just over a week ago with Furstenburg and Larsen when those others guys were brought in.
coordinator0 wrote:
In regards to the Bryant thing, there were also several other Ravens players at the place where the shooting happened, along with Bryant.
But for Taliaferro it speaks more to his character than anything. Instead of preparing to be an NFL player, he's out getting drunk in public and acting like an idiot.
Yeah, it's not a good somewhat first impression to make in his NFL career. As far as I can tell though he's hasn't had off-field issues in the past and I'm not going to spend time worrying unless it does become a recurring theme.
BenderRodriguez
Location: Check my sig thread. Fighting Beavers Team President.
At least he did not pull a Alameeda Ta Amu smash into a bunch of cars, strip down to his underwear because apparently the police would not be able to see him
Even Houdini could not make that disappear!
l3lind golfer wrote:
Wait so what is this? Is this a remake of the first two Terminators in one movie or what?
BTW, my favorite scene was the guy(s) who are naked.
gooselovechild
I can tell you this from experience while catering an event attended by about 20 NFL players and coaches about 12 years ago, they drink...a lot. That's just what many of them do when they aren't at the facility.
gooselovechild wrote:
I don't doubt that for a minute.
For what it's worth, they eat more than they drink.
But they also do strange things, like they still live in a frat house. Among other things, we had to keep a starting QB from doing a solo kegstand...just a few weeks before he signed a big money contract.
So it doesn't surprise me at all when I hear things like a cab window got broken. It doesn't concern me either, and I'd like to believe that players have more sense than to do some of the things they do, but at least Taliaferro didn't try to drive himself home in that state.
wackywabbit
Yes, let's look at the positive that he was trying to get a hold of a cab instead of driving himself.
diamondbull424
Guys just as a reminder. Let's remember to keep all of these topics related to football and how it might affects the Ravens future plans.
So yeah, these situations could indeed be a result of a lack of leadership. Guys that might be normally put under the shoulder of a Lewis/Reed right after the draft, now are off to their own devices instead of having someone to show them them how to be a professional.
DontTazeMeBro
I just don't see how Ray Lewis would have stopped a guy who's been a member of the team for 2 weeks from getting drunk on Memorial Day weekend and breaking a cab window. There's what, 90 guys on the roster? They're going to do what they're going to do in the offseason.
Now a stripper going upside Jacoby's head at B-Mac's party in the middle of the season, I could see how leadership may have prevented that. But what can you really do about guys on the roster bubble driving around with weed or 4th round rookies drinking too much in the middle of spring.
He would have knocked him out, and then when he came too. Ray would have been like I love you brother!
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Dress Like One of the Guardians of the Galaxy!
You’ve probably seen the Internet meme that says “Dress for the job you want,” accompanied by a picture of Batman. Well, the job I want is that of an anthropomorphic talking raccoon (hey, I am aim high), and this fall, Rubie’s Costume Company is going to help make that dream a reality. This Halloween, Rubie’s is releasing costumes and make-up based on and inspired by characters from Marvel Studios’ new film Guardians of the Galaxy, released nationwide this Friday.
Rubie’s Guardians line will feature make-up and costumes from the movie’s key characters, including Star-Lord, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, and Gamora. (No Groot? “I am Groot!”, which is Groot for “I am sad.”). In addition to the costumes and make-up, Rubie’s is offering Guardians accessories, including Star-Lord’s gun, Rocket’s gloves, and Drax’s dagger. You can also get your hands on a Nova Corps officer uniform. (Best John C. Reilly cosplay ever!)
Side note: I would totally wear Rocket’s furry gloves about town just for the WTF stares I would inevitably receive. But probably not to work. *pause* Okay, maybe work. “Oh my God, I’m changing into a werewolf! Please don’t let it be a Twilight werewolfffff!”
According to Rubie’s press released:
Rubie’s is delighted to introduce these unconventional superheroes into our already prestigious line of Marvel characters,” said Howard Beige, Rubie’s Executive Vice President. “By continually expanding our repertoire of superheroes, we are able to stay on trend and offer a variety of costume options for children and adults to enjoy for Halloween or dress up throughout the year.
(See? The executive vice president encouraged folks to wear these costumes throughout the year. It’s like the universe wants me to wear the Rocket gloves about town. Done, universe. Done.)
As much as I love Rocket, the costume with which I am most impressed is Drax. The detail in the chest tattoo is impressive and shows the care Rubie’s has put into making these costumes. Really, though, the entire collection looks top-notch. Even Star-Lord’s mask captures the otherworldliness of the helmet Chris Pratt wears in the film.
If you’re interested in snagging one of these outfits (paw’s up right here!), keep an eye open on Rubie’s official site. You can also view their entire line of outfits based on the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, and Bradley Cooper, premieres across the country this Friday.
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Football Movie Scorecard: NECESSARY ROUGHNESS vs. THE REPLACEMENTS
by Adam Riske
Which gridiron rejects will get rejected again?
The Washout QB
• Scott Bakula plays Paul Blake, a former high school football star who didn’t play college ball so he could take over his family’s farm. Now with years of eligibility left, he suits up for the disgraced Texas State University Armadillos but has problems leading college players half his age. He’s stand-offish (won’t hang out with them outside of practice and games at first), often at odds with his by-the-book coach and perpetually looking tired/like he needs to take a crap.
• The angelic Keanu Reeves plays the angelic Shane Falco (amazing sports character name), a former college football star who didn’t play in the pros after a disastrous Bowl Game crushed his confidence. He now scrapes crap off people’s boats and runs underwater formations in scuba gear while set to Lit music (not a bad life). Falco gets a second chance as a scab/replacement player when the professionals go on strike and he takes the reigns of the Washington Sentinels offense as their new Quarterback. He’s a natural leader, but suffers from confidence issues that hold him back from being a winner. I love Keanu Reeves. He’s so likeable on and off-screen. His victories are our victories.
Winner: The Replacements. Did you really think I’d pick Scott Bakula over Keanu Reeves? Please.
The Bland Love Interest
• Harley Jane Kozak plays Dr. Suzanne Carter, a journalism professor and secret fangirl of Paul Blake, which is a little bit sad. She and Blake hook up, which is fucking hot (Blake is all about passing grades, on and off the field) and I had a big Harley Jane Kozak crush when I was nine, which I’m not sure even I can explain. It’s not the most complex role, but Kozak is pleasant so I’m mostly onboard. Plus, Harley Jane Kozak is so much not a movie star name that it became my favorite movie star name. Like Sarah Snook. That’s the name of a girl you meet in middle school, not one you put on a poster.
• Brooke Langton (of Swingers fame) plays Annabelle Farrell, dive bar owner and head cheerleader for the Sentinels. After a timid courtship with Falco, she and he hook up thanks to a truly awful scene where John Madden and Pat Summerall give a play-by-play like it’s a football game. Reeves and Langton have zero chemistry other than both being attractive and available. Langton is pleasant, but leaves little impression on me.
Winner: Necessary Roughness
The Irreverent Teammates
Necessary Roughness (limited to five for my sanity)
• Sinbad is Andre Krimm, another old guy who returns to college football. He’s also a science professor. The movie doesn’t take full advantage of having Sinbad in it, which is a borderline felony.
• Jason Bateman is a rich kid named Jarvis Edison, who is in the football scenes although I don’t remember seeing him in any of the plays. It’s weird. This is Bateman-lite. Get your fix elsewhere.
• Peter Navy Tuiasosopo plays the center, Manumana. He seems like a real friendly guy despite his intimidating size. Tuiasosopo was also in Street Fighter, so bonus points.
• Kathy Ireland is the kicker, Lucy Draper. She’s mostly around for guys to get excited that she’s in their locker room taking a shower or being protected by Manumana to such a degree that I’m worried he’s going to turn Colossal on her at any moment. They don’t do a whole lot with her character other than point out she’s pretty and can kick well.
• Louis Mandylor is McKenzie, an Australian (?) dude whose gimmick is he likes to practice without a helmet and pads because he’s macho. He does not bring the same magic here that he did to My Big Fat Greek Wedding. I wish I watched that again instead of Necessary Roughness.
The Replacements (limited to five for my sanity)
• Orlando Jones plays annoying Wide Receiver Clifford Franklin, the most desperate comic relief of The Replacements comic reliefs, which is quite an achievement. I always want to like Orlando Jones more than I like Orlando Jones. Did we give him enough chances to be a star?
• Jon Favreau plays the most annoying character in either of these films: a nutcase who just screams and tackles people or smirks to the camera like an asshole. I like Favreau most of the time, but this is not one of those times. Happy Hogan sucks, too. Sorry for that quick vent.
• Rhys Ifans plays Nigel Gruff, the kicker and anti-Christ. He’s so not funny in this movie but I know I’m supposed to think he’s hilarious because a) he gambles, drinks and smokes b) he’s a perv c) he’s Welsh and d) he doesn’t look like a football player. Ugh! How in the hell was Ifans engaged to Sienna Miller in real life? That is one of Earth’s greatest mysteries.
• David Denman (Roy from The Office) plays a deaf Tight End named Brian Murphy. He would have been drafted if not for his disability. He catches the final pass to win the big game at the end of the movie and it’s insinuated he gets a BJ from a very cute cheerleader, so good for him.
• Ace Yonamine is Fumiko, a sumo wrestler and now Offensive Lineman. He eats a bunch of boiled eggs and throws them up on-field. He also gets into a bunch of jokey-racist fights with Faizon Love’s character (another lineman) that are supposed to be hilarious. None of it works. Blech.
Winner: Necessary Roughness? I guess?
The Crusty Coaches
• Hector Elizondo is Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator Ed “Straight Arrow” Gennero. I like Elizondo, but he’s written as a real wet blanket in this movie.
• Robert Loggia is Coach Wally Rig, the vulgar Defensive Coordinator. This is peak Loggia in all its grouchy, gruff glory. Loggia is by far my favorite part of Necessary Roughness.
• Gene Hackman plays Head Coach Jimmy McGinty in a performance that is the textbook example of a paycheck performance. This should have been an easy victory for The Replacements, but alas, it is a defeat. There are also two assistant coaches played by Art LaFleur (from Man of the House [1995]!) and Gailard Sartain (of Ernest movies fame) but they are given nothing to do.
Winner: Necessary Roughness. Dammit.
The Verdict: Necessary Roughness wins, even though it feels awful giving it the victory. I don’t want Necessary Roughness to win. I’m amazed it sealed the victory this early. There was another category I was going to do, but The Replacements couldn’t even win if it took that category, so why bother? Quite frankly I don’t like either of these movies very much. The Replacements rebounds a bit in the second half, but it’s such a disappointment considering the talent involved. Necessary Roughness just is C-grade through and through. So, yeah. Happy Super Bowl Week everybody!
Have a recommendation for a future scorecard? Leave a comment below ☺
Next time, I’ll celebrate The Wedding Singer’s 20th anniversary by pitting it against another Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore romantic comedy, 50 First Dates.
Labels: football movies, gene hackman, keanu reeves, movie scorecard, necessary roughness, scott bakula, sports comedies, sports movies, the replacements
Villain February 1, 2018 at 6:50 AM
The Replacements is one of my favorite cable movies. It wins by default because I've never seen Necessary Roughness.
Kunider February 1, 2018 at 10:07 AM
Varsity Blues... oh wait, it's not a choice
The Replacements then, because bored Keanu is always fun, and i never saw Necessary Roughness
Mikko Viinikka February 1, 2018 at 10:51 AM
I had no idea Neil DeGrass Tyson was in Necessary Roughness, but it seems so based on that last picture.
Adam Riske February 1, 2018 at 10:52 AM
Amazing joke :-)
How about a time travel scorecard with Bill & Ted and BttF2 for 1989 week? Or maybe a Tom Hanks scorecard: The Burbs vs. Turner & Hooch?
Adam Riske February 1, 2018 at 1:18 PM
I'm in for a Bill & Ted scorecard at some point later on (wouldn't be '89 week unfortunately, got my week planned already there). Good timing too since I just got the Shout Factory set.
Kunider February 1, 2018 at 1:33 PM
Deep Impact Vs Armageddon
Mr. Smarty Man February 1, 2018 at 1:47 PM
Gotta do Volcano vs Dante's Peak
Or Caddyshack vs Happy Gilmore
Perhaps The Sandlot vs Rookie of the Year
Yes! Maybe, Probably
let me blow your mind here
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure VS Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey
ok, that's not fair, both are awesome
Alex Keil February 1, 2018 at 5:38 PM
Head of State vs Dave vs First Daughter vs Chasing Liberty
First Daughter vs Chasing Liberty is intriguing.
Hearts and Souls vs Ghost Dad
Shane Kelly February 3, 2018 at 9:52 PM
Hearts and souls. Thank you. Completely forgot about that film. Must rewatch as loved it when I saw it
Adam Riske February 4, 2018 at 9:00 AM
I want to see Heart and Souls but I don't see myself watching Ghost Dad again.
Leo Logan February 1, 2018 at 6:57 PM
Terminal Velocity vs. Drop Zone!
Mikko Viinikka February 1, 2018 at 7:08 PM
Jack Frost (1997) vs. Jack Frost (1998)?
Ryan S February 1, 2018 at 7:59 PM
Kind of a cheat because it is a triple and I feel like there may be a very clear winner: The Three Bomb Films of 1994.
Speed (1994) vs Blown Away (1994) vs The Specialist (1994)
Speed would win too easily but pitting those last two against each other sounds fun.
Ross February 2, 2018 at 2:43 AM
Maybe I'll just watch the complete series of 1st & 10 instead (I won't).
Torque vs. xXx: State of the Union (movies where F&F and xXx producer Neal Moritz turns Ice Cube into Dollar Store Diesel).
Joy Ride vs Breakdown
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The Claire Lomas
Number of horses 1
Number of shares 20
Average cost per horse 75,000 Guineas
Cost per share £9,250
Available shares No
Claire Lomas was working as a chiropractor and had reached the highest level in the sport of eventing when a freak accident left her paralysed from the chest down. She had gone from living a life as an active sportswoman whose dreams were coming true to a life that seemed impossible to ever be happy. The simplest of tasks were now a challenge for Claire. Many doors had closed, and it was difficult not to dwell on all she had lost. She had to dig deep to find the strength and courage to rebuild her life from scratch. Claire is currently learning to ride a motorbike and loves pushing the boundaries. In July 2017 she became the first paralysed female in the UK to get her motorbike race licence, and now aims to ride tracks around Europe. In October Claire takes on another huge fundraising challenge- to complete the Great South Run (10 miles) in 24 hours.
Simon Crisford was Sheikh Mohammed’s racing manager for many years before he set up as a trainer with his first season of runners in 2015. He has been remarkably successful since then training over one hundred winners at a strike rate of 20% including our own Archetype who he has campaigned brilliantly, winning four races last year and who now moves into Listed and Group company for what looks to be a really exciting season ahead. Simon is meticulous with his planning and together with his son Ed always provides the warmest of welcomes to his Kremlin House stables.
Claire Lomas
This lovely filly moved to Simon Crisford's yard in January and soon made good progress, showing a great attitude. Zoffany was a Gr.1-winning 2yo and leading 3yo miler. At stud…
Simon Crisford
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The aerial revolution
Today’s paragliders, kite skiers and speed riders are taking their sports to incredible new heights
Skydivers are fond of saying that the ground, not the sky, is the limit. They’re wrong about that; the ground is now just the beginning of it all. Never in human history have there been more ways to launch yourself into the air. YouTube is an endless repository for the head-cam-filmed antics of the aerial revolution. Anyone who hasn’t yet watched the videos of wingsuited BASE jumpers contouring along the cliffs of Norway probably lacks a computer or a TV. Or a phone. Or friends.
The first human-piloted gliders flew about 200 years ago, and when you look at pictures of them it’s clear that back then the word “glide” really meant “falling with a slight forward motion.” Modern gliders—now called sailplanes—can go more than 50 kilometres from an altitude of one kilometre above the ground, or to put it another way, have a glide ratio of 50:1. Interestingly, flying squirrels—with fur wings—and their human impersonators—with nylon wings—both have a glide ratio of about 2:1. (Insert pun about nuts here.)
My first “flights” occurred when I was a young kid on the windy plains of Calgary. I would run while my kite tugged hard at my small arms. Usually the string broke or I fell down, but occasionally I would stay in the air slightly longer than my jumping ability dictated.
In 2009, after nearly four decades of playing with ever-bigger kites, I was racing across a frozen lake on my skis while tethered to a massive kite in the sky. I pulled hard on the lines, the kite shot over my head, and I was suddenly 35 feet in the air and way, way past the point of knowing what to do in that situation. Fortunately, the resulting knee surgery went well, and I’m now addicted to kite skiing.
These days there are pilots (or are they skiers or kiters?) who kite up snowy alpine valleys, catch outlandishly huge air, and then fly hundreds or even thousands of feet above the ground, as only paragliders and hang-gliders used to be able to do. I heard of one guy who launched his kite on the water and ended up crashing at a horrible rate of speed into a brick building well inland. Was he flying or kiting? Kite surfers in Squamish often seem to spend more time in the air than on the water, and I’m waiting for the day when I’m climbing on the Squamish Chief and have a BASE jumper, kiter and paraglider pilot all fly by me at some point during the ascent.
New sports continue to evolve, as outdoor athletes combine things like climbing and BASE jumping, and alpinism and paragliding (paralpinism). The latest “my mother is gonna hate this” game is speed riding. Speed riders use a very small paraglider (or is it a kite with short lines or a parachute with a better glide ratio?) to combine downhill skiing and flying. You can ski the snow patches and then boost into the air and glide at a ratio of about 4:1 to jump the rocks. The first speed-riding video that really freaked me and my friends out was of two people bombing down the Eiger in Switzerland. That’s like playing high-speed human checkers between the white snow and black rock patches.
As if just speed riding wasn’t enough, some people are now taking terrain-park tricks and thinking large-scale. France’s Antoine Montant recently cranked it up a notch by heading to Mont Blanc and grinding his skis on the cables of the Aiguille Du Midi téléphérique while hanging from his speed wing.
Even the traditional sport of paragliding has changed massively in recent years. My modern light gear weighs less than 10 pounds, and I can fly off almost any mountain in the world with that. The paragliding distance record has gone from 423 kilometres—when I set it in 2002—to more than 500 kilometres today. And modern paragliders glide at a ratio of around 12:1, which is better than hang gliders from 20 years ago. Hang-gliders are also dramatically better, although that sport has mainly gone to Florida to retire at the “flight parks” there.
I personally have quit hang-gliding, but I still fly my paraglider regularly and I snow kite when the snow is soft enough to mask the ground. And I’ve recently ordered a speed wing. But now I’m doing something that’s really hard—learning to fly a Cessna. There are way more rules than the only one I used to have: “Don’t crash.”
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the Champagne guide: Introducing tyson stelzer
Tyson Stelzer, Author, The Champagne Guide.
GK: How did you become involved in the Wine and Champagne business?
It was quite an extraordinary change of life that took me from a high school science master on Queensland’s Gold Coast fifteen years ago to the privilege of ultimately bringing the title of International Wine Communicator of the Year to Australia for the first time. At the age of 26, I had a growing ambition to write about wine, to tell the stories of the remarkable people and places that create this amazing beverage. And so, I set about writing my first wine book. I had a great concept; I knew there was an interested audience, so all I had to do was find a publisher. I proudly sent my pitch to every worthy publisher I could find, eager to launch a career as a wine writer!
The response was unanimously deflating: ‘If you’re not a celebrity or an established author, we’re not interested.’ My writing career was doomed before it even began, but then I put my mind to forging another way. I laid out my first book on a borrowed desktop computer in my back room late at night. And before I knew it, I’d spent $5,000 on printing, and I was a self-published author! It was to be the first of thirteen wine books that I would self-publish, and it’s only been in the past three years that I’ve made the switch to working with a big publisher to open up international distribution opportunities.
GK: Where did your vision to create the Champagne Guide originate?
My interest in champagne was sparked during a family holiday visit to the region in 2010 and the realization that there was a need for an up-to-date guide in English. My favorite English champagne writers were retiring, and I wished that I could find up-to-date reviews in print. My first Champagne Guide was a succinct (176 page) book, but it created a much bigger stir than I ever expected. Within months of its publication, I was flying to London to be awarded International Champagne Writer of the Year in The Louis Roederer International Wine Writers’ Awards 2011.
Six years on, I am currently releasing the fifth edition of The Champagne Guide. I’m frequently asked why I write more about champagne than anything else. It goes without saying that I love the wine, the place, and its people. I am thrilled by the challenge of unraveling what is probably the most complex wine style in the world, and I love the chase of discovering the real story behind the wines of its most guarded brands. Of all the world’s most famous and celebrated wines, less is written about champagne than any other. There is no beverage that speaks of celebration more universally than champagne, traversing cultures and languages to toast everything from christenings to coronations. Of Europe’s most highly prized benchmarks, none is more readily available and more affordable across the globe than champagne. There is much to celebrate, much that champagne’s eager drinkers are thirsty to learn, and I count it a great privilege to bring the real stories of this enchanting place to the world, but there’s a more important reason. Wine is about connecting people, about bringing people together and building relationships. And champagne does that better than any other wine.
GK: Tell us about the research you had to accomplish to produce the Champagne Guide.
There is something of a ‘thrill of the chase’ in researching champagne quite unlike any other wine. For me, the key to communicating with champagne is to unearth and demystify the people, the places and the processes that define every cuvée as unique. To understand the soils, the slopes, the climate, the grapes, the wine making, the aging and the personalities of each of the characters who craft every detail of this long and convoluted process. The challenge and the chase come because volunteering these details is not traditionally the way of the Champenoise. Every year I fight my way through the froth and bubble of the most over marketed wine region in the world. These are a guarded folk, and their promotions and communication have long circled around glamorous estates, illustrious histories, elaborate packaging, fabricated prestige, gushing rhetoric, stratospheric pricing, flirtations with royalty, sightings with supermodels, or websites with more animated glitz that you can point a cursor at!
These trite campaigns do little to communicate what makes a house style or a particular cuvée unique. My readers don’t have time or finances to taste every champagne to decide what they’ll drink, so it is my responsibility to communicate what every cuvée tastes, smells and feels like so they can quickly decide if might suit their taste and prove worthy of their investment. It has taken years and countless visits to build relationships with the key houses and growers and for them to build the confidence to confide in me the real stories of their vineyards, their cuveries, and their cellars, to unlock the minute details that make their cuvées unique. And over the seven years since this has been my focus, it’s been encouraging to see the region beginning to open up. Back labels, web sites, and brochures are much more informative now than they have ever been, as houses appreciate
that an ever more educated world of champagne lovers is thirsty to lap up this detail.
GK: You are promoting Tasmania, how does Tasmania fit into your story?
I have long loved Tasmanian sparkling, though I haven’t lived there since I was four years old, I was born in Australia’s little, southerly island state, I’ve returned there in recent times to film harvest for a television series, and I’ve watched its wine industry come of age in recent years. After champagne became a special focus, I was approached by James Halliday to write the sparkling reviews for his Australian Wine Companion, the most important annual Australian wine guide. In recent years, I have also published my own Australian Sparkling Report, a comprehensive review of 500 Australian sparkling wines of all kinds, free to download at www.tysonstelzer.com/articles.
Across my tastings year after year, Tasmania confidently reaffirms its place as Australia’s sparkling capital. Australia’s isolated, cool, southerly island state is privileged to a marginal and challenging climate well suited to premium sparkling growing. Its significance at the pinnacle of Australian sparkling cannot be overstated. Most parts of mainland Australia are warmer and sunnier than northern Europe and consequently not well suited to producing great white or rosé sparkling wines. Climate change is only serving to exacerbate this situation. Tasmania ascends to ever greater sparkling heights with each passing year. In Australian capital city wine show history, no sparkling wine has ever eclipsed all still and fortified wines to win champion wine of show. Until now. Over the past two years, Tasmanian sparklings have been awarded the highest recognition in top Australian wine shows not once but four times, winning the trophies for the Best Wine of Show in The National Wine Show in Canberra, The Sydney Royal Wine Show, The Royal Queensland Wine Show and The National Cool Climate Wine Show. Tasmanian sparkling has finally come of age, and in the wake of such tremendous domestic success, it’s time for Australia to unveil its finest fizz on the world stage. This is the reason that I am traveling to New York this month to not only launch the new edition of The Champagne Guide but to showcase an invitation- only selection of my favorite Tasmanian sparkling producers, both the famous names and the smallest boutiques.
For more information about Tyson Stelzer please visit his website at www.winepress.com.au
~ by Diana DeLucia
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26 De band tussen de Beatles en Rob Out. Van zondag 14 tot zaterdag 20 maart 1965, namen de Beatles in het Oostenrijkse plaatsje Obertauern een aantal scenes op voor hun tweede speelfilm, Help! Bij een deel van die Oostenrijkse sessies was een bijzondere gast aanwezig: de Nederlandse deejay Rob Out. Hans Knot legt hier uit hoe Out bij die filmopnames belandde.
27 Alan W. Pollack's Notes on ... Series. In 1989 the American musicologist Alan W. Pollack started to analyze the songs of the Beatles. He published his first results on internet. In 1991 — after he had finished the work on 28 songs — he bravely decided to do the whole lot of them. About ten years later, in 2000 he completed the analysis of the official Beatles' canon, consisting of 187 songs and 25 covers. Here we have ordered this massive work in five categories. And, for your convenience, we've added some indices as well as a short introduction.
28 The rise and fall of the experimental style of the Beatles: References. Tuomas Eerola discusses the rise and fall of the experimental style of the Beatles. Here you'll find the final chapter of his essay, presenting the references.
29 Semantic shifts in Beatles' chord progressions. The Beatles' chord transitions, Ger Tillekens (1998) argued, reflect their lyrics by referring to changing contexts of conversation. However, can and do listeners actually perceive chord transitions that way? Using an experimental design, Juul Mulder tried to answer this question. Here we reprint the results.
30 Boys will be Girl Group, or the Johnettes. Between 1958 and 1965 the sound of Girl Groups reigned high in the US Top Ten. Though the songs of these groups appear quite simple to the ear, the music and lyrics contain subtle and suprising innovations. Next to the rhythm and blues and the rock 'n' roll — Greg Panfile shows — this style of popular music exerted an important influence on the music of the Beatles and their fellow musicians of the British beat explosion.
31 The official Beatles' canon. A list of all 212 Beatles' songs and covers officially released on record between 1962 and 1970
32 Alan W. Pollack's Notes on the cover songs on the "Please Please Me" album. No. 35 in Alan W. Pollack's Notes on ... Series, a musicological analysis of all Beatles' songs.
33 Alan W. Pollack's Notes on the cover songs on the "Long Tall Sally" EP. No. 48 in Alan W. Pollack's Notes on ... Series, a musicological analysis of all Beatles' songs.
34 De Beatles in Nederland. Het korte en enige optreden dat de Beatles ooit in Nederland verzorgden, ligt nu bijna een halve eeuw achter ons. De Beatlemania, die het land toen overspoelde, staat nog steeds symbool voor het begin van de roerige jaren zestig. Een goede aanleiding dus voor een boek waarin dat gebeuren nog eens uitgebreid wordt beschreven. Jan-Cees Brugge, Henk van Gelder, Lucas Ligtenberg en Piet Schreuders waagden zich eraan. Hans Knot bespreekt hier het resultaat.
35 The rise and fall of the experimental style of the Beatles: 1. Introduction. Tuomas Eerola discusses the rise and fall of the experimental style of the Beatles. Here you'll find the first chapter of his essay, introducing the main concepts.
36 Alan W. Pollak's Introduction to Notes on John's "Triple Crown": "Strawberry Fields Forever", "A Day in the Life", and "I Am the Walrus". No. 23.1 in Alan W. Pollack's Notes on ... Series, a musicological analysis of all Beatles' songs.
37 The twelve recording projects of the Beatles. A list of all 187 Beatles' songs and 25 covers officially released on record between 1962 and 1970
38 West meets East. In 1965 Indian music and rock music met as the sitar made its entrance in some very popular rock songs. The first appearance of the sitar in a rock song seems to be the recording of the Yardbirds, Heart Full Of Soul, although the version with the sitar would not see release for another nineteen years. The song became a major hit with Jeff Beck doing an expert imitation on an ordinary guitar. The Kinks and the Beatles were soon to follow.
39 De muziek van de Beatles. Het volledige script van het gelijknamige radio-programma uit 1997 van Harry Klaassen en Piet Schreuders.
40 Who is the main composer of the Beatles' songs?. An answer to the question who is the main responsible of the Fab Four for composing and singing the songs recorded by the group. Brought to you by Per Myrsten.
41 Alan W. Pollack's Notes on the Quarrymen Sessions. No. 197.1 in Alan W. Pollack's Notes on ... Series, a musicological analysis of all Beatles' songs.
42 "I was nervously waiting ..." An interview with Alan W. Pollack. Recently Alan W. Pollack completed his series of analyses of the Beatles' catalog. Here, interviewed by Ian Hammond, Pollack looks back on ten years and eight months of Beatles' studies.
43 The rise and fall of the experimental style of the Beatles: 2. Theoretical foundation. Tuomas Eerola discusses the rise and fall of the experimental style of the Beatles. Here you'll find the second chapter of his essay, laying down the theoretical foundation.
44 Alan W. Pollack's Notes on "Yellow Submarine". No. 97 in Alan W. Pollack's Notes on ... Series, a musicological analysis of all Beatles' songs.
45 Alan W. Pollack's Notes on "Paperback Writer" and "Rain". No. 91 in Alan W. Pollack's Notes on ... Series, a musicological analysis of all Beatles' songs.
46 Alan W. Pollack's Notes on Three Simple Songs That Didn't Make It. No. 200 in Alan W. Pollack's Notes on ... Series, a musicological analysis of all Beatles' songs.
47 "Not A Second Time". Many experts take the early Beatles' song Not A Second Time for a weak member of the group's songbook, because of the inconsistencies between Lennon's lyrics and his voicing of the song lines. The Finnish philosopher T.P. Uschanov argues, however, that the song's strength resides precisely in this incoherence. Therefore the song offers an excellent example for the significance of semiotics for popular music studies.
48 Alan W. Pollack's Notes on "Free As A Bird". No. 194 in Alan W. Pollack's Notes on ... Series, a musicological analysis of all Beatles' songs.
49 Passion, pop and self control. Sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll: that's the self-proclaimed image of rock culture as we know it since rock 'n' roll and rhythm and blues came of age in the 1950s and 1960s. Living up to this pose of excess, however, requires a certain amount of self control. In this essay Henk Kleijer and Ger Tillekens delve deeper into this relationship, exploring the absence of the feeling of guilt in pop music, the workings of the double standard of sexuality, and the communicative mechanisms of irony and banter.
50 The Queen anomaly. Many songs of the British rock group Queen are rich in melodic content, strengthened yet by a low level of melody repetition. In this respect the group's song repertoire seems to deviate from the standards of rock music. D. Pinter adstructs and discusses this remarkable anomaly at length.
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So...... lets talk about buildings for a second.....
HydragonofDeath
Location : studying the titanosaurus vagastrum
Subject: So...... lets talk about buildings for a second..... Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:02 pm
k so you know how a couple years ago we thought we had reached the limits of JPOG modding and then a new tool came out which allowed us to add custom animations and models into the game? We have freakin kaiju that are possible in JPOG now, but the ONE thing no one i've seen so far ask is.....
if we can make new animations why cant we well, make more buildings?
I mean i understand how hard a monorail might be to make or even a train, even a skyscraper, a modern building....
But what about a gate that can open and close? This topic has been something i've been interested in, we have the safari station which sort of works like that but the simalarities stop once you reenter the building... But either way many people have tried to use this type of build to make a working gate
someone on darkbb "says" they made a working gate but then it stopped working, they posted this as the inx file
Model = SafariDt;
Position = {0, 0, 0};
// Model
// {
// Model = FlagJP;
// Position = {-15.17, -8.28, -5.46};
// }
Model = WT2Pst;
RotationY=90;
Position = {0, 0, -4};
Model = GateM90;
Model = WT2Sct90;
Position = {0, 0, -12};
Position = {0, 0, 12};
Model = GrndPW;
Position = {0, 0.12, 0};
of course its probably not true but either way anyone have any clues on maybe how to make a monorail or a working gate?
Megaspino2
Subject: Re: So...... lets talk about buildings for a second..... Tue Feb 05, 2019 3:44 pm
Making a new building isn't much of an issue, for example you can theoretically model any building into any shape and skin you want.
Looking at the safari inx it seems there is an animation called "ADoorAnimation" which is probably the opening of the doors. Using this command you could probably rework something to open and close. The issue I think is that the hit detection wouldn't allow the jeep to pass (since the jeep cannot pass through any objects in the game except for the safari depot gate). Maybe you could clone the safari depot and code it so that the jeep can go through but not dock.
nope, the problem is it cant be attached to a fence, work with opening doors, and not act just like a safariDT with this inx..... but seriously we need to stop thinking so hard about the limits of dinos and think about buildings for a second....
I just went through the safari inx and I think I know what the problem is. There seems to be certain programs running through the inx. The first is the Building program which gives the number of exits, animations, networks, components and how many people can occupy the ride. Then the exits come up which have something to do with flags; the flags are named blocking so perhaps it has something to do with hit detection or maybe it's the rotation of the building.
The next part seems important where the comments state that the centreoffset defines the points to attach to the wall (which is what you pointed out was the issue). Any gate model will need this code if you want it to attach to a fence.
Then the paths come, there's 0,1, and 2. 1 and 2 deal with the visitors entering and exiting the ride while 0 seems to allow the visitors to que up if the ride is busy (due to the pathcode being called que). A gate model will need to get rid of these lines since it won't be needing to have visitors board.
The animations are next, animation 0 is the actually gate opening, while 1 is the building doors opening; 2 and 3 I think is the flag animation on the building blowing in the wind so the last three aren't needed. Components also aren't needed since have to do with the fee for the ride and the visitor interactions.
The dialog is after that and I think it has to do with things that take place when clicking on the building, again, not needed. Then the particles can also be deleted since you don't need to generate any for a gate.
What's funny is the inx. from the guy on the other site is that it only controls the preview screen and has nothing to do with actual coding. The preview screen can probably be ignored if the intention is only a working gate. After that is the breakpoints which are for sfx while can also be thrown out.
The way I see it any potential gate inx. is going to have to be a clone of the safari ride, and will need it's model edited to delete the building, but keep the gate portion. Then in the file itself you need to change the values at the top, get rid of some of the path programs/animations/components/dialog and maybe it might work. It does seem possible though.
Subject: Re: So...... lets talk about buildings for a second..... Wed Feb 06, 2019 10:26 am
exactly the thing im talking about.... i have thought about maybe changing the footprint x and y to make the safariDT less tangible or maybe TClass change but inx staying the same (etc etc, note: you can turn any building into a carnfdsp)
But the ONE issue i have is the gate working like its supposed to, i already managed to make it so the gate opens when the jeep goes near, it. the problem is when its not literally a safariDt, the "open" space where the gate opened, still has an invisible wall stopping the jeep from getting through, though I think maybe monorail could be possible using a pathway like build and with like an animation with a monorail in it with it using the name of another animation could be possible?? i dunno, because i feel like that would require blender and etc, and i dont know too much about the limits of blender.
Another building i would find cool is like a manual opening gate, when you think about it, maybe a hatchery door could work......
another building thats already been made is an aquadic feeder which can be placed on water, it is possible but you cant delete it afterwards....
Subject: Re: So...... lets talk about buildings for a second..... Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:53 pm
I tried doing some tests last night, there seems to be two ways the game determines footprint, one is the ini the other is a line of code in the inx called obstruck mask. Basically the obstruck mask is a series of 0s and 1s typed in a grid; many of the other buildings have it and it determines their footprint on a grid. I'm hoping this is how the game is determining hit detection.
There's also the possibility of editing the animation that brings the jeep through the gate to have it not stop and go further through the wall. You'd have to drive the jeep up, quit out and let the animation work then take over again.
A monorail can't work because of how the jeep path works. It's physically connected to the ground I believe. Plus there's no model for the path to be changed into an elevated one.
as for the first part, i`ll experiment more later (with my Jurassic Park Operation Evolution Mod i managed to make something that isolates the fence from other parts, but yeah as for the monorail thing, i mean the monorail could be used like the path inx (where you make a pathway) but it would use a monorail model from blender or something
Subject: Re: So...... lets talk about buildings for a second.....
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Sheep Book Review: The Winter Bear’s Bride by Mina Carter + giveaway
The Winter Bear’s Bride
By: Mina Carter
ARe Dubious
Genre: Paranormal Shifter Romance, Bears
Publisher: All Romance eBooks
Word Count: 32k
Cover Artist: Erin Dameron Hill
To stop a war, she must become his.
Analise, daughter of the Bear Elder, has status and luxury, though she’s a prisoner of her birth and despised by her father because she’s not the alpha son he needs. She keeps her head down and hoards lost knowledge that nearly destroyed the planet. She dreams of escape, but her father decides it's time for her to marry.
He's hated her and all she represents for years. But once he meets her...
Scar, rebel leader and were-polar bear, wants nothing more than to burn the clan system to the ground. It's cruel, unfair, and dedicated to keeping most of the populace in its place. To do so, he needs to take out the Bear Elder and his scheming daughter. As soon as he sees the delicate beauty of his enemy, though, all he can think of is making her his. And he's prepared to go to war to do so.
Not all battles need to be fought in the field. Some are of the heart and the mind and he intends to win hers, whatever it takes. Trouble is, what it takes might be all he has.
This shifter tale is 93 pages of well thought-out, evenly paced and exquisitely executed PNR. Mina is quickly becoming one of my new favorite authors!
Talk about a story that cuts back the curtain and gets right to the point. This unique apocalyptic tale is filled with unpredictable turns and spicy romance scenes. A fun story that's really enjoyable yet touching all at the same time. Yes, it's short but you get the bang for your buck.
If you're looking for something different to read that's sure to grab you, I'm recommeding this one!
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“Whether you like it or not, Analise, you will marry and ensure the continuation of our bloodline,” Magnus, alpha of the Asmundr clan and Elder of all the bear clans, bellowed loud enough to rattle the hall windows. “Do you understand me?”
Analise stood before the dais and throne-like chair that marked her father’s status as alpha, gritted her teeth and answered with a nod. There was nothing else she could do. Her father ruled the clans with an iron rod, and argument was not tolerated. Ever.
Duty, honor and sacrifice.
The words had been drilled into her relentlessly from the day she’d been born. The day her mother had died giving birth to her. In one fateful moment, she’d not only stolen his wife, but also a bear-mate, one of the few women capable of bearing him an alpha son. He’d never forgiven her for that.
“Speak up, girl!” Magnus roared. The guards who flanked the dais looked ahead. All bears, they were used to their alpha’s rage and volume. There would be no help from that quarter. None of them would risk incurring her father’s wrath. Not for her.
“Yes, Father. I understand.”
The words were dust in her mouth and her stomach churned. She’d always known she would have to marry one day; she just hadn’t expected it to be so soon. Most of the time her father ignored her existence as long as the holding ran smoothly and when he did notice her, his disdain was apparent. It didn’t help that she was small and slight. Her appearance, though, had its advantages. Most people assumed she was years younger than she was. Being called a “girl” had gone from being an insult to a cloak to hide behind.
She’d thought she had years yet before her father realized she was of marriageable age. Years to study the books their ancestors had brought from the south lands after the wars and learn something useful. Years to learn how to survive in the snowy wastes outside the thick walls of the stronghold so that one day she could make her escape.
But she didn’t have years after all. She had to marry, and that marriage would not be of her choosing. Her father would trade her in marriage to further the clan’s interests and his own agenda.
Taking a deep breath, she ignored the crushing disappointment. Her happiness was not a consideration. It never had been.
“Good!” Magnus levered himself out of his chair, stomping down the steps to tower over her.
She looked up at him, her expression carefully neutral. Not too happy, but not cold. She’d perfected the look years ago. Nothing that could be considered insolent or anything other than the perfectly dutiful daughter in any way.
“The ball will begin at nine,” he rumbled, reaching out and gripping her chin in one massive hand.
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MainAll NewsMiddle EastLieberman Bluntly Says Abbas an Obstacle to Peace
Lieberman Bluntly Says Abbas an Obstacle to Peace
“Shoot-from-the-hip” Lieberman writes the EU what many in the government think but never said: Abbas is an obstacle to peace.
Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu, 22/08/12 13:18
Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman, known for his shot-from-the-hip talk, wrote European Union’s foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton what many in the government think but never said: Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas is an obstacle to peace and does not act in the interests of his own people.
In a letter published by the Haaretz newspaper, Lieberman also wrote that Abbas should be replaced because he "apparently is uninterested or unable... to reach an agreement which would bring an end to the conflict."
He repeated numerous government statements that in return for dozens of “good will” gestures by Israel, Abbas has dug deeper in a trench that has led him to try to bypass talks with Jerusalem and instead appeal to the United Nations for recognition of the Palestinian Authority as an independent country on its own terms.
The Foreign Minister called for new Palestinian Authority elections, which have been held only once. Abbas’ term of office officially ended more than two years ago, which Lieberman noted in his letter to Ashton.
“Abbas does not represent the general Palestinian interest (for example, he has repeatedly postponed the democratic process of elections in the PA.) nor even the interest of his constituents in the West Bank. The Palestinian Authority is a despotic government riddled with corruption,” Lieberman wrote.
He also told Ashton that instead of taking positive steps toward speaking with Israel, “He is creating a culture of blaming Israel for delaying the [peace] process, while attempting to achieve advantages without negotiation via blackmailing and ongoing to attempts to internationalize the conflict.”
Concerning PA claims that “settlements” are the obstacle to peace, Lieberman noted, "The entire area of the settlements constitutes approximately one percent of the area of the West Bank.” He added that Israel suffered the onslaught of 14,000 rockets from Gaza since the government expelled all Jews from the region and withdrew its military presence.
Lieberman also wrote veiled criticism of Ashton and the international community community’s long-standing view that the root of problems in the Middle East is the “occupation” of Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria.
“Facts and history, as opposed to the simplistic stereotypes and political bias, contradict the idea that’s somehow the settlement enterprise is the main obstacle to renewing negotiations,” Lieberman wrote.
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Frightening last-lap Nationwide crash rips safety fencing at Daytona
Posted Feb 23rd, 2013
Kyle Larson's car rips down frontstretch grandstand fencing (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
(Developing/Updated)
By Mike Mulhern
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.
It is the most frightening thing that can happen in racing -- a car heading toward the grandstands at nearly 200 mph.
And that's just what happened here in the final moments of Saturday's Nationwide 300 during a furious battle for the victory.
It one of the most frightening crashes in recent Daytona history -- Kyle Larson's flying car ripping down about 10 yards of frontstretch grandstand safety fencing when he got airborne near the trioval finish line. Twelve cars were involved. No drivers were injured, but initial reports are that at least 28 fans were injured.
Larson's engine -- flaming -- and wheels wound up on the grandstand side of the fence, on the concrete walkway just in front of the seats. How much debris actually got into the stands and what the injuries to fans might be was not immediately clear. However the area near the start-finish line is always jammed near the end of a race with cameramen and others watching closely. Drivers involved reported no problems after being checked at the infield care center. Track officials said 14 fans were taken to various nearby hospitals and another 14 were attended to by safety medical people at the track.
How high debris might have flown was also not immediately clear. One of Larson's wheels could be seen flying into the stands about 10 rows up. That wheel apparently hit a fan; his injuries were not immediately known At least one fan was reported in critical condition, apparently after being hit by a tire and wheel assembly, which weighs well over 100 pounds.
The crash was the lead story on NBC, CBS and ABC national evening newscasts.
The race will undoubtedly raise again the pointed safety questions that drivers themselves have had about having to race in big packs at Daytona and Talladega.
Kyle Larson crash video here
A fan's view of the crash from the grandstands
Daytona safety workers quick to the scene (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
The incident was eerily similar to Bobby Allison's 1987 crash at Talladega, when his car also got airborne and ripped down a huge section of the safety fencing. Allison's crash triggered the current speed-cutting carburetor restrictor plates that are used at Daytona and Talladega, the sport's two fastest tracks. That crash, and later crashes, led track owners to add heavy restraining cables and thicker fencing, to protect fans. Allison's crash tore down nearly 100 feet of fencing.
Bobby Allison's 1987 Talladega crash video here
Saturday's crash also revived memories of Geoff Bodine's fiery crash here in 2000: Geoff Bodine's Daytona crash
It also brought to mind Carl Edwards' crash at Talladega in 2009, when Edwards was dueling Keselowski for the win: Carl Edwards' Talladega crash
After Edwards' crash, remember what he said: "I'm glad the car didn't go up in the grandstands and hurt somebody. NASCAR put us in this box and we will race this way (with restrictor plates and in packs) until they kill somebody. Then they'll change it."
Seven fans were injuried in the Edwards crash, none seriously.
A big hole in the grandstand safety fence, with Kyle Larson's engine and front wheel suspension on the fan side of the barrier. (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
Reaction from track officials and NASCAR spokesmen finally came about 7 p.m. ET, in a brief press conference. Track president Joie Chitwood declined to discuss the medical condition of injured fans. Daytona 500 seating will not be changed, Chitwood said. NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell said "We'll evaluate the fencing, and we'll look at the car. The safety of our fans is first and foremost."
The scary wreck occurred during a wide-open green-white-checkered battle for the win. Leader Regan Smith and challenger Brad Keselowski tangled during a block as they approached the checkered flag.
Tony Stewart got the win. Smith went nose-first into the outside wall. A dozen or so cars were involved. The crash occurred at the head of the pack.
Smith and Keselowski had worked well together through the race, on a hot, 87-degree afternoon at Daytona International Speedway. Coming off the last turn Keselowski made a move to pass, and Smith moved to block, and the two crashed.
Larson's car got launched into the grandstand fencing, which ripped the car apart.
NASCAR track safety fencing features heavy steel cables designed to keep a fly car from getting through. The cables, however, are bolted together at certain points, and the 'intrusion' here Saturday appeared to be close to a cross-over gate, which could possibly be a weak link, though that is not clear. O'Donnell did mention the cross-over gate area as possibly needing study. The remarkably brief press conference did not include questions about that point.
Injured fans en route to the hospital or care center. (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
It was thus a very subdued post-race session.
"We've always known this was a dangerous sport," Stewart said. "But we assume that risk. It's hard when the fans get caught up in it. As much as we want to celebrate, I'm more worried about the fans in the stands. I could see it all in the mirror, and it didn't look good."
Keselowski: "Hoping everyone in the grandstand is okay. That's really important to us in the sport.
"Regan and I had worked well together. I wanted to make the winning move; he threw a block, that's his right. And that led to the chain of events that started the wreck."
Smith: "It's Daytona and you want to go for the win.
"Got in position to win. Brad is a good friend; he pushed me to the front. We were both trying to win the race.
"I don't know how you can do anything different unless you want to concede to second place. If I'm in the same situation tomorrow, I'll do the same thing again."
Larson: "I know I took a bunch of big hits, and my engine is gone.
"I was getting pushed (in the tight draft), and by the time my spotter said lift, I was already in the wreck. Saw some flames in the cockpit but I was able to get out okay."
Kyle Larson looks at the remains of his car (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
Daytona crew repairing grandstand fencing after Saturday's crash, for Sunday's Daytona 500 (Photo: Getty Images for NASCAR)
Nationwide crash
Submitted by Bill Reeves on Sat 02/23/2013 - 15:38.
Thankful all the drivers involved are ok. We all pray for the fans.
Cable Setup
Submitted by Chad on Sun 02/24/2013 - 00:00.
It looks like 3 of the 5 cables I see are broken. And 2 of those 5 cables are covered in 'Mollys'.....googling.....Molly Hogans are the name in wire rope terminology (hey I learned something, always just called them mollys).
Anyway, those sections of wire rope/cable with those clamps are the weakest part of the system, why are at least two of those cables spliced together at the start finish line where chaos is most likely?
Never been to Daytona Mike, but how often are those splices (mollys) occurring in front of the grandstands? There are much stronger ways to anchor a section of cable. Don't want to get into engineering here, but wondering why they are splicing cables in front of the seating area?
Not a master's degree expert, just have used rigging for years, anyone have feedback?
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Britney Spears Leaves Rehab
Manager says singer checked out 'after successfully completing' program.
Britney Spears recently checked out of the Promises Malibu Alcohol and Drug Rehab Treatment Facility in Southern California after "successfully completing their program," according to a statement from the singer's manager, Larry Rudolph, released late Tuesday by her label, Jive Records. "We ask that the media respects her privacy as well as those of her family and friends at this time," Rudolph added, according to The Associated Press.
After checking in on February 22 following a string of high-profile public acts that drew worldwide attention — including shaving her head, beating a car with an umbrella, being repeatedly photographed while partying without underwear and reportedly shaving her legs in the bathroom of a Hollywood hotel's pool house — Spears left the facility following the minimum 30-day stay (see " Britney Back In Rehab Yet Again").
While estranged husband Kevin Federline reportedly visited Spears during her stay to offer support — bringing along the couple's young sons, Jayden James, 6 months, and Sean Preston, 18 months — he is scheduled to celebrate his 29th birthday on Wednesday (March 21) with a party at the West Hollywood nightclub Eleven and a second bash at the Pure Nightclub in Las Vegas on Saturday, according to his publicist.
It was never specified why Spears sought treatment at the plush, oceanfront Promises, which offers detox, counseling and 12-step programs for $48,000 per 30-day stay, according to AP. Despite its lush location and high price tag, Promises is known for its tough-love philosophy, which requires patients to perform everyday chores as part of their rehabilitation (see "What Do Britney, Lindsay, Other Stars Do In Rehab?").
The minimum stay for most rehab facilities is 30 days, though Reuters reported that Promises founder Richard Rogg has said the usual stay at Promises is about 45 days. Country singer Keith Urban recently spent three months at the Betty Ford Center for treatment for alcohol abuse.
A spokesperson for Spears could not be reached for comment at press time.
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5 Best Moments of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2
The Got Talent franchise has grown into a treasure trove of both entertainment and inspiration, with people from various walks of life displaying the many wonderful feats that human beings can achieve.
With Asia’s Got Talent gathering people from all over the biggest continent in the world, it’s to be expected that there were many, many, many acts that left us breathless. Still, there will always be a few choice moments that stand out, like these 5 moments from Season 2.
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The Sacred Riana’s successful audition – with a little “help”
There’ve been many, many magicians who’ve taken the stage, dressed in tuxedoes, or street wear. But there might not be anyone who’s come in dressed like they came straight out of a horror movie, the way The Sacred Riana did. With each act creepier, bigger, and more impressive than the last, it’s no wonder that this Indonesian horror magician won the grand prize at Asia’s Got Talent Season 2.
Take a look at the first time The Sacred Riana took the stage, leaving the audience awed and scared, though probably not as scared as Anggun.
Neil Rey Garcia Llanes making a major comeback as the Human Beat Box
First making a name for himself as the Human Beat Box in Season 1, Neil Rey Garcia Llanes made a major comeback in the Second Season, with an audition that was heaps better than his previous performances. By then, the judges had unfortunately used up all their golden buzzers. Still, Neil’s incredible talent and skill proved more than enough to carry him all the way to the finals.
Check out his audition performance from Episode 5:
ADEM Dance Crew’s Night at the Museum Semi-Finals Skit
The boys from Kyrgyzstan who’d earned Jay Park’s Golden Buzzer, ADEM Dance Crew opened the Semi-Finals of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2 with yet another incredible performance. Already, the foursome had inspired plenty of awe – and no small amount of apprehension – from both the audience and judges with their body-breaking isolations.
For the Semi-Finals, the crew upped the ante by telling a comical story to their choreography, setting the standards at an all-time high for the rest of the acts.
Urban Crew Flyers of the South spinning and flipping off the stage
These acrobatic dancers from Las Piñas blew everyone away with their incredible choreography in Episode 3 of Asia’s Got Talent Season 2. Each and every stage they performed throughout the season made them seem like they really were flying – flipping from incredible heights and sticking their landings with big impacts.
Despite a few tumbles, their teamwork and passionpushed them through all the way to the Grand Finals; continuing to improve their moves, and putting a spin on their choreography.
DM-X Comvalenos Bringing Spice and Humor to the Grand Finals
Another source of Pinoy Pride, the amazing dancers of the DM-X Comvalenos performed with plenty of swag and pizazz worthy of a grand finalist. From the stages of Pilipinas Got Talent, to the grander, bigger ones at Asia’s Got Talent, the DM-X Comvalenos danced and flipped their hearts out all the way to the Grand Finals.
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North Korea may break off US talks: Top official
Pyongyang, Mar 15 (IANS) | Publish Date: 3/15/2019 11:49:04 AM IST
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may break off denuclearisation talks with the US and resume missile and nuclear testing, a senior official here said on Friday.
Vice Foreign Minister Choe Sun-hui told foreign diplomats here that Washington threw away “a golden opportunity” at the Vietnam summit between US President Donald Trump and Kim, the BBC reported.
Choe accused the US of taking a “gangster-like” stance at the February summit which was held to discuss the regime’s denuclearisation process. Trump and Kim first met in Singapore last year. North Korea had earlier offered to dismantle its main Yongbyon nuclear complex. But talks collapsed after Trump refused to lift sanctions unless Pyongyang destroyed all its nuclear sites.
“We have no intention to yield to the US demands in any form, nor are we willing to engage in negotiations of this kind,” she told reporters in North Korea, according to Russian state Tass news agency.
Choe said that North Korea’s demand during the summit was for five key economic sanctions to be lifted, not all sanctions, as Trump said after talks broke down.
“What is clear is that the US has thrown away a golden opportunity this time. I’m not sure why the US came out with this different description. We never asked for the removal of sanctions in their entirety.”
Choe said that Kim will make an official announcement on his position regarding future talks with the US soon.
Trump and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated after talks in February that North Korean officials had asked for full sanctions relief.
“It was all about the sanctions. They wanted the sanctions lifted in their entirety and we couldn’t do that,” Trump said that time. “Sometimes you have to walk and this was one of those times.”
In Washington this week, the US special representative for North Korea, Stephen Biegun, said that diplomacy was “still very much alive”, though he did not say if there had been any negotiations since the summit or outlined any plans for further talks.
At a news conference after the Hanoi summit, Trump said no plans had been made for a third summit, but he expressed optimism about a “good outcome” in the future.
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SIFTING Bans Together Not From Here, But From There!
Venezuelan-American progressive metal outfit SIFTING have given a direct response to President Trump's Administration's proposed Raise Act, with their new video for newest and latest single "Not From Here". Directed by Abelardo Malpica at LH FILM, "Not From Here", happens to be the title track off their upcoming full-length album, that was produced by Ryan Williams and is due out via Eclipse Records this fall! That said, the band got together to discuss this single and accompanying album. Find out whose who, by their name and initials below.
Eduardo: E
Richard: R
Winston: W
Abelardo: A
1. How did your band form?
E: In 2008 I (Eduardo, singer and guitarist), went through a really tough personal experience caused by the tragic loss of my family in a plane crash. I set my mind into retaking my lifetime dream called Sifting. While originally living in Caracas, Venezuela, I began writing original material and then gathered some friends from the local music scene and soon entered the studio to record our debut album. The band quickly gained popularity throughout Venezuela. That’s when I decided I wanted to get the band recognized on a worldwide level. I relocated to the United States of America and after three years looking for the right members, I invited founding member Abelardo Bolaño (also from Caracas, Venezuela) to rejoin the band along with two LA locals, Wins Jarquin on bass, and Richard Garcia on guitar, to complete the current line-up.
2. What accomplishments are you most and least proud of as a band?
E: I think the best accomplishments for Sifting is being lucky enough to attain a record deal, have a bunch of world-class endorsements like ESP Guitars and Engl Amps, to have toured all around the states, and to have recorded with such talented producers as Ryan Williams and Steve Evetts, being active only for the past 3 years in this country. Even friends from local bands have asked us how we did it in such a short time. We’re really grateful for this. And I don’t think there’s any accomplishment we wouldn’t be proud of. I truly believe that everything that has happened to us, helped us in our evolution.
3. How has being in a band impacted your life?
R: Being in a band has been like having another family. You go through all the ups and downs together. It has lifted me tremendously to always be around people that have the same vision as me. It gives me hope.
4. How do you describe your sound to people who ask you what your band sounds like?
W: We are lucky to have members open to experimenting with different genres and bringing our influences together. So I say we're fairly open. We play metal, but we bring the best things of metal together. From the fast shredding solos, to heavy rhythmic lines, to soft passages full of dynamics and more.
5. Do you have any major goals for your band?
R: We want to make a huge contribution to the genre we love, and also make a huge dent in today's music trends!
6. Who are some of your biggest influences music wise?
E: I would say Metallica, Dream Theater, Marty Friedman and Green Day.
7. How about when it comes to the song writing, what are your songs about and how is the song writing process laid out?
E: My inspiration has always been the lack of justice, compassion, and genuineness in society. These traits are especially prevalent in leaders and powerful people. So my lyrics always gravitate toward the awareness and rejection of the system we’re living in. I believe that these elements always represented rebellion, and bring to life the angst within us all. And when I write the music, I always think about dynamics and the very nature of human being, duality. I don’t believe there’s such thing as people liking only one kind thing or style of music. We need both ends of the rope, so I always incorporate heavy metal with sweet melodies, epic passages with catchy choruses, ballads or upbeat songs. That being said, I don’t mind the lighter side of music either; there’s always ballads on our albums.
8. "Not From Here", was released as a video/single, why this song in particular? Will you be releasing anymore singles off this album?
E: We chose this song in particular because it truly describes the nature of Sifting. Tons of melodies, heavy riffs, progressive breaks, catchy choruses, huge solos and thundering rhythm section. And we also believe that the lyrics for Not From Here line-up very well with what’s going on in this country right now regarding racism and intolerance toward immigrants. And yes, we will be releasing four more singles! We definitely love a bunch of songs from this album. :)
9. Why go with a title like "Not From Here"? What does it actually mean for the album's sake?
E: When I wrote the songs for this album, I was having a hard time with moving to a different country and blending in. But then I realized the great beauty of this land and its multicultural richness, making immigrants an essential part of it. And that’s when the name of the album came to my mind. And it made perfect sense to me for the album’s sake, because the concept and sound we’re engaging on this album is really different from the current trend of metal, which almost gives the impression that is actually not from here.
10. Can you describe to me the story behind the artwork for "Not From Here”?
E: We had several options to choose from for the “Not From Here” album cover. All of them were unbelievably good. Our artist, Jimmy Leon, did an awesome job. We chose this cover because it's full of details, but at the same time is minimal and it beautifully correlates evolution, survival, naivety, darkness, fear, hope and illusion at the same time. Elements which had a big role and meaning on the album writing process.
11. How would you say that "Not From Here", compares, differs, and is equal to your previous releases?
A: Not From Here is a more elaborated and personal album. From the content of the lyrics to, sound and melodies. Both have the same conceptual roots in terms of writing style. It has complex guitar arrangements with epic melodies harmonized between accents, huge bass and drums and energy in each word. It definitely sounds more mature in all aspects, especially in composition, than All The Hated.
12. What's your take on "Not From Here" as a whole?
R: The "Not From Here" album is very interesting! It's all our favorite styles of music combined together, which to me makes it very unique. It's not only thrash, or progressive, or hard rock, or slow songs, or even shredding instrumentals. It is all these styles together. A friend once put it very simply to me. Organized chaos! Haha. Every song has something to say that many people can relate with in their own lives. Some are very personal, and some talk about situations that occur in life.
13. What would be the cinematic equivalent of "Not From Here"?
E: Haha…this is a great question…I guess I would say Nicolas Cage’s “Knowing”. A great piece of art, meaningful content meticulously created. If it resonates with you it could become one of your favorites, but if it doesn’t you could hate it.
14. Is it important for you to paint visual pictures with the songs off this album?
W: Definitively! Our music speaks for itself, but having visual depictions adds to the content and meaning of the songs. In the end of the day we are doing art, just sonically. So having any sort of visuals reinforces and gives more ways to interpret our songs.
15. Do you feel any aspects of the album were overlooked?
E: Maybe we could’ve had more groovy heavy riffs and sections, but that’s great because there’s a lot of terrain to cover and explore for the next album!
16. Describe your relationship with your fans in one word?
W: I want to say personal. We want to treat all of our fans with the same respect we treat each other with and include them as much as possible in the growth of the band. The reality is without them, we wouldn't have that extra motivation to keep creating music or play shows and tour. They're a part of the band as much as we are!
17. What is in the future for SIFTING?
W: We have some things lined up. We'll be on the Dante Night Show this month. On the 27th, we'll be shooting, "Blowing Fire", which will be our third video for this album. And most importantly September 29th Eclipse Records will be releasing the album, and we'll be following up with a tour for that as well. Musically, I can definitely say that we are looking to keep expanding. We want to be heavier, faster, more technical, more beautiful on the ballads, and more shredding and more harmonies.
18. Is there anything else you'd like to add?
E: Firstly, thank you very much for having us! It was a very fun interview! And for everyone else, make sure you keep your eyes peeled because we have lots of news coming. Things happen everyday behind the Sifting curtains and we have so much in store that soon will be released! For all the latest info, please visit our website and like us on Facebook!
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Tour bus accidentally drives into Area 51 (Video)
Posted by: Alejandro Rojas July 10, 2014 7 Comments
Tourists in Nevada recently got more than they were bargaining for when their tour guide accidentally passed the no trespassing signs and drove into Area 51. They were quickly tailed by a security truck and asked to get out of the van. The tour then got much less fun. The whole thing was caught on camera.
The story was featured on KLAS TV’s 8 News Now as an I-Team investigation and presented by veteran reporter George Knapp. Knapp is credited for putting Area 51 on the map when he covered the story in 1989 about an alleged whistleblower who worked at the super secret unacknowledged base. The man said he worked on back engineering alien technology that was housed at the base.
Area 51 warning sign. A white security truck can be seen on the hill overlooking the sign. Area 51 security guards are often referred to as “Cammo Dudes.” Credit: Alejandro Rojas
Ever since then, tourist have been flocking to the base, which all at once has been the most secret as well as perhaps the most famous U.S. Air Force installation. The tour van that crossed the line was from Adventure Photo Tours. Co-owner Donna Tryon told KLAS, “Some of [the tourists] are just curious. They don’t know what it’s about. Others believe they have been abducted. Other people believe they are aliens and they want to go back out there to hopefully get back home. We get all kinds of people.”
Tryon says that their Area 51 tour includes a lot of stops that have become famous in the area, but the spot most people want to see is where you can see the “Keep Out!” signs. She says that their drivers are very careful not to pass the signs and warn passengers, “you can’t go over that line, and if you step over that line, you’re on your own.”
Although Tryon says her drivers are careful, there are bound to be mistakes in any business. When your business is taking people to the edge of a Top Secret facility, the mistakes that one can make are a little more interesting. In this case, while cruising down the dirt road leading to Area 51, Denis Ryan, the driver of the tour van, was distracted by a question about sports. He missed the warning sign and a minute or two later his passengers noticed they were being followed by a white truck.
Tour van driver Denis Ryan unwittingly driving his passengers into Area 51. (Credit: KLAS/Adventure Photo Tours)
The whole time a camera was running inside the van. The tourists thought this was all part of the tour. However, Ryan can be heard saying, “I apologize for this. Those are the Men in Black.” The tourists were right to think they were experiencing something others don’t, but unfortunately it was not a planned added bonus.
Area 51 has an agreement with Lincoln County. They handle the trespassing cases, so the tourist group had to wait for Lincoln County deputies. Once they arrived, the passengers and the driver were cited for trespassing and given court dates.
The tourists, a couple from the UK and a mother and son from the east coast, were no longer having a good time. They were facing a $650 fine per person and a misdemeanor conviction. Will Tryon, another co-owner of Amazing Photo Tours said, “We were afraid they would issue a bench warrant for these people, turn good tourists into criminals.”
The tour van’s camera captures the warning sign as they speed by. (Credit: KLAS/Adventure Photo Tours)
Lincoln County District Attorney Dan Hogue did not believe the incident was an accident. He thought the group was in cahoots to see what would happen if they crossed the signs. Luckily, when KLAS contacted the DA to ask him about the case, they let him in on the fact that the whole thing was video recorded. Upon viewing the video, the DA recognized that the expression on the face of the driver was shock, not someone making mischief. The charges were dropped for all but the driver, who is now barred from Area 51 tours for at least two years.
The one condition the DA did require for dropping the charges on the passengers was that the forward facing video on the tour van not be made public. Knapp clarifies that this was because the camera caught security trucks coming from inside the base. He says, “for the record, there were no shots of flying saucers or secret aircraft.”
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Alejandro Rojas is a radio host for Open Minds Radio, editor and contributing writer for Open Minds magazine as well as OpenMinds.tv. For several years Alejandro was the official spokesperson for the Mutual UFO Network as the Director of Public Education. As a UFO/Paranormal researcher and journalist, Alejandro has spent many hours in the field investigating phenomena up close and personal. Alejandro has been interviewed by media organizations around the world, including the largest cable and network news agencies with several appearances on Coast to Coast AM.
Gosh the secrecy is unbelievable… such strict violent action surely tells they have something to hide.
Lufos
Interesting experience. Too bad it didn’t show any footage from the Area 51. And it would be nice to see Men in Black!
Lol! As a former Sgt at a Missile facility, I can assure people that security is top priority and those who enter a restricted area will know about it rather quickly. Area is all fun and games until one gets arrested, I just wish people would not do that!
The Object Reporter
The REALLY interesting stuff is now going on at Dugway Proving Grounds. Groom Lake is old news…
Can’t believe hat this crap of information is worth an article and even worse a reportage in news!
John Deaux
The original news story was that Lincoln County District Attorney Dan Hogue was trying to extort $2600 from Adventure Photo Tours – $650 per passenger.
According to Nevada Revised Statutes 193.190, “To constitute crime there must be unity of act and intent. In every crime or public offense there must exist a union, or joint operation of act and intention, or criminal negligence.”
Those passengers were in a vehicle they had no control over. They put their trust in a professional driver who worked for a reputable company, and found themselves unwillingly crossing the Area 51 boundary. They had no intent to cross the boundary or commit any other offense. There was also no criminal negligence. That means there was no crime, at least, not on the part of the passengers. Hogue knew that, and fortunately, so did the owners of Adventure Photo Tours. The owners were not going to become victims of Old West corruption without a fight. Once the I-Team got involved, Hogue had no choice but to dismiss the charges against the four passengers.
I have been looking into the heavens since I was very young. I have come across three UFO sightings. The latest was on April 21st 2014 evening near Smyrna, NY. My wife and daughter spotted a glowing light heading west to east. The light changed from white to blue and did not have strobe flying lights or sound. My daughter took several shots which were rather clear. The object sighting lasted about 1 – 2 minutes and it disappeared behind clouds. My first sighting was sometime in 1981 while living in Brooklyn NY, when I was looking for a meteorite shower when I notice a tiny light moving quite fast at a very high altitude. It seem to have a steady course when it suddenly change directions several times.
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Intrigued by music I’d heard in Latin America during my Sextet’s 1962 State Dept. Tour, I left the jazz scene in ’64 and began an odyssey of exploring the world’s music which has continued until today. Living in Brazil for a year in the mid-‘60s, I fell in love with cello (through the music of Villa-Lobos); with English horn (having heard the solo piece “The Winter’s Passed,” by Wayne Barlow); with classical guitar, as used in Brazilian folk and popular music; and also with a rich variety of hand percussion; and I wondered if I couldn’t create an ensemble that included these instruments, that could play soulful music that was sometimes soft (everything we played in our jazz sextet had usually been loud – as there were no mics or sound systems in those days). So on my return from Brazil I began envisioning an ensemble that could be a forum for the whole range of musical genres I’d come to love – from Bach to African music – and include as well notable voices from the symphony of nature (as the whale, wolf, and eagle). I sought out players of these instruments, and organized a group for which I borrowed the name “Consort” of Elizabethan times, from the house bands of Shakespearean Theatre, which also blended woodwinds, strings and percussion, and allowed the players to embellish on the written parts.
At first I did arrangements of some of my favorite classical pieces (sax players don’t often get to play Bach), along with original pieces in which there were places for improv solos. The flute player and I had played jazz, but the cellist and English horn player had never played a note that wasn’t written on a page in front of them. I felt we had to find a way to bring them into the free-play experience, but I didn’t want to try to teach them how to play over chord changes (as jazz players do). I wanted to hear music more organic to their traditions, toward the goal of creating pieces which did not sound “written.”
Our gateway to this full “Consort” vision, and to these adventures in sound-play, was a pentatonic scale. A friend had come back from Japan with a Koto, and left it with us to try to do something with it. We were fascinated by its scale: a five-note scale like the minor scale without the 4th or 7th (C – D – E-flat – G – A-flat – C). The two minor seconds gave it an interesting flavor. I convinced the reluctant cellist to try playing freely together with the alto sax, alto flute, and English horn, and the sound and experience were amazing. It opened the door for him to become a brilliant, improvising player.
I want to share in the workshops some of what I’ve learned about creating unique ensembles, and about collective processes for creating music for these groups, during my experiences with the various chapters of the ensemble I founded 48 years ago, the Paul Winter Consort. The Consort since its beginning has had the core instrumentation of cello, English horn/oboe, alto or soprano sax, classical guitar or piano, acoustic bass, and a vast variety of percussion. (And we at times have also embraced flute, Heckelphone, French horn, viola, contrabassoon, sarrusophone, and various ethnic instruments.)
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NIST Studies Why Quantum Dots Suffer From 'Fluorescence Intermittency'
Don't Blink! NIST Studies Why Quantum Dots Suffer From 'Fluorescence Intermittency'
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), working in collaboration with the Naval Research Laboratory, have found that a particular species of quantum dots that weren't commonly thought to blink, do.
So what? Well, although the blinks are short—on the order of nanoseconds to milliseconds—even brief fluctuations can result in efficiency losses that could cause trouble for using quantum dots to generate photons that move information around inside a quantum computer or between nodes of a future high-security internet based on quantum telecommunications.
Beyond demonstrating that the dots are blinking, the team also suggests a possible culprit.*
Scientists have regarded indium arsenide and gallium arsenide (InAs/GaAs) quantum dots to be promising as single photon sources foruse in different future computing and communication systems based on quantum technologies. Compared to other systems, researchers have preferred these quantum dots because they appeared to not blink and because they can be fabricated directly into the types of semiconductor optoelectronics that have been developing over the past few decades.
The NIST research team also thought these quantum dots were emitting steady light perfectly, until they came upon one that was obviously blinking (or was "fluorescently intermittent," in technical terms). They decided to see if they could find others that were blinking in a less obvious way.
While most previous experiments surveyed the dots in bulk, the team tested these dots as they would be used in an actual device. Using an extremely sensitive photon autocorrelation technique to uncover subtle signatures of blinking, they found that the dots blink over timescales rangingfrom tens of nanoseconds to hundreds of milliseconds. Their results suggest that building photonic structures around the quantum dots—something you'd have to do to make many applications viable—may make them significantly less stable as a light source.
"Most of the previous experimental studies of blinking inInAs/GaAs quantum dots looked at their behavior after the dots have been grown but before the surrounding devices have been fabricated," says Kartik Srinivasan, one of the authors of the study. "However, there is no guarantee that a quantum dot will remain non-blinking after the nanofabrication of a surrounding structure, which introduces surfaces and potential defects within 100 nanometers of the quantum dot. We estimate the radiative efficiency of the quantum dots to be between about 50 and 80 percent after the photonic structures are fabricated, significantly less than the 100 percent efficiency that future applications will require."
According to Marcelo Davanço, another author of the study, future work will focus on measuring dots both before and after device fabrication to better assess whether the fabrication is indeed a source of the defects thought to cause the blinking. Ultimately, the authors hope to understand what types of device geometries will avoid blinking while still efficiently funneling the emitted photons into a useful transmission channel, such as an optical fiber.
The NIST Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST) is a national nanotechnology user facility that enables innovation by providing rapid access to the tools needed to make and measure nanostructures. Researchers interested in accessing the techniques described here or in collaborating on their future development should contact Kartik Srinivasan.
*M. Davanço, C. Stephen Hellberg, S. Ates, A. Badolato and K. Srinivasan. Multiple time scale blinking in InAs quantum dot single-photon sources. Phys. Rev. B 89, 161303(R) – Published 16 April 2014.
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New analysis eliminates a potential speed bump in quantum computing
Global symmetry not required for fast quantum search
A quantum particle can search for an item in an unsorted "database" by jumping from one item to another in superposition, and it does so faster than a classical computer ever could.
This assertion assumes, however, that the particle can directly hop from any item to any other. Any restriction on which items the particle can directly hop to could slow down the search.A quantum particle can search for an item in an unsorted "database" by jumping from one item to another in superposition, and it does so faster than a classical computer ever could.
In a complete graph (left) every node is connected to every other. For other well studied graphs, the Paley graph in the center and the Latin square graph on the right, that is not true. A quantum particle could hop directly to the target position, in red, only from connected nodes, marked in blue.
"Intuition says that a symmetric database allows the particle to hop freely enough to retain the quantum speedup, but our research has shown this intuition to be false," says Tom Wong, a physicist at the University of California, San Diego.
In a paper accepted for publication by Physical Review Letters, the researchers used a technique familiar to physicists called "degenerate perturbation theory" in a novel way to prove that global symmetry is not required for a sped up search.
Information scientists represent the database to be searched as a graph. In globally symmetric graphs, the nodes can be swapped with each other such that the connections between them are preserved. "Strongly regular graphs" don't share this property, but this analysis shows they also support a fast search through local symmetries.
Their finding extends the use of this theory to the field of quantum information science and expands the kinds of data structures on which quantum computing outperforms classical computing.
For more information : Detailed research paper is here
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there was a pall, a certain sadness, because you knew an era was coming to an end.
I know I made my trip into Sam's dressing room: 'OK, Sam, what's he like?' .
I try to consistently preach at them to play defense and they do it. It's still a roller-coaster ride for these girls, though.
These girls are good people with mood swings, but they accept me and my mood swings. They're doing a good job of putting up with me and keeping the team chemistry together.
We've lost 95 percent of our wetlands when the big agricultural push took place and people were filling wetlands. Now we're building them back, ... We have a great lineup of speakers for this year's annual wildlife program.
It's all for fun, but don't get me wrong -- it's about bragging rights for 364 days a year.
I have dyslexia, so I have a hell of a time reading.
You're going to find that it's nothing more than a tragic accident.
We split with Pigeon Forge and we know they'll play hard. If you win this game, you go to Murfreesboro, and I think both teams will come to play. It may come down to execution. Whoever makes the fewest mistakes will probably win.
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J. Schnabel
BY THE HORNS
December 31, 2017 February 4, 2018 jim
Thoughts on tauromaquia.
About a hundred fair Julys ago—it seems that long anyway—I ran with the bulls in Pamplona.
If you’d asked me why back then, I would have said simply that it seemed a fun thing to do, a thrill, an “experience” to tick off a tourist’s list. It would have felt silly to describe it as a chance to prove one’s courage. But I think that is mainly what it was.
We bull-runners were all men or boys. Nearly all of us wore the traditional uniform of the encierro (thin white cotton shirt, red bandanna). Many of us also carried a rolled-up newspaper, said to be useful for distracting the bull with a swat to the hindquarters if he happened to be goring a friend.
A rocket went off and burst to warn us as the first bulls were released from a pen into the zigzag course of the town’s narrow streets. The animals had to pound down a lane and round a corner before they encountered most of the human runners who waited for them.
Now here they came. Who knew how fast those half-ton monsters moved? We runners lurched forward, with the twin fears of injury on the one hand and cowardice on the other. To avoid both, it certainly helped to be in a group. Running alone, becoming the sole target of all those horned beasts, was almost inconceivable. But there was danger too in being amid a jostling pack: many runners stumbled and fell with, it seemed, too little time to rise and evade what approached with such inhuman speed.
And suddenly that first group of bulls and steers rumbled by, all hooves and bulk and undulant muscle. Like most of the runners, I had managed to get to one side of the narrow, cobblestoned street to let them pass. Some other runners, though, were caught in the middle and sent sprawling. A miraculous few stayed up, jogging gamely, as the great beasts missed them by inches.
I ran again, found daylight, heard the next pack coming, let them pass, and just managed to sprint into the plaza de toros before the last bulls entered and the gate closed behind them.
To my surprise, if no one else’s, a series of younger bulls was then let out to confront the few dozen of us who had made it into the bullring. One of the first animals took aim at a German tourist—a scruffy-looking character, borracho and slow—and chased him down easily, driving him face-first into the dirt. The guy might well have been killed, had the young bull’s horns not been padded. Later the same animal, chasing one of us, leapt over the plaza’s barrera and raced around forcing panicked bullring staff and spectators to spill into the comparative safety of the bullring itself. We runners laughed with relief as we took a breather, but soon were eager for the next novillo toro to be let out so that this primal test of our courage could start again.
At the time it seemed a forgiving test. It was clear that tourists in the encierro, especially the drunk ones, were routinely gored or trampled, but I assumed that truly serious or fatal injuries were very rare. There wasn’t yet an Internet with which one could immediately check such statistics. Even at the real bullfights, in the afternoons at Pamplona, where the bulls were injured and maddened and vengeful, the matadors appeared to be in little danger; one of them kept such a cautious distance between the bull’s horns and his own costumed hide that the spectators began to hurl insults—maricón! el peor!—and even seat cushions into the ring.
However, some Spanish bullfighters were reputed to be very skillful and brave. Among them was Jose Cubero (“El Yiyo”) Sanchez. Later that summer, in southwestern France, I saw posters listing him in the lineup for a corrida to be held in Bayonne in September.
Alas, Sanchez didn’t make it to Bayonne, or even to September. On the 30th of August, in Madrid, he was nearing the end of a seemingly routine bout when he attempted the ritual sword-thrust, which is meant to go into the bull’s upper back and thence downward through the heart. He missed. The angry bull turned, charged, upended the matador, and—as the 21-year old tried to scramble away on all fours—stuck him with his left horn in the upper back. In full view of a large crowd, the bull lifted Sanchez completely off his feet so that he slid down the horn until his own heart was pierced.
Having done his work, the bull let the man go. Sanchez ran just a few steps before collapsing, famously gasping his last words, “este toro me ha matado,” as they rushed him in vain to the ring infirmary.
Those memories came back last week when I read about the unfortunate Victor Barrio, the first matador to die in the bullring since Sanchez.
It happened at a late-night corrida in Teruel. Towards the end of a fight with a bull called Lorenzo, Barrio goaded the bleeding, wary animal to charge the cape. The bull at last did as he was bidden, but as Barrio swiveled for the next pass, Lorenzo without warning shifted his attention from cape to matador—some later spoke of an unlucky, cape-lifting gust of wind—and with an upthrusting left horn to the back of the knee the bull sent his human tormentor leaping evasively into the air.
It was a relatively minor goring, but the bull was not finished. The moment the matador hit the dirt, Lorenzo, using the same left horn, began trying to stab him in the chest. Barrio started to roll away but Lorenzo quickly hooked him below the right arm and, hopping on front hooves to make full use of his 529-kg weight, drove the horn most of the way through the man’s chest cavity.
Lorenzo then jerked the embedded horn sideways for good measure, destroying Barrio’s right lung and thoracic aorta among other things, and violently lifting his body off the ground. When, just about six seconds after making that first sudden stab to the leg, Lorenzo flung his conquered adversary off his horn, the 29-year old matador had only enough time to pull his arm over the wound in his side and roll over, face down, before darkness overcame him. He died in full view of the crowd, his eyes opening sightlessly, his muscles relaxing into the flaccidity that in traditional societies marks the release of the soul to heaven.
In bullfights, incidentally, that is the ideal ending: the killer’s thrust swiftly stops the victim’s heart. Perhaps no bull has ever turned the tables as perfectly as Lorenzo.
And Lorenzo as far as I know had never practiced fighting humans. Like the brother taurus that killed Sanchez, he seemed to know from long-evolved instinct to use his horns to maximum effect by going, when he could, for his antagonist’s chest. As any hunter or soldier will tell you, the chest of a mammal is the prime kill zone, easily hit and especially vulnerable to mortal wounds.
In the plaza de toros at Teruel that night, it all happened too quickly for the spectators to process. Barrio had been gored somehow and was down—that was obvious. But there was no visible gush of blood. That this was because his heart had almost immediately been stopped was unimaginable. The man had been standing, smoothly handling the bull with his cape just a few moments before. His young wife, though she was seated even closer to the action than most other spectators, assumed her husband’s wounds couldn’t be fatal.
“I was saying to myself, ‘It’s serious but he’s going to survive, he’s been gored, but nowadays no-one dies from being gored, there’ll be a solution.
No one dies? What then would be the point? As Hemingway observed, “Bullfighting is the only art in which the artist is in danger of death.”
Barrio and Sanchez surely knew that—knew about the danger, at least, even if they also knew that bullfighting doesn’t always rise to the level of art.
Alas, these days, talk of danger and art are mostly lost on the audience beyond the bullring. The bien pensants of social media heaped scorn on Barrio and bullfighting in response to the story of his death.
Even in Spain, the rapid modern shifts in customs—largely driven, as elsewhere, by the cultural ascendancy of women—have meant that bullfighting is treated more and more as a bloody relic of a barbarous past.
Bullfighting is undeniably cruel, and sometimes can seem irredeemably so. At Pamplona all those years ago, I saw one bull killed in a most unsporting way, which was nevertheless common: The swords had all missed so that the matador, amid the crowd’s jeers, had finally to sever the poor kneeling animal’s spinal cord with a dagger to put it out of its misery. And still the bloody travesty continued: When they tried to hook the bull’s carcass to a team of horses that would drag it from the ring, someone slapped the horses prematurely, before the attachment was made. The horses sprinted forward, unloaded and out of control, until the one on the far right smashed against the edge of the arena’s exit, and was left writhing on the ground with serious injuries. Someone then had to come out and put it out of its misery, with a pistol if memory serves. It seemed a horrible waste—though almost incredibly it was much worse a century ago, when the picadors’ horses went unpadded and were often gored so badly that their intestines spilled out and dragged on the sand behind them.
And yet I can’t join the anti-tauromaquian chorus. I’m not a Spaniard and I’m generally loath to criticize other cultures—to each his own, I’m inclined to say. More specifically I think bullfighting is too ancient, and potentially too beneficial, to just throw away.
Bullfighting is many things. It is for example a drama—Hemingway called it a tragedy—symbolizing the eternal contest between man and beast: brains vs. brawn. Plausibly it also represents the higher, more hopeful struggle of mankind vs. its own mortality.
Most straightforwardly, though, bullfighting is a highly ritualized, indeed professionalized elaboration of simple, prove-your-courage-with-a-deadly-beast displays—displays that are still largely preserved in the public encierros at Pamplona and other Spanish towns, but that date back to prehistoric times. Ancient Mediterranean cultures are suffused with themes involving bulls and men, typically in conflict. The most famous surviving artifacts of the early bronze-age Minoan culture, of roughly 3,500 years ago, feature very encierro-like “bull leaping” activities.
Arguably the basic meme of man vs. bull dates back all the way to humans’ earliest surviving narrative tale, the Epic of Gilgamesh, which is about 4,000 years old.
The Bull seemed indestructible, for hours they fought, till Gilgamesh dancing in front of the Bull, lured it with his tunic and bright weapons, and Enkidu thrust his sword, deep into the Bull’s neck, and killed it.
There is little in this rich history to suggest that bullfighting, or even the bull-running and bull-teasing of encierros, have as their aim the “torture” of beasts for perverse enjoyment, or the competition of “sport,” or even the attainment of “artistry.” All those can be (and generally are) realized in other ways that are much less dangerous to the practitioner.
It is that danger, that risk of grave injury or death, and the simple, primal manifestation of that risk in a powerful animal, that makes bullfighting and related amateur activities unique. One social benefit is that it teaches men the possibility of courage in themselves; it glorifies that courage as something worth having; and it evokes the ancient past in which such courage was utterly necessary.
Is courage so valueless these days that we can afford to part with practices that encourage it? How could we ever be sure?
If bullfighting statistics are any guide, then we the men of the West—considering matadors as our proxies—are losing our courage. More than 500 professional bullfighters have been killed in the ring since 1700, but only a handful of those deaths have occurred in the last half-century. Better medical care for wounded matadors and an improving economy (which makes bullfighting less attractive as a career choice) have something to do with that discrepancy, but surely not everything.
Another factor seems to be that matadors are on average less willing to work in close proximity to bulls—that has been part of aficionados’ litany for much of the past century, as the great names of bulfighting’s heyday have faded into memory. There have also been, it is said, more of the shady tricks that weaken bulls before they get to the ring. Among these is horn-shaving, a practice that Hemingway described thusly:
To protect the leading matadors, the bulls’ horns had been cut off at the points and then shaved and filed down so that they looked like real horns. But they were as tender at the points as a fingernail that has been cut to the quick and if the bull could be made to bang them against the planks of the barrera, they would hurt so that he would be careful about hitting anything else. . .
Even Manolete, often considered the greatest matador of all time, was sometimes protected this way. In the 1930s and 40s his bullfights brought in so much revenue that he became an industry in his own right—and that industry didn’t want to lose its key man.
But if Manolete’s reputation suffered a bit from the shaving, his fatal goring in 1947 redeemed it. Late in an August bout at Linares, boldly reaching over the bull’s head to drive in a sword, the 30-year old matador was nicked by a horn in his groin and began bleeding badly from his femoral artery. The bloodstain spread quickly down his left leg.
Manolete nevertheless stayed up, kept the bull working, and finally, with the animal close to death, limped away and was carried to the infirmary.
As he lay in the infirmary, Manolete lit a cigarette and asked in a weak voice, “Is the bull dead?” After being informed that the bull was, indeed, dead, Manolete said that he could not feel his legs.
These days he would have survived such an injury, but his ultimate reputation would have suffered: his decline and death would have been more drawn-out, and certainly less interesting. As it was, Manolete (whose real surname was Sanchez) died of his injury the next morning, and passed into everlasting glory.
Juan Belmonte (1892-1962), the other greatest-ever matador, may have envied Manolete’s end. Belmonte despite a long career and many serious gorings retired safely, and, it seemed, lived a life not unlike that of the rare fighting bull that is spared death and put out to stud. He bought a ranch and raised horses on it, and was rich. But he kept un-retiring and resuming bullfighting again, and being injured again, and retiring again, and then un-retiring, and so on as if nothing else in life measured up to the fundamental challenge of the bullring.
Eventually in 1962, when Belmonte was 70 and in failing health, his doctor advised him to stop riding horses and performing other manly exertions. According to the dressed-up legend, which in a cultural sense may be more revealing than the facts, the old matador went defiantly out to his ranch, indulged one last time in horse-riding, cigar-smoking, drinking, and sex with a pair of young women, and then—like his late pal Hemingway—shot himself, there being no bull, or matador, available to take his life for him.
Originally published 20 July 2016
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Why we seal filling stations across Nigeria – DPR
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The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), has said that the essence of insisting that Petroleum Marketers totally comply with the rules guiding product distribution in the country is to instill sanity into the system to promote investment and not to make money for the Federal Government.
The Zonal Controller, Port Harcourt Operation, Bassey Nkanga gave the explanations shortly after a routine Surveillance operation in Rivers state, against the ongoing festive season.
Addressing journalists, Nkanga said that DPR is mandated by the FG to ensure strict compliance in the petroleum product distribution chain for the growth of the business in the country including the state to ensure that consumers get value for their money, and not necessarily to generate funds for the FG as wrongly being insinuated in some quarters.
He said that a total of eight filling stations were sealed in the state in the two-week end of the year, last quarter intensive routine surveillance operation by the Department, to ensure that nothing goes wrong during the Christmas and New year celebrations, and even after.
Speaking, the Controller said, “…In Rivers state particularly, we started these intensive surveillance last week and so far we have closed down eight filling stations for various offences, we have visited over 70 filling stations since we started.
“Just today alone, we shut down four filling stations after visiting about 22 filling stations and the essence of this surveillance is to ensure that petroleum products marketers do not exploit their customers as well as continue maintain a good compliance level as far as guidelines and regulations are concerned.
“The closure of filling stations is not to generate funds for the federal government but are just deterrent policies of government to ensure that marketers comply guidelines and regulations,” he explained.
Nkanga noted that the move was aimed at promoting investment opportunities in the oil and gas industry.
Giving insight on the expectations of the public in the year ahead, he said, “For the year ahead, DPR will continue to operate in a way that will promote investment opportunities in the oil and gas sector and also work with the operators to ensure that things are done correctly, reduction in operational cost and increment in investment activities as well as penetration of the use of LPG in the rural communities.”
He expressed gratitude to petroleum marketers in the state for their supports and level of compliance to the DPR product lifting and distribution guidelines, but however warnes against any deviation, slack presently or in the future, adding that their will be no Scape goat should anyone caught indulging in any activity that will underminine the record already achieved.
“From my judgement, I would say the marketer are not doing badly, over 80 per cent of filling stations visited were in line with total compliance, but those ones that are caught not complying with guidelines and regulations will be adequately sanctioned if need be, because there are some marketers who could have had problems due to metre malfunction, in such situations we know, correct them and ask them to continue their business, but for the ones that are trying to cheat the public deliberately are the ones to face severe sanctions.” he stated.
During the surveillance outing, the DPR team among other things checked for the level of sand in each sand bucket at filing stations, the state of the sand, (wet or dry), fire extinguisher expiry dates, product quality and above all, how it is being metered, depended to the public(correctly, under Despenser or over Despenser).
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: On Tuesday, Germany's highest administrative court ruled that, in an effort to improve urban air quality, cities can ban cars from some streets. But German cities are not the only ones getting ready to take the car-free plunge. Urban planners and policy makers around the world have started to brainstorm ways that cities can create more space for pedestrians and lower CO2 emissions from diesel.
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: Over the past hundred years, as automobiles have been woven into the fabric of our daily lives, our legal system has undermined public safety, and we’ve been collectively trained to think of these deaths as unavoidable “accidents” or acts of God. Today, despite the efforts of major public-health agencies and grassroots safety campaigns, few are aware that car crashes are the number one cause of death for Americans under 35.
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On Tuesday, Germany's highest administrative court ruled that, in an effort to improve urban air quality, cities can ban cars from some streets. But German cities are not the only ones getting ready to take the car-free plunge. Urban planners and policy makers around the world have started to brainstorm ways that cities can create more space for pedestrians and lower CO2 emissions from diesel.
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Over the past hundred years, as automobiles have been woven into the fabric of our daily lives, our legal system has undermined public safety, and we’ve been collectively trained to think of these deaths as unavoidable “accidents” or acts of God. Today, despite the efforts of major public-health agencies and grassroots safety campaigns, few are aware that car crashes are the number one cause of death for Americans under 35.
The True Costs of Driving: Car owners don’t come close to covering the price of maintaining the roads they use.
JOE CORTRIGHT, The Atlantic: The amount that road users pay through gas taxes now accounts for less than half of what’s spent to maintain and expand the road system. The resulting shortfall is made up from other sources of tax revenue at the state and local levels, generated by drivers and non-drivers alike. This subsidizing of car ownership costs the typical household about $1,100 per year—over and above the costs of gas taxes, tolls, and other user fees.
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The Italian freighter docked at the sparsely used Brooklyn Commercial Port located at the edge of the Red Hook section of Brooklyn. A small maritime community perched on Upper New York Bay.
The late November sun began sinking in the western sky as the ship's first mate directed the lowering of the boats thick ropes used to moor the freighter tight to the docks anchors. Banks of lights began flickering on brightening the shipyard. Time had passed before the gang plate lowered allowing access to the newly docked ship.
Dockworkers readied equipment for the offloading of the large cargo ship. Cranes rolled into position. A line of trucks formed a queue waiting for the first container to arrive. Aboard the ship, the crew rushed about making last minute adjustments. Men moved about the gang plate. Greetings made, orders issued.
In all the activity a solitary figure left his station aboard the freighter. On his shoulder, the man carried a bundle of gear winding his way among the cargo and workers. With his wool cap pulled low he turned the collar of his jacket up leaving his face partially shadowed. With an air of purpose, the man strode down the gang plate careful not to attract undue attention from the surrounding workers.
Amid the rehearsed chaos of the docks routine movements, the lone man walked casually away from the Italian ship on a course that would carry him away from the shipping yard and into the town scant blocks away.
Passing between rows of single metal containers the man dropped the cumbersome bundle before peeling the wool cap off his head, which he tossed aside. A few steps further the crew issued raincoat fell to the ground.
Arriving at the edge of town unseen the figure stepped into an alley and threaded a straight route west from the large body of water and toward the farthest part of the city where he assumed the crew of the Italian freighter was less likely to frequent.
The damp air combined with the chilly November evening brought with it a bone-numbing chill even for a man used to harsher climates. Undeterred, the man placed foot after foot increasing the distance from the shipyard and further onto American soil.
When the man had traveled far enough to avoid the accidental meeting of his former shipmates he left the security of the darkened alleys. Standing at the edge of a shadowed building corner the man surveyed the street and businesses on the lighted sidewalks, flickering neon signs advertised shops still open at this hour.
The noise emanating from a weathered pub tucked between two dark adjoining buildings caught his attention. The man cautiously walked from the corner, eager to trade the cold night air for the heat of the bar.
Pausing briefly in the doorway, he scanned the pubs interior before weaving his way to an empty booth near the back. While waiting for the waitress, the man shivered silently welcoming the warmth of the room.
Seated facing the door, the man discreetly studied his surroundings. Instinctively noting the few means of exit, a habit that was automatic to a man of his lifestyle.
“What’ll it be,” the waitress asked as she placed a menu on the table.
“A black coffee,” Lev Zhernakov replied in an almost accent-free voice. A couple of years had passed since the ex-Russian soldier killed the traitorous Russian Directorate and fled his homeland. The two short years felt like a lifetime. Since that time Zhernakov practiced speaking English with a single goal burning in his mind. Find the American’s who backed the corrupt Frolov and in part caused the death of his team in the Ukraine and his near death.
He spent the last years traipsing throughout Europe working toward the day he reached American shores. Now it was the fall of 2023. His determination remained. The group that the traitor Yuri Frolov received orders from lived within these borders, and he would stop at nothing to hunt them down.
The sun was still in bed when Zhernakov left the small maritime community. A cold and misty morning found him miles from the New York port town, his feet beating a steady tempo along the wet asphalt road. With his head down and his collar up against the cold predawn, he marched toward his destination, the west coast of the continental United States.
An hour later and miles farther a slip of dawn began weakening the dark of night. Zhernakov navigated a curve in the road, his visibility a mere few yards. A woman’s scream alerted him to trouble ahead. Zhernakov debated leaving the road for the shelter of trees growing close to the highway.
Then a young boy’s cries for his mother rang from the fog. Not your trouble the ex-Russian soldier told himself. With a foot already into the tangle of trees, the woman’s pleas echoed again.
Zhernakov shook his head recriminating his action. He turned and padded back through the damp grass to the roads edge. Using the surrounding mist as cover, he warily moved closer to the voices.
“Please. I need my car. You can't leave the children and me stranded out here,” a woman’s voice begged. The request answered by a loud slap of skin against skin closely trailed by the woman crying as she fell to the ground.
“Remove the kids and the mother's things out of the car,” a man’s voice commanded. “Jerry. Where’s the hose? I’ll drain the gas out of the truck.”
“Under the toolbox,” a second voice replied. “You had better hurry. If anybody comes along and sees us, there will be hell to pay.”
“Relax. I’ve got little Bertha with me. Let some son of a bitch try!”
“Put that gun away you jackass. No need to pull that out. Hurry and siphon the gas tank.”
Zhernakov listened to the conversation as he inched closer. The limit of the fog shroud began to weaken as he drew closer. Stopping while still invisible, he strained his eyes to make out the scene.
A baby started to cry. The little boy ran to help his mother. Zhernakov found one man bent close to the open gas cap of a truck, the man’s hands busy feeding a hose down into the tank.
Zhernakov melted deeper into the fog. The long grass muffled the noise of his steps as he moved around the back of the truck. Close enough to reach out and touch the man.
The dark mass of the woman rose from the wet grass and rushed toward the truck, her hand swinging toward the distracted male. Her fist slid harmlessly off the man’s back.
“What the …” the man let go of the hose and raised his fist to strike the woman. Zhernakov’s left hand shot out of the mist and clamped onto the man, his right hand delivering a powerful blow to the side of the guy's head.
Drawn by the commotion, a second man rushed toward Zhernakov. The Russian soldier released his grip on the first man and spun to face the impending threat, the rushing force of the man’s body carrying the two men heavily into the side of the truck. Zhernakov deflected a flurry of punches aimed at his head before sweeping aside the man’s attempts and delivering a set of devastating punches of his own.
Zhernakov had hold of his attacker when the metallic click of a firing pin sounded from behind. Instinctively Zhernakov spun his body dragging the beaten man in front as a shield.
A bright flare lit the mist. The thundering boom of the exploding bullet and the smell of spent gunpowder followed closely. With all the force of his body, Zhernakov tossed his human shield in the direction of the gunshot.
The gunman hesitated as his friend hurtled through the early morning fog toward him. Zhernakov dove at the two men now lying on the ground entangled. The Russian’s fist struck the gunman’s body as his other hand grappled for the firearm.
The men wrestled on the wet ground. Zhernakov’s hand clamped tightly over the shooter’s hand, his other hand pounding into the man’s body. The gun began to turn. A second shot erupted into the morning air. The report of the weapon resonated across the forest and was quickly replaced by haggard breathing. Slowly Zhernakov began to rise from the scrum; the gun clutched in his hand.
The second man moaned as he began to stir. Zhernakov lowered the barrel of the weapon. A loud crack ensued as the metal of the handgun met the man’s head. Then quiet again. Zhernakov gulped a deep breath and straightened. His eyes left the two men on the ground as he searched for the woman.
In the lifting fog, he saw the woman clutching her children tight. The little boy’s eyes were large, tears building at the edges while he watched the Russian.
“They’ll be out for a while. You had better get moving.” Zhernakov advised the woman. Taking a step forward his head became light. He noticed the little boy pointed at his body.
“You’re bleeding.” Zhernakov heard the woman exclaim moments before he lost consciousness and slid to the ground.
Lucas regarded the American President. This impromptu meeting called by the United States President and relayed by a White House aide sent to seek Lucas out, interrupting a climate summit currently underway in the city of Boston. The aid pulled Lucas aside during a black tie affair, the summation of days of lectures presented by the scientific communities reports on climate progress. The President’s assistant insisted Lucas meets with the American commander in chief.
Sam Bankenridge paced the grand hotel suite while airing his concerns to the man many now considered the most influential in the world. Bankenridge was halfway through his second term in office as President of the United States. On being elected for the second term, the American leader had been pressured to fulfill his promise to the man responsible for bringing him to power.
Bankenridge doubled down on the removal of fossil fuels from American society. Short of outlawing the continuing use of oil derivatives, his cabinet capped exports of oil shipped to the country and inside the States borders carbon taxes rose exponentially while pouring billions of tax dollars into the renewable energy industry.
Faced with numerous studies providing evidence that the majority of the population would suffer severely with the change of direction, his cabinet explained the strain on the economy and the displacing of hundreds of millions of Americans as a learning curve. President Bankenridge and his administration maintained that the habits of the American people needed to conform to the new world conditions to save the struggling planet.
During his first term, his newly appointed government began implementing the new energy policies. Among the outcries and scare tactics, he held course. Then his administration faced the standoff from a coalition of mid western states. Governors from the Oklahoma border west to the Rockies unified to defy the ruling parties new laws. The combined states formed a new governing party and filed separation notice from the remaining states.
The election for his next term suffered from the loss of the midsection of the country. The saving grace stood with the remaining American states. In the year 2020, the majority of the American population still resided mainly on the East and West coasts. The fugitive state’s small population failed to vote Bankenridge out of power.
The next several years progressed with a fragile truce. Both sections of the divided United States bargained in good faith. The country ran, products continued moving from coast to coast, and the bad feelings between the two governments temporarily set to the side.
Now in Bankenridge’s second term the truce began falling apart. Sorties carried out by militant eco-activists continuously tested the new alliances defenses attacking oil production. Then years of civil wars and infighting among oil producing countries resulted in a near shut down of oil.
The Protected States now threatened his bid to ensure a constant fuel supply for his nation's government to operate and to maintain the countries security. The Arabic countries from which the States still imported the majority of oil to run the country were now caught up in wars in their countries. The world supply of oil became much smaller.
The refusal of the Protected States to sell sufficient amounts of the product to shore up the depleted supplies bordered on the verge of treason. Several of Bankenridge’s inside circles began talking about war with the deserting states. The President sought a more peaceful solution.
His administration appealed to the American public in a massive campaign regarding the welfare of the entire nation. The public adds backfired. The country now found itself being ripped apart by violent protests, mostly against the President's clean energy policies. People wanted the oil industry back along with the millions of jobs that disappeared with the energy sector.
The American President stopped his pacing and faced Lucas, “This is your fault. Shut down the oil industry and save the environment. People will soldier on through the bad times and emerge with a new concept of life. Or some god damn thing like that!”
Lucas sat nonplussed. He looked at Alice seated to his side. Turning his focus back to the American leader he replied, “Times are tough everywhere Sam. You needed the Foundation's support to become the President. Don’t you remember? You agreed that the habits of the world had to change. We had to eliminate the consumption of fossil fuel if there was to be a planet left for our children.
So what are you asking? Ignore the work we’ve accomplished thus far in easing the damage to the world's heating climate so you can reintroduce a glut of oil for your purposes. Is that your idea of leadership?”
“What in hell am I to do. The oil fields of Los Angeles are drying up. The few thousands of barrels they produce fall well short of keeping this nation moving. Our ports in Texas are next to silent, and the big oil companies have chosen to cut production drastically.
How am I supposed to run a country without oil? Arm the military with those useless ELECTRIC CARS!” President Bankenridge shouted.
Lucas’s eyes darkened. Cowards. He hated cowards, like the man standing in front of him now. Before he could refute the President, Alice broke her silence.
“Grow a pair, will you. Hard times call for hard measures. Give the rebels an ultimatum. They either play along or you repossess the chunk of America they are laying claims to. You are the “PRESIDENT” of the United States…now act like a damn president!”
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Continuous development of the Korean Wave, Promotion of healthy participation in festivals, Vitalization of marketing for tourism in Seoul
A Festival for Drama Production Professionals
Every year, the Seoul International Drama Awards presents awards to outstanding TV dramas from around the
world. In order to introduce high-quality drama productions across borders, we hope that many TV drama experts will participate.
Regulation Download
A. The submission (scripted fiction of any genre) must have been originally created or aired on television, internet or video platform. However,
promo reels or drama commercials and promotional materials are excluded.
B. The submission has initially been broadcast or released in any country between the dates of May 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019.
C. The entering organization or individual holds copyright ownership OR obtains consent from the rights owner before presenting a submission
Notices regarding copyrights during submission
• In the case of a joint production, the entrant must notify the production partner company beforehand.
• Resubmitted entries will be disqualified. In the event a program is submitted by more than one entrant, the entrants which hold the
copyright must decide which submission should be used and inform the Organizing Committee.
• In the event regarding issues related to copyright, entrant must take full responsibility.
D. Eligibility will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
2. Categories
Program TV Movie A production from one (1) and two (2) episodes.
※ If the program is part of an anthology series (Independent story, characters within a series), each program will be approved as a separate TV Movie submission.
Mini-Series A production between three (3) and twenty four (24) episodes.
※ If the submission tends to be a series and qualifies, each series is counted as an independent
submission.
Serial Drama A production with twenty five (25) or more episodes in which theme, storyline and main characters are presented under the same title.
Comedy A production designed primarily to amuse, entertain and provoke enjoyment.
※ The number of episodes do not matter. However, the submission will NOT be entered into any other
category once submitted into the comedy category.
※ Once a program is submitted, it will automatically be competing in the Individual category. The entrant MUST request to the Organizing Committee to exclude specific
Individual categories if they do NOT wish to compete in them and be nominated.
3. Awards Category
A. Competition Category (10)
- Program Category (8) : Grand Prize (1), TV∙Mini-Series∙Serial Drama (2 each), Comedy (1)
- Individual Category (4) : Best Actor (1), Best Actress (1), Best Director (1), Best Screenwriter (1)
-Jury’s Special Prize
B. Non-Competition Category
- The Most Popular Foreign Drama of the Year, Asian Star Prize, Outstanding Korea Drama Prize
4. Required Materials : Completed online entry form, photo, video (English subtitles), consent form of the submission
A. Entry Form : Online submission on the Seoul International Drama Awards official website
http://www.seouldrama.org/EN/entry/Awardsaccountinfo.aspx
• Entry forms must be submitted in English.
• Entrants must submit correct information. In the event of a disadvantage caused due to false information, the Organizing Committee will
not be responsible.
B. Digital Photos: All image files must be uploaded on the online entry form
1) One (1) official poster (mandatory)
2) Headshot of talent: Up to 2 headshots for actor and actress (each) can be submitted (mandatory)
3) Headshot of screenwriter OR director: Up to 2 headshots for screenwriter and director (each) can be submitted.
4) Digital Photo File Format
- Resolution of 1600 x 1200 px, or JPEG form file of 300 DPI
- Each photo you save must be less than 5MB
5) Should there be technical difficulties, entrant may contact the Organizing Committee and
submit separately.
C. Video: Videos that are prepared to the regulation can be submitted in two (2) ways.
Upload on the official google drive account of the Organizing Committee: seouldramaawards@gmail.com
B) Save the video files on a USB flash drive and ship it to SDAOC.
※ Video file
TV Movie Trailer under
minutes The entire film or both parts (two episodes) must be submitted.
Mini-Series First and last episodes must be submitted. To help
understand the flow of the story, one (1) additional episode must be submitted.
Serial Drama First and last episodes must be submitted. To help
understand the flow of the story, two (2) or three (3) additional episodes must be submitted.
Comedy First and last episodes must be submitted. To help
understand the flow of the story one (1) additional episode must be submitted.
※ Criterion
• Video Format
① Video codec : H. 264, ② Audio codec: AAC, ③ File formats : MP4, MOV, AVI, WMV (Any format is acceptable as long as the provided codecs/formats are readable on default and 3rd-party video players) ④ Resolution : 1280×720 HD (16:9 ratio)
• All programs must be subtitled in English. Programs without subtitles will automatically be refused
• It is recommended to submit an english script with the video file.
E. Consent form of the submission: Select while submitting online entry form
1) Usage of submission
The Seoul Drama Awards constantly strives to create a place where diverse people from various countries can gather, communicate, and
exchange beyond the borders and cultural barriers. In order to utilize and promote (within Korea) of high-quality dramas from around the
world, the Seoul International Drama Awards seeks to get an agreement for future purposes. Please select the following range of consent
and submit the online entry form.
2) Options of submission usage (multiple selections are available)
Submission Scope of Usage
Requirements The SDAOC is entitled the right to editing and extracting excerpts from entries for all TV, Internet, and exhibitions hosted by the SDA. (Excerpt is maximum 15 minutes)
Opt. 1 To host the TV Movie Premiere organized by the SDAOC, the Organizing Committee is entitled the right to publicly screen the submitted video file in public within 15 times in South Korea. + Requirements (Above)
Opt. 2 During the limited period of 2 weeks (14 days) that the SDAOC plans, two (2) episodes (VOD) will be provided under a limited screening condition in Korea via online, IPTV etc + Requirements (Above)
Opt. 3 During the limited period of 2 weeks (14 days) that the SDAOC plans, the entire series (all episodes of VOD) will be provided under a limited screening condition in Korea via online, IPTV etc + Requirements (Above)
3) The Duty of Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee
The submissions should be strictly used for the purpose of promoting the awards ceremony and the
exhibitions only in accordance with the consent of the entrants. The Organizing Committee must
strictly control the violation of copyrights, or illegal leakage of any kind.
5. Entry Deadline : May 3 (Friday), 2019
※ Shipping Method (Optional)
• Uploading on Googledrive
Please share the file with the official account of SDA: seouldramaawards@gmail.com
• Shipping by post (USB stick)
Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee / Korean Broadcasters Association
10th FL. Korean Broadcasters Center Bldg. 233 Mok-dongdongro, Yangcheon-gu, Korea (Postal Code: 07995)
Seoul International Drama Awards 2019 (02-3219-5585,5582)
※ The Organizing Committee reserves the right to approve or deny an extension request on submissions, as well as determine its length if granted.
6. Notification
A. No entrance fee is required, and there is no limit to the number of submissions according to each category.
B. The Organizing Committee is not obliged to return any submitted materials.
C. The Organizing Committee has rights to request additional materials, due to lack of information or
technical errors. In the case of a nomination, entrant must co-operate fully.
D. For INDIVIDUAL categories (Actor & Actress), the entrant must notify the entered performers of submission
and the Awards date in advance and must co-operate to the fullest so talents can attend the awards ceremony..
7. Judging Procedures
A. Preliminary Selection: Panel of 9 international professionals
- Each judge individually screens and evaluates the entries. After the Organizing Committee collects official
ballots from the jury, top ranking entries become nominees.
B. Final Selection: Panel of 7 international professionals
- Each judge individually screens and evaluates the nominated works. After the Organizing Committee
collects official ballots from the jury, top ranking programs and individuals from among the nominees
become the final winners.
8. Announcement
A. Nominees: The Organizing Committee will announce the nominees on the website and notify the entrants
individually after preliminary selection.
B. Winners: The winners will be announced at the live-telecast Awards Ceremony in September 2019 in Seoul.
9. Inquiries
Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee:
Na-Eun Kim kne@kba.or.kr / Tel : 02-3219-5585
Minjae Lee brrmj@kba.or.kr / Tel : 02-3219-5564
Jin-Kyeung Lee jinklee91@kba.or.kr / Tel : 02-3219-5582
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Smashed Vinyl’s Great Escape A-Z: A-C
HORATIO’S – 7:15PM FRIDAY
Towards the end of 2016, Abattoir Blues managed to channel the anger and frustration we all were feeling into a bitterly melodic first physical release, ‘Sense/Feeling’. The charged up sound of these Brighton boys is not something you will want to miss (particularly in the sweaty depths of Sticky Mike’s…)
For fans of: Palma Violets, Stone Roses, Yak, Best Friends
Last year’s TGE ‘breakthrough act’ was undoubtedly Blossoms, this year I’m tipping The Amazons as ones to watch. With a debut album due May 26th, a killer performance on Jules Holland under their belt and latest singles Black Magic and Little Something riding high on Radio One, I’d be surprised if these guys weren’t on great form (no pressure or anything).
For fans of: Blossoms, Spring King, Arctic Monkeys, Arcade Fire
THE BAY RAYS
STICKY MIKE’S FROG BAR – 8:30PM THURSDAY
Kent garage rock has never sounded so good. Full of energy and charmingly catchy, The Bay Rays and the chaos their live shows are sure to ensue are not to be missed.
For fans of: The Vaccines, The Hives, Kings of Leon, Supergrass
BLOOD RED SHOES
THE OLD MARKET – 11:00PM SATURDAY
Listing their interests as: morality, psychosis, neurosis, sex, dreams, the future, alienation failure escape masscelebrationhoperegrettakingthingstoofar and… Fleetwood Mac, the duo are now edging into their 13th year of alt rock and still sounding angsty, harmonious and loud as hell.
For fans of: Pulled Apart By Horses, Maximo park, Biffy Clyro, The Gaslight Anthem, Foals, Drenge, Wytches
CHARLIE STRAW
ONE CHURCH – 9:30PM FRIDAY
The magical blues and folk sounds of Charlie Straw have taken him all over the world, connecting with his audiences in places as far as Thailand, to inmates in a prison and a school for the blind. A little closer to home, last year Charlie couch-surfed his way across the UK, playing a total of 30 dates in 30 days. He’s a perfectionist and it pays off.
For fans of: Johnny Flynn, Frank Turner, Bon Iver
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Hub New Music
Zeitgeist & Spitting Image Collective
May 4-6, 2017 • 7:30 p.m.
Studio Z: 275 East Fourth Street, Suite 200, St. Paul
$15 / $10 students & seniors
Spitting Image Collective is teaming up with acclaimed new music ensemble Zeitgeist to present new commissions by Spitting Image Collective composers Katherine Bergman and Daniel Nass alongside Cambodian-American composer Chinary Ung’s captivating work Spiral XIV “Nimitta,” commissioned by Zeitgeist in 2012.
One of the longest established new music ensembles in the country, Zeitgeist has maintained a fierce dedication to the creation of new music for nearly four decades, commissioning more than 400 works and collaborating with some of the finest composers of our time. Always eager to explore new artistic frontiers, Zeitgeist collaborates with poets, choreographers, directors, visual artists and sound artists of all types to create imaginative new work that challenges the boundaries of traditional chamber music. The members of Zeitgeist are: Heather Barringer, percussion; Patti Cudd, percussion; Pat O’Keefe, woodwinds; Nicola Melville, piano.
While visiting Iceland in summer of 2016, Daniel Nass stumbled upon the legend behind Katla, a large, active volcano in the southern part of the country. As the legend goes, Katla was a bad-tempered housekeeper at an Iceland monastery, and she was rumored to be a witch with a pair of magic britches. Whoever wore the britches could run as fast as the wind and never tire. This story inspired his new work Katla the Hag and her Magic Britches.
Katherine Bergman’s earth sleeps below explores the boundless, mesmerizing winter landscape of Voyageurs National Park, a hidden gem in the National Parks system located on Minnesota’s northern border.
Chinary Ung’s music weaves together his Cambodian heritage, Western classical training and a powerful sense of purpose born of life's challenges to create music that is profoundly moving and transformative. Ung's singular approach to color, gesture, timbre and form results in a highly authentic music that sounds unlike anything else being created today. Spiral XIV "Nimitta," commissioned by Zeitgeist in 2012, incorporates vocalization, chant and Cambodian percussion instruments in addition to Zeitgeist's unique instrumentation of two percussion, clarinet and piano.
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