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Public Produce: Cultivating Our Parks, Plazas, and Streets for Healthier Cities
by Darrin Nordahl
Plum and pear trees shade park benches in Kamloops, British Columbia. Tomatoes and cucumbers burst forth from planters at City Hall in Provo, Utah. Strawberries and carrots flourish along the sunny sidewalks of a Los Angeles neighborhood.
The idea that public land could be used creatively to grow fresh food for local citizens was beginning to gain traction when Public Produce was first published in 2009, but there were few concrete examples of action. Today, things are different: fruits and vegetables are thriving in parks, plazas, along our streets, and around our civic buildings.
This revised edition of Public Produce profiles the many communities and community officials that are rethinking the role of public space in cities, and shows how places as diverse as parking lots and playgrounds can sustain health and happiness through fresh produce. But these efforts produce more than food. Revitalizing urban areas, connecting residents with their neighborhoods, and promoting healthier lifestyles are just a few of the community goods we harvest from growing fruits and vegetables in our public gathering spots.
Taking readers from inspiration to implementation, Public Produce is chock full of tantalizing images and hearty lessons for bringing agriculture back into our cities.
Publisher: Island PressReleased: Sep 29, 2014ISBN: 9781610915502Format: book
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Public Produce - Darrin Nordahl
A Guerilla on Strawberry Street
OOD IS THE PROBLEM
AND IT IS THE SOLUTION
This is the salient message Ron Finley shares during his popular TED talk as he details the woes of South Central Los Angeles. It is a neighborhood racked by poverty, racial riots, and turf wars. South Central is home to the Bloods and the Crips, two rival gangs with a penchant for drugs and violence. The infamy of South Central is legendary, spawning Hollywood films such as Boyz n the Hood and Colors, two flicks that revealed to the world the brutal, abject conditions within this supposed City of Angels. South Central became so notorious that the City of Los Angeles struck its name from the record. South Central is no more, at least according to official city maps. It is now South Los Angeles, a bureaucratic strategy to improve the image of this stigmatized part of town.
But Finley doesn’t buy it. To him, it’s still the same old South Central, a place dominated in the public eye by vacant lots, liquor stores, and fast food. Early demise is imminent in the South Central population. But not because of reasons you might expect. Drugs and bullets aren’t killing folks in South Central. Food is.
The drive-thrus are killing more people than the drive-bys, notes Finley. People are dying from curable diseases in South Central. Like 26.5 million other Americans, Finley lives in a food desert, a place where fresh, healthy, and affordable food is as scarce as water in the Sahara.¹ Obesity rates in South Central are five times what they are in neighboring Beverly Hills. Finley has to drive forty-five minutes round-trip just to buy organic apples. The lack of access to cheap and nutritious food is literally crippling South Central. I see wheel chairs bought and sold like used cars, laments Finley. I see dialysis centers popping up like Starbucks. And this has to stop. ²
In 2010 Finley had had enough. The lack of fresh fruits and vegetables in his neighborhood compelled him to do something radical. After all, desperate times call for desperate measures. Finley became a guerilla gardener.
Finley commandeered the parkway outside his house: a strip of landscape about 150 feet long and 10 feet wide between the sidewalk and curb. He and his volunteer group planted what Finley calls a food forest: fruit trees, vegetables, the whole nine. What makes Finley’s tactics extreme is that he planted his garden on public land without permission from the City. But here’s the rub. Even though Finley does not have exclusive rights to this strip of land, he is the one responsible for its upkeep and maintenance. The way Finley sees it, I can do whatever the hell I want! Since it’s my responsibility and I gotta maintain it. And the way Finley decided to maintain it was through fresh produce. It was beautiful, gushed Finley. But he wasn’t speaking about the aesthetics of the garden particularly (though the arrangement was visually stunning). The real beauty was the reason for the fruit and vegetables in the first place. Finley didn’t plant produce just for himself, but for anyone passing by—a gift from a concerned individual to his community.
For his incredibly heartfelt display of goodwill, Finley was rewarded by the City of Los Angeles with a citation. Someone complained about the garden, and the City came down on Finley, ordering him to remove his plants. Finley refused. Next came a warrant. Finley was dumbfounded. C’mon, really? A warrant for planting food on a piece of land [the City] could care less about?
Finley had a valid point, made more logical when you learn that Los Angeles leads the nation in the amount of vacant parcels owned by a municipality, some twenty-six square miles of land. It is the equivalent of twenty Central Parks, or enough space to plant 725 million tomato plants, Finley quipped. Yet the City does nothing with this land.
Finley fought back. He drafted a petition and received over nine hundred signatures in support of his public produce garden. The L.A. Times ran a story, and contacted Finley’s councilman. The councilman then called Finley and declared support for Finley’s efforts. But really, why wouldn’t you support this? Finley asked rhetorically. His food forest didn’t just provide his neighbors with fresh food. Finley’s fruits had financial value as well. This is my gospel, Finley preaches. I’m telling people to grow their own food. Growing your own food is like printing your own money. He’s right. One dollar of seed could generate $75 of fresh produce. And in a community where many are out of work and have no idea where their next meal may come from, planting produce in public spaces enriches both body and bank account.
But there’s more. Finley has witnessed the transformative effects his garden has had on the neighborhood. To change the community, you have to change the composition of the soil, Finley says. And we are the soil. You’d be surprised how kids are affected by this. Gardening is the most therapeutic and defiant act you can do, especially in the inner city. Plus, you get strawberries.
The amount of good this street-side garden gives South Central —and Finley himself—is obvious. Finley spends a lot of time in his garden, but he enjoys it. He calls himself a street artist, and gardening is Finley’s graffiti. His canvas is made of dirt, and his palette is mixed with sunflower yellow, collard green, and strawberry red. It is a masterpiece Finley and the community are quite proud of. But colleagues often ask him, Fin, aren’t you afraid people are going to steal your food?
Finley just shakes his head. Hell no, I ain’t afraid they’re gonna steal it. That’s why it’s on the street. That’s the whole idea.
This book advocates for more Ron Finleys in the world. More specifically, this book examines the great community good that can result simply from planting fruits and vegetables in our public spaces. Maybe you’re thinking, Sounds great! I’m aboard, let’s do it! Or maybe you are hesitant, like the public officials in the City of Los Angeles. Sure, it sounds easy, but maybe you think agriculture doesn’t belong in cities. Especially in inner cities. Especially in public places in inner cities.
In defense of the bureaucrat, I can understand why so many are reluctant to embrace food grown in public spaces free for the picking. For one, we have become a food dysfunctional society. For a nation founded on agrarian ideals—when crops permeated every nook and cranny of our towns and cities for centuries—it is baffling we would bristle at the thought of fruits and vegetables in parks and plazas, along our streets, and around our civic buildings. Until you understand the great ideological shift in how we Americans produce, and subsequently view, food. That shift—and this story—begins shortly after World War II.
Public opinion of what an American city should be profoundly changed in the late 1940s. The return of our troops spawned an urge for a different kind of settlement, a tweak in the American Dream. A new vision of the American city became manifest with urban renewal, when dense inner cities were gutted, opening up space for freeways, residential towers, and large corporate centers surrounded by expansive concrete plazas. Unfortunately, this new vision didn’t include farms, produce stands, or fussy vegetable patches, including those tremendously popular victory gardens that were so essential in bolstering our troops and Allies. Our cities were streamlined and compartmentalized, with the home, workplace, marketplace, and open space all separated from each other. The zoning that mandated the separation of land uses also prohibited agriculture within the more urbanized neighborhoods of the city. Once the land uses were separated and the impurities of agriculture removed, a new settlement was born—one that commanded cleaner landscaping and well-manicured, sterile varieties of trees, shrubs, and groundcovers.
Suburban sprawl picked up where zoning laws left off and pushed agriculture even farther from the city center. Those farms not consumed by residential subdivisions became aggregated with other farms. As such, the second half of the twentieth century saw the number of farms in America dwindle from more than six million in 1940 to just two million at the dawn of the new millennium.³
And so, the agricultural paradigm had shifted. The pervasive ideology of the mid-twentieth century became that food production was no longer suitable in and around our cities, as it had been since the emergence of civilization. Growing fruits and vegetables was no longer the work of community-minded individuals and families on small local farms, but endeavors better suited to corporate-owned, factory-like agribusiness in more distant parts of the country. And with the disappearance of the ubiquitous small family farms, public gardens, and individual produce markets and stands, we forgot what was previously common knowledge: where food comes from, how it’s grown, and when it is ready to eat.
But the pendulum swings. Now, as the twenty-first century is well underway, a cresting wave is readying the backlash against large-scale corporate agriculture on fields hundreds—if not thousands—of miles from where we live; against mass-produced, chemically grown produce; against the rising costs of food and the declining health of the American people. The organic movement is ceding to the buy-local movement; fast food is now a pejorative term,⁴ while slow food seems to be the choice of the future. Farmers’ markets, community-supported agriculture groups (CSAs), and small produce stands are part of a burgeoning system of local agriculture that is enjoying a popularity not witnessed in more than half a century. And the time is ripe to explore how we can expand this network of local food options to meet the growing demand of consumers by bringing agriculture back into our cities.
This book explores how to make agriculture the apple in the public eye once again, by giving city dwellers a bounty of options for gathering food from the urban environment. Of course, I’m not suggesting we banish our current system of agriculture; at least not entirely. It is unrealistic to believe Americans will want to return to subsistence agriculture. It is equally absurd to assume we will desire to eat only locally grown, seasonally available produce. We will still want bananas, oranges, and avocados even if we live in Wisconsin, or tomatoes, peppers, and corn in February, regardless of where we live. This book is about providing food choices within the city—where the majority of the US population lives today (and with continued urbanization projected)—and about how to achieve healthful, low-cost supplements to our diet. Public Produce examines local food options through the lens of social equity: closing the food gap between the inner-city poor (and increasingly the lower-middle and middle class) and the high prices of supermarket organic and farmers’ market produce; improving the health of the American population, especially our children, who increasingly lack everyday accessibility to fresh produce; providing a sense of self-sufficiency to even the well-to-do by giving them an opportunity to forage for ripe fruits and vegetables; and recognizing the social relationships and prosperous citizenry that could result if city spaces could help provide food for all.
Toward the goal of food justice, this book is specifically about fresh produce grown on public land and thus available to all members of the public—for gathering or gleaning, for purchase or trade. And, because this food is grown on public land, this book examines the efforts, programs, and policies that are being ushered and implemented by local governments. If a network of locally available, publicly accessible produce is to be successful, the largest single landowner within the city—the municipality itself—will have to be engaged.
At the heart of these pleas for a more equitable system of food production is food security: daily access to an adequate supply of nutritious, affordable, and safe food. The frequent outbreaks of Escherichia coli (E. coli) infecting spinach from California and clover sprouts from Jimmy John’s, along with Salmonella contaminating peppers packed in Texas, peanuts in Georgia, and pistachios in California, reveal that our fresh-produce farms and distribution centers may not be as safe and sterile as we thought. Climate change, which is producing drought in California, freezing temperatures in Florida, and floods in Iowa, is reducing crop yields. Pest infestations are reducing crop yields as well. Florida Department of Agriculture spokesman Terence McElroy notes, Our office is getting reports of at least one new pest or disease of significant economic concern per month. ⁵ Ordinarily, a pest outbreak in Florida (or Iowa or California) shouldn’t be cause for too much concern for the rest of the country. But when only a couple of states provide the overwhelming bulk of our fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and grains, a local infestation can have national consequences. It is unfortunate that relatively isolated agricultural problems in a couple of states are felt nationwide, but such is the nature of our current food-supply system. As a measure of insurance, this is perhaps reason enough to employ a more local, public system of food production.
Weather anomalies, pest infestations, and bacterial contaminations obviously limit the food supply, which in turn drives up prices. But there is another, more pervasive reason for the recent spike in the cost of fresh produce: oil. The large-scale, specialized agribusinesses that furnish much of the food in the United States rely heavily on oil. Idaho produces much of the nation’s potatoes; Washington, our apples; Michigan, our blueberries; California, our broccoli; and Iowa, our corn and soybeans (the bulk of which is consumed by livestock, or processed into corn syrup, ethanol, and partially hydrogenated oils or trans fats). The soaring cost of oil affects these large-scale agricultural endeavors in many interconnected ways: from the fuel used to power the tractors and combine harvesters; to the petroleum-based herbicides and pesticides liberally sprayed on the fields; and back to the fuel used to power the diesel trucks that deliver the produce hundreds, if not thousands, of miles to our urban markets.
That increasing distance to market—measured in food miles —is of great concern in the face of a shrinking oil supply and its ever-rising cost. If our produce only came from within our nation’s boundaries, perhaps those food miles could be manageable. We now import considerable produce from large, multinational food conglomerates in Canada, Mexico, Chile, and increasingly, New Zealand and China. As it is, the average produce item in our supermarkets comes from more than 1,500 miles away.⁶ As food producers become bigger and more specialized, their distances away from cities become greater, and energy consumption increases. Reduce the distance an apple travels from the tree to your hand, and a reduction in price could result.
The people most affected by the rising cost of produce are low-income individuals, as well as single-parent and single-income families. Foodborne pathogens and pests, on the other hand, affect everyone, regardless of financial position, and have become a national security concern. Hunger is obviously the result of food insecurity and can be seen the world over. But in America, obesity is a food security issue as well. The farmer is no match for the deep-pocket marketing campaigns of our fast-food chains and processed-food conglomerates, especially during tough economic times. (Even amidst the Great Recession, McDonald’s posted strong earnings.)⁷ Children are especially susceptible to advertising, a fact marketing consultants use to their advantage. To combat the salvo of fast-food and processed-food commercials, signs, and billboard advertisements, fresh, whole foods ought to be equally omnipresent in our urban environment, to remind children—everyone, for that matter—of healthful food alternatives. We thus have to change the way we think about plants and public spaces in the urban environment—not as providing merely aesthetic and recreational value but sustenance and nutrition as well.
Addressing food security is reason enough to explore the notion of a more public system of food production, but there are certainly more. As will become evident in subsequent chapters, public produce is helping to attain broad civic aims, such as providing small-business financial assistance; boosting civic pride and building community; reducing crime; strengthening our connection to place; and reintroducing seasons and the natural cycles of life to our young and not-so-young. In short, food choices found in our urban surrounds can give citizens a more bountiful life.
There are also environmental benefits. Former Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley led the way in creating a more environmentally friendly city through the greening of his city’s public spaces. Chicago offers an inspirational success story, rocketing from what many people thought was a fallen, dilapidated city to one of the greenest and greatest cities in the nation. Daley’s investment in the environment not only has improved the ecology and aesthetics of Chicago but has brought in billions of tourist dollars, triggered a spike in development interest, and garnered the attention of civic leaders and city builders around the globe.
The physical greening of Chicago—through the planting of countless trees, shrubs, and perennials along the streets, atop roofs, and within parks, plazas, and other public spaces of Chicago—is certainly praiseworthy. However, the next evolution of greening our civic spaces should focus on the value each tree, shrub, and perennial provides to the public. An elm tree, for example, offers beauty and shade, providing a natural, fossil-free source of air conditioning. It also sequesters carbon dioxide emissions and replaces them with oxygen; creates habitat for birds and other urban wildlife; and reduces stormwater runoff. An elm tree also helps give scale and interest
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Sabella D’Souza in ‘~my motherland is a mouthful~’
Visual Arts Review
Quota. at SOIL Gallery Challenges the White Gaze
Curators of the show use gallery admission as a lesson in privilege and race.
by Minh Nguyen
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 12:00pm
Arts & CultureVisual Arts
For the opening of Quota., an exhibition at the artist-run gallery space SOIL, the entry line stayed long all evening. This wasn’t too odd given it was First Thursday. Yet, throughout the duration of Quota.’s opening, SOIL remained nearly empty while the queue to enter swelled steadily. Why the wait?
According to the show statement, curators Satpreet Kahlon, Anisa Jackson, and Mel Carter wanted to invite artists to contribute artwork they’d make “if they felt none of the external and internal pressures that they normally face.” Because the premise is loose and the theme could be read as “no theme,” the works in Quota. span widely in media, styles, and messages. Tacoma-based artist Asia Tail, for example, presents four oil paintings in creamy gray tones of precise graphic renditions of snakes and apples, while Tacoma artist Christopher Paul Jordan’s piece Don’t Want None (Triptych) is an assemblage of Latex, bungee cables, and Styrofoam corroded from aerosol spray paint. Observing the works briefly, you may have trouble deducing common threads.
Lingering longer, you may connect examinations of race and origin countries among some artists’ work. Anissa Amalia’s installation So, You Want to be an American Citizen? mimics a Department of Homeland Security immigration office, reflecting her own frustrating navigation of this country’s immigration system. The bureaucratic simulation is complete with astonishingly realistic duplications of governmental documents with slightly tweaked, more holistic questions—perhaps Amalia’s wish for a more humane process. ~my motherland is a mouthful~, one of Sabella D’Souza’s videos, is a recording of a session on Periscope, Twitter’s live-streaming app. The artist performs for the growing amount of strangers who join her session, primping herself and adjusting her jewelry and garment, customized with the phrase “my motherland is a mouthful” printed on the fabric. Throughout the video she remains unresponsive to the viewers, who interact by sending steady floods of plump heart emoticons and comments, from benignly pestersome (“you’re beautiful”) to reprehensibly vile (“is Osama at your party?”) Here is D’Souza coolly reminding us that some bodies enable a deluge of violations, on the regular.
All the artists in Quota. are non-white. This, plus the absence of any mention of it in the show’s description, was the curators’ intent. “We didn’t want it to be pigeonholed as a ‘People of Color show,’ ” Carter shares. Artists themselves, the curators know first-hand that exhibition invitations by curators can turn out to be tokenizing—the interest is less in your work than in the diversity you’ll bring. Not to mention that artists of color are often invoked to educate the public about race, and while many are driven to explore these issues, the expectation on all artists of color to do so maintains white audiences as a central focus. To move away from these trappings, the curators removed all expectations.
I find the diversity in Quota. refreshing. It’s more than a United Colors of Benetton diversity where every census box is checked; instead, it’s a multitude of voices and interests. Within the show are overtly political pieces, those that focus on material practices, and those that subtly but decidedly decenter whiteness or Western modes of relation. mario lemafa’s what you won’t do for love, for instance, consists of photographs from a trip walking across the country sustained by gifts and other exchanges. Among the photographs is one of a hand-carved wooden cane, which lemafa tells me is a gift from Tuscarore natives who stopped their car while seeing lemafa walk. Another is of a ribbon lei lemafa formed for a friend. lemafa’s work is grounded in small acts of decolonization such as gift exchanges, in contrast to the prevailing market economy, that aided survival on this strenuous trip.
Back to the puzzling queue on opening night: All attendants were given a questionnaire, which, among other questions, asked them to identify their race. Those who identified as white were sent to wait, while self-identified people of color were let into the gallery immediately. You can imagine this was controversial. Some complied while others expressed anger. Some objected to what they deemed racial discrimination, but the curators would not confirm that the separation of the crowd was based on race. Kahlon shares that “I wanted it to recreate the feeling of uncertainty, where people of color wonder if we were denied something because of our skin, or something else.” Another intention, according to Jackson, was to “imagine a room absent of the white gaze and actually creating that space.” Jackson adds that “whenever you want to focus on the comfort of people of color, you’re accused of being anti-white. To me, it was more about those inside.” As commentary on quotas and the white gaze, the line and the range of reactions it ensued were as interesting as the works themselves. Quota., SOIL, 112 Third Ave. S., soilart.org. Noon–5 p.m. Thurs.–Sun. Ends July 30.
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Vocal Performance And Cabaret
By Chrys Page
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I want to talk today about the art of Cabaret performance. I need to make an important distinction right now. The concert or stage setting may not be the training ground for performing Cabaret, for I believe that the only way to understand how to connect with the audience is to get closer to them.
And the way to do that is to play in a venue that forces you to look into their eyes and guage their response to you. It moves you to communicate with THEM rather than being protected FROM them by being high on a Stage, and it also keeps you from becoming overly involved with the sound of your own voice.
Cabaret consists of not just singing, but of interacting with the audience through patter and story-telling.
When you do a "cabaret act", you choose material that will reveal the essence of who you are, and will literally cast a spell on the audience and make them hang on your every word, spoken or sung. When you let them KNOW you, they become your friends and they feel connected and special to be there listening to you.
I am always amazed when I have a student who tells me he/she wants to be the next "American Idol", and then when I ask them to perform for me, they become embarrassed and make some excuse like, "with no mike?" or, "It makes me nervous when you look at me."
Let me say right here and now, if you can't look at your audience, and I mean into their eyes, then you're not a performer, at least not yet. Singing Cabaret-style allows you to learn how to present your own unique talent and your particular spin on life as a performer, for an intimate audience. It differs from other onstage disciplines, in that the "wall" between artist and audience is erased. There are no bright lights in your face to shield you from seeing how you're going over. When you sing in an intimate setting, you are inviting the audience into your world.
Cabaret allows you to share who you are and what you feel. And this type of performing can start in your own living room, singing for friends family members. The idea is to get intimate and tell the story of who you are through your voice and your musical selections.
In cabaret, you can sing anything, as long as it is justified by a personal connection to the material. Cabaret acts can have a theme or not, can honor a single composer or be about someone's life, as long as it's an honest representation of you, the performer, and engages the audience on a personal level. When I left NYC years ago and was doing a cabaret act on the road, I always included a set of songs about "home". Luckily for me, there are a plethora of songs about NYC, so I had a wealth of material to choose from. I'd start out with something like, "We'll have Manhattan", and slowly build through 4 or 5 more songs to the big finale of "New York, New York". My audiences from Peoria to Butte, from Kennebunkport to Phoenix really loved that set.
I also had sets of Cole Porter Medleys, Frank Sinatra Songs, and always always always did an entire set of audience REQUESTS.
So what do you want to say at this point in your life? Choose songs that will tell your listeners all about that! Why? Because keeping your performance honest will convince your audience of your sincerity and make them adore you. That's why!
Chrys Page is the founder and Director of Sing Your Life Enterprises. A singer, entertainer and vocal coach for 30+ years, Chrys has performed in venues from New York to LA, from Toronto to Mexico City, and boasts of having taught over 500 students.
Chrys started out in New York City singing with college bands, had her own radio show in Ithaca, NY before going on the road with big bands like Les and Larry Elgart, Sy Zentner, and the Tommy Dorsey orchestra with Frank Sinatra Jr. But not before acquiring her degrees in Vocal Performance and Education.
"It is my commitment to you, the singer, to help you reveal the voice you know is inside of you, striving to come out and be the perfect expression you know you can be. I believe that if you have a "burning desire" to sing, and you believe you are "called" to it as your contribution to Universe, that we can help you eliminate bad vocal habits, performance anxiety, and any limiting beliefs you may have about your ability to succeed. It's my mission in life to help as many singers as I can discover the voice inside of them, and then use their gift to fully express their essence in the world."
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Qishloq Ovozi
Majlis Podcast: Mirziyoev's First Year
By Bruce Pannier
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoev
The Majlis is back and this week takes a look at the last year in Uzbekistan, which was the first year with its new president, Shavkat Mirziyoev, leading the country.
Uzbekistan has definitely changed since Mirziyoev came to power, so this Majlis session reviewed some of those changes and some of the things that haven’t changed, as well the likely boundaries of reform in Uzbekistan.
Just back from vacation -- tan, rested, and ready -- Muhammad Tahir, RFE/RL's media relations manager, moderated the discussion.
From London, Alisher Ilkham of the School of Oriental and African Studies joined the talk, Our own Alisher Sidik, director of RFE/RL’s Uzbek Service, known locally as Ozodlik, also took part. And I kicked in a few comments.
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A Rare Entity In Turkmenistan: Private Shelter Saves Stray Dogs
Island of Hope has saved many animals from being poisoned or clubbed to death by roving municipal animal-extermination squads.
Turkmenistan has just officially registered its first animal shelter, which is in itself welcome news, but there is something else unique about it.
The Island of Hope shelter has been operating informally for several years as the result of private initiative.
In a country where the government controls so much of society and where the government seems to be the originator of every organization or so-called grassroots movement, it is interesting to see such personal initiative.
Suspect, however, is the timing of the announcement that officially registered the shelter.
Turkmenistan is hosting the Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games from September 17-27 and the country can certainly use all the positive press it can get.
Turkmenistan is best known as an isolated country where the government is a rights abuser, an enemy of the press, and, according to some reports in the run-up to the Asian Games, also a butcher of stray animals in the capital.
EurasiaNet did a great job of explaining the situation regarding animal rights, or lack thereof, in the Turkmen capital, Ashgabat.
The quandary at the Qishloq is how has Tatyana Galberg, her husband Nikolai, and daughters Irina and Katya been able to operate an unofficial shelter that cares for more than 100 dogs and some 50 cats found on the streets, without any seeming interference from officials.
OK -- it's an animal shelter and presumably a nonprofit venture, a charity really, so there's nothing that would directly interest anyone in the Turkmen government.
But people in Turkmenistan are not encouraged to come up with plans or projects, no matter how well-intentioned, and enact them without any involvement of the authorities.
Now that the government has announced the registration of Island of Hope, Turkmen officials are also promising the shelter -- located some 30 kilometers outside Ashgabat -- will get a plot of land, a free supply of medicine, food, and materials needed to house animals.
The shelter could use the help, as currently the main source of food for the animals is macaroni. But help is likely not coming from the government anytime soon.
Turkmenistan is facing tough economic times, with some state employees not being paid on time.
At the Qishloq we are rooting for the Galberg family and their kindhearted project and we wish she could have spoken with us more than just to simply say she had been advised (she did not say by whom) not to speak with the press about the shelter.
Island of Hope has saved many animals from being poisoned or clubbed to death by roving municipal animal-extermination squads, as detailed in the EurasiaNet article.
And if the Galbergs can continue to care for animals at the shelter, as they have for several years, maybe the Turkmen government will promote the idea of local or personal initiatives aimed at improving the country and its society, especially if they pose no threat whatsoever to the regime.
RFE/RL's Turkmen Service contributed to this report. The views expressed in this blog post do not necessarily reflect those of RFE/RL
Qishloq Ovozi is a blog by RFE/RL Central Asia specialist Bruce Pannier that aims to look at the events that are shaping Central Asia and its respective countries, connect some of the dots to shed light on why those processes are occurring, and identify the agents of change.
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Content draws on the extensive knowledge and contacts of RFE/RL's Central Asian services but also allow scholars in the West, particularly younger scholars who will be tomorrow’s experts on the region, opportunities to share their views on the evolving situation at this Eurasian crossroad.
The name means "Village Voice" in Uzbek. But don't be fooled, Qishloq Ovozi is about all of Central Asia.
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Rimini Street Delivers Next Round of 2017 Global Tax, Legal and Regulatory Updates
Vital ISO 9001-certified tax, legal and regulatory updates issued for client operations across North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America
LAS VEGAS, July 11, 2017 - Rimini Street, Inc., a global provider of enterprise software products and services, and the leading independent support provider for Oracle and SAP products, today announced delivery of the next set of global tax, legal and regulatory updates for 2017. These updates included Rimini Street's 2017-C update for its PeopleSoft clients in the United States and Canada, which were once again delivered to clients before the original vendor's own scheduled delivery date for similar updates. The numerous updates delivered also affected its SAP, Oracle E-Business Suite and JD Edwards clients operating throughout North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Latin America.
Rimini Street delivers its tax, legal and regulatory updates using an innovative combination of a patent-pending tax, legal and regulatory technology, a proven methodology, and ISO 9001-certified development processes to ensure clients receive accurate, high-quality deliverables. The Company has issued more than 135,000 tax, legal and regulatory updates to date.
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At the state level, Rimini Street delivered updates related to garnishment rule changes and support for the New York Family Leave Law. At the territory level, Rimini Street issued updates to the 941-PR U.S. Employment Tax form for Puerto Rico.
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The following updates have been delivered to clients:
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For Hong Kong, revisions to the Monthly Minimum Cap and Employee's Work Injury and Other Compensation
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For Italy, new VAT payments communication updates
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(1891-1980). American writer and water colorist, best known for "Tropic of Cancer" (1934), and "Tropic of Capricorn" (1939); also wrote travel memoirs and literary criticism.
Autograph Letter Signed, oblong 8vo, Pacific Palisades, April 17, 1968.
Miller writes to his Japanese translator, Michiyo Watanabe. "I am returning your paper herewith [not included] with some added correction of my own, in red pencil. Also a clipping from Japan some one [sic] sent me. If you can bring this clipping along wiht you Saturday evening and give me a rough idea of what it's about I would appreciate it...." He signs, "Henry Miller." Miller began his study with Wantanabe in 1967.
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Stoke Announce Deadline Day Signing of £14m Senegalese Midfielder Badou Ndiaye
Stoke City have announced the deadline day signing of Senegalese central midfielder Badou Ndiaye from Galatasaray in a deal believed to be worth £14m.
Ndiaye, who only joined Galatasaray in August for around £6.5m, has put pen to paper on a four-and-a-half year contract that promises to keep him at the bet365 Stadium until 2022.
Speaking to the club's official website, the Sengalese midfielder expressed his delight at joining a "very big club in England':
“I am very happy to join Stoke City, a very big club in England - it is a proud moment for me,” he stated.
“There have been many talks this month but I wanted to join Stoke City, so to be here now is very exciting for me and I am looking forward to helping the team move forward.
“I knew many good things about the Club, I spoke to friends who play in the Premier League and I also spoke to Mame Diouf, who is a very good friend of mine.
“They were all very positive and made me very excited to make this move, so as I have said before I am just very happy to be here now.”
Prior to joining Galatasaray, Ndiaye was already playing in Turkey with Osmanlispor, with whom he enjoyed an impressive return of a goal almost every three games during two seasons there. The 27-year-old earlier played in Norway after arriving in Europe from Senegal in 2013.
Ndiaye has been a full Senegal international since 2014 and was part of the most recent squad that completed the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign in November. He only has eight caps to his name, but looks to be on course to go to the World Cup in summer.
With Ndiaye joining earlier January signings Kostas Stafylidis and Moritz Bauer, Stoke are not now expected to do any further business before the 11pm deadline.
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Classical Education’s Myth (Norms & Nobility Notes, ch. 2 II)
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Norms and Nobility is a classical education essential, but it’s also a difficult read. Take it in the bite-sized portions provided (the numbered sections), and think about it over the course of a year or two. Better yet, do so with me in this slow-drip series.
Previous: Classical Education’s Map (chapter 2, section I)
Next: Classical Education’s Master (chapter 2, section III) – planned for November 7
Summary Narration of chapter 2, section II
Ancient mythos valued the transcendentals while modern analytical reasoning and purely denotative language denies the very existence not only of spiritual reality but even of absolute truth.
In this section, Hicks contrasts two uses of – and two feelings about – language: the ancient and the modern.
“Plato’s sin (and that of all antiquity) is that he tried to think with language.”
Did language itself, by its nature, limit the ancient philosophers? Because myth informed their use of language, even in their logical reasoning, they embraced the metaphorical ability of language and even its ambiguity. Today, using a mathematical paradigm, language appears woefully imprecise and impractical.
“It’s easier for words to grow new meanings than to shed old ones, making language hopelessly conservative.”
Not only is language inherently conservative, it is also more suggestive than precise. It conjures feelings and pictures, but not necessarily the same feelings or pictures for everyone. By it’s nature it is also value-ridden: words do not have mathematical denotations, but rather connotations that convey approbation or disapproval.
Words, each one individually, are like poems, with a depth and range and history of meanings wrapped up in each one.
This is either its strength (according to the classical educator) or its weakness (according to the postmodern).
The modern progressive must
“strip language of its imaginative and supranational attributes or face upon it a material and descriptive role at odds with its normative and mythopoeic character.”
That is – make language more like math, giving words simple, denotative meanings and erasing connotation, preferring words to act like counters for objects rather than communicate ideas.
“Scientific rationalism and its methods of analysis demand a language of pure denotation to explain programs, techniques, and mechanisms.
Yes, connotations and the various ways words such as valor can be used, can be both commended and censured, make meaning difficult to nail down – but that forces us to think, to reason, to come to a fuller, broader understanding.
In the context of mechanics or accounting or even baking, we need precision and clarity with words, but if we are not able to also deal with connotative and value-driven language, we cut ourselves off from history and humanity and are left only with the mechanical and technical.
“A student cannot experience valor through analysis any more than he can a distributor cap through the imagination; hence, the analytical method itself calls into question the utility and reality of such concepts as valor, while affirming that of the distributor cap.”
So by rejecting metaphorical, mythical, literary language in favor of analytical and technical, modern educators close the door on learning virtues and values.
But it is those stories and that metaphoric, connotative use of language that knits people together, anchoring them in a reality outside themselves.
“Moreover, by methodologically excluding myth, modern education can no longer pass on the blessings of social cohesiveness and individual coherence.”
Language is the only vehicle for myth, for meaning in life. Words are essential (after all, The Word created the world through words).
“Without the cultural unity provided by myth, the school shrinks from teaching the transcendent meaning and value of human life and settles instead for an analytical pedagogy that often treats human life and art as a programmed mechanism.”
To keep education human, we must revel in language, even in its ambiguities and its multitudinous metaphoric meanings.
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S.E.A. Aquarium + Maritime Experiental Museum - Attraction Details
S.E.A. Aquarium + Maritime Experiental Museum
Opening Hours: Daily 10 AM to 7PM
S.E.A. Aquarium™ Singapore is the world’s largest marine life park. Located in Sentosa Island, this sea oceanarium takes you on a unique journey to the depths of the deep blue sea. Take a walk under the ocean and discover over 100,000 sea creatures. An innovative, interactive and multi-sensorial museum, The Maritime Experiential Museum is the only museum in Singapore where visitors can experience Asia’s rich maritime history and discover Singapore’s past as a trading port.
Immerse yourself in an underwater experience at the largest aquarium in the world
• Enter the breath-taking underwater realm featuring over 100,000 marine creatures, from over 800 species across 49 habitats!
• Check out the Maritime Xperiential Museum complete with boat reconstructions, shipwreck artifacts and maritime archaeology
• Experience an incredible 360° 4D multi-sensory shipwreck simulation enhanced by special effects at the Typhoon Theatre
• As the planet's largest aquarium, you'll experience the biggest ocean viewing windows in the world and the world's largest underwater acrylic dome at 9m in diameter!
S.E.A. Aquarium Shark Seas -
Dive into Shark Infested Waters:
Really? Yes! Is it dangerous? No! This magical realm takes you closer to one of the most frightening yet awe-inspiring species that the ocean has to offer – sharks. The Shark Seas exhibit introduces silvertip sharks, sandbar sharks and hammerhead sharks. Commonly referred to as the king of the seas, the exhibit transports visitors right into their kingdom. Meet The Dolphins: Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphins are sure to be the apple of your eye at S.E.A. Aquarium™ Singapore. These magical creatures are as stunning as they get and the surrounding pools of synchronized fish make your experience even more special.
The Open Ocean Experience:
The Open Ocean exhibit is possibly the greatest attraction at this Sentosa aquarium. It features a single-pane window that stretches over 27 feet in height and 120 feet in width, presenting a magical journey that engulfs you with the ocean’s ‘gentle giants’, leopard sharks, manta rays, mahi mahi and more. The panoramic view that stretches as far as the eye can see will engulf you and bring you closer to the diverse collection of marine life as you take a walk in the depths of the great, blue sea. Maritime Experiential Museum (Exhibits and Historic Ships): Typhoon Theatre:
Experience a realistic storm and shipwreck simulation that is enhanced with thrilling special effects in this multi-sensory theatre. Board a 9th century vessel that departs in relative calm but soon runs into a terrifying storm. Before long, visitors will find themselves sinking to the bottom of the sea!
Bao Chuan Viewing Deck:
Standing in the centre of the museum and greeting guests as they enter, is a full-sized replica of the bow of Admiral Zheng He’s treasure ship (Bao Chuan) Marvel and learn more about Admiral Zheng He’s voyages from China to the ‘Western Ocean’ and his mighty fleet during the 15th century. An introduction to his voyages from China to the ‘Western Ocean’ during the 15th century is told through a short animated video in a modern open-style theatre.
15th Century Bakau Shipwreck Collection:
The carbon dating of this collection of mainly ceramics cargo and the ship’s remains indicate that it is an early 15th century wreck, making it one of the earliest examples of Chinese shipping found in Southeast Asian waters.
Historic Ship Harbour:
Chinese Fuchuan Junk:
The Chinese Fuchuan junk was first developed in the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE). It was well-designed, sturdy and efficient and was used extensively in the maritime trade throughout Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Indian Dhow:
The Indian Dhow was adopted by the Arabs about 2,000 years ago and used for trade in the Persian Gulf, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. Dhows were well suited to the Maritime Silk Route, because they sailed easily in shallow water and responded well to the monsoon winds.
1. Admission for children up to age 3 (included) are free.
2. Child ticket is valid for 4-12 years old
3. Smoking is not permitted in the S.E.A. Aquarium
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Home Travel InspirationCustomer Stories Customer Story: Hadrian’s Cycleway with family
Customer Story: Hadrian’s Cycleway with family
Our Hadrian’s Cycleway holiday is your chance to rediscover the Emperor Hadrian’s Wall on two wheels and check out the Roman sites along the way. It is also a fantastic trip to experience with family. And our latest Customer Competition winners, Adam, Liz and Joseph, did just that! Read their story to find out what it’s like to travel along the northern boundary of the Roman Empire…
‘We were looking for a summer adventure to celebrate our 40th birthdays, but also something we could do together with our 8 year old son, Joseph. Where to go? Skedaddle’s Hadrian’s Cycleway way seemed to fit the bill. It was achievable for an 8 year old but had a sense of purpose and achievement. It was also part of the country we had not explored, and so somewhere new we could all discover together.
We arrived at The Hilton in Newcastle the night before starting. The hotel had amazing views of the river and we could see the trains coming and going in and out of Newcastle station on the opposite side of the river. Joseph was fascinated by the idea of seeing trains go over the bridge that would have passed his house in Cornwall earlier in the day. From Newcastle the next day we had a lift to Bowness on Solway along the A69 and that gave a taste of the landscape. The contrast between that 2 hour trip and the 6 days to retrace on the bikes in the other direction emphasised the connection with the landscape that one looses on car trips.
Through the first tentative miles across the salt marshes of the Solway firth we found our form, and became familiar with the little blue and red number 72 National cycle network signs that were to guide us for the next 6 days.
On the second day, we set off for the big climb up to the main ridge and the first of the English Heritage’s forts that dot the ridge provided an opportunity to dry off from the rain that day. The fort’s guides were unimpressed at our use of a knight’s armour costume to dry out cycling jackets on! Fortunately the clouds cleared as we headed on up to the Roman Army Museum and thence back down off the ridge, completing the longest day at 22 miles.
Past the still unfolding 30 year excavation at Vindolanda, we reached the highest point of the ride and then down, down, down to Newbrough, and a delightful church whose history was entwined in the ever shifting border. That night was Corbridge, and the best B and B ever with Torva our host. She took us in hand, sorted our washing and delivered us to the pub for tea!
The next day was a gentle ride, and so we took time to explore Corbridge and its gift shops and delightful church where we were lucky to listen to rehearsals for the well-respected music festival. The cycle path now picked up the route of the Tyne in its final form as it gathered itself for the sea, with the last leg of the day following one of the routes of the earliest railways in Britain and past Stephenson’s cottage.
The final day was the home run in into Newcastle on increasingly urban but well signed trails, passing through the Sunday morning Quayside market and stopping for a well-earned snack at Skedaddle’s home at The Cycle Hub cafe.
Such was the confidence the trip engendered, a week after we were back Joseph and Liz cycled from our home in Truro to Portreath on north Cornish coast the spur of an idea for the afternoon – 16 miles on the old mineral tramway – and I collected them both looking fresh as daisies at the end of the afternoon, and looking ready for another 16 miles.
The final, cementing of the achievement was when Joseph was getting his new school uniform at the end of the summer hols. The lady in the shop said her previous 8 year old customer liked cycling and had just ridden 3 miles. On enquiring if Joseph liked cycling she was somewhat stumped with the very modestly and matter of factly delivered reply that he was fresh back from a 117 mile ride, which in his opinion was just normal stuff for an 8 year old.
What next – well, the end to end of Cornwall this summer is the plan according to Joseph, and then build up to Coasts and Castles!’
Feeling inspired? We have a fantastic choice of family cycling holidays in the UK! You can choose between guided, supported and self-guided options, giving you the flexibility to decide whether you would like the freedom to cycle as a family, or explore as part of a group. With variety of locations and grades, there’s a cycling option for you regardless of your preference or ability!
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Killington, Vermont is unlike any other mountain resort in the northeast. With the largest mountain trail acreage in the east (1200+ acres) and the largest vertical drop in New England, Killington can't be beat. There's more snow, ski, snowboard, and outdoor fun than you'll know what to do with.
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With 94 runs serviced by 13 state-of-the-art lifts, the Mont Tremblant dominates a stunningly beautiful countryside. At Mont Tremblant, those who live for the great outdoors and love to breathe clean air have the perfect playground. A paradise where ski and snowboard enthusiasts are both spoiled silly: 18 acres of ramps, rails and jumps as well as an Olympic calibre superpipe. Taste the freedom, dare the mountain, live Tremblant to the fullest!
Feel pure powder freshness at any side of Vail Mountain, featuring three distinguished terrain parks, seven bowls and 5, 289 acres of free ride terrain. Enjoy the incredible serenity of America's largest ski resort that will surely carry out ultimate skiing and snowboarding fantasy into reality. Each season Vail is just getting better, with the New Chair Ten that remarkably doubles lap time on the legendary terrain.Get into the most challenging bumps found only on Highline. Share the same passion Vail skiers have experienced, indulge into an array of adventure choices and learn about natural winter wonders on Adventure Ridge, Vail's mountaintop activity center and the region's highest nature center.Bounce off a trampoline, go tubing or ski biking to kid's snowmobile rides. Day or night, there's always something for everyone in the family at Vail!
Welcome to the town of Breckenridge, Colorado. The town’s rich mining history and friendly local vibe will make you want to move here. Take a step back in time as you walk along Main Street, past the authentic buildings that have stood for over 100 years. Then, explore hundreds of spots that make up the best, dining, shopping and nightlife you can find in a ski vacation. With four huge peaks spanning 2,358 acres, Breckenridge has something for all abilities and interests. Every beginner and intermediate trail is groomed nightly so you can enjoy endless turns throughout your day. Or, ride North America’s highest chairlift, the Imperial Express, up to the high alpine bowls for unforgettable views and steeps. If you’re looking for terrain parks, Breckenridge has five—one for every skill level. Over the last 50 years, Breck has cemented its place as one of the world’s most popular ski destinations, and has managed to host millions of guests from around the world without ever compromising their trademark attitude and laid-back welcoming character, for which it has become famous. There’s more to do at Breckenridge than ski and ride. Whether it’s exploring the Country Boy Mine, the only authentic mine in Summit County, or dog sledding with Siberian Huskies, there’s a host of Breckenridge activities to keep your vacation fun-filled and action-packed.
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Nestled in the White River National Forest in Keystone, Colorado, just 90 miles from Denver International Airport, Keystone Resort offers 121 ski trails served by 20 lifts including 2 gondolas. The largest resort in Summit County with5 bowls dominated by 3 glorious mountain playgrounds namely Dercum Mountain that highlights the acclaimed A51 Terrain Park for the largest night operations in Colorado, the North Peak that offers long bump runs for advanced skiers and riders and The Outback that boast some of the areas best tree skiing. Take a breathtaking lift or get into more adventures on the slopes at Independence Bowl, Keystone's newest expert-only hiking and snowcat ski and ride terrain or instead of hiking take a ride on a cat with the Outback Shuttle Service. Have a safe mountain resort experience with keystone's Ski and Ride School and know more about the mountain terrain with a Mountain-Top Snowcat Tour.Gear up for the ultimate powder skiing on 3,000 acres of family fun and adventure, it's all at Keystone!
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Banff/Lake Louise/Sunshine AL
When you enter the protected wilderness of Banff National Park, you're in for a remarkable experience. Ski Banff - Lake Louise - Sunshine is Canada's largest ski destination; a joint venture of the three ski resorts in Banff and Lake Louise; Mt Norquay, Lake Louise Ski Area and Sunshine Village. Visitors will enjoy stunning mountain backdrops, guaranteed lack of lift lines and friendly local hospitality.
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Just 40 minutes off Jackson Airport and you're on the "Crown Jewel" of the Rocky Mountains in the Western United States.For the past 40 storied years, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has made marks to the making of the most legendary skiing and snowboarding. Brace yourself for the most exhilarating day out on the slopes with a vertical drop of 4,139 feet and 2,500 acres of legendary inbounds terrain. Make your own mark in 116 multi-level trails and see the town's spectacular views aboard the resort's newest "high-tech" 100 passenger Aerial Tram. Create your own winter history in Jackson Hole's two distinct mountains in the heart of the Tetons-The Rendezvous and Apres Vous!
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Aspen Snowmass is a mountain resort comprised of four different mountains (each within a short drive of each other) in the Roaring Fork Valley of central Colorado. It is also accessed via the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport, which is just minutes from the slopes, offering direct flights from around the United States. Anchored by two incredible towns - Aspen and Snowmass Village - the resort offers you the perfect opportunity to revive and restore your mind, body and spirit.
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Steamboat Ski & Resort more popularly called Ski Town, U.S.A.An inviting mountain range, home to more winter Olympians gifted with 6challenging peaks beset by premier cruisers, steeps, bumps, open meadows, legendary trees and the resort's latest gem, the state-of-the-art Mavericks Superpipe ready to bring skiers and riders to a new level of exhilarating mountain experience without leaving behind the indelible and familiar intimacy of its ranching roots, the old Western heritage, a big part of its evolution, that makes Steamboat unique from the others.Find your favorite in 165 kid-friendly trails and 2,965 acres of fabulous terrains that rises vertically at 3,668 feet.Now, experience a new era adventure, enjoy world-class park fun where the old fashioned charm of a ski town remains.
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Park City Mountain Resort, located in the heart of Park City, Utah, is the most accessible mountain resort in North America. The resort is just 36 miles from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Park City Mountain Resort was once again ranked a Top-five ski resort by the readers of SKI magazine and a Top-ten resort by the readers of Skiing, Freeskier and Transworld Snowboarding magazines. With the new gondola connecting the main mountain with the Canyons area, Park City is now the largest ski resort in the United States, and now has over 7,300 acres of unspoiled varied terrain.
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Engine.Lubrication . . . 21 July 2018, at 03:13 EST by clunker?:
ChassisBody.Paint . . . 28 June 2018, at 12:44 EST by ctaylor738?:
Electrical.Battery . . . 22 May 2018, at 08:06 EST by 66andBlue?: added battery posts info
Accessories.Toolkit . . . 29 April 2018, at 02:34 EST by mmizesko?: Spark plug wrench correction
Main.ModelCars . . . 08 April 2018, at 10:14 EST by mbzse?:
Electrical.Clock . . . 23 March 2018, at 06:48 EST by pj?: added another clock repair place; prices come from the invoice for mine
Restricted.ValveAdjustmentTour . . . 16 March 2018, at 11:03 EST by 66andBlue?:
Main.Video . . . 01 March 2018, at 11:02 EST by Peter van Es:
Main.PP2014 . . . 01 March 2018, at 11:00 EST by Peter van Es:
Restricted.UnderdashAndTrunkPanelTemplates . . . 28 February 2018, at 10:24 EST by mrfatboy?:
Member.Member . . . 05 February 2018, at 07:38 EST by Peter van Es: Updated pictures
About.Renewal . . . 05 February 2018, at 07:27 EST by Peter van Es: Changed to refelct https
Electrical.TailLights . . . 22 January 2018, at 03:45 EST by 66andBlue?: Corrected dates for taillight changes
PUB.Start . . . 15 January 2018, at 08:29 EST by Jowe?: Added one more video link
Electrical.SparkPlugs . . . 08 January 2018, at 10:29 EST by 66andBlue?:
Interior.Glovebox . . . 07 January 2018, at 09:52 EST by Pawel66?: Way of glove box door adjustment.
ChassisBody.Hood . . . 04 January 2018, at 11:12 EST by Jowe?: Updated link to hood removal video
Restricted.RetrosoundBeckerDecalKit . . . 06 November 2017, at 08:33 EST by mrfatboy?:
Fuel.Injection . . . 25 October 2017, at 10:42 EST by 66andBlue?: Dded link to German IP site
Electrical.IgnitionSystem . . . 19 September 2017, at 05:50 EST by 66andBlue?: Added Bosch ignition system graphic
Electrical.Distributor . . . 19 September 2017, at 05:26 EST by 66andBlue?: Replaced distributor drawing
Documents.SparePartsList . . . 11 September 2017, at 01:43 EST by 66andBlue?: Added Survey and Code list information
Electrical.Horns . . . 18 August 2017, at 10:47 EST by 66andBlue?: Added Bosch horn parts drawing and PDF parts list
Electrical.RefurbishRelay . . . 10 August 2017, at 05:59 EST by mrfatboy?:
Electrical.Relays . . . 10 August 2017, at 08:38 EST by Peter van Es: Added a refurbish relay page from Mr Fatboys post
TransmissionClutch.Shifter . . . 24 July 2017, at 12:52 EST by watson:
Interior.Dashboard . . . 17 July 2017, at 08:31 EST by Peter van Es: Heating System link
Main.PUB2017 . . . 05 July 2017, at 01:06 EST by Raymond?: Updated ticket availability
Restricted.EngineeringTags . . . 24 May 2017, at 05:43 EST by Peter van Es: Added Restricted link page
Restricted.ColorWiringDiagrams . . . 24 May 2017, at 05:40 EST by Peter van Es: Spelling
PUB.GroupUpdate . . . 05 May 2017, at 10:43 EST by Peter van Es: Replace flash with individual slides
PUB.PagodaStyle . . . 05 May 2017, at 10:38 EST by Peter van Es: Replaced flash with individual slides
PUB.PartsNumbers . . . 05 May 2017, at 10:34 EST by Peter van Es: Removed duplicate last slide
PUB.HornPad . . . 05 May 2017, at 10:25 EST by Peter van Es: Replace flash with individual files
PUB.Dash . . . 05 May 2017, at 10:16 EST by Peter van Es: Replaced flash with individual screenshots
PUB.Upholstery . . . 05 May 2017, at 10:08 EST by Peter van Es: Remove flash text
Electrical.Starter . . . 24 April 2017, at 12:07 EST by 66andBlue?: Changed photo size
Cooling.Aircon . . . 16 March 2017, at 12:31 EST by col320ce?:
ChassisBody.Trunk . . . 16 February 2017, at 06:13 EST by 66andBlue?: Added trunk lid photo
Registry.Registry . . . 15 February 2017, at 05:53 EST by Rolf-Dieter?: Registry
Main.Events . . . 17 January 2017, at 10:12 EST by Peter van Es: Added PUB 2017
SiteAdmin.AuthUser . . . 17 January 2017, at 09:08 EST by Peter van Es:
Electrical.USLamp . . . 11 January 2017, at 02:42 EST by 66andBlue?: Added AJ photos
Electrical.FlasherRelay . . . 08 January 2017, at 09:37 EST by 66andBlue?: Replaced incorrect flasher relay diagram with correct one
Maintenance.Start . . . 19 December 2016, at 01:33 EST by Peter van Es: Added restricted content
Restricted.ServiceManual . . . 19 December 2016, at 12:59 EST by Peter van Es:
Main.W113ModelData . . . 18 December 2016, at 11:35 EST by Jowe?:
Electrical.InstrumentCluster . . . 11 December 2016, at 08:17 EST by Hernan?:
ChassisBody.ChassisBody . . . 01 December 2016, at 12:58 EST by Rolf-Dieter?: Paint code
Interior.Locks . . . 10 November 2016, at 03:44 EST by Peter van Es: Added Trunk Lock
ChassisBody.TrunkLock . . . 10 November 2016, at 03:43 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
Fuel.Pump . . . 27 August 2016, at 05:10 EST by 66andBlue?: Added Bosch fuel pumps table
Electrical.Antenna . . . 30 July 2016, at 05:21 EST by 66andBlue?: Added MB-Hirschmann part numbers list
Electrical.Bosch . . . 25 July 2016, at 12:35 EST by 66andBlue?: Added Bosch Terminal Definitions PDF
Profiles.Watson . . . 01 June 2016, at 05:45 EST by watson:
Fuel.Throttle . . . 18 March 2016, at 09:11 EST by 66andBlue?: added photo comparing throttle bodies
ChassisBody.Doors . . . 07 March 2016, at 04:46 EST by 66andBlue?:
Engine.TimeSwitch . . . 14 February 2016, at 09:55 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting changes
Automatic.Start . . . 09 February 2016, at 01:45 EST by Jowe?: Added maintenance: oil and filter replacement
DriveShaft.FlexDisc . . . 07 February 2016, at 04:43 EST by Jowe?:
DriveShaft.Driveshaft . . . 07 February 2016, at 04:41 EST by Jowe?:
DriveShaft.Start . . . 07 February 2016, at 04:08 EST by Jowe?: Added general info
Engine.EngineSupportArms . . . 04 February 2016, at 01:14 EST by 66andBlue?: Added engine support arms text and photos
Board.Forum . . . 30 January 2016, at 12:30 EST by Peter van Es: Update to new version
Board.Hosting . . . 30 January 2016, at 12:06 EST by Peter van Es: Modified for the new server settings
Board.Email . . . 30 January 2016, at 12:04 EST by Peter van Es: Role changes
Board.Contao . . . 30 January 2016, at 12:03 EST by Peter van Es: Modified for the use of HuGo
Main.News . . . 15 January 2016, at 03:27 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
About.Charter . . . 12 January 2016, at 08:34 EST by Peter van Es: Added old logo
Main.WilliamsburgP50 . . . 10 January 2016, at 06:24 EST by Peter van Es:
Main.50JahrePagoda . . . 10 January 2016, at 06:23 EST by Peter van Es: Added intro
Main.Pagoda55North . . . 10 January 2016, at 06:20 EST by Peter van Es: Added video
Main.TheDoorInTheFloor . . . 10 January 2016, at 06:19 EST by Peter van Es: Added Video
Main.TwoForTheRoadClip . . . 10 January 2016, at 06:17 EST by Peter van Es: Added video
Main.IntersectionClip . . . 10 January 2016, at 06:16 EST by Peter van Es: Added video
Main.Diversions . . . 10 January 2016, at 06:09 EST by Peter van Es: Removed Videos
Main.EuropeanEvent2012 . . . 10 January 2016, at 06:08 EST by Peter van Es: Added video
Main.EE2014 . . . 10 January 2016, at 06:00 EST by Peter van Es: Changed format
Interior.Seatbelts . . . 08 January 2016, at 01:53 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
Board.Mailing . . . 06 January 2016, at 10:55 EST by Peter van Es: Added links
DataCard.PaintCodes . . . 26 December 2015, at 12:27 EST by Peter van Es: And fixed it
DataCard.Sources . . . 26 December 2015, at 12:26 EST by Peter van Es: Added new source
Fuel.Start . . . 21 December 2015, at 09:40 EST by Peter van Es: Added back links
Fuel.FIPRemoval . . . 21 December 2015, at 09:35 EST by Peter van Es: Added back links
Fuel.FIPTiming . . . 21 December 2015, at 09:33 EST by Peter van Es: Added back link
Board.GroupFooter . . . 19 December 2015, at 04:21 EST by Peter van Es: Added Group Footer
About.GroupFooter . . . 19 December 2015, at 04:21 EST by Peter van Es: Added Group Footer
Board.GroupHeader . . . 19 December 2015, at 04:19 EST by Peter van Es:
About.GroupHeader . . . 19 December 2015, at 04:18 EST by Peter van Es: Added Group Header
About.History . . . 19 December 2015, at 03:56 EST by Peter van Es: Added links
About.Start . . . 19 December 2015, at 03:47 EST by Peter van Es: Added page About.Start
Main.Charter . . . 19 December 2015, at 03:43 EST by Peter van Es: deletepage
Buying.Buying . . . 14 December 2015, at 06:43 EST by Hernan?:
Electrical.IgnitionCoil . . . 14 October 2015, at 06:08 EST by Naj: add MB Ballast #s
Suspension.Rear . . . 10 October 2015, at 07:44 EST by Raymond?:
Electrical.Trunklights . . . 25 July 2015, at 08:33 EST by Peter van Es: Filename ix
Brake.Hoses . . . 22 June 2015, at 10:00 EST by Raymond?: Brake lines for 250 & 280
Fuel.FuelPumpCovers . . . 22 June 2015, at 05:51 EST by 66andBlue?:
Fuel.EmissionControlSystem . . . 14 June 2015, at 11:47 EST by Peter van Es: Page deleted, direct link to target inserted
Fuel.VentingSystem . . . 05 June 2015, at 10:39 EST by paladin?:
Fuel.Tank . . . 04 June 2015, at 10:13 EST by Peter van Es: Added a separate page for the Fuel Venting System
Electrical.Fuses . . . 01 June 2015, at 10:20 EST by 66andBlue?:
Fuel.Dashpot? . . . 28 March 2015, at 02:33 EST by Peter van Es: Deleted page after moving content
Electrical.Blower . . . 28 March 2015, at 03:10 EST by Garry?:
Electrical.ReplaceHeaterLeavers . . . 21 March 2015, at 07:14 EST by 66andBlue?: Added cable luber photos
Fuel.FuelPumpRebuildEarly . . . 20 February 2015, at 07:04 EST by 66andBlue?: Added more pages with part numbers
Board.Finances . . . 10 February 2015, at 09:59 EST by Peter van Es:
Engine.GeneralEngineSpecifications? . . . 18 January 2015, at 12:51 EST by Peter van Es: Deleted copyrighted information
Fuel.FuelPumpRebuildLater . . . 18 January 2015, at 06:03 EST by 66andBlue?: Added repair kit PDF
Restricted.Elections2014 . . . 30 November 2014, at 10:09 EST by Peter van Es: Change Jon B status
Board.Security . . . 07 November 2014, at 06:01 EST by Peter van Es: Removed reference to poll
Member.Letters . . . 05 November 2014, at 02:56 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
Board.Passwords . . . 21 October 2014, at 12:02 EST by Peter van Es: Spelling
WheelsTires.TireSize . . . 19 October 2014, at 09:12 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
WheelsTires.Tires . . . 19 October 2014, at 09:11 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
WheelsTires.Alloys . . . 19 October 2014, at 09:08 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
Board.Wiki . . . 18 October 2014, at 08:06 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
General.Start . . . 18 October 2014, at 07:03 EST by Peter van Es: Updated date
Member.Mailing . . . 17 October 2014, at 07:02 EST by Peter van Es: Typos
Board.PayPal . . . 17 October 2014, at 01:51 EST by Peter van Es: Added PayPal info
Board.Backup . . . 16 October 2014, at 08:10 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
Site.SMFAuthForm? . . . 16 October 2014, at 03:26 EST by Peter van Es: Removed, superfluous page
Brake.Start . . . 16 October 2014, at 02:37 EST by pveatx?:
Member.Spammer . . . 15 October 2014, at 03:02 EST by Peter van Es: How to deal with spammers
Electrical.Speakers . . . 19 July 2014, at 05:26 EST by 66andBlue?: added speaker hardware source
Suspension.Suspension . . . 22 June 2014, at 05:59 EST by MikeL43?: bushing
Brake.LowFluidWarningLight . . . 30 April 2014, at 09:21 EST by Peter van Es: Modified the description
Electrical.Ipod . . . 19 March 2014, at 07:21 EST by Peter van Es: Incorrect info (according to 66andblue) removed
Accessories.CentralLockingAmpSecuritySystem . . . 03 February 2014, at 09:28 EST by Peter van Es: Restored wiring diagram
Tops.HardTop . . . 15 January 2014, at 10:58 EST by Peter van Es: Added title
Brake.Booster . . . 31 December 2013, at 12:39 EST by SAHERN?:
Electrical.RadioAndAntenna . . . 06 December 2013, at 09:33 EST by Peter van Es: Added a new installation manual
Interior.Carpets . . . 14 October 2013, at 07:02 EST by pj?: so a search on "gas pedal" will find this reference
Documents.OwnerManual . . . 10 October 2013, at 02:29 EST by Peter van Es: updated links
Restricted.BoardReportYr2012 . . . 10 October 2013, at 02:14 EST by Peter van Es: Added report
Restricted.BoardReportYr2010 . . . 10 October 2013, at 01:59 EST by Peter van Es: Fixed headline date
ChassisBody.Drains . . . 07 October 2013, at 11:48 EST by Peter van Es: Fixed formatting
DataCard.Start . . . 29 September 2013, at 01:09 EST by Garry?: continuation of clarification of colour codes
ChassisBody.Washer . . . 24 September 2013, at 04:05 EST by jpsenft?: Washer pump connection information corrected
ChassisBody.Windshield . . . 17 September 2013, at 08:59 EST by 66andBlue?: Added removal instructions
ChassisBody.Dashboard? . . . 08 September 2013, at 06:29 EST by 66andBlue?: Moved page to "Interior"
Electrical.Rheostat . . . 08 September 2013, at 02:53 EST by 66andBlue?: link to open in new window
Electrical.LightBulbAlternatives-BrighterBulbs . . . 05 September 2013, at 02:18 EST by pj?:
WheelsTires.Start . . . 01 September 2013, at 11:21 EST by pj?:
Electrical.Speedo . . . 30 August 2013, at 12:04 EST by pj?:
Electrical.RevCounter . . . 30 August 2013, at 04:42 EST by pj?:
Engine.Compression . . . 20 May 2013, at 05:02 EST by pj?:
TransmissionClutch.Overdrive . . . 18 May 2013, at 09:36 EST by Peter van Es: Table formatting
TransmissionClutch.Start . . . 17 May 2013, at 04:18 EST by Peter van Es: Added Overdrive article
Electrical.Troubleshooting . . . 17 May 2013, at 12:11 EST by pj?:
Steering.PowerSteeringBox . . . 01 May 2013, at 09:55 EST by Peter van Es: Added Power Steering Box diagram from Dave H
DataCard.EngineNumber . . . 29 April 2013, at 04:56 EST by 66andBlue?: Corrected info on M129 engines
Electrical.EuropeanLamp . . . 27 April 2013, at 11:43 EST by 280SL71?:
Interior.SteeringWheel . . . 07 February 2013, at 03:08 EST by 66andBlue?: Changed text position
Maintenance.ChromeMaintenance . . . 04 February 2013, at 11:06 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting fix
Suppliers.Warsaw . . . 06 January 2013, at 01:03 EST by Peter van Es: Limited width of pictures
Accessories.Start . . . 18 December 2012, at 02:28 EST by awolff280sl?:
Engine.OilCooler . . . 18 November 2012, at 10:28 EST by nag?:
ChassisBody.Firewall . . . 30 September 2012, at 02:23 EST by Peter van Es: Remove blatant advertising
Electrical.Lightswitch . . . 26 September 2012, at 08:09 EST by Peter van Es: Added link to turn signal cancellation thread
Automatic.Automatic . . . 01 September 2012, at 02:25 EST by robbie?: gear linkage adjustment
DataCard.VIN . . . 10 June 2012, at 12:34 EST by 66andBlue?:
Engine.ThermoTimeSwitch . . . 01 June 2012, at 07:43 EST by 66andBlue?:
Restricted.Engine-starting-aid-tour . . . 01 June 2012, at 12:08 EST by 66andBlue?: Corrected typo and removed duplicate photo
Electrical.HeaterControlValve . . . 01 March 2012, at 12:35 EST by TOMNISTUFF: Added MB part number and O-Ring dimensions
Tops.Hook? . . . 19 February 2012, at 02:58 EST by Peter van Es: Inserted in main article
Profiles.TOMNISTUFF . . . 15 February 2012, at 10:39 EST by TOMNISTUFF: Added photo of Dan Caron's fuel tank screen wrench.
TuneupOverview.Start . . . 31 January 2012, at 09:41 EST by twistedtree?:
Engine.Dipstick . . . 28 January 2012, at 01:51 EST by twistedtree?: Added note about "220SE" stamp on earliest version of dipstick
Electrical.Heating . . . 26 January 2012, at 02:47 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
Cooling.Start . . . 26 January 2012, at 02:39 EST by Peter van Es: Added links to heating section
Electrical.UnderhoodLight . . . 28 November 2011, at 01:26 EST by smiledoc?:
Electrical.Alternator . . . 07 September 2011, at 02:47 EST by pj?: incorporating post from thread 8140.0 into topic
Interior.RearviewMirror . . . 29 August 2011, at 02:47 EST by pj?:
Documents.Documents? . . . 06 August 2011, at 11:32 EST by Peter van Es: Deleted... should be posted on the forum
Tops.SoftTopTrunkHingeRemoval . . . 16 July 2011, at 01:40 EST by Peter van Es: Added link back to Tom
Interior.DoorSillEntryTrim . . . 30 June 2011, at 06:02 EST by TOMNISTUFF:
Restricted.Elections2011 . . . 20 June 2011, at 09:33 EST by Peter van Es: Modified summary of candidates
Interior.HeadRests230SL . . . 20 May 2011, at 09:25 EST by Peter van Es: Added link to topic
Restricted.Administrators . . . 19 May 2011, at 09:25 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting and place markers for future content
Restricted.ExportMembers . . . 19 May 2011, at 09:24 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
Main.EditNotes . . . 19 May 2011, at 08:56 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
PmWiki.BasicEditing . . . 24 April 2011, at 09:15 EST by Peter van Es: Restore
DataCard.DealerandCountryCodes . . . 19 March 2011, at 02:27 EST by pj?:
Electrical.Headlight-BeamAdjustment? . . . 17 March 2011, at 10:11 EST by Peter van Es: Deleted, content moved to top level page
Electrical.Headlight-BeamAdjustmentProcedure? . . . 17 March 2011, at 10:09 EST by Peter van Es:
GiftBaskets.GiftBaskets? . . . 08 March 2011, at 11:48 EST by Peter van Es: Deleted spam on gift baskets
AutoInsurance.AutoInsurance? . . . 08 March 2011, at 11:47 EST by Peter van Es: Deleted spam on autoinsurance
Documents.PartsCatalog . . . 05 March 2011, at 07:34 EST by 66andBlue?:
Brake.EmergencyBrake . . . 31 January 2011, at 10:45 EST by Gnuface?: removed incorrect picture
Engine.CylinderHead . . . 19 December 2010, at 01:04 EST by naj: Add JA's cylinder head explanation post
Cooling.Radiator . . . 15 November 2010, at 08:33 EST by 66andBlue?: Added old Yahoo document
ChassisBody.Rust . . . 08 September 2010, at 10:15 EST by Peter van Es: Added body preservation plan from Mercedes
Engine.HosesClamps . . . 27 August 2010, at 06:25 EST by 66andBlue?: Added pictorial description
Suspension.Shocks . . . 13 August 2010, at 10:32 EST by naj: Add 230SL rear shock + MB Parts#s
Main.EE2010? . . . 11 August 2010, at 10:34 EST by Peter van Es: delete page
Buying.Start . . . 11 August 2010, at 10:31 EST by pveatx?:
Steering.PowerSteering . . . 21 July 2010, at 06:40 EST by 66andBlue?: changed first picture
Steering.ManualSteering . . . 21 July 2010, at 06:34 EST by 66andBlue?:
Electrical.Electrical? . . . 27 June 2010, at 01:22 EST by Peter van Es: Superfluous content
Electrical.Indicatorlights . . . 11 June 2010, at 09:17 EST by Peter van Es: Added FlasherRelay
Electrical.SparkPlugWires . . . 10 June 2010, at 05:42 EST by 66andBlue?: Corrected distributor phot
Accessories.WindBlock . . . 08 May 2010, at 11:21 EST by bpossel:
Accessories.SpareGasCan . . . 08 May 2010, at 11:19 EST by bpossel:
Accessories.LuggageStrap . . . 08 May 2010, at 11:13 EST by bpossel:
Fuel.VaporTank . . . 17 April 2010, at 12:31 EST by bpossel:
Restricted.BoardReportYr2009 . . . 15 April 2010, at 03:00 EST by Peter van Es: Table heading and style
Restricted.BoardReport2009 . . . 15 April 2010, at 02:34 EST by Peter van Es: Changed heading
Fuel.SenderUnit . . . 02 April 2010, at 01:13 EST by naj: add part #s
Electrical.EmissionContolSystem? . . . 17 February 2010, at 11:55 EST by Peter van Es: Deleted page ,moved
Engine.AltitudeCompensator . . . 13 February 2010, at 10:07 EST by jeffc280sl?:
Electrical.Connectors . . . 31 January 2010, at 05:18 EST by Peter van Es: Layout
DataCard.SofttopColorCodes . . . 27 December 2009, at 10:00 EST by 66andBlue?:
Engine.StartingSystem . . . 04 December 2009, at 12:07 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting
Engine.OilPump . . . 11 November 2009, at 12:11 EST by Vinther?:
Main.Component1? . . . 30 October 2009, at 09:34 EST by Peter van Es: Deleted spurious test effort
Cooling.RetrofitCooling . . . 17 October 2009, at 12:34 EST by bpossel:
Electrical.Points . . . 11 October 2009, at 05:39 EST by jeffc280sl?:
Engine.TorqueHead . . . 04 October 2009, at 09:20 EST by Peter van Es: Layout
Engine.Valves . . . 04 October 2009, at 09:17 EST by Peter van Es: Organisation
Engine.AdjustingValves . . . 04 October 2009, at 09:14 EST by Peter van Es: Link to restricted tour, adjusted metric values
Engine.ThermoSwitch . . . 03 October 2009, at 12:01 EST by Peter van Es: Layout
Engine.Linkages . . . 03 October 2009, at 11:49 EST by Peter van Es: Layout
Electrical.TransistorIgnition . . . 01 October 2009, at 12:12 EST by Peter van Es: Layout
Electrical.ElectronicIgnitions . . . 30 September 2009, at 02:04 EST by Peter van Es: Layout
Electrical.Crane . . . 30 September 2009, at 02:01 EST by Peter van Es: Layout
Electrical.SwitchGear? . . . 30 September 2009, at 12:19 EST by Peter van Es:
Exhaust.Start . . . 29 September 2009, at 10:51 EST by Peter van Es: Removed parent page
Electrical.RadioandAntenna? . . . 29 September 2009, at 10:46 EST by Peter van Es: Content moved to different page
Clutch.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:51 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Clutch.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:50 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
ManualGear.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:48 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Automatic.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:48 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
ManualGear.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:47 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Automatic.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:47 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
PUB.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:37 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Restricted.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:37 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Suppliers.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:37 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Documents.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:36 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Buying.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:36 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Accessories.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:36 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Interior.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:36 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Tops.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:35 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Exhaust.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:35 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Electrical.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:35 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
ChassisBody.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:35 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
WheelsTires.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:34 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Suspension.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:34 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Steering.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:34 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Brake.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:34 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Cooling.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:33 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
DriveShaft.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:33 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
TransmissionClutch.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:33 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Fuel.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:33 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Engine.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:32 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
Maintenance.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:31 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
General.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:30 EST by Peter van Es: Added group footer
PUB.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:29 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Restricted.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:28 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Suppliers.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:27 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Documents.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:27 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Buying.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:27 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Accessories.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:26 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Interior.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:26 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Tops.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:25 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Exhaust.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:25 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Electrical.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:25 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
ChassisBody.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:24 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
WheelsTires.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:23 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Suspension.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:23 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Steering.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:23 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Brake.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:22 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Cooling.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:22 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
DriveShaft.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:22 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
TransmissionClutch.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:21 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Fuel.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:21 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Engine.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:20 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Maintenance.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:20 EST by Peter van Es: Added group header
Main.GroupHeader . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:17 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting changes
Main.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:16 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting changes
DataCard.GroupFooter . . . 25 September 2009, at 09:15 EST by Peter van Es: Added Trail Markup
DataCard.GroupHeader . . . 24 September 2009, at 05:11 EST by Peter van Es: Header
General.GroupHeader . . . 24 September 2009, at 05:11 EST by Peter van Es: Header
Electrical.KickDownSwitch . . . 27 August 2009, at 11:19 EST by bpossel:
Electrical.CabinLight . . . 27 August 2009, at 11:02 EST by bpossel:
Electrical.Valve-HeaterCore . . . 22 August 2009, at 12:55 EST by bpossel:
Electrical.HeaterCore . . . 22 August 2009, at 12:47 EST by bpossel:
Restricted.CraneInstallTips . . . 18 August 2009, at 05:25 EST by Peter van Es: Formatting changes
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Disney Has Full Operational Control of Hulu Now
Posted on Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 by Hoai-Tran Bui
Bow to your new corporate overlord, because Disney now owns Hulu. After acquiring a majority stake in the streaming giant following the Walt Disney Company‘s historic acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Disney has officially wrested the final 33% stake in Hulu from NBCUniversal through a deal with Comcast. But the deal is more than just a simple sale. Read about the Disney Hulu ownership deal below.
Disney announced in a press release (via Vulture’s Josef Adalian) that the Walt Disney Company now has full operational control of Hulu, effective immediately. Disney and Comcast have entered something called a “put/call” agreement, through which Comcast can require Disney to buy NBCUniversal’s interest in Hulu while Disney can require NBCUniversal to sell that interest to Disney.
That means NBCUniversal’s current 33% stake in Hulu will make its way over to Disney in increments over the course of at least several years. But once the entire stake is owned by Disney, that will give the House of Mouse an overall 93% controlling stake in the streaming service. It’s a low-risk deal from which Disney greatly benefits.
Read Disney’s press release below:
The Walt Disney Company and Comcast Corporation announced today that Disney will assume full operational control of Hulu, effective immediately, in return for Disney and Comcast entering into a “put/call” agreement regarding NBCUniversal’s 33% ownership interest in Hulu. Under the put/call agreement, as early as January 2024, Comcast can require Disney to buy NBCUniversal’s interest in Hulu and Disney can require NBCUniversal to sell that interest to Disney for its fair market value at that future time. Hulu’s fair market value will be assessed by independent experts but Disney has guaranteed a sale price for Comcast that represents a minimum total equity value of Hulu at that time of $27.5 billion.
Comcast acquired NBCUniversal back in 2011 with a consent decree that it wouldn’t have a say in Hulu’s direction. But that agreement expired in 2018, and Comcast has quickly handed over NBCUniversal’s stake in the streaming service to Disney to presumably alleviate the telecommunication company’s $100 billion in debt. Amazon’s Matthew Ball notes that Comcast gets an $8 billion check out of this deal, though that’s after billions lost in investment in Hulu, which lost $1.5 billion this year and reportedly won’t become profitable until 2024 — that is, according to Disney.
So what does this mean for NBCUniversal’s library of TV shows and movies on the service? It’ll probably stay on Hulu for at least the next few years, but don’t be surprised to see those shows start make their way to a Comcast streaming platform. Meanwhile, Disney continues its quest for worldwide domination. All hail our corporate overlords.
Disney Could End Up Owning All of Hulu, May Also Buy Your Organs
Streaming News: Streaming Subscriptions Beat Cable in 2018; Comcast Has Their Own Streaming Service; and More
Comcast Drops Out of Fox Bidding, Clearing the Path for Disney [Updated]
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With 4,000 unfilled tech jobs, a new state program at Utah high schools will be ‘an important investment in our future,’ Gov. Herbert tells Silicon Slopes delegates
Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Adam Dunn, Spanish Fork developed his Jaxi the Robot videogame as a way to teach kids to code. His game has earned him $20,000 as the winner of the Utah Game Wars competition at Comic Con, at the Salt Palace, Friday, September 5, 2014
By Mike Gorrell
· Published: January 19, 2018
These statistic came up repeatedly Friday, on Day Two of the Silicon Slopes Tech Summit.
In Utah, there are 4,000 unfilled technology jobs. On average, they pay $81,000 a year.
But the state’s universities are producing 400 computer science graduates a year. Even with lots of in-migration, the gap between the industry’s demand for skilled workers and the available labor supply is widening while more high-tech companies are lured to set up shop on the Silicon Slopes — an area of southern Salt Lake and northern Utah counties.
Gov. Gary Herbert laid out the state’s plan to fight that existing and foreseen labor shortage, saying school districts in three Wasatch Front counties will kick off his IT Pathways Program this fall.
“This is an important investment in our future,” Herbert told thousands of delegates at the Salt Palace Convention Center in downtown Salt Lake City. “Our goal is to set the stage to have a computer science program in all of our schools.”
The IT Pathways Program is scheduled to be launched in:
Utah County • Students from Nebo, Alpine and Provo school districts will receive tech training from officials with Mountainland Technical College in Orem and Utah Valley University.
Salt Lake County • Canyons District students will get instruction through Salt Lake Community College and the University of Utah.
Davis County • Davis Applied Technology College and Weber State University will work with Davis District students.
“We want to make sure we bring people into the technology industry to see if they like it and have the attitude or aptitude for it,” Herbert said. “They’ll be exposed to all facets of computer science and technology.” He sees the program as a “building block for students to graduate from high school and be career ready [with] job skills for the economy of tomorrow.”
Herbert used the tech gathering to detail his plan, announced last August, because many of the leading companies behind Silicon Slopes were there and have pledged to help the educational institutions and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development develop a meaningful curriculum for the students.
Industry partners include InsideSales, Vivint, Qualtrics, Microsoft, Nuvi, Banyan, Xactware, Workfront, Pluralsight, Instructure, Domo and Dell EMC.
“There’s definitely a talent crunch,” said Steve Elkington, CEO of InsideSales.com. Added Aaron Skonnard, CEO of Pluralsight: “There’s a direct correlation between exposure to computer science programs and graduation numbers.” Pluralsight is a Provo-based company that develops online training programs.
Alice Steinglass has been working to advance computer science education as the president of code.org, which develops curriculum and software to support introductory classes for students from kindergarten through high school.
Particular attention should be paid, she said, to enticing more women and minority populations into the field.
“The lack of diversity is everywhere you look in the software workforce,” Steinglass said, noting that less than 25 percent of the industry is female. Refugee populations also are missing from the mix.
“By reaching underrepresented populations, we can change the face of computer science and give these kids an opportunity they don’t have today,” she said, contending that with even one hour of exposure to coding, high school girls are far more likely to envision a career in computer science.
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Actors: Idris Elba
Ever since US Diplomatic Security Service Agent Hobbs and lawless outcast Shaw first faced off, they just have swapped smacks and bad words. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton’s ruthless actions threaten the future of humanity, both join forces to defeat him. (A spin-off of “The Fate of the Furious,” focusing on Johnson’s Luke Hobbs and Statham’s Deckard Shaw.)
Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the source in South East Asia and he comes up with a unique way of importing the drugs into the United States. Partly based on a true story.
When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless…
Against his father Odin’s will, The Mighty Thor – a powerful but arrogant warrior god – recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.
Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.
Thor is on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the prophecy of destruction to his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela.
The Jungle Book (2016)
A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia’s police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case – even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.
Dory is reunited with her friends Nemo and Marlin in the search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale?
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment -…
When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
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The Sad Story of Yuyuko
Topic: The Sad Story of Yuyuko (Read 2375 times)
Pergold
There once a youkai, who was a ghost was afraid of getting dosed. She went into a tunnel right under a channel and wouldn't come out again.
The ghost's name was Yuyuko Saigyouji. Her gardener, Youmu Konpaku argued with her, but she would not move.
“The doujin artist will ruin my lovely body and appetite.” she said.
Youmu blew a whistle and waved a chicken drumstick till her arms ached.
“I'm not going to spoil my body and appetite for you!” she said rudely.
The other Touhou characters came out and argued too, but Yuyuko wouldn't move.
Reimu Hakurei told Youmu to get a rope. “We will pull you out.” she said, but Yuyuko blew mist at her and blocked her vision.
They tied the rope around her waist and all pulled – except for Reimu.
“Eirin has forbidden me to pull.” she said.
They pulled and pulled and pulled, but still Yuyuko stayed in the tunnel. Then they tried pushing Yuyuko. Reimu said, “One, two, three, push!” but did not help, “Eirin has forbidden me to push” Reimu excused.
At last, Yuugi Hoshiguma arrived, and was told to push Yuyuko in exchange for some sake. The oni, Youmu, and Reimu all argued with Yuyuko, “See! The doujin artist stopped making lewd pictures of us!” they said.
“Yes. But he'll begin again soon.” said Yuyuko, “and what would become of my body and appetite then?”
So Yuugi went behind Yuyuko and she pushed and huffed and huffed and pushed as hard as she ever could, but Yuyuko stayed in the tunnel. So they gave up.
“We shall leave you here for always and always and always.” they finally said.
They took up the old path and built a brick wall in front of her at both ends, so she'd can't get out, and a new tunnel was cut beside her. She'd watch the other Touhou girls fly by her. Yukari would peep over and say “Hello.” But then Marisa would take a poop and say “Serves you right.”
She is sad, because no one will ever see her and feed her anything again. But I think she deserved it, don't you?
« Last Edit: July 06, 2017, 11:16:28 pm by Pergold »
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Re: The Sad Story of Yuyuko
I'm planing a sequel to this called "Cirno, Marisa, and Yuyuko".
the old guy
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Gender: Male, boring i know.
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Quote from: the old guy on July 05, 2017, 01:28:37 am
Me taking another story and making it about Touhou
They pulled and pulled and pulled, but still Yuyuko stayed in the tunnel.
Yukari, Marisa, and Yuyuko,
The sequel to The Sad Story of Yuyuko
Yukari and Marisa would visit the tunnel where Yuyuko had been shut up.
Yukari would make a peep and say “Hello.”
But Marisa, would be rude and go “Poop, poop, poop, serves you right.”
Poor Yuyuko had no spell cards to answer with, she was hungry; soot and dirt from the tunnel roof had spoiled her clothes and lovely body. She was cold and unhappy, and wanted to come and be in the games again.
Marisa was always a playable character. She was proud of being one of the few magicians strong enough to do it. She was out dealing with an incident with other important people like Reimu Hakurei (and ZUN holding a camera) who had punished Yuyuko. Marisa was seeing how fast she could go, “Hurry, hurry, hurry!” she panted.
“Trickety witch! Trickety witch! Trickety witch!” said ZUN.
Marisa could see Yuyuko's tunnel in front, “In a minute,” she thought, “I'll poop, poop, poop at Yuyuko and rush through the tunnel and out into the open again.”
Closer and closer she came – she was almost there, when crack: “ARGGGH ------------ AHHHHH!” she was in a could of danmaku and went slower and slower.
ZUN stopped the camera.
“What has happened to me?” asked Marisa, “I feel so weak.”
“You got ambushed and pulled a muscle.” said ZUN, “You can't continue any further.”
“Oh dear,” said Marisa, “We were going so nicely too...Look at Yuyuko laughing at me.” Marisa made a face at Yuyuko and fired a master spark, but missed.
Everybody came out to see Marisa. “Humph!” said Reimu, “I never liked these Lunatic spell cards - something always going wrong; send for another character at once.”
While ZUN went to go see who was left, they picked up Marisa and put her on the other side of the path, out of the way.
The only character left was Yukari, “I'll come and try.” she said.
Marisa saw Yukari coming down the path, “It's no use,” she said, “Yukari doesn't know anything about the mini-hakkero.”
Yukari fiddled and fiddled and fiddled and fiddled, but she couldn't work the mini-hakkero. “I told you so.” said Marisa rudely, “Why not give Yuyuko a try?”
“Yes.” said Reimu, “I will.”
“Will you help deal with this incident, Yuyuko?” she asked.
“Yes!” said Yuyuko at once.
So ZUN and Youmu got some food ready; fanboys broke down the brick walls and put down a new path. When she got enough energy, Yuyuko walked out. She was dirty and her mob cap was covered in cobwebs.
“Ooh! I'm so stiff. Ooh! I'm so stiff.” she groaned.
“You'd better have a run to ease your joints, and find your spell cards.” said Reimu.
Yuyuko cam back feeling better and she was put in front.
“I'm ready!” said Yuyuko.
“So am I.” replied Yukari.
“Shoot hard; shoot hard; shoot hard.” puffed Yukari.
“We'll do it; we'll do it; we'll do it.” responded Yuyuko.
“Shoot hard we'll do it; shoot hard we'll do it; shoot hard we'll do it.” they said together.
ZUN's camera jerked and began to move, slowly at first, then faster and faster.
“We've done it together! We've done it together! We've done it together!” said Yukari and Yuyuko.
“You've done it, hooray! You've done it, hooray! You've done it hooray!” sang the fans.
All the fans and characters were excited. Reimu leaned over to the side to wave to Yukari and Yuyuko; but they were going so fast that her bow fell off and was blown into a field where a youkai ate it for lunch.
They never stopped till they reached the Hakurei Shrine at the end of the plot. The fans all said “Thank You” and ZUN promised Yuyuko a redesign.
“Would you like to be dull green and light purple?”
“Yes, please.” said Yuyuko, “Then I'd be like the rest of them.”
Yukari and Yuyuko went home quietly and on their way, went and helped Marisa (ZUN and Reimu's orders) back to her place. All three are now best friends.
Wasn't Yuyuko pleased with her new design. She is very proud of it, as all good Touhou girls are – but she doesn't mind the doujins now, because she knows that best way to keep looking nice is to not run into tunnels, but to ask Youmu for some mind bleach or for Keine to rewrite history so it didn't happen in the first place, when the doujins are over.
Re: Yukari, Marisa, and Yuyuko,
I'm thinking about making this into a series
also yuyuko's design is good enough dude.
Quote from: the old guy on July 05, 2017, 07:45:54 pm
It made more sense in the original story this fic was based off of.
Tengukami
Breaking news. Any season.
I said, with a posed look.
Nickname: Amaterasu
Gender: Androgyne
Merged so that the ongoing series can be all in one thread, as per the posting style of the board.
"Human history and growth are both linked closely to strife. Without conflict, humanity would have no impetus for growth. When humans are satisfied with their present condition, they may as well give up on life."
Quote from: Pergold on July 05, 2017, 08:00:43 pm
What story would that happen to be?
The first story was based off of the Railway Series story "The Sad Story of Henry" and the fic after was based off of its second part "Edward, Gordon, and Henry", its just that any railway references have been removed and the characters replaced by Touhou characters.
Sorry to bump this topic, but...I've made a reading of this story for my brand new channel!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-sEej9db_I
I have also took some liberties with the beginning poem so as to flow better.
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‘Two more boxes to tick’: Arnold’s U-23’s eyeing AFC Championship glory
Graham Arnold says his Australian U-23 side have achieved nothing yet, with qualification for this year's Olympic Games are mere by-product of the overall goal of becoming Asian champions. The young Aussies take on Korea Republic in the semi final of the AFC U-23 Championship
Taggart cherishes ‘massive win’ after executing game plan against Jordan
Goal-scoring hero Adam Taggart said the Caltex Socceroos executed their game plan to perfection in their 1-0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying win over Jordan on Friday [AEDT]. Taggart scored after just 12 minutes in Amman, getting on the end of Jackson Irvine's incisive pass bef
Ryan hails Caltex Socceroos’ culture after significant win over Jordan
Stand-in skipper Mat Ryan hailed the maturity of the Caltex Socceroos after they recorded an historic win in Jordan in FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifying on Friday morning. Adam Taggart's first-half goal was enough to prevail 1-0 in Amman for Australia's first-ever win away agains
Federici's crucial role in Souttar’s Caltex Socceroos call-up
Harry Souttar is quickly becoming a Caltex Socceroos cult hero after his unforgettable start to life in the national side but, if it wasn't for Australian goalkeeper Adam Federici, it might have never happened at all. Federici and Souttar are both on the books of English Champ
Aussies Abroad: Boyle nets again in Hibs' Scottish Cup draw
Martin Boyle continued his goalscoring streak as Hibernian were pegged back twice in a 2-2 Scottish Cup draw with Dundee United. The Socceroos attacker has now netted three goals in his last three games, and five in his last six, since rediscovering his form for the Edinburgh
Aussies Abroad: Sainsbury nets first goal in Israel, Ryan and Mooy held to draw
Trent Sainsbury scored his first goal in 16 months, and his maiden strike for Maccabi Haifa, in a 4-0 win to keep up pace at the top of the Israeli Premier League. The Socceroos defender last scored for PSV Eindhoven in a 4-0 Dutch Cup win against Excelsior in September 2018,
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More than a year after making his Celtic debut, Daniel Arzani completed his comeback from knee surgery to play only his second senior match for the Bhoys. The Socceroos young gun came off the bench in the 85th minute, to replace Aus...sie teammate Tom Rogic, in Celtic's 2-1 away
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A massive 2020 for the Caltex Socceroos begins in March when Graham Arnold's side host Kuwait in Perth. Football Family members, you can secure your seat at HBF Park for the March 26 clash today as Australia continue their journey towards the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022?. CRE
When tickets will be on sale for Caltex Socceroos v Kuwait
The Caltex Socceroos will take their next step towards qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup when they host Kuwait in Perth in March. And tickets for the match ? at Perth's HBF Park on March 26 ? go on sale next week. Football Family members, you can start purchasing ti
Taggart fires Caltex Socceroos to historic victory & big FIFA World Cup qualifying lead
Adam Taggart's sixth Caltex Socceroos goal has given Australia a historic 1-0 away win over Jordan to extend their lead to five points at the top of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying Group B. The 26-year-old striker sparked his country's first-ever away victory over Jordan
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A spot in the AFC U-23 Championship Final and the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is up for grabs as Australia U-23's face Korea Republic U-23's in Wednesday's Semi Final. The winner will go through to the Final of the tournament, as well as book their place at the Summer Olympics i
Glover praises squad as Australia ‘ticks another box’ on the road to Tokyo
Melbourne City FC goalkeeper Thomas Glover has lauded Australia's squad depth at the AFC U-23 Championship Thailand 2020, and urged the side to remain calm and composed leading up to the team's semi-final fixture against either Korea Republic or Jordan on Wednesday. Speaking l
How to watch Australia U-23 in AFC U-23 Championship Semi Final
One more win at the AFC U-23 Championship will punch Australia U-23's ticket to their first Olympic Games in 12 years. Graham Arnold's side head into a Semi Final against Korea Republic knowing that three of the final four at the Thailand-based tournament will be advancing to
Young Socceroos News
Youngsters gather in Canberra for Young Socceroos Talent ID camp
A group of twenty-six aspiring footballers will gather at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra this week for a national team identification camp targeted at pinpointing potential players for the Young Socceroos. 2020 will be an important year for the Young Socce
Young Socceroos romp Chinese Taipei to qualify for 2020 AFC U-19 Championship
The Young Socceroos qualified for the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship after a commanding 5-0 win over Chinese Taipei at the National Stadium in Kaohsiung on Sunday night AEDT. John Roberts struck twice while further goals from Lachlan Brook, an own goal from Karl Hu Josefsson and M
Watch: Live Stream Young Socceroos v Chinese Taipei
The Young Socceroos conclude their qualifying process for next year's AFC U-19 Championship tonight when they take on host-nation Chinese Taipei. After a convincing win over Macau on Friday night, Gary van Egmond's side can secure a ticket to the 2020 AFC U-19 Championship in
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Joeys bow out of FIFA U-17 World Cup™ 2019 with defeat to France
Australia's FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign is over after a 4-0 defeat to France in the Round of 16 on Thursday morning (AEDT). Stade de Reims forward Nathanael Mbuku scored a hat-trick for the two-time champions of the tournament, who booked a quarter final date against Spain.
How to watch the Joeys v France at the FIFA U-17 World Cup™
Knockout football is on the agenda for the Joeys as they take on France in the do-or-die Round of 17 clash at the FIFA U-17 World Cup? 2019. The match kicks off at 10am on Thursday morning AEDT (8pm Wednesday local time) as the young Aussies do battle with the two-time champio
Noah Botic revealed as inaugural recipient of Dylan Tombides Medal
Joeys striker Noah Botic has been revealed as the inaugural recipient of the Dylan Tombides Medal. The 17-year-old Australian youth international was presented with the award in Brazil, as the Joeys prepared for this morning's (AEDT) FIFA U-17 World Cup Round of 16 match again
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Girls’ Generation Talks About Marriage
by Shinhwa LoVe
Girls’ Generation’s Sooyoung was chosen as the member who would most likely get married first.
On January 1, Girls’ Generation appeared on the 11:15 KST broadcasting of MBC’s ‘SNSD’s Romantic Fantasy’ and shared an honest talk about marriage.
On this day, Girls’ Generation chose Sooyoung as one of the members who would get married first. Taeyeon stated the reason, “She has the image of someone who would be most loyal to her family.” Taeyeon also added, “I think Seohyun will also marry early. She has a good housewife type of image.”
Following, the girls stated their opinion on marriage and revealed they would like to get married past their 30s. With that, Sooyoung added, “Let’s have a Girls’ Generation financing operation.” Hyoyeon stated, “Let’s all give money to the first person who gets married.” Yuri expressed with excitement, “Let’s give image-matching gifts to the future children.”
This show helped to promote Girls’ Generation’s new title song, “I Got a Boy.”
Soo Young
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Sonarworks Reference 4 & Standalone
Headphone & Speaker Calibration Software
By Sam Inglis
Sonarworks’ headphone and monitor correction software has spread its wings outside the DAW, and now encompasses more headphone models than ever.
It’s been nearly three years since I first encountered Sonarworks’ Reference software, and it has been an essential part of my life ever since. In fact, Reference has even outlasted the Sony headphones that were supplied with the review copy, and which eventually wore out through daily use! For those who haven’t encountered Reference before, it is a system that applies a detailed EQ curve to the output from your DAW in order to compensate for deficiencies in a specific monitoring chain and environment. Compared with other products that do the same thing, however, it has a unique selling point, in that it’s intended to correct the frequency response of headphones as well as loudspeakers.
Making Corrections
In some ways, correcting headphone frequency response through equalisation is arguably more worthwhile than doing the same with loudspeakers. Problems with speaker-based monitoring are mostly caused by standing waves and other acoustic issues in the room, and while equalisation might improve matters for a single listening position, it can’t properly solve these problems. Nor can EQ address issues that arise from compromises in speaker design, such as port resonance and crossover distortion. By contrast, headphones remove the acoustic environment as a variable in the monitoring chain, so in principle, even a cheap pair of headphones could be equalised to provide a neutral-sounding monitor system as long as it doesn’t suffer from serious distortion or time-domain anomalies — and as long as it’s possible to fathom out what EQ curve to apply!
This challenge is a lot more complex than it might appear at first. Headphone listening is intrinsically unnatural, so to start with, it’s not obvious what sort of response we would actually experience as being ‘flat’ or ‘neutral’. Coming up with a meaningful and repeatable measurement of the frequency response of an individual pair of headphones is likewise anything but straightforward, given the complex interactions that take place between drivers, earcups, skull and ears. Sonarworks have met this challenge very successfully, and the key factor that makes Reference so useful is their proprietary measurement technique, which really does allow it to compensate for frequency-response variation in a way that we perceive as flat.
Going Fourward
Sonarworks offer the choice of buying Reference with an individual calibration file tailored to a specific pair of headphones; and as they’ve measured more and more individual headphones, so they’ve created more and more averaged calibration files. If you don’t want to send your headphones to Latvia to be measured, you can simply load up the appropriate averaged file for that particular model. When we first covered Reference back in SOS May 2015 (you can read the review online at www.soundonsound.com/reviews/sonarworks-reference-3), version 3 was current and the library of averaged files covered only eight models of headphone. This figure has grown steadily, and with the launch of Reference 4, the subject of this review, the library now stands at 101 models. This tally includes pretty much all the current studio models from major manufacturers such as AKG, Audio-Technica, Beyer, Sennheiser, Shure, Sony and Yamaha, plus a good number from the world of hi-fi — noise-cancelling ’phones have even been measured with noise-cancelling both on and off!
The other major change in version 4 is the addition of a zero-latency mode. Whereas the ‘optimum’ setting introduces only a tiny amount of phase shift, and that below 100Hz, the zero-latency mode brings significant phase shift across the spectrum, but does allow you to use Reference whilst tracking.
The Average Guys
When Sonarworks measure a specific pair of headphones, they say that the resulting correction curve will be accurate to within ±0.9dB, whereas the averaged profiles have an accuracy of ±3dB. The upshot of this is that if you have a good pair of headphones and you only use the averaged curve, the effects of Sonarworks’ correction are not nearly as startling as if you apply an individual profile to cheap headphones. I still felt that Reference 4 made a significant difference to the usability of my Oppo PM-3s, even though the correction curve rarely deviates from the flat by more than 3dB; but with even flatter ‘phones such as my Shure SRH1840s, diminishing returns begin to set in. Ultimately, I do think it’s worth shelling out the extra to have your own pair of phones measured, but unless you’re using neutral open-back headphones costing several hundred pounds, the chances are Reference 4 will still make an appreciable difference even when used with the averaged curves. The cheaper the headphones, the more radical its effect, and in many ways, the brilliant thing about Reference is that it really can convert a sub-£100 pair of ’phones into a genuinely neutral and effective monitoring system. Given that the headphone-only version of Reference retails at well under £100, it’s a bargain.
If there’s an area of Reference that perhaps still stands in need of an overhaul, it’s the simulation capabilities. As before, it offers the choice to apply either a neutral frequency response or one derived from a handful of popular playback systems such as Yamaha NS10s, but in contrast to the ever-growing library of headphone correction curves, the number of simulations on offer hasn’t increased at all; nor have Sonarworks explored more adventurous technologies such as crossfeed and HRTF to try to create realistic headphone simulation of speaker listening. Having said that, though, I’d point out that I rarely use the plug-in’s simulation section in any case, and if the reason for its relative neglect is that everyone just prefers to mix on as neutral a system as possible, it’s hard to argue with that!
Version 4 represents evolution rather than revolution, then, but even if you already have a custom profile for your main headphones, the potential advantages of the large library of averaged profiles are obvious. Though it pre-dates the v4 upgrade, Systemwide (see box) is another obvious winner, and the zero-latency option will be useful to anyone whose monitoring limitations cause them to struggle with mic placement and such issues during tracking. I used Reference 3 every day, and I can’t offer a higher recommendation for the new version than to say I’m sure I’ll be doing exactly the same with Reference 4.
The only directly comparable headphone correction plug-in I know of is Toneboosters’ very affordable Morphit, which offers similar capabilities and an even larger range of supported headphones, but without the option to have calibration tailored to a specific pair.
When I reviewed Sonarworks 3, I noted that there are risks and limitations associated with using a plug-in to correct the monitor signal within your DAW. The main risk is that you accidentally leave it active whilst bouncing a mix, thus burning your monitor correction into the signal that everyone will hear; and the main limitation is that monitor correction is not applied to any signal auditioned outside your DAW, so it’s not easy to perform A/B comparisons with material from a media player or streaming service.
As mentioned in that review, there are workarounds for this which involve installing a central sound server on your Mac or PC, but this can be clunky and, in my experience, pretty unreliable. So Sonarworks themselves have come up with an alternative called Standalone, which was introduced as an update to Reference 3 and is included in all versions of Reference 4. Standalone is, in essence, a virtual soundcard that sits between your DAW and the driver for your actual soundcard. Once installed, it mostly stays out of your way, with only a little ‘SW•’ logo in the Mac OS menu bar to remind you of its presence. Clicking on this allows you to switch calibration on or off and choose a calibration profile from the three you’ve most recently used. It also gives you the option to open the main Standalone window, which pretty much replicates the functionality available in the plug-in version. Connect a new audio interface, or select a different one in System Preferences, and a friendly dialogue pops up asking whether you want to apply Standalone correction to its outputs, and if so, which ones.
In practice, it all seems to work smoothly as long as you’re not trying to mix and match sample rates between applications, which understandably tends to put Standalone into a bit of a sulk so that no sound emerges. Compared with the previous arrangement I had, which involved SoundFlower and Apple’s AU Mixer utility, I also missed the ability to insert other plug-ins into the chain — I found it useful to be able to inspect the monitor signal with a spectrum analyser and equalise it prior to hearing it through Reference. All in all, though, it’s a neat and slick solution to a perennial issue with this sort of software.
Now comes with a massive library of averaged responses covering the vast majority of current studio headphones.
Standalone version eliminates many of the practical difficulties associated with using monitor correction plug-ins in a DAW.
Very affordable.
Beyond a certain level of headphone quality, you’ll need individual calibration to make it worthwhile.
Options for simulating other monitor environments haven’t been developed further.
If you work a lot on headphones and you value a neutral monitoring environment, Sonarworks’ Reference 4 is probably the most cost-effective studio investment you can make.
Headphone version €99; upgrade from v3 €19; headphone calibration service €99; Studio Edition including measurement software for speaker correction €249. Prices include VAT.
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Headphone version $99; upgrade from v3 $19; headphone calibration service $99; Studio Edition including measurement software for speaker correction $249.
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National Grid, offshore wind company to bury cables exposed on Block Island
By Mary Ann BraggCape Cod Times
BLOCK ISLAND, R.I. — Orsted offshore wind development company and National Grid have agreed to bury their offshore transmission cables to new and required depths after the cables became exposed in shallow water last spring at a popular beach, according to New Shoreham facilities manager Sam Bird.
“We need it buried to the depth that it should be buried,” Bird said of the two cables that land at Crescent Beach about 100 feet apart.
The town of New Shoreham, which includes all of Block Island, and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council have jurisdiction over aspects of the two cables. The Orsted cable runs from a five-turbine offshore wind farm to the island, and the National Grid cable runs from the island to the mainland.
“Both cables are not buried to their designed burial depths,” Bird said. But what appears to be an unexpected rocky and boulder-filled ocean floor combined with a beach with dynamic accretion and erosion, led to the mainland cable becoming exposed last summer in shallow water, he said. Likewise, the wind farm cable was exposed briefly later last summer, and company officials came immediately to dump sand on it, Bird said.
Currently, neither cable is visible in the water, but in a depth profile in early May, the mainland cable was still not nearly deep enough, he said. “A foot of sand on an easterly-facing beach can disappear in 12 hours in one good storm,” Bird said. “Our sand is extraordinarily fine. We could lose a foot of beach in a heartbeat.”
National Grid intends to protect its mainland cable through the summer by installing buoys and monitoring a no-anchor zone mandated by the Rhode Island council, company spokesman John Lamontagne said. There are no safety concerns through direct or indirect contact, such as swimming, Lamontagne said. Another order from the state council would likely lead to reburial of that portion of the cable via horizontal directional drilling once engineering and design plans are complete, with a late 2020 or early 2021 construction schedule, he said.
Likewise, Orsted is currently designing a plan to reinstall part of its wind farm cable, and is exploring whether there are other methods to ensure the cable is maintained at a proper depth in the long run, company spokeswoman Meaghan Wims said. “We are working closely with the town, the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, and National Grid to deliver the solution expeditiously,” Wims said.
On Monday afternoon, a petition raising issues about Vineyard Wind’s cables that are set to land at Covell Beach in Centerville had 392 signatures. The petition expresses concern about radiation exposure, the health of marine and land life and protection of drinking water. The Vineyard Wind project has in May received approvals from both the Cape Cod Commission and the Barnstable Conservation Commission.
Vineyard Wind intends to bury its cables with the horizontal directional drilling technique, starting at the Covell Beach parking lot and then drilling out to about 1,000 feet offshore, company spokesman Scott Farmelant said. At the beach’s low-water mark, the cables would be buried at about 30 feet, and farther out, where a land-based cable would connect to the main wind farm cable, the depth would be about 5 to 8 feet, Farmelant said.
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Community Safety Partnership
South Cumbria Community Safety Partnership (CSP)
The South Cumbria Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is made up of a mixture of organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors. They work together to reduce crime and provide reassurance to our communities.
The aim of the CSP is to:
reduce crime and provide reassurance to our communities through partnership working between public, private and voluntary sectors
reduce substance misuse, anti-social behaviour and re-offending
encourage partners to make community safety a priority
enable a streamlined and transparent decision making process
establish community priorities through effective consultation with communities and residents
provide a means to improve the quality of life for the residents of the South Cumbria
The CSP will achieve its aims by:
identifying the priorities and targets for inclusion in a Partnership Plan
ensuring task group action plans deliver against agreed outcomes
reviewing and publishing a CSP Partnership Plan
ensuring local priorities are escalated to the Safer Cumbria Board and PCC for Cumbria
CSP minutes and upcoming CSP agendas
To request previous CSP meeting minutes or upcoming agendas please contact partnerships@southlakeland.gov.uk.
The Strategic Assessment
CSPs in England and Wales have to prepare an annual assessment of crime in their area. In Cumbria, this is called the Community Safety Strategic Assessment.
There are summaries for each district council area and the crime statistics show South Lakeland is a very safe place to live, work and explore, with some of the lowest levels of crime in Cumbria.
Statistics, crime data, analysis and information for South Cumbria can be found on The Joint Strategic Needs Assessment.
Crime and Community Safety Strategic Assessment (CCSSA) for 2017 to 2018
CSP plan 2019 to 2020
South Cumbria is already one of the safest places in the country. The Community Safety Partnership Plan aims to make it even safer. The plan has five priorities:
Protecting vulnerable people
Aims: To help safeguard people against being exploited and abused and support those with mental health problems.
Key deliverables:
identify and support vulnerable victims at risk of crime or exploitation
improve the confidence of victims to report hate crime and provide support for victims
we will make victims of crime aware and encourage them to consider using free-to-use restorative justice services
Substance abuse and drug supply
Aims: Raise awareness amongst young people and reduce the number of bad decisions made by improving their decision making.
ATiC project: performances and workshops in ten schools in South Cumbria
fewer young people being involved with drug supply
support retailers and education in relation to underage drinking and proxy sales
Aims: To reduce the number of people affected by alcohol related crime.
work with licensees and partners to reduce alcohol related violence
support victims of violence through partnership working
work with partners to provide education of alcohol misuse
Aims: Protect our communities against domestic abuse through education and support.
increase the reporting of domestic abuse
support victims through joined up partner working
encourage behaviour change of perpetrators through effective schemes
work with young males who have witnessed domestic abuse to stop them becoming offenders
Antisocial behaviour
Aims: To work with the local focus hubs to reduce anti-social behaviour where it occurs.
target vulnerable locations through multi agency intervention
increase public confidence in the ability of partners to deal with crime and anti-social behaviour
support targeted diversionary activities to reduce the likelihood of young people being involved in ASB
CSP activities 2017 to 2019
The CSP organisations deliver a range of initiatives right across our area. The case studies here are about two of the CSP's larger scale projects.
South Lakeland case study
The CSP aims to improve the lives of children and young people through innovative projects. In 2018 the CSP funded a Theatre in Education project with the aim to bring high quality, immersive theatre and workshops to local schools on community safety issues affecting Cumbrian young people.
The resulting production of ‘Ruby’, and associated workshop, was taken to nine schools, with 1,520 audience members in 2018. In addition, two schools were amongst 135 audience members who attended a special performance at the Brewery Arts Centre.
Five schools and 290 pupils also experienced the performance and Q&A via a live stream.
This fast-paced production was based on real life stories and focused on the pressures facing young people. Its aim was to encourage young people to share their experiences with each other to develop resilience.
Feedback was extremely positive: “Really enjoyable to watch while being moving and insightful. It will provide some great opportunities for discussion” said a class teacher.
“The play was the most eye-opening, realistic story I have heard. This has showed me how to help my friends and myself” said a pupil.
The 2019 round of performances will centre around drug use and County Lines activity and how young people can stay safe and make the right choices.
Barrow case study
Egerton Court in Barrow (supported by South Cumbria CSP) is an example of what can be achieved through partnership working. This location was well known for criminality and anti-social behaviour but work by the police also identified that many of the residents were vulnerable people.
In early 2019 a multi-agency welfare hub opened in Egerton Court and now residents can easily access support services and advice, making the area a better place to live for all. Through targeted multi-agency work the number of incidents has steadily reduced.
Contact: Partnerships and Organisational Development (Partnerships)
Email: partnerships@southlakeland.gov.uk
Address: South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DQ
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Coffee Morning Helps Support the Fight Against Cancer
The pupils and teachers at Southwold Primary & Nursery School were delighted to be given the opportunity to miss lessons and enjoy a relaxing drink last Friday morning — but don’t worry, it was all for a good cause.
Since 1990, the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning has helped to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The event has proven to be extremely successful, with more than £200 million being raised over the last 29 years, helping the charity continue the fight against cancer.
This year to raise money for Macmillan, we held a coffee and cake afternoon for parents and carers, followed by an after-school cake sale for the children. Pupils from year 5 and 6 helped with planning and advertising the events, served adults refreshments during the afternoon, and then sold cakes at the after-school event. They worked extremely hard and were rewarded by both events being huge successes, and a grand total of £222.31 being raised!
Mrs Holden-White, Teacher, said: "The year 5 and 6 children have shown great enthusiasm and passion for this fundraising activity and their hard work has certainly paid off as we raised more than £222 for this worthy cause."
Every two minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer. Every two minutes. Macmillan Cancer Support is just one of the fantastic charities that puts so much time and effort into fighting cancer and helping those with the disease.
With millions of people across the UK being affected by cancer every day, Southwold Primary & Nursery School is proud to have made a contribution to the Macmillan Cancer Support cause.
We would like to say a huge thank you to all of the pupils, parents, carers, and teachers who donated, as well as the staff and children who arranged the events and made our fundraising possible.
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Recent changes for self-insurers to be aware of
Dan Decleva
Dan has spent his career advising clients on how to defend claims in the statutory classes, particularly under Victorian law.
Legislative amendments
The WorkSafe Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 (Vic.) introduced to Parliament on 21 March 2017 proposes to amend s 384 of the Workplace Rehabilitation and Injury Compensation Act 2013 (WIRC Act), which deals with the review of self-insurer approval.
The Bill will require self-insurers to notify WorkSafe when the employer's subsidiary ceases to employ all workers and is "intended to improve compliance and awareness of changes to self-insurers' operations that may affect their ongoing approval". It also proposes that current and former Medical Panel members cannot be compelled to give evidence in proceedings. This includes evidence about the reasons for their opinions and their role as Panel members.
The Bill is yet to receive assent but will come into effect before 21 March 2018.
Medical Panel moving office
The office of the Medical Panel will be moving to Level 6 (North Tower), 485 La Trobe Street, Melbourne on 1 May 2017. The postal address, phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. The office will be closed from 21 April 2017 to 28 April 2017 (inclusive) for the move so there may be delays in arranging examinations. During the closure, correspondence can still be sent to info@medicalpanels.vic.gov.au
Changes to the Accident Compensation Conciliation Service
The Accident Compensation Conciliation Service (ACCS) will also be moving on 24 April 2017 to Level 1, 215 Spring Street, Melbourne. The ACCS' postal address, phone numbers and email addresses won't change.
The ACCS has also appointed a seven-person board to provide more accountability, independence and flexibility. Chaired by Julie Ligeti, Global Manager of Public Advocacy at Cochlear Limited and of the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation, the board will also include:
Deputy Chair Meriel O'Sullivan, Director of Redd Consultancy
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Shasta County seeks solutions for jail space
Supervisors want to vet ideas to get additional space to house criminals to improve accountability.
Shasta County seeks solutions for jail space Supervisors want to vet ideas to get additional space to house criminals to improve accountability. Check out this story on redding.com: http://reddingne.ws/2wTbazp
Sean Longoria, Record Searchlight Published 11:06 a.m. PT Aug. 30, 2017 | Updated 4:02 p.m. PT Aug. 30, 2017
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Shasta County officials may soon take an in-depth look at long-term solutions to easing pressure on the packed Shasta County Jail.
“We’ve talked about lots of stuff but what are we actually doing with it?” Shasta County Supervisor Les Baugh said. “That’s what the public is asking for and I think we have to answer that.”
Limited jail space is a decades-old problem for Shasta County but it’s come into sharper focus more recently as the county deals with budget tightening and continued impacts from state prison realignment and other changes in state laws that have reduced punishment for certain crimes.
More: Cuts to Shasta County public safety hitting with new budget
“There’s no doubt in my mind that one of the biggest blockages, one of the biggest problems, is the jail space,” Shasta County Supervisor Leonard Moty said, noting the attitude of a revolving door at the jail has led to little accountability for repeat criminals to seek rehabilitation. “Right now there’s no incentive for them so they don’t want to do anything.”
Also at play are tightening county budgets as revenues remain flat and the recent growing public clamor to address the problem.
“We need answers. Immediate answers. Our families, our businesses, our lives and our community depend on it,” Anje Walfoort told the Board of Supervisors last week as one of a handful who spoke about jail space. “We as a community are eager to work with our leaders to find answers but we are left with nothing. No solutions, only that we don’t have the funds. The same thing we have been hearing for years.”
The board at that meeting decided to address the matter soon, though no date has been set.
“We have to cast some vision. We have to answer the questions. I’m excited maybe people who have these ideas will attend that meeting, whenever it is,” Baugh said.
He also acknowledged residents have come up with many ideas but they need to be vetted.
“There are a ton of thoughts out there but we need information on all of them," Baugh said.
Lack of money, though, remains the key challenge for the county. Supervisor Leonard Moty said the county’s attempts to spur economic activity through a shopping center development at Knighton Road and Interstate 5 and the Moody Flats Rock Quarry were both met with public outcry and never materialized.
Funneling money from existing county departments to the jail also isn’t an option because much of the money the county receives can only go to specific purposes, Moty said.
“There are no other things in the hopper for the county as far as revenue generating opportunities,” Moty said.
Officials last year spent $500,000 on housing inmates outside the county and this year secured another $300,000 from the Community Corrections Partnership, which oversees the distribution of state prison realignment funds, to match the county’s $200,000.
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Community members have also floated ideas to reopen the shuttered sheriff’s detention annex and Crystal Creek camp, both of which housed adult inmates prior to their closures decades ago.
But the annex would require extra staff and Crystal Creek has since changed ownership and fallen into disrepair after it closed in 2013.
More realistic are proposals to convert the jail’s kitchen and laundry facilities into space to house inmates. But those, too, carry extra costs.
“It’s definitely going to be into the millions if not tens of millions of dollars,” to convert the spaces and more ongoing money to staff them, Bosenko said.
“If you’re adding beds you’d likely need additional staffing,” he said.
Bosenko may have another idea in the works, though he’s keeping even the broad strokes well-guarded for now.
“We’re still trying to flesh out the details. The option we’re looking at, is it a viable option?” Bosenko said. “Even if it’s an option, can and will the county finance it?”
Baugh and Moty suggested some type of tax — sales tax, a parcel fee or transient occupancy tax — may be the route to find extra money for jail. But that solution will have to have community support and trust that the money will be used as intended, especially after last year’s overwhelming defeat of Measure D, Redding’s half-cent sales tax hike.
“I think if it comes from local government only, it’s an automatic failure,” Baugh said. “It still has to begin with the community.”
Cost to house Shasta County inmates
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Spiritual Awakening Process
romantic relationship
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Surviving the awakening
Permission, Forgiveness, and Relationships
I am still exploring the topic of spiritual relationships. I'm also still exploring exactly what "spiritual relationship" means. In general, what I mean is that both people have a deeper sense of service to the world around them and a focus on how they are in relationships with the divine and with themselves as well as their romantic partner.
Lately, I feel brand new to everything, and I'm shaking out exactly what I'm feeling and how I'm moving through life. The things that attracted me before don't have as much hold now, and I feel like I'm getting all kinds of new attention, feelings, and people in my life. I'm sorting things out at this point and working on getting my arms around it all.
Permission & Invitation
One of the things that has become increasingly important is permission. A lot of dating has been set up in this paradigm of the hunter stalking some chick, knocking her out, and dragging her back to his cave. Seriously, if you hang around a bar for awhile, you'll see just how primitive "modern courtship" can be. But the more I move through my own spiritual process, the more useless something like that becomes. It's not that you aren't assertive in finding someone for a romantic relationship, it's just that the importance grows considerably of how two people invite each other into each other's lives and give permission to one another to be in certain spaces. This of course predicates a lot of communication.
Spiritual relationship acknowledges that there will be a lot of intense moments of union and a lot of intense moments in general. I've found that the more open two people can be, the more issues and problems move into two people's awareness. In some ways, this type of relationship is expected to get messy. Where a lot of times romantic relationship gets idealized, I think an authentic spiritual relationship ends up in the mud a lot more, and both people know it. This is where forgiveness as a practice becomes critical. You both know that you're heading for the dirt, and you'll both be upset. But to practice continual forgiveness as one of you or both of you work something out becomes one of the saving graces of this type of relationship. Then it lets you move back into those higher energy states, where we all want to go anyway.
I am also finding in myself that I move into relationship more from the space of curiosity than anything else. My levels of attraction to women ebb and flow, but moving from curiosity is a whole other thing. To me, it's this element of child-like play that is maturing and evolving in different areas of my life. It largely is getting igniting from the subtle energies that I may feel from someone. It's like a part of me says, "What's this?" It's really kind of fun and beautiful, and since it feels that way, I'm interested in seeing how I bring curiosity more fully into my relationships.
All-in-all, I feel different, and I don't fully know what to make of myself. I feel very solid in many regards, and I really don't know what's going to happen next. I'm very much in a period of rest and recharge, but at the same time, I feel like a whole new segment has just opened up in my life. I feel like I've only been operating on this script for a week and a half, so I'm sure that my perceptions around it all will vastly change as I get to understand what this new energy is that is moving through my life.
I welcome your thoughts and comments as always.
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The Seedy Saga of Root Boy Slim
Tom DiVenti
He was a rock & roll god of the blues and beyond.
If you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time it seems only right to make the best of a bad situation. Like the old saw if someone pisses on you, make Lemonade. This could be the mystical equation that spawned Root Boy Slim. A multifaceted man of many contradictions. Root Boy Slim was born Foster Mackenzie III in North Carolina in 1944 at the peak of WWII. Coming of age when the Korean War bled into the Cold War with Russia, Vietnam and the turbulent 60s. He grew up near the cradle of democracy. Hanging out around Silver Spring, Bethesda and Chevy Chase. Graduating from Yale with George W. Bush as an unwelcomed classmate.
A bad acid trip landed him in the looney bin of St. Elizabeth's hospital where he was diagnosed as schizoid and remained heavily medicated. The reason for this straightjacket reality intermission was an attempt to climb the White House fence. He was apprehended by the Secret Service running across the rose garden lawn. When questioned he replied he was "searching for the center of the universe." That's the last place I would look, but hey, it was the late 60s. Weird events and crazy stuff was happening all the time. It was reported he may have pissed on the Pentagon, an act of civil disobedience, later becoming subject matter fodder for one of his tunes. Many Root Boy Slim songs are autobiographical.
I really cannot remember the first time I witnessed Root Boy Slim & the Sex Change Band w/ the Rootettes. A far cry from a spinoff group the likes of The Ronettes or Rayettes, this Memphis swamp boogie blues band was an Ala Carte spoof parody of Little Feat or Allman Brothers, a perverted personification of funkified farce. Root Boy always had top notch musicians backing his messed up persona. Called the Lenny Bruce of the Blues. Or the Prince of Puke, a moniker he shared by Baltimore’s native son, John Waters. Root Boy Slim hails from the vocal school of such golden throats as Captain Beefheart and Tom Waits. Just another white dude trying to sound like Howlin' Wolf. Like Mick and Keith's love affair with Muddy Waters. Little Richard's claim of Rock monarchy or Jerry Lee Lewis playing the devils music. Root Boy Slim was one of a kind. Such notable luminary performers as Rev. Billy C. Wertz or Mojo Nixon might belly up to the bar with Weird Al Yankovic and Roger Miller to see the likes of a Root Boy Slim. Invite James Brown and Ray Charles, Zappa and Dr. Demento to the mix and turn it up.
My first Root Boy Slim sighting was either the Psyche Delly in Bethesda, Md. or The Marble Bar in Baltimore. The reason I can't recall which is which was because it was the 70s. I saw Root Boy at both venues on two closely consecutive nights. Unlike the 60s where nobody remembers anything the 70s were a series of blackouts and hallucinations that blended together and burned scars into one long bumpy night, straight to the soul of rock & roll. To say I was a rabid fan is an under-statement. I was a Root Boy Slim fanatic. His songs were the mindless mantra of my wasted years. In retrospect they weren't as fucked up as you might imagine. I somehow survived all the chaos and confusion of punk and funk, disco, rap, Christian rock, new country music and everything else that stunk. The thrills, chills and strange pills of a generation out of control. How we made it through the baptism by fire, I have no clue. Too many didn't make it including Root Boy Slim.
He died in his sleep at 48 in 1993. His act caught up with him. Or maybe he was between the acts with a shtick that was wearing thin as the years loomed larger than a beer bellied drunk dancing the polka. Or his patented dance, "The Gator": a dance that involved getting down on the barroom floor and crawling around while wearing ZOOM or ROOT sunglasses. It was dumb and senseless drunken high as fuck crazy people fun. To see Root Boy Slim live on a good night was a spiritual revelation. An epiphany of epic proportions. Sheer poetic tragicomedy, sacrilegious ceremony plus a burlesque vaudevillian cartoon show. Root Boy Slim defied conventional rock blues spectacles. He was a show unto himself. If it was all just an act he fooled me and was a master at deception. Shoving the entire country of South America up his nose, his head was the Fort Knox of blow.
As an eyewitness to Root Boy's Olympian stamina, consuming illicit drugs and alcohol only fueled his onstage antics. I watched him once at a gig as he waited to go on backstage. A young suburbia fan offered up a taste of his personal stash, a folded paper bindle of coke. Root exclaimed, "Lemme see dat!", shoving the entire pile of powder up his snout. Licking the paper clean, he handed back the empty crumpled scrap and thanked them for their sacrifice, like a caricature of Elvis Presley: “Thank You, Thank You very much.” This was commonplace in those heady bar gig days of yore. Not at all unusual from the stage of the 8 x10 club in South Baltimore to the D.C. National Mall "Smoke In " festival. He was the ultimate court jester of the counterculture. The way he delivered his punchline lyrics with a deadpan stare. Like his hit song, boogie till ya puke, a blues man of tongue in cheek. Every line delivered a one, two knockout head butt of laughter.
So many hilarious songs on albums like Dog Secrets: songs about Inflatable Dolls, Mrs. Paul's fish sticks and cowboys out in the sun too long. Dog Secrets featured a cover photo of the Root whispering in a dogs ear. A flip on the Victor music dog listening to an antique Victrola. Or Don't Let This Happen To You with a pic of an introspective aging Root Boy Slim holding a human skull to his gone gray bearded cheek. It's best to start from the beginning with 1978's Root Boy Slim & The Sex Change Band w/ The Rootettes. Work your way through the discography to Root 6. His final masterpiece. I listened to that so much I had the jukebox guy at the Right Bank bar in Brooklyn install it so we could play it all the time.
He was a rock & roll god of the blues and beyond. A cartoon clown of himself as Root Boy Slim. In the picture above is Root Boy Slim with David Franks, his sometime purported song writing partner and old friend. Outrageous behavior, outlandish costumes, and hysterical song lyrics were his forte. He was as unpredictable as the weather. Some nights he appeared on stage barefoot in cutoff shorts and a dirty t-shirt with the name Numero Uno emblazoned across the front. Mumbling like Bob Dylan on an off night. It was always a tough crowd. Either way Root Boy Slim is worth a listen. Once you start to boogie, try not to puke.
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MOVIES: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker - News Roundup *Updated 11th December 2019*
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“We’re all in this. ‘Til the end.” See @StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker in theaters December 20. Get your tickets: (Link in Bio)
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New Promotional Photos
21st October 2019 - Final Trailer
28th September 2019 - Promotional Artwork
26th August 2019 - Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker | D23 Special Look
24th August 2019 - New Poster
Check out the new poster for Star Wars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker that debuted at #D23Expo. See the film in theaters December 20. pic.twitter.com/FUSZaGQZE6
— Star Wars (@starwars) August 24, 2019
Other highlights: Rey and Kylo lightsaber fighting on a rocky cliff with waves crashing around them in the water below. Rey using the force to send her lightsaber flying trough all of these trees (slicing them all) as it whirls around. #D23Expo
— Eric Goldman (@TheEricGoldman) August 24, 2019
22nd May 2019 - BTS Set Video
12th April 2019 - Teaser Trailer + Titled Revealed
15th February 2019 - Filming Wraps
It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography on Episode IX. There is no adequate way to thank this truly magical crew and cast. I’m forever indebted to you all. pic.twitter.com/138AprtFuZ
— JJ Abrams (@jjabrams) February 15, 2019
13th September 2018 - Greg Grunberg Joins Cast
EXCLUSIVE: Greg Grunberg has been set to return for Star Wars: Episode IX, the final installment of the trilogy. Grunberg has been such a good luck charm for director J.J. Abrams going back to Felicity, Alias and Lost, that even when it appears his character didn’t make it, he’s not off the boards. Grunberg’s role here isn’t being disclosed, but he played the ace X wing fighter pilot Snap Wexley in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and things didn’t appear to end well for him in the battle above D’Qar.
28th August 2018 - Matt Smith Joins Cast
Sources tell Variety that “The Crown” star Matt Smith is joining “Star Wars: Episode IX,” which is currently in production in the U.K. It’s unknown at this time whether the “Doctor Who” alum will be on the side of the rebels or the evil empire.
24th August 2018 - Dominic Monaghan Joins Cast
EXCLUSIVE: Dominic Monaghan is joining the cast of Star Wars: Episode IX, Not sure what role he will be playing, but he’s set, and it reunites him with J.J. Abrams, with whom he did the ABC series Lost.
“The galaxy far far away has had almost as much influence as the one I live in, so I am delighted to be involved,” Monaghan said.
24th August 2018 - Set Photos
You can see more photos here and here.
27th July 2018 - Cast Announced
RETURNING AND NEW CAST MEMBERS WILL JOIN TOGETHER FOR THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE SKYWALKER SAGA.
Star Wars: Episode IX will begin filming at London’s Pinewood Studios on August 1, 2018. J.J. Abrams returns to direct the final installment of the Skywalker saga. Abrams co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Terrio.
Returning cast members include Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, and Billie Lourd. Joining the cast of Episode IX are Naomi Ackie and Richard E. Grant, who will be joined by veteran Star Wars actors Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, and Billy Dee Williams, who will reprise his role as Lando Calrissian.
The role of Leia Organa will once again be played by Carrie Fisher, using previously unreleased footage shot for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. “We desperately loved Carrie Fisher,” says Abrams. “Finding a truly satisfying conclusion to the Skywalker saga without her eluded us. We were never going to recast, or use a CG character. With the support and blessing from her daughter, Billie, we have found a way to honor Carrie’s legacy and role as Leia in Episode IX by using unseen footage we shot together in Episode VII.”
Composer John Williams, who has scored every chapter in the Star Wars saga since 1977’s A New Hope, will return to a galaxy far, far away with Episode IX.
Star Wars: Episode IX will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Michelle Rejwan, and executive produced by Callum Greene and Jason McGatlin. The crew includes Dan Mindel (Director of Photography), Rick Carter and Kevin Jenkins (Co-Production Designers), Michael Kaplan (Costume Designer), Neal Scanlan (Creature and Droid FX), Maryann Brandon and Stefan Grube (Editors), Roger Guyett (VFX Supervisor), Tommy Gormley (1st AD), and Victoria Mahoney (2nd Unit Director).
Release is scheduled for December 2019.
Keri Russell has just closed her deal to join the cast of #StarWars: Episode IX: https://t.co/UWwu6YT31K pic.twitter.com/FjndqhyDaB
— Variety (@Variety) July 27, 2018
The reason Keri Russell's name wasn’t on the cast list: she hadn’t signed her deal by the time the studio wanted the news to go out today via StarWars.com. Deadline hears though that she has now officially inked for the unknown role, and that she will be in the finale of the Skywalker Saga movies that has a December 20, 2019 release date.
9th July 2018 - Billy Dee Williams Returning
Billy Dee Williams is returning to a galaxy far, far away.
The actor, who famously played the galactic gambler Lando Calrissian, will reprise the role for Star Wars: Episode IX, the next Star Wars installment from Lucasfilm.
Chatter about Williams joining the production, which begins later this summer, increased in recent days when the actor bowed out of an upcoming sci-fi and pop culture convention citing a conflict with a movie schedule. Sources confirm to The Hollywood Reporter that Williams will indeed be returning to the Star Wars big screen for the first time since 1983’s Return of the Jedi. The character made his suave debut in Empire Strikes Back.
6th July 2018 - Keri Russell in Talks to Join Cast
Sources tell Variety that the “Felicity” alum is in early talks to join J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars: Episode IX,” which Abrams is writing and directing. Russell and Abrams last collaborated on 2006’s “Mission: Impossible III.”
The role calls for action-heavy fight scenes. Russell has shown her ability to perform tough stunts in projects like FX’s “The Americans,” “Mission: Impossible,” and “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.”
Abrams and Lucasfilm execs met with several actresses for the role in the past two months and settled on Russell right before the Fourth of July holiday. Abrams will likely cast two more actors by the time the film begins production at the end of the month. Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Adam Driver are all expected to return.
7th March 2018 - John Williams to Stop Scoring Star Wars
John Williams has no doubt that Star Wars films will go on indefinitely now that the franchise is owned by Disney, but it sounds like he's over scoring them.
The iconic 86-year-old composer recently told radio station KUSC that he planned to score the upcoming Episode IX, but then he wants to be done.
"We know J.J. Abrams is preparing one now for next year that I will hopefully do for him, and I look forward to it," Williams said. "It will round out a series of nine and be quite enough for me."
Williams also revealed that his new favorite character is Rey, played by Daisy Ridley. And when he was asked to score The Last Jedi, the first question he had for producer Kathleen Kennedy was whether would Ridley return.
"She said yes, so I said yes," Williams said.
12th September 2017 - Release Date Moved
Star Wars: Episode IX is scheduled for release on December 20, 2019. pic.twitter.com/rDBqmuHX89
— Star Wars (@starwars) September 12, 2017
12th September 2017 - J.J. Abrams to Write and Direct Star Wars: Episode IX
J.J. Abrams, who launched a new era of Star Wars with The Force Awakens in 2015, is returning to complete the sequel trilogy as writer and director of Star Wars: Episode IX. Abrams will co-write the film with Chris Terrio. Star Wars: Episode IX will be produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Abrams, Bad Robot, and Lucasfilm.
“With The Force Awakens, J.J. delivered everything we could have possibly hoped for, and I am so excited that he is coming back to close out this trilogy,” said Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy.
5th September 2017 - Rian Johnson Might Return to Direct
EXCLUSIVE: Put Rian Johnson atop the short list of directors who might replace the recently departed Colin Trevorrow in Star Wars: Episode IX. Insiders said that nothing is done yet, but that prospect is certainly in the air right now. The Looper helmer fit seamlessly into the LucasFilm machine, which is no small feat given the number of star directors who’ve been chewed up and spat out under the “creative difference” line in exiting Star Wars movies. Deadline was first to tell you that Ron Howard was top choice to replace Lord & Miller as director of the Han Solo spinoff movie, and that came to pass. If Johnson, who directed the December 15 launching Star Wars: The Last Jedi, does in fact come back to take the reins of the next movie, it would somehow seem like destiny. When Deadline revealed that the Looper helmer was being hired to take on Star Wars, the original intention was for him to direct two movies. Stay tuned. It might come to pass.
We’ve now seen the Jurassic World helmer Trevorrow follow Phil Lord and Chris Miller out the door, which followed the previous exit of Josh Trank. And the sort of exit of Gareth Edwards, who completed principal photography on the spinoff Rogue One, but it is the worst kept secret in Hollywood that Tony Gilroy supervised the directing of the re-shoots that put Rogue One back on track as another billion dollar grossing Star Wars film.
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5th September 2017 - Colin Trevorrow Departs as Director
Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually chosen to part ways on Star Wars: Episode IX. Colin has been a wonderful collaborator throughout the development process but we have all come to the conclusion that our visions for the project differ. We wish Colin the best and will be sharing more information about the film soon.
1st August 2017 - Jack Thorne to Rewrite Script
Jack Thorne, the British scribe who wrote the upcoming Julia Roberts-Jacob Tremblay movie Wonder, has been tapped to work on the Star Wars installment that is to be directed by Colin Trevorrow.
Trevorrow and his writing partner Derek Connolly wrote the most recent draft of the script and were working off a treatment by Rian Johnson, who wrote and directed Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the eighth installment of the sci-fi fantasy that opens December 15.
Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Oscar Isaac are expected to return – but you never know who a Star Wars movie may kill off so don’t get too comfortable – with the installment eyeing a production start in January 2018.
25th April 2017 - Release Date Revealed
The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm announced today two major upcoming release dates.
Star Wars: Episode IX is now set for release on May 24, 2019. Directed by Colin Trevorrow, the film will close out the third Star Wars trilogy.
In addition, the fifth chapter of the Indiana Jones series is now confirmed for a July 10, 2020 release. Both Steven Spielberg, director of every Indiana Jones film, and star Harrison Ford will return.
14th April 2017 - Carrie Fisher Won't Appear
EXCLUSIVE: Lucasfilm President Kathy Kennedy says Carrie Fisher will NOT be in @StarWars Episode 9 as General Leia. #SWCO #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/gxH80QteYb
— Good Morning America (@GMA) April 14, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: @StarWars: #TheLastJedi director @rianjohnson says "last Jedi" is SINGULAR in his mind. pic.twitter.com/F1RYJgUsA4
EXCLUSIVE: @StarWars director @rianjohnson says Rey's parentage will absolutely be addressed in #TheLastJedi. #SWCO pic.twitter.com/wgupPzYDkB
7th April 2017 - Carrie Fisher to Appear via Recent Footage Says Todd Fisher
Thanks to DarthLocke4 for the heads up.
After months of speculation about Carrie's future in the sci-fi saga, Todd has revealed that Disney bosses want to bring Princess Leia back for Episode IX. And he said he and Carrie's daughter, Billie Lourd, have granted the studio rights to use recent footage for the finale. It is understood that CGI will not be used to recreate Leia.
“Both of us were like, ‘Yes, how do you take her out of it?’ And the answer is you don't,” said Fisher, as he attended the opening night gala of the TCM Film Festival in Los Angeles, celebrating “In the Heat of the Night.”
“She’s as much a part of it as anything and I think her presence now is even more powerful than it was, like Obi Wan — when the saber cuts him down he becomes more powerful. I feel like that's what's happened with Carrie. I think the legacy should continue.”
To what extent Leia will figure in to the storyline is not clear. “I’m not the only part in that equation, but I think the people deserve to have her,” said Fisher. “She's owned by them.”
And he said he had total faith in the filmmakers to “do great things.”
“You don't mess with this legacy,” he said. “It would be like rewriting the Bible. To me, Star Wars is the holy grail of storytelling and lore and you can't mess with it.”
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17th August 2015 - Colin Trevorrow to Direct
Today at D23, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn announced that writer-director Colin Trevorrow will direct Star Wars: Episode IX, which is set for release in 2019.
While production won’t begin for a few years, Trevorrow is heading to Lucasfilm this year to begin working with artists and his fellow Star Wars directors. “Colin is someone I’ve been interested in working with ever since I saw Safety Not Guaranteed,” says Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “The power of that film paired with the enormous success of Jurassic World speaks volumes about his abilities both as a storyteller and skilled filmmaker. We are thrilled to have such an incredible talent as Colin join our family and step into the Star Wars universe.”
Trevorrow states “This is not a job or an assignment. It is a seat at a campfire, surrounded by an extraordinary group of storytellers, filmmakers, artists and craftspeople. We’ve been charged with telling new stories for a younger generation because they deserve what we all had—a mythology to call their own. We will do this by channeling something George Lucas instilled in all of us: boundless creativity, pure invention and hope.”
Star Wars: Episode IX will conclude the third trilogy of Star Wars movies that begins with Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 18, 2015.
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Software publishing revenue in France 2011-2023
Published by Philipp Huhn, Nov 22, 2019
The French software publishing market stands among the top five markets in the European region with 16.3 billion U.S. dollars sales in 2018. The demand from banking, insurance and finance sectors are likely to drive the industry revenue over the next few years, with revenues reaching almost 20 billion U.S. dollars by 2023. Notably, the top 20 companies in the segment accounted for more than 70% of the revenues in 2016, with the rest shared by over 20,000 companies.
Computer gaming market getting traction
The robust increase in gaming platform options, such as mobile, console and PC in the country, is resulting in wider demographic penetration with people of all ages now indulging in computer games. As such, France leads the European region with the highest share of computer gamers as cited in a recent survey conducted by Ipsos Group S.A. and Interactive Software Federation of Europe (ISFE). Although it accounts for a minor share in the overall software publishing market, a slow but continuous growth is expected in the gaming segment over the short to medium term. Notably, the sales of virtual PC software and mobile based gaming accounted for maximum share among all revenue segments during 2013-2017.
Ile-de-France has the maximum number of software publishers
Sopra Steria with more than 3.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2016 revenue emerged as the highest grossing software company in France followed by Dassault Systems and GFI Informatique, all of which are headquartered in Paris. Therefore unsurprisingly, the Ile-de-France region is home to around 60% of the top software companies in the country.
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Built to Lloyds Classification, Lady Moura has been used as a private family residence and has undergone meticulous maintenance, resulting in short refit periods - the longest being a seven-month stay at her original builders, Blohm & Voss, in 2017 for a new hull repaint. Other recent updates include a rebuild of her generators and engines between 2018-2019, as well as new teak decks, refurbished crew and technical spaces. Her excellent condition is due to her advanced remote monitoring system which allows for condition-based maintenance, real-time troubleshooting and low operating expenses.
Up to 26 guests can be accommodated for on board across her seven decks, one of which is a dedicated full-beam owner's deck which includes six staterooms with ensuites finished in marble covering a total of 2,600-square-metres. The interior decor covers Lady Moura's lounges with deep-cushioned sofas and regal dining rooms with indulgent, yet functional, finishes and the furnishings.
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Technology in the Classroom: Best Storytelling Tools
By: Jacqui Murray
A digital story is a series of images connected with text and/or a narrated soundtrack -- captured by a digital device such as an iPad or smartphone -- that uses technology in the classroom to tell a story. It can be fiction, non-fiction, narrative, biographic, expository, or even poetry. Think of Ken Burns' “The Civil War,” or Colin Low's “City of Gold.” Because of its multimedia approach and appealing blend of text, color, movement, sound, and images, digital storytelling via technology in the classroom has fast become one of the most popular writing exercises in schools.
According to Center for Digital Storytelling, there are seven elements critical to a good digital story:
Point of View -- What is the perspective of the author?
Dramatic Question -- A key question that keeps the viewer's attention and will be answered by the end of the story.
Emotional Content -- Serious issues that come alive in a personal and powerful way and connects the audience to the story.
Voice -- Personalize the story with the author's unique writing style to help the audience understand the context.
Soundtrack -- Music or other sounds that support and embellish the story.
Economy -- Using just enough content to tell the story without overloading the viewer.
Pacing -- The rhythm of the story and how slowly or quickly it progresses.
These elements are the goal and may not be included in the first digital story written by a kindergartner, but by middle school, using the vast swath of multimedia technology in the classroom tools available in digital storytelling, students will have no problem including all elements.
Writing a digital story includes five basic steps:
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Share and reflect on the completed story.
These five steps are stepping stones for beginners and critical to experienced storytellers.
There are so many online options for digital storytelling, rarely is there a student who can't find a webtool that fits his communication style. Here are nine of the most popular. Try them all and then let students pick the one that works best for them:
Technology in the Classroom: Adobe Voice
Free; iOS
Adobe Voice is an easy-to-use digital storytelling app for iPads. It integrates text, images, royalty-free clip art, background music, and the students' own artwork into a story they tell and then renders it as a movie to be shared easily through the cloud. As the name implies, the storytelling revolves around the student's own voice. While it lacks many of the bells and whistles of more sophisticated digital storytelling tools, it includes everything necessary to relay exciting, creative stories.
Use Adobe Voice to teach all aspects of writing nontraditionally -- without the need for pen and paper. This is a great way for writing-challenged students to learn about plot, setting, characters, domain-specific vocabulary, evidence, and the habits of close reading in a non-text way.
Google Storybuilder
Free; web
Google Storybuilder tells a story with text and music through the eyes of specific individuals. No login is required, but students can register with their Google accounts. Start by adding two or more characters and then type the story as it unfolds through their eyes. Only text is available (no other multimedia options such as images or video), so students must focus on language, vocabulary, and writing techniques. As each character “Talks,” it looks on the screen as though they are editing the story in Google Docs as part of a collaborative exercise. When the second character takes over, they may delete what's written and/or add to the manuscript with their own thoughts. When done editing, students can add music from an included royalty-free library. The finished story is shared as an animated video of the typing experience, including the clickity-clack of the keyboard. Sound confusing? It's actually fast and easy to use and enormously fun for students to watch the completed video of the typing and editing process. This is easy enough for even young students (though keyboarding knowledge is essential).
Use Google Storybuilder as a focused way for students to write-edit-rewrite manuscripts and gain an early understanding of the concept of “Point of view.”
Freemium; mobile app
With Puppet Pals, students add their voiceover to a selected cast of characters (only one available with the free version) and animate them to tell a story. The paid version provides additional characters and more storytelling options, but the free version allows for a great deal of flexibility in the writing process as well as an authentic expression of student ideas.
This is a great visual way to act out experiences, teach lessons, share how-tos, make public service announcements, and tell a story from different points of view. It can be used not only for fiction, but narrative, argumentative, and expository writing exercises.
Free for educators; web and mobile app
Storybird is a gorgeous collection of high-quality artwork that has inspired more than 5 million learners to write, from kindergarten up. Students pick an artistic theme for their story, then add text to as many pages as they'd like. Once finished, the story is saved as a booklet that can be shared via a link, printed, or embedded in class blogs or websites. Besides saving their own masterpieces, students can view the works of other students in the walled garden of their private Storybird library. The site works on most digital devices and is Common Core-aligned.
Storybird inspires both fiction and non-fiction writing through the use of images. It also reinforces speaking and listening skills as students comment appropriately on the work of classmates.
Storykit
Storykit makes it easy for beginners to tell stories with photos, text, personal drawings, and audio. Each page is created individually using images from the camera roll, the optional addition of audio, and then curated into a link that can be shared with others or uploaded to the Storykit server and made available to all users.
Use Storykit for novice writers to reinforce the importance of varied media in stories. It's also an effective tool to narrate any sort of pictures (life cycle, historic events, or even the biography of famous inventors).
Tellagami
Freemium; iOS
With Tellagami, students create a 30-second story using an animated avatar (called a gami) that moves and talks in response to a recording of the student's own words (added via voice or keyboard). After customizing the gami's appearance and emotions, it is placed in a background selected from the camera roll, taken with the device camera, or hand-drawn directly onto the screen. Finally, the audio overlay is added. When completed, it can be saved to the camera roll or shared via e-mail or a variety of social media options. This app is well-suited for students who don't particularly like a visual recording of themselves. The cartoon character makes it easier to communicate required information without what is -- for some -- the embarrassment of seeing themselves on video.
Since there are no options for adding images or text, it is an easy-to-use and quick presentation method. This can include an introduction, a book review for the classroom library, an argument on a particular topic, or a class debate.
Fee; web or iOS
VoiceThread is an interactive, cloud-based slideshow approach to digital storytelling that can share images, documents, videos, voice, and more. It's intuitive to use, as simple as adding the media you desire with the click of a button and a drag-drop from your digital device. Once published, viewer comments are appended via typing, audio, or video. As students comment, they can draw on the screen and/or add other documents (images, files, and more) to better explain what's being said. When completed, it's saved as a video and can be shared in a wide variety of methods.
This is one of the most powerful digital storytelling tools, allowing users to share a wide variety of media in support of their story, narrative, documentary, or argument. Because VoiceThread welcomes comments, it is a great way to generate conversation on a topic and practicing speaking/listening skills.
Zimmertwins at School
Freemium; web
Zimmertwins at School is the education side of the popular Zimmertwins, an animated, Web-based, movie-making site based on two 12-year-olds who have psychic powers. Students make animated short films using these predetermined characters including expressions, actions, backgrounds, customized dialogue, and text to turn these into original stories on almost any topic. Students can even add speech bubbles and transitional words (such as “Meanwhile ...”) to frames which makes this option the closest to a comic book of all. Through the dashboard, teachers can manage student activity and restore lost passwords.
This is a great first step in using animation and movies for digital stories. Because many of the pieces are prescribed, it is best for creative writing and short stories.
Zooburst
Freemium; web and iOS
Zooburst is an augmented reality, 3D, pop-up storytelling site for mobile and web-based devices. Students write their multipage story on a draggable canvas and then add scalable, customizable pop-up characters and pieces (from the site collection or uploaded from the local computer) to enhance the message. Completed stories can be shared as an augmented reality book (through a clever few steps that you won't have any trouble completing), on the site server, or embedded into blogs, websites, or wikis with the embed code.
This is the only site on this list that includes 3D and augmented reality. As such, it will become a favorite of students for not just digital storytelling, but language, vocabulary use, and reading classmate stories.
However you start the use of digital storytelling in your classroom, just start! It will change the way students think of writing.
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There was a time when your choice of racing games on the Nintendo Switch was limited to the magnificent Mario Kart 8: Deluxe and the futuristic F-Zero-inspired FAST RMX. Over the past few weeks, however, we’ve seen a spate of new racing game releases ported to Nintendo’s hybrid console, including Rocket League, Mantis Burn Racing and MXGP 3. There’s still more to come too, as Vector Unit has announced that its acclaimed water racer Riptide GP: Renegade will be making a splash on Nintendo Switch on December 7th. Available worldwide on the Nintendo eShop, it will be sold for $9.99 (£7.40).
Harking back to retro water racers like Jet Moto and Hydro Thunder, Riptide GP: Renegade features fun fast-paced racing with realistic dynamic water physics and splash effects. During races, you can also perform various stunts using the analogue sticks.
For the Nintendo Switch version, players will be able to compete in cross-platform eight-player online races against both Switch and Steam players. Riptide GP: Renegade also supports local split-screen multiplayer against four players which has been optimised for Nintendo Switch. In addition, Riptide GP: Renegade features a deep career mode and vehicle customisation.
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Italian-based development team Milestone has released a new trailer for Monster Energy Supercross – The Official Videogame 3 which showcases the game’s new features. Entitled “Be One Of Us” the tongue-in-cheek trailer highlights the new features of the officially licensed two-wheeled racer through the medium of song. The trailer mentions the addition of a new […]
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Why your Internet service provider wants to nix all-you-can-eat data buffets
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The next time you’re snuggled up in bed for a marathon viewing of Breaking Bad or House of Cards, an extra set of eyes may be watching you, counting the bits of data that stream to your TV—and soon they could be charging you extra for all that streaming video.
This is no mere dystopian fantasy: If you’re a data-heavy user fond of Netflix, Pandora, and YouTube, chances are good that your bit-gobbling ways are coming under increasing scrutiny from your Internet service provider, and in the near future you may find yourself paying a premium for all those massive downloads and data streams.
Earlier this month, Comcast expanded market trials of its “metered” broadband plans, and analysts say it’s only a matter of time before all U.S. carriers join their European counterparts in charging heavy data users a premium for their consumption. In essence, your Internet use will be treated like your electricity or water use: You’ll begin paying for exactly what you use, and “all you can eat” plans will disappear.
“The downside of metered broadband for most consumers in the United States is that we’ve never been metered.”
Over the past few years, AT&T, Comcast, and Time Warner have experimented with data caps and broadband metering to some extent. Time Warner kicked off the trend with an attempt in 2009 to cap customers at 5GB per month in exchange for a $5 rate cut, and was soundly rebuked by the marketplace.
Comcast has since experimented with a similar plan on an opt-in basis in select markets, while simultaneously testing tiered data caps based on the speed of service a customer buys. In recent weeks Comcast has expanded the program to new trial markets in Huntsville and Mobile, Alabama. Meanwhile, AT&T has already adopted usage caps for its residential customers.
As we get more and more of our entertainment, such as the Netflix show ‘Derek,’ from the Internet, we may have to start watching our broadband usage closely. Your ISP probably will be.
In response to vocal outrage from consumers, the big ISPs have hesitated to roll out new metered billing plans nationwide. Still, say industry watchers, the clampdown is coming.
“It’s like boiling a frog,” says Karl Bode, editor of DSLReports, which closely monitors the broadband industry. “Carriers are slowly expanding trials and experiments—first voluntary—in order to make meters, caps, and overages standard for everyone. Unless you’re willing to pay significantly, significantly more.”
What is it, and should you care?
Buying broadband service used to be a one-size-fits-all affair, where you paid a fixed price for unlimited bandwidth. But in recent years the big ISPs have begun imposing data-usage caps, ostensibly to deal with a small group of subscribers who consume massive amounts of data yet pay the same as everybody else.
The ISPs may be following in the footsteps of the wireless industry by creating service tiers that offer varying amounts of data per month. Heavy data users would have to buy a more expensive tier to keep up their data-gorging ways. The ISP tracks (“meters”) the customer’s data usage and then charges for each additional gigabyte of data the customer uses beyond the monthly allotment.
Depending on the carrier, usage caps can vary from 150GB to 300GB. On AT&T, residential high-speed Internet customers already have a cap of 150GB, and U-Verse Internet subscribers have a cap of 250GB. Meanwhile, Comcast is experimenting with caps ranging from 300GB to 600GB, depending on the service tier.
Whether metered billing is a problem depends entirely on the kind of Internet user you are. By all available measures, the overwhelming majority of broadband subscribers won’t see any impact from emerging data caps and metered billing plans, and those in the lowest usage tiers may even see a small discount on their service in the short run.
“It’s effectively a rate hike wearing lipstick.”
According to Comcast, the current median monthly data usage for its customers is roughly 16GB. AT&T claims that the top 2 percent of its users (in terms of data consumption) eat up 20 percent of its network’s total available bandwidth. Telecom analyst Teresa Mastrangelo, principal at Broadbandtrends, suggests that the 80/20 rule applies, in that 80 percent of the data is going to 20 percent of users. “It may even be closer to 90/10,” Mastrangelo says.
But Mastrangelo questions why any ISP would risk angering its whole subscriber base by imposing caps and metering to deal with the heavy usage patterns of just a few.
“The downside of metered broadband for most consumers in the United States is that we’ve never been metered,” says Mastrangelo. “It’s not like mobile phone use, where we’re accustomed to tracking how much data we consume. Most consumers have no idea how much data they’re consuming.”
And having a data cap that exceeds a typical user’s consumption by 600 percent seems, to her, a strange way to address the problem, Mastrangelo says.
The reason for metering
ISPs cite self-defense, pointing to the extreme volume of data some users consume. For example, in August of this year, Verizon cracked down on one FiOS user whose monthly consumption amounted to more than 38 terabytes. That’s per month. Without some kind of data cap, says one ISP spokesperson, providers have no way of cracking down on abusers.
Comcast has been leading the charge toward usage-based broadband pricing.
Charlie Douglas, senior director of corporate communications for Comcast, chalks it up to fairness: “We think it’s fair that people who use more can pay more to use more, and people who use less can pay less.”
But DSLReports’ Bode says the fairness argument is bogus, because American consumers already pay “more than their fair share” for bandwidth.
“If carriers were truly interested in fairness, you’d see grandmothers who only check email and the Weather Channel [website] paying $10 a month for broadband because they use few if any resources,” Bode says. “Instead, they pay $50-plus.”
Besides, says Bode, the heavier users already pay more than light users, because they typically pay for faster tiers of service. “It’s effectively a rate hike wearing lipstick,” he quips.
A ‘metered’ future
But the data hogs may not be the real reason ISPs are warming us up to their metered billing approach. They may be slowly getting into position to reap maximum profits in a future in which home broadband service is way faster, and in which we’re using way more of it.
The average consumer today uses about 16GB of data per month, but that number has risen sharply over recent years. In 2009, the average consumer used just 9.7GB, according to estimates from the networking equipment provider Cisco.
And a growing segment of the population is streaming Netflix to their living rooms while surfing the Web, streaming music to their tablets, and playing online games such as World of Warcraft. According to Netflix’s published bandwidth estimates, streaming HD consumes up to 2.8GB per hour. By those numbers, a single tech-savvy person could easily consume 150GB of data just by watching the national average of 50 hours of TV per month via their Netflix account instead of traditional cable.
Lest you think this type of user is a small minority, consider that 55 percent of households in the United States now subscribe to some kind of streaming video service. And 88 percent of Netflix users and 70 percent of Hulu users say they have watched three or more TV-show episodes in one day (a practice known as “binging”).
Comcast’s data-usage meter for home broadband service.
The new metered pricing structures seem set up for households with big streaming habits. In Comcast’s Tuscon, Arizona market trial, for instance, the highest performance tier comes with speeds up to 105 megabits per second and a 600GB data cap. According to Comcast spokesperson Charlie Douglas, this arrangement is designed to account for the fact that customers with faster connections tend to use more data. The cost for that service? $115 per month, with the option to buy additional bandwidth at a rate of $10 per 50GB increment.
There’s a kind of logic behind the premium pricing for streaming-heavy households. After all, Internet-savvy users tend to be more affluent, and have shown a willingness to pay for faster connection speeds. But as streaming services grow in popularity, that premium could hit lower-income families hard as they follow mainstream adoption trends and begin viewing more of their news and entertainment over streaming connections rather than conventional TV broadcasts.
The sound of inevitability
The experts we’ve talked to express little doubt that metered broadband, data caps, and premium bandwidth tiers are the future for U.S. Internet subscribers. Nearly every major ISP has adopted some form of cap or metering, though their explanations and policies vary.
The cable companies first asserted, like the wireless carriers, that data caps and metering were necessary to prevent network congestion. But they have since admitted that the usage caps really have nothing to do with network congestion problems.
Could it be that they’re simply creating the impression of scarcity around a commodity in order to increase its perceived value? If that is so, such a practice is especially dangerous in a market that has already been designed to eliminate competition (the cable companies have divided up the markets in the United States), because there’s simply no counterweight to hold prices down.
The best advice for anyone worried about how broadband metering may affect them is to start tracking your own monthly data consumption. If your ISP offers a broadband-metering tool without forcing you to accept a data cap for its use, give it a try. Stream a TV episode and a movie on Netflix or Amazon, and note how much data it uses up. Try the same with movies or music downloads. Knowing what kinds of data cost you the most bandwidth is a good idea.
With an understanding of your consumption, you’ll be ready to make an informed buying decision when your provider eventually comes knocking to offer metered billing plans. It may be only a matter of time before today’s education programs, soft caps, and market trials become the hard-and-fast service plans for all users.
Robert Strohmeyer is a veteran business technology journalist and the founder of Startzilla, a social toolset for entrepreneurs.
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Book Lover’s Dorm Decor at Washington and Lee University
So cozy.
By Katelyn Chef
Courtesy of Grace Smith
A new school year for many entails infinite possibilities and the chance to start again. This is the case for any returning college student as they begin another university year — fresh syllabuses and all. Sophomore Grace Smith, class of 2020 at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, is starting her second college year in a chill new space — to call her very own. “I thrive in controlled chaos. I rely on my atmosphere, so I love my space to feel like a reflection of what I want out of the year. Lots of lists, photos, and visual inspiration.” Along with Grace’s “controlled chaos” dorm vibes, her double dorm room window alongside her elegant urban-antique-inspired aesthetic bedside décor is what true college-living dreams are made of.
With the start of her second year (she has a single room) makes this time the time for Grace to put a few of her favorite décor elements to work. She told Teen Vogue, “Succulents, mirrors, books. In this sense, vibrant but (hopefully) elegant. This year, I went for an antique type of vibe. I wanted metallic accents, lots of little items with history that build off of each other. Like, I used mugs that I threw on the wheel and a key that belonged to my grandmother and thrift store frames. People have said my room is very 'Grace' although I don't know exactly what that means.”
Possibly, “Very Grace” means no corner of Grace’s room goes without a nod to her modern-yet-eclectic, vintage decorating style. College is a time when many slowly groove into the person they want to become and Grace’s dorm room touches are a testament to that. “I have a lot of inspirations. There are details influenced by my reading habits. For example, I keep a jar of fortune cookie slips by my bed because of a girl in a book I read when I was little doing that to keep a ton of futures in one place.” She continues, saying “I have quotes from writers I love, screenshots of plant arrangements I dig, and a firm idea of what I want to represent about myself.” In IRL, Grace’s room is like the perfect reading nook.
She has worldly postcards and small rattan baskets for bedside storage. “I tried to portray pieces of my personality I could use to remind myself of my priorities when I come back at the end of a rough day. I'm more on the introverted side, so I want a space that feels like the inside of my own head. I love the feeling that there are stories around me.”
It’s difficult to make any room feel like it’s truly yours, but it’s even more so when you’ve never seen the room prior to decorating. “The hardest part was probably trying to figure out dimensions and spacing over the summer without having access to the room itself. I drew about twenty sketches of what I wanted it to look like, with different arrangement ideas. I definitely felt the pressure, because a lot of people were watching my dorm decor after last year.” However, Grace admits that she like a good challenge and her sophomore room was nothing she couldn’t tackle. She continues, “I'm a book blogger too, so I always cater to my following and take a ton of pictures in my spaces. I thrive on challenges like this, and wanted to refresh my room without spending money.”
Bloggers are known for thriving when it comes to interior design challenges as well as finding creative ways to decorate a space on a budget. “I tried to avoid spending any money on my dorm this year. Aside from items necessary for living (like my bedding from last year), most of what you see is from thrift shops or older siblings.” Grace also added souvenirs from her summer job and adventures. She recalls, “I also, I worked at a camp in North Carolina so I made a lot of it, like the trays, mugs, and corkboards. My favorite items I bought were the frames (consignment), flowers (a Lexington-based farmers' market), the mirrors (Walmart), and the night sky print. The print is made by this company Night Sky that I'm obsessed with, and it's a personalized star map of the night I first came to college.”
Anyone who comes to hang with Grace inside her cozy room (her best friend’s single is across the hall) will totally appreciate her unique style. Grace, an English and studio art major values the details both in life and in her dorm, “At home, I write directly on my walls so I wanted to take a little of that to school with lots of corkboards and chalkboard stripes. It's dorky, but I love my John Belushi poster. Throughout the year, I'll dry flowers and keep them around in vases and old bottles.”
Related: This Dorm Room Is Proof You Don’t Have to Splurge to Get the Space You Want
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M&A Poll Followup: XO Again Of Course
January 13th, 2012 by Rob Powell · 13 Comments
Yesterday I asked readers the annual January question of which US network operators were most likely to get bought this year, and while the poll will remain open for a few days yet let's take a look at the trends thus far.
As they have each of the last few years when I asked this question, XO was the runaway leader. The difference this year is that Icahn has finally taken the first step, forcing out the remaining minority investors and giving him unfettered access to those NOLs he wants so badly. Come August, everyone expects the company to go up for sale since the status quo is not sustainable and Icahn doesn't seem ready (at this time) to double down and do the consolidation himself. Instead, last autumn's round of layoffs seem to indicate he's cleaning it up to raise EBITDA and maximize the price he can get.
If an auction for XO does happen, there would be half a dozen or more likely bidders including but not limited Level 3, tw telecom, Windstream, Earthlink, Zayo, and even CenturyLink - which could get a lot out of the Tier 1/2 metro assets. But whether anyone will meet Icahn's price is an entirely different question, because it ain't going to be what he bought out minority investors for.
The next five (AboveNet, Sprint Wireline, Sidera, Broadview, and Integra) all make sense to someone. Personally, I think if AboveNet or Sidera were going to be sold soon, they would have done it last summer -- but you never know. Sprint Wireline and Broadview were my other picks as well. The former because the timing seems right for Sprint to turn it into cash and the latter because their owners have been trying to sell it for a while now and Earthlink will probably be ready to take it on soon.
But there was an interesting change from last year's poll. Almost nobody expects Zayo or Level 3 to get bought this year, whereas last year each was in the top 5. Last year, there was a school of thought that had Zayo's private equity backers ready to cash in. But when that didn't happen and instead the 360networks deal did, it pretty much shot down that thesis. Likewise after the Global Crossing deal, whether one likes Level 3 or not nobody thinks they're going to get bought I guess.
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Zayo will recap somehow this year with longer owners bowing out with a nice profit…
I believe that Zayo and Xo will become one. Carl Icahn may be a difficult owner but buying out Zayo and there original investors to gain not only the zayo network but more importantly the zayo leadership team would be a brilliant move. He can buyout zayo for who knows, 750 million-1 billion, then run combined for 2 years and sell the whole package for 3 billion +. You would have to salivate at having the seasoned zayo team running the xo asset if you were icahn.
it seems like people on this board are still confused that Icahn’s investment in XO’s tax NOL assets is related the unprofitable CLEC that they also run ??
Carlk says:
One other thing that might be getting missed is where Zayo fits into the equation, i.e. acquirer or acquiree?
From what I have gleaned from Dan Caruso over the years, is his adherence to Buffett business principles. One might even describe him as a Buffett disciple according to some of his writings.
I don’t think Dan would let himself be bought by Icahn, especially if he was not to retire in the sunset and cared about his legacy, versus buying an Icahn enterprise when the opportunity arose.
But WTH do I know? I still believe LVLT is beginning to PENETRATE the $100B plus REVENUE SANDBOX I have been hearing about for more than one decade!
Brian Boru says:
Icahn has already demonstrated he is completely uninterested in building XO. He has been busy smearing lipstick and inserting breast implants on this Sus scrofa domesticus for some time. He will dump it as soon as the 1 year waiting period is over so he wont have to share anything he stole from his fellow XO shareholders. The question is who is going to buy XO? I doubt it can be a share deal because no one in their right mind is going to want that miserable SOB on their BOD.
CatchIcon says:
It is simple – no one will trust Icahn.
{ says:
Brian B you hit the nail on the head
Brian B, no remedial classes on analogies for you no matter what Anonymous might say. I love your sub species analogy of this DOMESTIC PIG.
Since it’s derived from The Wild Boar Family, one might have to rule out Zayo from purchasing this animal while it is being dressed for the final kill, and subsequent feast by its ancestry who want it back, including but not limited to war reparations.
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No chance Icahn buys Zayo. He’d have to pay top dollar to get the current owners to sell, and he never pays top dollar for anything. And even if he did, he’d never let management have a free hand and Caruso & his team would therefore likely just jump ship and start again somewhere. If a deal happens, it’s Zayo doing the buying – they’ve supposedly bid already once in the past.
Grant Lewis says:
Agreed. Icahn’s a value buyer. He’s primarily looking for distressed assets. Icahns certainly has the cash to afford Zayo but its not his M.O. to pay top dollar. He’d rather buy it distressed, maximize pull through synergy opportunities and flip it … even it takes 7 years.
b ebbers says:
You can put lipstick on a pig . But at the end of the day , its still a pig.
My original thought was not so much an Icahn buyout but more of a merger of Xo and Zayo. Original zayo investors take some money off the table, but retain a stake in future which has a potential to be large. This appeared to be there desire over the summer, take money off the table or outright sale of company, and a deal with XO would meet the criteria. I do agree however that Zayo reporting in to Icahn would be a strech or better said not happening. Would have to be some significant ground rules on that arrangement for caruso and company to buy in a relationship with Icahn.
Question is do they have the resources to get in bidding war with companies like tw telecom and Level 3 with there never ending supply of money. I dont think they would win that and would need to be creative if they wanted xo badly which is why a deal with icahn allowing him to retain stake in future somehow looked appealing and likely to me.
For the love of God please dont let Zayo and XO merge I am trying to get a job with Zayo at this time. I was laid off by XO in October and I would really like to keep the idiots that are in mid management to upper to senior managment out of my life. Nothing good can come of such a merger, XO is dead in the water, not sure Zayo wants dead weight. Can Zayo just acquire the XO network and not bring over anyone who currently works for XO, esp any manager.
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The Debate: Should any football player be paid £500,000 per week?
Manchester City are reported to have offered Kaka £15 million a year to move to Eastlands.
Money talks: Kaka has turned down the opportunity to join his Brazilian team-mate Robinho at Manchester City Photo: GETTY IMAGES
By Duncan White
7:30AM GMT 15 Jan 2009
This is an astonishing figure, almost double what the best-paid player in the Premier League currently earns: Robinho, City's previous glamour signing, is apparently on £160,000 a week. Before City signed Robinho, Kaka supposedly had the highest salary in the world, at around £145,000. So the previous jump was nowhere near as dramatic.
With football threatened by the prevalent market conditions, even Roman Abramovich's Chelsea are moving swiftly towards sustainability and cutting costs. So, when Sheikh Mansour promised significant investment, he wasn't kidding: the very fact that Kaka has been offered such an enormous contract is confirmation that, in the coming weeks, months and years, City are going to redraw the boundaries of what elite footballers are worth.
Does any player – even one as undoubtedly gifted as Kaka – deserve to be paid so much? Furthermore, is it fair? Does City's wealth not give them a disproportionate competitive advantage, able to pay wages that are in no way sustainable? Should any footballer be paid so much?
The first thing to reject is the idea that it is somehow immoral to pay someone a fortune 'just for kicking a ball'. Actors get paid more for pretending to be someone else.
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Football is the world sport yet we get twitchy when the best players get the best money. The very elite golfers, Formula 1 drivers and tennis players get paid more than their football equivalents (Beckham is the exception, but his earning capacity is about more than just sporting ability).
Kaka would simply be getting what he is worth on the market – he was the World Footballer of the Year in 2007 and was judged the fourth best in this year's ceremony. He has the kind of explosive attacking ability that can only be matched by a handful of players in the world. He would bring City enormous kudos and his very presence would serve as a magnet to further signings.
If the Sheikh has the money, then why not spend it on the best? As for whether this makes it unfair on City's Premier League rivals, this could just be construed as carping from those invested in preserving the status quo. Why should City have to curb their spending when Chelsea and Manchester United have been able to outspend everyone with impunity in recent years?
Football is a free market, and City's rivals should get used to the fact that there are new big spenders in town.
The structure of professional football is finely balanced and, in the current environment, vulnerable to sudden fluctuations. By offering over twice the salary that a rival club is paying, City threaten the whole ecosystem.
The better players will judge themselves against Kaka and demand more money than they are already earning, and clubs will be forced to follow. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Fernando Torres, Cesc Fabregas and Wayne Rooney, or more importantly their representatives, will see this as an opportunity to ramp up their wages even higher – "if Kaka is worth £15m, then surely my client is worth £12m?".
And it is higher wages that make football clubs fundamentally less sustainable, especially when other revenues are decreasing. That figure, £15 million a year, is roughly equal to the turnover of one of the bigger Championship clubs. The disparity between the elite clubs and the rest will only grow alarmingly if these kind of wages start being paid.
With Uefa looking at ways of making clubs sustainable in the long term, rather than funding themselves through borrowing, it is alarming that City are seeking to raise the bar so dramatically. We could get into a situation, within a couple of seasons, where they at a huge advantage over the rest of the league – and anything that damages the Premier League's competitiveness, damages its greatest asset.
A wage cap is preferable to these excesses.
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Gary Lucy looking forward to ‘a real party’ as The Full Monty comes to New Wimbledon Theatre
By Elena Morresi
April 27 2019, 17.25
TV star Gary Lucy is looking forward to returning to his lead role in The Full Monty in Wimbledon next week.
The dad-of-four will be playing Gaz in the stage adaptation of the 1997 film at the New Wimbledon Theatre from Monday.
The Hollyoaks, EastEnders and The Bill actor has played the steelworker come sexy entrepreneur for years and he does not feel like this will be his last run.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Gary says the cast are like a family.
But organisers warn this will be the final tour for the Sheffield Theatres production of the award-winning British play based on a Fox Searchlight Pictures movie.
Gary, 38, said he loves the production. “There is such a party atmosphere, it’s about leaving all the nonsense behind and it’s all dealt with northern humour,” he said.
The Essex-born actor said it was tough to keep energy levels high for each show, but the audience’s positive attitude really helped.
He said: “What brings it alive is the fact you have a different group of people every night.”
Playing Gaz is second nature for him now, as he has starred in in The Full Monty on and off for the past four years and he said changing roles would feel like cheating.
But the star will be taking a break from the stage to film Hollyoaks episodes in June as well as other TV projects, keeping him busy until 2020.
The Full Monty is not all about the party, it tackles very human issues, from mental health to separation, unemployment and body image.
When asked about his favourite scene Gary joked that it was the last scene, when the cast stripped off.
Gary is joined on stage by Andrew Dunn as Gerald, Louis Emerick as Horse, Joe Gill as Lomper and fellow Hollyoaks personalities Kai Owens and James Redmond as Dave and Guy.
Liz Carney, Amy Thompson, Bryonie Pritchard and Keeley Fitzgerald also feature as Jean, Mandy, Linda and Sharon.
Gary said: “I love it, it’s lads on tour really. From the first year we all became a bit of a family.
“Different directors come with different ideas and Rupert Hill’s take is a real party.”
Tickets for the show, which runs from Monday 29 April to Saturday 4 May, can be found here.
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Interracial Couples UK: A look into real interracial relationships
Posted by Darci, 08 Sep
Over like 4 decades, there has been a rise in interracial couples in the UK. And when Prince Harry married the biracial Meghan Markle (In the US she identifies as black), their union has been highly celebrated. It’s seen as a breakthrough in race relations in the UK. Much as there is a rise in interracial relationships, the white Britons are still less likely to marry outside their race. That’s why Love is All Colors decided to go deeper and look at some of the real-life interracial relationships in the United Kingdom.
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The rise is there. But when it comes to actually settling down, only like 4 percent of British whites have done it with someone outside their race. Now, you might wonder why in this case we are using the terms “British Whites”. However, the U.K. census differentiates between "British whites," It is because there are "Irish whites" and "other whites" those from Eastern Europe). So when talking about interracial dating UK, we combine white people who originated from different countries. Compared to the US, younger folks are more likely to date interracially.
There are some circles in the UK where intermarriages still elicit a negative response. That said, it doesn’t mean that it’s not happening or it hasn’t been happening. Racial mixing has been happening for years back… as far as the 1920s up to the 1940s where British women used to have unions with immigrants.
The rise is there. About 10 of cohabiting couples in England and Whales are interracial couples. This is a 35% increase since the 2001 British census. There is a considerable number of interracial couples stories. It’s quite normal to spot biracial couples in the cities. And when Meghan Markle and Prince Harry announced their engagement, one twitter user, Yashar Ali, wrote:
“This engagement is really quite extraordinary....a divorced American woman who is the child of a black mother and white father is marrying the future King of England’s second son. This would have been unthinkable 20 years ago...perhaps even 10 years ago.”
Not many people thought they would survive. Even before their engagement, their relationship was attacked by many racist and prejudicial folks to the extent that Prince Harry had to defend the then, girlfriend. But they managed to give the UK an interracial royal wedding and an interracial child.
Compared to the US though, young couples are still more likely to get into mixed relationships than their British counterparts. But just like the US, UK whites rarely marry interracially. BBC’s Newsbeat documentary covered some of these couples. So lets a look at some of the real-life interracial couples stories in the UK to get a clear picture of what interracial dating UK is like.
Interracial dating stories
Ian and Gigi
Ian, white from Great Yarmouth and Gigi, from the Philippines were introduced by a friend. And they clicked from the beginning. At the time, she was living in Hong Kong while Ian was in England. That distance was their problem. So they kept talking online the Ian flew to Hong Kong a few months later to visit her.
"When I came out of the airport and saw her, I instantly knew she was the one," Ian tells Newsbeat. He proposed to her four days later. The mum wasn’t impressed by this. "I got mixed reviews, my mum didn't speak to me for a bit, she thought I was being impulsive”, he says. His friends were also concerned by his move. "They said things like, 'She's only marrying you for the money', or 'She might be a man, how do you know she's not a man?'"
Even with all that negativity, Ian and Gigi got married. They both live in the UK and have been blessed with two kids.
Cazz and Silver
Cazz met her Ugandan-born Silver while she was working at a bar. To be honest, they noticed their cultural differences. "I very quickly realised that when I was dating Silver, I was also dating his friends," she says. This must have been very new to her.
"I'd ask to go around his flat, thinking it would just be the two of us, but about ten of his friends would be there.
"I guessed that was an African cultural thing - but I really enjoyed it, it was good fun."
After dating for a few years, the interracial couple flew to Uganda to meet his extended family. And much as she was was excited about this visit, she didn’t expect what she met there. She had to meet over 80 people.
"I was paraded as his girlfriend, which really means wife. I wasn't prepared for how intense it would be," Cazz said. This concerned Silver as Cazz didn't cope as well as he thought she would.
"I kept thinking, 'If this isn't working for you, well this is where I'm from, this is my roots'," he says. After the Uganda trip, they went their separate ways.
After an 18th month’s split, they decided to give it a go.
"I started seeing things from Cazz's perspective," Silver says. "I put too much expectation on the situation. When we saw each other again, it felt really nice, it felt like the pressure had been taken off."
Let’s hope things worked out for them afterward.
Sabrina and Olivia
Now for these two, the issue wasn’t their differences in race. Olivia is white, British and Sabrina is half white and half Singaporean Malay. They met on a night out about seven years ago. These two live in rural Surrey. However, they get more stared when they visit central London.
"People look at us and literally nudge the person next to them," Olivia told Newsbeat.
As for Sabrina’s family members, not all know about their relationship. But she believes that race won’t be an issue.
"I think that the biggest thing for them, rather than the fact I'm with a white woman, is that I'm with a woman," Sabrina said. “When it comes to having children that's where we might have slight difficulties. It could turn out I'm the mother to two white children that don't look anything like me, but that's something we'll tackle as a family."
They know that their wedding will definitely be an unconventional one. But Olivia believes that it will represent their individuality and part of that is their cultural background.
Interracial senior couple for life… Doreen and Andrew
We always love a good story. This one will get you bubbly. White woman, black man. So Doreen, 87, gets rushed to hospital with sepsis, and her husband Andrew was always by her side as it was the tradition.
As the story goes, the dude came to the UK from Dominica in 1956. At the time, racism was very prevalent. “…if you don’t let me down, I won’t let you down”, he always told her that.
The couple used to work together and got closer because he used to take her to the roof to sneak cigarettes.
After six months of dating, she became pregnant and had to reveal their interracial relationship to her parents. Her sister tried to convince them to give the baby up for adoption but she refused. It was chaos when her mum found out but eventually, she had to accept her relationship.
Despite the racism prevalent in the country at the time, these two beat the odds. They stayed together until death robbed Andrew of her beautiful wife Doreen. They were blessed with two children.
Prejudice and cultural differences
The thing is, not all interracial couples manage to beat the odds and have a long and happy marriage. Some biracial couples give in to the pressure of racism from family and friends. Some parents make the children choose between interracial love and family. And some do succumb to this pressure for fear of being outcasts. Other couples go to the extent of hiding their interracial relationships for fear of being shamed.
The thing is, not all mixed couples can withstand and blend their cultures. Some like we have seen in the interracial dating stories above can’t cope. Like it was with the case of Cazz and Silver. So for it to work, a couple needs to come to some form of understanding. There needs to be a lot of compromising that needs to happen.
There is the issue of kids. And as we have seen above, already Olivia knows that probably that is where the issue will lie because the kids might look nothing like her.
We have come a long way. And we need to acknowledge that there is a significant rise and acceptance of interracial couples in the UK and the world over. Who cares about the few racists who can’t accept this fact.
Read this article and get the advice of 80 experts on how to deal with the challenges of interracial dating.
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Posted: 11 Jan
I found this article to be somewhat not so factual. Also spelling of a country Whales? Instead of Wales. Being of mixed decent myself and born in a community where mixed race couples existed way back in the 1800's. Also places like Liverpool, London , Bristol, Cardiff where Some unions were accepted others were not particulary outside their communities. Also back in 1600's there were 10 thousand black people living in London. So what happened to these people? Racism is rife in British society but people from different cultures tend to mix more together particularly in larger towns and cities unlike what i found in the USA. Mixed couples dating is not such a strange phenomenon and no big deal. Its not the rarest of things to see. I'm not saying everyone is accepted either but it doesn't deter people
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WELL, I’LL BE A DIRTY BIRD
The two Kids Kounty stores in Houston (think of the confusion had they been named Cids County) are the result of an original merchandising idea of the Lachman Rose Company. The stores are large windowless boxes each containing about 34,000 square feet of floor space and looking from the outside pretty much like any adult discount house anywhere. But don’t expect to find toaster ovens, folding lawn chairs, or dashboard cigarette dispensers at Kids Kounty. Everything there is for the Cradle to Groove Set (ages 0 to 12).
Here’s what my daughter, Margaret, age 12, and I bought on our first trip to the Kids Kounty store on the Katy Freeway (the other store is at the Southwest Freeway and Gessner): two pairs preteen jeans, one girl’s blouse, one pair hiking boots, school shoes, a pair of pierced earrings, a flea collar, Cue, Monopoly, and Snoopy.
Here’s what Margaret also wanted to buy but didn’t due to limited funds or uncooperative Mother: two gerbils, five guinea pigs, three white mice, six angel fish, one Schnauzer, a cheese-making kit, Decoupage, a $1000 billiard table, a $799 gasoline-operated Tin Lizzie, and a tandem bike.
Here’s what Margaret did at Kids Kounty: flexed her knees fourteen times in front of the Crazy Mirror, shook hands twice with Dirty Bird and U the Shoe, played Air Hockey for ten minutes, rode in the Tin Lizzie for five, stopped and started the electric trains until the manager moved her on, ate two scoops of ice cream and got her bike fixed.
Here’s what I did at Kids Kounty: walked too far, sat for 20 minutes on the Lollipop Bench, bought and ate four Old Fashioned Cinnamon Sticks, admired the equanimity of five mothers who had three or more small fry in tow, scowled at the mother who yelled at her kid, felt thankful my five daughters are almost all grown up, and spent too much money.
“This is one of the few places,” explains Maynard Warnken, Kids Kounty district manager, “where a parent can find in 30 minutes what would normally take two days.”
And indeed, if Kids Kounty continues to stock such a complete line (in price, quality and quantity) of clothes, shoes, furniture (six complete room settings), toys, games, pets and pet supplies, junior sports equipment, bikes, billiards and crafts, I suspect many a footsore parent may forsake the multi-stored shopping center for this new child-oriented store. Not only is the everything-for-kids-under-one roof concept new, but the year-round Disneyland flavor is designed to capture the kids’ imagination and buying loyalty. The four Kids Kounty characters, six-foot-high Peter Panda, Dirty Bird, U the Shoe and Connie Cone (also seen on local TV) who regularly stroll through the stores attracted so much more attention than Santa in the pre-Christmas holidays, the manager told me, that they cancelled Santa out the first week of December.
The Kids Kounty stores, open since last October, recently created upstairs Party Rooms where birthday parties—complete with favors, food, games and an appearance of one of the Characters—may be arranged for a fee. Game Rooms, also upstairs, will be used for various craft demonstrations and classes such as candle making and Red Cross for expectant mothers. These rooms are also available at no cost for non-profit groups like Scouts.
Most parents I spoke with were enthusiastic in their response to Kids Kounty, but one mother told me her 27-month-old son was so over-stimulated by the experience, it took her four hours to calm him down. There’s one kid who won’t be having his birthday this year with Dirty Bird.
On the morning following President Nixon’s first energy speech, which requested that we drive no faster than 50 miles per hour, I drove from Austin to Houston following Highway 71 to Columbus and taking Interstate 10 the rest of the way. I drove at 65. I had no real quarrel with driving at 50, but I considered it a social disgrace to be seen in public supporting the President at all. On that trip, although I passed numerous busses and trucks and old rattletrap cars that would have been moving slowly no matter what the President had said, I passed only three cars ostentatiously cruising at 50 and one immense Lincoln driven by a leather-faced dowager doing 40.
But as gas prices started going up to 38, 39, even past 40 cents a gallon for regular, prices unheard of in these parts, people began to believe that the whole situation, whatever its cause or cure, really was going to affect them. During the next ten days three different people approached me in filling stations to ask, horsetrader’s gleam in their eyes, what I would take for my compact car. I told one man, “I want a zillion dollars. Cash.”
Unamused, he shrugged phlegmaticalIy. “That’s a little steep,” he said and ambled back toward his car.
About ten days later I returned to Austin from Houston following the same route and still driving at 65. I passed 12 cars which were going 50, a 400 per cent increase from my earlier trip. On the other hand I became increasingly annoyed with drivers going fast enough to pass me. Somewhere around La Grange I decided to slow down, Nixon or no Nixon. The pressure of the brake against my foot made me sigh. It was the first time I had considered the proposition that certain things I needed to live the way I want to live might just run out.
Later I found myself, along with everyone else, becoming more stoic about the situation. The most marked change in driving habits came after the President’s second energy speech which requested, among other things, that filling stations close Saturday night and all day Sunday. Weekend travelers found themselves driving at 50 to preserve their gas until the stations were open again on Monday. Most of them I talked to found they liked it. “I arrive so relaxed,” was the most frequent assertion, And it has a corollary: “Driving didn’t give me a headache this time.” An itinerant musician was positively estatic about the lower speed limits: “I’ve been driving at 50 for years. For one thing it really does save gas and I need the money. For another thing, after night after night playing and day after day on the road, I don’t trust myself at much over 50,” He added that he’d been stopped several times for driving too slow and had about run out of excuses, The next time he’s going to tell the officer he’s just trying to support the president.
The only problem for the average driver I’ve been able to see is one indigenous to the Texas highway system—the left hand lane driver. I am convinced that so many Texans drive only in the left hand lane because the road signs read “Slower traffic keep right”. And what panty-waist wants to admit to being slower traffic? In most states the corresponding signs read” Keep Right Except to Pass.” Sure enough the last trip I took I saw a new species of left lane driver on the road, a recent mutant of the energy crisis. He drives a big car at exactly 48 miles per hour; at night he leaves his bright lights on to punish those who pass him; and all-American Texan that he is, he makes them pass on the right.
DRINKING BY PROGRAM
Texans often complain about the state’s peculiar liquor laws—modernized but certainly not simplified with the advent of liquor-by-the-drink. The Alcoholic Beverage Commission’s red-and-green map of local drinking roles looks like a patchwork quilt of wet and dry precincts, some allowing nary a drop, others approving only beer, or just beer and wine, or just package sales, and an increasing number going the full way with Demon Rum by permitting mixed drinks over-the-counter. It could be worse, however. Before dismissing all this legal latticework as the product of Southern Protestantism, consider the following excerpt from the liquor laws in (of all places) the Canadian province of New Brunswick:
(a) Licensed Restaurants. An adult of either sex may purchase beer or wine by the glass with meals only for consumption in the Licensed Restaurants.
(b)Licensed Dining Rooms. Adults of either sex may purchase liquor by the glass with meals for consumption in the Dining Room only.
(c) Licensed Lounges and Cocktail Lounges. Adults of either sex may purchase in such Lounges liquor by the glass for consumption in the Lounge with or without meals.
(d) Taverns. A male adult may purchase beer only by the glass or open bottle for consumption in the licensed premises.
(e) Beverage Rooms. Adult female alone or accompanied by an adult male, adult male only when accompanied by adult female, may purchase beer only for consumption in the licensed premises. Ratio of male to female shall not exceed one to one.
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Passengers on Burning Ship Near Puerto Rico Recall Ordeal
A ProPublica investigation found that the Coast Guard had discovered 107 deficiencies during 61 inspections of the ship since 2010
By The News · 18 of August 2016 08:46:08
A woman is helped off a boat after she was rescued from the cruise ship Caribbean Fantasy, No available, photo: AP/Carlos Giusti
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — María Prensa was packing her belongings as the Caribbean Fantasy ferry prepared to dock in Puerto Rico after a calm, overnight trip from the Dominican Republic.
Suddenly, she smelled smoke. “I asked, and they told me it was nothing, that it was under control,” the 64-year-old Dominican said.
An hour later, she found herself tumbling down an emergency slide with helicopters whirring overhead, one of more than 500 passengers and crew members who had to abandon the burning ship Wednesday about a mile off Puerto Rico’s north coast. U.S. Coast Guard boats carried them into San Juan’s harbor with help from other agencies and even private vessels.
“It was like something out of a movie,” Prensa said on shore, wiping away tears. “You’re in the middle of the ocean and there’s a fire. Imagine that.”
The fire erupted in the engine room, and it apparently had been burning for some time before the alarm was sounded.
Gyno Funes said he and another mechanic were in the control room when a hose carrying fuel burst and caught fire.
“We were trying to extinguish it for two hours, but couldn’t,” the other mechanic, Marlon Doblado, told a news agency.
Passengers told of leaving breakfasts half-eaten and abandoning luggage when the alarm went off.
The mostly Dominican passengers included dozens of school-age athletes headed to competitions in Puerto Rico, including a cycling team, a girls’ volleyball team and a boys’ baseball team. Among them was Soribel Soto’s son, who was dressed in his team uniform like the other athletes.
Several people panicked, Soto said.
“Some of them passed out,” she recalled as she and other passengers sat barefoot near the San Juan harbor waiting for a bus to take them to the ship’s original destination. Nearby, several dogs sat patiently in cages waiting to be reunited with their owners.
Dozens of people were strapped onto gurneys and taken to a triage area or nearby hospitals to be treated for heat stroke, shock and dehydration. Among them was a man hooked to an IV line who was cradling a bawling baby clad only in a diaper.
More than 100 people were treated at the scene and 24 were hospitalized. Among the latter were three women who dislocated their ankles and a man who broke his leg while going down the emergency slide.
None of the injuries were life-threatening and everyone was expected to recover, said Angel Crespo, director of Puerto Rico’s Emergency Management Agency.
The Coast Guard said it had begun an investigation into what caused the fire.
Officials with American Cruise Ferries, which operates the Panamanian-flagged ship built in 1989, did not return messages for comment. The ferry travels several times weekly between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
A ProPublica investigation found that the Coast Guard had discovered 107 deficiencies during 61 inspections of the ship since 2010. The most recent checks found no major faults, but a January 2015 inspection stated that oil fuel lines should be screened or protected in some way to avoid any spray or leakage onto ignition sources.
It was unclear what would happen to the ship, which was grounded offshore.
Officials with Puerto Rico’s Natural Resources Department said that as a precaution, they removed two large manatees from the area that had been recently released into the wild. They also expressed concern about dozens of nearby turtle nests that might be exposed to any oil spills.
All passengers had arrived in the San Juan harbor by afternoon.
Blas Martínez, from the Dominican Republic, said he was grateful he was already on deck when the ship’s alarm went off: “They told us, ‘Evacuate because there’s a fire that we cannot control.’”
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Oyo Police rescue girl imprisoned by father
Saturday, November 5, 2016 11:37 pm
The police command in Oyo State on Saturday rescued a 10-year-old girl, who was allegedly unlawfully imprisoned by her father, the spokesman for the police, SP Adekunle Ajisebutu, said.
Ajisebutu told newsmen that the victim was allegedly locked up in a room for three days without food by her father, who was currently at large.
He said that the girl was rescued by policemen from the Challenge Police Station.
“The police had acted on a tip=off from neighbours. The police responded swiftly and visited the house at Ajeigbe area, Ring Road, Ibadan.
“On arrival at the scene, it was discovered that three padlocks were used to lock the room. The locks had to be broken by the police before the little girl could be rescued,” Ajisebutu said.
He said that the victim had been properly fed and taken to the police clinic for medical attention.
Ajisebutu said that the case was under investigation and that efforts had been intensified to apprehend the suspect, who was at large. (NAN)
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Cosmetic Testing On Animals - The Facts
Testing on animals for cosmetic purposes was banned in the U.K in 1998, although it does occur in other areas of the world and as such a lot of the brands sold in the U.K are still testing on animal abroad.
Animals such as rabbits and mice are used to test the effect of an ingredient (or mix of ingredients) for eye and skin sensitivity reactions (amongst others). We won't go into details on how these tests are performed, but as you can imagine they are often long, painful, and once finished the animals are killed. Some of the cosmetic animals tests still used today were devised back in the 1930's and as such are outdated and unreliable.
The suffering and loss of an animals life, for the sake of a cosmetic product, we feel is not justified – especially considering there are lots of cheaper, quicker, and more accurate humane alternative tests available.
If you have any questions, or would like advice, just get in touch, email: team@thepipbox.co.uk
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Abilene, TX – Driver Succumbs to Injuries from Judge Ely Blvd Crash
Abilene, TX (October 11, 2019) – The driver involved in a horrific five-car collision on Ely Boulevard has succumbed to his injuries.
According to reports, just before 3 p.m. on October 9, emergency crews responded to the scene of a motor vehicle accident in the 2500 block of Judge Ely Boulevard.
Reports from the scene indicate that a pickup truck was traveling north along Judge Ely Boulevard, toward Interstate 20, when it collided with another vehicle. The impact of the collision sent both vehicles into the parking lot of the Abilene Christian School, where they collided with three other vehicles and rolled over.
The pickup truck driver was seriously injured in the collision and transported to Hendrick Medical Center. Authorities report that the victim succumbed to his injuries. A woman inside the second vehicle was also injured and transported to an area hospital.
At this time, the collision remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time.
We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Collisions in Texas
On average, ten people lose their lives in collisions across our state every day. These horrific collisions are often sudden and unexpected, leaving families in shock as they mourn the loss of their loved ones. In many cases, victims lose their lives in collisions due to the negligent or reckless acts of others. When individuals are killed in automobile accidents, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Texas as soon as possible to explore legal options available for them.
Over the years, The Benton Law Firm’s car accident attorneys in Texas have fought aggressively on behalf of families to help them collect the maximum amount of compensation available for funeral arrangements, lost wages, and various other costs resulting from a loved one’s fatal collision. Our team is dedicated to helping families move forward from these horrific accidents with the means to cover various costs incurred. Contact our personal injury attorneys in Texas at (214) 219-4878 to explore legal options available for you.
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The Tiger Woods DUI Case
Around 4:00 a.m. on May 29, 2019, an officer from the Jupiter, Florida Police Department found pro golfer Tiger Woods asleep in his car.
According to police, Tiger’s Mercedes was parked partially in the street, and partially in a bike lane. The car was running with its break lights on and its right blinker flashing. The tires on the driver’s side of Tiger’s vehicle were flat and the rims were scratched, indicating that the vehicle had been in a recent accident. Police also saw damage to the vehicle’s bumpers.
The police officer noted that Tiger’s speech was slurred, his reactions were slow, and that he did not know where he was. Tiger performed field sobriety exercises, including the walk and turn, one leg stand, and finger to nose. According to the police officer, Tiger appeared to be impaired. Police arrested Tiger and charged him with DUI.
Tiger provided a breath sample, and the results showed that he had no alcohol in his system. However, a toxicology report from a DUI urine test indicated that Tiger had pain medications, Ambien, Xanax, and cannabis in his system. Tiger made a statement on Twitter that his impairment that night was due to an unexpected reaction to prescribed medications.
The Advantages Of Getting A Tampa DUI Case Reduced To Reckless Driving
The best possible outcome in a Tampa DUI case is for the case to be dismissed or for the person to be found not guilty at trial. However, in between a dismissal of a DUI case and a conviction for DUI, there is another possible result – a reduction to reckless driving.
There are several advantages for a Tampa DUI defendant when the prosecutor reduces a DUI to reckless driving.
First, when a person pleads guilty to a Tampa DUI, Florida law requires the judge to suspend the person’s driver’s license. The length of the suspension varies from 6 months to a lifetime suspension, depending on how many prior DUI convictions the person has. However, if a person pleads guilty to reckless driving, the law does not require the judge to suspend the person’s driver’s license.
Second, when a person pleads guilty to a Tampa DUI, Florida law requires the judge to impound the person’s motor vehicle. The length of impound varies from 10 days to 90 days. However, if a person pleads guilty to reckless driving, the law does not require the judge to impound the person’s vehicle.
Third, the State of Florida requires that a before a person convicted of a Tampa DUI can get their driver’s license back, they must file a form with the Florida DHSMV called the FR-44. The FR-44 certifies to the State of Florida that a person convicted of DUI has auto insurance in the amounts of at least $100,000 in bodily injury insurance per person, $300,000 in bodily injury insurance per accident, and $50,000 in property damage. In most cases the FR44 is required for three years from the time of conviction. To get an FR-44 form, a person convicted of DUI must request one from their insurance company. This puts the insurance company on notice that the person had a DUI, which can cause their insurance premiums to rise. However, the FR44 requirement does not apply to a person whose case has been reduced to reckless driving.
Fourth, when a when a person pleads guilty to a Tampa DUI, Florida law requires the judge to adjudicate the person guilty of the offense, which means that the person is formally convicted of the DUI. However, if a person pleads guilty to reckless driving, the judge is not required to adjudicate the person guilty. Instead, the judge can withhold adjudication of guilt, which means that the person is not convicted of the offense. If adjudication withheld, a defendant may be able to seal and eventually expunge the records associated with his or her arrest and prosecution.
When Will A Prosecutor Reduce A Tampa DUI to Reckless Driving?
There are several reasons why a prosecutor might reduce a Tampa DUI to reckless driving.
Just because you were arrested for DUI does not mean that you will be convicted of DUI.
First, sometimes there is a question as to whether or not a police officer’s stop of a vehicle was lawful. If there was unconstitutional police conduct during a Tampa DUI investigation, a DUI attorney can file a motion to suppress evidence. The filing of a motion to suppress can be enough to sway the prosecutor to reduce a DUI to reckless driving. That’s because if a judge grants a motion to suppress, he or she may then end up dismissing the entire case. Prosecutors want to avoid a dismissal, as they would prefer to get a reduced punishment for a DUI offender rather than none at all.
Second, there may simply not be enough evidence that a person is guilty of a Tampa DUI. Sometimes whether or not a person was impaired while driving is a very close call, and Tampa DUI prosecutors may be unsure as to whether or not they can convince a jury of a defendant’s guilt. In cases like these, prosecutors are more likely to reduce a DUI to reckless driving.
Third, sometimes prosecutors want to give first time offenders a break. Some Florida state attorney’s offices have DUI programs in place that allow first time offenders to plead guilty to the lesser charge of reckless driving if they agree to complete a specific a program aimed at reducing impaired driving. The State Attorney’s Office in Hillsborough County, Florida has such a program, which they call “RIDR” (Reducing Impaired Driver Recidivism).
So What Happened to Tiger’s DUI Case?
Tiger Woods was able to take advantage of a program offered by the State Attorney’s Office for first time DUI offenders. According to court records, in October of 2017, the State Attorney’s Office reduced Tiger’s DUI case to reckless driving and he pleaded guilty to that charge.
Tiger was put on probation for one year. The requirements of his probation included that he complete DUI school and substance abuse treatment, perform 50 hours of community service, and attend a DUI victim impact panel. Because the DUI case was reduced to reckless driving, Tiger was able to avoid the suspension of his driver’s license and having to comply with Florida’s FR-44 requirement. Also, the judge withheld adjudication of guilt, so it’s likely that Tiger will be eligible to have his arrest and court records sealed if he choses to do so.
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Kashmir shuts down: Shops, business establishments closed for third consecutive day
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Srinagar, November 22, 2019 12:45 IST
CRPF personnel patrol infront of closed market in Srinagar on Thursday. | Photo Credit: NISSAR AHMAD
Jamia Masjid was closed for prayers for the 16th consecutive Friday.
Most shops and other business establishments in Kashmir were closed on Friday, the third consecutive day of a Valley-wide shutdown following a brief semblance of normalcy.
On Wednesday, posters warning shopkeepers against opening their shutters as well as public transport operators appeared at several places in the city and elsewhere in the Valley, officials said.
Shutdown in several areas in Kashmir as threatening posters appear overnight
This ended the sense of the last few weeks that life was getting back to normal.
Main markets in the city and most other areas in the Valley were shut and shops did not open even for a few hours in the morning as they had been doing for the last few weeks.
Public transport was also largely off the roads and there were fewer private vehicles than usual, officials said. However, some auto-rickshaws and inter-district cabs were plying.
Jamia Masjid, the grand mosque of Kashmir, was closed for prayers for the 16th consecutive Friday — ever since August 5 when the Centre announced the revoking of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 and its bifurcation into two union territories.
No more pro-India voices in the Valley
Authorities fear that vested interests might exploit large gatherings at the grand mosque to fuel protests, officials said.
Pre-paid mobile phones and all Internet services continued to remain suspended since August 5.
Most top level and second rung separatist politicians are in preventive custody while mainstream leaders, including two former chief ministers, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, have been either detained or placed under house arrest.
The government has detained former chief minister and sitting Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah under the controversial Public Safety act, a law enacted by his father and National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in 1978 when he was the chief minister.
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A city that regularly appears in 'world's friendliest cities' lists, Dublin is perfect for wellness travel. Ireland's capital has always been rich in heritage and culture, but a new interest in wellbeing has brought exciting changes to the city. The opening of holistic centres, yoga studios, healthy restaurants and organic shops means there's now a lot more to Dublin than whiskey and pub food. So, whether you want to stroll by the sea, or sip green juice in the city, our guide will show you a refreshing side of Dublin.
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Blazing Salads
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The Organic Supermarket
Select Stores Dalkey
Since it opened in 2000, Blazing Salads has built up a loyal following and it’s easy to see why. The shop on Drury Street is small, but the selection of vegetarian food is impressive and everything is prepared on-site. The hearty options, like roasted squash or new potatoes with gherkins, would satisfy the most reluctant salad-eater. There’s also a hot food menu, with everything from tofu pizza to chickpea casserole. The cake fridge is mesmerising, and all of the treats have been sweetened with either agave syrup, apple concentrate or maple syrup. Food is priced according to its weight, so be aware that the heavier salads will cost more. 42 Drury Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
After a day of wandering around Dublin in the rain, sniffling under your umbrella, a shot of raw juice might be just the thing. In that case, Alchemy Juice Co. is the place to head for. Alchemy’s juice menu is extensive, the juices are cold-pressed, unpasturised and poured into glass bottles. They even have a range of powerfully healthy shots, like the ginger-filled flu antidote called ‘Spice Girl’. Juices aside, Alchemy also has a good selection of food. From veggie and vegan to sugar-free and paleo, there’s something suitable for every diet. BT2, Level 2, 28A Grafton Street, Dublin 2
One of the longest-standing vegetarian restaurants in Dublin, it would be hard to compile a list of healthy eateries without including Cornucopia. In business since 1986, the centrally-located restaurant offers an array of vegan and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant favours locally grown and organic produce, and there’s a small organic wine list to round out your dinner. Cornucopia makes it their mission to create a relaxed, friendly environment, which is probably why it has such loyal customers. 19/20 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2, Ireland D2
The Organic Supermarket is all about fresh, flavoursome food. The largest dedicated organic retailer in Ireland, it recently opened up two new stores in addition to its original Blackrock location. There’s an organic kitchen in the Rathgar Store, which means you just watch the world go by over a delicious lunch. The menu is varied and includes homemade stews, soups and a range of deserts. Whatever you order, you can rest assured that the ingredients are organic. Rathgar Village Flagship Store, 2-5 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6
Select Stores has been at the top of its game for a while now. Originally an incredibly varied health food store, it’s a family business that has continued to meet its promise – to contribute to the personal well-being of their customers. Select Stores now has a brand new wholefood kitchen, deli and café, known as Fuel Food. The menu includes veggie burgers served with a delicious Basil Mint Pesto. There’s also a juice bar and a selection of organic fair trade coffee. 1 Railway Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin
A very popular lunch spot with health-conscious Dubliners, Staple Foods is committed to serving fresh, unprocessed foods. Meat is on the menu, paleo-style, but they also cater to vegan diets. The food is filling and tasty and served either as a salad or a wrap. If you get to the Grattan Street branch in time for breakfast, try the acai bowl. 24A Grattan Street, Dublin 2 & Curved Street, Dublin 2 (Temple Bar)
Where to Exercise
A friendly and relaxed place to stretch, YogaHub is a yoga studio in Dublin’s city centre. It offers classes 7 days per week, ranging from Complete Beginner to Advanced, so there’s something suitable for everyone. Mats are available to rent at the studio, or you’re welcome to bring your own. A single class pass is €17, while the shorter lunch time class is €10. 27 Camden Place, off Camden Street, Dublin 2
Samadhi offers classes in Ashtanga, Iyengar, Hatha kundalini, Mysore and Vinyasa yoga. Serious yoga classes, in other words, but they do cater for all levels. The studio is in Temple Bar, the buzzing heart of Dublin, so it’s a great place to stop after a day of sight-seeing. The Wooden Building, Cows Lane, The Old City, Temple Bar, Dublin 8
The Elbow Room
A well-being hub that offers a mind-boggling number of classes, The Elbow Room has become incredibly popular. Besides having plenty of yoga classes to choose from, the centre also runs pilates, zumba and body conditioning classes. The importance of mixing up your workouts is emphasised, and The Elbow Room offers plenty of advice to runners. Mindfulness courses are also held throughout the year. Most of the classes are open to drop ins, and a class pass is €15 for a 1 hour session. North Brunswick Street, Stoneybatter, Dublin 7
At 707 hectares, Phoenix Park is one of the largest urban parks in Europe. The network of paths running through the park is extensive, so there are lots of routes for runners, walkers and cyclists. For runners who prefer varied terrain, a track wind arounds the perimeter of the park. With a herd of wild Fallow deer, a conservation area known as the Furry Glen and a Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden, Pheonix Park feels like a world away from the hectic city centre.
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Dublin Holistic Centre
The Dublin Holistic Centre is the kind of place you can enter at your most frazzled and leave feeling brilliant. Over 50 therapists work at the centre, offering a seemingly endless number of treatments. You can book a massage, try natural medicine, experience body work, or have energy healing. If there’s a holistic treatment that you’ve been meaning to try, chances are you’ll be able to do it here. 28 South William Street, Dublin 2
The great thing about buddhist centres is that they usually have drop in meditation sessions. This is ideal for travellers who want to continue their daily meditation practice in a quiet space. The Dublin Buddhist Centre runs drop-in meditation sessions, Monday-Friday. The morning sessions run from 7.30am to 8.25am, while the lunch-time practice is from 1.15 – 1.45. They’re silent meditations, with no instruction, but the centre also runs courses throughout the year. Unit 5, Liberty Corner, James Joyce Street, Dublin D01 N5H6
Where to Indulge
Melt is an award-winning treatment and wellness centre in Dublin. Not a typical spa, Melt is less concerned with flashy surroundings, and instead, aims to provide high-quality and effective treatments. Melt’s acupuncture therapists and on-site physiotherapist are fully qualified, and initial consultations are offered to every client. Relaxing treatments can also be booked, such as aromatherapy massage and the Balancing Balm massage. 2 Temple Lane South, Temple Bar, Dublin 2 ; Melt Temple, The Westin Hotel, Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2
Buff Day Spa
A regular winner in Irish ‘Best Spa’ awards, it’s easy to see why Buff Day Spa continues to impress its customers. Located right beside the Gaiety Theatre, it’s ideal for a lunch-time treat. Buff is the kind of place you can go to for a rejuvenating 30 minute back massage, or a 4.5 hour ‘Half Day Indulgence’, depending on time and budget. 52 South King St, Dublin 2
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Where to Escape
The seaside town of Dun Laoghaire is just a speedy DART ride from Dublin city centre. On a sunny day, nothing beats strolling along with an ice-cream, watching yachts and pleasure boats sail around the harbour. The pier was built during the 19th century, and stretches to the East and the West. The East Pier is more popular, and tends to be busy with runners and dog-walkers on sunny days. If you’re in the mood for a quieter ramble, try the West Pier. It’s a slightly longer walk, and leads to the West Pier Lighthouse.
Howth seems to be every Dubliner’s favourite coastal village. Fresh air, cliff walks and a busy harbour mean that it’s the perfect place to spend a Sunday. Every weekend, the Howth Market runs near the seafront. The largest of the Irish Farmers’ Markets, it has 40 stalls and a great selection of organic and homemade produce. You don’t even have to feel guilty about devouring freshly-baked cakes, because Howth also has some serious walks. Four walking loops start at Howth Station, the longest of which is known as the ‘Bog of the Frogs‘. A tough 10km walk, it incorporates cliff paths, the hilly Ben of Howth, and some beautiful views.
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Lisa OBeirne-Clisson on February 3, 2016 at 9:52 pm said:
Just discovered your site vioa Cornucopia Dublin!! Amazingly well thought out I love it … and have shared with Frenchy audience on my page as deserved !! Fabulous!! Merci !
Grace | The Idyll on February 4, 2016 at 11:43 am said:
Thank you so much, Lisa! I’m really glad you like the guide. I’ll have to visit your restaurant next time I’m in Dublin!
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Why these 5 foods are eaten for good luck in the new year
Ring in 2020 with some black eyed peas, pork, greens and more!
Dec. 31, 2015, 7:12 PM UTC / Updated Dec. 31, 2019, 1:00 PM UTC / Source: TODAY Contributor
By Grace Parisi
We all want health, wealth and heaping gobs of good luck all year long. But are we being overly superstitious by thinking there are actually some foods that are more auspicious than others?
Superstition or not, why hedge our bets? These food-based rituals are not only fun, they're absolutely delicious.
1. Pork
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The expression "high on the hog" refers to the choice cuts of pork, those from the loin, shoulder and upper leg, long reserved for the elite. The "low on the hog" cuts like belly, trotters and offal were left for poor folk. Not so today — it's all good for all folks! So, naturally, pork, with its rich, delicious fattiness has come to symbolize wealth and prosperity. With so many options like sausage, ribs, bacon, ham, suckling pig, etc., there's no reason not to be in "hog heaven" for at least one day.
2. Lentils
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Italians eat lentils on New Year's Eve for wealth and prosperity because the flat legumes were once believed to resemble Roman coins. They're traditionally served with — you guessed it: pork — this time in the form of a huge sausage called cotechino that simmers with the lentils.
3. Soba Noodles
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In Japan, they signify long life, but only if you eat them without breaking or chewing them. Slurp these long noodles in one piece for a good long life or, at the very least, a very tasty meal.
4. Black-Eyed Peas
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There are several different thoughts on why black-eyed peas have come to symbolize good luck. In America, the prevailing folklore dates back to the Civil War era, when black-eyed peas, also known as field peas, were used to feed grazing cattle. During the Siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in late spring of 1863, the town was cut off from all food supplies for nearly two months. People were close to starvation and resorted to eating the crops previously reserved for feeding their livestock. If it weren't for the lowly "cowpeas" (as they're also known), many people wouldn't have survived. Lucky or resourceful, those folks created one tasty tradition out of a versatile legume.
5. Greens
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Double Sesame Greens
Greens ... greenbacks ... moola? Makes sense. Leafy greens resemble folded paper money symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Pair them with black–eyed peas and ham for a truly Southern-style New Year's Ever tradition and triple your luck for 2020.
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Will Hogtown Traffic Get Less Congested?
TORONTO- Newly-elected Toronto Mayor John Tory has six changes that he claims will ease up Big Smoke’s gridlock, according to reports.
What’s coming down the road:
More aggressive towing policy: As of Jan. 1, vehicles blocking major routes in rush hours will be towed, no exceptions. There will be “zero tolerance” Tory said, adding that he will work with Police Chief Bill Blair to enforce the rule. The policy will take effect after a one-month adjustment period.
Retime more traffic lights: Toronto had planned to retime 250 traffic signals in 2015 to quicken the process, but Tory upped that to 350 signals. He also said the city will test signal technology that senses traffic flow in real-time more quickly.
Stop closing lanes: It’s going to get more expensive for private developers to close traffic lanes, which could mean more lanes will remain open. There will also be a more strict criteria for limiting traffic.
More cameras: Hogtown will add another 40 cameras to monitor traffic and communicate with Toronto police on collisions in 2015. Another 60 will be added in 2016, Tory said. The mayor even suggested a media partnership where traffic-spotting helicopters would feed video footage directly to the city’s traffic management center.
Longer work hours for construction projects: Construction hours will be extended from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on public-sector construction projects in an attempt to speed up their completion and thus, prevent long road closures.
Better road closure reporting: For the next six months, Tory will personally participate in the city’s road closing co-ordination committee in an effort to improve the process.
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Microsoft Shows Off Full Power Of DirectX 12 With Square Enix Demo
By Rexly Peñaflorida 2015-04-30T20:50:00Z
We've known for a while that DirectX 12 is on its way along with Windows 10, and today's demo of the new API at Microsoft's Build 2015 showed more of it. But with some help from Square Enix and Nvidia, today's demo showed DirectX 12 at its best.
The demo from Square Enix was called "WITCH CHAPTER 0 [cry]." To show off the full power of DirectX 12, Microsoft spared no expense with a PC from Digital Storm sporting four of Nvidia's GeForce GTX Titan X GPUs in a quad-SLI setup.
The demo, shown by Steve Guggenheimer, Microsoft's corporate vice president in the Developer and Platform Evangelism group, featured a crumbling landscape and a woman crying amongst the ruins of the building. Then the details about the demo, which was running in real-time and in-engine, were revealed: Each scene consisted of 63 million polygons per scene, which Guggenheimer said was 6-12 times the capacity of polygons in DirectX 11. The textures were displayed in an 8K x 8K resolution, and each strand of hair on the main character is an individually rendered polygon that was processed through 50 shaders for better detail and clarity.
Unless you have a few thousand dollars lying around, a quad-SLI setup with four Titan Xs is nothing but a dream. However, this demo shows that the quality of games on a PC, compared to today's consoles, will be vastly superior with DirectX 12. The era of 4K gaming is just beginning, and this demo is a clear indication that DirectX 12 will give developers more tools to create some of the most beautiful and realistic games to date.
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getochkn 30 April 2015 20:47
I've seen demos like that for probably 10 years on how awesome some new engine or this or that is, but it never really seems to translate down.
jimmysmitty 30 April 2015 21:01
Most demos are pre-rendered tough. Doing it in real time and in-engine is quite different and actually impressive TBH.
The biggest thing to take from this is that DX12 will probably allow the same GPU to be more fully utilized in a better way, i.e. it will be able to spit out more polygons which are one of the biggest blocks of more realistic graphics.
hst101rox 30 April 2015 21:08
Video; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpDdOIZy-4k
David Dewis 30 April 2015 21:14
The thing im most looking forward too, is the fact that DX12 allows SLI and Xfire GPU setups to use all the onboard VRAM. So essentially this rig was running with 48GB of Vram. FORTY EIGHT! No wonder textures weren't an issue. lol
AnimeMania 30 April 2015 21:24
Will DirectX 12 be available for Windows 7 or will it be a Windows 10 exclusive?
AldoGG 30 April 2015 21:28
So, we will need 24TFlops and 48GB of VRam for gaming at 8K. probably it will take at least 4 years to be mainstream
PaulBags 30 April 2015 21:34
Real time photorealistic rendering on prosumer hardware? The NSA must be wetting themselves, that's some spy level stuff right there.
soldier44 30 April 2015 21:36
Will be at least 2 years before we see actual games take advantage of DX12. 2017 time frame.
Somasonic 30 April 2015 21:44
As the articles points out, how many of us can afford quad SLI Titan X's? Impressive, but out of most people's reach at this point in time.
clonazepam 30 April 2015 21:58
There's no way games could ever, ever look that good and be profitable. That's taking into account that it feels like a fully fleshed out game, labor hours, and still trying to hit the standard price points.... or maybe $120 video games could become the norm. /shrug
Edit: and same dumb AI from 1999 (God I hope not though, not dx12's problem)
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Struggling with advertising terms, definitions and acronyms? We know how you feel, and we're here to help.
If you bookmark one page this week, make it this advertising terms glossary and impress your managers and co-workers with your understanding of a DSP vs. an SSP vs. a DMP.
Ad Completion
An Ad Completion event occurs when a video ad plays through to the end.
Ad Fraud is when a company knowingly serves ads that no one will actually see as a way to drive “views” and revenue. For example, a website can use bots to automatically refresh its pages in order to register a high number of page views and appear more attractive as an inventory source on ad exchanges.
A company that connects websites with advertising to sell, then aggregates that inventory for advertisers to buy, usually via programmatic exchanges.
Ad Server
A company whose technology relays an ad buy to a website and reports on how it performed.
Ad tech, short for advertising technology, refers commonly to all technologies, softwares and services used for delivering, controlling and targeting online ads.
Agency Trading Desk
An Agency Trading Desk is a team within an ad agency that executes online media buying as a managed service.
Audience Extension
Audience Extension is a process used in advertising technology that attempts to expand the target audience size while ensuring relevancy and maximizing engagement. The extension process takes a known audience segment and catalogs various shared characteristics that can be used to target people who bear similarities and are therefore likely to become customers. Audience Extension techniques are also sometimes called "Lookalike Modeling".
Behavioral targeting is a technique used by advertisers and publishers to utilize a web user's previous web browsing behavior to customize the types of ads they receive. Behavioral targeting can generally be categorized as onsite behavioral targeting or network behavioral targeting, depending on whether the tracking is deployed on a single website or domain, or across a network of websites.
A software application that runs automated tasks – usually that are both simple and structurally repetitive – over the internet typically at a much higher rate than would be possible for a human alone.
Brand Lift
The increase in effectiveness measurements (e.g., message recall) between respondents who did not view the ad and those who did.
Connected TV refers to any TV that can be connected to the Internet and access content beyond what is available via the normal offering from a cable provider. Read on for more details.
A form of targeted advertising for advertisements appearing on websites, mobile browsers or other ad supported devices. The advertisements themselves are selected and served by automated systems based on the identity of the user and the content displayed.
CPC (Cost per Click)
CPC Stands for Cost per Click. This is the price paid by an advertiser to a publisher for a single click on the ad that brings the consumer to its intended destination.
CPCV
Cost per Completed View; the price paid by an advertiser to the publisher once a video has been viewed through completion.
CPE (Cost per Engagement)
With the CPE bidding strategy, impressions are free and advertisers only pay when users actively engage with ads (ie: click, watch, roll-over, etc.).
CPI (Cost Per Install)
CPI, or Cost Per Install, is an advertising method that only charges advertisers each time their app is downloaded.
CPM (Cost per Thousand)
With the CPM bidding strategy, advertisers pay based on the number of impressions your ad receives.
CPV (Cost per View)
A bidding method where you pay for each time your video is played.
Technology or media that applies across multiple formats and across multiple devices. This is different from "cross-device", which implies only multi-device application rather than multiple formats within devices.
CTR (Click-Through Rate)
CTR is a metric that measures the number of clicks your ad (s) receive per number of impressions.
Data Management Platform (DMP)
Data Management Platform; a "data warehouse" used to house and manage cookie IDs and to generate audience segments, which are then used to target specific users with online ads.
Traditionally used for television buying; a block of time that divides the day into segments for purchase, scheduling and delivery (e.g., primetime).
Deal ID
A unique piece of code assigned to an automated ad buy, used to match buyers and sellers individually, based on a variety of criteria negotiated beforehand.
A form of online advertising where an advertiser‘s message is shown on a web page, generally set off in a box at the top or bottom or to one side of the content of the page.
Designated Market Area; as defined by Nielsen, DMAs divide the country into different regional markets by population centers (e.g., San Francisco Bay Area).
DOOH stands for Digital Out-Of-Home advertising. It refers to "out-of-home" advertising - that is, ads that are marketed to consumers when they are "on the go", such as in transit, in commercial locations, or in waiting areas.
Demand-Side Platform; software used to purchase advertising in an automated fashion, allowing advertisers to buy impressions across a range of publisher sites through ad exchanges. TubeMogul is a Demand-Side Platform.
DAI expands advanced advertising opportunities by allowing advertisers to target ads that can be swapped in and out of VOD content.
Effective Cost per Thousand; a metric for measuring advertising revenue generated across various marketing channels, calculated by dividing total earnings by the total number of impressions in thousands.
Fill Rate
The ratio of ad requests that are successfully filled in relation to the total number of ad requests made, expressed in percentage.
First-Party Data
Data directly collected by a brand – typically through e-commerce sites and company websites – about the actions their users take while on that site.
The number of times an ad is delivered to the same browser in a single session or time period.
Showing ads to people based on their mobile device’s location, ZIP code information they submit when registering a site/service or GPS coordinates collected by site/service.
Gross Rating Point; the standard currency that broadcast TV has used to plan, purchase and measure advertising campaigns since the 1950s. Defined as [reach x frequency] for a target demographic.
A way for separate companies to match their data sets without either side being able to access the other’s data.
In-Stream
An ad that appears within a piece of content. For example, a pre-roll ad attached to a YouTube video or a Promoted Tweet in a Twitter feed.
Actual placement of an advertisement – digital or otherwise – as recorded by the ad server.
Insertion Order
Purchase order between a seller of advertising and a buyer (usually via an advertising agency).
Interactive In-App Pre-Roll
Video ads containing rich media or interactive functionality running in-app on smartphones or tablets. Interstitial ads playing in-app expand to full screen unless viewer exits.
Interactive Pre-Roll
In-stream video ads that play before video content and feature interactive and rich media elements, such as overlays, video galleries, microsites and/or zip code locators.
KPI (Key Performance Indicator)
A KPI (Key Performance Indicator) is a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is achieving key business objectives.
Linear TV
Live television that is watched as scheduled; stands in contrast to pre-recorded or video on demand (VOD).
Makegoods
Additional ad impressions which are negotiated in order to make up for the shortfall of ads delivered versus the commitments agreed upon in the insertion order.
Message Recall
A measurement used to evaluate an ad’s effectiveness at driving a viewer’s ability to remember a brand or the message it intended to communicate. Typically measured using a control/exposed survey methodology.
Form of online video ad placement where the ad is played during a break in the middle of the content video.
Mobile Pre-Roll
Video ads with standard functionality, such as click throughs, running on smartphone or tablet devices. Can be in-stream or in-app.
The Media Rating Council, a body whose mission is to secure audience measurement that is valid, reliable, and effective.
An open digital advertising marketplace for aggregated inventory from multiple partners where buyers can bid either manually or programmatically to purchase impressions.
Refers to an individual giving a company permission to use data collected from or about the individual for a particular reason, such as to market the company's products and services.
Over-the-Top; refers to content accessed via the internet without the involvement of a television service provider. OTT includes Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) services like Netflix, as well as free ad-supported services like Hulu.
Page Request
The opportunity for an HTML document to appear on a browser window as a direct result of a user's interaction with a Web site.
PII (Personally Identifiable Information)
Personally Identifiable Information; digital information that can be used, on its own or together with other information, to track back actions to a specific, known individual.
Post-Roll Ad
The streaming of a mobile advertising clip after a mobile TV/video clip. The mobile advert is usually 10-15 seconds.
Pre-Roll Ad
A video advertisement that appears directly preceding an online video. Common formats include :15, :30 and :60 lengths.
Programmatic Ad Buying
The use of software to purchase digital advertising, as opposed to the traditional process that involves RFPs, human negotiations and manual insertion orders.
Programmatic Direct
An ad buy done directly between a publisher and advertiser through automated programmatic ad-buying systems.
Programmatic Non-Reserved
A typical automated buy, similar to an open auction, in which relatively anyone can bid to buy ad space that is for sale.
Programmatic TV (PTV)
Programmatic TV (PTV) is a technology that enables brands and agencies to buy TV ads programmatically - using software.
Real-Time Bidding (RTB)
The buying and selling of online ad impressions through real-time auctions that happen within milliseconds.
Retargeting (Remarketing)
Retargeting ads are a form of online targeting advertising and are served to people who have already visited your website or are a contact in your database (like a lead or customer).
Run-of-Network; the scheduling of Internet advertising whereby an ad network positions ads across the sites it represents at its own discretion.
Run-of-Site; the scheduling of Internet advertising whereby ads run across an entire site, often at a lower cost to the advertiser than the purchase of specific site sub-sections.
Second-Party Data
When a company makes its first-party data directly available to another company, which then uses it to sell ads.
Sell-Through Rate
The percentage of ad inventory sold as opposed to traded or bartered.
An electronic device that connects to a TV providing connectivity to the Internet, game consoles or cable systems.
An ad revenue model that focuses on weight or percentage among other advertisers; used to represent the relative portion of ad inventory available to a single advertiser within a defined market over a specified time period.
Skippable Pre-Roll
In-stream video ads that allow viewers to skip ahead to non-advertisement video content after playing for a few seconds.
A tall, thin online ad unit defined by the IAB as one of two sizes: 120x600 and 160x600.
Supply-Side Platform; software used to sell advertising in an automated fashion.
Standard Pre-Roll
In-stream video ads that play before video content.
The intended audience for an ad, usually defined in terms of specific demographics (age, gender) and psychographics (interests, behaviors).
Third-Party Ad Server
Independent outsourced companies that specialize in managing, maintaining, serving, tracking, and analyzing the results of online ad campaigns.
Information that an established data company collects indirectly or aggregates from others and then sells to ad buyers.
Unique User/Device ID
Sometimes called UDID; identifier assigned to a device or user that lasts until the device is reset or the account is deleted.
Video Ad Serving Template; a universal XML schema for serving ads to digital video players.
vCPM
Viewable CPM; cost per thousand viewable ads served – a simple calculation for vCPM = CPM / viewability rate.
Viewability is a metric that addresses an ad's opportunity to be seen by a viewer.
Viewable Completion
When a video is viewable at the end of ad play.
Viewable Impression
As defined by the Media Ratings Council, a viewable video impression is one where 50% of a video player’s pixels are in view in an active browser tab for any two consecutive seconds.
VPAID
Video Player Ad-Serving Interface Definition; allows a rich interactive user experience with in stream video ads.
View-Through Rate; measurement of how many people saw an ad and eventually visited the advertiser’s site.
The percentage of clicks vs. impressions on an ad within a specific page. Also called “ad click rate.”
Yield Management
Yield and Revenue Management is the process of understanding, anticipating and influencing advertiser and consumer behavior in order to maximize profits through better selling, pricing, packaging and inventory management while delivering value to advertisers and site users.
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Welcome to TransPsych Lab @ NIMHANS!
Translational Neuroscience is the research theme of the Cognitive Neurobiology Division, Neurobiology Research Centre – a central research facility at NIMHANS. Translational Psychiatry Laboratory (TransPsych Lab), within the Cognitive Neurobiology Division, is an integrated clinical research facility with focus on translational approaches in psychiatry – transforming “bench observations” to “bed-side applications”.
World Health Organization lists psychiatric disorders like Schizophrenia among the most disabling medical diseases. Schizophrenia is a complex neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized behaviour and progressive cognitive deficits, whose pathophysiology remains unclear. Current research focus of TransPsych Lab is to evaluate the clinical implications as well as systems biology interactions within the translational research paradigm in psychiatry with specific focus on schizophrenia. In addition, various other psychiatric disorders that are being researched in our lab include Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Alcohol Dependence Syndrome, Autism and Late Onset Depression. The overarching long-term research goal of our lab is to formulate translationally relevant etiopathogenetic models of psychiatric disorders informed by developmental & evolutionary neurosciences.
Our team comprises of multi-disciplinary & multi-faceted scientists who come from various backgrounds - life sciences, neuroscience, psychiatry, psychiatric social work & psychology. The team members are also part of specialty clinics at NIMHANS namely – The Schizophrenia Clinic, The Metabolic Clinic in Psychiatry of the InSTAR Program and the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinic. Within NIMHANS, our collaborative research studies involve faculties from the departments of Psychiatry, Neurovirology, Neuroimaging & Interventional Radiology, Human Genetics, Biostatistics, Neuropathology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry,
Psychiatric Social Work and Clinical Psychology. Our external collaborators include Dr. Matcheri Keshavan (Harvard, Boston), Dr. Samuel Hutton (University of Sussex, Brighton), Dr. David Mataix-cols (Institute of Psychiatry, London) and Dr. Arindam Maitra (NIBMG, Kolkata).
Current studies at the TransPsych Lab attempt to evaluate composite biomarkers that underlie the neuroimmunological & neurotrophic aberrations reflective of neurodevelopmental pathogenesis in schizophrenia. These studies on Schizophrenia aim at integrating various endo-
phenotypes with neurobiological parameters. Studies on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder focus on understanding the clinical & pathogenetic correlates of brain abnormalities in this disorder and their endophenotypic validity. Research techniques that we use include clinical / neurocognitive analyses,evaluation of markers of aberrant neurodevelopment like dermatoglyphics/digit ratio, brain imaging (structural MRI, functional MRI, DTI & MRS), eye tracking, EEG/ERP, tDCS, neurochemical & immunological assays, gene polymorphism & expression studies. These biological studies are complemented by psycho-social research assessments & intervention studies to facilitate holistic understanding of psychiatric disorders.
TransPsych Lab is supported by several research awards including Wellcome Trust / DBT India Alliance Senior Fellowship, Innovative Young Biotechnologist Award as well as Centre of Excellence & Innovation in Biotechnology (CEIB) Programme Support from the Department of Biotechnology and the INSPIRE Scheme from the Department of Science & Technology.
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Get A Bike
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Well, in our world, it’s the name given to the United States’ largest full service downhill bike park, that boasted the title of “Fastest Growing Bike Park” for the last decade, has one of the largest rental fleets in North America, and was built as an inclusive, progressive park where anyone could develop their skills on two wheels. We’re not trying to brag though.
It Took a Hot Second For us to Get Here.
There were lots of rocks and roots on the path to creating Winter Park’s Summer alter ego. Seriously, Bruce Wayne didn’t become Batman in a day.
What we’re saying is, Trestle Bike Park, as it has come to be known today, was a work in progress that necessitated a specially crafted mix of art and science –
Think Picasso meets Bill Nye
with a whole lotta dirt.
But let’s start at the beginning. The idea to create a downhill park at Winter Park Resort grew from the successful decades of summer activities, as well as, the popularity of the cross country scene in the area. Mountain Biking was a popular summer sport at Winter Park Resort and in the Fraser Valley since the early 1990s. Even as early as 1995, people were taking the Zephyr up and riding gravity back down. But that was a cross-country focused experience.
In 1998, this little place up in Canada (Whistler/Blackcomb) opened a bike park and was seeing a surge in their downhill mountain bike success.
Who knew Canadians were so into getting dirty, eh?
After a quick consultation with the neighbors in the great north, the Winter Park Resort staff wanted to do something similar back in Colorado. And so, some of the genius designers from the Whistler/Blackcomb project created their own company, Gravity Logic, and their first gig was building Trestle Bike Park.
The process of development didn’t happen overnight. It took until 2009 for the first trail to get the green light of approval by the US Forest Service. Why did it take so long? One main reason was because the trails were going to be, and continue to be truly crafted, rather than just hacked into the side of the mountain.
Trail decisions were made based on environmental impact
This ensured the resources were respected and build plans worked with the land to maintain a consistent experience for riders year after year. Bob Holme, the Winter Park Resort terrain park guru, took the lead on Trestle development, and worked closely with Planning Director Doug Laraby, Gravity Logic, and the US Forest Service to be sure
soils, botany, water quality, water shed, ecology and biology were all thoughtfully considered.
The hippie hearted trail crew knew the importance of the resources, so although it took longer than expected, they were proud to make this an essential part of Trestle’s growth. Nonetheless, in 2009 Trestle finally took shape and Free Speech was built! Trestle officially had its first freeride and downhill experience built from scratch.
But why the name “Trestle”?
Well, given the trail crew’s past work spearheading Terrain Park development at Winter Park Resort, they kept the rail road theme rolling. The brand new Bike Park became its own brand, taking its name from the old rail road trestle out on Moffat Road. That wasn’t the only trail name theme. The bike park team also created the Bill of Rides: trails with names based on the Bill of Rights. And so, No Quarter, Bear Arms, Search and Seizure, Cruel and Unusual, Jury Duty, Witness, and Double Jeopardy followed the creation of Free Speech.
Present Day Trestle
Over the years, the on mountain experience grew; because what’s a bike ride without an end of the day brew, especially here in Colorado? Our post mountain grub and drink options make a day in the mountains a full experience!
Not to mention we host this little thing in July called, Colorado Freeride Festival – The United States’ largest freeride mountain bike festival.
And the fun’s not over yet, folks.
At the end of summer 2016, Trestle kicked off its backside expansion, which when complete will add 11 more miles of trail, with shorter sections added over the next few summers.
Keep Up With Our Dirt
If You Can...
Trestle Bike Park Is Located At
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Caroline Curran
‘Rush is Just About Personality Fit!’ Says Rich Hot Friend
By CAROLINE CURRAN January 14, 2020 at 1:37 pm
Aimee Brooks (W ’23), a freshman who hails from Chelsea, Manhattan and identifies as “old money,” is under the impression that this system is ultimately fair and unbiased.
Oh No: Grandma Wants to Know Why Your Phone Alarm Goes Off at 9 P.M. Every Night
By CAROLINE CURRAN December 11, 2019 at 11:14 pm
There’s a couple of potential answers to her inquiries. You could definitely lie and say you usually take a power nap at 8:35 PM while studying for finals, and you just forgot to turn the alarm off.
Meet the Under the Button Writer Born in Late 2013
By CAROLINE CURRAN November 25, 2019 at 11:39 pm
Sydney Gelman sits on a mint green loveseat in her above-ground bunker apartment. Sipping on a Diet Coke, she looks around the apartment with disdain and calls it a “windowless asylum.” Gelman, a writer for Under the Button dot com, has the dubious distinction of being the youngest on staff.
'I’ve Always Wanted to Try Shrooms,' Says Friend Who Literally Never Will
By CAROLINE CURRAN November 22, 2019 at 9:06 am
“Did you see the way the trees were, like, breathing? I really want that to happen to me, too. The scenery was just so pretty.”
BREAKING: Freshman at Dream School Wildly Depressed
She wondered if she had been misled when she visited Penn during spring break in her junior year of high school. “There were people playing frisbee on College Green,” she said. “Their serotonin levels seemed perfectly balanced.”
Quiz: Pothole on Spruce or Meteor Crater?
By CAROLINE CURRAN November 14, 2019 at 11:35 am
Is this just a classic case of the freeze-and-thaw cycle on our paved streets or is it Korolev, the famous ice-filled impact crater that's located within the Mare Boreum section of Mars and is a whopping 81.4 kilometers in diameter?
Ditch the Scale This Thanksgiving by Letting Grandma Tell You That You Look like You've Gained Weight
The winter season can be especially tough for dealing with body image — there’s the constant influx of holiday foods, an overload of social obligations, and the stress of family gatherings, just to name a few. But this year, take one thing off your (metaphorical) plate by ditching the scale.
OP-ED: If Student-Athletes Are in Such Good Shape, Why Do They Need to Ride Scooters?
By CAROLINE CURRAN November 7, 2019 at 9:19 am
I don’t know much about Penn’s athletics, but I do know that student-athletes are not only students but also they’re athletes. This duality means that they do physical exercise on a regular basis in addition to studying. Logically, then, one might assume that student-athletes are in good shape.
OP-ED: I Don’t Use Handshake Because It Spreads Germs
By CAROLINE CURRAN November 4, 2019 at 10:33 am
Handshake calls itself “the largest career community for students and recent grads.” Well, do you know where diseases spread? That’s right — communities. And do you know how they spread? Physical touch.
How to Find the Right Penn Face for Your Face Shape
By CAROLINE CURRAN October 31, 2019 at 10:00 am
Depending on your natural features, some Penn Faces will be more flattering on you, and it’s critical that you choose the right one. Do you see how good everyone else looks? That’s because they’re matching their Penn Face to their face shape, and you’re not. And that’s because they have more friends than you and are more accomplished than you are.
Feminist Hero? This Man Just Said his Female Classmate had 'A Good Point'
“I just wanted her to know I heard what she said, and I was impressed,” Mora said.
How to Adapt Your Five-Year Plan for the Imminent Climate Crisis
By CAROLINE CURRAN October 24, 2019 at 12:01 pm
This might sound difficult, but don’t fret.
Intense Love Affair Blossoming Between Anonymous Ferret and Anonymous Manatee in Shared Google Doc
When Anonymous Ferret added a comment asking whether the hippocampus or the amygdala was more important in the formation of fear conditioning, and the Manatee — a marine mammal known for its high intellect and romantic inclinations — responded, “ur hot."
Sophomore Assures Friends That He’s Cuter in Real Life
By CAROLINE CURRAN October 18, 2019 at 1:18 pm
She scrolled through his Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest to find a flattering, non-blurry picture of his face from the past three years to no avail. All she could find were group pictures from his middle school soccer team and blurry Photo Booth selfies with the sepia filter.
Fraternities Defend Ratio Policy: 'We Just Want Our Parties to Pass the Bechdel Test'
IFC Spokesman and Wharton junior Chad Buchanan III explained how fraternities’ concern with gender representation in media prompted their commitment to having their parties pass the Bechdel Test, a set of criteria which requires that two women talk to each other about something other than a man.
I Love Exploring Philly. Have You Been to Parc?
By CAROLINE CURRAN October 7, 2019 at 4:07 am
Basically, what I’m saying is that I know how to appreciate living in Philadelphia. I explore, and sometimes I take pictures since I like to document the neat things I see.
Op-Ed: Do My Roommates Have Terrible Taste in Music or Do I Just Hate Them
Picture this: I’m sitting in my room and I hear music through the wall, coming from the shared living space in this house. I wouldn’t describe the music as pleasant. In fact, it was absolutely heinous. Usually, I’m a pretty considerate roommate. Low maintenance. Chill. But if I have to listen to this playlist for another second of my life, I’m going to fucking lose it.
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Groupe de Spectrométrie Moléculaire et Atmosphérique (UMR CNRS 7331)
1. "The CW-CRDS spectra of the 16O/18O isotopologues of ozone between 5930 and 6340 cm−1— Part 1 : 16O16O18O", D. Mondelain, A. Campargue, S. Kassi, A. Barbe, E. Starikova, M.-R. De Backer, Vl. G. Tyuterev,Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer : 116, February 2013, 49–66
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jqsrt.2012.10.023.
2. "The CW-CRDS spectra of the 16O/18O isotopologues of ozone between 5930 and 6340 cm−1— Part 2 : 16O/16O18O", E. Starikova, A. Barbe, D. Mondelain, S. Kassi, A. Campargue, M.-R. De Backer, Vl. G. Tyuterev, Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, 119, 2013, 104-113.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jqsrt.2012.12.023
3. "MCMC2 : A Monte Carlo code for multiply-charged clusters", D. A. Bonhommeau and M.-P. Gaigeot, Comput. Phys. Commun. 184, 873-884 (2013).
4. "Champagne cork popping revisited through high-speed infrared imaging : The role temperature", G. Liger-Belair, M. Bourget, C. Cilindre, H. Pron, G. Polidori, J. Food Engineering 116, 78-85, 2013.
5. "Unraveling the release of gaseous CO2 during champagne serving through high-speed infrared imaging", M. Bourget, G. Liger-Belair, H. Pron, G. Polidori, J. of Visualization, in press, 2013.
6. "Numerical modelling of bubble-driven flow patterns in champagne glasses", F. Beaumont, C. Popa, G. Liger-Belair, G. Polidori, International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, in press, 2013.
7. "Pressure-broadening and narrowing coefficients and temperature dependence measurements of CO2 at 2.68 micron by laser diode absorption spectroscopy for atmospheric applications", M. Ghysels, G. Durry, N. Amarouche, Spectrochimica Acta Part A, in press, 2013.
8. "A quantum cascade laser absorption spectrometer devoted to the in situ measurement of atmospheric N2O and CH4 emission fluxes", I. Mappe, L. Joly, G. Durry, X. Thomas, T. Decarpenterie, J. Cousin, N. Dumelie, E. Roth, A. Chakir, and Grillon P., Review of Scientific Instruments, 84 (2013) 2, 8 p.
9. "Vibrating H3+ in a uniform magnetic field", H. M. Cobaxin and A. Alijah, J. Phys. Chem. A , 2013, 117 (39), pp 9871–9881
http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/jp312856s
10. "A complete climatology of the aerosol vertical distribution on Mars from MEx/SPICAM UV solar occultations", A. Maattanen, C. Listowski, F. Montmessin, L. Maltagliati, A. Reberac, L. Joly, J-L. Bertaux, Icarus, Vol. 223, pp. 892-941, 2013.
11. "The CW-CRDS spectra of the 16O/18O isopotologues of ozone between 5930 and 6340 cm-1. Part 3 : 16O18O18 and 18O16O18O" , M-R De Backer, A.Barbe , E. Starikova, Vl. G Tyuterev , D.Mondelain, S.Kassi, A. Campargue, Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer, JQSRT, 127, pp24-36 (2013)
12. "New dipole moment surfaces of methane", A V. Nikitin, M Rey, Vl G. Tyuterev, Chem. Phys. Letters, 565, 2013.
13. "Predictions for methane spectra from potential energy and dipole moment surfaces: isotopic shifts and comparative study of 13CH4 and 12CH4", M Rey, A V. Nikitin,Vl G. Tyuterev, J.Mol. Spectrosc, in press, 2013.
14. "First principles intensity calculations for the methane rovibrational spectra in the infrared up to 9300 cm-1", M Rey, A V. Nikitin,Vl G. Tyuterev, Phys.Chem.Chem. Phys., in press, 2013.
15. "Aerosol growth in Titan’s ionosphere", Lavvas, P., Yelle, R.V., Koskinen, T., Bazin, A., Vuitton, V., Vigren, E., Galand, M., Wellbrock, A., Coates, A.J., Wahlund, J.-E., Crary, F.J., Snowden, D., PNAS, voV 110, pp 2729-2734, 2013.
16. "Temperature dependence of ascending bubble-driven flow patterns found in champagne glasses as determined through numerical modeling", F. Beaumont, C. Popa, G. Liger-Belair, G. Polidori, Advances in Mechanical Engineering, in press, 2013.
17. "High-resolution stimulated Raman spectroscopy and analysis of the n1/n5 (C–H) stretching dyad of C2H4", H. Aouididi, M. Rotger, D. Bermejo, R.Z. Martínez and V. Boudon,J. Raman Spectrosc., 44, pp.590–596, 2013.
18. "A theoretical study of H- and I-abstraction reactions from CH3I molecule by I (2P3/2) atom and IO radical", Th. Cours, S. Canneaux, C. Hammaecher et M. Ribaucour, Computational and Theoretical Chemistry 1012, pp 72-83, 2013.
19. "MeCaSDa and ECaSDa: Methane and Ethene Calculated Spectroscopic Databases for the Virtual Atomic and Molecular Data Centre", Y. A. Ba, C. Wenger, R. Surleau, V. Boudon, M. Rotger, L. Daumont, D. A. Bonhommeau, V. G. Tyuterev, and M.-L. Dubernet, JQSRT, 2013,130, 62-68.
20. "High-resolution stimulated Raman spectroscopy and analysis of the n2 and n3 bands of C2H4", A. Ballandras, M.Cirtog, M.A. Loroño, M.-T. Bourgeois, M. Rotger, D. Bermejo, R. Z. Martínez, J. L. Doménech and V. Boudon, J. Raman Spectrosc. 2013, 44, 1033–1038
DOI 10.1002/jrs.4328
21. "Balloon-borne observations of mid-latitude stratospheric water vapour at two launching sites: comparisons with HALOE and MLS satellite data", G. Berthet, J-B. Renard, M. Ghysels, G. Durry, B. Gaubicher, N. Amarouche, Journal of Atmospheric Chemistry, in press, 2013.
22. "Characterization of the stray light in a space borne atmospheric AOTF spectrometer", O. Korablev, A. Fedorova, E. Villard, L. Joly, A. Kiselev, D. Belyaev, and J.-L. Bertaux,Optics Express, Vol. 21, Issue 15, pp. 18354-18360, 2013.
23. "Gas-phase rate coefficients for the reaction of 3-hydroxy-2-butanone and 4-hydroxy-2-butanone with OH and Cl", Messaadia, L., El Dib, G., Lendar, M.; Cazaunau, M., Roth, E., Ferhati, A.; Mellouki, A., Chakir, A., Atmospheric Environment 77 (2013) 951 -958.
24. "Heterogeneous ozonolysis of folpet and dimethomorph : A kinetic and mechanistic study", M. Al Rashidi, A. Chakir, E. Roth. Journal of physical Chemistry A, 117, 14(2013) 2908-2915. DOI: 10.1021/jp3114896, 2013.
25. "First experimental determination of the absolute gas-phase rate coefficient for the reaction of OH with 4-hydroxy-2-butanone (4H2B) at 294 K by vapor pressure measurements of 4H2B", G. El Dib, C. Sleiman, A. Canosa, D. Travers, T. Sawaya, I. Mokbel, A. Chakir, J. Phys Chem A 2013, 117 (1), pp 117–125.
26. "Temperature dependences of air-broadening, air-narrowing and line-mixing coefficients of the methane n3 R(6) manifold lines. Application to in-situ measurements of atmospheric methane", M. Ghysels, L. Gomez, J. Cousin, H. Tran, N. Amarouche, A. Engel, I. Levine, and G.Durry, Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer , in press, 2013.
27. "Evidence of Structural Phase Transitions in Silicate-1 by infrared Spectroscopy'', A. Ballandras, G. Weber, Ch. Paulin, J.P. Bellat et M. Rotger, J. Chem. Phys, in press, 2013.
28. "Vibrationally and rotationally nonadiabatic calculations on H3+ using coordinate-dependent vibrational and rotational masses", Leonardo G. Diniz, José Rachid Mohallem, Alexander Alijah, Michele Pavanello, Ludwik Adamowicz, Oleg L. Polyansky, and Jonathan Tennyson, Phys. Rev. A88, 032506 (2013).
29. "Titan’s surface and atmosphere from Cassini/VIMS data with updated methane opacity", M. Hirtzig, B. Bézard, E. Lellouch, A. Coustenis, C. de Bergh, P. Drossart, A. Campargue, V. Boudon, V. Tyuterev, P. Rannou, T. Cours, S. Kassi, A. Nikitin, D. Mondelain, S. Rodriguez, S. Le Mouélic, Icarus, V 226, PP 470-486.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2013.05.033.
30. "Auroral electron precipitation and flux tube erosion in Titan's upper atmosphere", Snowden, D.; Yelle, R. V.; Galand, M.; Coates, A. J.; Wellbrock, A.; Jones, G. H.; Lavvas, P., Icarus, Volume 226, Issue 1, p. 186-204.
DOI:10.1016/j.icarus.2013.05.021
31. “Kinetic study of the reaction of Chlorine atoms with Hydroxyacetone in gas-phase”, C. Stoeffler, L. Joly, G.Durry, J. Cousin, N. Dumelié, A. Bruyant, E. Roth and A. Chakir, Chemical Physics Letters, 590 (2013) 221-226.
32. "Ozone spectroscopy in the electronic ground state: High-resolution spectra analyses and update of line parameters since 2003", A. Barbe, S. Mikhailenko, E. Starikova, M.-R. De Backer, Vl.G. Tyuterev, D. Mondelain, S. Kassi, A. Campargue, C. Janssen, S. Tashkun, R. Kochanov, R. Gamache, J. Orphal, JQSRT, 130, pp 172-190 (2013)
33. "New assignments in the 2 μm transparency window of the 12CH4 Octad band system",
L. Daumont. A.V. Nikitin, X. Thomas, L. Régalia, P. Von Der Heyden, Vl.G. Tyuterev, M Rey, V. Boudon, Ch. Wenger, M. Loete, L.R. Brown, Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer,116, February 2013, Pages 101-109
34. "Monitoring the losses of dissolved carbon dioxide from laser-etched champagne glasses", G. Liger-Belair, A. Conreux, S. Villaume, C. Cilindre, Food Research International, 54, 516-522, 2013
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Dec. 6, 2019 / 8:59 AM / Updated Dec. 6, 2019 at 9:07 AM
'Back to the Future' creator, stars celebrate museum exhibit
Creator, producer and writer Bob Gale holds up a 1986 issue of USA Today with the headline "Reagan: Back to the Future" during a private gala to celebrate the opening of "'Back To The Future' Trilogy: The Exhibit." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
A display is pictured with Marty McFly and his iconic orange vest at "Back to the Future: The Exhibit." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
"Back to the Future: The Exhibit" features displays of artifacts from the films, including hand-written notes. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Left to right, rear, Charles Fleischer, Donnelle Dadigan, Bob Gale, Don Fullilove and Darlene Vogel and left to right, foreground, Ricky Dean Logan and Elsa Raven arrive for a private gala to celebrate the opening of "'Back To The Future' Trilogy: The Exhibit." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 6 (UPI) -- The Hollywood Museum unveiled Back to the Future: The Exhibit with screenwriter Bob Gale and cast members Charles Fleischer, Darlene Vogel, Ricky Dean Logan, Donal Fullilove and Elsa Raven in attendance.
The exhibit includes many props, costumes and vehicles from the three Back to the Future films. It also includes memorabilia and some personal items from Gale, including his handwritten notes.
"I gave them the typewriter that I typed the very first draft of the first script on," Gale told UPI on the red carpet at Thursday's opening. "We got hoverboards that were screen used. We've got a Back to the Future III screen used car from the drive-in theater, costumes, blueprints."
The Back to the Future trilogy starred Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, a teenager whose scientist friend Doc (Christopher Lloyd) invents a time machine. In the original film, Marty accidentally travels back and time and prevents his parents (Lea Thompson and Crispin Glover) from meeting. With the help of young Doc, he has to reunite them to guarantee his own existence, and return to1985.
Museum President and Founder Donelle Dadigan said collectors around the world contacted her to contribute Back to the Future items.
"Once they heard that we were doing this exhibit and that the godfather, Bob Gale, had an interest to participate in this exhibit with us, it was extraordinary," Dadigan said. "All he had to do is reach out and ask. I think we might have to do another exhibit, there's so much."
Gale concurred that there's more Back to the Future material out there.
"Once this starts going, I'm sure other people will say, 'Well, wait a minute, I've got some stuff. Let's put that on display,'" Gale said. "When you open up more floor space we'll fill it up."
Fans have celebrated Back to the Future since the first film opened in 1985. Once the sequel, Back to the Future Part II took Doc and Marty into the year 2015, fans awaited the date October 21, 2015, the day Doc and Marty arrive. Even four years after 2015, fans still celebrate October 21 as Back to the Future Day.
"And the fans are getting younger and younger so I think this is going to go on for a long time," Vogel, who played a hoverboarding gang member in Part II, told UPI.
Raven had one scene in the original film. She plays the Clock Tower Lady, collecting donations to save the town Clock Tower which became stopped at 10:04 when it was struck by lightning in 1955. Doc uses that lightning bolt to power the time machine and send Marty home.
"Well, we didn't know how significant it was going to be," Raven said. "We knew it was a good, solid movie. Of course we were delighted when it was such a big success. It's an evergreen. It's not today. It's any day."
Fans of the Back to the Future films attended the exhibit too. Actor Josh Sussman co-founded the Facebook group "1:15 AM, Twin Pines Mall." The group gathers at the Puente Hills Mall, the location of the film's Twin Pines Mall where Doc unveils the time machine to Marty at 1:15 AM.
"A few friends randomly one year decided, 'Let's just go to the Twin Pines Mall at 1:15 AM October 26, the night of October 25,'" Sussman explained. "Turned out there were other Back to the Future fans there and we were like let's make a Facebook group. We've been showing up every year. It's been really special."
The Facebook group celebrates Back to the Future year-round when the film screens around Los Angeles or other dates occur. Or they attend openings like the Back to the Future exhibit where Sussman was excited to meet Gale and discover more about the films he's loved since he was a child.
"I discover new things whenever I watch the movie," Sussman said. "It's layered so well. The movie was written for people watching it on their 10th time. I can't really think of any other movies that are layered that well to still discover new things."
Back to the Future will continue in 2020. Back to the Future: The Musical opens in Manchester February 20. It will include songs from the film and new songs co-written by the film's original composer, Alan Silvestri.
"We're using 'Power of Love' and 'Back in Time' and then we've got, of course, 'Johnny B. Goode' and 'Earth Angel,'" Gale said. "Then we've got a whole slew of new songs written by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard."
If the Manchester run is successful, Back to the Future: The Musical could come to the U.S. too.
"We hope so," Gale said. "We can't predict the future."
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Jennifer Hudson, Lady Antebellum to perform on 'Voice' finale
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Singer Jennifer Hudson is scheduled to perform on Tuesday's "Voice" finale. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
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March 12, 2019 13:12 /Boston Events/Jeff Bernstone
Chef and Bestselling Author of 'Salt Fat Acid Heat' Samin Nosrat Is Coming to Boston
Boston, MA– The world of celebrity chefs is a peculiar one. It’s a world predicated as much on personality and a questionably derived definition of “star power” as it is culinary skill. Outside of the nearly religious devotion of its patrons, few people had even heard of Les Halles during the late 90s until Anthony Bourdain transformed it into a virtual gastronomic mecca by the sheer dint of a bestselling memoir. Despite the mere mention of his name invoking a Nickelback-esque revulsion for many Americans, Guy Fieri is instantly recognizable as one of the leading “faces” of the food movement—even if millions of viewers would probably never consider eating at a restaurant called “Tex Wasabi’s.” People need a public figure to either revile or cherish despite the fact that their creative or personal output rarely affects their daily lives in any semblance, positive or negative. And that’s as true for Kanye West or Elon Musk as it is for Jamie Oliver or Alton Brown.
Which might be why the popularity of Samin Nosrat is so refreshing.
Nosrat—who once insisted on bringing a journalist from The Guardian to her favorite Chuck E. Cheese’s—doesn’t have an instantly recognizable catch phrase. You’re not likely to see her parodied on Saturday Night Live. She isn’t quirky, smug, or highly animated. In fact, she seems almost aggressively humble. And her 2017 bestseller Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, now a Netflix series, helped condense the needlessly intricate methodology in modern cooking to four fundamental elements so simple to remember, they seem practically Zen-like in their applicability.
But I’ve never met her. I’ve never eaten at any of her restaurants or had a meal prepared by her. I’ve never taken any of her classes. I once tried to recreate her recipe for a chicken escabeche and wound up botching it so badly I gorged myself at Taco Bell out of pure shame (who knew you weren’t supposed to use rubber bands in lieu of kitchen twine?).
But those of you with much more sensible tastes might want to take in Nosrat’s encyclopedic knowledge of food preparation when she comes to the Emerson Colonial Theater for a public discussion and book signing on Wednesday May 1st.
I’m of the opinion that probably no more than half a dozen books on cooking are necessary to any kitchen shelf. Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat should be one of them. It’s personable, candid, and practical, entirely free from esoteric jargon and wildly extravagant prose. It doesn’t tout cooking as salvation from existential dread, but instead recognizes it as a basic human trait that transcends cultural boundaries.
But I’m not here to laud Samin Nosrat. Her work speaks for itself. And if you’ve had the chance to catch the 4-part Netflix adaptation of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, you’ll probably realize that Nosrat’s appeal isn’t about the pretense of personality, but about technique. With that being said, I’d like to remind Samin that there are several Chuck E. Cheese locations well within driving distance of the Colonial. Unless Sizzler’s more your speed. In which case… we sadly can’t help you.
Samin Nosrat will appear at the Emerson Colonial Theater at 106 Boylston St in Boston on Wednesday, May 1st at 8:00 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday March 15th and range from $35-75. For more information, please visit http://www.emersoncolonialtheatre.com/calendar/an-evening-with-samin-nosrat/
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Missouri beats Oral Roberts 78-64
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Montaque Gill-Caesar scored 19 points and Wes Clark added 14 points and nine assists to lead Missouri past Oral Roberts 78-64 on Wednesday night.
Despite trailing for most of the first 27 minutes, the Tigers (2-1) scored six consecutive points to take a 58-52 advantage with 10:51 remaining. Missouri then used an 8-0 run capped by a 3-pointer by Deuce Bello with 3 minutes left for a 73-62 lead.
Oral Roberts (1-1) would get no closer than 10 the rest of the way.
The Golden Eagles' Obi Emegano scored a career-high 30 points while Korey Billbury added eight points and 10 rebounds.
Gill-Caesar now leads Missouri with 16.3 points per game as one of four freshmen to play for first-year coach Kim Anderson. The 6-foot-6, 215-pound guard from Vaughan, Ontario, attended high school at Huntington Prep in West Virginia for new Missouri assistant Rob Fulford.
He finished with 5-of-11 shooting from the field, including 4 of 7 from 3-point range.
The teams combined for 49 fouls and 64 free throws, but despite the game's slow pace, both schools shot over 40 percent for the game. Oral Roberts converted 13 of its 20 shots from the field in the first half, including its first eight attempts, but made only 5 of 24 in the closing 20 minutes.
Foul trouble sidelined Emegano's torrid start as he scored 18 points in the opening 7 minutes before collecting two fouls in the following 30 seconds. He sat out the remainder of the half and scored 12 after the break, but never could match his early pace.
Emegano led the team with 26 points in its season opener and averaged 19 points in four games last season before tearing his right anterior cruciate ligament.
Missouri shot 25 of 49 from the field, including 12 of 21 from behind the arc. Despite being the larger team, though, the Tigers only outrebounded Oral Roberts 32-31 and converted eight fewer free throws.
Oral Roberts: Under 16th-year coach Scott Sutton, the Golden Eagles were picked to finish third in the Summit League preseason poll by coaches, staff and media. The team returned to the conference after playing its last two seasons in the Southland Conference.
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Love Will Guide Us, Grades 2-3
Session 15: Love in Action
Part of Love Will Guide Us, Grades 2-3
Activity time: 7 minutes
Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle
Session 1, Handout 1, Ten Million Stars
Session 1, Handout 2, Love Will Guide Us Lyrics (Hymn 131 in Singing the Living Tradition)
Night Sky display (Session 1, Opening)
Optional: A recording of the song "Love Will Guide Us" and a music player
Optional: A ladle and a gourd
Hang the Night Sky, if it is not already posted in the meeting space. Make sure you have the North Star and the Big Dipper. If you need to create a Night Sky display, see Session 1, Opening.
Post your Our UU Sources Poster, if it is not already posted.
Copy Session 1, Handout 1, Ten Million Stars, for all participants. Or, write the words on newsprint, and post.
Copy Session 1, Handout 2, Love Will Guide Us Lyrics, for all participants. Or, copy the lyrics on a sheet of newsprint, and post.
Plan to collect and store handouts (or newsprint sheets) for re-use.
Optional: If you need to learn the song "Love Will Guide Us," go online to hear a congregation singing it together. Or, you might invite a member of the choir or someone musical in the congregation to teach and lead the song with you.
Gather the children in a circle. Distribute Handout 1, Ten Million Stars, or point out the words printed on newsprint. Light the chalice and invite the group to read the words together responsively.
Indicate the Night Sky display. If the group includes children who have heard the Opening before, you might invite them to explain the Night Sky, the Big Dipper, the North Star in their own words.
Or, say in your own words:
When people first began to ponder the night sky, they wondered, "What are stars and why are they there? Why do they move?" "Where did I come from? How did life begin? Why am I here?" Although the sky did not give the answers, people used the stars as symbols for their beliefs about the important questions in their lives.
When people looked at their night sky, they saw patterns and pictures in the way the stars were arranged. Thousands of years ago, the Greeks and Romans, the Chinese and Arabs, Native Americans, and other peoples all around the world named these constellations for gods they worshipped, animals they relied on, and everyday scenes from their lives.
Indicate the Big Dipper. Say:
We call this constellation the Big Dipper.
Invite the children to discover the pattern of a ladle, a big dipping spoon. Show them the ladle, if you have brought one. Ask the children what other pictures they see. Encourage them to imagine the constellation upside down. Tell them:
To the Skidi Pawnee Indians, this constellation looked like a sick man being carried on a stretcher.
To the ancient Maya, it was a mythological parrot named Seven Macaw.
To the Hindu, it looked like Seven Wise Men.
To the early Egyptians, it was the thigh and leg of a bull.
To the ancient Chinese, it was the chariot of the Emperor of Heaven.
The Micmac Indians saw a bear instead of the scoop, and hunters tracking the bear instead of the handle.
In France, some people call it the Saucepan.
Now say:
Long ago, people discovered how to use the stars to guide them when traveling. Knowing the constellations in the night sky helped them find the direction they wanted to go.
In our country, slavery used to be allowed. There were many places in the U.S. in the 1800s where white people in the Southern states controlled black people by forcing them to work hard for no payment. People who were enslaved in this way had little power to make decisions about their own lives—even the adults.
The people who were enslaved in the South knew that the Northern states did not allow slavery. They knew they could escape to the North by traveling at night, when it was dark, following the Big Dipper constellation in the sky. They gave the Big Dipper a new name: the Drinking Gourd. This constellation became a symbol of freedom. We will talk more about the Drinking Gourd today when we talk about Harriet Tubman, and how she helped many people escape from slavery. She traveled back and forth, from the North to the South and back again, though it was quite dangerous for her, as a black woman, one who had escaped from being enslaved, herself.
Say, while pointing to the North Star:
This one star does not move much in the Night Sky. The earth rotates and orbits around the sun, but this star, the North Star, is located directly above the North Pole, so it seems to always stay in the same place in the sky. Travelers without a map, a compass, or a GPS can use the North Star to know where they are and where they are going.
For Unitarian Universalists, love is like the North Star.
Now indicate the poster you have made of the seven Sources. Say, in your own words:
We let love and our Sources guide us, like stars in the night sky guide travelers. We use the wisdom of many Sources to help us answer the big questions about what we believe, just like ancient peoples used the stars.
Explain, or remind the children, that a "source" has to do with origin, or beginning. When we talk about the sources of our beliefs, this means we are talking about where our beliefs begin and how we get ideas. Say, in your own words:
Today we are talking about our second Source, "lives of people from long ago and today who remind us to be kind and fair." Harriet Tubman was one of those people.
Distribute (or indicate, if posted) the "Love Will Guide Us" lyrics. Sing "Love Will Guide Us" together.
Collect handouts/newsprint for use in future sessions.
For participants who are not fluent readers, take the time to teach the opening words and song aurally, so children can come to know them from memory.
Use an LED chalice to avoid fire hazard and to include participants who are sensitive to smoke or scents.
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Love Will Guide Us
A Program for Grades 2-3 that Applies the Wisdom of the Six Sources to the Big Questions
Download all of Love Will Guide Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.
Activity 1: Follow the Leader
Activity 2: Song - Follow the Drinking Gourd
Activity 3: Story - Harriet's Freedom Journeys
Activity 4: Drinking Gourd Role Plays
Faith In Action: Fair Trade Chocolate Sale with S'mores
Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Concerns
Alternate Activity 2: UU Source Constellation - Wise Women and Men
Alternate Activity 3: Trust Walk
Harriet's Freedom Journeys
Handout 1: Follow the Drinking Gourd Lyrics
Leader Resource 1: Drinking Gourd Role Play Scenarios
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The Juice Is Loose
The Final Twist of American Horror Story Is. . .The People vs. O.J. Simpson
The show’s ambitious season will conclude with an homage to Ryan Murphy’s other Emmy-winning show.
By Joanna Robinson
This post contains a preview of Season 6, Episode 10 of American Horror Story. If you’re not caught up, now’s the time to leave.
Now that we know Lee (Adina Porter) is the survivor of Return to Roanoke: Three Days in Hell, all that’s left is to deal with is the aftermath of a season-long killing spree. Lee, it seems, will go on trial for killing Monet (Angela Bassett) and attempting to murder Audrey (Sarah Paulson), all of which was caught on the Return to Roanoke cameras. She may also face charges for the death of her husband, Matt, thanks to her taped, drug-fueled confessional. Then again, I’m not sure a confession like that will stand up in the court of law. Lee was under significant hillbilly-cannibal duress.
Either way, Murphy is returning to fertile Emmy territory placing Lee in court. And by the looks of it, like O.J. Simpson before her, she may get away with murder. . .at first. Lee will not only face a jury of her peers; she will also have to square off against Sarah Paulson’s Season 2 journalist character, Lana Winters. (That makes three characters Paulson will have played this season.) Winters—doing something of a Barbara Walters thing—will interview Lee live. So I’m guessing we’ll see Lana break Lee over the course of the interview. If so, she will be the finale Roanoke occupant to die in pursuit of fame. But will there be any actual ghosts involved in Lee’s comeuppance? Tune in to find out.
The Horror, The Horror
American Horror Story Takes a Brutal, Merciless Look at Millennial Culture
Ryan Murphy punishes a selfie-loving generation.
Another American Horror Story Regular Joins Ryan Murphy’s Feud
Now that Kathy Bates has joined, who wouldn’t want ringside seats to the battle between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford?
By Laura Bradley
Is Taissa Farmiga’s New American Horror Story Character a Blair Witch Project Homage?
Did you spot the returning favorite?
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CIF STATE PLAYOFFS: CIF playoffs continue with state and regional competition
The CIF state and regional draws were released for basketball and soccer on Sunday with 11 local teams earning berths.
CIF STATE PLAYOFFS: CIF playoffs continue with state and regional competition The CIF state and regional draws were released for basketball and soccer on Sunday with 11 local teams earning berths. Check out this story on vcstar.com: https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/high-school/2016/03/06/cif-state-playoffs-cif-playoffs-continue-with-state-and-regional-competition/88706550/
Ventura County Star Published 3:21 p.m. PT March 6, 2016
The CIF-Southern Section championships have been completed, but the season isn't over.
Eleven local basketball and soccer teams will continue play in state and regional competition this week. The pairings were released Sunday.
In basketball, five of the six teams earning berths into the CIF State Championships are scheduled to host first-round games Wednesday night at 7.
The Ventura girls are the No. 5 seed in the Division II So Cal Regional and will host No. 12 Bakersfield.
The Newbury Park girls are the No. 1 seed in the Division III So Cal Regional and host No. 16 Reedley-Immanuel. Agoura is the No. 4 seed in Division III and hosts No. 13 Madera.
The Oaks Christian girls are the No. 16 seed in the Division I So Cal Regional and play at No. 1 San Diego-The Bishop's School.
The Oak Park boys are the No. 5 seed in the Division III So Cal Regional and host No. 12 Fresno-San Joaquin Memorial. Calabasas is the No. 7 seed in Division III and hosts No. 10 Fresno-Roosevelt.
In soccer, four of the five teams earning berths into the CIF Southern California Regionals are scheduled to host first-round games at 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The Fillmore boys team is seeded No. 2 in Division V and hosts No. 7 Sun Valley.
The Newbury Park girls team is seeded No. 5 in Division II and plays at No. 4 Irvine-Northwood.
The Moorpark girls team is seeded No. 3 Division IV and hosts No. 6 Alta Loma. The Oxnard girls team is seeded No. 4 in Division IV and hosts No. 5 Tujunga-Verdugo Hills.
The Grace Brethren girls are the top seed in Division V and host No. 8 San Pedro-Port of Los Angeles.
The area crowned six CIF-SS team champions on Saturday. The Ventura girls, Newbury Park girls and Oak Park boys won titles in basketball. The Fillmore boys, Oxnard girls and Grace Brethren girls won titles in soccer.
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The Ventura Orthopedics Athletes of the Week
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Tuesday, May 28 11:40am
AUTHOR: Simon Chapman
WATCH: Is the new Porsche 911 RSR turbocharged?
Photos of the new Porsche 911 RSR have been circulating around the internet this week and now we’ve got our first listen.
The GTE-spec car is set to debut later this year and some are already speculating the car might be turbocharged.
At first glance there’s not much to separate the older 991.1 and the newer 991.2. However, some subtle changes have promoted a few questions about the car.
Porsche completed a test at Monza last week where they tested a 991.1 and 991.2-spec RSR back-to-back.
Local videographer 19Bozzy92 was there for the test to capture the sights and sounds of the RSR in action. Watch the video below where you can hear the distinct difference between the two cars.
The most notable changes between the first generation and second generation RSR are the addition of a side exhaust and a new front facia.
Bigger vents on the side in front and behind the rear wheel have led some social media speculators to suggest that the car might be turbocharged.
However, the car definitely lacks any distinctive turbo sound. What's more is that the new RSR is still understood to be based off the 991 platform, which is naturally aspirated. If it was based off of the 992 then it would run a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged flat-6.
Additional endurance-style lights have been added to the front bumper but gone are the dive planes on either side of the splitter.
Mirror mounts have been changed and the car features a new front bonnet. Vents have been changed as well in the rear window pockets. The rear bumper has also been re-profiled.
Some social media commentators have decided they don’t like the new sound, but it’s not the first time Porsche has changed the note of the RSR.
Watch the 2017-spec Porsche 911 RSR
The car will likely make an official racing debut in the 2019-’20 FIA World Endurance Championship. It’ll also likely race in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, which means New Zealand’s own Earl Bamber will likely get to steer the car next year.
Photos: Stefano Ciabattoni
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Lottery Luck with Ventuz-Powered Drawing
“It’s a Win-Win for Wales”– that is the motto of the new weekly Welsh lottery program Loteri Cymru. Broadcast every Friday night at 8pm on S4C, the show donates 20% of its profits to charitable causes for local communities in Wales. The rest naturally goes to the lucky winners with the right numbers. And how do you find out whether you have won? By watching the lottery show with the Ventuz-powered draw graphics created by Kinetic Pixel.
The Kinetic Pixel team have been involved since the launch of the program in March of 2017. For them, the weekly preparation of the three-minute show is divided into two parts. The first phase starts on Tuesday, when the marketing department of Loteri Cymru sends over a spreadsheet with the most interesting facts and figures from last week’s draw. These numbers are used to create animations that mostly involve 3D-rendered maps of Wales with camera fly-overs to show hotspots of where the winners are located, which counties or towns have done especially well or the distribution of charitable funds.
“Designing this part of the program takes us about half a day”, says Craig Hann of Kinetic Pixel. “We can work very quickly by loading the data from the spreadsheet into our custom control software and pushing it into Ventuz from there. We then render out the animation and send it to the customer, who includes it into the rough-cut along with the week’s VT clips, and adds a voice-over for broadcasting on Friday.” The whole draw show is ready to go by Wednesday evening apart from the winning numbers.
The critical phase however is the weekly drawing of the winning numbers. This happens every Friday at 7pm using a third-party random number generator. Representatives from Loteri Cymru and their lawyers are present to ensure the strict procedures and security measures are followed to the letter. The draw process is completed, the numbers are verified, and everything is ready to create the final sequence in just a few minutes. The results are then streamed into the Ventuz scene, which is a combination of pre-rendered slates from Cinema 4D and real-time texture mapping of the numbers onto the balls. By 7:10pm, the final draw graphics sequence has been rendered live from Ventuz into the Avid edit suite and is ready for voice-over. Then the previously prepared segments are added, and at 8 o’clock the entire program can be aired to the eager viewers.
Although the entire show is put together inside of the Ventuz real-time engine, much of the content consists of pre-rendered models and sequences from Cinema 4D, designed and supplied by boutique CGI house Bomper Studio. Ventuz offers a very streamlined workflow for the integration of Cinema 4D content, but the team faced a few hurdles. Joe Styles recalls: “We used the live-link between Ventuz 5 and Cinema 4D extensively. It is great for importing models and cameras seamlessly. But it doesn’t work with animations. And since we need so many of them, this required a few workarounds. However, we were able to take a first look at Ventuz X just recently, and it seems like the new 3D features will cover exactly this problem. Our camera model is currently based on animating between ‘waypoints’, but the ability to load paths from Cinema 4D into Ventuz will make the programming of camera flights a piece of cake in the future.”
Nonetheless, the use of Cinema 4D models in the lottery program allows Kinetic Pixel to create some very appealing graphics. “The maps are always interesting to create”, explaines Craig. “We can extrude any county by height and bring it up like a bar chart according to the lucky winners. Normal maps are used to show smaller postcode and city boundaries. Mapping the geographical coordinates of longitude and latitude to the Ventuz coordinates is always a challenge, but something we are familiar with from using Ventuz on many UK Elections. It looks like Ventuz X will also offer a node to simplify this workflow.”
Kinetic Pixel can look back on many years of experience with Ventuz, which is why these few complications did not cause them to ever doubt their pipeline. “We know Ventuz well, and know it can be relied on each week without issue - no frame drops, glitches or errors”, said Craig. “The way we automate and integrate with Ventuz is bullet-proof, and that was very important as we cannot run the draw more than once without serious repercussions. The final output looks great too, and we knew we could achieve that with Ventuz, plus we had our eyes open about where the challenges lie.”
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Home » » Only an American journalist could ask such an extraordinary question
Only an American journalist could ask such an extraordinary question
COMING from the nation that crowns its baseball and football premiers "world champions", it probably should come as no surprise that the US is viewing the clash in the pool of American teammates Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte as determining the greatest swimmer in history.
-The Australian
Lochte, to his credit, didn't immediately bite. He's cool. He knows not to get ahead of himself. He has three Olympic gold medals _ two fewer than Ian Thorpe, just as a matter of interest, one fewer than Dawn Fraser but, hey, who's counting? _ and Phelps has 14.It seemed utterly extraordinary that anyone could possibly pose him that question. Lochte could win six golds and Phelps none _ which can't happen because they would be relay teammates for a couple of them _ and still Phelps would reign supreme, the single-most ruthless swimming machine the world has seen. But Lochte treated it as a legitimate hypothesis.
"You know what, that's your guys' call," Lochte said, gazing down at the press scrum at his feet. "I don't know how you really decide who is the greatest swimmer of all time. I mean a lot of people say Mark Spitz is or Matt Biondi. These names come up. So it's kind of hard to decide who is the world's best swimmer. There are so many different areas. Me and Michael, we swim so many different events but we're not the fastest 50m freestyle or 100m freestyler. So it's hard to decide." It can't even be said that by the end of these Games one of them will have established himself as the fastest swimmer in the world. That distinction will go to the man who wins the 50m freestyle, an event neither of them is even contesting and for a very good reason _ it's not their forte.
And that's what made the question so insulting. The two Americans might be the best all-rounders in the world because the IM races test all four strokes but neither of them will dip his toe into a race against the best breaststrokers or backstrokers.Spitz and Biondi, both American, were extraordinarily brilliant. Spitz won nine golds in his career but five were in relay events. Similarly, Biondi won eight golds, but half were in relays.
Biondi was hailed as the greatest sprinter of his generation but in his three Olympics, Los Angeles, Seoul and Barcelona, he won the 100m freestyle only once. And let's not forget that when Biondi was at his peak in 1988, he was beaten by Australia's Duncan Armstrong in the 200m freestyle final and by Anthony Nesty of Surinam in the 100m butterfly.Fraser, by contrast, utterly dominated the 100m freestyle, becoming the first swimmer in history to win the same Olympic event three times, in 1956, 1960 and 1964. And she would have been right in the mix to win it again in Mexico in 1968 had she not been banned for souveniring a flag.
But on history's page, even Fraser must bow to Phelps. And not only her but Thorpe and Russia'a Alex Popov and Kristina Egerzeki, the Hungarian backstroker. Even Tarzan, Johnny Weissmuller, who won five golds and a bronze in water polo, couldn't swing it to be called The Greatest.Lochte and his adoring press corps might do well to maintain perspective.
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Former Senator Jim Timilty Endorses Paul Feeney for State Senate
posted by Feargal O'Toole | 245sc
Former State Senator Jim Timilty officially endorsed Democrat Paul Feeney for State Senate and released the following statement:
“Paul has the experience, passion, and dedication to our communities that we need and I’m proud to support him in his campaign to be the next State Senator of the Bristol and Norfolk district.
“The nine cities and towns of this district are made up of hardworking people that expect loyalty and accessibility. I saw Paul’s dedication and work ethic first-hand when he was my Chief of Staff and I know that the district would be well-served with Paul as our State Senator.”
Nance Boucher commented 2017-10-13 14:14:30 -0400
Paul Feeney is ahead of the times: Medicare for all – known also as “Single-payer”, needs to have a clearer explanation. See on FB Robert Reich Resistance Report -reliable information that can be fact-checked. I’m for Mr. Feeney because he is for ending the wage gap for women, which, I believe, will partner with raising the minimum wage for all, affordable college education, fully funded public schools. Voting for Feeney for what I believe, and for this country’s right to vote for all citizens – all of that, is a vital step I can be a part of to make a difference.
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Vijay Mallya happily watches cricket match in England, will he return to India?
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by Chaithanya G September 10, 2018, 5:21 pm
India business tycoon and former Indian upper house Parliament, Vijay Mallya has once again hit the headlines as he was seen watching the fifth Test match between England and India at The Oval. Vijay Mallya could be the only person who can happily relax despite having too many loans to his credit.
The 62-year-old is an Indian Konkani entrepreneur and a former politician who was once elected as the member of parliament for a short term of 1 year. Mallya inherited his dad’s business and from then his venture started. He is the ex-chairman of Indian’s largest spirits company and is also the co-owner and Team Principal Sahara Force India Formula 1.
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The escaping business magnate who is well known for his lavish culture and extraordinary lifestyle empathises in alcohol beverages, aviation infrastructures, real estates, and fertilizers.
The Indian liquor tycoon and an ex Rajya Sabha MP, Mallya, founded Kingfisher Airlines in the year 2003. Kingfisher Airlines got its identity from United Breweries Group’s flagship beer brand, Kingfisher. However, this project got Vijay Mallya in big trouble.
Since his arrest in April 2017, the tycoon is on bail and is fighting extradition to India on charges of alleged fraud and money laundering.
Mallya is accused of Rs 6,027-crore loan that he took from a consortium of 17 banks for his now-defunct Kingfisher Airlines to shell companies in 7 countries, including the likes of US, UK, France and Ireland.
State Bank of India sanctioned Rs 1,600 crore while other public-sector banks that sanctioned loans to Kingfisher are Punjab National Bank with an exposure of Rs 800 crore, Bank of India (Rs 650 crore), Bank of Baroda (Rs 550 crore), Central Bank of India (Rs 410 crore), UCO Bank (Rs 320 crore), Corporation Bank (Rs 310 crore), State Bank of Mysore (Rs 150 crore), Indian Overseas Bank (Rs 140 crore).
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Divock Origi injured, removed from Belgium squad
After four months without an international break, the last one of the season arrives just in time to disrupt the end of the season.
Divock Origi has been withdrawn from the Belgium squad for their game against Portugal and is replaced by Everton‘s Kevin Mirallas.
The news was revealed by Belgium coach Marc Wilmots on Thursday.
The extent of the injury is not yet reported.
Liverpool have 19 players away on international duty and Jurgen Klopp had spoke this week of hoping they all returned healthy – with Liverpool facing eight games in a busy April schedule.
“I wish them all success in the international fixtures and I hope they all come back healthy,” Klopp said earlier this week.
“It’s a difficult time when you have so many players away but I respect that it’s a really important moment with the European Championships coming up.
“We just hope they play well and come back to us healthy ready to help us for the rest of the season.”
Liverpool play Tottenham on the Saturday after the international break.
“Most of those who are away for the internationals have games on Tuesday so we won’t have them back until Wednesday,” explained Klopp. “That’s the same for Tottenham. It’s not the biggest difference. We usually have three days to prepare for a game and that will be the same next week.”
“It’s important for us that the players remain healthy and that not too many have had to play in two (international) games.”
Hopefully Origi’s injury isn’t too bad. And hopefully no more injuries follow.
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Where to Watch Tonight's 4th of July Fireworks in Los Angeles
By Wilder Shaw Updated On 03/02/2017 at 11:18AM EST
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LA goes nuts for the 4th, and this year’s no exception: nearly every part of the city has a permitted fireworks show, where all you’ll have to do is look up to see the rockets’ red glare. But if you want to get close to the action, here are all the details on the spots to watch fireworks this year in LA.
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Ring in Independence Day at LA’s favorite amphitheater with legendary rockers Chicago.
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Motorcycle stunts! Live music from the Beatles tribute band Liverpool Legends (which is an odd choice on America’s birthday, but whatever)! A special salute honoring JPL! And, duh, fireworks!
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Phenomenal firework views, live music, and an all-American BBQ buffet.
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BYOPicnic allowed (alcohol prohibited), plus live music (Jenny O.!) and food vendors. All 100% free!
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A festival full of tribute bands (with bands playing hits by Santana, The Who, CSN&Y, and more), plus beer & wine garden passes, and a beachside fireworks view.
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A totally immersive experience, which includes a Coney Island-style carnival & circus, DJs, live music, casino games, and even a New Orleans marching band.
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A full-on parade with live music, culminating with a fireworks show at Stadium by the Sea.
If you’re the richest Jerry or Jane in LA and are willing to spend over $100 on admission, the fireworks show that night will be as top-notch as it gets.
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After Cinespia’s screening of Grease (doesn’t get more American than a movie about completely changing your personality so people will like you), Hollywood Forever will light up the night with their annual fireworks show.
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This year’s theme is Hawaiian Luau, so obviously that means an Elvis impersonator and magic shows.
Stay after the Dodgers/Mets game for a USO Show Troupe performance and a gigantic fireworks show.
Wilder Shaw is a regular Thrillist contributor who will probably pay money to see Independence Day: Resurgence in theaters and isn’t sorry ‘bout it. Talk Goldblum with him on Instagram at @wildershaw and Twitter at @WilderShaw_.
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19 Ways to Have Your Best Santa Barbara Trip Ever
By Leila Najafi Published On 08/09/2016
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You can always find a good excuse to get away to Santa Barbara, whether it’s for beautiful beaches, fresh seafood, ample wine-tasting options, or just to chillll. It’s only about a two-hour drive from LA, and there’s something for everyone -- plus, over the summer, it’s usually 10-20 degrees cooler than LA, which means a respite from those 100-plus-degree days. Here’s everything you’ve got to do to have the best weekend there possible:
1. Ride the Amtrak train there
Sure, it might take a little longer to get there, but it’s well worth the trip, and let’s be honest, you will be doing some drinking (lots of it, in fact). Besides, who wants to sit on the 101 anyway? You get to cruise along the coast in big comfy seats, order food without having to leave your seat, and have an excuse to take the Amtrak -- and then once you get there, you don’t have to drive, and they have ride-share services. Like, seriously, no car necessary.
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2. Sip on wine (or beer) in the Funk Zone
This hip warehouse district is about a block away from the ocean, so before you head out to catch some rays, enjoy a few glasses of wine at the rows of boutique tasting rooms. If you would rather have a cold beer, pop into Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., in the heart of the Funk Zone, and try any of the rotating specialty beers on tap, or taste a flight of four beers for $8.
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3. Have a five-star dinner at The Lark
Your family-style dinner at this lauded New American restaurant will probably come out looking more like a piece of art than an edible arrangement. But then you’ll get over it, and realize that your plate is filled with ingredients so fresh they were probably picked from the farm that morning. The cocktail program (which uses seasonal fruits and veggies) is on-point, too.
4. Watch a live performance at the Santa Barbara Bowl
The open-air venue is pretty much like the Hollywood Bowl’s cousin, but way more intimate. The lineup this year includes Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Thievery Corporation, and, um, Journey, so get on it. Make sure to visit the Scranton Overlook above the seats, where you can get a glass of wine or beer, and enjoy the views from Carpinteria to the bluffs of Hope Ranch.
McConnell's Ice Cream
5. Get a scoop of McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream on State St
The family-owned shop originated in Santa Barbara, and has been serving creamy scoops since 1949. While you stroll through the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara, stop by the State St location to cool off.
6. Relax with a Sea Breeze Massage at the Bacara Resort & Spa
If you’re looking for a little R&R, escape to the Bacara Resort for its open-air rooftop terrace massage. You’ll get a full-body deep-tissue rubdown while overlooking the ocean and enjoying the cool sea breeze. Sound luxurious? It is (and so are the prices).
7. Have a picnic at Summerland's Lookout Park
If you’re with a big group, pack a lunch and picnic at this quaint park with stellar views of the coastline. There's a $65 fee to reserve a table, but it's got BBQ grills, horseshoes, and access to the beach and hiking trails.
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8. Taste wine along the Urban Wine Trail
Once you’ve hit up the retail shops on State St, take a short walk over to the Urban Wine Trail -- basically, over 20 tasting rooms in and around the Funk Zone area. If you like Bordeaux, check out Grassini Family Vineyards, which is a small-production tasting room that pours only Bordeaux varietals. Other notable tasting rooms include Riverbench and Cottonwood Canyon Winery. You can also order a pedicab to take you along the trail, or hail one down on the streets.
9. Have lunch at Brophy Bros.
The view of the harbor itself at this seaside restaurant is worth the price of the meal. Request a seat outside or grab one at the bar facing the view (it’s worth the extra wait). Once you’ve started to feel like you’re on vacation and ready to eat, order seafood. Don’t think about ordering anything else. The Cajun seabass, salmon, or beer-battered fish & chips are all good options. So is washing it all down with a cold beer.
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10. Get lost in the gardens of Ganna Walska Lotusland
Named after the Polish singer, the 37-acre garden of rare and exotic plants has been frequently listed as the one of the 10 best gardens in the world. Make sure you visit the Lotus Pond -- which was originally the estate’s swimming pool, and is now overrun with foliage.
Stearns Wharf Pier
11. Chow down on clam chowder at Stearns Wharf
You can’t go to Santa Barbara without having at least one clam chowder sourdough bread bowl or a chill-out session on the pier, so why not kill two birds with one stone? The bread bowl at Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is probably the closest you’ll get to the real New England deal without a plane ticket, and while you’re there, you can watch the sailboats set sail and wish you were on one... except then, you wouldn’t be eating clam chowder. So you’re winning anyways.
12. Rent bikes from Wheel Fun and ride along the coastline
A bike ride along the coastline with palm tree-lined streets and a view of the Santa Ynez Mountains? Um, yes please. Wheel Fun has a huge selection, and is right on the beachfront. Bingo.
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13. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Renaud's Patisserie
This little Parisian bistro serves pastries that are comparable to the ones you’ll find in Paris. While it serves food-food, the pastries are the real reason you’re coming here. Stop by for a mid-day treat (or two), and try the perfectly flaky almond or chocolate croissants or any of the 10 different flavors of macarons.
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14. Dine alfresco and watch the sunset at Belmond El Encanto
Here’s what you do. Reserve a seat on the terrace, order yourself a glass of wine, sit back, and enjoy the killer sunset and panoramic views of Santa Barbara. Seriously guys, it’s pretty amazing.
15. Make a trip for tri-tip
Cold Springs Tavern is a little saloon off the beaten path that looks like Little Red Riding Hood’s cabin from the outside with taxidermy plastered all over the inside. It's famous for its tri-tip BBQ sandwiches (on Saturday and Sunday only), but also serves wild game if you’re into that. Blues and classic rock bands play on Sundays, which often draw nearby biker groups. Authentic!
16. Discover art at the Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Every Sunday, over 200 local artisans display their original artwork during this European-inspired art fair that has been running for 50 years strong along Cabrillo Blvd. All the artists are Santa Barbara locals and create the art themselves, so you’ll get to meet and talk to the artist themselves and, if you’re lucky, watch them in action.
17. Kayak through the Channel Islands sea caves
If you’re feeling adventurous, hit up Santa Barbara Adventure Company and paddle through some of the largest sea caves in the world, then snorkel over protected kelp beds. They’ve also got excursions that go rock climbing, surfing, and more.
18. Break a sweat and hike Tangerine Falls
The hike starts off with a relatively easy uphill climb. When you see the fork in the road, steer to the right for Tangerine Falls. The path becomes moderate and rocky, but is packed with scenic views (and poison oak -- be careful!).
Pure Order Brew Co
19. Play bocce while you drink at Pure Order Brewing Co.
This brewery is like having a beer in your friend’s well-stocked backyard: the patio’s got all your favorite drinking games like giant Jenga, Connect Four, and two olympic-style bocce courts. It also pours by the Reinheitsgebot law, and offers $5 beer flights.
The best way to do Santa Barbara is on a whim! Leila does it so often, she now has a Santa Barbara playlist, just ask nicely on Instagram or Twitter @leilaslist.
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When You Don't Drink But Your Friends Do
How to stay sober in social situations where other people are drinking.
By Lisa Fields
There's no graceful way out: Your best friend's getting married. Your boss says the holiday party is mandatory. Your mom expects you to play Santa on Christmas, like always. But now that you're sober, you're nervous about social functions where everyone will be drinking and expecting you to follow suit.
"You should be prepared for those feelings," says Donna Cornett, founder and director of the Drink/Link Moderate Drinking Program in Santa Rosa, Calif. "Before you get there, say, 'I am going to feel awkward.' That kind of takes the edge off of the anxiety and temptation."
Although it may seem intimidating to face a familiar social situation without the comforting familiarity of a cocktail in your hand, you can survive.
"Over time, some people get so comfortable with the situation, they don't even think about it anymore," says Mark Willenbring, MD, former director of the division of treatment and recovery research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. "They order a club soda with lime, and it doesn't bother them."
Try these tactics to get through those touchy situations with minimal worry and no alcohol.
"Most people go into drinking situations cold, which leads to problems," Cornett says. Picture yourself arriving at the party, getting a non-alcoholic beverage, eating appetizers, and steering clear of the bar area. Focus on conversations and catching up with friends, not your desire to drink. Have the phone number of a supportive, sober friend to call if you feel tempted. And decide how long to stay before you even step in the door; you may want to leave before everyone gets buzzed.
"I hold a glass of soda and keep it refreshed, so no one else has to offer to get me a refill," says Laura of Chicago, a recovering alcoholic who asked that her full name not be used. "And if it's a 'party hearty' crowd, after a little bit, they won't even notice if I quietly leave."
Know How to Say No
Practice turning down a drink beforehand so you'll sound confident at the event, Willenbring says. "Look them in the eye, say it very firmly, and try not to leave an opening for argument or discussion," he says. "Some people wonder, 'Should I tell them I'm an alcoholic?' But just say, 'No thanks, I'm laying off it tonight,' and if they press, simply say, 'I feel like getting healthier.'"
The word "tonight" can be powerful when turning down a beer. Some people may pry if you say that you never drink. Maybe tonight you are the designated driver, have to wake up early tomorrow, or are taking cold medicine - keep them guessing.
Avoid Triggers
Maybe you always downed a six-pack while watching football with the guys, so it's challenging to get through a Super Bowl party sober. Or you always drank when you smoked socially, so being offered a cigarette at a party might make you crave liquor. Any activity that you've closely paired with alcohol in the past may trigger the desire to drink, Willenbring says. Turning down a cigarette, an invitation to a Super Bowl party, or another problem activity can help you avoid high-risk situations.
Use the Buddy System
For many recovering alcoholics, it's too difficult to be the only nondrinker in the room. Whenever possible, ask a friend or relative to attend a social event with you sober. Alternately, invite another recovering alcoholic. "Many spouses or partners will voluntarily stop drinking," Willenbring says. "I don't think it's fair to require it, but there's nothing wrong with asking."
Be the Designated Driver
This tactic won't work for everyone, and its success depends on your comfort level around people who are drinking. "Some people do find a positive role in [transforming themselves from the drinking buddy to the designated driver]," Willenbring says. "The group can accept them in a different way; they don't have to expel them."
For others, being the only sober person in the room can be awkward, and being responsible for getting other people home may be too much pressure. "I've been the designated driver before, but I don't like to do that, in case I want to leave early to protect myself," says Elaine from Aurora, Colo., a recovering alcoholic who asked that her full name not be used. "I make sure that I have my own transportation - either my own car or a taxicab phone number."
Accentuate the Positive
Staying focused on the reasons why you've decided not to drink can get you through difficult moments. "Really think about your payoffs for not drinking," Cornett says. "You won't have the hangover in the morning. Maybe when you drink too much you behave like a fool, so your reputation and self-esteem will be intact the next morning."
Consider Medication
If you're newly sober but have to be the best man at your brother's wedding, you may want to ask your doctor about medication that can help you fight the urge to drink. Only a doctor can decide if it's appropriate and tell you about the risks and benefits.
Antabuse (disulfiram) blocks the breakdown of alcohol in the liver. "It doesn't affect you unless you drink, and if you drink, it will make you sick," Willenbring says.
Naltrexone keeps you from feeling high from alcohol. "If you have a slip, it makes a full relapse less likely," Willenbring says. "It's much easier not to take drinks two, three, four, or five because that initial rush is blunted; it doesn't do anything for you."
Campral is another drug that is approved for treatment of alcohol dependence.
Have an Emergency Plan
"There's a moment, the 'oh, screw it' moment, when you're frustrated, hurt, helpless, and miserable, and your concern about the more distant future is overridden by the desire for some relief for that feeling," Willenbring says. Alcoholics Anonymous members call their sponsors, so opening up to a trusted sober confidant may help. So might leaving an event, even if it offends the host.
"Which is more important: a temporary misunderstanding by family or friends, or your life (and the lives of others you threaten by getting drunk)? Alcoholics who want to recover choose life," says Jim of Baltimore, a recovering alcoholic who asked that his full name not be used.
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Reach new heights in a gin-lover’s paradise at London’s highest Gin masterclass for two at The View from The Shard. Guests receive a personal meet and greet and skip the queues with fast-track entry, before heading up to Level 68 of The Shard. Access the exclusive VIP area and embark on a spirited discovery of gin, learning of its fascinating past and sensational resurgence.
Enjoy two premium gin and tonics of your choice, plus a tasting of a third gin during a 60-minute class. Afterwards, soak up panoramic views of London from Level 72. Admission: £99. www.virginexperiencedays.co.uk
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The 21 Best Events in Denver This Week, January 6 through January 12
TIE's Alternative Measures brings experimental cinema from around the globe to Colorado
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Artist-run film labs are changing the face of experimental film. Popping up all over the world in everything from portable ice chests to the locker room of an abandoned swimming pool, these labs collect discarded industrial film equipment so that every step of the filmmaking process remains in the hands of artists. These innovative collectives will be the subject of a five-day International Experimental Cinema Exposition (aka TIE) festival that includes screenings of over 170 films (all on actual film), panels featuring guests from around the globe, late-night waffle parties and workshops on subjects like how to create your own film lab.
Alternative Measures: an investigation of artist-run film labs will take over the Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center at Colorado College in Colorado Springs on tomorrow, November 20, with events running through November 24. In advance of the festival, we caught up with TIE's Christopher May to talk about the importance of artist-run film labs, festival events he's looking forward to, and why the drummer from My Bloody Valentine is DJing the closing-night soiree.
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Westword: Why did you choose to focus on artist-run film labs for Alternative Measures?
Christopher May: These artist-run film labs in Europe and South America have access to a lot of discarded, industrious equipment and they have been making really interesting experimental work and have been able to develop their own film and oftentimes develop their own emulsion. They take the technology into their own hands rather than the hands of a professional laboratory, which makes for some really interesting work. We wanted to focus on and bring what's going on with these artist-run film-lab collectives to the public and show the amazing work that's being made in those places.
Why are these labs so important?
Just because the technology and the equipment is more at hand and the technology of processing and creating your own film stock is more in your own hands. New forms of the presentation are possible when the technology is in the artist's hands.
What films are you especially excited about in the festival?
There are 170, so it's hard to choose. There's one from Denver, actually, called Cowboys, by a filmmaker named Curt Reiner. It's a triple-projection piece. It utilizes three projections at the same time, side by side, and simultaneously re-photographs and loops footage of an old Western film and builds an interesting environment. It has an old Western feel that reminds me of going on those old rides in an amusement park where you sit in a cart and it takes you through a haunted Western mining shaft where the cart makes turns at the corners real quick. Just the visual of it reminds me of the smell and the essence of those old rides.
Can you talk a bit about the workshop portion of Alternative Measures?
One of the most interesting workshops is a photogram workshop, which is a really primitive workshop on photograms, but with motion-picture film. Julie Murray, who is one of the most outstanding living experimental filmmakers today, she has this amazing workshop where people get to make their own photogram films. Another one is how to start your own film lab. We have a collective from Berlin coming and people get a two-day tutorial on how to start their own film lab from start to finish. It's taught by these renegade, younger filmmakers in Berlin. Their collective is in a locker room of an old abandoned public swimming pool.
Colm Ó Cíosóig, the drummer from My Bloody Valentine, is DJing on the closing night soirée. How did he get involved with the festival? He just called up TIE and he was talking about how his father gave him a 16mm Bolex camera and wanted to start taking some more workshops and be more inspired. When he was in Croatia, people in Croatia were talking about this festival and recommending he come to it. So he heard about it from people in Croatia.
What do you hope that people get out of coming to Alternative Measures?
We hope that they start their own film labs here in Colorado. We don't have one here in Colorado yet. We also hope that they see some amazing films, witness some amazing panels and lectures by world-renowned artists, and make connections to creative minds from around the world. We have participants from 25 different countries and we have not just filmmakers, but curators, artists, philosophers, academics and creative minds in many different fields. We hope to make long-lasting connections and relationships.
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Tampa preschool paid tens of thousands for dangerous playground surface that’s hurting kids
Posted: Aug 10, 2019 / 10:10 AM EDT / Updated: Aug 9, 2019 / 04:10 PM EDT
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Bridges Preschool staff thought they were upgrading their playground with a fancy rubber surface. They ended up with dangerous holes.
“We had mulch and wanted to go with something that was safer for the kids,” said Jennifer Foster, school director. “We ended up with something worse for the kids. “
Foster turned to Better Call Behnken for answers after she says the company cut off communication in March, after promising to fix the mess.
If laid properly, poured in place rubber surfaces should last 15 to 20 years. The one at Bridges Preschool was laid nearly two years ago. Foster says it started to crumble within a month. She says the company B&B Playpro LLC is owned by James “Eddie” Barnhill.
At first, Barnhill took responsibility and came out to fix the smaller of the two playgrounds. He put multiple patches on the larger playground, but the holes got worse and now she says she can’t reach him.
“I even asked him if he could just come fill the holes in .. and “Aw, I’ll be there tomorrow .. and never showed up,” Foster said.
I called Barnhill, but his voicemail box was full. I sent him a text message. Hours later, he called back. After reviewing Better Call Behnken video and photos of the playground, Barnhill promised to take action.
“I didn’t realize it was that bad,” he said.
Barnhill said he’s not solely responsible. He said the school and its affiliated church, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, pressured him to move forward with the playground, even after materials were drenched by Hurricane Irma.
“I told them there might be a problem,” he said.
Barnhill agreed that the playground is dangerous, and he says he’ll try to help this week. To fix the playground, he says, it need to lay a new top coat, and that will cost him $5,000. He says he doesn’t have the money right now, but that he can add a buffing material to holes that will make the surface flush and safer for the children.
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Recreating the Mulan make-up look was the biggest beauty challenge on Chinese social media this July.
Manya Koetse
Will traditional Chinese make-up make a comeback because of Disney’s Mulan?
Since Disney released the official trailer for its live-action Mulan movie earlier this month, Mulan is recurringly appearing in the top trending lists on Chinese social media.
Among all the different topics relating to the upcoming Mulan movie, the Mulan make-up challenge is one that jumps out this month.
The Disney live-action trailer showed a scene in which Mulan, played by Chinese American actress Crystal Liu Fei (刘亦菲), has a full face of betrothal makeup. The original animated Disney movie also features a full makeup Mulan.
Although there was also online criticism of the ‘exaggerated’ makeup, there are many people who appreciate Mulan’s colorful makeup look.
On Weibo, many showed off their skills in copying Mulan’s makeup look this month.
By now, the hashtags “Mulan Makeup Imitation” (#花木兰仿妆#) and “Mulan Makeup Imitation Contest” (#花木兰仿妆大赛#) have attracted over 300 million views.
Makeup such as lipstick has been used in China as far back as two or three thousand years ago.
Makeup vlogger Emma Zhou explains more about Tang Dynasty (618-907) makeup customs here; the skin would be whitened with rice flower, followed by the application of ‘blush’ (pigment of strong-colored flowers) to the cheeks and eyes in a round shape, to emphasize the roundness of the face.
A floral-like decoration would be placed in between the eyebrows.
The yellow forehead, as can be seen in the live-action Mulan, is also known as “Buddha’s makeup,” and was especially popular among ladies during the Tang Dynasty. A yellow aura on the forehead was believed to be auspicious (Schafer 1956, 419).
Although contemporary Chinese makeup trends are much different than those depicted in Mulan, traditional makeup seems to make somewhat of a come-back because of the Disney movie, with hundreds of Chinese netizens imitating the look.
Beauty bloggers such as Nico (@黎千千Nico, image below) receive much praise from Weibo users for their makeup look. Nico wrote: “I even opened the door for the delivery guy this way!”
It is not just girls imitating the look; there are also some boys showing off their Mulan makeup.
Although many still find the Mulan makeup look exaggerated and even “laughable,” there are also those who think it looks really “cool” – of course, depending on whether or not the application is successful.
Want to try it out for yourself? There are various amateur tutorials available on Youtube (in Chinese), such as here, here, or here.
The Mulan make-up hype will probably continue in 2020; the Mulan movie will come out in late March.
To read more about Mulan, please see our latest feature article on Mulan here.
By Manya Koetse
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Schafer, Edward H. 1956. “The Early History of Lead Pigments and Cosmetics in China.” T’oung Pao, Second Series, 44, no. 4/5: 413-38. http://www.jstor.org/stable/4527434.
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“Living a Nightmare” – Chinese Beauty Guru Yuya Mika Shares Shocking Story of Domestic Abuse
Famous makeup artist Yuya Mika shared her story in a video that has since gone viral on Weibo.
First published November 26 2019, 11:15 CST, updated 19:30
Chinese famous makeup vlogger Yuya Mika has come out and shared her experience of being physically abused by her former boyfriend. Yuya’s story – told in a documentary-style video that is now going viral – does not just raise online awareness about the problem of domestic violence, it also shows the raw realness behind the glamorous facade of China’s KOLs’ social media life.
Fashion and makeup blogger He Yuyong, better knowns as Yuya (宇芽) or Yuya Mika (@宇芽YUYAMIKA), has gone viral on China’s social media platform Weibo for sharing her personal story of suffering domestic abuse at the hands of her ex-partner.
On Monday afternoon, November 25 – which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women – Yuya, a KOL (Key Opinion Leaders/online influencer) who has over 800,000 followers on her Weibo account, wrote: “I’m a victim of domestic violence. The past six months, I feel like I’ve been living a nightmare. I need to speak up about domestic violence here!”
With her post, Yuya shared a 12-minute documentary-style video in which she tells how she has been abused by her partner of one year, with whom she has now separated.
The short doc does not just tell Yuya’s story, it also features the experiences of her former partner’s ex-wives, who allegedly also suffered domestic violence at his hands.
Besides the shocking accounts of the women, the video contains also footage of Yuya’s ex-boyfriend trying to violently drag her out of an elevator – a moment that was caught on security cameras in August of this year.
Yuya identifies her former boyfriend and abuser as the 44-year-old artist and Weibo blogger ‘Toto River’ (@沱沱的风魔教), who was married three times before starting a relationship with the famous beauty blogger.
The two met each other through social media, and Yuya initially fell for his talent and kindness. But, as she says, his perfect social media image soon turned out to be nothing but a fake facade, and the nightmare began.
The beauty blogger explains that the domestic violence went hand in hand with mental abuse, with Yuya being brainwashed into believing she was lucky to be with a man such as her boyfriend.
As the abuse became a regular occurrence, Yuya tearfully explains how she sometimes could not work for a week because her face was too bruised for shooting videos.
Yuya also writes on Weibo that she shares her story so that the experiences she and her ex-boyfriend’s former wives suffered will not happen to other women, and to warn others from ending up in a similar situation.
Meanwhile, the Weibo account of Yuya’s former boyfriend has been closed for comments.
Yuya Mika is not just popular on Weibo and video ap Tiktok. The beauty guru – famous for doing imitation makeup of celebrities and famous icons such as Mona Lisa – also has over 750k fans on her Instagram account and thousands of subscribers on her YouTube Channel, where she posts makeup tutorials.
Yuya Mika as Mona Lisa.
Yuya is part of the company of Papi Jiang (aka Papi Chan), a Chinese vlogger and comedian who became an internet celebrity in 2016. On Tuesday, the Papi Jiang company also responded to Yuya’s video, saying they fully support the makeup artist in coming forward with her story.
At time of writing, Yuya’s story has been shared over 425,000 times, with a staggering thread of more than 280,000 comments on Weibo.
Many commenters respond in shock that the tearful woman in the video is actually Yuya, as the makeup artist is usually always smiling and shining in front of the camera. Other Weibo users express their hopes that Yuya’s ex-boyfriend will be punished for what he did.
With over 160 million views, the hashtag “Yuya Suffers Domestic Abuse” (#宇芽被家暴#) is now in the top five of most-discussed topics on Weibo.
Over the past few years, the issue of domestic violence has received more attention on Chinese social media, especially since China’s first national law against domestic violence came into effect on March 1, 2016. More women have come forward on Chinese social media to share their personal experiences with domestic abuse.
According to Chinese media reports of Tuesday afternoon, local authorities are currently investigating Yuya’s story.
By Manya Koetse, with contributions from Miranda Barnes
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Turning Drinks into Fashion – Chinese Designer Yang Yang Personifies Popular Beverages
Personified beverage fashion – trending because it’s cool.
Every now and then there are posts on Weibo that just seem to keep on making their rounds. The ‘beverage fashion’ drawings collection by Yang Yang (杨杨) is one of these posts, first popping up on Chinese social media in June of this year.
Yang Yang is a 28-year-old designer from Anhui, who started drawing when she was 13 years old. She has been active in the fashion business for eight years now and has become popular on Kuaishou, China’s popular short video and live-streaming app.
If Coca Cola were a fashionista, what would she look like? In the eyes of Yang Yang, this would be her:
Drawing by Yang Yang (画师杨杨).
Wahaha (哇哈哈) purified water, produced by the largest beverage company in China, is personified here:
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One particularly striking illustration by Yang Yang is that of Nongfu icea tea drink Cha π (茶兀).
Nongfu Spring, one of the most common brands of bottled water in China, suddenly seems very trendy now.
This is the fashion version of Sea Crystal Lemon, known for its bright blue and yellow.
Following the various Weibo posts that are making their rounds with the illustrations by Yang Yang, more drawings seem to have been added later via other channels, including that of Pepsi, Wong Lo Kat, and Snow Beer.
Although Yang Yang’s designs have gone viral this year, it is not known if they will have a chance to be turned into wearable fashion. As for Yang, she says she was just “playing around” to keep a creative mind.
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Less than an hour into a Tinder date in a Moscow restaurant last year, Patrick Wardle began to wonder about the laptop he'd left in his hotel room. Wardle had come to the city for a security conference; as a former NSA staffer who'd worked on the elite hacking unit known as Tailored Access Operations, he was paranoid enough to bring only a "burner" PC on his trip, carefully stripped of any sensitive information. But when his date told him she was a former employee of Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the question became real for him: Had he been lured out of his room so that someone could lay hands on that computer? And if so, would he ever know for sure?
Wardle never found evidence of tampering or malware on that burner machine. But he did keep thinking about so-called "evil maid" attacks, the classic security problem that computers are far more vulnerable to hacking when the attacker can get physical access to them. Like, say, in a hotel room, while the computer's owner is ordering appetizers on the other side of the Moskva River.
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"The majority of 'evil maid' attacks require an active, awake computer," Wardle says. "So Do Not Disturb runs on your Mac and monitors for lid-open events, which are kind of a generic precursor for a lot of physical-access attacks. If someone tries to break into your device, it alerts you."
Do Not Disturb goes a step further than just the push notification. Using the Do Not Disturb iOS app, a notified user can send themselves a picture snapped with the laptop's webcam to catch the perpetrator in the act, or they can shut down the computer remotely. The app can also be configured to take more custom actions like sending an email, recording screen activity, and keeping logs of commands executed on the machine.
Owners of modern MacBooks with TouchID can disable Do Not Disturb with their fingerprint within a time window of a few seconds after opening the lid, to avoid setting off an alert every time they open their laptop. Wardle is releasing the Mac app for free, though his company Digita plans to charge a $9.99 annual subscription for the accompanying iOS app once it's approved for the App Store. Those who don't want to pay that can just use the email notification feature instead.
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She’s perhaps best-known for her Golden Globe-winning portrayal of a pioneering female medic in
Dr. Quinn: Medicine Woman, although she also gained a whole new group of fans with her comic appearances in
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When did you discover painting?
I didn’t really pursue it properly until I turned 40. I
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completely changed my life both emotionally and financially and
allowed me to raise a lot of money for charity.
Are acting and painting similar at all?
When I’m acting I certainly can’t do a crossword
puzzle or read a book. I have to really focus on the character I’m
and stay in character. But I am able to paint when I’m acting.
For instance, I can draw or paint and it puts me in a wonderful
meditative state. I really do believe painting or drawing helps
me when I’m acting; it’s a very useful tool for me. I think
when I paint people or situations I see the emotion. I paint
emotion. I don’t just paint figures. Whether it’s a mother and
child, or a child on the beach, or two girls dancing, or
flowers, I find emotion in my subjects.
Do you have a favorite style of painting?
I’ve always loved impressionism, so if I go to a
museum I tend to head in that direction first. I do some
abstracts–specifically,
my whole open-heart collection. That’s an image I came up with
many years ago, which comes from my mom’s very wise philosophy
that got me into this in the first place: to open your heart
and reach out to help other people. I do sculptures; I really
love three-dimensional things. If I had more time I’d do a lot
more of that.
This is a joint show with your son, Sean. Is this your first collaboration with him?
They’ve shown his work in a few other galleries [with
my paintings]. People were quite interested to see what my son was
And people have been collecting him. In fact, in Miami, he was
selected as an emerging artist. I’m very excited for him. Unfortunately,
he won’t be at the gallery, but his artwork will be.
What subjects does he photograph?
A number of subjects. If you go to his
website, you can see his recent photographs.
The pieces
at the Wentworth Gallery are mainly pieces from England, from
the house we used to live in with this big red tree. He also
has some very beautiful photos, which I call architectural
nudes, and he’s photographed Incubus and some other rock groups.
Have you worked with your other children?
My daughter Katie Flynn is an actress. We’ve actually
starred in movies together as mother and daughter. So that’s a
She wrote, produced, and starred in a series that’s online
The Quitters Show. My youngest son is a musician; I don’t collaborate with him, I just support him and go to the shows.
I was very struck that you came to painting through philanthropy. Do you advocate for people to try art for the sake of others?
Indeed, I do. We have a foundation called the Open
Hearts Foundation. We just had our second major fundraiser in our home.
We honor people who have taken adversity and turned it into
opportunity to help others. Multiple Grammy-winning country singer
Glen Campbell and his wife, Kim, were recent
recipients for Glen’s work with Alzheimer’s. The singer came out
publicly and said, “I have
Alzheimer’s.” In fact, my husband, James Keach, and I are
making a feature documentary about Glen and his final tour, and
also about what’s happening in our family. I’m very involved
with that. In fact I was just in Washington last week at an event,
and I’ll return in a week when Glen will be singing at the
Library of Congress.
Have you ever worked in Washington?
Yes, I did. I opened in
Amadeus at the National Theatre in 1980.
What kind of reaction would you like to get from your show this weekend?
I always hope to have people enjoy themselves, and
enjoy the subject matter. Quite often people see something in my
that relates to something in their lives which is meaningful,
and that’s always wonderful. And the people who’ve been collecting
my work come back because they say the work is full of
optimism, it’s happy, it’s not angry or distressing. I think I try
to bring beauty and positive energy into my work. And if that’s
what people get out of it, then I’m really happy.
Seymour will appear at the Wentworth Gallery in Bethesda May 4, and at the Wentworth Gallery at Tysons Galleria May 5. For
more information, visit her website.
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Topic: Growth
Despite droughts, the recession and natural disasters, California’s urban population continues to grow.
This population growth means increasing demand for water by urban areas—home to most of California’s population [see also Agricultural Conservation]. As of 2012, seven of the most populated urbanized areas in the United States are in California.
Aquafornia news January 21, 2020 E&E News
Trump hails WOTUS overhaul as critics call for investigation
President Trump yesterday touted his repeal of key Clean Water Act regulations as more than three dozen current and former government officials called for an investigation into the scientific basis of his forthcoming replacement rule.
The Hill: Trump withdraws water supply rule amid environmental rollbacks
Aquafornia news January 21, 2020 Cannabis Now
Climate change puts spotlight on the drought resistance of marijuana
Mediterranean climates include California, and dry-farming of cannabis is catching on in the Emerald Triangle as a part of the general trend toward sun-grown and organic product.
Aquafornia news January 21, 2020 Mad River Union
McKinleyville Town Center limits loosened to allow wetlands relocation, development
The committee voted to recommend a less stringent definition of wetlands for the Town Center area. The committee also recommended a policy that would allow the wetlands located on a vacant lot behind the McKinleyville Shopping Center to be reconfigured or even relocated. The recommendations have the potential to open up the property to more development…
Aquafornia news January 21, 2020 CALmatters
Opinion: Gov. Newsom must stand up to Trump on latest attack on Delta
Now Trump’s team is set to impose new environmentally damaging Bay-Delta water diversion and pumping rules. … These new rules would wipe out salmon and other wildlife by allowing wholesale siphoning of water from Northern California rivers to a few agriculture operators in the western San Joaquin Valley.
Natural Resources Defense Council: Blog: Why is DWR helping Trump weaken Bay-Delta protections?
Aquafornia news January 21, 2020 Bakersfield Californian
Opinion: Nuts getting a bad rap for sinking the California Aqueduct
State water officials are blaming almond and pistachio orchards for sinking the California Aqueduct before all the evidence is in, according to one western Kern County water district manager.
Aquafornia news January 21, 2020 KJZZ
Bill would ban river water transfers to central Arizona
Under a new bill in the Arizona state Legislature, some water tied to land that borders the Colorado River could not be transferred into central Arizona. It comes after recent proposals to do just that.
Arizona Republic: Ducey defends Arizona’s record on water, says state has ‘more to do’
Aquafornia news January 17, 2020 KRON TV
New radar system in San Jose will make more accurate weather predictions
Inside the dome on top of the Penitencia Water Treatment plant in San Jose is the first permanent x-band weather radar system in the Bay Area. “The radar system that you see up there is collecting crucial data as we speak,” said Norma Camacho, CEO of Valley Water.“ Camacho joined the San Francisco P.U.C., Sonoma Water and other partners in unveiling the new system, which will improve weather forecasting across the region.
Santa Clara Valley Water News: Blog: Extreme weather forecasting in the Bay Area has a new high-tech tool
Aquafornia news January 17, 2020 Brentwood Press
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration seeks input on water plan
As Gov. Gavin Newsom and his administration attempt to establish a comprehensive and cohesive water policy for the state, officials are seeking public input on the draft water resilience portfolio released earlier this month. The document was issued in response to Newsom’s April 2019 executive order directing his administration to inventory and assess a wide range of water-related challenges and solutions.
Aquafornia news January 17, 2020 Sonoma West Times & News
Sebastopol water, sewer rates to rise
In order to provide ongoing funding for Sebastopol’s water and sewer system, the Sebastopol City Council unanimously approved an increase to water and sewer rates at its Jan. 7 meeting. … The average ratepayer’s bill is expected to increase by $3 or $4 per month, according to Mayor Patrick Slayter.
Aquafornia news January 17, 2020 Capitol Weekly
Friday Top of the Scroll: State just starting to grapple with climate change
California’s vulnerability to climate change — from deadly fires to sea level rise — has been well documented. But the Legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal adviser says the state, with rare exceptions, has only just begun to assess the risk climate change poses to roads, dams, parks and schools.
KCLU: “Overwhelming”: Santa Barbara reckons with impending sea level rise
Del Mar Times: Del Mar looks to postpone Coastal Commission hearing over sea level rise to July
Aquafornia news January 17, 2020 Windsor Times
Larkfield sewer project groundbreaking
On Jan. 11 homeowners, administrators and local officials broke ground on the sewer project for the Larkfield neighborhoods, which had been leveled by the 2017 fires. The project has been a source of conversation and negotiation, as the homes had previously been on individual septic systems.
Aquafornia news January 16, 2020 KQED Science
Here’s how much better last fire season was than the previous two
Last year, with those recent calamities haunting the state, officials took some unprecedented steps to avert a devastating repeat. Did they work? Well, judging by the results tallied at the end of the year, something went right.
Aquafornia news January 16, 2020 The San Diego Union-Tribune
First look: San Diego State University’s $54M plan for a Mission Valley river park
SDSU, with the help of its landscape architect Schmidt Design Group, hopes to engineer ties to the oft-overlooked San Diego River, which runs behind the Mission Valley property currently home to SDCCU Stadium. Although park-goers won’t be able to access the river — a landscaped buffer will be used to keep people away from the natural habitat — they should get a river-like feel from the park.
Aquafornia news January 16, 2020 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
News release: Reclamation ends decades of financial uncertainty for water and power users of the Central Valley Project
The Bureau of Reclamation today released the Central Valley Project Final Cost Allocation Study, which determines how to distribute costs of the multipurpose CVP facilities to project beneficiaries. … This final cost allocation study will replace the 1975 interim allocation to reflect additional project construction, as well as regulatory, operational, legal and ecological changes that have taken place over the last half century.
Aquafornia news January 16, 2020 Environmental Defense Fund
Blog: Newsom administration’s Water Resilience Portfolio puts California on course to climate resilience
While Newsom has been forced to address climate change on many fronts during the past year – think wildfires, blackouts and automobile standards – the state’s myriad water challenges must remain a priority. Our state’s water system is decades old and needs to be re-envisioned for a new era.
Aquafornia news January 16, 2020 UC Merced News
Wildfire and water challenge solutions featured in documentary to air on KVIE
UC Merced researchers outline solutions to the severe wildfire problems in California’s mountain forests and closely linked water resource challenges in a documentary premiering on KVIE, the Sacramento affiliate of PBS, later this month. The new film “Beyond the Brink: California’s Watershed” highlights the critical need to reverse a century of fire suppression in Sierra Nevada forests…
Aquafornia news January 16, 2020 Antelope Valley Press
Policy changes assist water patrons
Palmdale Water District customers will have more protections before their water service may be shut off for neglecting to pay their bills on time, following policy changes approved Monday. The changes reflect the requirements of Senate Bill 998, signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in September 2018.
Aquafornia news January 16, 2020 Chico Enterprise-Record
Fears of more flooding in north Chico area may halt building permits
The issue, which came in front of the county supervisors Tuesday, has been “put on pause,” she said, until more information is available. Specifically, the supervisors are waiting to make a decision on the moratorium until they know how many homes have been built in the area in the past two to three years, and how many more are slated to be built.
Aquafornia news January 15, 2020 The Hill
Opinion: An ounce of prevention: Australia and California could benefit from forest management
The fires raging in Australia present a sadly recognizable scenario, a new normal that, after two years of devastating wildfires in California, we in the United States have become all too familiar with. Policies intended to return forests to a more “natural” state with less proactive human management have created disastrous conditions…
Aquafornia news January 15, 2020 San Diego Reader
Why San Diego farmers worry about water
In December, the boards of the Fallbrook Public Utility District and the Rainbow Municipal Water District voted to begin detachment from the San Diego County Water Authority in order to join Riverside’s Eastern Municipal Water District. Will those left behind pay more as others tap new supplies? Questions are flying in Valley Center, where farms are the main customers, even as avocado turf keeps shrinking.
Aquafornia news January 14, 2020 Futurity.org
Blog: ‘Perfect droughts’ hit California water sources 6 times a century
Severe droughts have happened simultaneously in the regions that supply water to Southern California almost six times per century on average since 1500, according to new research. The study is the first to document the duration and frequency of simultaneous droughts in Southern California’s main water sources—the Sacramento River basin, the Upper Colorado River Basin, and local Southern California basins.
Aquafornia news January 14, 2020 Riverside Press-Enterprise
Some Riverside residents warned to stop outdoor watering while treatment plant repairs take place
The Henry J. Mills Water Treatment Plant will be out of service for nine days and the Western Municipal Water District will not be able to import water, forcing the agency to rely on its reserves, officials said. The work began Friday, Jan. 10, and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California crews will be fixing and modifying the facility until Jan. 19, according to the agency.
Aquafornia news January 14, 2020 Natural Resources Defense Council
Blog: MWD suggests Southern California has too much water?!
When was the last time that you heard a water district in California complaining that in the future, they will have too much water supply? Remarkably, that’s the future that the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) outlined at their October 2019 Board of Directors’ retreat.
Aquafornia news January 14, 2020 Gilroy Dispatch
Opinion: District to update water charge zones
Because zone changes have the potential to impact many well users, Valley Water conducted extensive stakeholder engagement on the preliminary study recommendations. … The board of directors agreed and directed our team to prepare the survey description to modify the two existing zones, and create two new zones in South County. The board will consider these changes in a public hearing later this year.
Aquafornia news January 14, 2020 The Press Democrat
Experts fear Trump’s weakening of environmental policy could expose North Coast to drilling
A move by the Trump administration to roll back landmark environmental policy intended to ensure vigorous scrutiny of federal infrastructure projects has struck alarm in the hearts of California conservationists, particularly those striving to safeguard North Coast waters from offshore energy exploration and production.
The Hill: Coalition forms to back Trump rollback of major environmental law
Aquafornia news January 13, 2020 The Washington Post
After being buried by mudslides, two California communities chart very different recoveries
On the anniversaries of the disasters — one on Jan. 10, 2005, and the other on Jan. 9, 2018 — the two seaside communities are still grappling with hard decisions stemming from the destruction and loss of life. Yet they’ve made very different progress along their paths to recovery.
Aquafornia news January 13, 2020 Arizona Daily Star
The Colorado River had a stellar 2019, but this year’s forecasts are below average
Right now, the April-July runoff is supposed to be 82% of average. That compares to 145 % of average in 2019, the second-best runoff season in the past 20 years, says the federal Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. Despite last year’s excellent river flows, most experts also say the Colorado still faces long-term supply issues…
Aquafornia news January 13, 2020 Dana Point Times
Talking desalination dollars
South Coast Water District will gear up to undertake its next milestone for desalination: financing the project. On Thursday, Jan. 9, after press time, General Manager Rick Shintaku requested authorization from SCWD’s Board of Directors to enter into an agreement with Clean Energy Capital to conduct a cost analysis for the proposed desalination project.
Aquafornia news January 13, 2020 ABC10.com
When Sacramento became ‘Levee City’: 170-year anniversary of the flood that started it all
The river barreled over, sinking the streets of Sacramento in 6-feet of water. It was streaming fast, flooding the hotels and houses of Gold Rush migrants hoping to find fortune in the bountiful land of California.
Aquafornia news January 13, 2020 The Fresno Bee
Opinion: Save the San Joaquin? Fresno County should reject Cemex proposal for deeper gravel mine
Yes, aggregate mining on the San Joaquin has been going on for more than a century. But with production tapering off and newer operations opening on the nearby Kings River, it was generally assumed the poor San Joaquin would finally be given a break… Unfortunately, a proposal by Cemex threatens to dash those hopes while ensuring another century of heavy industry on California’s second-longest river…
Opinion: A harsh dose of reality amid movement toward border pollution solution
The increasing spills that have polluted the Tijuana River Valley and ocean off Imperial Beach have resulted in frustration and anger in recent years, but also triggered broad political collaboration at the local, state and federal level that has put the region on the brink of real action.
Aquafornia news January 10, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle
Friday Top of the Scroll: California has protections against Trump rollback of environmental rules
The Trump administration’s sweeping plan to ease environmental review of highways, power plants and other big projects may be less consequential in California, where state law puts checks on new development. By no means, however, would California go unaffected.
The Hill: White House aims to roll back bedrock environmental law to speed development
E&E News: Trump is set to alter NEPA, upend years of climate planning
New York Times: Trump’s move against landmark environmental law caps a relentless agenda
Opinion: Save the Chinook and Coho salmon
Every year since 2014, I have petitioned the State Water Resources Control Board to end the widespread practice of irrigation, especially of cattle pastures, outside the legal irrigation season. So far, however, State Water Board staff have not taken effective action to end the illegal water use and the resulting degradation of Scott River stream ecosystems…
Aquafornia news January 10, 2020 Los Angeles Daily News
Owners of former Warner Center Rocketdyne site have a plan for cleanup, but activists push back
Recently, property owner United Technologies Corp. has asked the state to change cleanup requirements of the property from residential to commercial standards, according to the documents filed with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, which oversees the remediation efforts.
Aquafornia news January 10, 2020 Fox 5 San Diego
Imperial Beach residents weigh in on potential water rate hikes
Water rates are set to rise next year for at least some parts of San Diego County, including Imperial Beach, Coronado and some sections of San Diego served by the California American Water Company. The rates are renegotiated every three years, but it’s about an 18-month process to determine just how much those rates will climb.
Aquafornia news January 10, 2020 City Watch LA
Opinion: Dirty water – dirty politics
Who can deny the value of potable water to every living thing in this city, this county, this state? Four million residential and industrial customers in 43 cities in the Los Angeles, San Gabriel and San Fernando Basins are dependent on multiple water sources – groundwater pumped from below them, by aqueduct from the Colorado River, the Sierra Nevada snowpack, Mono Lake, the Owens Valley and recycled from wastewater treatment plants.
Aquafornia news January 10, 2020 Morgan Hill Times
Opinion: District updates groundwater charge zones
Because the amount of groundwater pumped out far exceeds what is naturally replenished by rainfall, Valley Water’s groundwater management activities are critical to maintaining healthy groundwater basins.
Aquafornia news January 9, 2020 The Desert Sun
NAFTA replacement deal won’t curb pollution, environment groups say
When lawmakers in the House of Representatives approved the Trump administration’s new trade deal with Mexico and Canada last month, they authorized $300 million to help fix failing sewer systems that send raw sewage and toxic pollution flowing into rivers along the U.S.-Mexico border. … But environmental groups are condemning the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, saying it fails to establish binding standards to curb pollution in Mexico’s industrial zones.
Aquafornia news January 9, 2020 Cronkite News-Arizona PBS
Teamwork will be key to balancing the overcommitted Colorado River
Along with long-term drought and climate change, the overcommitment of the Colorado River is a big reason why Lake Mead has dropped to historic levels in recent years. Fixing it could be a big problem for Arizona.
Aquafornia news January 9, 2020 AgAlert
Water portfolio lays out state’s long-term plans
Farm organizations welcomed a new water planning document from state agencies while they analyzed the document’s proposed strategies. Titled the California Water Resilience Portfolio and released last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration described the document as an effort to guide water management in a way that works for people, the environment and the economy.
Aquafornia news January 9, 2020 San Francisco Chronicle
Friday’s Bay Area king tides offer a hint of what rising sea levels look like
King tides, a naturally occurring phenomenon that received a common name only a decade ago, are heading to California shorelines this weekend — and with them, a series of public events intended to show people the dangers posed by sea level rise.
Aquafornia news January 9, 2020 Associated Press
Water leak reveals pot grow site in Southern California home
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department says deputies were dispatched Monday when a person in the city of Perris reported they had not seen their neighbor for several days and a steady flow of water coming out of the residence was flooding yards.
Aquafornia news January 9, 2020 Woodland Daily Democrat
Sites Reservoir proposal receives $6M in federal funds
Sites Reservoir will receive $6 million from the federal government as part of a bipartisan spending bill that was signed by President Trump at the close of 2019.
Aquafornia news January 9, 2020 Maven's Notebook
ACWA panel: Establishing groundwater allocations under SGMA
As groundwater sustainability agencies prepare their plans to meet the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), they will likely utilize a variety of tools to achieve sustainability. … At ACWA’s fall conference, a panel discussed the legal framework, different types of groundwater rights, lessons learned from existing groundwater production allocation programs, and potential pitfalls …
Aquafornia news January 8, 2020 San Jose Mercury News
Opinion: Westlands backs governor’s Delta water strategy
Consistent with the science developed over the last three decades, the Newsom administration is pursuing comprehensive, watershed-wide solutions that address the numerous factors that limit the abundance of native fish in the Delta. These types of solutions are the ones that are most likely to achieve the state’s co-equal goals of the 2009 Delta Reform Act…
Aquafornia news January 8, 2020 The Sacramento Bee
Wednesday Top of the Scroll: Myth about huge California fines for shower and laundry usage won’t die. Here’s what’s true
California will impose new limits on water usage in the post-drought era in the coming years — but a claim that residents will be fined $1,000 starting this year if they shower and do laundry the same day isn’t true. It wasn’t true when the state’s new conservation laws were enacted in 2018, and it isn’t true now — despite a recent report on a Los Angeles television station …
California Water Commission: Update on the Central Valley Flood Protection Plan
While considerable progress has been made to improve flood management in the Central Valley, the vast region still faces significant flood risk. … It has been estimated that California needs to spend at least $34 billion to upgrade dams, levees, and other flood management infrastructure. Accomplishing these upgrades within 25 years would mean spending $1.4 billion per year—roughly twice the current level of investment.
Aquafornia news January 8, 2020 The Fresno Bee
Fresno County adopts plan to avoid pumping too much groundwater
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted a plan on Tuesday meant to maintain groundwater and keep users from pumping too much from underground basins. … Officials said the plan also lays out efforts to try to recharge groundwater — in other words, replace water sucked out from underground.
Aquafornia news January 7, 2020 Lexology
Blog: Industrial facilities may be denied business permits without proof of storm water coverage
California regulates storm water discharges from industrial facilities under the federal Clean Water Act through its Industrial General Storm Water Permit (IGP). … The IGP identifies which industrial facilities need to comply by their Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code, which is determined based on the primary purpose of the business. But what if an industrial facility does not recognize that it should seek IGP coverage, or simply chooses not to comply?
Aquafornia news January 7, 2020 Long Beach Post
Long Beach’s water and sewer revenue transfers ruled unconstitutional
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge has tentatively ruled that the city of Long Beach’s practice of transferring surplus revenue from water and sewer utilities to its general fund is unconstitutional. … The practice has been carried out for decades, but in recent years, it has faced challenges in two separate lawsuits from residents.
Aquafornia news January 7, 2020 Visalia Times Delta
Tuesday Top of the Scroll: 2 bills could decide fate of critical Friant-Kern Canal in 2020. Will reps outside Valley care?
A duo of bills, at the state and federal level, will likely determine the fate of the Friant-Kern Canal in a legislative year that is shaping up to be pivotal for Central Valley growers and ag communities.
Aquafornia news January 7, 2020 California WaterBlog
Blog: Rapid changes in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta both diminish scientific certainty and increase science’s value
These changes will be substantial, multi-faceted, and often rapid. Some changes will be irreversible. Many changes are inevitable. Some will say today’s Delta is doomed. It will be important for California to develop a scientific program that can help guide difficult policy and management discussions and decision-making through these challenges.
Colorado River overcommitted on water availability
In the early years of the 20th century, leaders across the West had big dreams for growth, all of which were tied to taking water from the Colorado River and moving it across mountains and deserts. In dividing up the river, they assigned more water to users than the system actually produces.
Aquafornia news January 7, 2020 Food Safety News
Opinion: Administrators promise new attention to ag water amid romaine outbreaks
One of the particular challenges we’ve faced with the Produce Safety Rule is ensuring that our standards for agricultural water are protective of public health and workable for farms of all kinds and sizes. After we finalized the rule, we heard from the produce community that some of the requirements were too complex, costly, and unworkable…
Aquafornia news January 7, 2020 Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
Blog: Polluted wastewater in the forecast? Try a solar umbrella
Evaporation ponds, which are commonly used in many industries to manage wastewater, can span acres, occupying a large footprint and often posing risks to birds and other wildlife. … Now researchers at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have demonstrated a way to double the rate of evaporation by using solar energy and taking advantage of water’s inherent properties.
Aquafornia news January 7, 2020 CALmatters
Opinion: Coastal Commission should approve CalAm desalination plant
Nobody likes to look out to the Pacific Ocean and see oil derricks on the horizon. That’s why California wisely banned new offshore oil drilling 50 years ago. But in Monterey County, coastal views are limited by a relic of a bygone era: a giant, industrial sand plant right on the dunes between Highway One and the ocean.
Aquafornia news January 7, 2020 Courthouse News Service
California Democrat rolls out green new deal to fight climate change, poverty
Citing a lack of action by Congress and the Trump administration, a group of California Democrats said it’s up to the state to continue fighting the “existential” threat of climate change by simultaneously cutting greenhouse gas emissions and improving the standard of living for low-income communities and people of color.
San Francisco Chronicle: New climate change initiative unveiled in Sacramento has far to go
Sacramento Bee: California Democrats want their own Green New Deal to fight homelessness, climate change
Capital Public Radio: California could get a Green New Deal of its own as lawmakers aim to address climate change and inequality
Blog: A change of plans
Governor Newsom’s administration recently released a draft Water Resilience Portfolio plan… This plan also emphasizes diverse relatively precise policy initiatives for state agencies, often in support of local and regional water problem-solving and with some aspirations to bring state agencies together. It is a good read, clearly reflecting intense and diverse discussions over several months.
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 Ventura County Star
Opinion: Collaborative path forward to protect our most precious water resource
Over the next few weeks, all owners of any real property that overlies the watershed’s four groundwater basins, as well as users who take or could take water from the Ventura River, will receive a notification or summons about the court proceedings as part of an ongoing legal process and as required by the court.
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 Santa Cruz Sentinel
Opinion: Biochar offers possible solution to cut ag water usage
A project in the Salinas Valley aims to remove contaminants like phosphate from the water at a lower cost using much less energy. … Partnering with the city of Salinas and the wastewater treatment facility, the project aims to remove phosphates efficiently and recycle water for groundwater recharge and irrigation water to farmers.
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Santa Rosa wastewater quandary linked to Kincade fire could get worse as rainy season ramps up
Nearly two months after the Kincade fire was fully contained in northeastern Sonoma County, Santa Rosa is struggling with an after-effect of the massive blaze: its wastewater disposal pipeline at The Geysers was disabled for six weeks, backing up the Sebastopol-area plant with about 400 million gallons of treated wastewater.
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Santa Rosa officials tackle severed sewer lines in Tubbs fire rebuild areas
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 Monterey County Weekly
Del Rey Oaks’ new housing plan ignores impacts and lack of water supply, lawsuit says
One of the major problems LandWatch cites is a lack of water on former Fort Ord property which the city hopes to develop in the future, according to court documents. Two parcels, identified as sites 1 and 1A, are located over the Salinas Valley Groundwater Basin, considered overdrafted and already experiencing seawater intrusion.
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 Arizona Daily Star
Time to move faster on cutting Colorado River use, conservationist warns
The Lower Basin states of Arizona, California and Nevada need to cut total water use by 18% from their 2000-2018 average to bring Lakes Mead and Powell into a long-term state of balance, says Brian Richter. Richter is president of the nonprofit group Sustainable Waters and a former director and chief scientist for the Nature Conservancy’s Global Water program.
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 Klamath Falls Herald & News
Opinion: Creating a safe harbor on the ranch
In the shadow of Mount Shasta lies the Butte Creek Ranch, its alpine meadows carpeted in grass sprinkled with wildflowers and bordered by forest. … For over 160 years, this summer scene has played out for six generations of the Hart family. … Recently, the Harts guaranteed the continuation of this legacy by working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a plan that balances their land use with conserving the rich natural resources of Butte Creek.
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 Arizona Republic
Opinion: Arizona Legislature could stop the state’s next water war. Will they?
Another water war is getting underway. This time we are not fighting California. It’s a family feud right here in Arizona. Urban versus rural. Phoenix and Tucson ganging up on the rural communities along the Colorado River in western Arizona.
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 California Healthline
Fecal bacteria In California’s waterways increases with homeless crisis
San Francisco officials were quick to dispute Trump’s claims. But some of California’s most prized rivers, beaches and streams are indeed contaminated with levels of fecal bacteria that exceed state limits, threatening kayakers, swimmers — and the state’s reputation as a bastion of environmental protection.
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 Chino Champion
Chino Hills named in lawsuit for not submitting water reports
The city of Chino Hills was named with three other entities in a class-action lawsuit filed Dec. 17 in San Bernardino Superior Court by the Natural Resources Defense Council for not submitting a water conservation report required by the state for three consecutive years. The other entities were San Bernardino County, Rancho Cucamonga and Redlands.
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 The Guardian
Lethal algae blooms – an ecosystem out of balance
In 2018, there were more than 300 reported incidents of toxic or harmful algae blooms around the world. This year about 130 have been listed on an international database, but that number is expected to increase. … The causes of the blooms vary, and in some cases are never known, but in many parts of the world they are being increasingly linked to climate change and industrialised agriculture.
Aquafornia news January 6, 2020 The New York Times
‘A slow-motion Chernobyl’: How lax laws turned a river into a disaster
The river is a powerful example of Mexico’s failure to protect its environment: A New York Times analysis of 15 years of efforts to clean up the Santiago found that attempts floundered in the face of legal loopholes, deficient funding and a lack of political will.
Merkley facilitates follow-up summit on sucker recovery
Federal agency representatives on Friday night kept the conversation going with U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley about continued efforts to save two Klamath Basin sucker species from extinction. … Merkley has delivered $23.5 million to the Basin since 2013 to find a way toward a solution. He recently secured $11 million for sucker recovery efforts, including $5.1 million for the Klamath River.
Balancing water supply for all is 2020 priority
California water policy leaders say balancing the supply of groundwater by implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or SGMA, and addressing policies related to water supply and water quality, will continue to be priority issues in 2020.
Aquafornia news January 3, 2020 Maricopa Monitor
Drone on the range: Farmers take to the skies to save water and money
Farmers for decades have used huge machines to plant, grow and harvest their crops, but more and more Arizona farmers today are using tiny, remote-controlled aircraft to boost yields and save water and money.
Aquafornia news January 3, 2020 KSBY
San Luis Obispo County leaders test cloud seeding to raise Lopez Lake Reservoir levels
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors recently approved a winter cloud seeding project that could add millions of gallons of water to the Lopez Lake Reservoir and supply thousands of homes.
Aquafornia news January 3, 2020 Glenn County Transcript
Sites Project Authority hiring executive director
The Sites Project Authority is hoping to make substantial progress on the off-stream water storage project proposed for Colusa and Glenn counties in the new year and will look to hire a new leader at the beginning of 2020 to help with the next phase.
Aquafornia news January 2, 2020 The Business Journal
Blog: Business interests form Delta tunnel coalition
A broad coalition that includes the California Chamber of Commerce and labor, business, environmental, community and water leaders recently announced the formation of Californians for Water Security (CWS). The mission is to support the construction of a single tunnel to funnel water from Northern California through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to users south.
Pajaro Valley water project balances ag and saltwater intrusion
The nearly $4 million project, assisted with $3.4 million in state grants and a $1 million match from Pajaro Valley Water, is expected to further reduce groundwater pumping in the area, so as to halt seawater intrusion and groundwater overdraft while keeping agriculture viable in the Pajaro Valley.
Aquafornia news January 2, 2020 Inkstain.net
Blog: California’s 2019 use of Colorado River water lowest since 1950
While Colorado River water management eyes were focused elsewhere this year – on the big snowpack up north, or the chaos success of the Drought Contingency Plan – California has quietly achieved a remarkable milestone.
California makes it easier to thin vegetation fueling wildfires. Will it make a difference?
California regulators said Tuesday that they have streamlined the state’s permit process to speed up the approval of tree-thinning projects designed to slow massive wildfires that have devastated communities in recent years.
Aquafornia news January 2, 2020 KCBX
Local professor’s fog research catches attention of the Defense Department
The Department of Defense recently awarded a $266,589 grant to a California State University Monterey Bay professor to continue his research into fog. Reporter Michelle Loxton spoke with Daniel Fernandez about how this grant will take his research to the next level.
Aquafornia news January 2, 2020 Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles wants to store water under lake in Owens Valley
Quick shifts in climate have prompted Los Angeles to consider an unlikely place to bank some of its Sierra Nevada snowmelt: beneath dry Owens Lake, which the city drained starting in 1913 to fill the L.A. Aqueduct and supply a thirsty metropolis.
Opinion: California can solve its water shortage with the water we have. Here’s how
California is at a water crossroads. We can continue our costly, 100-year-old pattern of trying to find new water supplies, or we can choose instead to focus on smarter ways of using – and reusing – what we already have.
Aquafornia news January 2, 2020 National Public Radio
California water cutbacks could take large area of farmland out of production
California is increasing regulations on groundwater. For many farmers in the state, it is a step too far. The law’s critics say it could lead to a loss of half a million acres of farmland in California’s Central Valley. As Kerry Klein of member station KVPR in Fresno reports, some farmers are so worried, they’re quitting.
Aquafornia news January 2, 2020 Nature
Opinion: Drink more recycled wastewater
Legislation needs to be implemented to lessen pollution. And all sectors — public and private — need to be educated about the importance of saving water, as does society more broadly. High on the list should be efforts to investigate the benefits and risks of drinking reused water, including ways to make it more acceptable to consumers.
Aquafornia news January 2, 2020 KSRO
Audio: New federal guidelines for diverting California water to take effect soon
The new guidelines call for diverting more water from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to agribusiness and urban areas further south. Barbara Barrigan-Parilla with the group Restore the Delta, says despite Newsom indicating he was going to sue over the new federal guidelines, that hasn’t happened yet.
Aquafornia news December 19, 2019 The Ceres Courier
Opinion: San Francisco needs to pay the price for desecrating Yosemite National Park
Those who are the most politically correct among those that lecture the rest of the state from their perches atop the 40 plus hills of San Francisco about the environmental shortcomings of the rest of California should take a long hard look in the mirror. They thrive on some of the original — and most hideous — environmental sins ever committed in the Golden State.
Aquafornia news December 19, 2019 Maven's Notebook
Panel discussion: The building blocks of success in the Delta
Despite efforts over decades, the Delta’s delicate ecosystem and species continue to decline. … At the 2019 ACWA Fall Conference, Vice Chair of the State Water Board DeDe D’Adamo, Department of Water Resources Director Karla Nemeth, and Delta Stewardship Council Susan Tatayon gave their thoughts on moving forward in the Delta in this panel discussion moderated by the Public Policy Institute of California Water Policy Director Ellen Hanak.
Aquafornia news December 19, 2019 E&E News
Foes seek to block permanent water contract for Westlands
Environmental groups, tribes and upstream water users in California yesterday sought to block a permanent water delivery contract between the Interior Department and the Westlands Water District. At issue is a proposed deal between Westlands, an agricultural powerhouse in California’s San Joaquin Valley, and the Bureau of Reclamation in which Westlands pays off its debt to the government to guarantee deliveries in perpetuity without future contract renewals.
Aquafornia news December 19, 2019 KQED Science
The precarious future of Treasure Island: Rising seas and sinking land
The low-lying island, as well as neighboring Yerba Buena island, are also the site of a multibillion-dollar neighborhood development. The project calls for 8,000 new homes and condos that could house more than 20,000 people, 500 new hotel rooms, and over 550,000 square feet of commercial space. But how will climate change affect these plans?
Aquafornia news December 19, 2019 Public Policy Institute of California
Blog: Providing safe drinking water in the face of disasters: Lessons from Lake County
Climate change is already affecting water management across the state. Small rural communities with ongoing drinking water challenges are especially vulnerable to greater extremes brought on by a warming climate. We talked to Jan Coppinger, a special district administrator from Lake County, about how the county’s small water systems have dealt with an especially devastating string of natural disasters.
Aquafornia news December 19, 2019 The Washington Post
Andrew Wheeler says EPA doesn’t have a ‘war with California’
The Trump administration has stripped away its regulatory authority, threatened to cut its highway funding and called its dirty waterways a “significant public health concern.” But it isn’t picking a fight with California. That’s what Andrew Wheeler, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, claimed about actions his office has taken recently when it comes to air and water pollution in the big blue state.
Aquafornia news December 18, 2019 Ventura County Star
Groups fight against opening up 1 million acres for drilling, fracking
Environmental groups say they plan to fight a Trump administration decision that cleared the way for new oil and gas leases on more than 1 million acres in California. … The final supplemental environmental report released recently said the BLM found no adverse impacts of hydraulic fracturing that could not be alleviated. Several groups and state officials, however, disagree and have called the analysis flawed.
The Hill: House Dems propose halt to drilling on public lands in broad climate bill
Aquafornia news December 18, 2019 KUNC
With drought plans finished, water managers pause Colorado River negotiations
In theory, a demand management program would pay users to conserve in the midst of a crisis in order to boost the river’s big reservoirs. How it would work, who would participate and how it would be funded are still unanswered questions. Another concern is how to make the program equitable — so it doesn’t burden one user over another.
Nevada Public Radio: Water managers consider the future of the Colorado River
Aquafornia news December 18, 2019 The Mountain Democrat
Placerville developer pays for illegal diversions
A Placerville development company that illegally discharged sediment and stormwater from its construction site has agreed to pay $171,000 in a settlement with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board,
Aquafornia news December 18, 2019 Pacific Institute
Blog: Insights from COP25: The (Interconnected) Pillars of Water System Transformation
Transforming water systems to be climate resilient is a critical component of the needed change. This means urgent action to plan for and adapt to climate impacts on water systems; it also means urgent action to minimize the contribution of water systems to the climate crisis.
Aquafornia news December 17, 2019 Bloomberg Environment
‘New NAFTA’ offers money for border sewage fixes
Passing the new North American free trade agreement would mean millions of dollars to help upgrade sewage infrastructure on the border, say the agreement’s backers. But an environmental group and a local organization on the U.S.-Mexico border say it’s not enough.
Aquafornia news December 17, 2019 The Modesto Bee
‘A geological and natural treasure.’ Would Stanislaus County dam put the area at risk?
To many West Side residents and others familiar with the [dam] site, Del Puerto Canyon is a natural gem and one of the county’s scenic wonders. An environmental impact report released last week raises some concerns about seismic risks and impacts on wildlife. But a significant and unavoidable impact noted in the report is “substantial damage to scenic resources,” “degradation of the visual character” and “adverse effect on a scenic vista.”
Aquafornia news December 17, 2019 Phys.org
Q&A: Wildfire’s impact on water quality
As an appointee to the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board, Newsha Ajami has worked with local, state and federal agencies to monitor and ensure water quality in areas affected by wildfires. Ajami is director of urban water policy at Stanford’s Water in the West program, and co-leads the Urban Water Systems & Institutions Thrust at Re-Inventing the Nation’s Urban Water Infrastructure (ReNUWIt), a National Science Foundation engineering research center based at Stanford. She discussed wildfire’s threat to water quality with Stanford Report.
Aquafornia news December 17, 2019 Roll Call
California water politics complicate House panel’s oversight
House Natural Resources Chairman Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona wants his committee to give him subpoena authority for multiple possible investigations, but California Democrat Jim Costa may vote against that as the panel considers whether Interior Secretary David Bernhardt improperly influenced a decision to send more water to his district.
San Joaquin Valley Sun: Costa, Cox in pickle as House panel wants to probe Valley water boost
Aquafornia news December 16, 2019 Santa Cruz Sentinel
Federal cost analysis bolsters Pajaro River flood control efforts
During the 2019 Flood Prevention Authority Legislative Conference, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presented a cost-benefit analysis in support of what is estimated to be about a $394 million project, an effort which would reduce significant flood risk to the city of Watsonville, Pajaro in Monterey County and adjacent agricultural areas…
Aquafornia news December 16, 2019 Arizona Republic
Federal government will review Colorado River rules in 2020
Federal water managers are about to start reexamining a 12-year-old agreement among Western states that laid down rules for dealing with potential water shortages along the Colorado River. Interior Secretary David Bernhardt said he asked the Bureau of Reclamation to start the review at the beginning of 2020, rather than by the end of 2020, which is the deadline under the existing agreement.
Aquafornia news December 16, 2019 The Fresno Bee
Opinion: Who pays for the Friant-Kern repairs? It should be farmers, but most likely, taxpayers
I understand the need to convey water via canals in our Central Valley within a systematic, well-regulated and properly managed system. But there are so many unanswered questions…
Aquafornia news December 16, 2019 The San Diego Union-Tribune
Opinion: Why SoCal water agencies must end litigation era
Next year would mark a decade of lawsuits by the San Diego County Water Authority challenging the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s uniform rates set by our Board of Directors after many public meetings and hearings. For nearly my entire tenure on the board, SDCWA has been pursuing litigation against Metropolitan. One of my goals as chairwoman is to put this era behind us.
San Diego Union-Tribune: Opinion: How San Diego water agency is seeking to protect ratepayers
Nevada Independent: Equity, climate on the table at Colorado River conference as new negotiations loom for Southwest water managers
Associated Press: US officials to review deal on sharing Colorado River water
Colorado Springs Gazette: Study: Colorado River water crisis could dry out Front Range
Las Vegas Sun: Nevada river commission intervenes in lawsuit over Glen Canyon Dam
Aquafornia news December 16, 2019 Western Farm Press
Rural development loan aids Sites Reservoir Project in California
In a recent exclusive interview, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue told Western Farm Press that the low-interest loan will help fund projects associated with the off-stream storage site in western Colusa County. … “The USDA is putting up almost $500 million in rural development funds,” Perdue said.
Aquafornia news December 13, 2019 Petaluma Argus-Courier
At Petaluma wastewater plant, the future is now
During its 10 years, the Ellis Wastewater Treatment Facility has reshaped itself to take in waste produced by a rapidly changing city, factoring in an increased population and new industries like large-scale beer production. Recently-completed projects costing roughly $9 million have changed the face of the wastewater facility by expanding treatment capacity, tackling hard-to-process industry waste and building a system that will provide biofuel to city vehicles.
Aquafornia news December 13, 2019 ABC News San Diego
Inspection found 12 flaws in Poway’s water delivery system
A state inspection found 12 flaws in Poway’s drinking water delivery system less than three months before the city’s precautionary boil water advisory. City officials remain adamant that the issues raised by the inspection had nothing to do with the nearly week-long advisory that ended Dec. 6.
Fox 5 San Diego: Person claims sickness after drinking contaminated water in Poway
KPBS: Poway water crisis turning into political football
Aquafornia news December 13, 2019 New Times San Luis Obispo
Opinion: Don’t go into the tunnel
Votes of support by local jurisdictions bring the project one step closer to reality. Reality is a costly giant tunnel that would divert Sacramento River water bound for the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta and transport the water directly to Central Valley farms and urban users in the Bay Area and Southern California.
Water project one more step closer to reality
The cities of Ceres and Turlock formed the Stanislaus Regional Water Authority which is in the process of hiring a design-build consultant to oversee the project to build the facility along the Tuolumne River west of the Fox Grove Fishing Access. Water will be drawn from the river, filtered and piped to both Turlock and to Ceres. Plans call for the water to be stored in a large aboveground water storage tank. The surface water will then be comingled with groundwater for use throughout the two cities.
Aquafornia news December 13, 2019 Antelope Valley Press
A model for the future of water
With a low rumble from a large pipe, water began flowing into a dirt basin at 25th Street West and Elizabeth Lake Road Thursday morning, christening the Upper Amargosa Creek Recharge Project and marking the debut of a new water storage endeavor in the Valley. Inside the basin, water flowed from holes in a round structure to begin flooding the bottom, where it will begin to percolate through the soil to the aquifer beneath.
Aquafornia news December 13, 2019 U.S. News & World Report
Friday Top of the Scroll: U.S. water chief praises Colorado River deal, sees challenges
States in the U.S. West that have agreed to begin taking less water next month from the drought-stricken Colorado River got praise and a push for more action Thursday from the nation’s top water official. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman told federal, state and local water managers that abiding by the promises they made will be crucial to ensuring that more painful cuts aren’t required.
KUNC: As winter approaches, all eyes turn toward Rocky Mountain snowpack
Aquafornia news December 13, 2019 Spectrum News 1
Scientists from UC campuses study floods
We’ve heard this about earthquakes – it’s not a matter of if but when the big one will hit. Well, some researchers also say it’s a pretty similar situation for a major flood in the area. A research project currently being undertaken at SoCal and NorCal UC campuses is looking at how flooding could impact the area, including socioeconomic issues.
Can recharge net metering contribute to sustainable groundwater management?
Dr. Michael Kiparsky is the founding director of the Wheeler Water Institute within the Center for Law, Energy, and Environment at the UC Berkeley School of Law. In this presentation from the 2019 Western Groundwater Congress, Dr. Kiparsky discussed a pilot project in the Pajaro Valley designed to incentivize private landowners to do groundwater recharge.
Aquafornia news December 12, 2019 Associated Press
Yellow-legged frog: Now endangered in California’s Southern Sierra
There’s new hope for an endangered California frog that has vanished from half of its habitat. The state Fish and Game Commission on Wednesday approved protections for five of six populations of the foothill yellow-legged frog.
Aquafornia news December 12, 2019 Las Vegas Review-Journal
Conservation key as decades-long drought continues
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Brenda Burman said Wednesday that Nevada has been a national leader in water conservation by reducing demand on the Colorado River and investing in infrastructure over the past two decades. In Las Vegas for the Colorado River Water Users Association’s annual conference, Burman declined to say, however, whether she sees Nevada’s share of the river’s water increasing…
Aquafornia news December 12, 2019 Lompoc Record
Editorial: Essential ingredient for living
There are a number of very evident reasons, however, that Vandenberg Air Force Base is at the top of the Pentagon’s water-scarcity list…
Aquafornia news December 12, 2019 The Guardian
Los Angeles beaches plagued with toxic stormwater, report warns
Los Angeles beaches are plagued by stormwater pollution that can make people sick and damage ecosystems, and local governments are largely failing to address the hazards, according to a new report.
Aquafornia news December 12, 2019 Curbed LA
Landscape designer Mia Lehrer and the LA River Revitalization Plan
At 65, Lehrer has become Los Angeles’s doyenne of landscape design and a leading advocate for green urbanism… But the main project that Lehrer has been tenaciously, tirelessly working on for most of her career is the Los Angeles River.
L.A. Daily News: West San Fernando Valley just got hope for ending LA River’s ‘jurisdictional nightmare’
Thursday Top of the Scroll: Trade agreement includes $300 million for border pollution cleanup, including Tijuana River Valley
The new United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement reached Tuesday commits the federal government to provide $300 million for the Border Water Infrastructure Program to address pollution on the U.S.-Mexico border, including the Tijuana River Valley region, where millions of gallons of raw sewage, heavy metals and other contaminants regularly flow from Tijuana to San Diego.
City News Service: USMCA trade deal includes $300M for cross-border pollution
San Diego Union-Tribune: How Trump’s new trade pact may lead to a sewage cleanup of the Tijuana River Valley
Powerful patrons duel over California projects in final spending package
The top Democratic and Republican leaders in the House are pushing for their own home-state projects in this year’s final spending bills — a spectacular park overlooking San Francisco Bay and a dam across the largest reservoir in California — but without agreement from each other in the negotiations’ final days.
Aquafornia news December 12, 2019 MyMotherLode.com
A year later, ‘water grab’ plan settlements still stuck
A year later, issues triggered by a contentious plan by state water regulators to increase unimpaired river flows for the benefit of fish remain firmly mired in red tape.
Aquafornia news December 11, 2019 Valley Citizen
Blog: Draining the last great aquifer: A group project
Environmentalists who had high hopes Gavin Newsom would lead the way to sustainable water use in the San Joaquin Valley are waking up to the knowledge that the new governor isn’t going to be any more effective than the old governor. Sustainability is just too big a lift.
Aquafornia news December 11, 2019 Los Angeles Times
Little progress in reducing L.A. stormwater pollution, report says
Researchers combed through six years of data, from 2012 to 2018, to examine how L.A. County has mitigated the issue, most visible in the 72-hour aftermath of rainfall but persists during dry weather in the form of runoff from driveways and sidewalks. As it turns out, not much has been done, largely because of a lack of transparent requirements when it comes to the monitoring of stormwater pollution by various municipalities.
Long Beach Press Telegram: Los Angeles County is falling short on stormwater goals, according to Heal the Bay report
Arizona will soon start getting less water from the Colorado River
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will start taking less water from the Colorado River in January as a hard-fought set of agreements kicks in to reduce the risk of reservoirs falling to critically low levels. The two U.S. states agreed to leave a portion of their water allotments in Lake Mead under a deal with California called the Lower Basin Drought Contingency Plan, or DCP…
Blog: Managing urban flooding in the San Francisco Bay Area: From a concrete bowl to a green sponge
Urban flooding is increasing in the Bay Area for four main reasons: California’s naturally variable precipitation patterns, climate change increasing precipitation extremes, population growth, and aging and insufficient infrastructure.
Wednesday Top of the Scroll: California officials urged to move faster on sea level rise
In one of the most comprehensive assessments of the crisis that rising seas pose to California, an influential state panel on Tuesday urged local officials to take ownership of the issue and lawmakers to move fast and consider much-needed legislation. The Legislative Analyst’s Office … found that the state was already behind on the issue and made the case that any action — or lack of action — within the next 10 years could determine the fate of the California coast.
CALMatters: Without urgent action, California’s sea-level rise a threat to housing, economy, report says
E&E News: Why Calif. will let rising seas ‘knock out’ this building
Kaiser Health News: Q&A: California confronts climate change amid wildfires, floods and extreme heat
Aquafornia news December 10, 2019 The Desert Sun
Opinion: Golf course, CVWD cooperation key to keeping groundwater control local
There are two things already baked into the desert’s cake guaranteed to inject a bit of what ails the rest of the state — the full flowering of the regulatory scheme mandated by the state’s 2014 Groundwater Sustainability Act and reductions in Colorado River allocations made necessary by a drying Colorado River Basin that is already badly over allocated.
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 Las Vegas Sun
Las Vegas groundwater management a success, but overpumping issues loom
Net groundwater pumping peaked in 1968 at 86,000 acre-feet and started to go down in the 1980s, ’90s and 2000s, according to the state’s 2018 groundwater pumpage inventory for the aquifer. Thanks to the water authority’s efforts to reduce pumping, only 10% of the water used in the valley now comes from groundwater, while the rest comes from Lake Mead, Mack said.
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 Bakersfield Californian
Progress on canal repairs sparks hope but funding questions loom
It was welcome news for Kern County farmers, but word last week that the process of fixing the Friant-Kern Canal has finally begun may have obscured the fact that a great deal of work lies ahead — including finding money to complete the job.
GVWire.com: Cox’s latest bill would repair sinking Friant-Kern Canal
SJVWater.org: Friant-Kern Canal is getting a lot of bipartisan love – but no money so far
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 San Francisco Chronicle
Opinion: What we can learn from the saving of a San Mateo County creek
Butano Creek runs through the sleepy little farm town of Pescadero, just down the road from San Francisco and over the hill from the heart of Silicon Valley. This modest creek once connected endangered native salmon and steelhead to their historical spawning and rearing habitats through Pescadero Marsh. But the channel filled with sediment over time, ultimately blocking the connection to the Pacific for many years.
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 Valley Public Radio
Monday Top of the Scroll: ‘It would mean total annihilation’ – Some farmers sell off fields ahead of groundwater law
Farmers are worried… Some feel angry, even betrayed by lawmakers and the environmental groups that have pressured them into what they see as ever-tightening regulations on the ag industry. While many disagree with SGMA, most do acknowledge that California’s unrestricted groundwater use has been unsustainable.
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 Redlands Community News
Frank Brown’s revolutionary design of the Bear Valley Dam made him famous
The Bear Valley 1884 Dam that created Big Bear Lake was the culmination of Frank Brown’s dream of creating an irrigation colony in the far west since leaving Connecticut in 1877. The single arched dam revolutionized dam building and made Frank Brown famous. The multiple arched dam built in 1912 with 10 arches became an engineering standby based on the 1884 dam.
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Proposed pump fee raise delayed
The recommended fee hike would have elevated the rate from a monthly $30 per-acre foot pumped to $75/acre-foot, according to IWVGA acting general manager Don Zdeba. It would turn the tables on the IWVGA ending 2020 fiscal year with $465,000 in the red to ending in the positive by $209,000.
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 The San Diego Union-Tribune
Baja California water supplies remain at critical levels
Tijuana and Rosarito residents may have gotten a brief reprieve from scheduled water shut-offs, but the delivery of water throughout Baja California is a vulnerable system in need of urgent repairs, state and water officials stressed this week.
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 Orange County Register
Huntington Beach desalination plant eyes approval, but foes turn out in force
With Poseidon Water’s plans for a Huntington Beach desalination plant approaching the homestretch, critics were as adamant as ever at a Friday workshop, where dozens complained the proposal is environmentally flawed, unneeded and would jack up water rates.
Los Angeles Times: Residents voice opposition and support for H.B. desalination plant at regional water board hearing
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 Maven's Notebook
Standing too close to the elephant: addressing scales in restoration and fisheries conservation
Dr. Rachel Johnson is a research biologist with the NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service and UC Davis with over 15 years’ experience working on various aspects of conservation and fisheries biology. In this presentation from the 2019 State of the Estuary conference, Dr. Johnson discussed the importance of developing a holistic framework among aquatic ecosystems and management authorities.
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 WestSideConnect.com
Community workshop set on proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir
The project will deliver water from the Delta-Mendota Canal to the reservoir, where it will be stored and released on a managed basis, according to a press release. The reservoir would allow water to be delivered into storage during wetter periods and held until needed in drier times for irrigation, groundwater recharge or beneficial wildlife uses, the release stated.
Aquafornia news December 9, 2019 Reuters
Trump takes aim at trickle-down toilets, faucets
President Donald Trump said on Friday he has directed his environmental regulators to find answers to what he said is a big problem – water-conserving showers, faucets and toilets.
Aquafornia news December 6, 2019 CALmatters
Battle lines are drawn over oil drilling in California
The state is moving to ramp down oil production while Washington is expediting it. State officials are taking a closer look at the environmental and health threats — especially land, air and water contamination — posed by energy extraction, while Washington appears to have concluded that existing federal regulations sufficiently protect its sensitive landscapes as well as public health.
Monterey Herald: Panetta aims to block federal plan for Central Coast oil drilling
Aquafornia news December 6, 2019 Bloomberg Environment
EPA considering second round of national PFAS testing
Water suppliers across the nation could be required to sample for manmade “forever chemicals” in an attempt to gauge just how prevalent the contaminants are in drinking supplies. … Every five years the Environmental Protection Agency can order large water suppliers and a sampling of smaller districts to test for up 30 chemicals that aren’t currently regulated by the Safe Drinking Water Act.
News release: Orange County Water District launches nation’s largest pilot program to remove PFAS from groundwater
Aquafornia news December 6, 2019 Arizona Republic
Megafarms and deeper wells are draining the water beneath rural Arizona – quietly, irreversibly
Unfettered pumping has taken a toll on the state’s aquifers for many years, but just as experts are calling for Arizona to develop plans to save its ancient underground water, pumping is accelerating and the problems are getting much worse. Big farming companies owned by out-of-state investors and foreign agriculture giants have descended on rural Arizona and snapped up farmland in areas where there is no limit on pumping.
Most U.S. states have cut environmental budgets and staffing since 2008: study
The report by the Environmental Integrity Project released on Thursday showed some 30 states have reduced funding for pollution control programs, 16 of them by more than 20%. Forty states, meanwhile, have cut staffing at environmental agencies, half of them by at least 10%, the report showed.
Aquafornia news December 6, 2019 The Desert Sun
Planned Palm Springs arena has big water needs, adds to climate footprint
The planned downtown Palm Springs entertainment arena, like many desert projects, is a thirsty one, requiring almost 12 million gallons of water each year to accommodate an American Hockey League affiliate team and other visitors.
Aquafornia news December 6, 2019 Courthouse News Service
Friday Top of the Scroll: California urged to rethink 40 years of ‘piecemeal’ freshwater protections
The bitter drought validated scientists’ warnings that despite longstanding endangered species protections, the state’s outdated and overtaxed water management plans are failing in the face of climate change. … A report released Thursday by the Public Policy Institute of California recommends the state stop prioritizing individual species recovery plans and adopt holistic management methods that improve entire freshwater ecosystems.
Public Policy Institute of California: A path forward for California’s freshwater ecosystems
Aquafornia news December 6, 2019 Estuary News
Helping the homeless clean up watersheds
Homeless volunteers collect so much trash in the Russian River watershed — 150,000 pounds as of October this year — that the state Water Resources Control Board sees it as a model for the rest of California.
Aquafornia news December 6, 2019 National Public Radio
Biologists investigate mass die-off of freshwater mussels
In recent years though, biologists and fisherman noticed something was wrong. On sections of the Clinch and other waterways in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest, dead mussels were turning up on shores and could be seen glinting from the river bottom. … “The loss is really huge and it’s happening really quickly,” says Emilie Blevins, a conservation biologist with the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. “It’s a major concern for the future and for the future of our fresh water.”
Aquafornia news December 5, 2019 North Coast Journal
Trinity River under siege
While local tribes celebrated a federal appellate court ruling last month upholding their senior water rights on the Klamath River, a trio of threats facing the Trinity River combine to paint a foreboding picture for local salmon populations.
Aquafornia news December 5, 2019 Hakai Magazine
Securing SoCal water to benefit NorCal salmon
Rather than physically move water hundreds of kilometers across earthquake country between Northern California and San Bernardino, the plan involves reallocating water virtually, just as you would electronically transfer funds from one bank account to another. Once the Chino Basin Program is operational, in times of drought the southern region can draw water from the new reserve instead of from the State Water Project… That will mean water impounded by Oroville Dam can be released into the Feather River, benefitting endangered chinook.
Aquafornia news December 5, 2019 San Luis Obispo Tribune
San Simeon could lift ban on new water connections
When will the San Simeon services district end its 31-year ban on issuing new water connections? Members of the San Simeon Community Services District board of directors took initial steps toward that goal on Nov. 13, unanimously authorizing the preparation of a major report about lifting the longtime moratorium on new water connections in the tiny town.
Opinion: One Delta, one estuary; Connecting California through water
In her address to the State of the Estuary conference, Felicia Marcus spoke about the connections of the Delta to all Californians and the importance of working together and more broadly to solve the challenging problems before us.
Opinion: California must change its approach to water, become more collaborative
We face an important opportunity to finally put the seemingly permanent conflicts that have defined water and environmental management in California behind us, but not if we let it drift away. This new era of opportunity springs from a common recognition that our ways of doing business have failed to meet the needs of all interests.
Aquafornia news December 4, 2019 Clean Water Action
Blog: Q&A on groundwater sustainability with Jane Wagner-Tyack of the League of Women Voters
I assumed the different local water agencies were in regular contact with their customers about important issues like groundwater and that they would be happy to take advantage of the opportunity to educate the public about what was happening with SGMA. I learned that that was not the case. This is not a subject that engages people who don’t already have some reason to be concerned about it.
Aquafornia news December 4, 2019 The Confluence
Blog: Q&A with Linda Estelí Méndez Barrientos
In my current research, I have been studying the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, commonly known as SGMA, in California. SGMA is one of the world’s largest-scale policy experiments on collective action to manage natural resources. At the same time, pervasively disparate access to water resources in the Central Valley made SGMA the perfect case study to test some of the power asymmetry theories I have been working on with my colleagues.
San Diego officials to sign joint resolutions calling on Trump EPA to fund a fix to Tijuana River pollution
Elected leaders from across South Bay San Diego announced Tuesday a joint effort aimed at pressuring the federal government to support a long-term fix to the sewage pollution that routinely flows over the border from Tijuana, fouling beaches as far north as Coronado.
KPBS: San Diego, IB officials calling for federal action on Tijuana River
Aquafornia news December 4, 2019 Bay Area Monitor
Let there be light: Creeks gain visibility through restoration
As land around the Bay was developed, creeks were rerouted underground through pipes called culverts for flood protection. But in some spots, these hidden waterways can be brought back up to the surface to provide habitat for wildlife and respite for people. The Bay Area is a national leader in this type of restoration, which is aptly called daylighting. And now we’re undertaking our most ambitious such project yet.
Aquafornia news December 4, 2019 New Times San Luis Obispo
Finished Paso Robles groundwater sustainability plan awaits final approval
The 20-year groundwater plan, required by state law, aims to bring the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin back into balance. Between 1981 and 2011, the 684-square-mile aquifer serving 29 percent of San Luis Obispo County residents and 40 percent of its agriculture lost 369,000 acre-feet of water.
Fishing groups sue federal agencies over latest water plan for California
The fracas over California’s scarce water supplies will tumble into a San Francisco courtroom after a lawsuit was filed this week claiming the federal government’s plan to loosen previous restrictions on water deliveries to farmers is a blueprint for wiping out fish.
Wednesday Top of the Scroll: Reclamation seeks to restore sinking California canal
Federal authorities are considering a plan to repair a California canal in the San Joaquin Valley that lost half its capacity to move water because of sinking ground. … The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Dec. 3 published an environmental assessment detailing plans to repair, raise, and realign the Friant-Kern Canal, which it began building in 1949.
Sacramento Bee: Trump jump-starts repairs for sinking California canal. But who will pay?
Aquafornia news December 3, 2019 Military.com
More than 100 military bases now at risk of water shortages, GAO finds
The list of bases cited by the report was not limited by geographical area and ranged from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina in the East to Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, and Camp Pendleton, California in the West.
Aquafornia news December 3, 2019 Grist.org
Politicians knew the inconvenient truth about the Colorado River 100 years ago — and ignored it
As conventional wisdom has it, the states were relying on bad data when they divided up the water. But a new book challenges that narrative. Turn-of-the-century hydrologists actually had a pretty good idea of how much water the river could spare, water experts John Fleck and Eric Kuhn write in Science be Dammed: How Ignoring Inconvenient Science Drained the Colorado River. They make the case that politicians and water managers in the early 1900s ignored evidence about the limits of the river’s resources.
Trading water: Can water shares help save California’s aquifers?
California is by far the United States’ most populous state, as well as its largest agricultural producer. Increasingly, it is also one of the country’s most parched places. But Edgar Terry, a fourth-generation farmer in Ventura County, just outside Los Angeles, thinks he has a key to reversing worsening water stress: establishing tradeable rights to shares of fast-depleting groundwater aquifers.
Aquafornia news December 3, 2019 California WaterBlog
Blog: Turbidity and Insights on flow-habitat-fish abundance curves in policy-making
California’s water policy community continues to be embroiled on how best to manage what remains of California’s native aquatic ecosystems, particularly for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and its tributaries. One aspect of this controversy is the dedication and use of habitat and flow resources to support native fishes.
Aquafornia news December 3, 2019 KMJ Radio
State is forecasting small water allocation
The California Department of Water Resources announced an initial State Water Project allocation of 10% for the 2020 calendar year. According to a DWR announcement, the initial allocation is based on several factors, such as conservative dry hydrology, reservoir storage, and releases necessary to meet water supply and environmental demands.
News release: First state water project allocation at 10 percent
Aquafornia news December 2, 2019 The New York Times
How racism ripples through California’s pipes
And as in other parts of the United States, black migrants were met with Jim Crow-style racism: “Whites Only” signs, curfews and discriminatory practices by banks. Often, the only places black families could settle were on arid acres on the outskirts of cultivated farmland — places like Teviston… Today, the legacy of segregation in the Central Valley reverberates underground, through old pipes, dry wells and soil tainted by shoddy septic systems.
New York Times: ‘Brown water for brown people’: Making sense of California’s drinking water crisis
Aquafornia news December 2, 2019 Monterey County Weekly
With the future of the Monterey Peninsula’s water supply—and water utility—on the line, we take a look back at how we got here
There’s a war over the future of water on the Monterey Peninsula and it’s taking place in the board chambers of half a dozen state and local government entities. It’s also taking place on social media and in the press.
Aquafornia news December 2, 2019 Stockton Record
Water in the bank: Coalition of agencies develops ‘historic’ sustainable groundwater plan
There’s progress to report in the momentous task of ensuring that San Joaquin County and surrounding communities have enough water to meet anticipated needs for the next 20 years.
Aquafornia news December 2, 2019 The Fresno Bee
Water fight between Kern district, Kings River managers
Just as they did more than two generations ago, Kern County farmers are looking to another Central Valley river to the north to refill their groundwater shortfall. But this time around, natives in the Kings River watershed are “sharpening their knives” to fight off what they say is a desperate water grab.
Salinas Valley farmers and county water agency settle lawsuit over reservoir operations
A recent settlement between Monterey County, Monterey County Water Resources Agency, and a coalition of Salinas Valley farmers brings an end to a protracted legal battle over reservoir operations during drought conditions.
Aquafornia news November 27, 2019 Maven's Notebook
An update on implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act
At the November meeting of the California Water Commission, Taryn Ravazzini, DWR Deputy Director for Statewide Groundwater Management, updated the Commission on DWR’s recent activities and milestones related to SGMA.
Aquafornia news November 27, 2019 Los Angeles Times
New LADWP commissioner works for a company that markets water and power
Nicole Neeman Brady serves as principal and chief operating officer at L.A.-based Renewable Resources Group, which … is in the business of developing energy and water projects, raising the potential for conflicts of interest if the company seeks to do business with LADWP while Neeman Brady serves on the board.
Aquafornia news November 27, 2019 San Diego State University
Blog: Five takeaways from Re:Border: The Water We Share
Through a variety of panel discussions, presentations and a showcase of student research, the Re:Border conference is exploring how San Diego State University and its regional partners can contribute to innovative solutions for water-related challenges in the transborder region.
Aquafornia news November 27, 2019 KCET
Paiute traditions inform water management practices in once-lush Owens Valley
By practicing careful and sustainable water management practices, the tribe has cultivated wild plants, including taboose, nahavita, as well as fruit trees and other vegetables. … However, starting in the mid-1800s with the arrival of European settlers making a claim to water rights in the Owens Valley, this once-lush area was transformed dramatically into a virtual desert in just decades.
Aquafornia news November 27, 2019 KUNC
New monitoring program hopes to boost science on Colorado River headwaters
A new federal program hopes to fill knowledge gaps on how water moves through the headwaters of arguably the West’s most important drinking and irrigation water source. The U.S. Geological Survey announced the next location for its Next Generation Water Observing System will be in the headwaters of the Colorado and Gunnison rivers. It’s the second watershed in the country to be part of the program…
Aquafornia news November 27, 2019 The Sun-Gazette
Visalia prohibits overseeding lawns during water-restricted winter months
Visalia may have received its first drops of rain for the season, but that doesn’t mean you should start dropping seeds to bolster your lawn. In fact, it’s now illegal under a revision of the city’s water conservation code.
Aquafornia news November 26, 2019 Champion Newspapers
Chino Hills wells could be offline three more years
It will be two years in December that the city of Chino Hills shut down its wells because of a new contamination level set by the state for the chemical 1,2,3-TCP (TCP) and it could take another three years before a filtration system can be built to treat the chemical and put the wells back in service, according to public works officials.
Aquafornia news November 26, 2019 Associated Press
Arizona tribes oppose plan to dam Colorado River tributary
Native American tribes, environmentalists, state and federal agencies, river rafters and others say they have significant concerns about proposals to dam a Colorado River tributary in northern Arizona for hydropower.
Aquafornia news November 26, 2019 The Washington Post
Tuesday Top of the Scroll: ’Bomb cyclone’ could break records as it slams into the West Coast, bringing 100 mph winds and blizzard conditions
In the forecast stretching from Tuesday through Friday are plummeting temperatures, hurricane-force gusts that could reach or exceed 100 mph in some locations, giant waves of up to 37 feet, as much as four feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and heavy rain in lower elevations between San Diego and Salem.
Sacramento Bee: Is the wildfire season over? Rain, snow headed to California bring hope after brutal year
KQED News: With Tuesday storm, Bay Area pivots from endless dry season to full-on winter
Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Storms expected to dump at least an inch of rain on Sonoma County this week
California Weather Blog: Wild weather week in California: fire risk, rain/wind, low snow levels
Aquafornia news November 26, 2019 Courthouse News Service
Tale of three regions: Study probes drought-forced change in water policies
Aside from advanced economies and Mediterranean climates that sustain long growing seasons, California, Spain and Australia share an intermittent feature that reshapes their overburdened water systems every time it rears its ugly head: drought.
Aquafornia news November 26, 2019 California WaterBlog
Blog: Is it drought yet? Dry October-November 2019
Should we worry about a drought yet? Yes, this is California, where droughts and flood can happen in any year, and sometimes in the same year… No, not especially anyway, because … there is not strong correlation between October-November precipitation and total water year precipitation.
Aquafornia news November 26, 2019 Inside Climate News
Wildfires and climate change
A constellation of factors has primed California to burn big: more development in the forests, undergrowth that’s no longer cleared out by natural fires—and, importantly, climate change, which has been drying out the land and making fires bigger and the fire season longer.
Aquafornia news November 26, 2019 Daily Pilot
Opinion: Huntington Beach Seawater Desalination Plant will receive $585 million in credit assistance
Orange County has long been recognized as a worldwide leader for developing state-of-the-art, environmentally sensitive new water supply technology, and we are not resting on our laurels. … This month, it was announced that the Huntington Beach Seawater Desalination Plant will receive $585 million in credit assistance under the EPA’s WIFIA program.
Aquafornia news November 26, 2019 The San Diego Union-Tribune
Bi-national conference tackles border region’s water issues
A bi-national conference at San Diego State University was aimed at analyzing water resources in the Baja California and San Diego border region where challenges include cross-border pollution and water scarcity… Experts at the Reborder 2019 conference discussed ways to improve regional access to “a secure and reliable water supply” through wastewater treatment and desalination.
Aquafornia news November 25, 2019 Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Farmers file claim asking for ‘cooperative approach’
The complaint filed in court on Nov. 19 asks the court to “impose a ‘physical solution’ amongst nine groundwater users in the Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Basin (“Basin”) to preserve and protect the Basin’s water supply, the investment-backed expectations of agriculture, and the economy that is dependent upon that supply.”
Aquafornia news November 25, 2019 Arizona Daily Star
Embattled water district an economic boon for Arizona, homebuilders’ study says
A district that recharges renewable water supplies to allow new housing development brings in about $13.4 billion a year in economic benefits, says a study written for a homebuilders’ group. … The report goes against the grain of recommendations made over the years by academics, environmentalists and others to limit enrollment of new subdivisions in the district, saying that could cause a major economic setback for the state.
Aquafornia news November 25, 2019 San Jose Mercury News
Editorial: Gov. Newsom’s Delta water plan is merely ‘Trump lite’
Join the crowd of California water officials if you are confused by the mixed message Gavin Newsom offered Thursday on the future of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
San Francisco Chronicle: Editorial: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s muddy water policy
Aquafornia news November 25, 2019 Napa Valley Register
State tells Napa County to form agency to monitor Napa Valley groundwater
California has told Napa County to form a local groundwater agency to ensure the underground reservoir that nurtures world-famous wine country is being kept in good shape. The county submitted more than 1,000 pages of documents to try to avoid that outcome.
Aquafornia news November 25, 2019 The Nevada Independent
Projects propose new reservoirs, cycling water from Nevada’s desert lakes, with hopes of selling power to LA
During days when solar panels feed more energy into the grid than utilities want to buy, the projects would use the excess power to pump water from Walker Lake or Pyramid Lake into the newly constructed reservoirs. Once there, the water would sit as a giant pool of potential energy. When demand for power increased at night as solar production waned, the water could be released downhill and run through a power plant.
Aquafornia news November 25, 2019 Oroville Mercury-Register
Opinion: Delay of water feasibility study disappointing
You might ask why anyone would want to study whether water could be piped from Paradise to Chico. It’s actually pretty simple.
Aquafornia news November 25, 2019 EurekAlert
News release: A study compares how water is managed in Spain, California and Australia
The study demonstrated the following: big legislative reforms in water management in these three areas have always come about as a consequence of important droughts. … One of the main differences lies in how water ownership is managed and how the market is regulated in this field.
Aquafornia news November 25, 2019 KPBS
After wet winter, why is Tijuana running low on water?
Water shutoffs aren’t uncommon in the growing cities of Tijuana and Rosarito. But they’re rarely announced beforehand, and they’re often isolated to certain neighborhoods after pipes or pumps fail. Earlier this month, however, Tijuana officials announced that it was planning wide-ranging shutoffs for the next two months, in an attempt to replenish a vital reservoir that is perilously low.
Aquafornia news November 22, 2019 Phys.org
Study: Increase in cannabis cultivation or residential development could impact water resources
Researchers in Canada and the U.S. investigated potential reductions in streamflow, caused by groundwater pumping for cannabis irrigation, in the Navarro River in Mendocino County, California… Reporting in the journal Environmental Research Communications, they note the combination of cannabis cultivation and residential use may cause significant streamflow depletion, with the largest impacts in late summer when streams and local fish species depend most on groundwater inflows.
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The GM plant in Janesville in December 2018. The plant was being demolished and on pace to be completely cleared within a year. Anthony Wahl/Janesville Gazette
GM Workers Reflect On Life 10 Years After Janesville Plant Closure
A 'Shining Star' Of The Community On Pace To Be Completely Demolished Over Next Year
By Neil Johnson | The Janesville Gazette
Monday, December 31, 2018, 6:15am
At the General Motors assembly plant in Janesville, Jeff Hanson horsed truck bodies onto vehicle frames — one every 56 seconds, hundreds in an eight-hour or 10-hour shift.
It was one of Hanson's many jobs as a floating line worker, filling in wherever and whenever other co-workers were absent.
Co-workers called Hanson "Big Dog." His arms were big and burly. They still are, even though Hanson's factory days are long past, The Janesville Gazette reported. He took a buyout from GM in 2007, when a decade-long boom in SUV production began to sputter amid $4 gasoline and the early stages of the Great Recession.
About a year later, Dec. 23, 2008, GM ended production at the Janesville plant where Hanson and thousands of others once worked. It took almost seven years, but in October 2015, GM announced from contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers that the plant would shutter and be sold off. The 4.8 million-square-foot husk is now being demolished and the site cleared for redevelopment by a new owner.
Dec. 23, 2018, marked the 10-year anniversary of GM Janesville's main assembly lines shutting down.
"Was I shocked? No.
"Was I disappointed? Yes," Hanson recalled.
"You had a lot of friends, hard workers, good people who had to take jobs all over the country. It put strain on top of strain for so many people."
Like windblown seeds, scores of lives once pegged to the GM plant have scattered. Hundreds of GM workers and dozens of supervisors pulled up roots in 2008 and left Janesville to work at other GM plants around the country, pursuing retirement and pensions they'd worked toward for years.
Some had no choice but to change jobs. Some who left Janesville have since returned in retirement to find time did not stand still and their hometown and neighborhoods changed.
Others will continue to commute to GM plants hours from Janesville until they can retire to a pension. Some still dream about the auto plant that's now nearly half demolished, slated for industrial reuse by a developer.
The lives of former GM workers have not stopped. They've been altered — for worse, for better, forever.
Jeff Hanson was a GM line worker who floated the plant for many years before taking a buyout in 2007. Hanson is now one of two pastors at Janesville Apostolic Ministries — a church Hanson said he started out of people’s houses eight years ago. Anthony Wahl/Janesville Gazette
On a December Sunday morning at Janesville Apostolic Ministries, a small church just a few blocks south of the GM plant site, Hanson spread his big laborer's arms to reach out and grab a man in the congregation by his shirt.
In a firebrand moment with playful glee in his eyes, Hanson shook the man by the collar and shouted into his face, "Do you know what happened to me?"
One possible answer: Hanson is no longer an autoworker at GM, but he has found who he actually is.
Hanson is one of two pastors at Janesville Apostolic Ministries — a church Hanson said he started out of people's houses eight years ago with four members, including his wife, Carmen. Hanson has honed the art of preaching and grown his congregation to about 40 members under the roof of a former Baptist church on South Jackson Street.
Recently, he began serving as a chaplain to Rock County sheriff's deputies.
It's a 40-hour work week, sometimes 60 hours, if Hanson counts home visits with members of his church. But from the preacher's lectern, he feels as animated as when he was a younger man working at Delco Electronics in Oak Creek. He'd been there two decades before he transferred to the Isuzu line at Janesville's GM plant in 1995.
As Hanson preached, he walked around the sanctuary giving fist bumps to parishioners with his broad hands in the middle of service. He's as hands-on in ministry as he might have been with a truck body that needed to be moved to assembly.
Hanson's favorite biblical verse is from Romans Chapter 12: "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."
Hanson said he was a certified minister during his last several years at GM, but few knew it. Hanson said he never worked up the courage to actually preach until a few years after GM shuttered. He felt like an invisible door had flown open.
"Manufacturing was just what I did. You couldn't do much better without a college degree," Hanson said. "What changed, I think, it could have been fear going away. You get older, you sometimes get bolder."
A recent service at Hanson's church included a talk by representatives from a nonprofit group that serves the needy. They showed the congregation statistics that peg the poverty rate in Rock County at 41 percent.
Hanson says he's a "glass-half-full guy." He wears a screen-printed shirt that reads: "If you can't look on the bright side, I'll sit with you in the dark." Still, he's lived through the death of his 37-year-old son from an opioid overdose and a daughter's bout with cancer.
And Hanson acknowledged the past 10 years have strained others in Janesville, too.
"It's a mixed bag. Retail has exploded on the northeast side of town. Down here, on the south side, near GM, some parts of town seem almost dead.
"You're happy to see some jobs have come back, but down deep, you know none of them are going to pay you what you could have earned (at GM).
"But I try to look at the positive side. I don't think you have a problem finding a job in Janesville now."
General Motors employees leave the GM plant during a shift change Monday, Oct. 13, 2008, in Janesville, Wis. GM announced Monday it will shut down its Janesville sport utility vehicle factory in two phases beginning Dec. 23. Andy Manis/AP Photo
The main entrance to the former General Motors plant in Janesville, Wisconsin, on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Andrea Anderson/WPR
For the first time in a decade, Pam McCullick is back home in her tidy ranch house on Janesville's south side.
She's catching up with life in Janesville after seven years away, half spent in Kansas City, Kansas, working at GM's Fairfax Assembly stamping plant. In 2016, McCullick retired from GM after nearly four years working at a GM assembly plant four hours away in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In 2008, when the Janesville plant was set to shutter, McCullick made the same move as hundreds of other Janesville GM workers. GM plants around the country needed workers, and McCullick had years left before she could collect the pension she'd worked toward since 1986.
But in 2008, McCullick was no longer 22, as she'd been when she started at GM. She was a single parent, and her son Dylan was a sophomore in high school at Oakhill Christian School in Janesville.
Dylan is grown now. He's an engineer and a husband. But McCullick missed most of her son's passage from boy to man.
Dylan stayed in Janesville; McCullick left to work out of state. First it was the Kansas City plant eight hours away. McCullick recalled looking for an apartment near the school Dylan would have attended in Kansas City.
That same day, she saw a police SWAT team chasing men through a busy commercial area of the city, their guns drawn. After that, she and Dylan talked and together decided he'd finish high school in Rock County.
"On top of everything else, it was culture shock," McCullick said. "We broke down the best decision we could make at the time. Then, I broke down crying, over and over."
McCullick and dozens of co-workers who relocated to keep their jobs found living arrangements together, splitting costs on apartments in Kansas City and later in Fort Wayne. The workers carpooled every weekend from Kansas City or Fort Wayne to Janesville.
Pam McCullick chased her pension like hundreds of other Janesville GM workers in 2008 when closing was announce and decided to move to a GM assembly plant in Kansas City. McCullick retired in 2016 from a GM assembly plant four hours away, in Fort Wayne, Ind. Anthony Wahl/Janesville Gazette
For McCullick, commuting was the only way she could spend time with Dylan.
By McCullick's estimates, the driving cost as much as $6,000 a year. Workers would leave at 7 a.m. after their last weekday shift, hit the road and drive eight hours from Kansas City to Janesville. They'd turn around on Sunday and drive back to start another work shift.
Dylan's grandparents and a friend of McCullick's stayed the night with Dylan during the week. McCullick said she learned how to troubleshoot over the phone, talking Dylan through everything from home maintenance to schoolwork to giving their elderly dog a daily insulin injection.
McCullick said she was lucky family and friends could help raise her son during her years on the road.
"It takes a village, and I was fortunate. My son became quite responsible," McCullick said.
McCullick said the Janesville GM expatriates learned to discuss their lives openly during the long car rides between work and Janesville.
McCullick made a quilt from the scores of UAW T-shirts she collected during her years as a traveling autoworker. One shirt has a pair of ruby slippers. She has a box full of photos of the old Janesville plant, including photos taken the last day of operations.
It's taken a few years for it to sink in that she's retired from GM and that the back-and-forth trips are over. McCullick said she still wakes some days with a feeling she's only home for a temporary plant shutdown.
Some Janesville GMers still work out of town. They've got years left before they can retire to a pension. Some who've commuted to out-of-state plants had parents, spouses and children die while they were gone, McCullick said.
By the time some of the workers retire and return, the Janesville plant might be completely gone. It's on pace to be fully demolished and its 250-acre footprint cleared by Commercial Development Company, the new owners, sometime over the next year.
Commercial Development intends to groom the GM site for industrial redevelopment that would leverage the site's rail infrastructure.
A crew of 22 people work Wednesday, June 20, 2018, to demolish part of the former General Motors plant in Janesville, Wisconsin. The building that used to stand here housed the heavy repairs portion of the plant. Andrea Anderson/WPR
Some people from the Janesville plant had a chance to finish their careers elsewhere, McCullick said. Not everyone who worked at the plant or local suppliers was so fortunate.
"We really are the lucky ones," McCullick said.
Sometimes in his dreams at night, Milton resident Dan Roehl finds himself on an assembly line at GM. In the dreams, the assembly line's always broken down or backed up, and there's nothing he can do to fix it.
"Nine out of 10 people will tell you that. The one that tells you that they didn't have that dream is lying. At some time, we all had that fear," Roehl said.
Roehl retired from GM a few years ago. Like McCullick, Roehl spent years traveling back and forth from Fort Wayne.
He grew up in Janesville "in the shadows of GM," he said. His dad, an uncle and other relatives all worked at the plant. They were crew-cut line workers and supervisors who scrimped, Roehl said, always saving for the next rainy day or labor strike.
Roehl did two stints in Fort Wayne, one between 1986 and 1992 and another after the Janesville plant ended production in 2008, until he retired in 2015.
Roehl has a salesman's knack for conversation, and his eyes are sharp and direct. He doesn't mince words about how and when the Janesville plant's fortune began to sour. It started two decades before the plant's 2008 mothballing, he said.
It was after 1984, when pickup truck production along with 1,800 jobs were slated to move out of Janesville to a newly tooled plant in Fort Wayne. The Janesville plant was assigned to the Buick-Oldsmobile-Cadillac group under restructuring. The mid-1980s were a dark period, Roehl recalled, when Janesville and many other GM plants came under a threat of closure as GM began massively restructuring and replacing obsolete plants around the U.S.
That was when Roehl, a longtime UAW safety rep, took his first transfer to Fort Wayne.
The Janesville plant did not cease in the 1980s, but even after the plant was reassigned in the 1990s to produce trucks and SUVs, and even as GM and the plant rode an economic boom that lasted years, Roehl couldn't shake a notion that Janesville's days as a GM town were numbered.
All Roehl's children are grown, but when they were growing up, Roehl said, he gradually stopped believing his kids would inherit a job and a life at the GM plant.
"I felt like I'd be the last generation to retire. The end of a legacy," Roehl said. "For me, after '86, the reality was if they can look at closing Janesville, they can close anywhere, anytime."
Roehl's now working on a new legacy. In his retirement, he sells seed systems designed to improve hunting land. A lifelong outdoorsman and deer hunter, Roehl finds solace and enjoyment in working as a wildlife and habitat management consultant.
He's worked with landowners throughout the Midwest, helping clients cultivate some 1,000 acres of prairie grasses and replacement cover that will support wildlife.
It's given Roehl a sense of purpose that he said ranks with helping resolve safety and ergonomics issues at GM plants as a union rep.
"There's nothing more exciting than when you see a young kid, when they plant something, a sunflower. They see it grow. They say, 'I did that,"' Roehl said.
Milton resident and former GM worker Dan Roehl did two stints in Fort Wayne, once between 1986 and 1992, and again after the Janesville plant shuttered in 2008, until he retired in 2015. Anthony Wahl/Janesville Gazette
Roehl's friend, former UAW local president, former GM plant worker and former state Assembly Speaker Mike Sheridan, took an opposite view on the GM plant's prospects.
As an Assembly representative, Sheridan said he worked with the union and plant management at Janesville GM to try to lure GM into reactivating the defunct plant. For a while, he even held out hope that an industrial park on Janesville's south side might be a location where GM eventually could build a new plant.
"I was the last guy to believe they weren't coming back," Sheridan said. "I always said, 'I'm not giving up trying to get something until I see a bulldozer.' I know I got criticized a lot for saying those things. Well, the bulldozers came. I came to acceptance."
Sheridan, who was a Democratic member of the Assembly for six years, lost his seat in 2011, four years before GM and the UAW ultimately agreed in contract negotiations to remove the Janesville plant from standby status and mark it for permanent closure and sale.
For the last year, Sheridan has immersed himself in new work that has nothing to do with unions, auto work or politics. He's now a volunteer for One2One Recovery Coaches. He's part of a team of four trained counselors who work through Rock Valley Community Programs.
With One2One, Sheridan is on call day and night to visit local hospital emergency rooms where patients are in initial recovery from drug overdoses — mostly from heroin and other opioids. His group believes the first awakening after an overdose is a crucial time to offer support and counseling.
"We try and catch them and meet with them while they are still coming out of their overdoses. We want to help find a path out of the hell they're in," Sheridan said.
Sheridan said he had troubles with alcohol earlier in life. He's been sober 25 years. He gave a simple reason for taking a new job path.
"I found out at age 60 what I wanted to be when I grew up," he said.
Sheridan doesn't accept comparisons of Janesville to auto cities in Michigan that hollowed out in the 1980s and 1990s after GM plant closures.
"The Flint (Mich.,) or Detroit statements that the bottom falls out and everything goes to hell and stays that way, I think we've proved that's not happened here," Sheridan said.
Roehl agrees.
He was gone from the Janesville area enough years that when he returned he got lost on the Highway 26 bypass in Milton. He ended up in Whitewater and had to call his son for directions. Maybe that's hyperbole, but Roehl said he's seen evidence in the last few years that positive change has taken root in Janesville.
Even during GM's boom days, Roehl said, few might have pictured Janesville's downtown being home to microbreweries or professional bicycle races.
"I almost see a mini-revolution, revitalization. There's good things going on in Janesville. I believe that," Roehl said. "Will it ever be like it was in Janesville? I don't know that we ever want to go back there. I don't think you ever want to get so reliant on one industry that everything is based around that. I lived through that.
"I think diversification of industry and manufacturing of jobs is a good thing. Granted, there has been a loss of wages in jobs, that kind of stuff. A $20-an-hour wage is pretty much what it takes now. There's no good answer on that."
Sue Ludwig, former process control manager at Janesville GM, was among the first women to hold a supervisory position at the plant. She helped make sure the plant's byzantine maze of lines ran smoothly.
Like many hourly workers, Ludwig during the 2007-08 fallout in Janesville chose to relocate to keep her job. She kept an apartment near a GM plant in Orion, Michigan, for two years. That plant hit a shutdown for retooling, and she retired but later went back to Fort Wayne as contract supervisor.
Ludwig said she's wistful about the Janesville plant's closure, even 10 years later. She can't drive by the plant. Seeing weeds in the parking lot makes her cry. She can't look as she passes the plant's front office facade that now stands like a Hollywood set in front of rubble, twisted metal and emptiness.
Sue Ludwig was a process control manager at Janesville GM, one of the first women to hold a supervisory position at the plant. During the 2007-2008 fallout in Janesville Ludwig chose to relocate to a job at the GM plant in Orion, Michigan for two years before retiring. Anthony Wahl/Janesville Gazette
Ludwig said she learned the ropes from men twice her age. In her early years at the plant, some of the men still cat-called women.
Ludwig said she respected the plant's hourly workers with a depth she has trouble describing.
"Half of them were my dad's age. I had to tell them to do something, I'd almost cry. It made me a manager. I listened to the people," Ludwig said. "I'm as grateful to GM as I have been with anything in my life."
Tears welled up in Ludwig's eyes when she recalled the hard work, the huge employee potlucks that would line tables and the thousands of people she knew by name.
She even misses the ridiculous nicknames of people at the plant: Skimmer, Scooter, Psycho, Stewie.
"Everybody had nicknames, honey," Ludwig said.
In her retirement, Ludwig visits friends from the plant and makes decorative mosaics. They're made of broken glass Ludwig reassembles as something new.
Some of the mosaics Ludwig had made are in the backyard at her home off Newville Road. She lives north of Janesville, atop what she calls the highest hill in Rock County. On clear days, Ludwig can look out her window and see the tall, bone-colored smokestack at the GM plant seven miles away.
"That was our shining star down in the valley, GM was," Ludwig said.
Ten years after the factory's star winked out, the smokestack is still standing.
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Briefs and Updates: Uganda, Scott Lively, Mars Hill Church, IOTC and Steven Sotloff
I am not surprised that Uganda’s Parliament will again debate an Anti-Homosexuality Bill. The world famous bill passed Parliament late last year and was signed by President Museveni earlier this year only to be thrown out by a Ugandan court due to a procedural problem during passage.
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Scott Lively says he’ll drop out of the MA governor’s race if his tea party opponent wins the GOP nomination. Reaction from the rest of MA? Crickets.
In light of Mark Driscoll’s 6 week break, September’s Mars Hill Church vision breakfast has been cancelled.
Instead of executive elder Dave Bruskas, Josh McPherson of Grace City Church in Wenatchee, WA will preach this Sunday at Mars Hill Church – Bellevue.
I note the following tweet and am working to confirm:
Reports that Gary Shavey, Adam Ramsey, Dustin Kensrue, and Josh Clayton have resigned as elders from Mars Hill. 3 of 4 signed petition.
— Dee Parsons (@wartwatch) September 3, 2014
MD Del. Herb McMillan wants to make it very clear that he does not endorse Michael Peroutka for Anne Arundel County Council. If only GOP Attorney General candidate Jeffrey Pritzker would be as vocal. In light of Peroutka’s statement impying that Pritzker agreed with his views, I wrote Pritzker a couple of days ago for a clarification. So far no answer.
Join me in prayer for the family of Steven Sotloff.
Author Warren ThrockmortonPosted on September 3, 2014 Categories human rights, Institute on the Constitution, League of the South, Mars Hill Church, Religion, ugandaTags Institute on the Constitution, Mars Hill Church, Michael Peroutka, scott lively, ugandaLeave a comment on Briefs and Updates: Uganda, Scott Lively, Mars Hill Church, IOTC and Steven Sotloff
Institute on the Constitution Pretends to Have an American Club at Calvin College
The Institute on the Constitution is a pro-Confederacy, Christian reconstructionist organization based in Pasadena, MD. Recently, they have promoted clubs in high schools and colleges called American Clubs. IOTC makes the ACs sound like an all-American enterprise but the presentations promote the merger of Christian reconstructionist religious views and civil government. Peroutka teaches that any law not in line with the Bible is not a real law. IOTC also promotes nullification which proposes that states and local jurisdictions can ignore federal laws if officials in the local jurisdictions believe the law to be unconstitutional. They are certainly entitled to their views and apparently these clubs have equal access, but parents should be aware of what the IOTC is bringing to school.
I don’t know how these clubs are being received in schools. There is one in Spanish River High School in FL. And Peroutka recently put pictures on his Facebook page of what he said was a high school in Hudsonville, MI. Other pictures of the same school room had a caption placing the school in nearby Grand Rapids. While in Michigan, he also visited Calvin College and according to his Facebook page said an American Club had been established. However, according to Calvin College representatives, there is no approved American Club on campus. A group of students heard a talk but there is no officially recognized club at Calvin College.
That fact hasn’t stopped IOTC from using the picture of the Calvin College students as a promotional picture on their website for the American Clubs. See below:
Now compare this picture with the Facebook picture of the Calvin College group. They are the same.
In a way, it is fitting that IOTC is pretending that the Calvin group is a club. IOTC pretends to be a pro-American group when in fact Peroutka is a former board member of the League of the South, a group that advocates for the South to secede from the nation and set up a white Southern homeland. Senior instructor David Whitney at IOTC is the chaplain of the VA/MD branch of IOTC. Peroutka called the Confederate army the real American army in a op-ed on the IOTC website. Articles on the IOTC website justify discrimination and Southern slavery and attack Lincoln. As with the picture, there is a lot of pretending going on.
Author Warren ThrockmortonPosted on May 8, 2014 Categories human rights, Institute on the Constitution, racism, ReligionTags American Club, Calvin College, Institute on the Constitution, Michael PeroutkaLeave a comment on Institute on the Constitution Pretends to Have an American Club at Calvin College
Who Will Replace Fred Phelps?
Hopefully, he won’t be replaced but there are those who come close.
By now, most people know that the pastor of Westboro Baptist Church, Fred Phelps, died earlier this month (March 19). Phelps was the personification of hatred toward gay people along with the church which was mostly his family members. I am sure others have speculated about who could replace Phelps so this might not break much new ground. However, I thought of this list while reading about Martin Ssempa’s march to celebrate the passing of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill in Uganda.
Most people, me included, do not want to see a replacement for Phelps. It is tragic to be known for one’s hatred and such a stance is surely a misrepresentation of Christianity. But there are those who seem to want the position. I’ll start with the reason this post even came to mind.
Martin Ssempa: Today, Ssempa is leading a march in Uganda to celebrate the passage of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill late last year. A person who would celebrate a law that makes life in prison a possibility for simple affection between two consenting adults has to be on the short list for a Phelps replacement. Once known primarily for his work in Uganda against HIV/AIDS, now he is known world wide as one of the most vocal and absurd anti-gay crusaders. His pornography shows in Kampala and hateful rhetoric rival Phelps for showmanship and degradation. Ssempa seems to revel in his status as an anti-gay icon in Uganda and in the United States. In fact, he is on the list while bill sponsor David Bahati is not, because Ssempa has cultivated his image in the U.S.
Paul Cameron: Paul Cameron has been discredited widely but still finds his way to the media, recently telling a talk show host that he would be open to the death penalty for sexually active gays. In the past, he has suggested that the Nazis methods of handling gays might also have merit. Cameron has for years called for criminalization of homosexuality and has produced mountains of junk studies to attempt to vindicate his views.
Scott Lively: Many might place Lively at the top of the list because he is widely believed to be the force behind the Uganda bill and the tightening of laws in the Soviet bloc nations. He favors laws which limit free speech on homosexuality but doesn’t favor the death penalty as did Ssempa before the law was amended. He says he favors rehabilitation and has often cited NARTH as a favored organization. Where he rivals Phelps is with his historical fiction book, The Pink Swastika, which essentially lays blame for the Holocaust on homosexuality.
James David Manning: Like many people who yell fire in a crowded room, this New York City preacher posted provocative rhetoric and then said he didn’t mean anything hateful. Manning posted “Jesus would stone homos” on his church sign and then said later he is not a hater. We’ll have to see if he escalates his rhetoric once the attention dies down.
Christian Reconstructionists: Many adherents of Christian reconstructionism (like this supporter of Ron Paul) think gays along with disobedient children and adulterers should be stoned. I am not sure any one of these fellows is going to rise up to the status of Phelps but their belief in their view of Mosaic law could be a foundation for such a move.
Some might object to my omission of Bryan Fischer. Fischer gets a dishonorable mention because he parrots some of Lively’s and Cameron’s views but doesn’t seem to want to kill gays. Criminalize same-sex relationships yes, but not kill them.
I hope it is clear that the focus here is not disagreement over biblical interpretation or moral objection to same-sex behavior, but rather the obsessive effort to demonize an entire group of people. Certainly, Ssempa, Cameron, Lively and Manning have demonstrated the latter. We don’t yet know the full consequences of their work.
Update on Ssempa’s march: At least three dudes showed up.
Author Warren ThrockmortonPosted on March 31, 2014 Categories holocaust, human rights, Paul Cameron, Religion, Religion and sexuality, scott lively, sexual orientation, ugandaTags anti-homosexuality bill 2009, James David Manning, martin ssempa, Paul Camerson, scott lively, ugandaLeave a comment on Who Will Replace Fred Phelps?
League Of The South Fears Average Southern Whites Might Be Offended By Neo-Nazi Ties
In a post on the League of the South Facebook group (also on their public page), it was disclosed that recent League of the South award winner Matthew Heimbach has been banned from the upcoming League protest of “demographic displacement” in Murfreesboro, TN. Heimbach’s offense is that he consorts with neo-Nazis and plans to speak at a National Socialist meeting.
Explaining the action, League president Michael Hill said
Three observations come to mind.
One, I can’t tell if this a pragmatic move for public relations, or if Hill really believes national socialism is incompatible with Southern nationalism. In any case, it seems clear that Hill sees problems with continued association with Heimbach. The League normally decries charges that involve guilt by association. Influential League member and organizer of the TN protest Brad Griffin (aka Hunter Wallace) chided those who get caught in the “associations game.” Now the League has found a reason to do the same thing.
Two, I wonder if Michael Hill will now stop appearing on neo-Nazi radio shows. Twice recently, once in August and then again in September, Hill appeared on the American Nationalist Network radio show. When you click through the American Nationalist Network link on blogtalk radio, you come to unashamed white supremacist, Hitler worship. For instance, check out this disgusting little gem of wisdom from der Fuhrer on the Facebook page of the organization Michael Hill dignified with an interview.
The ANN tweeted about Hill’s appearance back in August. No seig heiling but Hill was fine with being associated with the ANN.
World View Conversations-Guest: Dr. Michael Hill, President League of the South http://t.co/ORISec95nC
— WVFOUNDATIONS (@WVFOUNDATIONS) August 4, 2013
Seems like Hill shouldn’t go to the TN rally either. Probably they should just cancel it.
My third observation involves Michael Hill’s statement that the League of the South seeks to rally average Southern whites. Can it be any clearer that skin color and region are the main issues of interest for the League? The target audience is marked by the color of their skin and not the content of their character. If League of the South board member Michael Peroutka is serious with his recent video invoking Martin Luther King, then shouldn’t he publicly condemn his own League of the South for targeting people based on skin color?
Author Warren ThrockmortonPosted on October 8, 2013 Categories holocaust, human rights, Institute on the Constitution, League of the South, politics, racismTags American Nationalist Network, matthew Heimbach, Michael Hill, Michael PeroutkaLeave a comment on League Of The South Fears Average Southern Whites Might Be Offended By Neo-Nazi Ties
Weekend Roundup – Tanks, Government Lies, Anti-Gay Pride, Christian Persecution, Government Shut Down
These are some items of interest that I either didn’t get to or need no additional noise from me.
David Barton: Tanks A Lot – David Barton told his Wallbuilders audience that private citizens should be allowed to have whatever weapons the government has – tanks, fighter jets, whatever. Just like the founders had.
How Do You Know When The Government Is Lying? – That’s the burning question Michael Peroutka asks on his IOTC website. He claims that the government and the media conspire together ” to endanger you, impoverish you or otherwise to harm you.” I also learned that the media hyped up the dangers of Swine Flu in 2009 to “provide cover” for the government to meddle in health care.
Scott Lively and Bryan Fischer Celebrate Anti-Gay Pride – At 10:25, Lively calls his indirect influence on Russia’s anti-gay law “one of the proudest achievements of my career.” Guess it is all downhill from there.
Christians are under attack all over the world and the Church seems silent – Kirsten Powers’ thought provoking editorial provoked me. I will return to this issue next week. My initial view is that most Christians in the pew are praying but don’t know what else to do. Our evangelical leaders are consumed with Values Voting and Culture Warring and Taking The Country Back.
Oh, and the government might shut down…
Author Warren ThrockmortonPosted on September 28, 2013 Categories American family association, Cultural news, david barton, health care, history, human rights, Institute on the Constitution, League of the South, politics, ReligionTags Bryan Fischer, Christian persecution, david Barton, Michael Peroutka, scott lively, Second Amendment60 Comments on Weekend Roundup – Tanks, Government Lies, Anti-Gay Pride, Christian Persecution, Government Shut Down
Cincinnati Area Pastors Call On NRB To Sever Connection To League Of The South Board Member
Some Cincinnati area ministers are calling on the National Religious Broadcasters’ Network to drop ties to the Institute on the Constitution & League of the South. The group is troubled by Institute on the Constitution teacher Michael Peroutka’s course on the Constitution which has been shown on the NRB Network weekly since July. They point out Peroutka’s long time membership in the League and the fact that he is a newly elected board member of the organization. The Institute was behind the course on the Constitution which was canceled by the Springboro, Ohio school board and the conference which Family Research Council VP Lt. Gen. Jerry Boykin exited earlier this year. More about the League of the South/Institute on the Constitution can be found here.
Here is the press release in full:
Evangelical pastors unite to hold National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) accountable for its airing of Michael Peroutka’s Institute on the Constitution.
For more information contact: Rev. Chris Beard or Rabbi Michael Wolf.
Cincinnati Area Pastors is a multi-ethnic group of evangelical leaders, committed to creating and preserving unity in the Body of Christ. It has come to our attention that NRB airs, and endorses, a program by Michael Peroutka:Institute on the Constitution. Mr. Peroutka is an unashamed board member of the League of the South, and has pledged his business and family resources to that effort. League of the South is a neo-Confederate movement endorsing secession from the current government, and a return to the Confederate Constitution of 1861. League of the South’s main goal is to see the South become a separate nation led only by whites. Its leader, Michael Hill, applauds slavery, as well as Jim Crow; and is vehemently against multiculturalism and diversity.
Our commitment to unity makes it impossible for us to overlook this promotion by the NRB. As leaders, we must hold NRB responsible for the divisive ideology it has espoused through connection with Mr. Peroutka. Our specific issues with the NRB are as follows:
We contend that one cannot separate Michael Peroutka from his alliance to League of the South.
We contend that by endorsing Michael Peroutka, NRB also endorses secessionism and extreme anti-American government sentiments.
We contend that NRB is responsible for giving Mr. Peroutka an enormous platform of influence and sway within the Body of Christ.
We contend that NRB is also promoting the racial divide within the Body of Christ, by promoting someone who idealizes the Confederate Constitution.
We contend that NRB has left its guiding principle and “holy obligation to boldly and creatively proclaim a Christ-centered Gospel, rather than a ‘man-centered’ message.” A company cannot promote pro-slavery documents, and still proclaim a Christ-centered Gospel.
We contend that NRB cannot promote a man who is against multiculturalism, without promoting the division of the Body of Christ along color and ethnic lines.
The Cincinnati Area Pastors contacted Frank Wright, CEO and president of NRB, three weeks ago with our concerns. Mr. Wright acknowledged receipt of our concerns, and has chosen to take no action against Michael Peroutka.
Therefore, we are urging all pastors, and their congregations, to take action with us in an email/letter writing campaign or by signing our petition (https://www.change.org/petitions/national-religious-broadcasters-drop-institute-on-the-constitution). NRB leadership will either have to decry the ideology Michael Peroutka/League of the South espouses, and, distance itself from that connection; or, NRB will have to acknowledge that it embraces the ideologies of Michael Peroutka/League of the South, and we will then distance ourselves from all things NRB (memberships, products, etc.). Please write and ask that NRB distance itself from Institute on the Constitution.
Frank Wright at info@nrb.org
Troy A. Miller at info@nrbnetwork.tv
National Religious Broadcasters, Frank Wright, President
9510 Technology Drive
Manassas, VA 20110 or Call: (703) 330-7000
Website: http://www.change.org/organizations/cincinnatiareapastors
Author Warren ThrockmortonPosted on September 23, 2013 Categories history, human rights, Institute on the Constitution, League of the SouthTags cincinnati area pastors, Institute on the Constitution, League of the South, National Religious Broadcasters78 Comments on Cincinnati Area Pastors Call On NRB To Sever Connection To League Of The South Board Member
I Have A Dream – August 28, 1963 (VIDEO)
Delivered 50 years ago today…
Author Warren ThrockmortonPosted on August 28, 2013 Categories human rightsTags civil rights movement, march on Washington, martin luther king2 Comments on I Have A Dream – August 28, 1963 (VIDEO)
Based on Biased Reading of New Mortality Study, Paul Cameron Gives Sen. Portman Parenting Advice
In this month’s edition of the International Journal of Epidemiology, Morten Frisch and Jacob Simonsen reported a new study of mortality in Denmark. Paul Cameron wasted little time trotting out the study to give Senator Rob Portman advice on how to parent his gay son – tell him to get married to a woman. Apparently, any woman will do. After all, in the words of the song, what’s love got to do with it?
Cameron says he even went to Ohio to deliver his advice:
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 24, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ — Dr. Paul Cameron, the first scientist to document the harms of secondhand smoke, went to Ohio’s capital to call upon U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) to reconsider his recently announced support for gay marriage. “Sen. Portman, gay marriage is hazardous to one’s health. For the sake of the son you love, urge him to marry a woman.”
Cameron did say at least one thing that was true in his presser:
Cameron said, “Bad science is bipartisan…”
Proven by Cameron’s own press release, bad science is indeed everywhere. And bad advice. One of the findings of the Frisch and Simonsen study is that mortality for same-sex married men is better than “unmarried, divorced and widowed men.” It is also important to note that the mortality rates for gay married men have improved since Frisch’s last study. Cameron doesn’t tell you that.
Cameron and Frisch tangled on this blog back in 2007 and 2008. Cameron made his mortality claims in a “study” presented before the Eastern Psychological Association and Frisch responded to him as a part of a nine-part series I did on gay mortality claims. Frisch’s first study on gay mortality was done in part to address Cameron’s spurious claims.
To understand more about Paul Cameron and his feelings about gays, read part 9 of the series. Disturbingly enlightening.
I have asked Morten for additional reactions and will have more reflections on the study in a coming post.
Author Warren ThrockmortonPosted on April 24, 2013 Categories health, human rights, Paul Cameron, Professional issues, psychology, Religion and sexuality, Research news, sexual orientationTags mortality, Morten Frisch, Paul Cameron26 Comments on Based on Biased Reading of New Mortality Study, Paul Cameron Gives Sen. Portman Parenting Advice
Human Rights group sues Scott Lively over persecution of gays in Uganda
Today, the Center for Constitutional Rights filed a federal lawsuit against Scott Lively on behalf of Sexual Minorities Uganda over Lively’s activities in fostering persecution against gays.
You can find the filing and more background at CCR’s website.
CCR is basing the suit on accusations of violating the Alien Tort Statute (28 USC 1350) which states in sum: “The district courts shall have original jurisdiction of any civil action by an alien for a tort only, committed in violation of the law of nations or a treaty of the United States.”
The filing makes a strong case that Lively’s work in Uganda has systematically, since 2002, led to persecution of LGBT people in Uganda. Lively, according to this New York Times article, thinks the suit is ridiculous, adding, “I’ve never done anything in Uganda except preach the Gospel and speak my opinion about the homosexual issue. There’s actually no grounds for litigation on this.”
This will be an interesting case to watch. I can imagine other suits based on advocacy of persecution of other minorities, e.g., religious minorities, coming forward if this is successful. For instance, if there are people in the U.S. who support or work with foreign entities to limit religious freedom in other nations, perhaps religious minorities would bring suit here.
Author Warren ThrockmortonPosted on March 14, 2012 Categories human rights, scott lively, sexual orientation, ugandaTags center for constitutional rights, scott lively, smug, uganda89 Comments on Human Rights group sues Scott Lively over persecution of gays in Uganda
Petition targets Citibank’s and Barclays’ Ugandan operations; calls for banks to condemn anti-gay bill
At Change.org, Citibank customer Collin Burton posted a petition aimed at Citibank and Barclays banks. Both banks have significant operations in Uganda. From the petition:
With the “Kill the Gays” bill looming in Uganda’s parliament, Citibank and Barclays have unique and necessary voices that could help stop this bill in its tracks. Their presence in Uganda is significant, and their voices in opposition to the Anti-Homosexuality Bill could have a profound impact in keeping LGBT people safe in Uganda.
Ask Citibank and Barclays to publicly condemn Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” bill, and send a loud message to Ugandan legislators that criminalizing homosexuality with lifetime prison sentences and the death penalty won’t be supported by major international businesses.
I wondered when this might happen. Western companies doing business in Uganda will have a hard time helping their GLBT employees feel safe in an environment where the government can break up peaceful meetings and jail employees for private conduct. Western customers of those companies might want to direct their funds elsewhere here if there is no voice of concern or outrage.
Author Warren ThrockmortonPosted on February 23, 2012 Categories human rights, politics, sexual orientation, ugandaTags anti-homosexuality bill 2009, barclays, citibank, uganda18 Comments on Petition targets Citibank’s and Barclays’ Ugandan operations; calls for banks to condemn anti-gay bill
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Cheese worker suspected of stealing syrup
A former Cabot cheese employee suspected of stealing machine parts from the company and using them in his side business selling maple syrup production equipment is being investigated by federal authorities
Cheese worker suspected of stealing syrup A former Cabot cheese employee suspected of stealing machine parts from the company and using them in his side business selling maple syrup production equipment is being investigated by federal authorities Check out this story on wisfarmer.com: https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/2017/05/17/cheese-worker-suspected-stealing-syrup-side-business/328296001/
Associated Press Published 1:59 p.m. CT May 17, 2017
Randall Swartz is accused of buying parts for Cabot Creamery with company funds and then using them to build machines he sold in his business, according to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court.(Photo: Getty Images)
MONTPELIER, VT (AP) - A former Cabot cheese employee suspected of stealing machine parts from the company and using them in his side business selling maple syrup production equipment is being investigated by federal authorities.
Randall Swartz is accused of buying parts for Cabot Creamery with company funds and then using them to build machines he sold in his business, according to an FBI affidavit filed in federal court. He also is accused of directing other Cabot employees to work for his side business on company time, the affidavit said.
The FBI searched Swartz's home in Orleans, Vermont, in March and seized parts and tools, including stainless steel gauges, clamps, and a drilling machine. They also took financial documents, a laptop computer and computer disks. No charges have been filed.
Cabot did not say whether the parts are used in any of its equipment.
Cabot, headquartered in Waitsfield, is known for its cheddar cheese. Its cheeses are sold nationally.
The Agri-Mark dairy cooperative, which owns Cabot, said it had uncovered information internally and had handed it over to state police in February. The state police are conducting an investigation with the FBI, Agri-Mark spokesman Doug Dimento said.
Swartz and his lawyer didn't return phone calls seeking comment about the case.
Swartz, who worked at Cabot for more than 20 years, was fired in February for stealing from the company, the FBI said.
Another Cabot employee told investigators that Swartz's scheme took place between 2010 and early 2017 and one of the machines funded by Cabot was sold back to the company for more than $19,500, according to the FBI. Swartz did not reimburse the company, the employee said.
Two other Cabot employees who worked with Swartz said they built the machines or parts for the machines and installed and maintained them for Swartz's business, the FBI said.
They said at least eight Cabot-funded machines had been built for Swartz's business since 2010, the affidavit said.
It's the second fraud investigation in recent years at Agri-Mark.
The former head of technology at Agri-Mark pleaded guilty in 2015 to wire fraud in connection with a theft of $1 million from the cooperative. Ronald Rup admitted buying unnecessary items for the company and converting them to his own use or selling them and pocketing the proceeds. He was sentenced last year to more than two years in prison.
The Burlington Free Press first reported on the investigation of Swartz.
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Tar spot disease adds to corn harvest woes for farmers
No longer a cosmetic leaf disease, tar spot is resulting in severe damage in some corn fields around the state.
Tar spot disease adds to corn harvest woes for farmers No longer a cosmetic leaf disease, tar spot is resulting in severe damage in some corn fields around the state. Check out this story on wisfarmer.com: https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/state/2018/10/24/tar-spot-disease-has-spread-across-bottom-third-state/1747201002/
Colleen Kottke, Wisconsin State Farmer Published 1:51 a.m. CT Oct. 24, 2018 | Updated 1:52 a.m. CT Oct. 24, 2018
The tar spot fungus produces raised, black fungal structures called ascomata on the surface of corn leaves.(Photo: Damon Smith)
Farmers have been dealt a challenging hand this year.
Despite a freak April snowstorm that set the planting season back, optimism on the farm grew as farmers watched crops grow and flourish under ideal weather conditions. At least until a stubborn weather pattern in August brought one storm system after another, dumping record amounts of rainfall.
Two months later, wet soil conditions are still hampering the harvest. Adding to the sense of urgency now is a new disease that is threatening the corn crop in fields around the state, especially in the southern third of Wisconsin.
Damon Smith, University of Wisconsin extension plant pathologist, says that farmers with corn fields threatened by tar spot disease have switched their focus from harvesting soybeans to getting the corn off as soon as possible.
When the disease first appeared in 2016 late in the growing season, experts felt it was more of a cosmetic issue rather than an economic concern.
"In 2016 and 2017, the disease moved in late enough that is was more of a visual anomaly and didn't cause any yield losses," Smith said. "It caused a little early dry down but it really didn't affect anything."
Damon Smith (Photo: UW Madison)
This year the disease showed up earlier and is making its presence known in a big way.
"We had folks sending us disease pictures in mid-July which is a month earlier than previous seasons," said Smith. "Now we're beginning to see some yield impacts."
Disease origin, impact
Researchers from Purdue Extension say tar spot originated in Mexico and Latin America and favors cool, humid conditions with long periods of leaf wetness that is conducive to the development of foliar disease.
They believe that the organisms were spread through a tropical storm system that pushed the disease up into Indiana and Illinois in 2015. The disease, which appears as black spots on corn leaves surrounded by light brown halos was first identified in southwestern Wisconsin in 2016, and it is able to survive on stalks, leaves and plant residue in fields.
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Plant experts also maintain that the tar spot fungus, combined with other foliar diseases such as northern corn leaf blight and gray leaf spot work together to compromise the integrity of the stalk and subsequently the yield.
"All of these leaf diseases reduce the capacity of the plant to make food, so that the ear actually scavenges nutrients from the stalk, which causes the stalk to weaken," Smith said. "Now the concern is getting the crop out of the field. We're already wrestling with rain and we've seen a lot of stalk lodging already and issues with just trying to pick up this corn crop."
Farmers in counties with tar spot are advised to harvest corn as soon as possible. (Photo: Colleen Kottke/Wisconsin State Farmer)
While the tar spot first appeared in fields in the southwest corner of Wisconsin in 2016 and 2017, the disease is on the move. Smith said this year he has been keeping track of disease reports across the state.
"It was originally contained to southwest Wisconsin, but now tar spot encompasses every county in the southern third of the state, even on up as far north as Brown County," Smith said. "As a researcher, I didn't think it was going to be at levels like this. We figured we would probably see it again but not like this. The weather certainly played an important role this year."
More bad news
Smith says that corn diseases have kept him busy this year. During research trials he has discovered gray leaf spot, northern corn blight, tar spot and high levels of ear rot. These disease stress the corn plants and leave them vulnerable to secondary issues including mycotoxins.
Although the organisms that have been identified in the tar spot disease are not known to produce mycotoxins—a toxic substance produced by a fungus—Smith said he has concerns about mycotoxins as a secondary issue in some of these fields.
It's important for farmers to test silage and grains for the presence of mycotoxins, specifically vomitoxin. (Photo: Colleen Kottke/Wisconsin State Farmer)
"We've picked up some elevated mycotoxins, specifically vomitoxin," Smith said. "We saw this early on when the silage started to come out and we're seeing elevated vomitoxin levels in the grain fields as well. So it's important for folks to test their crops so they know what's out there in their fields."
Smith says it's likely that tar spot will appear again next year. Since research was first released out of Mexico, researchers say there is good evidence to suggest that the fungus has the ability to overwinter in Wisconsin.
In the meantime, Smith has joined plant pathologists throughout the Midwest and the Corn Belt to develop outreach materials for farmers based on this year's field data.
Dubbed the Crop Detection Network, experts will gather and analyze data from field trials across the Midwest.
"We're mainly focused on corn hybrid tolerance and fungicide efficacy. Those are the big questions that farmers have," Smith said.
Like farmers across the Midwest, Smith says Wisconsin researchers are also waiting to get into fields so they can complete field trials and begin analyzing and organizing data to be presented in outreach materials for farmers at upcoming meetings.
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"Our intent is to get that data analyzed and to develop some management recommendations based on that information which we will distribute to farmers at upcoming pest management meetings and the series of winter meetings," Smith said. "We have some things in play right now, but we want to make sure they're research-based."
A little good news
Smith says he's heard from multiple farmers who had such high hopes three months ago.
"When they looked at their corn crop in July, they thought they had the best crop they've ever seen and by mid-August that sentiment had been pretty much blown out of the water," Smith said.
While it's been a tough year, Smith was encouraged by recent yield numbers.
"Near the epicenter of the epidemic we were able to detect yield losses in those hard hit fields," Smith said. "One hybrid that we rated during one trial, we saw a 30 bushel loss per acre in a field heavily hit by tar spot. The yields still were up 200 to 225 bu/acre. They weren't going to get the 250 bu/acre they were expecting. So, it wasn't a complete loss either," he said.
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Press Releases Rep. Pocan: Rep. Pocan issues statement on congressional baseball practice shooting
Rep. Pocan: Rep. Pocan issues statement on congressional baseball practice shooting
Contact: David Kolovson
(Pocan) 202-225-2906
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) released the following statement after this morning’s shooting, which injured 5 individuals including Majority Whip Steve Scalise, current and former House staffers, and several Capitol Police officers:
“Today, I’m thinking of the victims of this senseless act of violence, including my colleague Rep. Steve Scalise, current and former staffers, and Capitol Police officers. I want to thank the Capitol Police officers and first responders for putting their lives on the line to prevent further injuries. These horrifying incidents have become far too commonplace and have absolutely no place in our society. Sadly, almost a year to the day of the Pulse massacre, we have yet another reminder of how prevalent gun violence is in our communities. As Congress holds another moment of silence today, I hope we will have a moment of action after it.”
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re-sided love
re-sided
Installing new windows, adding a new room to the home, having the house re-sided can all work towards making the home look better and possessing more value.
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If it were happening to a building other than the one I am living in I wouldn't be nearly as territorial, I've been just fine while the ones elsewhere in the complex were being re-sided even when I could hear the hammering and sawing.
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But once we had the house re-sided the awning went away.
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"It's an old log structure home that has been re-sided and so that makes it a little bit more difficult to get at those void spaces," said Ellis.
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"When I talked to Norb Renner, he said he felt the two ends of the building should be re-sided because the siding is in really bad shape," she said.
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The outside needed to be re-sided and 27 windows needed to be replaced at an estimated cost of $28,859.
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Thanks to the project, the Becker home is getting energy-efficient windows, the furnace was cleaned, new ductwork and vents installed, part of the house is being re-sided, and three exterior doors were replaced, said Marlene Walter, a board member of the Rebuilding Together Yellowstone County.
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I own 508 Coal and re-sided the house, added a new roof and replaced gutters. "
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× Dir. Aaron Zhegers, Lewis Bennett, 2019 | MB, BC | 50 min
Assembled from videotapes shot in 1993 in downtown Vancouver, this found-footage diary film follows a man named Danny Ryder, diagnosed with leukemia, as he engages in a series of confessional monologues. Tender, frank, and intimate, he bravely faces his own mortality while reflecting on his life choices in this moving window into an existential inquisition. Cycling through moments of repose, regret, worry, humour, and hope, he fights both his disease and his formidable demons.
Co-directed by Lewis Bennett and Aaron Zeghers (the subject’s nephew), DANNY is at once a specific character portrait, an eerie time capsule of early 90s Vancouver, and something profoundly universal. In a noisy era wherein we perpetually broadcast our personal lives and curated personalities on social media, Danny’s private candour and internal reckoning feels especially meaningful. Set against the ghostly lo-fi backdrop of a city long since changed, DANNY is an invitation to contemplate life, death, our fears, and the ravages of time.
Best Feature, Avant-Garde and Genre Competition, BAFICI 19
Preceded by Monolith Gabriel Bullen, 2019, Canada/Qatar, 3 min A nonlinear film examining U.S. artist Richard Serra's enigmatic installation, EAST-WEST/WEST-EAST, located deep in the desert of Qatar. The film was shot on one cartridge of Super 8 film, with all edits executed in-camera.
Recommended ages 14+ for mature themes Filmmakers in attendance.
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Stands in Zone West
Flughafen Zürich AG sees Zone West, the largest remaining development area for aviation, as an apron and hangar space at Zurich Airport. Ultimately, a highly flexible apron will be created, which will be bordered to the south and west by development areas for buildings.
In line with the need for stands, Zone West will be developed in stages. Two stands for aircraft up to code E (e.g. Boeing 777) was built in the first stage of the approved construction phase 1. The stands will be developed by extending the Romeo taxiway to the north with direct access to the Lima taxiway. The infrastructure required for operation, such as roads, utility supply lines and lighting, will enable safe and optimum use. Rain water will be drained into the Glatt via a new pipe that still has to be laid.
To the west of the bike and skater paths, which have been moved, a raised viewing area was built with an improved view of the airport. The directly adjacent new "Heli Grill" can be used as a dining facility.
All compensatory measures (parking spaces, snow depots and retention filter basin) were commissioned by October 2017.
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Tamarod to hold national reconciliation dialogue - Daily News Egypt
Egypt Tamarod to hold national reconciliation dialogue
Tamarod to hold national reconciliation dialogue
The Muslim Brotherhood refuse invitation to dialogue
Daily News Egypt July 23, 2013 2 Comments
Tamarod has invited politicians from across the political spectrum to a national reconciliation dialogue on Wednesday.
By Rawan Ezzat
Spokesman for Tamarod Hassan Shahine said: “Our vision is that we believe that national reconciliation must take place. However reconciliation will not happen unless we get our rights from those who killed and have done wrong to the Egyptian people.”
The meeting, to be held at the presidential palace, will include representatives from Al-Azhar, the Coptic church, Salafyo Costa Salafi group and political various activists.
The Muslim Brotherhood declined an invitation to the dialogue, making the reinstatement of former president Mohamed Morsi a precondition for their attendance.
“We refuse to sit with anyone who will suggest that Morsi should return,” said Shahine. “Morsi left and the Brotherhood must understand they cannot stay like this for long.”
Wednesday’s meeting is scheduled to take place irrespective of the Brotherhood’s nonattendance. “We all need to discuss what our goal is and where we want to reach. Then we would be able to plan how to reach it,” said Shahine.
National reconciliation is widely misunderstood, Shahine said. “The main question would be reconciliation under what basis? For us, it is the arrest of all Brotherhood leaders who encouraged the killing of innocent people.”
Shahine said he hoped the meeting would bring together different leaders to “heal the mental wounds” dividing the nation. Spokesman for Brotherhood Students Sohaib Abdel Maqsood maintained: “This is a military coup and we refuse to sit with anyone who deceived the country.”
Maqsood said Tamarod was led by the armed forces to cause trouble, suggesting they were involved in clashes in Mansoura and Ramses. “Tamarod does not represent anyone and we refuse to have dialogue with them,” said Maqsood. “We would only attend if the elected president is brought back.”
Topics: Al-Azhar church Clashes Mulsim brotherhood national dialogue Tamarod
https://wwww.dailynewssegypt.com/2013/07/23/tamarod-to-hold-national-reconciliation-dialogue/
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The Rabbit Is Me
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Alfred Müller, Angelika Waller, Carmen-Maja Antoni, Ilse Voigt, Irma Münch, Wolfgang Winkler
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The Rabbit Is Me (1965)
Franck Poupart is a slightly neurotic door-to-door salesman in a sinister part of Paris’ suburbs. He meets Mona, a teenager, who’s been made a prostitute by her own aunt. Franck would like to change his life and also save Mona from her aunt. Murder is the only solution he finds to achieve his goal… A very gloomy movie, exuding dispair and uneasiness, with pathetic characters.
Run Boy Run
Run Boy Run is the true story of Jurek, an eight-year-old boy, who escapes from the Warsaw ghetto, then manages to survive in the woods and working as a farmhand, disguising himself as a Polish orphan. He encounters people who will betray him for a reward, who will beat him up or try to kill him, and he meets those, who will do and risk almost everything to help him. Jurek’s resilience is put to t…
Thirty-four years after his death, Airman William H. Pitsenbarger, Jr. (“Pits”) is awarded the nation’s highest military honor, for his actions on the battlefield.
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Montreal to India - $508 to $593 CAD roundtrip including taxes
KLM is showing some pretty insane prices on flights from Montreal to India right now. Dubai and Tel Aviv have also dropped considerably.
Certain dates between January and May 2016
How to find and book these flights
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2. Search for a flight from Montreal (YUL) to...
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Banglaore, India (BLR) - $508
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Feb 09 to Mar 07
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Hyderabad, India (HYD) - $513
Mumbai, India (BOM) - $524
Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV) - $568
Delhi, India (DEL) - $579
Jan 13 to Jan 27 or Feb 01
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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (AUH) - $613
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) - $613
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It can be worth mixing and matching the departure and return dates from above, to try and find longer or shorter trips at similar prices.
UPDATE: Nov 18 @ 11:06 AM EST - Prices appear to be back to normal this morning.
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5 Responses to "Montreal to India - $508 to $593 CAD roundtrip including taxes"
khan on November 17th, 2015
let me know where should i book my flight go to india from montreal or ottawa
Sarah on November 18th, 2015
2nd time I book a trip thanks to you, keep up the good work!
Vicky on November 18th, 2015
Why I could not find the deals at this price ?
The min price for Delhi India in Mya 01 is at 1044$
Could you help me please ?
https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?mode=search?
Chris_Myden on November 18th, 2015
UPDATE: Nov 18 @ 9:06 AM MST - Prices appear to be back to normal this morning.
Have a great time in India Sarah!
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Featured – Pop Culture
Bachelor Recap: This is the end, my friends
March 14, 2017 Comment 1
What? I’m not accusing anyone–I’m just quoting Santa, who made a guest appearance on the Bachelor finale last night! Guess he has a lot of time on his hands in March.
Anyway, here we are, at the end of the road, finally waiting for Nick to get down on one knee and NOT be dumped. Does it finally happen? Will he get his happily ever after (or at least until he’s kicked off Dancing with the Stars)?
In lieu of a regular recap, I thought I’d convey the action in a series of polls–let’s see if this season was as predictable as it felt! First, for those of you who haven’t actually watched the episode (or the entire season):
Finland. Snow. Reindeer. Skating. Horseback riding. Santa (ish). Cozy fires. Smooching.
OK, that’s basically the final two dates. Plus, the ladies got to meet (or in Raven’s case, meet again) Nick’s family, about 7 of whom were all flown to Finland! Raven’s visit went cheerfully and smoothly, while Vanessa’s was more emotional. In her conversation with Nick’s dad, they both broke down and cried.
After spending a final day with each lady, Nick gets a visit from Neil Lane (also flown all the way to Finland), who shows Nick two rings that he says are the largest and most romantic he’s ever designed. They both look basically the same–giant diamonds surrounded by smaller diamonds. (Google “Bachelor engagement rings” and you’ll soon discover that all these rings look more or less the same. And since the Bachelorette has to return the ring if they break up before a certain time, I assume Neil’s just reusing the same one.)
As Nick ponders, he’s basically wrestling with the sense that Raven’s the uncomplicated choice, and Vanessa’s the more substantive lady. Life with Raven would be fun and easy–she seems perfectly content to wave goodbye to Hoxie, AR in the rearview mirror–while Vanessa has an actual life in Montreal with which she is quite content. She’s actually asking the kind of questions real fiancee-candidates should ask, like, “Why are we assuming I’LL do the compromising and move to the U.S.?” But we know how Nick feels about difficult conversations…
Finally it’s time to choose. The ladies primp and preen, and the wardrobe department seems to be pushing for a Raven win: she’s in a floor-length sleeveless silver gown with a ton of beading, and a lush black velvet cloak over it to keep her from freezing to death. She’s our Snow White. Vanessa is in all-black with sequins that make her look like she’s wearing liquid latex. It seems elegant at first, until you notice the side cutouts (trashy). She tops off her spaghetti straps with a black fur bolero. She’s our Maleficent.
But who gets out of the car first (the sure reveal that they’re NOT winning this game)?
(via Hollywoodlife.com)
Sorry, Raven. But enjoy Bachelor in Paradise! (Yes, of course she’s going there next. If only to warm up after Finland.)
Now we know, and the remaining “suspense” is all about whether Vanessa will accept Nick’s proposal or not. She’s been very vocally “having doubts” in these last 24 hours. But happily for all (for now), those doubts are allayed with the help of a $100,000 ring. She says yes!
But for now, Nick and Vanessa live happily ever after. Best of luck, eh? I just have one last question…
Love you crazy Bach fans! See you in a couple of months for Rachel’s groundbreaking Bachelorette season…until then, I give you all my final rose.
It’s Not Okay
by Andi Dorfman
Andi Dorfman, the beloved finalist of season eighteen of The Bachelor who infamously rejected Juan Pablo and went on to star on season ten of The Bachelorette, dishes about what it’s like to live out a love story—and its collapse—in front of the cameras, offering hard-won advice for moving on after a break-up, public or not.
chrissycf March 14, 2017
Oh man… I wish he would have chosen Raven!
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