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Crawley Labour Party #Delivering4Crawley
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Dr Cecilia Hughes will be standing for election in Ifield and Ifield West ward in May 2020.
Cecilia grew up in Hampshire and studied medicine at the University of Dundee, before going on to train as a General Practitioner in Watford. She moved to Crawley in 1989, and has three children who were educated at Three Bridges and Maidenbower Primary schools, Oriel High and Hazelwick.
Cecilia worked as a Community Paediatrician, based in Redhill for over 27 years. She worked with children with a range of additional needs, physical and learning disability, and with children who were vulnerable due to their home circumstances. She remains a multi-agency trainer for Surrey Children Safeguarding Board and has seen the impact of poverty, poor housing and domestic violence on children’s lives. She was Designated Medical Officer for Education for Surrey County Council before she retired in 2017 and has a strong interest in children with special educational needs.
Cecilia was a Community Governor at Three Bridges First and Middle schools for a number of years, the last few as Chair of the Governing Body at the First School.
In retirement, Cecilia has continued to be a Trustee for Jigsaw (Southeast) a small charity based in East Grinstead, which supports children in Sussex and Surrey who have been bereaved or are facing the death of a family member. She also volunteers for the charity.
She has been a lifelong Labour supporter, and been active more recently in supporting the local Labour Party. She would aim to support Ifield residents locally and promote Labour values on the Borough Council, with a particular view to supporting the many families and individuals who have been most affected by the Tory austerity agenda. She is getting actively involved in the campaign against West of Ifield development with the other Ifield councillors.
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Southampton High’s Christian Oliveros Recognized by Congress
By SCoop team Posted on October 15, 2013
Christian Oliveros. Photo credit: Courtesy Southampton Schools
Christian Oliveros, a student at Southampton High School, was presented with a Special Certificate of Congressional Recognition for Outstanding Service to the Community from U.S. Rep. Tim Bishop, of Southampton, for the time he dedicates to the nonprofit Kids Stock the House.
Kids Stock the House is a local organization created to support the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. Ronald McDonald House exists to provide a home-away-from-home for families so they can stay close by when children are hospitalized.
Kids Stock the House founder and director Donna Oliverio nominated Christian for his dedication, compassion and consistency in his volunteer work.
Christian is the type of kid who will continue to enrich his community and touch many more lives,” Oliverio said.
As a volunteer for Kids Stock the House, Christian participated in Cheer for a Cure, played on the Altruistic All Star team in the Community Softball-A-Thon, and supported the Ronald McDonald House’s Walk of Love. He also attended a ceremony at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island and assisted the organization during the Southampton Village Independence Day Parade and the the San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons Parade. He has also recruited fellow volunteers for the organization.
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Targets / GPCR Targets / GPCR Targets by Therapeutic/Disease Area
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DiscoverX offers the the largest commercial portfolio of GPCR assay solutions for multiple therapeutic and disease areas. Use the links below to browse our GPCR portfolio by therapeutic area. Select targets shown - view more GPCR targets.
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Epigenetic, Kinase, Pathway, GPCR and NHR Functional Cellular Assays for Novel Therapeutic Discovery
Development of both small and large molecule inhibitors that target cellular signaling modalities involved in tumor growth, angiogenesis, cancer progression and metastasis are inherent in anticancer treatments, resulting in novel therapeutic approaches for cancer prevention and treatment.
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The rapid expansion of CNS drug discovery efforts is associated with an increase in neurological and psychiatric conditions in the growing geriatric population. While small molecules targeting extracellular receptors represent more than 80% of commercially available CNS-related drugs, considerable advancements have also been made in the development of antibodies, vaccines, aptamers, small interfering RNA, and other biologics for the treatment of Alzheimers, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and other CNS disorders.
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Inflammatory diseases are slow to onset and chronic in nature and can lead to a host of debilitating diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, psoriasis, atherosclerosis and even cancer. As the molecular mechanisms that regulate functional inflammatory responses are now better understood, drug discovery programs are focused on developing highly efficacious anti-inflammatory therapeutics that show the least amount of side effects over prolonged treatment periods.
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The increased prevalence of obesity, Type II diabetes and associated complications has become an alarming global health problem. G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), Kinases, Nuclear Hormone Receptors (NHRs) and Proteases are important therapeutic drug targets for metabolic research as these receptors play a pivotal role in the regulation of insulin and glucagon secretion. Therefore, novel pharmacologic approaches are required to develop fast acting and efficacious compounds that can modulate the ways in which the body controls metabolism, weight gain and body composition.
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of death worldwide, with more people dying each year from CVDs than from any other cause, including cancer. Because a wide variety of conditions can lead to heart disease including atherosclerosis, heart infections and structural or congenital defects, cardiovascular drug development programs are often quite complex and require multidisciplinary approaches. Now more than ever, novel pharmacological strategies that target specific receptors or proteins of interest involved in CVDs are required for the safe and effective treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Chronic respiratory diseases that arise from infectious agents, environmental pollutants, smoking or allergic reactions represent a major public health challenge in both industrialized and developing countries. Although several blockbuster drugs already exist that ease symptoms and improve the quality of life in patients suffering from these diseases, drug discovery programs continue to focus on the development of small molecules and other biologics against therapeutic targets for the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer.
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GPCR, Kinase, Pathway and NHR Functional Cellular Assays for Novel Therapeutic Discovery
The combination of chronic pain and addiction is a complex, debilitating medical disorder that is extremely difficult to treat due to the high likelihood of opioid dependence. Recent advances in chronic pain research have uncovered the biological complexity of the disorder and led to the development of next generation non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants and anticonvulsant drugs to mitigate chronic pain. Researchers are now focused on developing small molecule and other biologics to target widely expressed pain receptors aimed at not only alleviating pain but also lessening abuse potential of opiod drugs.
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Genetic and environmental factors that disrupt homeostatic digestive and renal processes can result in chronic kidney disease and/or kidney failure, glomerulonephritis, Celiac & Crohn’s diseases and more. G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), Kinases and Nuclear Hormone Receptors (NHRs) expressed in renal and digestive tissues represent the most tractable targets for development of small and large molecule drugs that alleviate and prevent urological and metabolic abnormalities.
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GPCR, Kinase and NHR Functional Cellular Assays for Novel Therapeutic Discovery
The reproductive system coordinates signaling pathways in many different cell types which leads to oogenesis and spermatogenesis, ovulation, implantation, menstruation and ultimately childbirth. Precise control of this cellular communication and signaling is critical for normal development and fertility in humans. G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), Kinases and Nuclear Hormone Receptors (NHRs) are important therapeutic targets for reproductive drug discovery as these receptors play key physiological roles and their dysfunction underlies many pathological conditions related to infertility and disease.
Dermatology Research
Skin is the largest organ in the body, susceptible to environmental stresses that can lead to early onset of aging and other conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, alopecia, and even cancer. As the role of the skin (dermis) in whole body wellness becomes better defined, interest has grown in developing safe and efficacious therapeutics that combat disease processes and/or reverse age related ailments without the need for more invasive surgical treatment.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Research (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder that develops following a psychologically traumatizing event. Largely ineffective antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications target glucocorticoid pathway, but do not treat the disorder. Researchers have studied genes encoding brain’s fear circuits, especially focusing on GPCRs, Kinases and NHRs as important therapeutic signaling modalities that regulate responses to fear and stress. For example, researchers have recently uncovered specific neurobiological differences including lower levels of Serotonin 1B in the brains of people who have PTSD and those who do not.
Ocular Research
GPCR, Kinase and Pathway Functional Cellular Assays for Novel Therapeutic Discovery
Eye-related pathologies such as inflammation, agerelated macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, cataracts or glaucoma affect millions of people worldwide and can result in long term vision loss. G-Protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), Kinases and Pathways have emerged as important therapeutic targets for ophthalmology drug discovery as these receptors are expressed in the eye and have a wide range of physiological functions.
Auditory and Otology Research
Recent advances in auditory and otological research have led to a greater understanding of the molecular and physiologic basis for hearing loss. This has enabled novel discoveries in the area of ototoxicity as well as prospected the development of new and improved therapeutic options for patients in the treatment of ear disorders. G-protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), Kinases and Nuclear Hormone Receptors (NHRs) are widely expressed in the sensory system and targeted for development of safe and efficacious therapies to prevent degenerative hearing loss, inner ear disease, and long term damage from noise and our environment.
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Home > Entertainment > 90 Day Fiancé
Chantel and Pedro Have Some Work to Do Before They Have Kids (EXCLUSIVE)
By Chrissy Bobic
When 90 Day Fiancé gave Chantel Everett and Pedro Jimeno the first spinoff in the franchise’s history that focused on one couple, it became an overnight success. Fans who had devoured the drama of their warring families were here for the continued drama on a show that was all about them. And in a recent virtual Q&A about The Family Chantel Season 2, they went into detail about what fans can expect in terms of more drama. Spoiler alert — there’s plenty to go around.
They also delved into the idea of having kids and whether or not they are open to the idea of featuring that part of their life together on reality TV. So far, most of their relationship has been explored on television, so it wouldn't be surprising to see that step portrayed on-screen as well. They might just have to get their respective families under control first.
Source: TLC
Will Chantel and Pedro have kids?
In the virtual Q&A, Chantel shared that she and Pedro always talk about having kids and what their future children will be like. The one thing they haven’t discussed, however, is whether or not their kids will be on TV with them. Chantel admitted it’s something she hasn't given a lot of thought to, but she does know that she wants to nurture her relationship with Pedro’s family before they bring a kid into the mix.
"I want to grow my relationship with Pedro's family first because I know that we need to have a healthy relationship if they’re gonna be in my children’s life, which I want," Chantel said. "I want healthy relationships so that my children can see the other side of their family. And I need to be comfortable before I have kids… we have work to do."
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Pedro’s father is a reminder of who he doesn't want to be as a dad.
Pedro added that he wants to go to school and get a solid job before they have kids. He doesn't want to have kids simply because they want kids, but he wants to take a more thoughtful approach to the idea of parenthood. His own father wasn’t around when he was growing up and, Pedro said, he wants to be there for his kids and give them everything he didn't have as a child.
Back in Season 1 of The Family Chantel, Pedro opened about his dad to Chantel’s brother River Everett and her father, Thomas Everett, about growing up without his father. He said his mother told him his father has another family somewhere, but he doesn't know much else about him. It was a rare moment of vulnerability for Pedro, but clearly, growing up without a dad has impacted the way he sees fatherhood for himself.
The tables have turned!! After years of defending their marriage, new relationships give Pedro and Chantel the chance to voice suspicions of their own. A wild new season of #TheFamilyChantel premieres Monday at 9/8c! pic.twitter.com/4GDpEOvDY1
— TLC Network (@TLC) October 7, 2020
'The Family Chantel' Season 2 will feature new relationship drama with the siblings.
Although much of Chantel and Pedro’s story so far has been focused on the drama between their respective families, Season 2 will see a shift as Pedro’s sister introduces her new boyfriend to the family and Chantel’s older brother brings his new wife into the picture, who is international, much like Pedro.
Chantel and Pedro teased drama with his sister’s boyfriend and, judging by the trailer for Season 2, Chantel doesn't take too well to her brother’s wife.
She even goes as far as to urge her to stay in the Philippines when the family travels abroad to meet her family. It’s *a lot.* But no one watches The Family Chantel to see everyone getting along. They come for the dumpster fire and stay for the mess.
Watch The Family Chantel on Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on TLC.
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Number of TV Characters with Disabilities Drops; Fewer Roles Go To Disabled Actors
Written by Frank Kineavy on November 11, 2015
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While television executives seemed to make a conscious effort over the past few years to create characters who, by definition, have some kind of disability, the number of people with disabilities on TV in 2015 actually went down.
According to a report by GLAAD, the percentage of people on TV with disabilities had nearly doubled from the 2012-13 season to the 2013-14 season, jumping from 0.6 percent to 1 percent, and then again jumping 40 percent to 1.4 percent during the 2014-15 season.
However, 2015 saw a buck in that trend. This season, eight characters on primetime TV will have a visible or invisible disability — that’s less than 1 percent of all TV characters. Among the networks that best represent the disabled community, FOX leads the way, featuring four regular characters with disabilities ranging from neuromuscular disease myasthenia graves to bipolar disorder. A pair of shows, “Grey’s Anatomy” on ABC and “NCIS: New Orleans” on CBS, feature people with disabilities, with one using a prosthetic leg and another bound to a wheelchair.
On the cable side, ABC Family has two characters with disabilities; Natalie from “Switched at Birth,” who is deaf, and Charlotte from “Pretty Little Liars,” who was diagnosed with a behavioral disorder. “Shameless”‘s Ian lives with a bipolar disorder on Showtime.
GLAAD, which in 2013 formally dropped its original name “Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation” to highlight its work with the entire LGBT community and its allies, has analyzed the prevalence of LGBT characters on television for 20 years. For the past six years, GLAAD has extended its research to show the representation of people with disabilities.
“The expansion of the television landscape into digital platforms is helping to spark these needed changes, as content creators like Netflix and Amazon are making their mark with groundbreaking series like Sense8 and Transparent,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis.
However, a growing concern as the book closes on 2015 is the lack of disabled roles going to disabled actors. Despite the number of characters with disabilities, the roles are not going to actors with disabilities. Only two of the characters listed in the study are played by actors who share that disability: Daryl Mitchell, who is a paraplegic actor, plays Patton Plame on “NCIS: New Orleans”; and deaf actress Stephanie Nogueras, who plays the aforementioned Natalie on “Switched at Birth.”
Even in past years, when the percentage of characters with disabilities was higher, there were few exceptions. Michael J. Fox playing a character with Parkinson’s on NBC’s “The Michael J. Fox Show” and RJ Mitte on AMC’s “Breaking Bad” playing a character with mild Cerebral Palsy are two of the notable actors with a disability playing a character with the same disability.
One company trying to combat this problem is Abilities United, an independent motion picture and television production company that, according to its website, was created to provide “an authentic voice, vision, and representation of those with a disability by featuring a main character with a physical disability and utilizing writers, directors, and actors with the same or similar disability in those roles.”
Despite Hollywood’s efforts, however, its role in putting people with disabilities in the spotlight has left more to be desired.
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samsung unveils its latest digital cockpit with massive screens at CES 2021
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samsung has released a video unveiling its latest digital cockpit. first presented in 2018, this project combines samsung electronic’s latest advancements in telecommunications, semiconductors and display technologies with HARMAN’s automotive expertise. designed with a focus on simplifying communication and delivering fun on-the-go experiences, its overall aim is to transform vehicles into places where passengers would love to stay.
images, video and gifs courtesy of samsung
the samsung digital cockpit 2021 combines a wide, 49-inch QLED display with a sound system that makes content feel very immersive. the idea behind the massive screen is to allow users to enjoy a customized entertainment experience, while also enabling them to communicate with the world around them. overall, the displays found inside the cockpit transform the vehicle into a versatile and convenient all-purpose space. one of its greatest strengths is its 5G technology, which enhances users’ experience by allowing them to utilize these features without interruptions.
if you are not in the mood to be entertained but in need to be productive, worry no more as the samsung digital cockpit can also transform into a mobile office. the solution makes it easy to manage all kinds of work, supports video conferencing, and even includes tools for editing video clips. the digital cockpit’s interior proves that it is possible to work comfortably from your car with hardware that supports seamless mobile productivity.
the automotive samsung health service has also been embedded into the car and its able to analyze the passenger’s health status before boarding. it also regularly monitors passengers’ stress levels and will adjust the vehicle’s lighting, scent, or music in an effort to help them relax. In addition, by analyzing their sleeping patterns and the movement of their eyelids, the service can help ensure that drivers remain awake and alert when on the road.
‘we’re living in an era of incredible content,’ comments samsung. ‘the digital cockpit 2021 offers you the freedom to enjoy that content anytime, anywhere. It does this by transforming your vehicle into a mobile entertainment hub that’s just as comfortable as your living room.’
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Dade County, Georgia
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Brother of Pedestrian Killed by Dade School Bus Sues School Board, Driver
Robin Ford Wallace
The brother of a pedestrian killed by a Dade County school bus is suing the bus driver and the Dade County Board of Education for wrongful death.
Photo: Obituary photo of Linda Diane Hulgan)
Linda Diane Hulgan, 71, of Wildwood, was struck by an empty school bus almost exactly a year ago, on Feb. 20, 2018, while crossing Highway 136 on foot at its main Trenton intersection with Highway 11. She died two days later at Erlanger of injuries sustained in the accident.
In a complaint dated Nov. 30, 2018, Roger Hulgan of Cumberland County, Tenn., suing individually and as executor of his sister's estate, alleges that the accident was caused by the negligence of the bus driver, Angela Payne, and charges additionally that the school system was aware she was unfit to drive a commercial vehicle and was thus also at fault in the accident.
The complaint says Ms. Payne failed to keep a proper lookout, did not exercise ordinary diligence and was "diving [sic] in a reckless disregard for the safety of others."
Furthermore, the document also states, "Defendant, Angela Taylor Payne, was not skilled at driving a commercial motor vehicle and Defendant, Dade County Board of Education, had actual knowlege of her lack of skill and yet hired her to drive a school bus."
The complaint asks for compensatory, special and punitive damages in an unspecified amount for Ms. Hulgan's hospital and funeral expenses as well as her "bodily injury, fright, terror, pain and suffering," as well as "additional damages constituting the full value of the life of Linda Diane Hulgan."
The attorneys listed for the Hulgans are J. Craig Lewis and Bob Wharton of Wettermark & Keith LLC of Birmingham, Ala.
Timothy A. Raimey and Charles Medlin of Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin of Atlanta are listed as the attorneys representing both Ms. Angela Payne and the Dade County Board of Education. In both their answers to the complaint against Ms. Payne and against the school board, filed Jan. 10 and 4, respectively, they claim that Ms. Hulgan was "contributorily negligent" in the accident.
The answers were terser than the complaint, and did not explain how precisely a pedestrian crossing at a crosswalk had contributed through negligence to her own demise.
But they do deny negligence on the part of either driver or the board of education, stating, on behalf of the latter: "No act or omission either proximately caused or contributed to the injury or death of Linda Diane Hulgan," as well as: "The complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted."
The Feb. 20, 2018, accident that ended Ms. Hulgan's life was investigated by the Georgia State Patrol's accident reconstruction team. The Planet has requested a copy of the final results of that investigation and will duly convey those to its readers when they become available.
Dr. Jan Harris, superintendent of Dade Schools, did not wish to comment on ongoing litigation but pointed out that a grand jury had cleared Ms. Payne of any wrongdoing in the incident. She said Ms. Payne had resigned as a driver but was still working for the school system as a bus aide.
And the super fiercely defended Dade school bus drivers, who she said were all well able to do their jobs. "They're all cleared and credentialed and they all have professional learning," said Dr. Harris. "They're all fully competent or they wouldn't be working at this time."
A trial is scheduled in this matter for October 2019.
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Ailey II in Dress Rehearsal/The Future of Dance Looks Bright
By Theo Boguszewski
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Photo: Eduardo Patino NYC
Choreography by: Jean Emile (In & Out), Jamar Roberts (Gemeos), Ray Mercer (Something Tangible), Kyle "JustSole" Clark ( I Am The Road)
Performed by: Samantha Barriento, Llyod A. Boyd II, Nathaniel Hunt, Gabriel Hyman, Jacob Lewis, Annellyse Munroe, Jacoby Pruitt, Deidre Rogan, Courtney Ross, Courtney Celeste Spears, Terrell Spence, Terri Ayanna Wright
Pictured above: Ailey II's Jacob Lewis in Kyle "JustSole" Clark's I Am The Road
Season Continues through April 10. For more info, go to the Alvin Ailey website.
Since 1974, Ailey II, the second company of the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, has served as a vehicle for the training of promising young artists. A "workshop ensemble," these students hone their skills as they prepare for their entrance into the professional world. While 85 percent of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater comes from Ailey II, the company is more than just an incubator for the first company; Ailey II is unique in its mission. As per Alvin Ailey's wish to bring dance to the people, the company tours 30 cities a year, both across the US and abroad.
Ailey II returns to New York City following a 26-city tour, bringing us a bill of emerging choreographers, which includes four world premieres. If the dress rehearsal is any testament, it is clear that the future of dance looks bright.
Ailey II in Jean Emile's In & Out. Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
The luxurious and sensual opener, Jean Emile’s In and Out, simmers with raw energy that occasionally breaks through the surface. Lithe, sculpted limbs interlock in unexpected ways, and soft gestures complement long, flowing hair and Nya Bowman’s nude costumes. The piece unfolds like a music video, highlighting the sexiness of the group. In a moment that captures our attention, the cast moves in a slow, indulgent canon on a diagonal that spans the stage.
Excerpts from Ray Mercer’s Something Tangible display the technical prowess of the company. Qualitatively similar to In and Out, the piece is fluid and mellow, punctuated by moments of extreme virtuosity. In one strikingly acrobatic moment, a male dancer dives across the locked arms of two companions to land on his back in a somersault. While the movement sometimes veers toward a flashiness reminiscent of competition dance, a captivating middle trio contributes to the introspective quality. Two males and a female stand on the edge of an illuminated circle as if on the precipice of a glowing abyss. Deirdre Rogan, alone in the center of the circle, delivers a powerhouse solo, nailing a triple pirouette into an arabesque that she just holds... and holds...
Kyle “JustSole” Clark’s autobiographical I Am The Road, depicts the journey of a young artist searching for his place in the world. The work features pulsating, rhythmic movement combined with moments of campy pantomime. At first, it’s a shock to see the creature-like dancers transform into humans, sporting white sneakers and pedestrian attire, but a few minutes of dancing assures us that they are, in fact, far from human in their immense capability.
Ailey II in Ray Mercer's Something Tangible. Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
The standout piece, Jamar Roberts’ Gemeos, delivers frisky interplay and plenty of sass. Another autobiographical work, this clever, speedy duet set to Fela Kuti portrays a playful relationship between siblings, which was inspired by Roberts' relationship with his brother. Roberts’ movement evokes an intricate script that sweeps the stage like calligraphy. Gestures like the shaking of a fist or the wiggling of a finger lend comic sensibility to the work.
I had the opportunity to speak briefly to Roberts, a principal with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, about Gemeos, which he set amidst a rigorous tour schedule.
“It’s definitely not the kind of piece that people are going to have to pull their hair out trying to find the meaning behind it. I wanted it to be accessible and fun,” says Roberts.
My chat with Roberts leaves me clear on one point: such a high level of professionalism means that things move quickly. There aren't long rehearsals in which to deliberate over artistic choices, and choreographers must be bold, decisive, and prepared.
“With such limited time to rehearse the piece, I just came into the studio and set it. The next step for Gemeos is just for the dancers to make it their own,” he asserts.
Ailey II's Courtney Celeste Spears in Jamar Roberts' Gemeos. Photo by Eduardo Patino, NYC
Ailey II is truly one of a kind. It delivers a pristine product with the consistency of a well-oiled machine, yet manages to stay true to its mission of bringing dance back to the people. The company’s 2016 season is stunning yet accessible; it recognizes its audience, an awareness that sometimes gets lost in the world of esoteric modern dance. The entire evening supports the point that artistic director Troy Powell makes in his opening speech: Ailey II boasts some of the best talent of the country, but, above all, what they do is about us.
Ailey II’s season continues:
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Zyprexa Dosage
Generic name: Olanzapine 2.5mg
Dosage form: tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, injection
Zyprexa Relprevv injection
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 23, 2020.
Dose Selection — Oral olanzapine should be administered on a once-a-day schedule without regard to meals, generally beginning with 5 to 10 mg initially, with a target dose of 10 mg/day within several days. Further dosage adjustments, if indicated, should generally occur at intervals of not less than 1 week, since steady state for olanzapine would not be achieved for approximately 1 week in the typical patient. When dosage adjustments are necessary, dose increments/decrements of 5 mg QD are recommended.
Efficacy in schizophrenia was demonstrated in a dose range of 10 to 15 mg/day in clinical trials. However, doses above 10 mg/day were not demonstrated to be more efficacious than the 10 mg/day dose. An increase to a dose greater than the target dose of 10 mg/day (i.e., to a dose of 15 mg/day or greater) is recommended only after clinical assessment. Olanzapine is not indicated for use in doses above 20 mg/day.
Dosing in Special Populations — The recommended starting dose is 5 mg in patients who are debilitated, who have a predisposition to hypotensive reactions, who otherwise exhibit a combination of factors that may result in slower metabolism of olanzapine (e.g., nonsmoking female patients ≥65 years of age), or who may be more pharmacodynamically sensitive to olanzapine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14), Drug Interactions (7), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. When indicated, dose escalation should be performed with caution in these patients.
Maintenance Treatment — The effectiveness of oral olanzapine, 10 mg/day to 20 mg/day, in maintaining treatment response in schizophrenic patients who had been stable on ZYPREXA for approximately 8 weeks and were then followed for relapse has been demonstrated in a placebo-controlled trial [see Clinical Studies (14.1)]. The healthcare provider who elects to use ZYPREXA for extended periods should periodically reevaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.
Dose Selection — Oral olanzapine should be administered on a once-a-day schedule without regard to meals with a recommended starting dose of 2.5 or 5 mg, with a target dose of 10 mg/day. Efficacy in adolescents with schizophrenia was demonstrated based on a flexible dose range of 2.5 to 20 mg/day in clinical trials, with a mean modal dose of 12.5 mg/day (mean dose of 11.1 mg/day). When dosage adjustments are necessary, dose increments/decrements of 2.5 or 5 mg are recommended.
The safety and effectiveness of doses above 20 mg/day have not been evaluated in clinical trials [see Clinical Studies (14.1)].
Maintenance Treatment — The efficacy of ZYPREXA for the maintenance treatment of schizophrenia in the adolescent population has not been systematically evaluated; however, maintenance efficacy can be extrapolated from adult data along with comparisons of olanzapine pharmacokinetic parameters in adult and adolescent patients. Thus, it is generally recommended that responding patients be continued beyond the acute response, but at the lowest dose needed to maintain remission. Patients should be periodically reassessed to determine the need for maintenance treatment.
Bipolar I Disorder (Manic or Mixed Episodes)
Dose Selection for Monotherapy — Oral olanzapine should be administered on a once-a-day schedule without regard to meals, generally beginning with 10 or 15 mg. Dosage adjustments, if indicated, should generally occur at intervals of not less than 24 hours, reflecting the procedures in the placebo-controlled trials. When dosage adjustments are necessary, dose increments/decrements of 5 mg QD are recommended.
Short-term (3-4 weeks) antimanic efficacy was demonstrated in a dose range of 5 mg to 20 mg/day in clinical trials. The safety of doses above 20 mg/day has not been evaluated in clinical trials [see Clinical Studies (14.2)].
Maintenance Monotherapy — The benefit of maintaining bipolar I patients on monotherapy with oral ZYPREXA at a dose of 5 to 20 mg/day, after achieving a responder status for an average duration of 2 weeks, was demonstrated in a controlled trial [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. The healthcare provider who elects to use ZYPREXA for extended periods should periodically reevaluate the long-term usefulness of the drug for the individual patient.
Dose Selection for Adjunctive Treatment — When administered as adjunctive treatment to lithium or valproate, oral olanzapine dosing should generally begin with 10 mg once-a-day without regard to meals.
Antimanic efficacy was demonstrated in a dose range of 5 mg to 20 mg/day in clinical trials [see Clinical Studies (14.2)]. The safety of doses above 20 mg/day has not been evaluated in clinical trials.
Dose Selection — Oral olanzapine should be administered on a once-a-day schedule without regard to meals with a recommended starting dose of 2.5 or 5 mg, with a target dose of 10 mg/day. Efficacy in adolescents with bipolar I disorder (manic or mixed episodes) was demonstrated based on a flexible dose range of 2.5 to 20 mg/day in clinical trials, with a mean modal dose of 10.7 mg/day (mean dose of 8.9 mg/day). When dosage adjustments are necessary, dose increments/decrements of 2.5 or 5 mg are recommended.
Maintenance Treatment — The efficacy of ZYPREXA for the maintenance treatment of bipolar I disorder in the adolescent population has not been evaluated; however, maintenance efficacy can be extrapolated from adult data along with comparisons of olanzapine pharmacokinetic parameters in adult and adolescent patients. Thus, it is generally recommended that responding patients be continued beyond the acute response, but at the lowest dose needed to maintain remission. Patients should be periodically reassessed to determine the need for maintenance treatment.
Administration of ZYPREXA ZYDIS (olanzapine orally disintegrating tablets)
After opening sachet, peel back foil on blister. Do not push tablet through foil. Immediately upon opening the blister, using dry hands, remove tablet and place entire ZYPREXA ZYDIS in the mouth. Tablet disintegration occurs rapidly in saliva so it can be easily swallowed with or without liquid.
ZYPREXA IntraMuscular: Agitation Associated with Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Mania
Dose Selection for Agitated Adult Patients with Schizophrenia and Bipolar I Mania — The efficacy of intramuscular olanzapine for injection in controlling agitation in these disorders was demonstrated in a dose range of 2.5 mg to 10 mg. The recommended dose in these patients is 10 mg. A lower dose of 5 or 7.5 mg may be considered when clinical factors warrant [see Clinical Studies (14.3)]. If agitation warranting additional intramuscular doses persists following the initial dose, subsequent doses up to 10 mg may be given. However, the efficacy of repeated doses of intramuscular olanzapine for injection in agitated patients has not been systematically evaluated in controlled clinical trials. Also, the safety of total daily doses greater than 30 mg, or 10 mg injections given more frequently than 2 hours after the initial dose, and 4 hours after the second dose have not been evaluated in clinical trials. Maximal dosing of intramuscular olanzapine (e.g., 3 doses of 10 mg administered 2-4 hours apart) may be associated with a substantial occurrence of significant orthostatic hypotension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7)]. Thus, it is recommended that patients requiring subsequent intramuscular injections be assessed for orthostatic hypotension prior to the administration of any subsequent doses of intramuscular olanzapine for injection. The administration of an additional dose to a patient with a clinically significant postural change in systolic blood pressure is not recommended.
If ongoing olanzapine therapy is clinically indicated, oral olanzapine may be initiated in a range of 5-20 mg/day as soon as clinically appropriate [see Dosage and Administration (2.1, 2.2)].
Intramuscular Dosing in Special Populations — A dose of 5 mg/injection should be considered for geriatric patients or when other clinical factors warrant. A lower dose of 2.5 mg/injection should be considered for patients who otherwise might be debilitated, be predisposed to hypotensive reactions, or be more pharmacodynamically sensitive to olanzapine [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14), Drug Interactions (7), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
Administration of ZYPREXA IntraMuscular — ZYPREXA IntraMuscular is intended for intramuscular use only. Do not administer intravenously or subcutaneously. Inject slowly, deep into the muscle mass.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit.
Directions for Preparation of ZYPREXA IntraMuscular with Sterile Water for Injection — Dissolve the contents of the vial using 2.1 mL of Sterile Water for Injection to provide a solution containing approximately 5 mg/mL of olanzapine. The resulting solution should appear clear and yellow. ZYPREXA IntraMuscular reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection should be used immediately (within 1 hour) after reconstitution. Discard any unused portion.
The following table provides injection volumes for delivering various doses of intramuscular olanzapine for injection reconstituted with Sterile Water for Injection.
Dose, mg Olanzapine Volume of Injection, mL
10 Withdraw total contents of vial
Physical Incompatibility Information — ZYPREXA IntraMuscular should be reconstituted only with Sterile Water for Injection. ZYPREXA IntraMuscular should not be combined in a syringe with diazepam injection because precipitation occurs when these products are mixed. Lorazepam injection should not be used to reconstitute ZYPREXA IntraMuscular as this combination results in a delayed reconstitution time. ZYPREXA IntraMuscular should not be combined in a syringe with haloperidol injection because the resulting low pH has been shown to degrade olanzapine over time.
ZYPREXA and Fluoxetine in Combination: Depressive Episodes Associated with Bipolar I Disorder
When using ZYPREXA and fluoxetine in combination, also refer to the Clinical Studies section of the package insert for Symbyax.
Oral olanzapine should be administered in combination with fluoxetine once daily in the evening, without regard to meals, generally beginning with 5 mg of oral olanzapine and 20 mg of fluoxetine. Dosage adjustments, if indicated, can be made according to efficacy and tolerability within dose ranges of oral olanzapine 5 to 12.5 mg and fluoxetine 20 to 50 mg. Antidepressant efficacy was demonstrated with ZYPREXA and fluoxetine in combination in adult patients with a dose range of olanzapine 6 to 12 mg and fluoxetine 25 to 50 mg. Safety of co-administration of doses above 18 mg olanzapine with 75 mg fluoxetine has not been evaluated in clinical studies.
Children and Adolescents (10-17 years of age)
Oral olanzapine should be administered in combination with fluoxetine once daily in the evening, without regard to meals, generally beginning with 2.5 mg of oral olanzapine and 20 mg of fluoxetine. Dosage adjustments, if indicated, can be made according to efficacy and tolerability. Safety of co-administration of doses above 12 mg olanzapine with 50 mg fluoxetine has not been evaluated in pediatric clinical studies.
Safety and efficacy of ZYPREXA and fluoxetine in combination was determined in clinical trials supporting approval of Symbyax (fixed dose combination of ZYPREXA and fluoxetine). Symbyax is dosed between 3 mg/25 mg (olanzapine/fluoxetine) per day and 12 mg/50 mg (olanzapine/fluoxetine) per day. The following table demonstrates the appropriate individual component doses of ZYPREXA and fluoxetine versus Symbyax. Dosage adjustments, if indicated, should be made with the individual components according to efficacy and tolerability.
Table 1: Approximate Dose Correspondence Between Symbyaxa and the Combination of ZYPREXA and Fluoxetine
a Symbyax (olanzapine/fluoxetine HCl) is a fixed-dose combination of ZYPREXA and fluoxetine.
For Use in Combination
Symbyax ZYPREXA Fluoxetine
(mg/day) (mg/day) (mg/day)
3 mg olanzapine/25 mg fluoxetine 2.5 20
6 mg olanzapine/25 mg fluoxetine 5 20
12 mg olanzapine/25 mg fluoxetine 10+2.5 20
6 mg olanzapine/50 mg fluoxetine 5 40+10
12 mg olanzapine/50 mg fluoxetine 10+2.5 40+10
While there is no body of evidence to answer the question of how long a patient treated with ZYPREXA and fluoxetine in combination should remain on it, it is generally accepted that bipolar I disorder, including the depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder, is a chronic illness requiring chronic treatment. The healthcare provider should periodically reexamine the need for continued pharmacotherapy.
ZYPREXA monotherapy is not indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes associated with bipolar I disorder.
ZYPREXA and Fluoxetine in Combination: Treatment Resistant Depression
Oral olanzapine should be administered in combination with fluoxetine once daily in the evening, without regard to meals, generally beginning with 5 mg of oral olanzapine and 20 mg of fluoxetine. Dosage adjustments, if indicated, can be made according to efficacy and tolerability within dose ranges of oral olanzapine 5 to 20 mg and fluoxetine 20 to 50 mg. Antidepressant efficacy was demonstrated with olanzapine and fluoxetine in combination in adult patients with a dose range of olanzapine 6 to 18 mg and fluoxetine 25 to 50 mg.
Safety and efficacy of olanzapine in combination with fluoxetine was determined in clinical trials supporting approval of Symbyax (fixed dose combination of olanzapine and fluoxetine). Symbyax is dosed between 3 mg/25 mg (olanzapine/fluoxetine) per day and 12 mg/50 mg (olanzapine/fluoxetine) per day. Table 1 above demonstrates the appropriate individual component doses of ZYPREXA and fluoxetine versus Symbyax. Dosage adjustments, if indicated, should be made with the individual components according to efficacy and tolerability.
While there is no body of evidence to answer the question of how long a patient treated with ZYPREXA and fluoxetine in combination should remain on it, it is generally accepted that treatment resistant depression (major depressive disorder in adult patients who do not respond to 2 separate trials of different antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode) is a chronic illness requiring chronic treatment. The healthcare provider should periodically reexamine the need for continued pharmacotherapy.
Safety of co-administration of doses above 18 mg olanzapine with 75 mg fluoxetine has not been evaluated in clinical studies.
ZYPREXA monotherapy is not indicated for treatment of treatment resistant depression (major depressive disorder in patients who do not respond to 2 antidepressants of adequate dose and duration in the current episode).
ZYPREXA and Fluoxetine in Combination: Dosing in Special Populations
The starting dose of oral olanzapine 2.5-5 mg with fluoxetine 20 mg should be used for patients with a predisposition to hypotensive reactions, patients with hepatic impairment, or patients who exhibit a combination of factors that may slow the metabolism of olanzapine or fluoxetine in combination (female gender, geriatric age, nonsmoking status), or those patients who may be pharmacodynamically sensitive to olanzapine. Dosing modification may be necessary in patients who exhibit a combination of factors that may slow metabolism. When indicated, dose escalation should be performed with caution in these patients. ZYPREXA and fluoxetine in combination have not been systematically studied in patients over 65 years of age or in patients under 10 years of age [see Warnings and Precautions (5.14), Drug Interactions (7), and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].
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Jazz CD Territory Band (Ken Vandermark)
Territory Band (Ken Vandermark)
Territory Band 5 – New Horse For The White House (3CD set)
CD (Item 432870) Okka Disk, 2006 — Condition: New Copy
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The greatest album to date from Ken Vandermark's Territory Band – and a record that firmly places the group in a lineage of experimental jazz orchestrations that runs from Duke Ellington through Charles Mingus and the later work of the London Jazz Composers Orchestra! There's a strength here that goes beyond any of the group's earlier efforts – and although some numbers continue their freely improvised moments, others fall into a straighter, even more focused sound – one that's got the boldness of Mingus at its best, with lots of powerful passages that give way to even more personal solo moments. Players include Ken Vandermark, Fredrik Ljungkvist, and Dave Rempis on reeds; Axel Dorner on trumpet, Johannes Bauer on trombone, Paul Lytton and Paal Nilssen-Love on percussion, Jim Baker on piano, Kent Kessler on bass, and Fred Lonberg-Holm on cello. 3CD set features 2 studio discs and 1 live radio performance – with titles that include "Fall With A Vengeance", "Untitled Fiction", "Corrosion", "Cards", and live performances of all numbers on disc 3. © 1996-2021, Dusty Groove, Inc.
We realize that there are many different interpretations of the standard grades used for pre-owned vinyl record albums & CD, so we thought we'd offer you the ones that we are working with, so you have an idea what we mean when we give the grade for a non-new item on our pages.
Used Vinyl Grades
Below are stated conditions for a used vinyl records at Dusty Groove. Grading for the cover should be assumed to be near (within a "+" or "-") the grading for the vinyl. If there is significant divergence from the condition of the vinyl, or specific flaws, these will be noted in the comments section of the item. However, please be aware that since the emphasis of this site is towards the music listener, our main concern is with the vinyl of any used item we sell. Additionally, all of our records are graded visually; considering the volume of used vinyl we handle, it is impossible for us to listen to each record. If we spot any significant flaws, we make every attempt to listen through them and note how they play.
The following grading conditions apply to the vinyl component of an album or single:
This is what it says, that the record is still held fast in shrink-wrap. We tend to be pretty suspicious about these things, so if the shrink-wrap doesn't look original, or if the record seems to have undergone some damage over time, we'll probably take it out of the wrapper to ensure that it's in good shape — which is why we don't have more of these. In some cases the shrink-wrap may be torn in spots, but if it's not possible the record has been taken out and played, the record will still qualify as "Sealed".
Dusty Groove does not use the grades of Near Mint (or Mint, for that matter) because in our experience, we find that no records ever qualify for such a high grade. Even sealed records tend to have one or two slight faults, enough to usually qualify them for a grade of NM- or lower. We've often found that records which are clearly unplayed will have a slight amount of surface noise, especially in quieter recordings.
Near Mint - (minus)
Black vinyl that may show a slight amount of dust or dirt.
Should still be very shiny under a light, even with slight amount of dust on surface.
One or two small marks that would make an otherwise near perfect record slightly less so. These marks cannot be too deep, and should only be surface marks that won't affect play, but might detract from the looks.
May have some flaws and discoloration in the vinyl, but only those that would be intrinsic to the pressing. These should disappear when the record is tilted under the light, and will only show up when looking straight at the record. (Buddah and ABC pressings from the 70's are a good example of this.)
May have some slight marks from aging of the paper sleeve on the vinyl.
Possible minor surface noise when played.
Vinyl can have some dirt, but nothing major.
May not shine under light, but should still be pretty clean, and not too dirty.
May have a number of marks (5 to 10 at most), and obvious signs of play, but never a big cluster of them, or any major mark that would be very deep. Most marks should still not click under a fingernail.
May not look near perfect, but should play fairly well, with slight surface noise, and the occasional click in part of a song, but never throughout a whole song or more.
This is clearly a copy that was played by someone a number of times, but which could also be a good "play copy" for someone new.
Very Good - (minus)
Vinyl may be dirty, and can lack a fair amount of luster.
Vinyl can have a number of marks, either in clusters or smaller amounts, but deeper.
This is the kind of record that you'd buy to play, but not because it looked that great. Still, the flaws should be mostly cosmetic, with nothing too deep that would ruin the overall record.
Examples include a record that has been kept for a while in a cover without the paper sleeve, or heavily played by a previous owner and has some marks across the surface. The record should play okay, though probably with surface noise.
Good + (plus)
Vinyl may be dirty, or have one outstanding flaw, such as a light residue, which could be difficult to clean.
May have marks on all parts, too many to qualify as Very Good-, or several deeper marks, but the record should still be ok for play without skips.
In general, this is a record that was played a fair amount, and handled without care. A typical example may be a record which has been heavily played by a DJ, and carries marks from slip cueing. Depending on the quality of the vinyl, may play with surface noise throughout.
A record that you'd buy to play, cheap, but which you wouldn't buy for collecting.
Will have marks across all parts of the playing surface, and will most likely play with surface noise throughout. May have some other significant flaws, such as residue, or a track that skips.
In most cases, a poor quality copy of a very difficult to find record.
This is a grade we rarely use, as we try not to sell records in very bad condition, though in some rare cases we will list a record in such bad shape that it does not conform to the standards above. A "Fair" record will have enough marks or significant flaws that it does not even qualify as "Good", but is a copy you might consider for playing, if you're willing to put up with noise and/or flaws. An example might be a recording with surface noise so heavy that it is equal to the volume of the music. For records listed as "Fair", we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Like "Fair", we rarely list records in this condition, as they represent the extreme low end of spectrum. These records typically have multiple serious problems, and we offer them as "relics" or "objects" only — for those who want to at least have a copy of a record, even if it is not really worthy of play, perhaps for the cover alone. For these records, we will describe the extent of the condition in the comments.
Territory Band 4 – Company Switch
Okka Disk, 2005. New Copy 2CD
CD...$10.99 16.99
Some of the deepest work we've heard from Ken Vandermark in awhile – and that's saying a lot, given the overall greatness of most of his recordings! The set's the 4th from Vandermark's Territory Band ensemble – a larger group that allows Ken to explore grander concepts of composition ... CD
Ken Vandermark's Topology Nonet feat Joe McPhee
Impressions Of Po Music
Okka Disk, 2013. New Copy Gatefold
CD...$9.99 13.99
Ken Vandermark works here in musical modes first proposed by Joe McPhee – his famous concept of Po Music – performed here by a group that also features Joe, and a whole host of great players from the Chicago scene! Vandermark and McPhee have influenced each other a lot in the past few ... CD
Brotzmann/Kondo/Pupillo/Nilssen-Love
Hairy Bones
Pretty hairy stuff from Peter Brotzmann and crew – a set that blasts right out of the gate with some really bone-rattling noise! The album's a live set, recorded recently in Amsterdam – featuring Brotzmann on alto, tenor, b flat clarinet, and tarogato – alongside Toshinori Kondo ... CD
Atomic/School Days
Distil
Okka Disk, 2008. New Copy 2CD Gatefold
An explosive meeting between Atomic and Ken Vandermark's School Days combo – proof that the Chicago/Scandinavia connection is stronger than ever! The double-length performance was recorded at Chicago's Green Mill nightclub, and it features an impressive lineup with Ken Vandermark on baritone ... CD
Hamid Drake/Michael Zerang Duo
Ask The Sun
Okka Disk, 1996. New Copy
A classic pairing of two of the most important percussionists on the Chicago avant scene of the 90s – Hamid Drake and Michael Zerang, both musicians with a very different sound and style – but whose contributions to the Okka Disk label alone are more than enough to warrant them pages in ... CD
Peter Brotzmann
Chicago Octet/Tentet (3CD set)
One of the greatest releases ever from the Okka Disk label – a legendary set that stands as a great testament to the global improvising scene that exploded in Chicago during the 90s! Back in the early years of FMP, nobody would have thought to use the name "Peter Brotzmann" and ... CD
Peter Brotzmann & Hamid Drake
Dried Rat-Dog
A record that seemed to open the music of Peter Brotzmann up for a whole new generation of listeners – in part because it features the European legend on an American label that got him some of the widest circulation he'd enjoyed here in years – and also in part because drummer Hamid ... CD
DKV Trio
CD...$9.99 13.99 (CD...$7.99)
When tenor player Ken Vandermark moved to Chicago in the early 90s, his presence began a set of ripples that ran through the city's jazz scene, and left traces that continue to transform the city to this day! One of those ripples became the DKV trio – a brilliant ensemble featuring ... CD
Fred Anderson Quartet
The first new studio recording by tenorist Fred Anderson since 1980 – and a set that shows just how much he'd grown in the intervening years! Here, Fred's newly alive with a younger Chicago group – a great quartet with Jim Baker on piano, Harrison Baker on bass, and Hamid Drake on ... CD
Excellent work from the trio of Ken Vandermark, Hamid Drake, and Kent Kessler! The 2CD set features tracks from two different live shows – one recorded in Rochester, the other in Kalamazoo, both during the group's 2001 tour of the US. Vandermark is ever-brilliant – still growing ... CD
Peter Brotzmann Chicago Tentet + 2
Short Visit To Nowhere
A set that's a bit of a companion to the Brotzmann Chicago Tentet album Broken English – as it was recorded with the same lineup, on the same days – but a record that's also got a very different vibe of its own, thanks to the never-ending imagination of all the members of the group! As ... CD
Evan Parker & Joe McPhee
Chicago Tenor Duets
Two legendary tenorists, coming together here in a record that's one of the most striking from both players at the time – a real return to the spare space of some of Joe McPhee's earliest albums, and some of the sharper edges that Evan Parker wasn't always giving us in the 90s! The setting ... CD
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Corporate tax and the EU court
Taxing judgments
Court rulings are forcing the pace of EU tax harmonisation
Finance & economicsAug 28th 2004 edition
WHILE European Union governments do their best to avoid harmonising taxation, the EU's court of justice is busy doing it for them. Repeatedly, the court has ruled against national tax laws that discriminate between EU citizens on grounds of nationality, or hinder them setting up in other EU countries. Because these rulings also apply to companies, the effect has been to force governments to begin to alter, and in effect harmonise, tax laws.
Sometimes the result is to hit purely local companies with the same rules as multinationals. Thus, in Britain, transfer prices of goods or services between a London head office and its subsidiary in, say, Dover, used to escape tax rules that applied if the subsidiary were in Calais. Now, to pre-empt a hostile EU ruling, the law has been altered, for all but smallish firms, to catch purely British transactions too.
Much the same has happened with rules on “thin capitalisation”. This is the term used when a multinational finances its subsidiary in a high-tax country with debt, rather than equity, and charges a fat rate of interest. This shifts profit from the subsidiary to the parent, and high-tax countries naturally had rules against it.
Germany was one such. Its taxmen refused to allow as an expense all the interest paid by the German subsidiary of a Dutch company, Lankhorst-Hohorst, to its parent. The Dutch went to the EU court, arguing that had both parent and subsidiary been German, the interest would have been allowed in full. In late 2002, they won. Numerous companies in Britain then launched a group action to reclaim tax they had previously paid. Germany and Britain have now altered their “thin cap” rules so that they apply to purely local firms and multinationals alike.
The Dutch government lost a similar case last September. Bosal Holdings, a Dutch car-parts firm, had set up subsidiaries in other EU countries. Could it charge the finance costs as an expense? No, said Dutch law, only for subsidiaries in the Netherlands. Wrong, said the EU court, and the Dutch had to alter their rules.
In these cases, the taxmen have hung on to their revenues by being tough to all alike. But what if Marks & Spencer, a British retailing group, wins its challenge to a law that prevents it offsetting its French subsidiary's losses against group profits, as it could have done if the loss had been made in Britain? An EU ruling is due soon, and M&S hopes to gain at least £30m ($55m). A raft of multinationals have brought a group action in Britain. It could cost the state billions. Yet changing the law to deny offset even for local losses would be a giant step.
Dividends too are at issue. Hoechst, a German chemical group now merged into Aventis, in 2000 won a challenge to Britain's “advance” tax on dividends from its subsidiary there. There is a new case from Finland, whose law gives shareholders credit for Finnish, but only Finnish, corporation tax paid by the company. Here too the taxmen can expect to lose.
The real Europe-wide stinger, though, is the de Lasteyrie case, brought by a Frenchman who moved to Belgium. In French law, this meant he realised certain capital gains (though he had not sold the shares concerned) and must pay tax. No, he argued, that limits my freedom to set up in another EU country. Last March, the court ruled for him. The European Commission promptly said it would sue Germany if a similar German “exit tax” were not amended.
Of the 15 “old” EU countries, 12 have exit taxes. All are probably illegal. And that applies to firms as well as to individuals. In sum, any EU firm will soon be free—at least in tax terms—to shift to some low-tax EU country: Ireland, say, with its 12.5% corporate-tax rate, as against Germany's 38% or France's 34%. No wonder those two high-taxers are keen on harmonising corporation tax—at some level, that is, nearer their own.
This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline "Taxing judgments"
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Meridian Media Resource Center
Journalists, dealers and distributors can now download hi-res images, data 24/7
Meridian Audio is pleased to announce a new service for journalists, dealers and distributors who need up to date information on, and above all high-resolution images of, Meridian products.
The new Meridian Media Centre server is available via the Web or via FTP (preferred for large files). To begin using the server, point a web browser at:
http://greatcircle.meridian-audio.ltd.uk/ and follow the instructions.
The server contents are broken down into a number of sections, including Product Images, Room Images (photos of rooms with Meridian installations), Logos, Press releases, Data Sheets, and a special password-protected area for dealers and distributors containing advertising artwork, presentations and other information. Each area is accessed from a simple set of buttons.
Each of the photographic areas include high-resolution CMYK TIFF files ideal for features, magazine covers and advertising applications, plus large and small JPEGs for a variety of other applications. Under development is an ‘Imagebank’ preview system, where the images can be viewed as thumbnails or previews, making it easy to choose a file to download. This is currently being tested.
In addition to hi-res images, the server contains the latest versions of data sheets for current products, plus press releases and other useful information.
The availability of the server means that there will no longer be a need to wait while we supply a special CD-ROM, and you won’t have to put up with whatever resolution images the maximum file size of your email system allows. Instead you can download what you need, when you want. We can also advise you on a suitable image for a particular purpose and email you a link to it.
For more details, visit the site or email Richard Elen, Meridian Creative Services, at relen@meridian.co.uk.
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Meridian Audio Limited is based in Huntingdon, near Cambridge, UK, and was founded in 1977 by Allen Boothroyd and Robert Stuart. With a 25-year history of innovation and development of the highest quality consumer audio systems, the award-winning company is widely recognized as a world leader in digital and analog audio reproduction. Meridian developed the world’s first audiophile CD player, the world’s first consumer digital surround controller, developed the MLP lossless packing systems mandated for use in DVD-Audio, and is the only UK audio hardware manufacturer to be a member of the DVD Forum. The company’s optical disc players, DSP-based loudspeakers and Digital Theatre systems are unique in the industry, maintaining a super-quality digital audio signal throughout the path from the studio to the amplifier, and using digital signal processing to generate advanced crossover characteristics that would be impossible with conventional passive analogue systems.
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EEA awarded for its ...
EEA awarded for its contribution to environment policy
News Published 28 May 2009 Last modified 21 Jun 2016
Topics: Policy instruments Biodiversity — Ecosystems
The European Environment Agency yesterday received the WWF award for Conservation Merit 2009. The award is given in recognition of long-standing commitment to local, grassroots conservation. The Agency was presented the award in recognition of its consistent excellence in collecting, analysing, interpreting and communicating environmental data to improve decision making in Europe and globally.
Links: WWF International
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CATEGORY: Help Articles
Design Studio Overview
The Design Studio contains all of the messages that have been previously created using any of the six message creation methods available on e-shot™.
Five of them will be explored here, with Drag & Drop being covered in its own section, as it's the only detailed, graphical email creation method that doesn't need prerequisite in-depth technical knowledge at some point in the message creation process.
These message creation methods consist of:
HTML Upload
Dynamic HTML Upload
Each message creation method is focused at users of different technical abilities, and the level of complexity or creative input required to produce a message.
The Design Studio also allows access to email testing, and bolt-on packages such as Forensics.
As a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) platform, the HTML Editor requires far more creative input from the user in order to create a finished message. It is primarily focused at users somewhere in between the technical understanding of the Template Wizard and the HTML Upload methods.
With a toolbar comprising of various different tools and features, such as standard font controls, an Image Manager, hyperlinking and tables, the HTML Editor is an incredibly comprehensive tool for creating, editing and designing messages.
As suggested above, the HTML Editor can utilise a template that has been installed by the support team during account creation (depending on the terms of the account), or additional templates purchased during the lifetime of the e-shot account. Once the Initial Settings and main HTML Editor steps have been completed, very similarly to the Drag & Drop design method, the HTML Editor does require the user to complete several other steps in order to flag their message as ready to be sent.
These include a link validation process, giving feedback to the user of any broken links (miss-spelt URLs, landing pages that aren’t currently live etc.), as well as a plain text screen, where the system automatically generates a plain text counterpart directly from the contents entered into the editor.
These steps are useful for pre-send testing, and ensures that users on older devices/plain text only setups receive a legible version of your message.
The user is required to have a pre-written HTML document that’s effectively regarded as a ready-to-send final product, therefore the HTML Upload method is the most technically demanding message creation method available on the system. It is primarily focused at clients who are of a marketing or technical background, or those that have been supplied their HTML file, or URL, by a third party.
After uploading their HTML document, the user will be shown a list of all the links present in the email and whether each responds appropriately. The user is given the opportunity of adding friendly names to these links, in order to make their reporting of the campaign more efficient, by easily identifiable links.
Following this stage, the user is then able to amend their plain text alternative message, which is sent out in tandem as a fall back, in the event of the recipient not being able to view HTML emails.
The simplest of the message creation methods, Plain Text allows the user to enter their content into a text field on the user interface. No tables, fonts, colours or images offered in the HTML Editor are available, as the end outputted email comprises of no HTML code. Although the most lightweight and easily sent/received message type, that's readable by all, it is only possible to identify a Plain Text campaign display, in tandem with a click, so the clicks and displays statics for Plain Text messages in Analytics will always be the same.
This uses fundamentally the same creation process as a traditional HTML Upload, with enhanced functionality suited for regular or automated mailings.
By supplying a static URL, housing an HTML coded page (complying with HTML for Email guidelines) which is updated regularly with content from varying sources, the user can utilise the Scheduler service combined with this creation method to produce newsletters at set intervals that require little or no user input to maintain.
This service differs in two ways from traditional HTML upload.
The user must supply a URL where the dynamic newsletter is hosted. This URL should point to a page that must be coded in accordance to HTML email and should be dynamically updated/fed with content from the users chosen source.
A typical example of this would be a daily set of news articles, or weekly deals that change regularly.
2. When combined with our scheduler, e-shot™ will pull content from this URL 20 minutes before the scheduled time/date frequency. Thus creating an automated, ever changing series of emails to a chosen subscriber list.
The SMS message type offers a fairly simplistic text editor used exclusively with SMS campaigns. The size and cost of the message are governed by the number of characters used and the region it is being sent to. SMS messages are divided into blocks by mobile networks, with the initial block being up to 160 characters long. The end of the second block is reached at 306 characters, while the end of the third block is 459 characters. The maximum number of characters an SMS message can contain is 612 characters, which is 4 blocks. The maximum number of characters to a US number is capped at 160.
In simplistic terms, 1 credit is charged for each block sent to a UK number, while any messages sent to outside the UK are charged at 2 credits per block. The message editor displays a character count and estimated credits figure that dynamically updates as the message is created.
In addition, URL links entered can be shortened and monitored, displaying a bespoke link with your custom link shortening domain to personalise your message.
This tool can be found either from within the Design Studio utilities drop down or through the expanded Designs menu tree. Images can be added or edited from here, ready to be placed into any messages that support images. Right clicking an image and selecting 'Edit in Image Editor' will open Image Editor, as long as the tab/new window is not blocked, where you can resize, crop or otherwise edit your image. Please be advised: Image Editor will only save an image as long as it has no spaces in its filename, and will place the saved image as a duplicate file (will leave the original file untainted) in the same folder as the original, with the name image_dateStamptimeStamp.fileExtension.
Warning: do not delete, move, rename or change any images just after you have sent a live campaign. This will cause the images to disappear or distort from your customers' inboxes, as they're drawn in from where they're stored on the Image Manager, as opposed to being embedded in the message.
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I just watched Dave Chappelle quit stand up. Out in the Comcast Theater in Hartford, Connecticut, shivering in the open air, I can’t think that this is anything else. I felt this coming just five minutes after the silver curtain had dropped dramatically, by which point the former Comedy Central star had barely gotten any jokes out. We all knew it was five minutes because, with an edge in his voice, Chappelle had ticked off the time.
The Oddball "Funny or Die" tour was supposed to be Chappelle’s big return to stand up (again). Shorty after taking the stage—to our massive applause—someone in the front interrupted to ask if he was back for real this time. He answered "Yes." We all cheered.
He had started with some Paula Deen jokes that went over well when he had to stop again. Maybe it was his gratuitous use of the N-word to a mostly White audience. Maybe it was the overpriced beer that, to my amazement, everyone seemed to keep buying. Whatever it was, there was a palpable change. The crowd got rowdier, louder, ruder. Folks started calling out random references to his past work (he informed us that if we ever see him in a Half Baked sequel, that means he's run completely out of money) and, most bizarrely, his 2006 Oprah interview.
After engaging some of the heckling politely, Chappelle had enough. "I’ve been up here a while now and I thought it was me but now I ‘m sure it’s you. There is definitely something wrong with you." he told us. In other words, "shut up and let me perform." Not many did. Finally, he gave up and took his cigarettes and his water and sat on stage.
The crowd got worse. People were booing, jeering. I heard a woman yell something that was drowned out by a guy near me screaming “DAVVVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEEEEEEE” for the umpteenth time. But Dave hears her.
"Times like this, I wonder where Katt Williams is." He sips his water and stares at us meaningfully. There is a hush. The jeers begin again.
When he decided he would not be doing the show, he responded to a voice in the crowd: “I’m going to have to read about this sh*t for months.”
And he will—and none of the reports will be fair. They will include bare facts; At the Hartford show, Dave Chappelle DID sit down and read an excerpt from an audience member’s book. At the Hartford show, Dave Chappelle DID give the crowd the middle finger and tell us that we sucked ("You are booing yourself. I want you to go home and look in the mirror and say 'boo,' that's how I feel about you.")
I doubt many will say the audience deserved it. I doubt they will quote Dave or say that he warned the audience. That he began to discuss a larger, historical issue: the Black entertainer and White consumption.
I’m writing this to be fair: it needs to be written, it needs to be read. It needs to be understood.
Dave Chappelle walked off stage tonight and Black people understand why.
Being in that crowd, a sea of drunk White male faces and seeing Chappelle sit there and be jeered at made me uncomfortable. Heckling isn’t uncommon for comedians but often when a comedian as famous as Chappelle puts their foot down, it is usually respected.
While the racial makeup of the crowd was incidental, the way they treated Chappelle is not. It speaks to a long complicated history: the relationship between the White audience and the Black entertainer. This is a relationship you can easily trace to early minstrel shows, to archetypes of Blacks that still define the roles we’re offered today. We have seen more Black comedians bow to racist tropes, demean themselves—albeit unintentionally—for White audiences.
Chappelle wasn’t having a meltdown. This was a Black artist shrugging the weight of White consumption, deciding when enough was enough. This isn’t the first time Chappelle has done so and it isn’t the first time his behavior has been characterized as a meltdown.
There is a long history of asking African-Americans to endure racism silently; it’s characterized as grace, as strength. Chappelle’s Connecticut audience, made up of largely young White males, demanded a shuck and jive. Men who seemed to have missed the fine satire of the Chappelle show demanded he do characters who, out of the context of the show look more like more racist tropes, than mockery of America’s belief in them.
When he expressed shock at the fact that he’d sat there and been yelled at for so long, people yelled that they'd paid him. They felt paying for a show meant they could verbally harass him, direct him in any tone of voice, as though they’d bought him.
After his first “meltdown,” Chappelle said he left his show because he wasn't sure if he was being laughed with or at. Seeing him walk off that stage last night, I think he’d decided on the answer. They had been missing his message, they weren’t laughing with him. And I'm glad to see that in Connecticut, he had the courage to laugh back.
Lesli-Ann Lewis is a habitual line-stepper and destroyer of norms. Follow her on Twitter @lesellele.
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Wed, 04 Nov, 2020 - 08:20
Trump brands US election process ‘a major fraud’ and calls for voting to stop
US President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House (AP/Evan Vucci)
US President Donald Trump has called the US election results “a major fraud” and vowed to take the process to the Supreme Court.
Mr Trump cried foul over the election results during an appearance before supporters at the White House early on Wednesday morning and made premature claims of victory in several key states.
But there is no evidence of foul play in the cliffhanger and it is unclear exactly what legal action Mr Trump might try to pursue.
Several states allow postal votes to be accepted after polling day, as long as they were postmarked by Tuesday. That includes Pennsylvania, where ballots postmarked by November 3 can be accepted if they arrive up to three days after the election.
Mr Trump suggested those ballots should not be counted. But Mr Biden, briefly appearing in front of supporters in Delaware, urged patience, saying the election “ain’t over until every vote is counted, every ballot is counted”.
Earlier, Mr Trump carried Florida, the nation’s most prized battleground state. The three Northern industrial states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania could now prove crucial in determining who wins the White House.
Four years after Mr Trump became the first Republican in a generation to capture that trio of states, they are again positioned to influence the direction of the presidential election.
Focus has moved to the so-called “rust belt” after Mr Trump carried Florida along with the other crucial swing states of Texas, Iowa and Ohio, where Mr Biden had made a strong play in the final stages of the campaign.
The tight overall contest reflected a deeply polarised nation struggling to respond to the worst health crisis in more than a century, with millions of lost jobs, and a reckoning on racial injustice.
Mr Trump and Mr Biden have spent the better part of this year in a heated fight over how to confront those challenges, and each has argued in apocalyptic terms that his opponent would set the country on a devastating path.
By early on Wednesday, neither candidate had the 270 electoral college votes needed to win.
Mr Biden, briefly appearing in front of supporters in Delaware, urged patience, saying the election “ain’t over until every vote is counted, every ballot is counted”.
“It’s not my place or Donald Trump’s place to declare who’s won this election,” Mr Biden said. “That’s the decision of the American people.”
Millions of voters braved their worries about coronavirus – and some long queues — to turn out in person, joining 102 million fellow Americans who voted days or weeks earlier, a record number that represented 73% of the total vote in the 2016 presidential election.
Early results in several key battleground states were in flux as election officials processed a historically large number of postal votes. Democrats typically outperform Republicans in postal voting, while the Republicans looks to make up ground in polling day turnout. That means the early margins between the candidates could be influenced by which type of votes – early or election day – were being reported by the states.
Mr Biden won several states where Mr Trump sought to compete, including New Hampshire and Minnesota. But Florida was the biggest, fiercely contested battleground on the map, with both campaigns battling over the 29 electoral college votes that went to Mr Trump.
The president adopted Florida as his new home state, wooed its Latino community, particularly Cuban-Americans, and held rallies there incessantly. For his part, Mr Biden deployed his top surrogate – former president Barack Obama – there twice in the campaign’s closing days and benefited from a 100 million US dollar pledge in the state from Michael Bloomberg.
Control of the Senate is at stake, too. Democrats need to net three seats if Mr Biden captures the White House to gain control of all of Washington for the first time in a decade. But Republicans maintained several seats that were considered vulnerable, including in Iowa, Texas and Kansas.
The parties traded a pair of seats in other results. Democratic former Colorado governor John Hickenlooper defeated incumbent senator Cory Gardner, and in Alabama Republican Tommy Tuberville beat senator Doug Jones. The House is expected to remain under Democratic control.
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Sun, 06 Sep, 2020 - 19:39
Call for pub reopening date as draft guidelines revealed
Customer records are to be kept for contact tracing purposes and time slots are limited to one hour and 45 minutes where physical distancing of one metre can be maintained.
New draft guidelines for the reopening of pubs that do not serve food have been welcomed by Cork publicans, who have called on the government to provide a reopening date.
The guidelines, drawn up by Fáilte Ireland and circulated to vintners' groups over the weekend, are broadly the same as those implemented for pubs serving food.
However, time slots are not required where physical distancing of two metres can be “strictly maintained”, under the new guidelines, which also state that physical distancing is required for those from different households.
Speaking to The Echo, Michael O’Donovan, who runs the Castle Inn on South Main Street and is Cork City Chairperson of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, welcomed the new guidelines.
However, he explained that publicans are anxiously awaiting instruction from the government on when they can reopen under these guidelines.
There were reports at the weekend that pubs could reopen by the middle of this month but such suggestions have been described as “overly optimistic” by senior government sources.
Michael O’Donovan of the Castle Inn says publicans are anxiously awaiting instruction from the government on when they can reopen under these guidelines.
“I welcome the publication of these guidelines, which we have been looking for for a long time,” he said.
“The biggest thing now for publicans across Cork and Ireland is getting that date for reopening, to go along with the guidelines.
“We’re all keen and preparing to reopen so we just need that date from the government,” he added.
“The guidelines are an important first part of the jigsaw but they mean little without the date for reopening, the second piece of that jigsaw.”
Pubs that served food were permitted to open earlier this summer but so-called wet pubs have been closed since March, when lockdown guidelines were first implemented.
Mr O’Donovan said the time is right to reopen.
“We have been closed for six months, nearly seven at this stage” he explained. “During that time, we have still had bills to pay including lighting and heating, which will only increase as we enter the winter months.
“In the meantime, we’ve had woeful support from the government and some pubs were given just €64 per week they were closed. That’s not going to do much good when it comes to bills, rent and mortgages.
“It’s crucial now that we get that reopening date as soon as possible.
“The guidelines are all well and good, and it’s great to get them, but the big concern now for publicans is ensuring that we get a firm date for reopening as soon as possible.”
Under the proposed draft guidelines, customers will have to order from their tables and ensure they leave pubs by 11.30pm.
Meanwhile, groups are to be limited to a maximum of six people from no more than three households and publicans will be required to record the name and number of the lead person in the group as well as arrival times.
The guidelines also state that employees working behind the bar should maintain a distance of two metres where “reasonably possible”, that straws should be individually wrapped and drink decorations kept to a minimum.
Meanwhile, it is also stated that customers must remain seated when using the smoking area of pub premises.
Publicans have been advised to organise the cleaning of beer lines ahead of reopening, as a “notice period may be required by breweries or suppliers”.
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Tue, 05 Nov, 2019 - 09:46
Cork On Ice to move to a new location
Cork On Ice will now take place at Centre Park Road (at the Live at the Marquee site).
Running from Friday, November 22 until Sunday, January 26 the rink will re-locate this year from Mahon Point to Centre Park Road (at the Live at the Marquee site).
Labour local area representative in the Blackrock Mahon area, Peter Horgan, has called for a detailed traffic management plan for Cork On Ice in the new location.
"Residents In Ballintemple are holding their breath in anticipation of a deluge of traffic this winter," said Mr Horgan.
"When it was at Mahon Point it worked well with access on public transport and cars from the link.
"We must have a similar traffic management to that of Live at the Marquee with set down and traffic diverted away from the village, which is already choking with congestion.
"Public transport enhancements must be provided in such a plan also.
"I hope it is a success but it cannot make a profit off the misery of residents who were not expecting such another event this year."
In response to this, Bill Cremin, Director of Cool Running Events issued a statement saying:
"We understand Peter Horgan’s concern re increased traffic with our new location to Centre Park Road, at the Live at the Marquee site and would like to address his concern directly.
"Traffic Management is very important to us as well as ensuring that there is no inconvenience to residents in the area.
"Having been running these seasonal events for over 12 years we experience a definite Traffic Pattern year after year, that we know will have little or no impact on the surrounding areas.
"Even with full capacity on the ice rink, this is on average just 70 car visits and there is car parking space on site for more than double that."
Mr Cremin continued:
"Cork on Ice is very different from the typical events held at the Live at the Marquee site, as everyone has set times to visit throughout the day and do not all come in at once.
"Also our peak times are at the weekends and holidays when schools and offices are closed and commuter traffic is very low.
"Finally feedback from our customers booking this year is really positive.
"They are delighted that we are now located within walking distance of the city centre - so some are planning not to even take the car at all."
The new location for Cork On Ice Pic: Larry Cummins
Since opening in 2007, Cork On Ice has seen over 350,000 customers attend, many of which make it a Christmas tradition each year.
With a large main rink, a separate smaller rink and a variety of events throughout the season (e.g. The Penguin Club, Skate with Santa and Student Nights) the attraction has a wide ranging appeal.
Early bird tickets are currently on sale for €9 from https://www.iceskating.ie/book-now/venue/cork-on-ice/
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Thu, 22 Jun, 2017 - 12:02
2017 Cork Rose to be selected on Saturday
A Group of Cork Rose contestants attending reception at Curraheen Park. Included are Meabh McManamon, Activity Days.ie, Blarney; Aisling O’Leary, Silk Peaches, Kerry Pike; Clodagh Archer, Omah Printing, Doughcloyne; Emma Justice, Deerpark Motors, Charleville; Ashling O’Connor, Core Health and Beauty, Mitchelstown; Pamela Kiely, Oriel Hotel, Ballincollig; Louisa Dempsey, McCarthy’s Pharmacy, Charleville, and Siobhán McCarthy, Maritime Hotel, Bantry. Picture: Mike English
Grainne McGuinness
Cork’s representative at this year’s Rose of Tralee competition will be announced this Saturday night at an event in the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs.
Fifty-one young women are vying for the honour of wearing the Cork sash at the festival in August.
Since June 9, the group has been attending events around the county, taking in everything from horse-racing to whiskey-tasting. Coordinator Denis Griffin said they were hugely grateful to all their sponsors.
An evening at Curraheen Park Greyhound Stadium on June 9 was followed by a hectic day on June 10. The Rose entrants were taken on a tour of the Jameson Experience before visiting Mahon Point and Cork Airport.
This was followed by a number of stops around west Cork, culminating in the Cork Rose dinner at the Celtic Ross hotel in Rosscarbery.
The women fitted in a cruise around Kinsale harbour on the way back to the city before finishing the evening with a reception at the Secret Garden.
They spent June 18 at Mallow Racecourse, accompanied by 2016 Cork Rose Denise Collins and the judges.
Two of the judges making the decision are former Roses themselves. Deborah Barrett represented Cork in 2005 while Síle Ní Dheargáin was the Kerry Rose in 2011. Completing the three-person judging panel is Eugene Sheehy, who acted as an Escort at the 2014 Rose of Tralee Festival.
Mr Griffin explained the judges will have met the entrants several times in recent weeks.
“They were at the races with them, plus each entrant will have had an individual interview. There will also be group interviews, where seven or eight entrants will meet with the judges who will watch them interact as they discuss a variety of topics.” And what to expect on Friday and Saturday night? “It will be exactly like what you see on TV at the Rose of Tralee but without the cameras.” Ollie Turner of Galway Bay FM will interview the entrants and tickets will be on sale at the door.
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Cobh Wanderers gear up for hectic schedule after cup final heartbreak
Aidan Roche of Liffey Wanderers celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Cobh Wanderers. Picture: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
Noel Spillane
COBH WANDERERS have got to overcome the disappointment and heartbreak of a cruel FAI Intermediate Cup final defeat to Liffey Wanderers in a hurry as they face into a hectic schedule of fixtures kicking off against Midleton in the Beamish Cup tonight.
Michael Deasy’s side in their first ever Intermediate Cup decider at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday last lost out in a sudden death penalty shoot-out by 5-4 after the team were tried at 2-2 at the end of extra-time.
Cobh, in a chase for the MSL Premier Division title, have Midleton tonight in another knock-out competition before they complete their league campaign with big games against Douglas Hall, Avondale United and UCC.
“We have a very busy schedule of games coming up with a Beamish Cup semi-final at home against Midleton tonight and we have three league games to go, and if win all three, we will be league champions so we have an awful lot to play for yet this season.
“We have Douglas Hall on Thursday night in the league and then Avondale on Sunday morning and we finish up with a game against UCC on the either Wednesday or Thursday night week. It’s crazy catch up stuff but we will get on with it,” said Deasy who has led the club to two successive promotions.
“I don’t envisage any problems in getting the lads up for these games and we will give it our best shot as we always do. It was a great day out for everyone connected Cobh Wanderers at the Aviva Stadium over the weekend but we have got to pick ourselves up now and kick on for what’s left of our season,” added Deasy who won two Intermediate Cup medals himself as a centre-forward with Rockmount.
“I said after the game that football can be cruel at times and it certainly was to us on Saturday last in Dublin. It was one of those days but fair play to our fans and supporters I think they sucked that ball into the net twice for us at crucial times in the game and they were unbelievable.
“Three years ago, Cobh Wanderers didn’t have a senior team and here we are in the national stadium. It was disappointing to lose out in the final and the lads were understandably a bit down over the weekend but I think this will only whet the appetite for us to get back to the Aviva Stadium next year.
We will be back and I am convinced of that because of the quality and the character we have in this squad and we will have our day in the spotlight,” he told me.
“John Meade having to go off with a groin strain after just 20 minutes didn’t help us either though Eddie Nolan did very well in his place. John was struggling with the injury all week and he had physio every day in the lead up to the final.
I felt we were the better team on the day even though they led twice but the first goal was very much against the run of play. We were very unlucky to lose it and we all know that but then when it goes to penalties it just becomes a lottery in the end,” added Deasy who plans to get the best out of his players on the run in to the Munster Senior League season.
And who'd bet against them?
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Should we tell our children of this evil in our midst, or not?
If we, as adults and parents, along with political leaders and religious leaders from around the globe, cannot comprehend the barbarity of such an act, what hope an eight-year-old? asks John Dolan in his weekly column
Members of the public observe a national minute's silence in remembrance of all those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena attack, on May 25, 2017 in Manchester, England. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
BY JOHN DOLAN
BEING an early riser, I got wind of the true horror of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack before most of my friends and family who live in and around that city.
My first reaction on Tuesday morning was to scan my social media networks to ensure none of them had been caught up in the carnage.
It was a short-lived relief to find all were safe, because the images of people missing then began to appear and then the victims of the suicide bombing began to be named, one by one.
I may not have known these people, but it was dreadful to imagine the agonies of the bereaved and to think of such innocent young lives being snuffed out in a split second.
We think we are immune to the appalling acts of ISIS, but when one man adorns himself with a crude bomb and deliberately targets young children exiting a pop concert, you struggle for words to attach to such evil and hatred.
Throughout the week, newspapers, TV, radio and social media have documented the terrors of that night, and the consequences.
Of course, we cannot censor such appalling news, but one comment from a friend and mother who lives near Manchester on Tuesday morning did stop me in my tracks.
“I shouldn’t have to be explaining to my eight-year-old what a suicide bomber is,” said my friend, whose sister had been at the concert with her daughter, “my son is watching the news not understanding why someone would do that, just like the rest of us.”
This wake-up call to a wide-eyed child’s innocence, at eight — the stark message that the world can be a bad and dangerous place for us all — is just one of the consequences of such a terrorist act.
If we, as adults and parents, along with political leaders and religious leaders from around the globe, cannot comprehend the barbarity of such an act, what hope an eight-year-old?
And, furthermore, what damage is being done to the young generations across the west by these regular attacks on our way of life, as they dominate our media streams? To them, life must appear cheap, and evil must be all around us.
Will these children grow up fearful or resentful as a result?
If they do, who could blame them?
It’s true that young people are extremely resilient and have an innate ability to move on from such worrying experiences without properly processing them.
But I’m sure there were millions of parents, me included, across Ireland, Britain and elsewhere this week, who could only look on as their children heard stories about the Manchester atrocity, and the fact that young people their age were deliberately targeted.
What are we meant to do?
Our media can’t stop reporting it — ISIS would see that as a victory, and such democratic pillars as freedom of speech are part of the reason that vile organisation hates us so much.
Even if we blocked TV or social media, the children would only pick up the news second hand at school.
Many psychologists tell us we ought to talk these things through with children, to allow them to register them mentally and then move on.
But that is very hard when both adult and child keep coming back to the same basic question — why did this person commit this murderous act? — and neither can begin to comprehend the answer.
There is no easy solution, save to hope that the youngsters who see such scenes of terror in the media, also see the amazing displays of inner strength and unity that such tragedy brings.
Once again this week, we looked on as a city showed remarkable strength in the face of awful adversity.
Just like in Paris, Nice, Berlin, Orlando, and other cities targeted by ISIS in recent times, Manchester and its people found themselves under the spotlight — and the reaction of all was to shine out as a beacon of hope and defiance.
The rallying cries for help — for everything from taxis to blood — met with an overwhelming response, and we all realise that this would be the case in any town or city here in Ireland too.
Evil may have briefly trumped good on Monday night, but good was all around Manchester this week.
And the message was remarkably calm and measured, given the circumstances: We will get through this, the terrorists must never, ever be allowed to win.
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You may know Jean as the main presenter here at Doris Visits, but on sea days in costume, she performs her one-woman show, Royal Mistresses. It is a show which she has played all over the UK at conferences and women’s guilds, all over the world on ships, and on Broadway! Jean is regularly seen on the Aurora, the Azura, the Ventura and the Britannia, and yes, that is Francis Rossi and the late Rick Parfitt she is with in the sun! P&O took her to Fiji on the Arcadia to talk about the movie she made with Status Quo there.
On some ships she is in the large theatre during the day, on other ships, she is in the classical part of the program in the smaller venue before dinner and it is purely performance, no additional film or powerpoint description of the people she depicts, as she does during the day. Jean has made over 300 films for us here at Doris Visits and does not seem to want to stop travelling. Here are a few but you must know them if you are a cruiser.
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Well, not only does she have to return back to land to appear in theatres and at luncheons with her own one-woman show, but she is about to become a grandmother. Jean plays the part of various Royal Mistresses from Nel Gwynne to Lillie Langtry, to Mary Robinson to Queen Adelaide talking about Dorothy Jordan.
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Jean Heard is an actress who has been in the entertainment industry for over 35 years and is the Cruise Doris Visits main presenter. She was voted Best Actress in a soap twice in New York, on the US public voting site We Love Soaps. Movies include Bula Quo with the rock legends Status quo. She still does the Saturday Times crossword with Francis Rossi every week… that is a good question to catch her with on her Q&A
Jean has certainly has played the end of the pier like many great acts, she has appeared with Jimmy Tarbuck and Cilla Black, appeared on the Paul Daniels Show and Bruce Forsythe Show as well as on the West End stage in No Sex Please We’re British. Her credits also include the firm favourite Joseph and The Amazing Technicolour Dreamboat which she did for a year in its first-ever national tour. Jean’s own production Mutton was highly acclaimed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Jean has acted alongside Oscar-winning Mark Rylance in the BBC film Grass Arena as well as Status Quo in their romp Bula Quo set in Fiji. Her other film credits include The Scarlet Tunic with the late Lynda Bellingham as well as Jack Shepherd, Simon Callow, Jean-Marc Barr (from The Big Blue) and Emma Fielding. She also starred alongside Billy Murray in Freight and Graham Cole (The Bill) in the children’s film Mystical Christmas (The Usual Children). Jean’s television credits run from Grange Hill to The Bill and the award-winning Ch5 series Harry and Cosh. Doris stems from the drama series Shades Of Bad which hit as high as number 2 in the USA/World online Soap chart and twice she has been voted ‘Best Actress’ in the USA.
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Jean’s one-woman show can be booked for private functions via Jennie Storr at the Speaker’s Agency. Jean can either do a powerpoint presentation of the background on a Mistress followed by a 20-minute monologue in character and costume of Nell Gwynn, Mary Robinson, Queen Adelaide talking about Dorothy Jordan, Lillie Langtry, the early years or Lillie Langtry the later years. Or a combination of monologues (all about 20 minutes) of any of the characters. She has two forty five minute shows for cruise ships.
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Gotham: Everyone Has a Cobblepot
by Aaron Studer
Oswald: “Five minutes with the files and a favor from Jim Gordon? Done!”
I never would have thought that Gotham would attempt to deliver an equally-as-superb sequel to ‘Welcome Back, Jim Gordon’. And if I’m being honest, ‘Everyone Has a Cobblepot’ isn’t quite equally as superb, but holy moly, does it come close!
To put a neat little bow on it, ‘Everyone Has a Cobblepot’ has it all. It’s got a Penguin team-up, deception, corruption, good twists, detectives doing detective work, Harvey Dent, a creepy house, creepy old people, creepy girl, and creepy music to accompany it all.
Gordon learns that Flass, the corrupt cop he took down in ‘Welcome Back, Jim Gordon’, has been cleared of all charges and is now being backed by Commissioner Loeb to become head of the police union. Naturally, this doesn’t sit right at all with Gordon and he becomes determined to find something, anything, he can use as leverage on Loeb in order to change his mind – even if he’s the only cop willing to do so.
I mentioned once how ‘Welcome Back, Jim Gordon’ didn’t stay coy in its many references and allusions to Batman: Year One. In ‘Everyone Has a Cobblepot’, not only do those allusions persist, but there’s a nice modicum of Batman: The Long Halloween shining through here as well. In the latter, Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent made an agreement that they would employ whatever means necessary to bring down organized crime, so long as they bent the law instead of breaking it. Bats is a no-show for this episode unfortunately, but seeing Gordon and Dent team up again, using a few less-than-ethical means to get information out of their targets, was a delight, and I think they’re another pair that works really well off of each other. It isn’t long before Gordon convinces Bullock that this is a war worth waging, and Bullock gets it on all the action.
In any other show, characters as polarizing as Gordon and Bullock might have remained at each other’s throat until the curtain call of the season, clashing with morality and ethics, kicking and screaming all the way. What I appreciate about Gotham is how much they want to progress Gordon and Bullock’s working relationship in the opposite direction. By the end of this episode, Bullock is learning more and more that Gordon being Mr. Goody Two-Shoes has its perks, and in this case, Gordon’s war against Loeb (and subsequently learning that Loeb has a daughter locked away who is guilty of murdering her mother) won him the privilege of destroying everything Loeb could potentially use as leverage against Bullock in the future, meaning that for now, Bullock can breathe a little easier at the precinct.
Elsewhere in the city, Bruce watches over Alfred’s slow recovery after his near-death experience. A concerned Selina drops by and seemingly is looking to amend her relationship with Bruce. Still intent on figuring out just who is conducting shady shenanigans within his company, Bruce quietly rebuffs Selina’s offer to help him avenge Alfred. Whether this is because Bruce is still hurt over Selina’s rejection in the past, or because he wants her safe and to not end up like Alfred, I’m afraid I’m not sure. I do like the parallel though between Bruce and Gordon in this episode, that despite everyone else around them saying they’re out of their depth and in over their head for trying to solve one case, they still have the will and guts to basically say “screw that noise, I’m gonna solve it anyway.” I know that sounds like a big ‘well duh’ when we think about what mindsets go into being a hero, but I think Gotham does a well enough job of not being too unsubtle about the fact that Bruce and Gordon are going to go far in this city’s legacy.
Meanwhile, after a much-anticipated buildup, Fish finally is met face-to-face by the Dollmaker. Oh sorry, actually, Gotham is going the extra mile to call him Francis Dulmacher. Because play-on-words.
In a series soon to be showcasing a man dressed in green spandex with question marks plastered all over, a man with physical features that all seem to resemble those seen on a penguin, and a boy that grows up to wear the outline of a bat on his chest, is it really so bad, Gotham, to show that there’s a dude out there, a dude who steals people’s organs and mixes-and-matches limbs, who appropriately has taken on the moniker of ‘Dollmaker’?
Anyway, I will say though that it makes for an interesting dynamic to have Fish play against such an eerie and unwavering character as Dulmacher, played brilliantly by Colm Feore. I think the actor has had his fair share of stellar performances (House of Cards, Chicago, Thor, 24) and his presence here spices things up for Fish’s subplot. The character actually gives me something compelling to watch whenever Fish’s subplot rolls around. Fish spends a majority of her time this week attempting to negotiate a new deal with Dulmacher and essentially become his latest subordinate. Unfortunately for Dulmacher’s prisoners, this means that if Fish wins over his trust, she’s going to have to convince the inmates to relinquish their hostage and try to ease off the animosity for the guards harvesting their organs. Pretty reasonable request.
All the inmates have my sincerest sympathy though for being double-crossed by Fish like that. Fish claims that if any group, any organization whatsoever is to survive, it must be built on trust, but I’m afraid I don’t buy that at all when it’s coming from her. It’s been pretty clear since day one of this series that Fish is really only out to save her own skin, and she’ll throw anyone under the bus if need be. I already can’t help but theorize as to how she’s going to hoodwink Dulmacher and make her return to Gotham by the season finale, because it’s that obvious. For all her hatred of Oswald, the thing that, for the time being at least, will separate her and Oswald is that Oswald has people in his life he’s willing to stick his neck out for. His mother no doubt, and I have a sneaking suspicion that Jim Gordon too falls into that category.
How long that buddy-buddy relationship with Gordon will last is something else though. I seem to recall Oswald once telling Gordon that friends don’t owe friends favors. That was also in ‘Welcome Back, Jim Gordon’ I believe. In this episode, however, Oswald seems to have gone back on that statement, and this time, now wants a favor down the road from Gordon in exchange for giving up some juicy tidbits about Loeb. Part of me wants to think that Oswald’s just getting a little cranky at Gordon for giving him the cold shoulder lately instead of this just being a case where the writer (it’s the same writer for both episodes) contradicted themselves accidentally.
In the end, Gordon does win his battle against Loeb and Flass (I was honestly surprised at how quickly Loeb budged in the end though) and even takes over from Flass to become a prime candidate for being elected president of the police union. Bullock warns Gordon that even though he may think that all the good things he does can make up for one bad mistake, it will never truly be enough to put Gordon at ease. That’s some ominous foreshadowing if I ever heard it, leading me to add to my list of zany speculations the possibility that someone might get to Gordon and corrupt him quite heavily by the end of Season One’s finale…
• True character development is someone saying that Oswald looks like a bird and him not getting all riled up because of it.
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PRESS RELEASE: DowntownDC BID Unveils ‘Downtown 2027-Vision for the Future’
Tues. December 12, 2017
The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) on Dec. 11 unveiled “Downtown 2027: Vision for the Future,” a bold 10-year plan to put downtown on track for continued success and further growth over the next decade.
As the DowntownDC BID organization prepared in 2017 to enter its third decade of operations, staff met with key stakeholders, public and private sector experts and others to discuss the future of downtown. Out of that research, the BID developed assessments and recommendations focused on four key areas: the public realm, human services, transportation and economic development.
“Downtown in 2027 should be a place where experience is world-class, our most vulnerable residents are properly and humanely supported, public spaces are clean, safe and inviting and downtown’s diversity is reflected in its business, residents, entertainment and price-points,” said DowntownDC BID President & CEO Neil Albert. “We welcome our stakeholders and partners to join us in the effort to achieve these tangible goals and solidify downtown’s reputation in the District, the region and the world.”
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The Strategies for the Future outlined in the report are not limited to the BID’s operations or the BID’s 138-block boundary but they extend beyond the organization and the geographic area to the larger downtown and to the public, private and civic partners required for lasting success.
Key Strategies for the Future include:
Improving Metrorail service and securing a dedicated funding source
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You are at:Home»News»Ferries and Cruises»Further hybrid ferry orders for Holland Shipyards
By Lawrence Butcher on January 13, 2021 Ferries and Cruises, Vessel Build and Maintenance
After delivering hybrid ferry Gaarden in July 2020 and the fully electric ferry Düsternbrook, which will enter operations early this year, Holland Shipyards Group has signed a contract to build three additional hybrid vessels for Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel (SFK).
The design of the three additional vessels will follow that of the Gaarden. The ferries will measure 32.40m by 8.80m and will be equipped with a hybrid drivetrain that can be powered by either generators or a battery-based energy storage system (ESS). The first two ferries will be delivered in February and May 2022 and the last in early 2026.
“Holland shipyards successfully prevailed in a European tender among 12 other shipyards. The contract included four ferries but was split into a prototype and an option of three additional vessels. Since the Gaarden has been in service for several months and fulfilled her duties, Schlepp- und Fährgesellschaft Kiel is confident to extend the contract as originally intended,” commented Ansgar Stalder, SFK fleet manager.
The vessels are part of an ongoing scheme by SFK to renew its fleet in line with the environmental goals it has set out in collaboration with the city of Kiel, which aims to be CO₂ neutral by 2050 and expects shipping to play a major part in this shift.
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Key Plot Points
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Chapters 1-6: Questions and Answers
Chapters 7-12: Questions and Answers
Chapters 13-18: Questions and Answers
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1. Why does Offred want to recall the games and dances that
were held in the former gymnasium that is now the Rachel and Leah Re-education (Red) Center?
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2. Why are the Handmaid-trainees housed in the gym rather than the classrooms, and why are the cots in the Center set up with space between them?
3. Offred explores the room she has been assigned and discovers that the chandelier has been removed, the window glass is shatterproof, and the window only opens halfway.
Why have these measures been taken?
4. What clothing is worn by the Handmaids and by the Marthas, and why are these outfits so important to the regime?
5. What does Offred remember of the Commander's Wife from the past, and why does Atwood choose to make this Wife a person who was famous in the time before the revolution?
6. Why does Serena Joy spend all of her time gardening and knitting scarves for the soldiers, and why is Offred envious of these pastimes?
7. Why does Offred fear that Nick is a spy? What would he be spying on?
8. Since Gilead is a fundamentalist Christian regime, why would the Baptists rebel against it?
9. Why are all the words banished from store signs? Why are Handmaids forbidden to read and write?
10. Why might Gilead have shipped most of its older women to the Colonies?
1. Offred recalls the games and dances to keep her memories of the past alive. Remembering serves as both an act of rebellion against Gilead and a way for her to maintain her sense of selfhood and sanity. She can easily recall the yearning teenager she once was, someone who looked forward to leaving home and starting her own independent life, because having been reduced by the Gilead regime to the status of a helpless child, she again yearns for independence.
2. The Handmaid-trainees are forbidden to talk with each other; it is far easier to enforce this rule if they live in a single dormitory room. It would be impossible to monitor them with the same strictness if they were housed six or eight to a room. There are spaces between the cots to further ensure their silence and their obedience, but the women still manage to communicate by touching each other's hands across space, lipreading, and exchanging their names.
3. The alterations have been made to the room to keep a Handmaid from attempting an escape through suicide. That these precautions are automatically taken suggests the unhappy existence of the Handmaids since many of them must have resorted to this desperate measure.
4. The Handmaids are dressed in red, ankle-length dresses, red gloves, and red shoes. They wear white wings around their faces that limit their perspective and prevent them from being seen by others. The Marthas wear long, dull green dresses without the white wings; nobody cares if their faces are seen. Since the Handmaids and Marthas are servants of the state, their clothing must reflect their status. Most totalitarian societies put their people, even children, in uniforms to remind them of where their primary allegiance should be. This also serves to prompt children to inform on their parents, their siblings, and their friends, an important part of totalitarianism.
5. Offred recalls that the Commander's Wife was formerly Serena Joy—a television Gospel singer and later a critic of the American way of life. This realization suggests to Offred that her new situation might be worse than her previous two. That Serena Joy once had a career and fame makes her position as a Wife all the more ironic. Having railed against the values of American life, and promoted the values that Gilead goes on to adopt, she finds herself almost as much a prisoner of those values as any Handmaid is. Besides, just as with Serena Joy's husband, the Commander, Atwood wants to show how the initiators of Gilead are having to cope with the new regime. From top to bottom, Gilead is one giant prison.
6. Having led a very active life before the revolution, Serena Joy is reduced to just two things: gardening and knitting. By giving her arthritis as well, Atwood seems to be saying this once-powerful woman has stripped herself of all that power and now leads a pitifully narrow life. She knits useless scarves just to pass the time, in a small way killing the emptiness of her life. Offred envies these pastimes because they remind her of hobbies she had in the past and also because her present life is filled with meaningless waiting.
7. Nick's cockiness, his whistling, and the wink he gives Offred all add up to his being someone who doesn't fit what he is supposed to be. Since in Gilead everyone must fit in, Offred naturally thinks Nick is more than he appears, so he must be suspect. Gilead is full of informers; Handmaid-trainees are encouraged in this. Offred quite naturally would think he is spying on her, even though there is little reason for Gilead to assign a spy to her, simply because it teems with paranoia, as do all dictatorships.
8. While it is possible that conservative Baptists might have supported Gilead at the start, it is likely that they would have broken with the regime early on when they saw the way the Bible was being distorted and rewritten, and perhaps for other reasons as well. There is no worse enemy than one who has been betrayed, and Gilead is a betrayer of conservative Christianity. For the regime, religion is only a means to achieve power. The Bible is merely a weapon in their hands to keep people in line, and they feel free to adapt it to their needs, rather than adapt themselves to it.
9. Handmaid were similar to slaves in the antebellum South. Slave states in the antebellum South forbade the teaching of reading and writing to slaves. Thus, they had no access to subversive writings, such as those of Northern abolitionists, or to any books or journals dealing with freedom and human rights. They could only communicate with fellow slaves by word of mouth, which limited the chance of rebellion and made any concerted uprising impossible. Writing helps one to develop ideas as well as to communicate them. In Gilead, women, and Handmaids especially, are not supposed to
have ideas.
10. Gilead probably has a surplus male population that has to find employment. So it would also have a surplus female population, especially since women are not allowed to hold jobs. Because it regards women as second-class citizens, it can kill two birds with one stone by sending older women to the Colonies: it gets the toxic waste cleaned up and it has thousands fewer mouths to feed from a diminishing stock of food.
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Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) says it is working with relevant stakeholders to implement the 2011 United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Report on Ogoniland in Nigeria.
Ogoniland cleanup
The oil major said in a statement made available to EnviroNews on Thursday, August 6, 2020 that, over the last eight years, it acted on all, and completed most, of the UNEP recommendations addressed specifically to it as operator of the joint venture.
The UNEP report recommended the creation of an Ogoni Trust Fund with $1 billion capital to be co-funded by the Nigerian government, the SPDC JV and other operators in the area.
“The SPDC JV remains fully committed to contributing its share of $900 million over five years to the fund and made $10 million available in 2017 to help set up the Hydrocarbon Pollution and Remediation Project (HYPREP), an agency established by the federal government to lead the clean-up effort,” disclosed SPDC.
The organisation stated that, in 2018, the SPDC JV deposited a further $170 million into the escrow account to fund HYPREP’s activities, to complete its first-year contribution of $180 million.
It added that the SPDC JV in 2019 contributed the next tranche of $180 million, adding that, at the end of 2019, the total contribution made was $360 million which it noted represents the full amount due for the two years.
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“SPDC continues to work with the Bodo community and others to clean up areas affected by two operational spills in 2008. A memorandum of understanding granting SPDC access to begin the clean-up was signed in 2015 and two contractors were selected to conduct the clean-up, overseen by an independent project director,” Shell declared.
The clean-up consists of three phases: 1) removal of free phase surface oil, 2) remediation of soil, and 3) planting of mangroves and monitoring.
The removal of surface oil, said Shell, started in September 2017 and was completed in August 2018.
It disclosed that field remediation activities started in November 2019 following a contract procurement process to select remediation contractors.
SPDC further lists actions taken since 2011 on all the recommendations addressed specifically to it as operator to include:
Re-assessed 15 SPDC JV sites mentioned in the UNEP report and remediated further where required with the sites certified by government regulators.
Completed an inventory and physical verification of assets for decommissioning and working with joint venture partners and the FGN to develop a decommissioning plan for these assets.
Completed a comprehensive review of its oil spill response and remediation techniques and made several improvements in line with industry best practices.
Collaborated with the Rivers State Government to deliver water to impacted communities and built water facilities, which are expected to be upgraded as part of HYPREP’s planned activities.
Trained contractors on clean-up and remediation techniques and assigned specialist supervisors to several project sites to ensure effective oversight and compliance.
Continuing to carry out regular aerial monitoring of the JV’s facilities in Ogoniland, including the creeks and pipelines, to identify new incidents or activities (such as theft and sabotage) which may result in environmental damage.
Providing improved public access to information such as Joint Investigation Visit reports and spill incident data via a spill information web site.
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In terms of response to recent spill incidents, the SPDC JV in 2019 remediated 130 sites and 123 certified by Nigerian government regulators, “compared to 116 certified and 45 remediated in 2018”.
It added: “Regardless of the cause, SPDC cleans up and remediates areas impacted by spills that come from its operations. In the case of operational spills, SPDC also pays compensation to communities impacted by the spill. Once the clean-up and remediation are completed, the work is inspected and, if satisfactory, approved and certified by Nigerian government regulators.
“SPDC works with a range of stakeholders in the Niger Delta to build greater trust in spill response and clean-up processes. Local communities take part in the remediation work for operational spills. In certain instances, some non-governmental organisations have also participated in joint investigation visits along with government regulators, SPDC and members of impacted communities to establish the cause and volume of oil spilled.
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“SPDC has also worked with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) since 2012 to enhance remediation techniques and protect biodiversity at sites affected by oil spills in SPDC’s areas of operation in the Niger Delta. This work includes using bioremediation, a process that uses micro-organisms to naturally break down and, ultimately, remove oil contamination.
“In 2019, SPDC and IUCN joined forces on the Niger Delta Biodiversity Technical Advisory Group, which also includes representatives from the Nigerian Conservation Foundation and Wetlands International. The groups will continue to work together to monitor biodiversity recovery of remediated sites. Four sites have been assessed and selected as pilot sites for monitoring. These sites represent three ecosystems in the Niger Delta: land, seasonal swamp and swamp.
“The Niger Delta Panel, an independent scientific advisor, has also provided input on oil spill response and remediation of soil and groundwater contamination. Based on this, SPDC strengthened its approach in this area.”
Niger Delta region Ogoniland clean-up Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) 2020-08-06
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Posted on 04/09/2020 by Brittany
We have great news to share as we near the end of the week!
Last night, the Tallahassee City Commission unanimously enacted protections against "conversion therapy". Tallahassee is now leading the state with the MOST inclusive policy on this issue to date. This is a big victory for our LGBTQ community and an important message to end this barbaric practice of psychologically torturing young people.
In addition to the good news from Tallahassee, we wanted to share a few other ways Equality Florida is connecting and mobilizing the community as we navigate through this global pandemic.
Supporting Each Other and the Community
During the early weeks of the crisis, Equality Florida took immediate action to prioritize the well-being of our team and the community. We cancelled all in-person events, including five large-scale annual fundraisers, even before municipalities began issuing “stay-at-home” orders to help slow the curve of the outbreak. (Our in-person events may be cancelled, but we’re hosting a virtual extravaganza called Equality LIVE! on Sunday, April 26!)
We also launched a survey to check-in on our community and find out how Equality Florida can better serve at this time. With the responses we received, we released our LGBTQ-focused resource hub. This website brings together a comprehensive list of local, state and national COVID-19 support opportunities — including a one-pager on legal protections people (married or unmarried) should consider to protect themselves, their partners, and their children.
Convening LGBTQ Leaders
The LGBTQ community is experiencing a surge in needs and challenges in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these unique issues, Equality Florida convenes a weekly call with 150 LGBTQ leaders from across the state, along with national partners who do work in Florida, to assess the needs of the community, share resources and support each other’s work.
We’ve also launched a series of virtual town halls to provide a space for connection during this time of social-distancing and discuss the impact of COVID-19. Last week, over 90 people joined us for a special International Transgender Day of Visibility virtual event, which provided people with information on the unique challenges facing the transgender and non-binary community during this crisis.
On April 2, Equality Florida held a Virtual Town Hall: Q&A on HIV and COVID-19 with our HIV Project Coordinator, Alejandro Acosta, to answer questions about people living with HIV and the precautions we should consider during this time. A panel of medical experts joined the chat during our town hall to help answer additional questions and provide resources on the topic.
Our next virtual town hall is being held TODAY, April 9 at 5:00pm ET. Find out how we defeated the “Slate of 8” anti-LGBTQ bills this legislative session and hear from our special guests, State Representatives Carlos Guillermo Smith and Jennifer Webb!
Fighting Back Against Stigma and Discrimination
Our work to address and fight back against stigma and discrimination has never been more critical.
We are working closely with government officials to make sure stigma and discrimination against the LGBTQ community — especially people living with HIV — play no part in how life or death health care decisions are being made during this pandemic.
Through these discussions, we’ve begun collaborating with Nik Harris - Florida’s first-ever LGBTQ Consumer Advocate for the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - to ensure state COVID-19 hotline workers have resources to answer questions specific to LGBTQ Floridians.
Lean on Us
Our community is not unfamiliar with the phenomena of stigma and epidemics. In this climate of fear and real risks, we must continue to take care of each other.
Please enjoy this rendition of the late Bill Withers’ “Lean on Me” from Equality Florida staff and board members - and remember we are always here for you.
We’ll get through this, together.
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Shane Warne v Steve Waugh - how a stats piece reignited 21-year-old grudge
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In 1999, Waugh had dropped Warne for the final Test against West Indies with the series on the line
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Shane Warne has never accepted the decision to drop him in 1999 Getty Images
Last week ESPNcricinfo published a stats piece about run-outs, with the top figure being that Steve Waugh had been involved in the most of any player during an international career - and that on 73 occasions it was his partner who ended up walking back.
There were a host of other interesting nuggets, but this is the one that caught the attention. And it reignited a 21-year-old grudge.
After some encouragement through social media, Rob Moody, who has been a saviour to many cricket fans during the Covid-19 lockdown, was persuaded to edit together a video of the 73 times Waugh's partner was run-out. After 24 hours of work, he got the majority of them in an hour-long compilation. A great bit of a fun content (which also showed many of the run-outs were hardly shockers).
TWITTER CRICKET FANS!!! HERE IT IS!!
Steve Waugh was involved in 104 run outs in his international career..
His batting partner was the victim 73 times, here's the video of those unlucky souls..
It's an hour long!!! Took me over 24 hours to make https://t.co/rctxyQp2F2
— Rob Moody (@robelinda2) May 15, 2020
And then things really took off.
Shane Warne noticed the stat and Moody's work, and couldn't help but comment.
Wow !!!!! https://t.co/7p4tWvjp1h
— Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) May 15, 2020
"Wow! So S Waugh was involved in the most ever run outs in test cricket (104) & ran his partner out 73 times - is that correct? Mmmmmmmmm", Warne tweeted.
For the record AGAIN & I've said this 1000 times - I do not hate S Waugh at all. FYI - I picked him in my all time best Australian team recently. Steve was easily the most selfish cricketer that I ever played with and this stat....... https://t.co/QMigV788L7
He then he added: "For the record AGAIN & I've said this 1000 times - I do not hate S Waugh at all. FYI - I picked him in my all time best Australian team recently. Steve was easily the most selfish cricketer that I ever played with and this stat......."
Waugh the most selfish cricketer? This goes back a long way, to 1999 in fact when Waugh dropped Warne for the final Test of the series against West Indies in the Caribbean. Australia were 2-1 down, Warne had endured a poor series - figures of 2 for 268 as Brian Lara dominated - and he was left out in favour of Stuart MacGill and Colin Miller. Australia won the match to level the series and retain the Frank Worrall Trophy, but Warne never moved on.
"I lost a bit of respect for him after that. I believe he should have backed me - as I always believe the art of captaincy is to support your players and back them every time," he wrote in his autobiography. "This gains the respect from the players and makes them play for you. He didn't, it's history, but I never found it easy with him after that."
Warne's latest reaction sparked analysis and comment. Waugh, himself, gave a brief response to the Age and Sydney Morning Herald.
"People keep saying it's a feud," Waugh said. "But to me, a feud's between two people. I've never brought into it, so it's just one person.
"His comments are a reflection of himself, nothing to do with me. That's all I'd say."
Warne has confirmed he is planning a tell-all documentary about his life. Wonder if we'll hear this story again?
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toward transcultural humanities
Transcultural Studies are based on transregional and transdisciplinary outlook, treating cultures not as closed, well-defined, separate entities, but as the result of multiple transformations, contaminations and entanglements. Being so, the study of cultures require a combination of methodological and theoretical approaches blurring the frontiers of traditional disciplines. This is why, contributing to this relatively novel area, I combine my primary outlook, derived from global literary studies and comparative literature, with other theoretical and methodological sources and legacies, such as the history of ideas, comparative religious studies, the legacy of postmodern philosophy and cultural analysis. I study contemporary transcultural fluxes, as well as the historical background of such phenomena. I believe it is very important to rise the awareness that the transcultural reality is not exclusively the matter of the present-day, globalised world, and it does not mark or imply a rupture with the past. Quite to the contrary, there exist transcultural legacies that should be put in the limelight and treated as a wellspring of the present-day creativity.
The most important issue about the Transcultural Studies, as I believe, is the understanding of creativity this area provides, the potential that may be derived from a bold, intense interaction with cultural boundaries, culturally imposed limitations, culturally transmitted, repetitive patterns of thinking and doing things. The readiness for cultural transgression and transcultural connectivity fosters freedom of circulation and absorption of ideas, as well as immersion in a boundless global sphere created by the unstoppable human symbol-producing activity. It is precisely by constant contestion of his or her cultural identity, striving to produce new patterns of interference between cultural codes, contaminating the aesthetic and intellectual paradigms, overcoming them rather than striving to illustrate their validity, that the human individual achieves new levels of creativity and insight.
A specific philosophy derived from Transcultural Studies fosters a creative attitude that inscribes odd, idiosyncratic elements into an accepted outcome instead of marginalising them or diminishing their potential of difference. It fosters the exploitation of difference as an essential resource, combined with a competency in communicating ideas and insights across cultural frontiers.
Here I present some results of my research and reflection in transcultural humanities as they were achieved in Warsaw in 2012-2018. The volume of essays presented below appears in my bibliography as a discreetly ironic farewell to this institution. In the meanwhile, a doctoral seminar had been held there in the academic year 2015/2016.
Those results have been announces predominantly in Polish, and they differ significantly from the theoretical stance concerning extra-cultural becoming of man that I progressively defined later on, during my stay in Leiden. In the transition from Polish into English, I have significantly modified my terminology; I have also adopted much bolder intellectual attitude that might have been observed in Warsaw. Be that as it may, here is the preliminary stage of the reflection that has since that time taken a different turn in a different academic surroundings.
I introduced significant modifications in my theoretical idiom as I worked on it in Leiden. When I was in Warsaw, I used the notion of transcultural, evoking the processes of circulation between cultures and transgressing the divides between separate lines of cultural transmission. In a book about Portuguese culture (Imperium i nostalgia, 2015), I also employed the term hypercultural, that served me to describe a specific construct imposed as a sort of qualitatively distinct, universal frame encompassing other forms of the cultural. I suppose such a concept might prove useful in the analysis of various cultural systems tending toward symbolic hegemony, without any necessary connection to the notion of colonial or imperial. I will provide further exemplification for all these concepts later on.
My attempt at creating an idiosyncratic theoretical idiom is supposed to be clear by now. Nonetheless I should comment briefly on the articulation between this idiom and the existing terminologies in humanities, especially those connected to the terms "transcultural", "transculture", "transculturation" that has become increasingly popular since 1990s, forming an extended family of concepts. The term transculturation was proposed by the Cuban ethnomusicologist Fernando Ortiz, who focused on the fusion of cultural forms under colonial and postcolonial conditions. A new transcultural vogue appeared in Germany in the 1990s, when Wolfgang Welsch launched his idea of dissolution of cultures. The transcultural vogue penetrated into social studies, proving to be useful in the analysis of complex identities resulting from biographies marked by cultural mobility, migration, forced displacements and new exigences inherent to the fact of living and working in global metropolises. An interesting "apophatic" definition of the concept of 'transculture' has been proposed by a Russian-American thinker, Michail Epstein. This conceptual family fosters also new approaches in comparative literature. An extensive glossary of 'transcultural literary studies' has been proposed by Arianna Dagnino in 2015, who spoke about the literary creation of "transpatriants", writing from a nomadic position in relation to languages and local literary traditions. As all these novel approaches progressively expand and solidify, the adjective 'transcultural' becomes too broad, wishy-washy term signifying anything that 'extends through all human cultures' or used to describe diverse pragmatical approaches to communication (cf. Richard Slimbach et al.).
I used the term "transcultural" in my own publications, speaking of "transcultural condition" of man. Nonetheless, as I went on with my project of theoory-building, transcultural terminology became increasingly inadequate to my idea; also the fact that it is so widespread in recent humanities, that implies its wide resonance in the study of "hyphenated identities"of the globalized world that have very little to do with the redefinition of humanness as such, made me think about working on a completely new network of terms and concepts. My understanding of the extra-cultural appears as radical: I think not only about a human transgressing the cultural boundaries in order to circulate freely between diverse cultural orders, but first of all about a human that aspires to break through the limitations of the cultured condition as such. This understand come close to the "apophatic" conceptualisation of transculture by Mikhail Epstein. The utmost stake of this endeavour is not only a new stance in cultural or literary criticism; even more ambitious, yet urgent aim is to foster the emergence of a new sphere of translingual and transcultural communication of the trauma that may result from the loss of clear cultural inscription. In the contemporary world, this is the fate of millions. No wonder that, oxymoron accepted, the concept of transcultural community, build up by individuals confronted with their unshared, unparadigmatic, non-transmissible experience, should be proposed.
This is why the urge of building an idiomatic vocabulary able to express the specific problems of my reflection became increasingly acute. Initially, I spoke of "transcultural dimension" in which certain forms of experience and expression break through the cultured condition of man, leading into something that may be regarded as impossible: thinking and speaking beyond any particular cultural codification. Such as hypothetical stage, perhaps finding a precedent in the “mumbling” of a mystic, is nonetheless characteristic for the contemporary subject experiencing a constant “superposition” of numerous cultural codes. As it is easy to observe, my language is based on metaphors taken from mathematics and physics. What might be initially taken for a sheer mannerism is to be developed in the future in much more consistent, competent approaches. This is why I will proceed now to some details of the origin and development of my "topological" thinking.
My preliminary research project going in this direction had been realised in 2012, when I was still at the University of Warsaw; I wrote several papers in Polish presenting its results ("Pokusa geometrii"). In this project, I studied the mathematical concepts appearing in contemporary humanities: authors such as Sloterdijk and Zizek not only mention certain mathematical concepts, such as fractal, sphere or Möbius strip, but also try to build up a new approach towards the cultural phenomena taking topology or mathematics of chaos for a starting point. , creates at the same time a propitious context for the integration of diverse mathematical inspirations in humanities, tradition already well established by the postmodern philosophers, such as Deleuze, Derrida, Baudrillard, Agamben, Sloterdijk and Žižek. They come close to abstract, topological thinking or explicitly introduce mathematical concepts, such as fractal, sphere, Möbius strip and Klein bottle. Topological inspirations serve as a basis for reshaping some crucial concepts in humanities, such as the notion of community, permit to see in a new light some elementary cultural facts, such as the significance of a can of coca-cola, or become models for all-encompassing, holistic approaches to cultural landscapes.
Searching for conceptual tools to approach an emergent dimension must go beyond the linear order of narration and argumentation. Space, more space! is the motto of the day. This is why I am also interested in mathematical inspirations.
The necessity of using mathematic for my conceptualization of transcultural reality seemed very clear. My basic claim that the transcultural phenomena differ in an essential way from any other phenomena observable at the cultural stage of the humanity refers directly to the concept of emergence as it is used in natural sciences. Due to radically increased number of interactions, a new level of complexity emerges in the human symbolic sphere. The study of this increasingly complex transcultural reality requires thus a special set of theoretical tools, built at the intersection of triple inspiration: 1 - that of postmodern thought, given mainly by such authors as Derrida and Guattari (both in his own contributions and writing in tandem with Deleuze), 2 - that of certain visual experiments, such as the project of "Drawing a Hypothesis" promoted by Nikolaus Gasterer, an Austrian artist treating drawing as "thinking in action" and 3 - that of mathematical topology and graph theory.
I still worked on the topological project in 2017/2018, when I was in France, concomitantly with my financed reserach project on the Adamic language - a part of my exploration of past extra-cultural experiments that left its trace in the cultural tradition; that was where I presented my reserach during the monthly meeting of LE STUDIUM, Loire Valleys Institute of Advanced Studies ("Defining the symbolic space. From a cluster of trancultural case studies to a topological conceptualization"; extended Polish version of this presentation is the first chapter of my book Humanistyka, która nadchodzi).
essays in transcultural humanities
“Stawanie się Orientem. Wyprawy Europejczyków do Mekki jako doświadczenie transkulturowe późnej epoki kolonialnej” [“Becoming the Orient. European travels to Mecca as a transcultural experience of the late colonial period”], Litteraria Copernicana, no 1(29)/2019, p. 111-119. ISSN 1899-315X; DOI: http://dx.doi.org/1 0.12775/LC.2019.009
http://apcz.umk.pl/czasopisma/index.php/LC/article/view/LC.2019.009
The aim of this paper is to reflect on the European hajj (travel to Mecca) as a transcultural experience in the context of the late colonial period. The interpretation of the case of Lawrence of Arabia, proposed in the Orientalism by Edward Said, is taken for the starting point. This classical diagnosis is confronted with the narrations speaking about the travel into the heart of Arabia as a spiritual journey, read as a testimony of a progressive overcoming of the orientalization as a condition limiting, in the first place, the Western subject, unable of experiencing fully the orientalized reality. After the exploration of Richard Burton, the figures of the converts from the first half of the 20th century, such as Harry St. John Bridger Philby, Evelyn Cobbold and Muhammad Asad gradually achieve a deepened transcultural experience on the road to Mecca.
stawanie_sie_orientem.pdf
“Travelling away from the 'artsy post-modern lefty-pinko university'. Noor's transcultural experience and the duties of the intellectual”, Colloquia Humanistica, no 3/2014, p. 91-102. ISSN 2081-6774
https://ispan.waw.pl/journals/index.php/ch/article/view/ch.2014.006/570
The volume Qur’an and cricket consists of several travelogues produced by a Malay intellectual, Farish A. Noor, during his trips to the most problematic places of the world, marked by the contemporary “battles of God”. This book is interpreted in terms of a quest for transcultural condition understood as a dimension of experience transcending the multiplicity of cultural orders in dissent. Noor sketches his own definition of the intellectual, contrasted in this article with the visions given by Gramsci, Adorno and Said. The subject of the transcultural condition is defined as “itinerant scholar” transgressing the limitations of the academia by his nomadic immersion in the world. The attitude of the traveller is marked by openness and readiness to listen, even if he is confronted to irrational mumbling. Precisely the mumbling of anger and hate becomes the most difficult challenge to the intellectual unable to deal with it rationally. The only remaining answer is a sheer presence and love, emotional attachment to the world, as the scholar rejects the temptation of the ivory tower that would isolate him from the otherness. The modality of speech that opposes the hateful mumbling isn’t based on clear, persuasive argumentation, but on ironic ambivalence conjugated with directness and the rejection of euphemism. Most importantly, the “itinerant scholar” is not a preacher.
travelling_away.pdf
“Goytisolo w Marrakeszu. Pisarstwo transkulturowe jako wyjście z dylematów "małych literatur"” [“Goytisolo in Marrakesh. Transcultural writing as a way of breaking through the dilemmas of minor literature”], "Literatury mniejsze" Europy romańskiej, vol. 2, Mirosław Loba, Barbara Łuczak, Alfons Gregori (eds.), Poznań, Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Adama Mickiewicza, 2015, p. 11-24. ISBN 978-83-232-2917-9
“Powszechna ulotność. Haiku i haiga jako formy transkulturowe” [“Universality of the ephemeral. Haiku and haiga as transcultural genres”], Fragile, no 2 (24)/2014, p. 6-9. ISSN 1899-4261
"Проект транскультурных гуманитарных наук – геометрия глобальной встречи" ["Transcultural humanities project: geometry of the global encounter"], ПОГРАНИЧЬЕ КУЛЬТУР – КУЛЬТУРЫ ПОГРАНИЧЬЯ, Zoya Morochoyeva (ed.), Debaty Artes Liberales, t. VI (2012), p. 179-197. ISSN 2299-8799; ISBN 978-83-63636-7-4
POLISH VERSION: "Projekt humanistyki transkulturowej - geometria powszechnego spotkania"
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PHD SEMINAR
"TOWARDS TRANSCULTURAL HUMANITIES" (2015/16)
The key idea of this seminar was the conception of an emergent condition of the human, breaking through the culturally defined mood of existence into new possibilities of experiencing and communicating. The expected result is the definition of a seemingly utopian, transcultural stage of human being, liberated from cultural automatisms and filters that separate him/her not only from the direct experience of the world, but also from the vast sectors of the humanity that don't share the same cultural background.
In spite of its seemingly utopian character, the transcultural modality of existence becomes a reality in the globalized conditions, as we face the process of dissolving cultural boundaries and cultures as well defined and confined symbolic systems. The endeavor of developing a consistent theoretical approach towards those changes, as well as the desire of shaping and fostering them, appears thus as a pressing challenge.
The transcultural reality is characterized as the emergence of a new level of complexity due to the increased number of interactions between the diverse cultural systems. The aim of this program is thus to create new theoretical tools adopted to deal with this increased complexity in order to describe and analyze adequately the transcultural phenomena, both the ones discovered in the cultural past and those inherent to the contemporary, globalizing world.
This search for an analytical metalanguage will revisit the legacy of the postmodernism in its attempts of breaking through the established modalities of thinking. On the other hand, it will explore with special attention the transcultural potential of abstract languages of science, including the inspirations of the contemporary mathematics, such as topological geometry. Beyond the hermetic domain of topology, the visual arts and the visual culture in a wider sense (including diagrammatic, pictographic and other similar modalities of communication) will be regarded as a potential field of transcultural exploration. Finally, the attempt of achieving the transcultural condition through artistic practice will be an inherent part of this program as well. Thus, this seminar has a transdisciplinary character, by which we understand both the perspective of integrating different disciplinary fields in the study of determined phenomena, and the possibility of transgressing the frontier between research, reflection and creative activity, scholarship and art.
The transcultural phenomena will be considered both in their contemporary connection to the globalizing processes and in their precedents that may be found in the cultural history. Among the first premises of this program there is the observation that in certain circumstances, due to varied motivations, a human being has always nurtured the aspiration of transcending the limitations imposed by the culture in which he/she has been primarily acculturated. In search of such precedents of the transcultural condition, several topics appear as privileged. The relationships between the European culture based on Christianity and the cultures of Islam will be considered with special attention as a laboratory of transcultural debate. The emergent figure of Muslim intellectual and the exploration of the post-secular revisiting of monotheistic traditions will be observed, analyzed and developed as a specific field of emergence of a transcultural meta-discourse transcending the incommensurable discourses built up by theological traditions. Still in the domain of religion, the converging heritage of world's mysticisms will be explored as the expression of human aspiration of transcending the limitations of the cultured condition and as a legacy of practices and techniques of actually achieving states of mindfulness and directness of experience unmediated by the cultural filters. On the opposite, yet communicating pole, human relationships with animals – as well as human attempts of communicating through the exchange of animals across the cultural frontiers – will be explored as a complementary field of transcultural practice.
The program was composed by several synergistic paths or clusters of problems:
Revisiting the legacy of postmodernism in search of ways of redefining or redesigning the humanities: from a set of culturally defined, exclusive discursivities towards an emergent dimension of transcultural meta-discourse.
Study of the cultural past in search of the precedents of transcultural condition, with special attention given to: a) the strategies of communicating beyond the cultural divergence, b) the strategies of non-cultural becoming of man, understood as stepping out of the human condition in the direction of the infra-human (the animal) and in the direction of the supra-human (the divine).
Exploring the emergent fields of transcultural debate, with special attention given to the figure of the intellectual as a protagonist in the process of building up the transcultural sphere of communication.
Exploring visual modalities of thinking as well as the potential of visual arts as a meta-discursive tool of communication.
Dagnino, A., "Global Mobility, Transcultural Literature, and Multiple Modes of Modernity”, Transcultural Studies, 2/2013; http://journals.ub.uni-heidelberg.de/index.php/transcultural/article/view/9940/5432
Dagnino, A., Transcultural Writers and Novels in the Age of Global Mobility, Purdue University Press, 2015.
Deleuze, G., Guattari, F., Anti-Oedipus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia;
Deleuze, G., Guattari, F., A Thousand Plateaus;
Derrida, J., Khora; (English trans. included in: On the Name, Thomas Dutoit (ed.), Stanford University Press, 1995).
Epstein, M., "Transculture: A Broad Way Between Globalism and Multiculturalism", American Journal of Economics and Sociology, 68/2009; DOI: 10.1111/j.1536-7150.2008.00626.x
Epstein, M., The Transformative Humanities. A Manifesto, Blumsbury, 2012.
Gansterer, N. et al., Drawing a Hypothesis. Figures of Thought, Wien – New York, Springer, 2011.
http://www.gansterer.org/
Guattari, F., Schizoanalytic Cartographies, London, Bloomsbury, 2013.
Moretti, F., Graphs, Maps, Trees, Abstract Models for Literary History, London - New York, Verso, 2005.
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Pendleton a calming voice for Drew Lock
Daniel Jones @daniel_m_jones
COLUMBIA, Mo. – In some ways, Kevin Pendleton has taken on the role of unofficial spokesperson for the Missouri football team.
The Tigers’ starting left guard is often the last player left during the football team’s media days, more than happy to answer questions about prior losses or fellow teammates or about things hardly football-related at all.
No one else in the Missouri program speaks as candidly or eloquently about the team as Pendleton. This quotability makes him a favorite amongst the press and earned him this year’s award for media tolerance, as voted by the team’s regular beat reporters.
“It’s because he can’t stop talking,” center Trystan Colon-Castillo said after a recent practice.
Pendleton’s affability won over more than reporters. It endeared him to his starting quarterback, Drew Lock, whose Missouri career started one year after Pendleton’s.
Lock quickly connected with Pendleton because both came to Columbia from Lee’s Summit. Lock attended Lee’s Summit High School, while Pendleton went to Lee’s Summit West.
“I had a couple buddies that played for West, so I always went to their playoff games when we weren’t in the playoffs,” Lock said. “I got to watch Kevin quite a bit in high school.”
During Lock’s freshman year, his talks with Pendleton about high school football were a taste of home in a foreign place.
“That’s one of the biggest things Kevin offered to me, whether he knew it or not, just having a familiar face, someone you know you can be close with and not have to worry about what’s this guy really thinking about me,” Lock said. “Kevin knows who I am. I know who Kevin was, where he grew up, who he played for, who his coaches were, how he got coached. It was just a level of comfortableness with someone that really helped me through my four years here.”
Pendleton had a similar impact even more in Columbia on his own offensive line. Colon-Castillo called him and former lineman Alec Abeln his “big brothers” when his Missouri career started three seasons ago.
Colon-Castillo said Pendleton’s awareness on the line was constantly alerting him to blitzes and defensive shifts.
“There’s probably a lot of calls this year offensively that I don’t make without him,” Colon-Castillo said. “That’s something this program is definitely going to miss is that good character, bringing energy every day, pushing guys to be their best.”
Pendleton’s teammates were happy to share their enduring memories of the big left guard. Lock used to sit across from him habitually on their frequent visits to G&D Pizzeria, and Lock still remembers Pendleton’s regular order: double chicken fingers, double fries and a small salad plate of ranch dressing, “every single time.”
During spring practices in 2017, the offensive line decided one morning to bring breakfast for morning meetings. The catered meal included donuts — which were off-limits for Pendleton, who was supposed to be cutting weight.
At one point in the morning, though, former offensive line coach Glen Elarbee caught Pendleton with a pastry and banned the line from ever bringing breakfast to meetings again. That inspired the line to start quoting a line from “Home Alone” on a regular basis, “Kevin, you are such a disease!”
“That got used so many times that week,” right tackle Paul Adams said.
Missouri’s offensive line will lose both Pendleton and Adams to graduation after this season. Pendleton, who graduated last spring, hopes to play professionally.
“I don’t think it’s really hit me yet,” Pendleton said about the end of his college career. “I don’t think it will until we’re down in Memphis and the clock hits all zeroes. Every day I’m trying to do everything I can to make sure we end up with a (win) and those are good memories. I want to go out the right way with this group of guys and give them a little leapfrog into next year with some passion and some high momentum.”
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1: Barrel - Part 1
Comic #1 (September 30, 2005)
Barrel - Part 1
Title text: Don't we all.
The comic shows a young boy floating in a barrel in an ocean that doesn't have a visible end. It comments on the unlikely optimism and perhaps naïveté people sometimes display. The boy is completely lost and seems hopelessly alone, without any plan or control of the situation. Yet, rather than afraid or worried, he is instead quietly curious: "I wonder where I'll float next?" Although not necessarily the situation in this comic, this is a behavior people often exhibit when there is nothing they can do about a problematic situation for a long time; they may have given up hope or developed a cavalier attitude as a coping mechanism.
The title text expands on the philosophical content, with the boy representing the average human being: wandering through life with no real plan, quietly optimistic, always opportunistic and clueless as to what the future may hold.
The isolation of the boy may also represent the way in which we often feel lost through life, never knowing quite where we are, believing that there is no one to whom to turn.
This is the first in a six-part series of comics whose parts were randomly published during the first several dozen strips. The series features a character that is not consistent with what would quickly become the xkcd stick figure style. The character is in a barrel.
In 1110: Click and Drag there is a reference to this comic at 1 North, 48 East.
After Randall released the full The Boy and his Barrel story on xkcd, it has been clear that the original Ferret story should also be included as part of the barrel series.
The full series can be found here. They are listed below in the order Randall chose for the short story above:
20: Ferret
11: Barrel - Part 2
[A boy sits in a barrel which is floating in an ocean.]
Boy: i wonder where i'll float next?
[A smaller frame with a zoom out of the boy in the barrel seen from afar. The barrel drifts into the distance. Nothing else can be seen.]
This was the 5th comic originally posted to LiveJournal.
The previous comic was 2: Petit Trees (sketch).
The next was 24: Godel, Escher, Kurt Halsey.
Original title: "Barrel"
Original Randall quote: "He's fairly upbeat about the situation!"
This was one of the thirteen first comics posted to LiveJournal within 12 minutes on Friday September 30, 2005.
This comic was posted on xkcd when the web site opened on Sunday the 1st of January 2006.
It was posted along with all 41 comics posted before that on LiveJournal as well as a few others.
The latter explaining why the numbers of these 41 LiveJournal comics ranges from 1-44.
This is the first of the original drawings that was not drawn on checkered paper.
A more realistic description of the behavior of a barrel in water is here: Wired Science: Should Dwarves Stand Up in Floating Barrels?
Doesn't his big interactive piece (#1110) refer to this one? -- 58.37.35.32 (talk) (please sign your comments with ~~~~)
It does. There's a note somewhere in that explanation page referring back to this page. Davidy22[talk] 09:28, 2 December 2012 (UTC)
This comic under my interpretation is that like the kid in the barrel his mind was wandering at the time of his drawing of the comic and it reprsents his wandering mind as he may be bored and it is in the middle of nowhere but at the same time it is somewhere. but its waiting to get someplace (an island?)
--TheWeatherMan (talk) 13:57, 23 January 2013 (UTC)TheWeatherMan
when ever I feel isolated from society, I like to contemplate the ladders I could build for them to see things from my perspective. We will never manage to teach kids how to exist in chaos, we need to outsource our thinking, share ideas, to see new options for each of the impossible answers. Sic-if is here to stay, because it's the only hint we will get of the perfection they want us to achieve. Anything less then the total perfection is unsustainable. - 98.211.199.84 14:22, 3 March 2013 (UTC)
It's been over five years, so I think I should be that one annoying person who breaks unspoken streaks: If an endless ocean were a representation of life, I'd be the one who's fasioned myself an oar (or I can just use my hands to paddle if I can't get an oar). I then tell the floating people around me, "May the waves bring you luck." I proceed to go toward a location on the horizon that appears arbitrary but is actually something really cool, and then I greet all the other people who have chosen to go here also or were brought by fate/the sea (basically synonymous). Finally, I do cool things. Anyway, this comments section has been very inactive. No purpose, just wanted to motivate y'all to set goals for yourself and let you know that good things will happen if you do. For now, though, it's night, and the others are asleep in their barrels. Good night and why did I write this 108.162.215.70 07:01, 10 June 2018 (UTC)
Working theory: this IS Beret Guy. This is I think years before his first appearance, and Beret Guy is apparently younger than anyone else who isn't explicitly a child. So this is him. The youngest form of the one who had nothing but wonder...
That DOES kind of make sense. The part where he rides the winged ferret is just the kind of weird Beret Guy thing that Beret Guy does. :)
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Family Equality Council Launches “Allies for Adoption” Campaign
Family Equality Council Launches “Allies for Adoption”Campaign, Spotlighting the Patchwork of State Adoption Laws and Policies that Leave LGBTQ Parents and Their Families Vulnerable Nationwide
Organization Will Run Initiative During National Adoption Month in November
Washington DC-Family Equality Council has announced its 2014 “Allies for Adoption” Campaign to coincide with National Adoption Month in November. The initiative will draw attention to the obstacles LGBTQ people confront when trying to secure legal ties for their families. In the majority of states across the country, LGBTQ people encounter barriers when trying to adopt a partner’s child, jointly adopt through a private agency or when attempting to serve as foster or adoptive parents to youth in care.
“LGBTQ parents have raised more than six million children across this country, yet we still face hurdles when trying to create and protect our families, including a lack of access to second-parent adoption for many parents. The patchwork of state adoption laws and policies leave our families vulnerable and fail to take into consideration the best interests of our children,” said Gabriel Blau, Family Equality Council Executive Director.
“In addition to protecting our children, we also have a crisis in this country— one that we can fix. We are currently failing the 400,000 kids in the U.S. foster care system. More than 23,000 of these kids age out each year because there is a critical shortage of qualified parents. With a pool of two million potential parents, the LGBTQ community is a deep untapped resource for foster youth. Right now there are five-times as many prospective LGBTQ parents than there are youth in foster care awaiting homes. Until we remove barriers to adoption by LGBTQ people in every state, millions of children won’t get the chance to find a forever family.”
Throughout National Adoption Month Family Equality Council will highlight the stories of LGBTQ families formed through adoption, showcasing the variety of ways in which adoption touches the lives of LGBTQ parents and their children, while emphasizing the shared important role adoption played in ensuring legal protections and recognition for their families.
Constituents will share adoption stories on Family Equality Council’s Family Room Blog, post photos and graphics through social media channels using the hashtag: #Allies4Adoption, and join FEC’s Thunderclap “online flash mob” to collectively send messages of support for adoption and foster care equality throughout the country. Today, in a world where 32 states and the District of Columbia allow same-sex couples to marry, LGBTQ people still face barriers – including blatant discrimination – in creating and protecting their families through adoption.
“By eliminating existing roadblocks, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer parents and prospective parents in all 50 states will be better equipped to create and protect their families and the more than 400,000 youth in foster care, 100,000 of whom are available for adoption, will have a much better chance of finding their forever families. ” Blau said. “We urge everyone to join with Family Equality Council in educating our communities not only about how we can work together to find forever homes for all of our nation’s foster youth, but also about how access to adoption is critical to the LGBTQ family community.
To learn more about “Allies for Adoption” visit:
About Family Equality Council®: Family Equality Council® connects, supports, and represents the three million parents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer in this country today and their six million children of all ages. We are changing attitudes and policies to ensure that all families are respected, loved, and celebrated—including families with parents who are LGBTQ. We are a community of parents, children, grandparents, and grandchildren that reaches across this country. For over 30 years we have raised our children and raised our voices toward fairness for all families.
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CelebritiesPopularMaya Cumming: Top 10 Must-Know Facts About YouTuber
Maya Cumming: Top 10 Must-Know Facts About YouTuber
Maya Cumming (YouTuber) was born on the 24th of August, 2001. She was born in 2000s, in Generation Z. Her birth sign is Virgo and her life path number is 8. Maya’s birth flower is Gladiolus and birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx. What does this all mean? Let’s find out!
Discover all the facts that no one tells you about Maya Cumming below ↓
NAME: Maya Cumming
REAL NAME: Maya Cumming
NICKNAME: Maya
PROFESSION: YouTuber
BIRTHPLACE: Sydney, Australia
Maya Cumming, best known for being a YouTuber, was born in Sydney, Australia on Friday, August 24, 2001. Popular personality on YouTube, with a channel titled heyitsmaya, whose most popular videos are her reactions to famous musers.
Family: She was born in Sydney, Australia. Maya Cumming father’s name is under review and mother unknown at this time. We will continue to update details on Maya Cumming’s family.
Dating: According to CelebsCouples, Maya Cumming is single .
Net Worth: Online estimates of Maya Cumming’s net worth vary. It’s easy to predict her income, but it’s much harder to know how much she has spent over the years. CelebsMoney and NetWorthStatus does a good job of breaking most of it down.
2. Maya Cumming’s zodiac sign is Virgo
Maya Cumming zodiac sign is a Virgo. Dates of Virgo are August 23 - September 22. Those born under the Virgo zodiac sign have capable, organized and analytical minds, which often makes them a pleasure to chat with. Even when they have rather fantastic stories, the charming way they tell them can make those stories convincing. They are modest, humble, orderly, altruistic, logical, responsible, and organized. Although, they can be obsessive, critical, excessive attention to insignificant details, and perfectionist.
BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE: Serpent
RULING PLANET: Mercury
The Australian youtuber has been alive for 7,085 days or 170,050 hours. There were precisely 240 full moons after her birth to this day.
GENERATION: Generation Z
Maya Cumming was born on a Friday. Friday is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, balance, beauty, romance, elegance, and pleasure. People born on Friday are social animals, artistic, and obsessed with beauty and love.
Countdown to Maya Cumming’s next birthday.
Maya Cumming will be turning 20.
4. On Maya Cumming’s birthday
The world’s population was 6,223,412,158 and there were an estimated 131,446,664 babies born throughout the world in 2001, George W. Bush (Republican) was the president of the United States, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys.
410 – Rome overrun by Visigoths under Alaric I for the first time in nearly 800 years, seen as the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
1516 – Battle of Marj Dabiq: Ottoman forces decisively beat the Mamluk Sultanate.
1572 – St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of Protestants by Roman Catholics begins in Paris and later spreads to the French provinces.
5. Maya Cumming’s height and weight
We’re currently in process of confirming all details such as Maya Cumming’s height, weight, and other stats. If there is any information missing, we will be updating this page soon. If you any have tips or corrections, please send them our way.
6. The Year of the Serpent
Maya Cumming was born in the Year of the Serpent. Usually, people regard Snake as a cunning and sly animal, which likes hanging out in darkness. In fact, this animal is also a symbol of wisdom and wit. Their strengths are soft-spoken, humorous, sympathetic, determined, passionate, and smart. But they can also be jealous, suspicious, sly, fickle, and nonchalant. Their lucky numbers are 2, 8, 9, and lucky colors are red, light yellow, black.
7. Maya Cumming’s life path number is 8
Life Path Number 8 represent 'The Power Player'. Those who walk a Life Path with Number 8 have incredible strength of will and can endure anything. 8 reminds us the soul has a mind of its own and lives on, no matter what. Its energy is Eternal Life. The values are authority, material things, success. The challenges are to learn when exerting control is helpful — and when you're better off letting someone else take over.
8. Generation Z
Maya Cumming was born in the middle of Generation Z.
9. Maya Cumming’s birthstone is Peridot and Sardonyx
Peridot symbolizes strength. It was once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess, Pele. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect the wearer from nightmares.
10. Maya Cumming’s birth flower is Gladiolus
Gladiola - named from the Latin word "gladius" which means for sword - symbolizes strength and moral integrity.
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IRIS, BY FIRST TIME DIRECTOR DIANA RODRIGUEZ, IS ONE OF THE BEST FOR FESTS CURATED BY BRUNO CHATELIN FOR THE FESTIVAL CIRCUIT
Alice Kremelberg (Orange Is The New Black) stars as the eponymous Iris, and gives an outstanding lead performance as this tortured soul dreadfully awaiting the death of her Aunt Adelaide, played by Mary Looram (Like Father, Braid). As Aunt Adelaide slowly withers away in hospice, Iris continues her day to day routines of working in an antique shop, and scrolling online for connections through an online dating app. However, Iris has an ulterior motive behind her digital search for suitors, and it’s not love. Iris has a hunger, and she needs to feed. On every date she goes on, she sizes her match up and determines their strength of character on a criteria of what she considers basic human decency. And if any of her dates fail to meet her standards, then that’s the end of them. They’re dinner. That’s just how Iris operates.
But complications arise when Iris meets Tom, played by Grant MacDermott (Hustlers, Mr. Robot), at a support group meeting for people dealing with the lingering effects of grief. Tom is a good hearted man coping with crippling trauma. As their chaste relationship develops, Iris is confounded by a debilitating emotional dilemma. She yearns for the love she once lost, but recognizes the potential in having a strong bond with Tom. Unfortunately, her primal nature exposes itself in the heat of lust, causing her deep seated vampirism to emerge and overtake her instincts. So she can never truly express her true feelings to Tom without it resulting in his death. What’s a timeless girl to do in the big city?
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Iris selected for Bridges Film Festival December 12-20, 2020
Due to coronavirus pandemic call for social distancing, in 2020, the 11th Bridges International Film Festival at Loutraki, Corinthia, Greece is scheduled to hold online screenings in addition to the live screenings and events. Responding to a changing world, show that your work rises to the challenge. Selected films are announced and promoted to distributors prior to the festival. Also all film submissions have the option to be submitted free at the distribution platfrom www.inspire-tv.com fo...
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Iris will play at Chandler International Film Festival in January
Due to COVID-19 Pandamic CIFF 2021 will be held at Harkins Theater (limited seating) + Drive-in Theater + Virtual Screening. The Chandler International Film Festival is a diversified and pioneering film festival located in Chandler, Arizona. CIFF is going to screen over 120 films from more than 35 countries! Our 4-day (January 21-24, 2021) festival will include Red Carpet, Opening Ceremony, World Premiers, Award Ceremony, Networking, Workshops, Q&A and After Parties. Chandler Int...
IRIS selected to play at Ufology and Paranormal Phenomena International Film Festival
Our main objective is the exhibition and stimulation of a constructive and objective debate on the interpretations that we can make individually about these two phenomena, such as the UFO phenomenon and the paranormal phenomenon. Technology has played a leading role in revealing and clarifying myths and truths around these topics. That is why in this first edition we invite all those who want to deepen the analysis and also rescue the beauty of artistic expression that expresses what we do n...
Iris nominated at Colortape International Film Festival
Due to the current Covid-19 outbreak and the safety and well-being of the public and our staff we have decided to cancel all outdoor/indoor screening until further notice. Our thoughts go to the filmmakers, film industry and ALL the people in the world and families of the victims of the COVID-19 in their flesh or their business; and we express our loud gratitude and solidarity with all of those who are fighting that disease. Our consideration and sympathy go to all thefilmmakers, writers, anim...
Iris by first time director Diana Rodriguez in official selection at Cyprus Film Festival
Due to coronavirus pandemic call for social distancing, in 2020, the 15th Cyprus International Film Festival is scheduled to hold both of live and online screenings and events. Responding to a changing world, show that your work rises to the challenge. Selected films are announced and promoted to distributors prior to the festival. Also all film submissions have the option to get distribution at inspire-tv.com with beneficial terms. "The Best of the 1st!" Cyprus International Fil...
Best for FESTS: IRIS Trailer
Iris will compete at 15th Cyprus International Film Festival November 17 – 22, 2020
Due to coronavirus pandemic call for social distancing, in 2020, the 15th Cyprus International Film Festival is scheduled to hold both of live and online screenings and events. Responding to a changing world, show that your work rises to the challenge. Selected films are announced and promoted to distributors prior to the festival. Also all film submissions have the option to get distribution at inspire-tv.com with beneficial terms. "The Best of the 1st!" C...
Iris selected to screen at the virtual edition of The Rock Horror Film Festival 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we've decided to do the online version of the festival until it's safe to go back to the live screenings and we will have all our screenings at our online platform as well as our Cinema Meetings and Rock Events, this way we do our part to keep everybody safe and comfy to watch the films and be part of our event. The bright side of doing it online is that you'll be able to be part of the event and interact more with our audience from wherever you are i...
Iris won Best First Time Filmmaker Horror Feature from The Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival
Diana Rodriguez proud director of Iris reacted tpo the great news: “Iris” Has been chosen as Best First Time Filmmaker Horror Feature 2020 at The Hot Springs Horror Film Festival 2020!! ...
"Iris" by Diana Rodriguez: the poster
"Iris" by Diana Rodriguez: the director's bio
Iris is Diana's first feature film She has previously shot PARABLE a short film about two young brothers living with their parents in isolation: they begin to question their new world after war, corruption and greed nearly decimate the entire human race. She has two other producing credits besides Iris and Parable: Iris (producer) (post-production) 2016Ways (Short) (line producer) 2016The Invisible Worm (associate producer) 2015Parable&n...
Best For Fests : 'IRIS' full cast
Cast Alice Kremelberg ... Iris Grant MacDermott ... Tom Mary Looram ... Adelaide Eric Colton ... Ben Jason Liebman ... Greg Andy Francess ... Aldo (as Andrew Nich...
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Surrealistic
The original Surrealists of the 1920s loved film. They loved its populism,
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Telematics & Technology
Reduced Idling = Reduced Emissions
Market Trends • January 17, 2012 • by Mike Antich
By Mike Antich
Idling for longer periods of time, whether at a job site, railroad crossing, or pulling off the road to make a cell phone call, consumes gasoline that could be saved by simply turning off the engine. If you want to green your fleet by reducing emissions, you need to decrease fuel consumption. The easiest way to do so is to decrease unnecessary idling. For example, every gallon of gasoline burned idling creates 19.5 lbs. of CO2. Similarly, every unnecessary gallon of diesel burned creates 22.4 lbs. of CO2.
Until the advent of telematics devices, idling was not perceived to be a major problem for fleets. But once engine data was captured by fleets on a large-scale basis, it quickly became apparent that idling represented a significant problem. The amount of unnecessary idling varies by fleet, but some fleets have recorded idling as much as 35 percent of the time.
Eliminating an hour of idling per day will result in a significant cost savings and emissions reductions over the course of a year. For fleets operating Class 3 and larger trucks, the savings are even more significant. For example, a typical truck fleet burns a half-gallon of diesel fuel for every hour a truck idles, and, in the process, adding the equivalent of 40 miles of wear-and-tear to the engine.
A Growing Fleet Trend
Reducing unnecessary idling is the simplest and easiest way for a fleet to reduce fuel costs and unnecessary emissions. In addition, excess idling also causes needless engine wear-and-tear and unnecessary noise pollution. A typical goal for many fleets is to reduce engine idling time to less than 5 percent, which is measured using onboard telematics devices.
Many fleets have implemented anti-idling initiatives.
Sears, which operates a fleet of 11,000-plus owned and leased vehicles, has implemented a no-idling policy for all vehicles at the distribution facilities for Sears Holdings Logistics Services. Similarly, Illinois-based ComEd (Commonwealth Edison Co.) is engaged a major effort to reduce idling among its fleet of 3,100 vehicles. According to ComEd, if vehicle idling were reduced by one hour per day among all ComEd fleet vehicles, it could annually eliminate an estimated 4.5 million lbs. of carbon dioxide emissions and save $724,000 in fuel costs.
Many fleets implement anti-idling programs using the "big stick" approach. However, the best (and most effective) way to achieve sustainable long-term results is through driver education. By modifying driver behavior, you make your employees "greener" drivers. However, educating drivers is not as easy as it sounds.
Some drivers mistakenly believe that frequently starting and stopping an engine uses more gasoline and causes additional wear-and-tear on the vehicle. This may have been a legitimate concern in the past, but, with today's fuel-injection engines, starting systems are more efficient and don't require as much fuel to restart an engine.
Another common reason for excess idling is to operate an air conditioning system, so a driver can stay cool in the summer, or to operate a heater to stay warm in the winter. Fleet managers struggle with this form of idling because they want to reduce fuel costs and emissions, but not at the expense of driver morale. The reality is that for many employees, their vehicles are also their offices. It is up to the driver to exercise proper discretion.
Turn Off the Engine
An anti-idling program encourages drivers to turn off their engines when the vehicle is not moving. Restarting an engine uses about the same amount of gasoline as an engine idling for 30 seconds. When idling for longer than 30 seconds, instruct your drivers to turn off the engine. However, be aware that turning off the engine may also disable safety features, such as air bags. Drivers should be certain to utilize this strategy only in situations where there is no possibility of collision.
A growing number of fleets are using telematics as the most cost-effective tool to curb "fuelish" behavior. One example is Genuine Parts, which determined drivers were idling company trucks two to three hours per day. Its drivers make 12-15 stops and deliveries per evening. They idle engines 15-20 minutes at each stop for a combination of reasons. Drivers typically want to maintain cab climate comfort, but many also feared frequent tailgate use would run down the battery if the engine wasn't running. However, this proved to be a false concern. A test by the company's liftgate installer determined liftgates could actually be cycled 14 times before the battery ran down.
Anti-idling programs are not only being implemented by private fleets, but also the public sector. A growing number of municipal fleets are looking to curb idling to reduce fuel costs and cut tailpipe emissions. For instance, 31 states currently have some sort of existing regulations pertaining to anti-idling.
Of these states, California has the most codes and regulations. The California Air Resources Board has enacted numerous regulations that regulate vehicle idling in the state. However, excessive idling is defined and regulated differently around the country. For example, in Virginia, the excessive idling threshold is 10 minutes, while in some Western states, such as Hawaii, no idling is permitted when a vehicle is stationary in a loading zone, service area, or parked.
In the final analysis, a vehicle gets 0 miles per gallon when idling and needlessly releases emissions into the atmosphere.
mike.antich@bobit.com
Originally posted on Automotive Fleet
Mike Antich
Editor and Associate Publisher
Mike Antich has covered fleet management and remarketing for more than 20 years and was inducted in the Fleet Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Buckingham McVie Tour Dates Announced - New Album Out June 9th. Pre-Order Now
Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie have joined together to record their first-ever album as a duo. Simply titled LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM/CHRISTINE McVIE, the 10-song album will be released June 9th, followed by a run of special U.S. concerts beginning June 21st. The first single “In My World” will be available on all digital and streaming services this Friday, April 14th.
Visit BuckinghamMcVie.com to pre-order the album and see a full list of dates and on sale details.
06.21 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheater
06.23 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater
06.24 - Raleigh, NC - Red Hat Amphitheater
06.26 - Vienna, VA - Wolf Trap Foundation
06.28 - Boston, MA - Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
06.30 - Philadelphia, PA - The Mann
07.02 - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre
07.03 - Chicago, IL - Huntington Bank Pavilion
07.05 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage
07.19 - Woodinville, WA - Chateau Ste Michelle Winery
07.21 - Murphys, CA - Ironstone Amphitheatre
07.22 - Las Vegas, NV - Park Theater at Monte Carlos
07.25 - Phoenix, AZ - Comerica Theatre
07.27 - Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
More dates to follow!
Tickets go on-sale to the general public on April 21st and 22nd. Pre-sale tickets go on-sale prior to those dates. Check Ticketmaster
Posted by Nickslive at Tuesday, April 11, 2017
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Baruch said...
I pre-ordered the CD...I hope it sells a million copies!
What is an OEI pre-sale?
what about the rest of the world
Thanks for posting this awesome information!!!!!!!!!!!!
will be great to hear some new music instead of the same old same stuff someone keeps going on the road with, thanks lindsey and chris for caring enough about the fan's to create new music at least its still about the music and the fans for you two!
It would be lovely to have some tour dates in the UK in smaller, more intimate venues. Hope you can squeeze in a few as well as doing the big venues!
Hope that you'll be adding some tour dates in the UK and it would be amazing if a few of the venues could be smaller, more intimate gigs! Looking forward to getting a heads up if any UK gigs are planned.
Fleetwood Mac never came to Portugal, maybe the both can visit us...
Meh, definitely NOT blown away by "In My World."
Hope the album is more "heavy" like "Say you will" and not so ... 70s sounding...
Just listened to IN MY WORLD. Kind of disappointed to be honest. Typical Lindsey ditty. I thought it would be much more hooky and special. But the BIG disappointment is that YOU CAN'T HEAR CHRISTINE! Why announce a duets album and then release a lead single that's not a duet? Especially since the suspense here is all about having Christine back into the fold after such a long time. What were they thinking!!!!!
So far, totally uninspired by the new CD. The key art is boring, and the first single is pure Lindsey at his quirky best. So far, nothing says this is a collaboration. They aren't even touching on the cover photo, and where's is Christine's smokey vocals on the first single? Maybe Stevie was right about skipping this one; doesn't seem even remotely like a Mac attack.
I agree! Are Christine's vocals even on In My World because I sure don't hear them!
Its a duets album in the sense that they both infused ideas and Christine's case, words and music to Lindsey Buckingham material. I would dread the album if they each sang on EVERY SONG. "In My World" was written by both Christine and Lindsey. I'm totally happy with the song. And the LP is called Lindsey Buckingham/Christine Mcvie. Wow you haven't heard the entire album yet, it's pure FLEETWOOD Mac!
A Fleetwood Mac song would have Christine singing on the chorus, or at least on the floating harmonies in the background. Has Lindsey lost his mind? As a longtime fan, I'm both disappointed and peeved. All this waiting for a Lindsey solo single? Thanks but no thanks.
First there was the awful disappointment that Stevie wouldn't participating, now that disappointment is compounded by a lead single without Christine on vocals. I'm seriously questioning Lindsey and the band's judgement at this point.
Maybe Christine is singing backup vocals - Christine sounds just like Lindsey when they sing World Turning.
Do Mick Fleetwood and John Mc Vie play on In My World???????
In my world is a good song but I'll admit that I think In my world would sound better if Christine Mc Vie sang lead vocals and Lindsey sang background vocals
I do love "In My World." I also realize Lindsey and Christine aren't going to trade off verses on every single track; that's unrealistic and would make the record seem not as genuine. However, when you have Christine back in the studio after so long, it would make sense the lead single would actually be a song where they trade off ... I'm just saying.
The last thing any of these songs need is LB singing lead.
I hope Atlantic has still not finalized the song selection. Lindsey is an awesome guitarist but the man cannot sing. Never could. They need to focus on CM. She is what the fan base has been missing. The album will be fine with 3 from him. That's all I could ever take
Joost van Gijzen said...
Thanks to the two last anonymous users for their great contribution. That being said, 'In My World' has 'no hit' written all over it...
I saw on one of the sites (news media) where there was a track listing and after every song, listed who wrote the song,and of course that makes it helpful because we don't have liner notes right now! in my world was written by Buckingham McVie. I'm guessing it's the song Lindsay was talking about that he gave her and she wrote words over it. I think In My World is that song. I feel that there is going to be Harmony singing on some of the tracks where that the writers the two musicians felt that it needed that. but I also feel it's going to have a song to where each person sings it all by themselves and does their own Harmony. Look for the track listing.it's one of them that announces the record, and it tells you who wrote what. And all I know from what I read was that in my world is a Buckingham McVie track they both added something to that track. And because it's the first single I'm sure they wanted it to be quick and fast and very very pop -driven. I think we're going to get a little bit of everything on this record.there's only 10 songs which was really for me the only surprise I thought with Lindsay on there they would be at least 14 or 15. And on this track I think Lindsay's vocals are excellent comma and yes Mick Fleetwood and John McVie are the Rhythm Section for the entire album although from what I understand they will not be touring as Rhythm Section. They are signed with Atlantic Records for this album, it's not put out by themselves so maybe the record company made them release this track comma but I wish everyone would not judge the whole album on the one track myself love it, it's wonderful!
The listing of songs and writers is listed on the Lindsey Buckingham/ Christine Mcvie wikepedia,Christine is deeply involved.
Here's what Wikipedia says:
1. "Sleeping Around the Corner" Lindsey Buckingham
2. "Feel About You" Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham
3. "In My World" Buckingham
4. "Red Sun" McVie, Buckingham
5. "Love Is Here to Stay" Buckingham
6. "Too Far Gone" McVie, Buckingham
7. "Lay Down for Free" Buckingham
8. "Game of Pretend" McVie
9. "On with the Show" Buckingham
10. "Carnival Begin" McVie[11]
I also looked at the track listing and 'In My World' is (as you'd expect) a Lindsey solo composition.
I think the only way to know who contributed what is to have liner notes. It's a great song, how fortunate we are. They are healthy, creative, and I love it.
It is really amazing how ill willed almost everyone on this site is. Look at youtube and see how well received the song is there. I think it is catchy and it is just one out of ten. On amazon you can see on the photographs who wrote what and it is indeed a collaboration of them both. It seems this site is firm in the hands of the Stevie fan base who want the album to be a failure without knowing it. I love Stevies work, but man has she far worse songs on her catalogue...
Delicious. I love this tune. It has all the hallmarks of both writers and their penchant for minty-fresh melodies with subtle layers of sophisticated sharp-angled chord changes. Both their work can seem deceivingly simple but this has more than enough rewarding texture and lyric here. Aurally lush and rich. This is simply one tune from a whole album that no one has heard yet. Chill out people. I doubt their eyes are on selling millions. They’ve been there and done that. The only albums that sell these days are mindless dance-related material that is mindless interchangeable with the next. Bring on the quirkiness Lindsey. I hope it gets weirder even. (thrilled we don’t have to hear same old lyrics taken from dusty old songs from the missing member here. Yawn.)
Do you people really want to hear an album where they each sing 50/50 like a couple of bobbsey-twins on every effing-song? Then you have no knowledge of what they are like as artists who follow their muse. You all want to go back in time to some comfort zone that spoon-feeds you classic rock formulaic pap. Have some faith that these two have put out something they love.
Not loving the album cover as much as I would like, but I’m soaking in this new tune and happy to hear it.
Another Lindsey Buckingham CD with guest appearance.
As a long time fan - I now agree with a final tour and gracefully taking that final bow. They need to stop. Keep their iconic status in check and end it. Say You Will was an awesome effort and a dignified body of work despite the loss of Chris at the time. They still have it live and a huge catalogue they can dig in for some fresh and final performances.
This will be the first release from any of them I won't be buying. I will buy seats for the final performances next year.
I'm glad that the band has its defenders but those of us who aren't thrilled with this song have a right to express our honest opinions without being condescended to. If I want to hear PR-speak I can wait for the liner notes. This is a major disappointment that can't be redeemed by creative writing.
Get real. This won't cross any oceans. There is no payday in this iteration on any front. Sales, tickets, or merchandising. They will probably be on a bus. The only way that will happen is out of their own charity. This is at most a break even outing. Even with Mick & John cast out.
Too late. This fate is sealed & ship is sailing for better or worse. At least it's new! Tour 2018 will be the grande show.
This band has always been about the alchemy, almagamation and ear candy of the 3 vocalists in the mix of an unparalleled & awesome musical rythym section, keyboard and guitars. None of them have successfully carried an entire album independently. Nicks was able to accomplish the solo body of work due to her amazing song writing, her allure and her gift of a natural and totally unique stage presence. She worked with the industries best musicians and a very supportive fan base and complete label support. All that being said for any FM CD past or future it will take all 3 vocalists to accomplish their signature sound. This has little chance of being any more than another "Extended Play" with 10 tracks.
I am devastated. This is just a Lindsey Buckingham solo song. There is no Fleetwood Mac in this.
If at least 3 of Lindsey's Buckingham Mc Vie songs are as good as the three songs Lindsey recorded with Mick Fleetwood on his solo album Gift of Screws ... I will more than Happy and I look forward to hearing those brilliant songs June 9th!!
Good effing lord. I just listened to this. I'm speechless. Shocked actually. Someone in this organization needs to put a lid on his garbage. Now I know why Ms. Nicks said No!!!!!!! This is in my opinion another solo effort with CM as a musical guest.
I love hearing John and Mick jamming on In My World...
In My World will sound even better listening to it on CD or album.
Brand New (Fleetwood Mac) album.... June 9th 2017
It is NOT a joint composition, but a solo one. And I am also hoping for some great other LB tracks on this album. Didn't like Seeds We Sow much and this song would unfortunately fit right in there.
wow I cant believe all the lindsey bashing! the cd has not even come out yet and already people are bashing it and him! first of all the new song is great maybe not everyone taste but its a great song, Lindsey is the main reason this band is still together, and he and chris are trying the give the fans what they want new music and if they think this cd is good enough to put out im sure it is great and already pre ordered mine, lindsey and chris are trying to create music and give the fans something new to look forward too unlike stevie who does nothing but whine about the fact that she doesn't get a million dollar check in the mail every week like she did when rumours came out!and how no one buys cds anymore and couldn't care less about the fans and what they want, lindsey and chris never mention cd sales or money they just talk about how they want to make new music and play it for the fans and im sure this cd is there way of telling the fans they care and hope we will like it and know they are trying there best, dont blame them because stevie is spoiled and selfish and only cares about the money, she will have no problem playing with them in july because it will be another big pay day for her and i am sure already it will be the same old same old set list no changes at least in her part of the set, but i am hoping lindsey and chris do something new at least either way dont bash them they are trying and making effort for the fans if you dont like the song thats fine dont like it dont buy it but dont bash it they are the only thing keeping this band together these days so if you cant say anything nice dont say anything.
Christine Mc Vie wrote two new songs by herself - three new songs Lindsey and all have Mick Fleetwood and John Mc Vie adding their talent to the songs... that is the Fleetwood Mac I love.
Lindsey Buckingham is a damn good song writer and producer. Lindsey playing his new songs with Mick, John and Christine will sound great too.
I think it's a great song. Nothing ground breaking but a solid Buckingham track.
Sounds a lot like the songs he recently did with Empire of the Sun.
He's pushing 70 -- kind of amazing that he's still churning out innovative modern sounding music.
Hester said...
Love the song, love the production and the recording sounds great, but...
Why would they lead off the promotion for a duet album and tour with a song that doesn't include half of the duo? The only McVie I hear is John. How long would it take to add Christine's harmonies to this? One hour? Thirty minutes? When the world is waiting to hear new Christine McVie music, this seems like an odd and counter-productive choice.
Labels are an odd thing. Here is something to ponder:
In My World: Lindsey+Mick+John= Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie
Come: Lindsey+Mick+John = Fleetwood Mac
Gift Of Screws: Lindsey+Mick+John = Lindsey Buckingham
Songbird: Christine+Lindsey = Fleetwood Mac
Shadow Of The West: Lindsey+Christine = Lindsey Buckingham
It's an awesome song. Lindsey is almost 69, Chris will be 74 in July. They make the decisions believe you me about whose voice sounds best where. I think all the people that are blasting Lindsey will be completely astounded at the album as a whole. They have written much more than this but put 10 songs out. Lindsey Buckingham is the finest arranger out there, I hear a few bites from Chris's keys at the end of the song. Sleeping around the corner is an awesome song as it was a bonus track on seeds we sew. But it was to mainstream sounding they pulled it as a bonus track. I don't understand the Lindsey Badging! What an awkward position stevie put her band mates in. Praise then, doubt bash them, it's Fleetwood Mac....majical!
Stevie and Chris gave Fleetwood Mac a sell out two year tour. They will again. This band is amazing considering their ages and tenure in popular culture. In some ways they are more popular today then they have ever been. Young fans are coming out to FM & SN concerts. Stevie's recent outing was shocking in terms of stage lighting, content and massive sellout arena shows. Of course The Pretenders offered up a great double bill. Anyway let's move away from bashing Chris, LB & Stevie. They will do as they please and we all know they will be great. Just wait & see. They have not been relevent this long for no reason.
It's called noise
I am surprised there is only 9 new songs...
Hopefully Christine and Lindsey have more songs that could be finished quickly if another person agrees to find a way to participate.
"Hopes Springs Eternal"
Feel about You sounds like a Lindsey Buckingham pop song influenced by the 1950's sung by Christine Mc Vie... So far I can why this album is not a Fleetwood Mac album
Christine influenced the song greatly, and if you are listening to layers, it's a very clever little song, lots of stuff going on! Chris's voice has not changed at all. I disagree that it doesn't sound like a Fleetwood Mac album, it has been 31 years since we heard a Fleetwood Mac album, maybe we forgot. God maybe Grace Slick is right that people over 50 should do jazz and other types of music and GET THE HELL OFF THE ROCK STAGE! the more it gets run downI need it...... my Christine is Back! keep your ears open for a couple of rockers.......
Initially I thought Stevie's refusal to join the new album was her usual attempt to create drama to drum up interest but after hearing the first 2 songs it's clear she wisely decided to stay away from this dreck...the first 2 songs are basically awful. she's right. the days of them producing great new music are past so just focus on what we all luv. that being said "in your dreams" was worth the effort in my humble opinion...24 Karat not so much.
Awesome. Love the new song too! I know the negative energy is missing for you trolls. So bye bye.
Well said ^^^ :)
I'm just wondering how some people get from Stevie saying that new Lindsey and Chris music is great that she thought it was awful?
Christine is fantastic. I'm really grateful she re-entered the band. I agree Lindsey is a talented arranger and guitarist. But he just cannot carry an album. Maybe Chris can pull this heap. But I'm just waiting for the tour finale! Doubtful I could sit through 2 hours of his caterwauling peppered by a few CM songs.
Bleh! What a disappointment. I guess I was hoping for more of a FM sound. This is just LB dreck
Grace Slick would gladly pop her fat ass on stage if anyone could bare to listen to her let alone look at her. But no one is going to pay for that torture. Sorry Grace. You had your day. But you just fell apart.
Providing he leaves the vocals to Chris. This longtime FM loyalist cannot stand listening to him scream and attempt to sing any longer. 2 exceptions 1. I'm So Afraid. 2. GYOW.
The song is a simple song for these guys,at first glance. BUT,what they do with all the textured layers, the more i listen I hear more. And what John is doing on bass just may blowout any expensive speaker system, he is wailing on that bass! To call it good is an understatement!
Love love love the second single! Well done, what a fresh sound and lovely to hear Christines voice on a new track. Can t wait for tve album. In the second teaser an youtube Red Sun and Sleeping round the corner sound great too.
OMG I call that statement really courageous, just tell everyone here on this site how you personally talked to Stevie and how she let you in on her thoughts and plans...simply ridiculous!
I noticed the snippets of Red Sun and sleeping around the corner on the YouTube promo. I think this whole thing was recorded!
Feel about You reminds me of Oh Diane and Caroline from Fleetwood Mac. Feel about You surprised me alot when I first heard it but after a few more listens I like it.
Feel about You can easily be on repeat in your mind after you hear it a couple times.
She has her share of clunkers but this is an entire CD of unlistenables except Carnival Begin
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Oh, yes. Right. Because the book will show that she really knew how to dress and behave as a Royal, that she didn't clear a whole stand at Wimbledon and refuse to let anyone take her photo, that she didn't push in front if Harry at official functions and introduce herself, that she didn't really fly to the USA for a baby shower, but wasn't able to make it to Balmoral, that they didn't keep Archie's name and date of birth secret, instead of publishing it as a Royal event to be celebrated, and that they didn't have Frogmore cottage revamped when they had no intention of living there. All of that will be exposed as lies, will it, in spite of the fact that we witnessed it for ourselves?
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What a disgrace this person is. She never wanted to be a part of the royal family. She just wanted to promote her Hollywood status and was willing to use anyone including henpecked Harry to get there. What a phony.
NOW!!! Lol. Why can't they just go away , lay low , and shut up ? She had a lovely wedding, trips, gifts, a home and Diana's jewelry bestowed to her. A healthy baby ( dubious birthdate), but she was jetting across the ocean to a ridiculous over priced baby shower, the finest coture, hair, makeup , stylists. Trips to the Commonwealths , lets not forget the Vogue edition and the rest. Mansion in Canada and still it was not good enough because she could never be Queen. She is a pig and no amount of begging anyone to but her book will change what she showed the world. Her letter to Daddy backfired and we all know she is rotten to the core . Omid Scooby , Oprah and the other cronies cannot change this . We are in a pandemic and humanity is dying .
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell downplayed concerns about player safety on Monday, days after the release of a study that found an overwhelming number of former football players showed signs of the degenerative brain condition known as CTE.
“The average NFL player lives five years longer than you, so their lifespan is actually longer and healthier,” Goodell said in response to a question about player safety during a fan forum at the New York Jets practice facility. “I think, because of all the advancements, including the medical care that number is going to even increase for them.”
A study released last month by noted neuropathologist Dr. Ann McKee found that 110 of 111 deceased former NFL players (99%) had chronic traumatic encephalopathy. CTE is a degenerative brain condition that has been linked to repeated blows to the head.
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The prevalence of CTE in former NFL players was addressed in the 2015 film “Concussion” and has been a source of continued debate between the league and its critics. The NFL has made several rule changes designed to address player safety concerns in recent years, including harsher penalties and fines for players responsible for dangerous hits on opponents.
Goodell did not address the findings in McKee’s study. However, the commissioner questioned whether concussion studies are an effective gauge of NFL player safety, according to the New York Times.
“I think the one thing everyone agrees on is there’s an awful lot more questions than there are answers at this point,” Goodell said.
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CAMBRIDGE, MA (August 23, 2016) - Disbelief LLC, announced that it has assembled a team of highly seasoned engineers, ready to help put extra horsepower into PC, console, virtual reality, and augmented reality experiences. Formed from the core technology team behind BioShock ® Infinite at Irrational Games and John Woo Presents Stranglehold at Midway Games, Disbelief is experienced in game creation from concept to ship.
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"Whether a big or small team, homebrew engine or off the shelf, all games face technical challenges," said Disbelief's CTO Steve Anichini. "Our deep technical knowledge helps our clients focus on what makes their experiences unique, rather than getting bogged down in technical problems."
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Hello and welcome to the fifth entry in GamesRadar's 'The Posh British Version' feature. It's where the GamesRadar UK team take well-known scenes from your favourite games and imagine what they'd sound like if all the characters were over-the-top, posh, English aristocrats. Sounds odd--trust us, it just works... incredibly well.
In this latest video, we take the opening scenes from Splinter Cell: Blacklist, and imagine what it'd be like if--instead of saving the world from terrorists--our heroes were trying to win the varsity boat race between Oxford and Cambridge. Will the loss of their best rower, Quentin, spell disaster for the crew? Or have they found a secret weapon that'll guarantee an ungentlemanly victory in the regatta?
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Official claims the bodies of the three Israeli soldiers who have been missing since a 1982 battle in Lebanon were transferred to Syria after the incident
Damaged buildings are seen at the Yarmouk Palestinian camp in Damascus, Syria April 28, 2018Credit: REUTERS/Omar Sanadik
A Syria-based Palestinian official says insurgents have excavated graves in a cemetery in a refugee camp in the capital Damascus in search of the remains of three Israeli soldiers who have been missing for decades.
Anwar Raja of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command said the bodies of the three Israeli soldiers who have been missing since a 1982 battle in Lebanon were transferred to Syria after the incident.
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Last week, Syrian troops regained control of the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk from members of the Islamic State group after a monthlong battle.
Rajas said ISIS and other insurgents dug up the past years’ graves in search of the remains.
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Josefine Schlumberger (21) from Laufen in the Baden region was elected 67th German wine queen. She will be supported by Katharina Fladung from the wine growing Rheingau-region as well as Caroline Guthier from the region of Hessische Bergstraße, both German wine princesses.
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German Wine Queen Website Revamped with Stronger Visual Approach
Ahead of the vote on 25 September for the 67th German Wine Queen, the Deutsches Weininstitut (DWI) has given its deutscheweinkoenigin.de website a full redesign. The new site bundles all relevant information about the position, its duties, the wine 'kingdoms' and the vote itself into a bright and highly visual package.
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Flowering Hints at a Good Harvest to Come
The summery temperatures observed throughout the flowering stage in all 13 of Germany's winegrowing regions suggest that the 2015 vintage is shaping up nicely. At present it is estimated that the vines are developing approximately 1 week ahead of the long-standing average.
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Reasonable Suspicion and Probable Cause
Contrary to popular belief, police officers are not required to have probable cause to pull over a person. All they must have is a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been or is about to be committed. This is a lower standard than probable cause and one that the Supreme Court has routinely upheld.
However, most police officers pull over a driver based on probable cause. Probable cause simply means that sufficient facts and circumstances exist to allow a reasonable person to believe a crime has been or is being committed. Common examples that give a police officer probable cause are simple traffic violations: speeding, running a red light, failing to signal a turn and failing to completely stop at a stop sign. Although these offenses might seem minor, they are crimes nonetheless and give police officers ample reason to pull over a driver.
Another situation that gives a police officer probable cause is when a person drives recklessly. Engaging in such behavior automatically gives the officer probable cause to believe that the person behind the wheel is intoxicated.
Initial Investigation
Upon pulling over a driver, the police may ask the individual to step out of the vehicle, regardless of whether the officer suspects the person of DWI. If the officer based the stop on reasonable suspicion, he or she may detain the driver long enough only to confirm or dispel the officer’s suspicions. If the stop was based on probable cause, however, the officer may conduct a more-thorough investigation and issue a citation for the original traffic offense.
During the traffic stop, the officer usually will directly ask the suspect if he or she has been drinking. A positive answer gives the officer the probable cause needed to conduct a field sobriety test. A negative answer or no answer prompts the officer to look for signs of intoxication, such as the smell of alcohol, bloodshot or watery eyes, slurred speech or anything else leading the officer to believe the driver is intoxicated. Just as with a positive answer, the presence of these signs gives the officer probable cause to continue his or her DWI investigation by having the driver perform field sobriety tests.
Police officers use field sobriety tests simply to determine whether an individual is intoxicated. They come in many forms, but three are routinely given during a DWI investigation:
Horizontal gaze nystagmus test: The officer will order an individual to focus on an object, such as a pen or flashlight, and will move it horizontally. This test is used simply to gauge an individual’s nystagmus, which is an involuntary, rhythmic movement of the eyes. When a person is intoxicated, the nystagmus becomes exaggerated. During the test, the officer is looking for certain “clues” that point toward intoxication.
Walk-and-turn test: The officer asks the individual to walk in a straight line from heel to toe, turn around and walk back to the starting point. The officer again is looking for certain clues, among them the suspect’s ability to follow directions and maintain a straight line.
One-leg-stand test: The officer asks the individual to stand on a leg of his or her choosing with the other leg about 6 inches off the ground. The suspect then must count out loud for 30 seconds. Individuals also are instructed to keep their arms at their sides to avoid using them for balance.
These tests are called “standardized” because they require adherence to certain procedures in explaining and administering the tests. In reality, the tests do not apply equally to everyone. For example, a 30-year-old likely will be more effective at keeping his or her balance on one leg than a 60-year-old, even if the 30-year-old has had more to drink. So, the fact that these tests can apply differently to each person is something the defense often presents to juries when DWI cases go to trial.
Other field sobriety tests sometimes are given, although no standardized method exists for administering these tests. Common ones are touching a finger to the nose, counting backward and saying the alphabet backward.
No one is required to submit to a police officer’s request to perform the sobriety tests; however, if a person refuses, he or she likely will be arrested. The reason for this is an officer must have probable cause that an individual is intoxicated before he or she may ask the individual to perform the tests. Probable cause is also what an officer must have to make an arrest. Therefore, because the officer already has probable cause, the decision not to perform the tests makes no difference on whether an arrest may be made. In fact, sobriety tests exist for two reasons: They are a chance for the suspect to dispel the officer’s suspicions of intoxication, and they are used as evidence of intoxication at trial.
Pros and Cons of Submitting to the Tests
Most police vehicles have dashboard cameras, so all of the sobriety tests performed most likely will be recorded. This presents a dilemma for drivers confronted with the decision of whether to perform the tests. A poor performance usually gives a jury enough evidence to convict. A good performance, however, could result in no arrest at all. Not performing the tests, as stated above, probably will result in a trip to jail, but the fact that no tests were performed does not give a jury hard evidence of intoxication.
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VirtualBox 4.0 Released
by Martin Brinkmann on December 22, 2010 in Software - Last Update: January 16, 2013 - 18 comments
The popular virtualization software VirtualBox 4.0 has just been released on the official website. The Open Source solution that is freely available for Windows, Linux and Macintosh computer systems sports a full bag of feature additions, fixes and redesigns.
The official changelog lists all the changes, among them a major rework of the graphical user interface, improvements to OVF (Open Virtualization Format) support, new resource control options to limit a virtual machine's cpu time and IO bandwidth, storage support for asynchronous I/O iSCSI, VMDK, VHD and Parallels images, support for resiting VFI and VHD images, new virtual hardware and support for more than 1.5/2 GB of RAM on 32-bit hosts.
The developers have also reorganized the application into a base package and extension packs.
Starting with version 4.0, VirtualBox is split into several components.
The base package consists of all open-source components and is licensed under the GNU General Public License V2.
Additional extension packs can be downloaded which extend the functionality of the VirtualBox base package. Currently, Oracle provides the one extension pack, which can be found at http://www.virtualbox.org and provides the following added functionality:
The virtual USB 2.0 (EHCI) device; see the section called “USB settings”.
VirtualBox Remote Desktop Protocol (VRDP) support; see the section called “Remote display (VRDP support)”.
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VirtualBox extension packages have a .vbox-extpack file name extension. To install an extension, simply double-click on the package file, and the VirtualBox Manager will guide you through the required steps.
The official user manual has already been updated to reflect the changes and feature additions in VirtualBox 4.0. New users should especially take a closer look at the first steps chapter.
Existing users and interested new users find the download of VirtualBox 4.0 at the official website. The download page offers VirtualBox versions for all platforms, the extension packs, developer kits, the user manual in pdf format and sources. (via)
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Dan said on December 23, 2010 at 2:57 am
No Way. I just downloaded and installed 3.2.12 last night.
SIFE said on December 23, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Mr Dan, VirtualBox is available for download now.
Best change I see in this release is “Extension Pack” witch we may see USB support for the OSE version, since the binary version support usb but not available for all platforms like *BSD.
Jocke said on December 23, 2010 at 3:15 pm
Still no drag & drop support between Windows hosts and guests… :(
SubgeniusD said on December 25, 2010 at 12:58 pm
Martin – The manual link is for the online html version. I think this one
http://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/UserManual.pdf would be more useful. Thanks for yet another great review.
justme said on January 3, 2011 at 7:25 am
this is one piece of crap software. when people will stop being so dumb and start thinking for themselves and not follow so idiots. stop using this crap and go use some serious software. vpc and vmplayer are both much better than vb. vb is buggy and doesn’t even have simple features than the others do. drag and drop being one of them. everyone has it with the exception of stupid vb.
get serious idiots.
mikkel said on January 3, 2011 at 3:14 pm
justme stop being an idiot…
Virtualbox is not buggy compared to example virtualpc.
and vmware is much slower than virtualbox.
So in my opinion Virtualbox is the best, but misses drag n drop.
SubgeniusD said on January 5, 2011 at 7:11 pm
@mikkel – I agree with you having used VB extensively with Linux about a year ago. Always ran fine for a free pgm under active development.
justme sounds like he missed his afternoon nappie poor baby lol.
Ian said on January 8, 2011 at 9:01 am
Furthermore, for those of us using FreeBSD Virtualbox is probably the best general desktop virtualisation package in a thin field. And I don’t think any other virtualisation product can use such a wide variety of host operating systems.
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Beyoncé HOMECOMING: THE LIVE Album Download – Mere days after Coachella 2019, where the specter of Beyoncé’s grand performance last year loomed large — she premiered Homecoming: A Beyoncé Film on Netflix today, as expected.
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But, ever the generous queen, Beyoncé offered up a worthwhile supplement. A live album showcasing over an hour and a half’s worth of the over two-hour performance is out now. Covering 40 tracks — which comprises a vast bricolage of her own discography and others’ — it features her cover of Maze’s “Before I Let Go,” her cover of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and Blue’s own take of the black national anthem.
For what it’s worth: Lemonade still is not on Spotify, so for subscribers, this might be the best way to hear “Formation,” “Hold Up” and “Freedom,” among other interspersed Lemonade tracks.
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GENEVA & MOSCOW--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Selexis SA and Generium JSC today announced that a fifth Selexis SUREtechnology Platform™-generated biological product has been approved for marketing. The latest approved product is a biosimilar monoclonal antibody, eculizumab, indicated for the treatment of paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) and atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS). Generium is the first company in the world to develop and market a biosimilar of eculizumab.
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria is a rare, life-threatening disease of the blood characterized by destruction of red blood cells by the complement system, a part of the body’s innate immune system. In people with PNH, eculizumab reduces both the destruction of red blood cells and need for blood transfusion. Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome is an extremely rare, life-threatening and progressive disease that frequently has a genetic component. In most cases it is caused by chronic, uncontrolled activation of the complement system. The disease is characterized by the formation of blood clots in small blood vessels throughout the body, which can lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney failure, and death. Eculizumab significantly improves renal function in patients with aHUS.
“This biologic’s market approval in Russia represents another major milestone for Selexis,” said Igor Fisch, PhD, CEO, Selexis SA. “There are currently more than 115 clinical programs utilizing the SUREtechnology Platform, including nine Phase 3 programs. The increasing number of Selexis-generated research cell banks used in clinical programs, and now a fifth marketed product, validate our ongoing scientific innovation and our commitment to helping our partners address complicated and intractable diseases by developing complex protein therapeutics faster, safer and more cost efficiently.”
“The joint efforts of Russian, U.S. and Swiss scientists have made it possible to achieve significant progress in the development of high-tech medicines for the treatment of rare diseases such as a PNH and aHUS, with the economic benefits of local production,” said Dmitriy Kudlay, CEO of Generium. “We believe working with Selexis improves the quality of our products and we are proud to take another step forward in helping the clinical community in Russia in their fight against rare diseases."
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Beauty and Wellness Briefing: As mass beauty continues to struggle, L’Oreal is a cut above the fray
by Priya Rao
Welcome to Glossy’s Beauty and Wellness Briefing. This exclusive and inside look at the beauty and wellness industries is meant to dig into the topics that really matter and shed light on the elephants in the room. Sign up here to get the briefing delivered to your inbox every Wednesday.
Though the mass beauty division has seen some improvements in the last month — Elf sales increased by more than 10% in the last four weeks, per Nielsen, and Coty’s mass sales were just over -5% versus -7% in the 12-week time period, driven by Covergirl — Revlon’s portfolio of consumer brands fell short.
Faced with social media-driven competitors like, Morphe and Colorpop, offering products, pricing and store experiences that are seemingly better and more relevant to millennial customers, legacy companies have had their work cut out for them. What’s more, they’ve had to increasingly fight for aisle space in traditional mass channels, like Target, which has had its eye on DTC-centric and indie brands.
Despite the challenges in the space, L’Oréal’s consumer division continues to best that of heritage competitors. In first-quarter earnings, the beauty corporation posted 7% gains for the segment, though Maybelline posted a slight dip in the last four weeks, at -1.3%, according to Nielsen.
Leading the charge is Nathalie Gerschtein, the new president of L’Oréal USA’s consumer division, which includes L’Oréal Paris, Maybelline, Garnier, Essie, NYX Professional Makeup, Carol’s Daughter and Softsheen-Carson. In her first exclusive interview since her spring appointment, Gerschtein breaks down what is working for L’Oréal’s consumer segment and what her plans are to further change mass beauty.
When you first entered your role in March, what did you think was top of mind for L’Oréal’s mass segment?
When I arrived in New York last summer from Bangok [where Gerschtein was country manager of L’Oréal Thailand, to become the local president of Maybelline, Garnier and Essie], I spent a lot of time understanding the population in the U.S., and I continued to do that this year. I met our clients and our teams in field, and did home and store visits, and it was striking to me to see the diversity of the population that was not like I had experienced in Asia or Europe. One of the key things we can continue to embrace in the U.S. is that diversity, especially with our makeup lines, like our Fit Me foundations with Maybelline that has 40 shades and True Match with L’Oréal Paris that has 45 shades. Along with that, we launched a new line in January, Made For All by Maybelline, which has seven universal shades of lipstick, which approaches diversity and inclusion from a different angle. More holistically, we have a desire to bring beauty to all. The way we do it can be different by brand, but it comes from a drive and will to respond to that diversity. If you look at hair care, we have a total of 13 of brands within our portfolio, and one is Carol’s Daughter. In May, we launched the “True To Your Roots” campaign that speaks to the legacy of generation after generation learning how to take care of a woman’s hair from their mother, and that was the right way to speak to that brand’s customer.
L’Oréal has been able to withstand a lot of the difficulties within consumer beauty; what do feel is working best?
We are lucky that a lot of things are working quite well for us, so far. Our consumer division is the No. 1 player in the beauty market in the U.S., and L’Oréal Paris is the No. 1 beauty brand in the world. We played to our strengths in product innovation recently with our Revitalift product that has hyaluronic acid. We are selling one of our serums every hour, because it plays to the boom in skin care and derm solutions. Maybelline is also working well. We not only are No.1 in face and eye, but in the last quarter of last year, we became No. 1 in lip, so we are leading in the all the key segments in makeup. We are trend-driven, but we are showing that the brand is not about one specific product, but instead better innovations across the board.
How have Maybelline and L’Oréal, at large, been able to respond to the trends being put forth largely by DTC and indie brands?
Maybelline is resonating because we’ve been able to bring the right products to market, but also those that make women’s lives easier. If you think about our liner products this year, it was about long wear, and no matter where you are, it stays on. That is the same hard-working formula we wanted to adapt and make available with our new Matte Ink Crayon Lip, which is hitting stores right now. NYX is for the makeup junkie, so that brand plays to trends. But whereas two years ago, we were focused on heavy makeup and that look, we are shifting now to the idea of skin-ification and no-makeup makeup. Our Bare With Me line that we are launching for summer is focused on the natural look.
How has the blur in retail channels and the accessibility of being able to find mass beauty in more than the drugstore aisle helped your positioning?
Digital has changed the way we think about beauty, and we think of it as an opportunity. The shopping experience is all about being omnichannel — how do you make sure to be where the customer wants to find the brand? — and what we have online complements what is in store. We don’t look at the distribution channels in a silo anymore, so we feel like we are quite ahead. Garnier skin care is big at Ulta because our hero product, the Micellar Cleansing Water, is the most powerful cleanser for those makeup junkies wearing a lot of makeup. It makes sense that it is doing well in Ulta because their cosmetic business is their biggest.
How do you think L’Oréal can innovate on the shopping experience here in the U.S.?
There are opportunities to offer a better experience, both offline and online. We developed this concept internally called the Store of the Future that is tracking beauty shoppers before they buy, and we are working hard with our retail partners to find ways to bring it to life in stores. It has also been a year since L’Oréal acquired Modiface, and we know that virtual try-on is an immersive experience that customers know and love. We want to extend Modiface to all of our brands, so shoppers can experience before they buy. We just started using augmented reality for consumers on L’Oréal Paris products and are seeing that almost 10% of people coming to our site are using the tool. Next month, we will be revamping our virtual try-on for eyeshadow palettes on Maybelline.com. We see how much digital can enhance the beauty shopping experience and know it can be even more amplified to bring education and excitement to our brands.
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Chris Evans, Octavia Spencer, more stars rally behind boy who saved sister from dog attack
Sara M Moniuszko
Celebrities are rallying behind a young boy who his aunt says "saved his little sister's life."
Bridger, 6, protected his sister, 4, from an attacking dog, Instagram user Nikki Walker explained in a series of posts to Instagram.
"He, himself, took on the attack so that the dog wouldn’t get his sister. He later said, 'If someone was going to die, I thought it should be me,' " the aunt wrote.
In a statement to USA TODAY Thursday, Bridger's family detailed the incident but noted that their knowledge of the events is "limited to what we heard from our now four (4) year old daughter and from Bridger's own account of events."
The act of bravery landed him with about 90 stitches, his aunt explained in a following post. She also tagged some of the "Avengers" stars so that they could "learn about this latest addition to their ranks."
And the call to the heroes was met.
Chris Evans did a video message for Bridger, the aunt posted Wednesday.
"Hey, Bridger. Captian America here, how you doing, buddy... I'm sure you've heard a lot of this over the past few days but let me be the next one to tell you – pal, you're a hero, what you did was so brave, so selfless," Evans says in the video. "Your sister is so lucky to have you as a big brother. Your parents must be so proud of you."
Evans said he is also sending the boy, who was dressed up in a Captain America costume while watching the video, "an authentic Captain America shield."
"Because pal, you deserve it," Evans added.
Mark Ruffalo, who plays the Hulk, also commented on one of the earlier posts about Bridger.
"Dear Bridger, I just read about what happened to you and I wanted to reach out to say this... People who put the well beings of others in front of themselves are the most heroic and thoughtful people I know. I truly respect and admire your courage and your heart," he wrote. "Real courage isn't dominating people or fighting against people or walking around like a tough guy. Real courage is knowing what is right to do and doing it even when it might end up hurting you somehow.
He continued, "You are more of a man than many, many I have seen or known. With Admiration...Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk/Professor)."
Octavia Spencer comment on the same post, writing, "I'm not an avenger but I know and appreciate them as I appreciate your little hero. Angel hugs for you."
Robbie Amell wrote, "A real hero. Get better soon Bridger" with multiple thumbs up emojis.
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino commented, "You can measure height but you can't measure heart #hero."
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This Week in Civic Tech: Tesla Investigates Self-Driving City Transit, Federal Bill Raises Open Data Expectations
A look back at highlights and happenings in the world of civic tech.
by Jason Shueh / April 21, 2016
Elon Musk speaks at a TED Conference in 2013. Flickr/TED Conference
This Week in Civic Tech presents a line-up of notable events in the space that connects citizens to government services. Topics cover latest startups, hackathons, open data initiatives and other influencers. Check back each week for updates.
Tesla Investigates Self-Driving City Transit
At an April 21 transportation conference in Norway, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed company plans to fabricate a self-driving vehicle it sees as a traffic-reducing alternative to public transit. Electrek, an electric transit blog, reported that the news was less of an announcement and more of a carefully-worded teaser of a secret Tesla project under development.
“We have an idea for something which is not exactly a bus, but would solve the density problem in intercity situations,” Musk said. “I think we need to rethink the whole concept of public transport and create something that people are actually gonna like a lot more. I don’t want to talk too much about it.”
Musk said autonomous vehicle technology would be at the heart of the vehicle, and that it's a distinct development project completely separate from Tesla initiatives like the Hyperloop — an experimental passenger pod to transport people at supersonic speeds. In his remarks, he went on to say that this “new type of car” would be able to “actually take people to their final destination and not just to the bus stop.”
While innovative, such a solution may be more iterative than groundbreaking. In San Francisco, the ride-hailing startup Chariot — which also eschews the term “bus” or “vans” for its vehicles — crowdsources its routes, and pickup and dropoff locations by customers. Meanwhile, big transportation network company Lyft has launched Lyft Line, which dynamically matches passengers to drivers heading in the same direction and destination. Likewise, Bloomberg has reported that billionaire Warren Buffet has also sponsored an all-electric busing system in the city of Seattle.
Musk’s solution may be an iterative adaption of each technology, creating the first electric passenger vehicle that is both autonomous and dynamically routed.
Federal Bill Raises Open Data Expectations
A criticism that holds true for most data transparency policies is that they are weak. Whether city, state or federal, government open data policies — while passed with the best intentions — are often aspirational rather than operational reforms. They are not legally binding and have no punitive measures if departments fail to comply.
Largely, this soft policymaking stems from open data’s newness. Governments have desired to test its merits, to see if citizens benefit, services improve, and how costly open data portals are to construct and maintain. Yet with open data’s growing acceptance as a basic utility for service, accountability and sheer performance, federal legislators have increased pressure to compel agencies to adopt open data both in principle and in practice.
On April 14, Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Washington, and Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, introduced the Open Public Electronic and Necessary (OPEN) Government Data Act. The two lawmakers submitted the law to Congress as a tool to force those on the fence into action. The legislation manages this by turning President Obama’s 2013 executive order mandating open data by default into a legally binding policy. Similarly, it requires federal agencies to maintain an inventory of their data sets, and nationally, to maintain Data.gov, the centralized database for U.S. open data.
The Data Coalition, an open data lobbying group that supports the bill, said in a blog post that while the legislation could not transform agencies overnight, it would act as an instrument for transparency advocates to open agency data piece-by-piece. Further, the Data Coalition said excessively long delays or refusals might be branded as “legally questionable” under the law.
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If the OPEN Government Data Act continues to gain bipartisan support, it will be the second national open data law passed in the country. The Digital Accountability and Transparency (DATA) Act is the first, and when signed into law in 2014, it officially mandated that agencies publish their expenditures online and in a standardized machine-readable format. Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, and Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, have committed to introducing a companion bill in the Senate.
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Harry Kane's England Twitter Q&A backfired quickly and the results are hilarious
Tottenham’s Kieran Trippier recalls ‘almost smashing telly’ after Lampard’s disallowed goal against Germany
Jamie Watts
Tottenham fullback Kieran Trippier has recalled personal experience watching the World Cup as an England fan, and aims to give supporters more joy than despair this summer.
Kieran Trippier made his England debut less than a year ago against France, and will now be part of Gareth Southgate’s 23-man squad at the World Cup this summer.
Despite the pressure, he is aiming to provide joy for Three Lions fans in Russia and for the millions watching at home.
The 27-year-old reveals that he is a huge England supporter himself and recalled some amusing memories from previous tournaments. The stand-out memory for the defender came in 2010 – Sat in front of his dad’s television in Bury – Trippier describes the anguish he felt when Frank Lampard’s goal was disallowed against Germany, in an interview with BBC Radio 5.
“When Lampard’s goal against Germany wasn’t given, I nearly smashed my dad’s telly through.That really annoyed me,” Trippier said.
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'Not good; cannot happen': Tottenham star fumes after disastrous international display
Player says Tottenham Hotspur teammate ‘going through a difficult time’
“Every World Cup’s exciting and this one’s going to be no different.
“My dad has a big barbecue there. My brothers, all my family, we used to always have the World Cup on at my dad’s house, there’s a big screen outside.
“It was just a family get together, it was major and exciting. I’ve always wanted England to do well since I was young. It’s important, friends, family, England are playing, it’s a massive thing.”
Trippier is likely to start as the first-choice right-wing-back for Southgate, with Kyle Walker having been adapted to play as the right-sided centre-back in a back three, despite having made just five caps for his country, although he has played over double the amount of minutes for Spurs this season in the Premier League.
Fans will hope the former Burnley man can continue in his recent purple-patch, providing steady defensive performances while creating danger in the opposition final third with byline cut-backs and out-swinging crosses for deadly team-mate Harry Kane.
In other news, '£40m, sell him': Some fans react after hearing Arsenal want their side's goalkeeper
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Andre F. Perold
George Gund Professor of Finance and Banking, Emeritus
André Perold is a Founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of HighVista Strategies, a Boston-based investment firm. HighVista employs an approach based on broad diversification and risk management across global asset classes and alternative strategies. Perold is also the George Gund Professor of Finance and Banking, Emeritus at the Harvard Business School, where he had a distinguished career over more than three decades before assuming his current role at HighVista in mid-2011. He had previously served as Chairman of HighVista’s Investment Committee while he was still at Harvard.
Perold is the author and co-author of numerous articles, cases, and two books, all relating to investment management, capital markets, and the financial system. At Harvard Business School, he developed popular courses in Investment Management and Capital Markets, including a recent course focused on investing in real assets. Perold has received numerous awards for teaching excellence, and he was voted the School’s most outstanding professor in a Business Week student survey. He also served in senior roles at Harvard Business School, including as a Senior Associate Dean and Chair of the Finance Faculty.
In addition to his work at Harvard and HighVista, Perold has served as a director, trustee and advisory board member of a variety of not-for-profit and other organizations. He is presently a director of The Vanguard Group and Rand Merchant Bank, an Overseer of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and a member of the Investment Committee of the Partners Healthcare. He also serves on a number of advisory boards, including the Advisory Council of the Financial Analysts Journal. Perold received his Bachelor's degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and his Masters and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University.
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Publications Awards & Honors
Mason, Scott P., Robert C. Merton, André Perold, and Peter Tufano. Teacher's Manual for Cases in Financial Engineering: Applied Studies of Financial Innovation. Prentice Hall, 1996. View Details
Crane, D. B., K. A. Froot, Scott P. Mason, André Perold, R. C. Merton, Z. Bodie, E. R. Sirri, and P. Tufano. The Global Financial System: A Functional Perspective. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 1995. View Details
Mason, Scott P., Robert C. Merton, André Perold, and Peter Tufano. Cases in Financial Engineering: Applied Studies of Financial Innovation. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall, 1995. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Risk Is a Choice Rather Than a Fate." Journal of Portfolio Management 36, no. 1 (Fall 2009). (Invited Editorial Comment.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Fundamentally Flawed Indexing." Financial Analysts Journal 63, no. 6 (November–December 2007). (
Winner of Graham and Dodd Best Perspectives Award For excellence in financial writing
.) View Details
Perold, André. "Capital Allocation in Financial Firms." Journal of Applied Corporate Finance 17, no. 3 (Summer 2005). View Details
Perold, André. "The Capital Asset Pricing Model." Journal of Economic Perspectives 18, no. 3 (Summer 2004): 3–24. View Details
Froot, Kenneth A., and André Perold. "New Trading Practices and Short-Run Market Efficiency." Journal of Futures Markets 15, no. 7 (October 1995): 731–766. (Revised from NBER Working Paper No. 3498, October 1990.) View Details
Perold, André, and James F. Gammill. "The Changing Character of Stock Market Liquidity." Shōken [Securities] 45, no. 536 (November 1993): 67–74. View Details
Merton, Robert C., and André Perold. "Theory of Risk Capital in Financial Firms." Continental Bank Journal of Applied Corporate Finance 6, no. 3 (fall 1993): 16–32. View Details
Perold, André, and Fischer Black. "Theory of Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance." Journal of Economic Dynamics & Control 16, nos. 3-4 (July–October 1992): 403–426. View Details
Froot, Kenneth A., André Perold, and J. Stein. "Shareholder Trading Practices and Corporate Investment Horizons." Continental Bank Journal of Applied Corporate Finance 5, no. 2 (summer 1992): 42–58. View Details
Perold, André, and Robert S. Salomon Jr. "The Right Amount of Assets under Management." Financial Analysts Journal 47, no. 2 (May–June 1991): 31–39. View Details
Perold, André, Kenneth A. Froot, and James F. Gammill Jr. "New Trading Practices and the Short-run Predictability of the S&P 500." Market Volatility and Investor Confidence: Report to the Board of Directors of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (June 7, 1990): G1: 1–27. View Details
Perold, André, and Jay O. Light. "The Institutionalization of Wealth: Changing Patterns of Investment Decision-Making." Tōshi kōgaku [Investment technology] 2 (1990): 63–96. View Details
Perold, André, and James F. Gammill. "The Changing Character of Stock Market Liquidity." Journal of Portfolio Management (spring 1989): 13–18. View Details
Perold, André, and Evan C. Schulman. "The Free Lunch in Currency Hedging: Implications for Investment Policy and Performance Standards." Financial Analysts Journal 44, no. 3 (May–June 1988). View Details
Perold, André. "The Implementation Shortfall: Paper vs. Reality." Journal of Portfolio Management 14, no. 3 (spring 1988): 4–9. View Details
Perold, André, and William F. Sharpe. "Dynamic Strategies for Asset Allocation." Financial Analysts Journal 44, no. 1 (January–February 1988): 16–27. View Details
Perold, André. "Large-Scale Portfolio Optimization." Management Science 30, no. 10 (October 1984): 1143–1160. View Details
Perold, André, and R. Meidan. "Optimality Conditions and Strong Duality in Abstract and Continuous Time Linear Programming." Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications 40, no. 1 (May 1983): 61–76. View Details
Perold, André, E. J. Anderson, and P. Nash. "Some Properties of a Class of Continuous Linear Programs." SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization 21, no. 5 (1983): 758–765. View Details
Perold, André, and Harry M. Markowitz. "Portfolio Analysis with Factors and Scenarios." Journal of Finance 36, no. 4 (September 1981): 871–877. View Details
Perold, André. "Extreme Points and Basic Feasible Solutions in Continuous Time Linear Programming." SIAM Journal on Control and Optimization 19, no. 1 (1981): 52–63. View Details
Perold, André. "A Degeneracy Exploiting LU Factorization for the Simplex Method." Mathematical Programming 19 (December 1980): 239–254. View Details
Perold, André. "A Generalization of the Frank-Wolfe Theorem." Mathematical Programming 18 (December 1980): 215–227. View Details
Perold, André, V. Chvatal, R. L. Graham, and S. Whitesides. "Combinatorial Designs Related to the Strong Perfect Graph Conjecture." Discrete Mathematics 26, no. 2 (1979): 83–92. View Details
Perold, André. "An Alternative Model for a Global Analysis of Quadratic Programs in a Finite Number of Steps." Mathematical Programming 15 (December 1978): 105–109. View Details
Perold, André, and G. B. Dantzig. "A Basis Factorization Method for Block Triangular Linear Programs." Sparse Matrix Proceedings (1978). View Details
Perold, André, and D. M. Hawkins. "On the Joint Distribution of Left- and Right-sided Outliner Statistics." Utilitas mathematica 12 (1977): 129–143. View Details
Perold, André. "Comments on 'Index Hedge Performance: Insurer Market Penetration and Basis Risk' by John A. Major." In The Financing of Property and Causality Risk, edited by Kenneth A. Froot. University of Chicago Press, 1998. View Details
Perold, André. "The Payment System and Derivative Instruments." In The Global Financial System: A Functional Perspective, by D. B. Crane, K. A. Froot, Scott P. Mason, André Perold, R. C. Merton, Z. Bodie, E. R. Sirri, and P. Tufano. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 1995. View Details
Merton, Robert C., and André Perold. "Management of Risk Capital in Financial Firms." In Financial Services: Perspectives and Challenges, edited by Samuel L. Hayes III, 215–245. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press, 1993. View Details
Perold, André, and Evan C. Schulman. "The Free Lunch in Currency Hedging: Implications for Investment Policy and Performance Standards." In The Currency Hedging Debate, edited by Lee R. Tomas III, 15–24. IFR Publishing, 1990. View Details
Perold, André, and Jay O. Light. "The Institutionalization of Wealth: Changing Patterns of Investment Decision-Making." In Wall Street and Regulation, edited by Samuel L. Hayes III, 97–126. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 1987. View Details
Perold, André. "A Degeneracy Exploiting LU Factorization for the Simplex Method." In Large Scale Linear Programming, edited by G. B. Dantzig, M. A. H. Dempster, and Markku Kallio. Laxenburg, Austria: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), 1981. View Details
Perold, André. "Exploiting Degeneracy in the Simplex Method." In Large Scale Linear Programming, edited by G. B. Dantzig, M. A. H. Dempster, and Markku Kallio. Laxenburg, Austria: International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), 1981. View Details
Perold, André, and Harry M. Markowitz. "Sparsity and Piecewise Linearity in Large Portfolio Optimization Problems." In Sparse Matricies and Their Uses, edited by I. S. Duff. Academic Press, 1981. View Details
Perold, André. "Capital Allocation in Financial Firms." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 98-072, June 1998. View Details
Froot, Kenneth, and André Perold. "The Determinants of Optimal Currency Hedging." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 97-011, October 1996. View Details
Perold, André, and Erik R. Sirri. "The Cost of International Equity Trading." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 97-012, October 1996. View Details
Perold, André, and Kuljot Singh. "Debt Overhang and Financial Slack." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 97-010, October 1996. View Details
Cases and Teaching Materials
Perold, Andre F. "Oceanbulk Maritime S.A. (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 914-416, April 2014. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Oceanbulk Maritime S.A." Harvard Business School Case 914-403, July 2013. (Revised June 2014.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "B. Zaitz & Sons Co. Farmland Investing." Harvard Business School Case 914-404, July 2013. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Geoffrey Bernstein. "The Madera Ranch and Water Bank." Harvard Business School Case 213-003, July 2012. (Revised July 2012.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "RMS: Investing in Chinese Timberland ." Harvard Business School Case 213-002, July 2012. (Revised July 2012.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Gone Rural." Harvard Business School Case 211-016, September 2010. (Revised March 2011.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Erik Stafford. "Harvard Management Company (2010)." Harvard Business School Case 211-004, September 2010. (Revised May 2012.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Dollarama Inc." Harvard Business School Case 210-041, February 2010. (Revised May 2012.) View Details
Ivashina, Victoria, and Andre F. Perold. "Rosetree Mortgage Opportunity Fund (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 210-065, March 2010. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Paul Michael Buser. "The University of Notre Dame Endowment." Harvard Business School Case 210-007, October 2009. (Revised January 2010.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., Forest L. Reinhardt, and Mikell Hyman. "The Carbon Market." Harvard Business School Background Note 209-064, September 2008. (Revised October 2009.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., Arthur I Segel, and Christopher M. Gordon. "Allston: Brand vs. Architecture." Harvard Business School Case 208-079, November 2007. (Revised March 2009.) View Details
Ivashina, Victoria, and Andre F. Perold. "Rosetree Mortgage Opportunity Fund." Harvard Business School Case 209-088, December 2008. (Revised March 2009.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Erik Stafford. "Leveraged Loans 2007." Harvard Business School Case 208-145, April 2008. (Revised December 2008.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., Forest L. Reinhardt, and Mikell Hyman. "International Carbon Finance and EcoSecurities." Harvard Business School Case 208-151, June 2008. (Revised October 2008.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and David S. Scharfstein. "The Howland Long-Term Opportunity Fund." Harvard Business School Case 207-066, September 2006. (Revised April 2008.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and David S. Scharfstein. "Ben Walter." Harvard Business School Case 207-070, October 2006. (Revised April 2008.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Erik Stafford. "Leveraged Loans 2007 (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 208-146, April 2008. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Erik Stafford. "2006 Hurricane Risk." Harvard Business School Case 207-075, October 2006. (Revised March 2008.) View Details
Perold, André, and Erik Stafford. "2006 Hurricane Risk (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 208-140, March 2008. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Kenneth A. Froot. "Measuring Investment Performance." Harvard Business School Background Note 208-110, January 2008. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and William T. Spitz. "The Vanderbilt University Endowment (2006)." Harvard Business School Case 207-062, December 2006. (Revised December 2007.) View Details
White, Lucy, and Andre F. Perold. "AXA MONY." Harvard Business School Case 208-062, November 2007. View Details
Musher, Joshua, and Andre F. Perold. "Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., 2001." Harvard Business School Case 202-049, January 2002. (Revised October 2007.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., Arthur I Segel, Oliver Corlette, and Soyoun Song. "Grosvenor Group Limited." Harvard Business School Case 207-064, October 2006. (Revised October 2007.) View Details
Greenwood, Robin, and André Perold. "Kerr-McGee." Harvard Business School Case 207-020, November 2006. (Revised November 2017.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Introduction to Portfolio Theory." Harvard Business School Background Note 185-066, October 1984. (Revised February 2007.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Markus Mullarkey. "Measuring Mutual Fund Performance." Harvard Business School Background Note 298-139, May 1998. (Revised February 2007.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Markus Mullarkey. "Morningstar, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 298-140, May 1998. (Revised February 2007.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., Chris McIsaac, and Marc Ricks. "Maverick Capital." Harvard Business School Case 204-013, December 2003. (Revised October 2006.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and David S. Scharfstein. "Stedman Place: Buy or Rent?" Harvard Business School Case 207-063, September 2006. View Details
Froot, Kenneth A., and Andre F. Perold. "Global Equity Markets: The Case of Royal Dutch and Shell." Harvard Business School Case 296-077, March 1996. (Revised April 2006.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Long-Term Capital Management, L.P. (D)." Harvard Business School Case 200-010, October 1999. (Revised October 2004.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Kwame C. Van Leeuwen. "AT&T Canada (A)." Harvard Business School Case 204-087, October 2003. (Revised October 2004.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Herve Duteil. "Man Group plc." Harvard Business School Case 205-007, July 2004. (Revised July 2004.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Kwame C. Van Leeuwen. "AT&T Canada (B)." Harvard Business School Case 204-088, October 2003. (Revised June 2004.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Kwame C. Van Leeuwen. "AT&T Canada (C)." Harvard Business School Case 204-089, October 2003. (Revised June 2004.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Kwame C. Van Leeuwen. "AT&T Canada (D)." Harvard Business School Case 204-090, October 2003. (Revised June 2004.) View Details
Fruhan, William E., Jr., and Andre F. Perold. "Arley Merchandise Corporation TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 296-070, February 1996. (Revised January 2004.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Peter Tufano. "Ford Motor Company's Value Enhancement Plan (A) (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 204-116, January 2004. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Joshua Musher. "Unilever Superannuation Fund vs. Merrill Lynch, The." Harvard Business School Case 203-034, July 2002. (Revised August 2003.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "At the T. Rowe Price Trading Desk (A)." Harvard Business School Case 285-041, October 1984. (Revised July 2003.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "At the T. Rowe Price Trading Desk (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 285-042, October 1984. (Revised July 2003.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Joshua Musher. "Ford Motor Company's Value Enhancement Plan (B)." Harvard Business School Case 202-103, April 2002. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Ford Motor Company's Value Enhancement Plan." Harvard Business School Case 201-079, January 2001. (Revised March 2002.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Austin K Scee. "Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., The." Harvard Business School Case 202-008, July 2001. (Revised March 2002.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Simon E. Brown. "Merrill Lynch HOLDRS." Harvard Business School Case 201-059, March 2001. (Revised November 2001.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Harlan P. Carere. "Putnam Investments." Harvard Business School Case 201-013, December 2000. (Revised October 2001.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Gunjan D. Bhow. "W. R. Hambrecht & Co: OpenIPO." Harvard Business School Case 200-019, October 1999. (Revised January 2000.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Robert Howard. "Farallon Capital Management: Risk Arbitrage (A)." Harvard Business School Case 299-020, October 1998. (Revised November 1999.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Long-Term Capital Management, L.P. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 200-007, November 1999. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Long-Term Capital Management, L.P. (C)." Harvard Business School Case 200-009, November 1999. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Risk of Stocks in the Long Run, The: The Barnstable College Endowment." Harvard Business School Case 296-073, April 1996. (Revised October 1999.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Long-Term Capital Management, L.P. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 200-008, October 1999. View Details
Perold, Andre F., Imran Ahmed, and Randolph B Altschuler. "Merrill Lynch's Acquisition of Mercury Asset Management." Harvard Business School Case 299-005, November 1998. (Revised July 1999.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Markus Mullarkey. "Integral Capital Partners." Harvard Business School Case 299-019, September 1998. (Revised July 1999.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Robert Howard. "Farallon Capital Management: Risk Arbitrage (B)." Harvard Business School Case 299-021, October 1998. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Robert Howard. "Farallon Capital Management: Risk Arbitrage (C)." Harvard Business School Case 299-022, October 1998. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Alison J. Cohen. "BEA Associates: U.S. High Yield Group." Harvard Business School Case 299-003, July 1998. (Revised September 1998.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Vanguard Group, Inc. (1998), The." Harvard Business School Case 299-002, September 1998. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Brian J. Tierney. "numeric investors l.p." Harvard Business School Case 298-012, July 1997. (Revised August 1997.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and William T. Spitz. "Common Fund Hedge Fund Portfolio, The." Harvard Business School Case 297-014, December 1996. View Details
Perold, Andre F., James Gray, and Roberto Mignone. "Private Equity Investment in Russia: Alliance Cellulose Limited." Harvard Business School Case 297-005, September 1996. (Revised October 1996.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "American Express TRS Charge-Card Receivables and Lehman Brothers and the Securitization of American Express Charge-Card Receivables TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 295-158, June 1995. (Revised May 1996.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "Investment Linked to Commodity Futures, An TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 295-164, June 1995. (Revised May 1996.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "RJR Nabisco - 1990 TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 295-165, June 1995. (Revised May 1996.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "ARPPS: Adjustable Rate Perpetual Preferred Stock & MMP: Money Market Preferred Stock TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 296-069, February 1996. (Revised May 1996.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "Fidelity Investments: Spartan Florida Municipal Fund (TN)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 296-071, February 1996. (Revised May 1996.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "BEA Associates: Enhanced Equity Index Funds TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 295-160, June 1995. (Revised May 1996.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "B.F. Goodrich-Rabobank Interest Rate Swap, The TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 295-161, June 1995. (Revised May 1996.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "State of Connecticut Municipal Swap TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 295-162, June 1995. (Revised May 1996.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "First Commonwealth Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 296-012, August 1995. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Credit General, SA." Harvard Business School Case 296-011, August 1995. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "Options and Put-Call Parity." Harvard Business School Background Note 295-129, March 1995. (Revised August 1995.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Kuljot Singh. "Boston Company, The: Securities Lending." Harvard Business School Case 294-024, January 1994. (Revised August 1995.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "RJR Nabisco--1990." Harvard Business School Case 290-021, June 1990. (Revised August 1995.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "ARPPS: Adjustable Rate Perpetual Preferred Stock and MMP: Money Market Preferred Stock TN." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 295-159, June 1995. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Wai Lee. "Note on Yield Conventions." Harvard Business School Case 295-101, January 1995. (Revised June 1995.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "State of Connecticut Municipal Swap." Harvard Business School Case 291-024, May 1991. (Revised December 1994.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Kuljot Singh. "American Express TRS Charge-Card Receivables." Harvard Business School Case 293-120, April 1993. (Revised December 1994.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Kuljot Singh. "Lehman Brothers and the Securitization of American Express Charge-Card Receivables." Harvard Business School Case 293-121, April 1993. (Revised December 1994.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "BEA Associates: Enhanced Equity Index Funds." Harvard Business School Case 293-024, November 1992. (Revised December 1994.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Sanjay Bhatnagar. "Fidelity Investments: Spartan Florida Municipal Fund." Harvard Business School Case 294-116, May 1994. (Revised December 1994.) View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Kuljot Singh. "Bankers Trust: Global Investment Bank." Harvard Business School Case 295-010, October 1994. View Details
Perold, Andre F., Wai Lee, and Kuljot Singh. "Note on Crude Oil and Crude Oil Derivatives Markets." Harvard Business School Background Note 295-053, October 1994. View Details
Perold, Andre F., and Kuljot Singh. "Rochester Capital." Harvard Business School Case 293-083, December 1992. (Revised May 1993.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Nikko Securities Co. Ltd." Harvard Business School Case 292-002, August 1991. (Revised June 1992.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 291-006, October 1990. (Revised July 1991.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Penobscot Nation and Passamaquoddy Tribe." Harvard Business School Case 290-001, September 1989. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Hatherly Foundation." Harvard Business School Case 289-018, September 1988. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Batterymarch Financial Management (A)." Harvard Business School Case 286-113, April 1986. (Revised February 1988.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Batterymarch Financial Management (B)." Harvard Business School Case 286-115, April 1986. (Revised February 1988.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.--1986." Harvard Business School Case 287-047, December 1986. (Revised August 1987.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Prudential Insurance Co. of America--1985." Harvard Business School Case 288-007, July 1987. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Inc." Harvard Business School Case 184-194, June 1984. (Revised June 1987.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Wilshire Associates." Harvard Business School Case 286-003, September 1985. (Revised June 1987.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 287-008, August 1986. (Revised June 1987.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Note on Accounting for Property and Casualty Insurance Companies." Harvard Business School Background Note 287-082, April 1987. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Progressive Corp.--1986." Harvard Business School Case 287-083, April 1987. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Spear Securities, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 286-049, March 1986. (Revised February 1987.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Instinet Corp. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 286-116, April 1986. (Revised August 1986.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Note on Equity Trading." Harvard Business School Background Note 287-019, August 1986. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "IBM International Investment Management." Harvard Business School Case 287-009, August 1986. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Instinet Corp. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 286-120, April 1986. (Revised July 1986.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "GTE Corp. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 286-101, February 1986. (Revised March 1986.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Gemini II." Harvard Business School Case 286-039, November 1985. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Lehman Management Co., Inc." Harvard Business School Case 284-027, September 1983. (Revised October 1985.) View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Furman, Selz, Mager, Dietz & Birney, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 286-001, September 1985. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Citicorp Investment Management." Harvard Business School Case 286-002, September 1985. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Black-Scholes Option Pricing Program for the HP 12C Calculator." Harvard Business School Background Note 285-057, November 1984. View Details
Perold, Andre F. "Note on Replicating Options with Position on Stock and Cash." Harvard Business School Background Note 284-006, August 1983. View Details
Perold, André, and James F. Gammill Jr. "Contracts Markets, Cash Markets, and Arbitrage." Paper presented at the American Finance Association Annual Meeting, December 01, 1986. View Details
Perold, André, and Jay O. Light. "Risk Sharing and Corporate Pension Policy." Paper presented at the American Finance Association Annual Meeting, December 01, 1985. View Details
Other Publications and Materials
Perold, Andre F. "Risk Stabilization in Asset Allocation." View Details
D'Avolio, Gene M., and André Perold. "Short Selling in Practice--Intermediating Uncertain Share Availability." October 2003. View Details
Crane, D. B., J. O. Light, K. G. Palepu, and A. F. Perold. "Capital Market Intermediaries: Summary Observations on a Workshop Held at Harvard Business School." May 2003. View Details
Perold, André. "Is Enron a replay of LTCM?" December 2001. View Details
Perold, André. "New Trading Practices and the Short-run Predictability of the S&P 500: Market Volatility and Investor Confidence, Report to the Board of Directors of the New York Stock Exchange, Inc." 2000. View Details
Perold, André. "Constant Proportion Portfolio Insurance." August 1986. View Details
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Ollie Locke and husband Gareth Locke share spectacular wedding photos with HELLO!
Congratulations to the happy couple
December 13, 2020 - 17:12 GMT hellomagazine.com Made in Chelsea stars Ollie Locke and Gareth Locke have shared their beautiful wedding album exclusively with HELLO! magazine
Made in Chelsea stars Ollie Locke and Gareth Locke have shared their beautiful wedding album exclusively with HELLO! magazine. The TV stars tied the knot in a spectacular ceremony at London's Natural History Museum in front of just 13 guests including bridesmaids Binky Felstead and Olivia Bentley.
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In a break with tradition, they also hosted a wedding breakfast at Chelsea's Bluebird restaurant the night before the ceremony with guests including Made in Chelsea star Tiffany Watson, Lydia Bright, singer Ella Eyre and Pearl Mackie.
"It was just spectacular," Ollie tells HELLO! "It was so elegant, so incredibly beautiful and so special. It was very unique and very 'us'. I love living my life as a romcom and it was exactly how we wanted it. I knew it was going to change our lives forever." Gareth added: "It was something I will remember for the rest of my life and it was perfect."
WATCH: Behind the scenes at Ollie Locke and Gareth Locke's fairytale London wedding
The Natural History Museum was filled with thousands of flickering candles and hundreds of white flowers for the ceremony, which was only the second wedding ever to held at the museum and the first gay marriage.
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"There was an aura about it," Ollie explains of the atmosphere. "Everyone was wearing masks, there were candles everywhere, it was dark outside and it felt magical, almost gothic. There was something very Dickensian about it."
"It was so elegant, so incredibly beautiful and so special," Ollie said. Copyright: Barker Evans
After Binky delivered an emotional speech, the couple said their vows, which they had composed themselves.
"I felt such mixed emotions," Gareth recalls. "I was crying but also couldn't stop smiling. In my vows, I said 'It has taken us 12 years to get here but it was a journey worth taking.' We have grown so much over that time and this has all come together and happened at the right time."
Binky, left, delivered an emotional speech during the ceremony. Copyright: Barker Evans
The couple also tell HELLO! how they pulled the entire two-day event together in just 48 hours in order to get married on November 4, before the second national lockdown began. And they were touched by how their closest friends and family dropped everything so they could be there.
"Important and busy people cancelled their plans so they could come," Ollie adds of the ceremony, which will be shown on E4's Made in Chelsea on December 14 at 9pm: "Apart from a few family members and friends who couldn't be there, we had everyone else we wanted."
The pair tied the knot at London's Natural History Museum. Copyright: Barker Evans
And they exclusively talk to HELLO! about their wish to start a family. Ollie tells the magazine: "As soon as you say 'I do', it's the start of a great adventure. And this is something that we have wanted for a long time. Now let's see if we can create a family – that's the next stage."
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Scientists reveal that too much sleep may be linked to poor health
When lie-ins are more than an occasional treat, it could indicate a more serious problem
August 07, 2018 - 10:22 BST Jessica B A study has found that sleeping for ten hours or more each night increases your risk of premature death by 30%
We all know what a treat it can be to enjoy a few extra hours in bed on a Saturday morning, but if long sleeps aren’t just a weekend treat for you – and you regularly find yourself sleeping for much longer than eight hours most nights – then be careful. Why? Because a new study has shown this may be linked to early death. The research, which was published in the Journal of the American heart Association, found that people who sleep for 10 hours are 30% more likely to die prematurely than those who sleep for eight.
We often associate a lack of sleep with health problems – but the opposite could also be true
The scientists also found that sleeping too much brings a 56% increased risk of death from stroke and a 495 increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. They came to these conclusions after studying data from 74 studies involving more than three million people in total. They concluded that abnormal sleep could be an indicator of cardiovascular problems.
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Dr Chun Shing Kwok, lead researcher and clinical lecturer at Keele University's Institute for Science and Technology in Medicine, said: "Our study has an important public health impact in that it shows that excessive sleep is a marker of elevated cardiovascular risk. Our findings have important implications as clinicians should have greater consideration for exploring sleep duration and quality in consultations.
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"If excessive sleep patterns are found, particularly prolonged durations of eight hours or more, then clinicians should consider screening for adverse cardiovascular risk factors and obstructive sleep apnea, which is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep."
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In kangaroo care, the preterm infant is placed on the parent’s chest to establish skin-to-skin contact. A research showed that singing during kangaroo care relaxed both mothers and their babies, as well as supported the establishment of the mother–infant relationship.
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Singing to preterm infants during kangaroo care reduces maternal anxiety and supports the mother–infant relationship
Premature births are stressful experiences that increase the risk of anxiety for mothers and may hinder the development of interaction between mother and infant. A new study indicates that the combination of singing and kangaroo care boosts the wellbeing of the mothers of preterm infants, also making it easier for them to establish a connection with their baby.
When a child is born before term, the mother and baby are physically separated due to the hospital care required by the latter. Mothers of preterm infants often experience stress in the hospital, and their worry for the baby’s survival may be considerable. This heightens their risk of anxiety and depression, particularly among mothers of infants whose birth weight is very low or who are born very early. Maternal stress and depressive symptoms can also pose a risk to the infant’s further development.
Researchers from the University of Helsinki contributed to a study investigating the effects of singing during kangaroo care on maternal wellbeing and the mother–infant relationship after preterm birth.
In kangaroo care, the preterm infant is placed on the parent’s chest to establish skin-to-skin contact. Due to its developmentally supporting outcomes, the method has consolidated its position as part of the standard care for preterm infants in Finland, and it is often initiated already during intensive care immediately after the infant's physical condition makes kangaroo care possible.
‘Singing Kangaroo’ study conducted at the University of Helsinki observed 24 mothers who sang or hummed over the course of kangaroo care to their preterm infants during a period corresponding with weeks 33 to 40 of pregnancy. A music therapist guided the parents in the intervention group to sing in a manner appropriate for the age of the preterm infant and also provided them with singing material.
In the control group, 12 mothers carried out kangaroo care as standard practice up to week 40 without any specific encouragement to sing. Maternal anxiety was measured at the beginning and end of the intervention. After the singing period, the mothers in the singing group completed a questionnaire on their singing experiences. The mothers in both groups kept a journal where they recorded the duration of their daily interventions, while the control group mothers also recorded information on the auditory environment associated with kangaroo care.
“Prior research has shown that the mother’s voice and singing have positive effects on the development of preterm infants, among them the potential to stabilise their physiological state. In addition, several music therapy studies have demonstrated that music therapy and singing by mothers in conjunction with kangaroo care already in intensive care can positively affect the mothers in particular by reducing their anxiety,” says doctoral student Kaisamari Kostilainen from the University of Helsinki.
Singing relaxes both mother and child – All mothers continued singing after the study
According to the findings, anxiety had been statistically reduced in the group of singing mothers after the intervention period compared to the mothers in the control group, who, according to their journals, did not sing during kangaroo care.
The results of the questionnaire show that singing also had a positive effect on maternal mood and general wellbeing. A total of 18 mothers (85%) reported that singing improved their mood, and 14 mothers (67%) felt singing helped them cope in a difficult situation. Sixteen respondents (76%) said that singing improved their wellbeing in general.
Furthermore, the mothers felt that singing relaxed both themselves and their babies, as well as supported the establishment of the mother–infant relationship. A total of 19 mothers (90%) reported in the questionnaire that their baby reacted to their singing in kangaroo care by relaxing. Seventeen mothers (80%) said their babies fell asleep while listening to the singing. Nearly all mothers (95%) felt singing promoted interaction with their infants and made it easier to establish an emotional connection.
Mothers sang the most during the intervention, but 16 mothers (76%) reported that the other parent sang to their preterm baby as well. In all of the families included in the dataset, the other parent was the father. Not enough data concerning the fathers was obtained for analysis.
All of the mothers in the singing group reported they had continued singing at home after the study, with singing established as an element of daily family routines.
“The results show that singing in kangaroo care after preterm birth can support maternal wellbeing and the mother–infant relationship by creating interactive situations and promoting an emotional connection. However, mothers may need support, guidance and privacy for singing. According to our findings, mothers may benefit from support and guidance provided by a trained music therapist in singing and using their voice in support of wellbeing and interaction while in hospital care,” Kostilainen says.
Reference: Kostilainen, K., Mikkola, K., Erkkilä, J., & Huotilainen, M. Effects of maternal singing during kangaroo care on maternal anxiety, wellbeing, and mother–infant relationship after preterm birth: a mixed methods study. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, 2020. DOI: 10.1080/08098131.2020.1837210
‘Singing Kangaroo’ (Laulava Kenguru) is a longitudinal study which investigates the effects of singing by the parents during kangaroo care on the auditory discrimination of preterm infants at term age, their later cognitive development and maternal anxiety and wellbeing as well as the mother–infant relationship during care on the ward.
Kaisamari Kostilainen, doctoral student, University of Helsinki
Email: kaisamari.kostilainen@helsinki.fi
Minna Huotilainen, professor, University of Helsinki
Email: minna.huotilainen@helsinki.fi
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Production Software Turns Designs into Reality for Daw Green Clients
Daw Green Contracts Ltd. - U.K.
To say that Alan Ruddock, Works Director of Daw Green Contracts Ltd., is passionate about the woodworking industry, would be an understatement.
He built his own workshop in a shed when he was 14, and had woodworking tools for Christmas as a child, taking his own full set of tools into his ‘O’ Level woodworking exam. And he fully admits that if you cut him, he’d bleed sawdust. “It was just born within me,” he says. “When I started working in the industry, I couldn’t believe I was getting paid to do something I loved so much.”
And now, he’s equally as passionate about ALPHACAM software which programs the company’s 3-axis SCM Record 125 router. As well as currently using ALPHACAM on every project the high-end shopfitting company works on, he is also expanding their use of CABINET VISION, which also drives the Record, through its Screen-To-Machine module.
Manufacturing everything from counters to displays, stands, wall panelling, ceiling features, desks and storage units, anything with a curved shape goes through ALPHACAM. “We’ve also had CABINET VISION for a few years, but only recently started to really exploit it for carcases and pure cabinetry components.”
Amongst their prestigious clients: the Trailfinders travel agency chain; Royalty, including Buckingham Palace, Holyrood Palace, Windsor Castle and Clarence House; and the Houses of Parliament.
“Because we only work at the real top end of the market, precision and quality is paramount for us. Our biggest challenge is the complexity of what we do, and with time being one of the major drivers of the industry, we’re always looking to save time, while still ensuring consistently high quality, particularly in the process of converting the original drawings into NC code for the machine tool. This is where CABINET VISION is starting to play an increasingly important role.”
When they first invested in CABINET VISION it was part of a period of considerable change for the company, and the software was underutilised. Now, while ALPHACAM will continue to program complex components, he says a lot of the case work is better suited to CABINET VISION.
“The difference is, once we import our CAD drawings into ALPHACAM we have to break down the individual components and redraw them in ALPHCAM, then insert all the holes and fixings. But CABINET VISION produces the panels for us from the CAD drawings, and this will save us a tremendous amount of time, while reducing the risk of human error. Those drawings show the entire shop, including all the other trades – air conditioning, electrical, and flooring – and we extrapolate the cabinets, and treat them as individuals.”
He says further time savings come from CABINET VISION’s parametric function. “Basically we make boxes – a counter with cupboards and drawers is simply a box with other boxes inside, and as we’ve already invested time upfront with building up libraries and construction methods, we simply drag and drop a cabinet into the job, and when we edit one length, it automatically changes the other dimensions.
“Sometimes those boxes have complex shaped components, and we’ll need ALPHACAM to program those toolpaths, but the majority are now put directly through CABINET VISION now.”
As well as accuracy and time savings, he says CABINET VISION offers another huge benefit for the workshop: labelling. As well as the software producing drawings showing all the panels coming off the router, Label-IT enables their operator to clearly visualise the panels, print labels at the machine, and then simply place them on the parts as they’re nested out. The screen is updated automatically to show which parts and panels have been completed. Information on the labels includes the client name, job number, description, and edge banding details.
“This is particularly important for the shopfloor to take a pallet of parts and know which ones need to go to the edge bander, or directly to the bench for assembly as a finished counter or desk. It’s like putting a jigsaw puzzle together with the box lid picture, as opposed to doing it without the lid.”
In conclusion, Alan Ruddock says ALPHACAM has been valuable and integral to their processes for many years, and CABINET VISION is set to become of equal importance as they fully implement it. “The software turns designs into reality for our high-end customers. Without it, our production would simply stop.”
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Alok Sharma made president of UN climate conference in Glasgow
By Prasun Sonwalkar , edited by Vinod Janardhanan | Hindustan Times, London
COP26, the conference of parties of UN climate negotiations, will be the largest summit the UK has ever hosted, bringing together representatives from nearly 200 countries, including leaders, experts, and campaigners.
“We call on leaders from across the political spectrum, including the President of the United States, to disavow false and dangerous narratives, and encourage their supporters to do so as well,” she said.(AP)
UN human rights official asks Trump to renounce false, dangerous narratives
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Nilavro Ghosh | United Nations
Thousands of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol building on Wednesday and clashed with police, resulting in four deaths and interrupting a constitutional process by Congress to affirm the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the November 3 election.
TS Tirumurti, India’s envoy to the UN.(PTI)
India to chair Taliban sanctions committee, to keep focus on terrorists, sponsors
By Rezaul H Laskar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
After a recent visit to Pakistan by a Taliban delegation led by Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, videos emerged of the group’s leaders visiting terror training camps on Pakistani soil
Throughout January 2020, the WHO publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the novel coronavirus.(AP)
Covid-19: Timeline of events that led to China blocking WHO’s team
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
After the WHO chief publicly expressed disappointment in a rare rebuke to Beijing, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said that “there’s no need to read too much into it.”
Indian envoy to China Vikram Misri said the world needed more trusted and capable players and India believes it can play the role.(@VikramMisri/Twitter)
Covid-19 pushed India to be a force for good on the global stage: Indian envoy to China
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Beijing
In an opinion piece published in the Hong-Kong based South China Morning Post, India’s ambassador to China Vikram Misri said “Atmanirbhar Bharat is a self-reliant India but not a self-centred one.”
India’s term got underway on Monday with a flag installation ceremony, accompanied by the four other countries joining as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council.(AFP/United Nations/Eskinder Debebe)
India starts UN Security Council term vowing to speak against terror
By Yashwant Raj , edited by Vinod Janardhanan | Hindustan Times, Washington
“India will be a voice for the developing world,” said TS Tirumurti, the Indian permanent representative to the UN.
India will be the UNSC President in August 2021 and will preside over the Council again for a month in 2022.(REUTERS)
Indian tricolour to be installed at UN Security Council stakeout as country begins 2-year tenure
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Kunal Gaurav | United Nations
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador T S Tirumurti will install the tricolour and is expected to make brief remarks at the ceremony.
T S Tirumurti, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.(pminewyork.gov.in)
India will try to bridge fissures, says T S Tirumurti, India’s UN ambassador
By Yashwant Raj | Hindustan Times, Washington, DC
UPDATED ON DEC 31, 2020 10:27 AM IST
India’s eighth stint as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council will begin on Friday
Employees test mobile phones on an assembly line in the mobile phone plant of Rising Stars Mobile India Pvt., a unit of Foxconn Technology Co., in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Regarding the ICT sector, the report said the investment to India has evolved from information technology services for Multinational enterprises (MNEs) to the thriving local digital ecosystem where many domestic players, especially in e-commerce, have attracted considerable international investment.(Bloomberg)
Indian economy could be ‘most resilient’ in subregion over long term: UN report
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | United Nations
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 03:04 PM IST
The growth, however, was mainly driven by India, which accounted for 77 per cent of the total inflows to the subregion and received USD 51 billion in 2019, up 20 per cent from the previous year.
Kerala Minister for Health, Social Justice and Women & Child Development K K Shailaja announced the conduct of the conference by releasing the brochure.(ANI)
Kerala: Gender Park to host 3-day global meet at Kozhikode in February
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Nilavro Ghosh | Thiruvananthapuram
PUBLISHED ON DEC 28, 2020 09:27 PM IST
The three-day conference, beginning on February 11, will be held at The Gender Parks Kozhikode campus in a partially- digital (hybrid) format, given the prevalence of Covid-19.
Lebanon is host to more than 1 million refugees, nearly a quarter of the country’s population of 5 million.(AFP)
Syrian refugee camp burnt to ground in northern Lebanon
By Associated Press | Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Beirut
The fire ensued following a fight between a Lebanese family in al-Miniyeh in the country’s north and Syrians living in the camp, according to Lebanese media reports.
World is observing the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness today(ANI)
World celebrates 1st International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
The UNGA called on nations to observe the day “in accordance with national contexts and priorities” through education and awareness-raising activities.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack by unidentified armed combatants on Central African national defence and security forces.(Reuters file photo)
3 UN peacekeepers killed, 2 injured in attack in Central African Republic
By Asian News International | Posted by Deepali Sharma | New York
PUBLISHED ON DEC 26, 2020 10:09 AM IST
The Secretary-General also recalled that attacks against United Nations peacekeepers may constitute a war crime.
US President Donald Trump departs on travel to West Point, New York from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, US.(REUTERS)
UN rights office criticizes Donald Trump pardons of ex-contractors
By Associated Press | Posted by Arpan Rai | Washington
“These four individuals were given sentences ranging from 12 years to life imprisonment, including on charges of first-degree murder,” UN human rights office spokeswoman Marta Hurtado said in a statement released in Geneva.
Pakistan says the attack on the UN vehicle was deliberate, as such vehicles are clearly marked and “recognizable even from long distances.”(REUTERS)
Imran Khan warns India against ‘false flag’ attacks in Kashmir
By Associated Press| Posted by Nilavro Ghosh | Islamabad, Pakistan
Pakistan blamed Friday’s attack on India, implying it was aimed at embarrassing Islamabad and harming relations with the international community. The two UN observers in the vehicle escaped unharmed.
Indian officials had on Friday rejected claims by the Pakistani military’s media arm and Foreign Office that a vehicle carrying two officers of the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) was “specifically targeted” by Indian troops from across the LoC.(PHOTO: @OfficialDGISPR.)
India rejects Pakistan’s allegations about targeting of UN vehicle
By HT Correspondent | Edited by Sohini Sarkar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Shortly before India made clear its position on Sunday evening, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said it had taken up the incident with the UN and asked it to “initiate a transparent investigation” into the matter.
The report was posted May 13 after it had received necessary approvals within the UN system.(AP)
Covid-19: WHO was warned lives were at risk over yanked report on Italy
By Associated Press | Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Rome
The comprehensive report examined how the Italian government and health system reacted after the country became the epicenter of the European outbreak in late February.
The minister was, however, caught on the UN TV camera asking whether he should start his speech again from the salutations!(HT Archives)
How SM Krishna slipped up at UNSC
By Manjeev S Puri
Krishna began by recognising the UNSG. We had not included him in the salutations. He appreciated the presence of two Portuguese-speaking nations. It was not in our prepared text. His third sentence was about Timor-Leste. The penny dropped
The UN Women Multi-Country Office located in Delhi would support Gender Park to develop it into a South Asia hub for gender related activities.(REUTERS)
Kerala’s Gender Park to sign MoU with UN Women
The Memorandum of Understanding to formalise the partnership would be signed in the presence of the state’s Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday.
US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, meets with Taliban chief negotiator, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, and Taliban's peace negotiation team, amid talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government, in Doha, Qatar November 2020.(REUTERS FILE PHOTO)
Afghanistan fears lenient sanctions against Taliban will adversely affect peace process
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Kabul
The Security Council has extended the mandate of the Monitoring Team assisting the 1988 Afghanistan Sanctions Committee for another year.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has repeatedly said Tehran’s nuclear steps were reversible if the US lifted sanctions.(AP)
Iran rejects IAEA chief’s call that new agreement needed after Biden takes office
By Reuters | Posted by Kunal Gaurav | Dubai
After President Donald Trump quit the deal in 2018 and reimposed US sanctions, Iran responded by breaching many of the deal’s restrictions.
Indians wearing face masks as a precaution against the coronavirus shop at a market in New Delhi, India.(AP)
India slips a spot in UN’s human development index, ranks at 131 now: 8 points
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai | New Delhi
Human Development Index is the measure of a nation’s health, education, and standards of living.
The world’s worst humanitarian crisis in Yemen is the result of more than five years of brutal conflict, disease, economic collapse and a breakdown of public institutions and services(REUTERS)
5 million Yemenis ‘one step away from famine’ in 2021, UN warns
By Asian News International | Posted by Ayshee Bhaduri | Aden
In a brief statement posted on its official Twitter account, the UN organization said that more than half of Yemen’s overall population could head further into hunger in 2021. An estimated 50,000 people will be living in famine-like conditions in the war-ravaged Arab country during 2021, the statement added.
Chef Vikas Khanna was the director, writer, spotboy, art director and even helped the child actors help memorise their lines on the sets of The Last Color
With love from Banaras
By Karishma Kuenzang | Hindustan Times
Brunch date with Chef Vikas Khanna and actor Neena Gupta: “If a film has no objective, it won’t work!”On the eve of the release of their movie with a message, the chef/filmmaker and acclaimed actor get talking
File photo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Global Climate Summit via video conferencing on Saturday.(ANI)
‘India will achieve targets, exceed expectations’: PM Modi at UN Climate Ambition Summit
By Jayashree Nandi | Edited by Sparshita Saxena | Hindusta Times, New Delhi
The PM said that on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the Paris Agreement, the world shouldn’t lose sight of historical emissions.
The UN General Assembly approved a resolution over Russian objections Thursday commending progress in peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban(AFP)
UN backs Afghan peace talks in resolution, Russia votes ‘no’
By Associated Press | Posted by Ayshee Bhaduri | New York
The resolution reiterates the General Assembly’s “serious concern” about the security situation in Afghanistan and stresses the need to continue to address the threat to the country’s stability from violence committed by the Taliban
More than 80 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide as of mid-2020, with existing and new conflicts as well as the Covid -19 pandemic dramatically affecting their lives this year, a UN report has said.(Reuters)
Over 80 million people forcibly displaced globally as of mid-2020, Covid further worsened crisis: UN
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Mallika Soni | Geneva
According to its report on trends in global forced displacement released on Wednesday in Geneva, The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR estimates that global forced displacement surpassed 80 million at mid-year.
UN human rights experts urged Pakistan, which was re-elected to the 47-member Human Rights Council in October, to lead by example by showing its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights.(AP file photo)
UN human rights experts raise concerns over scourge of enforced disappearances, torture in Pakistan
By Asian News International | Posted by Deepali Sharma | Geneva
The experts highlighted the government’s failure to fully investigate the case of human rights defender Idris Khattak who was taken into custody by Pakistani Military Intelligence.
The theme of Human Rights Day 2020 is to “Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights”.
Human Rights Day 2020: ‘Recover better - stand up for human rights’
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Mallika Soni | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
The theme of Human Rights Day 2020 is to “Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights”. This chosen theme is in sync with the Covid pandemic. It focuses on creating equal opportunities for everyone and addressing the failures and disappointments we all were exposed to due to Covid -19.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a news conference at UN headquarters in New York City, New York, US.(Reuters/ File photo)
UN chief says will take Covid-19 vaccine publicly, calls it his ‘moral obligation’
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Mallika Soni | New York
“Of course, I intend to receive the vaccine when it becomes available for me in whatever the situation that will be justified for that. And, obviously, I will have no doubt in doing it publicly,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday.
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Trial / Kenya Cases
September 28, 2011 February 3, 2014 by Alpha Sesay
Uhuru Kenyatta Called for Dialogue, Respect for the Rule of Law and Peace in Kenya, His Lawyers tell ICC Judges
Kenya Cases, Commentary
deconstruct, dialogue, extort, Gillian Higgins', Independent Counsel, inherently flawed, pervert justice, respect for the rule of law, Steven Kay QC, unreliable, Witnesses 11 and 12
Kenyan Deputy Prime Minister, Uhuru M. Kenyatta called for peace, respect for the rule of law, and urged opposition members to engage in dialogue after the announcement of presidential elections results in December 2007, his lawyers told Pre-Trial Chamber II judges of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague today.
Following the conclusion of the defense case for Kenya’s head of public service, Francis Muthaura, Mr. Kenyatta’s lawyers officially commenced his defense, calling prosecution evidence against him “inherently flawed and unreliable.”
Gillian Higgins, one of the defense lawyers for the Kenyan Deputy Prime Minister, commenced her submission today by telling the judges that the defense team will “take apart, deconstruct, expose the assumptions…and unreliable nature of the prosecution’s evidence.”
She said the defense will “assess the reality of the evidence” against Mr. Kenyatta and establish that there is “no evidence of individual criminal responsibility of Uhuru Kenyatta.”
Ms. Higgins questioned the credibility of prosecution witnesses, two of whom she accused of having tried to extort money from Mr. Kenyatta’s defense team. Referencing the evidence given to prosecutors by Witnesses 11 and 12, Ms. Higgins said that both witnesses were first interviewed by the Kenyatta defense team in February 2011. She said the witnesses gave completely exculpatory/exonerating evidence account of Mr. Kenyatta, establishing that he was innocent and he had no links with the Mungiki, an organization whose members prosecutors say were directed by Mr. Kenyatta to commit crimes during the 2007-2008 post-election violence in Kenya.
According to Ms. Higgins, when the defense spoke to these two witnesses, they were told that the defense team will only reimburse the transport fares and food expenses incurred during their effort to provide evidence for Mr. Kenyatta. The witnesses were not satisfied and because the Kenyatta defense could not give them the money they wanted, they switched over to the prosecution where they believed they would get the money they wanted. At this stage, their evidence against Mr. Kenyatta became incriminating, Ms. Higgins said.
Ms. Higgins explained that with the approval of the Pre-Trial Chamber judges, an independent counsel was instructed to investigate the allegations that the witnesses had tried to extort money for giving evidence. The independent counsel, Ms. Higgins explained, issued a report in which he confirmed that the refusal by the Kenyatta defense team to pay the witnesses contributed to them switching over to the prosecution. They were part of an extortion attempt and had tried to pervert the cause of justice, Ms. Higgins referenced the report of the independent counsel.
“Rather than being protected here, they should be prosecuted here,” Ms. Higgins said about the witnesses.
Ms. Higgins went over the evidence of prosecution witnesses one after the other, highlighting what she called hearsay, unreliable, uncorroborated, and anonymous evidence.
She urged the judges not to confirm charges against Mr. Kenyatta based on the evidence presented by the prosecution.
“To do so [confirm charges] will be to lower the status of this [ICC] court,” Ms. Higgins said.
“To accept this evidence puts all of us at risk. This is not the stuff of the International Criminal Court,” she added.
Ms. Higgins submission was followed by that of Mr. Kenyatta’s lead counsel, Steven Kay QC.
Mr. Kay, in his submission, presented Mr. Kenyatta as a man of peace and one whose politics transcends tribal leanings. He told the judges that when violence broke out in Kenya following the announcement of elections results in December 2007, Mr. Kenyatta urged his opponents to go to court and challenge the results instead of embarking on mass action.
Mr. Kay played some video and audio clips in court in which Mr. Kenyatta said that people should engage in dialogue and not seek revenge.
On various occasions when prosecution witnesses said that Mr. Kenyatta was in meetings with the Mungiki, he was taking part in other events at places different from where he is alleged to be holding meetings aimed at planning violence, Mr. Kay told the judges.
Responding to prosecution evidence that Mr. Kenyatta was involved in fundraising events that were aimed at supporting the violence in Nakuru and Naivasha Districts in Kenya, Mr. Kay argued that the evidence shows that these meetings were aimed at getting humanitarian assistance for persons who had been displaced by the violence. In many of these meetings, Mr. Kenyatta was not present, Mr. Kay submitted.
Mr. Kay played a 15 minute video that showed Mr. Kenyatta speaking to a large group of irate youths. While a huge portion of the speech was in Swahili and Kikuyu, Mr. Kay gave the translations of the speech to the parties in court, explaining that Mr. Kenyatta was persuading the irate youths not to seek revenge for violent attacks against them. He was quoted to have said that “two wrongs cannot make one right” and that the youths should refrain from engaging in any violent activities.
This, Mr. Kay said, meant that Mr. Kenyatta was concerned about peace, not about violence as portrayed by the prosecution.
Mr. Kenyatta is accused by the Prosecutor of the ICC as being an indirect co-perpetrator of crimes against humanity committed during the post-election violence in Kenya from late December 2007 to late January 2008. The violence stemmed from disagreement over elections results between the Party of National Unity (PNU) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Mr. Kenyatta has denied the allegations against him and has indicated that he will testify as a witness in his own defense.
Before the end of today’s proceedings, Mr. Kenyatta was sworn in as a witness in his own case and he is scheduled to commence his testimony tomorrow.
The present proceedings are meant to determine whether or not the charges against Mr. Muthaura, Mr. Kenyatta, and former Commissioner of Police Mohammed Hussein Ali should be confirmed.
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kariuki francis September 29, 2011 at 3:59 am
this is a briliant analysis of Uhuru Kenyatta’s defense team case. Higgins and Kay portrayed great competence in their submissions. They are indeed great Lawyers.
Alexa September 29, 2011 at 9:48 am
What the two Kenyatta lawyers – quite desperate by now – attempt, is to combine very different and actually conflicting defence tactics. Some may be valid indeed; others are counter-productive.
Their main and glaring weakness at the moment is Higgins’ profound misinterpretation of the notion of “witness credibility”, where she completely misassesses the ICC standards. The fundamental notion itself (the one in quotation marks) is what is actually wrong here; not the question whether witness X or Y lied, or said the truth.
Alexa September 29, 2011 at 11:48 am
Uhuru Kenyatta may falsely have believed that his two lawyers could help him during examination, by objecting or blocking questions.
Well, a sobering ice water wake-up now after the examination of the first suspect: they will not and cannot. The presiding judge has made clear that she will not allow this, as evident in the immediate precedent of the Muthaura case. Khan QC lost big time there, he had absolutely no success with his filibustering antics and petulant sabotage attempts. This is au fond an inquisitiorial proceeding, the lawyers’ roles are only superimposed on this depth structure.
George Gitonga September 30, 2011 at 10:25 am
No doubt that Mr Kenyattaas stategy to appear as own witness arguably paid off. He managed to keep his cool when his patience was really tried by the victims lawyer. His lawyers did a good job to coach him on how to answer the irritating questions.
opiyo October 1, 2011 at 10:39 am
I think we should not be partisan when trying to judge how the proceedings were.If truly this suspects are innocent,then they shouldn’t have gone for this world class lawyers.So far me I have seen fairness in the side of our judges.Lets just wait and see during confirmation,now we can’t say anything yet.
John Ngigi October 2, 2011 at 11:42 am
Jurge Gillian Higgins teared into Oampos witnesses and in a court of law it goes without saying if the presented so called evidence does NOT corroborate the events as they were, then what other information does the the court require. Ocampos claim to have a water tight information that he still withelding. But Gillians Higgins has gone into pains even to carry out some forensic audit in a bid to establish even if the radated information was to be included if it make headway. Non at all. So Ocampos is just playing politics.
Karinasheenar October 3, 2011 at 7:43 pm
I think Uhuru’s decision to testify on his own behalf was one of the best actions either defense has taken. He spoke matter of Fact`ly and left no doubt on issues of his credibility unlike Mr. Mwanza who the judge fell short of calling “Liar~Liar~pants on fire”. Having watched the different strategies by different defense teams, the Kenyans on the defense team seem repetitive on issues and lack confidence to a certain degree. Also some of the witnesses presented leave a lot to be desired. There is a marked difference between “Coaching” a Witness and preparing a witness for Trial/Pre-Trial. Looks like the defense may have focussed on coaching the witness and forgot to prepare them for a pre-Trial/Trial. Either way the person with the best lawyer, will get the best defense that money can buy.
OPADO October 9, 2011 at 11:34 am
Uhuru was not before the icc to prove his maturerity but innocence.Uhuru told the victims of the violent that he Planed ,funded,arme and,raped them because they were Raila’s fans.He blamed Raila for doing nothing because he forgot that Raila signed the peace accord with Mungiki Administration of which Uhuru is the Boss!
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↠ Why do Obi-Wan and Vader fight so slowly in A New Hope (compared to Revenge of the Sith)?
Why do Obi-Wan and Darth Vader fight so slowly in A New Hope compared to how they fought in Revenge of the Sith?
Well, it's not because they are old!
There are two ways to answer this question.
The first relates to the effort of movie making and the era in which a movie is made.
The second is about storytelling.
In terms of moviemaking, Star Wars was filmed & produced in 1976 and featured a finely aged Alec Guinness clashing swords with a muscle man in a big heavy black suit.
No one expected the energetic acrobatics of Errol Flynn or Zorro.
This was a sword fight using 'light swords' and on-screen special effects that never ever been done before. No one ever knew Star Wars was going to become the biggest film in history.
No one knew it was going to be one of the most examined and discussed films in history.
If George Lucas had, he would have made it better. But he didn't and indeed, he swapped some points with Steven Spielberg!
There was simply no way that the sword fight between Darth and Kenobi was going to be as epic as what was eventually realised in Revenge of the Sith.
But in terms of storytelling, this is where things get interesting. What you witnessed was not a sword battle between a Sith Lord and a famous Jedi Knight, it was a conversation (watch it here).
Forget about the stylised fight between the two Jedi in Revenge of the Sith for a moment, what we were presented with was two foes that had fought some 20 years earlier where one left the other for dead.
And now, Vader is one of the most powerful beings in the galaxy.
We have evidence of this in the ending of Rogue One when he took out the Rebels effortlessly with his saber and using the Force. That final scene of the corridor attack has become a classic Vader moment and it can be used to show that he could move menacingly fast if he wanted.
He could have killed Kenobi in an instant but he chose to play it out a bit, maybe so he could figure out what Obi-Wan was up to (he already had a plan though to let the Millennium Falcon escape).
One could conversely argue that Obi-Wan toys with Vader somewhat as well.
He certainly insults him with his sneering use of the word Darth. This repartee allowed Kenobi to give Luke time and chance to escape the Death Star.
The telling point is not this rope-a-dope of sorts, but Kenobi's line "If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine." was important.
We didn't know how it was important but we were given enough to know that with this knowledge, Kenobi was not afraid to die as he knew his death would be a significant event in addressing the balance of the Force.
He knew he was able to help Luke in another, more important way - and that came to be when Luke was doing the trench run on the Death Star and was able to give guidance.
It was a noble sacrifice and it set the path for Luke to become a Jedi and bring down the Emperor (Obi-Wan had no idea Vader was still to actually fulfill The Prophecy).
From my point of view the Jedi are evil...
By the time Revenge of the Sith came along, moving making had come a long long way.
Blockbusters were now giant spectacles filled with epic action and featured vast amounts of CGI animation.
George Lucas was able to take the current state of CGI and use it to make his duel between two heroes one of the fastest flowing there had ever been.
He needed to as well for it was the climax of the prequel trilogy and the moment everyone had wanted to see since it was learned that Vader fell to the dark side. It had to be epic, anything less would have been a failure.
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How has Tom Brady miraculously defied the ravages of time?
New England Patriots quarterback is devoted to Alex Guerrero’s bizarre methods
Wed, Jan 9, 2019, 16:32
Dave Hannigan
Tom Brady with Alex Guerrero who is his personal body coach and godfather to one of his children. Photograph: Elsa/Getty Images
Before the start of the NFL season, the New England Patriots restructured Tom Brady’s contract. In order to free up more salary cap space to strengthen the team in other positions, he agreed to a $10m signing bonus, a $4m base wage, and $5m in performance-related pay. Nobody took much notice of this act of selflessness until the end of the campaign when Brady’s failure to finish in the top five in passing yards, yards per attempt, touchdowns, completion percentage or passing rating meant the quarterback missed out completely on the $5m bonus.
With career earnings of over $200m, and a supermodel wife in Gisele Bundchen who takes home more than he does each year, Brady can absorb the financial hit. But, his absence from the upper echelons of the statistical categories by which quarterbacks are measured lent weight to the growing belief he may, finally, belatedly, be on the decline.
Even if hot takes about his supposedly waning powers are as much a feature of the NFL winter as him miraculously helming the Patriots to yet another Super Bowl, this campaign has yielded more compelling evidence than any other that the greatest of all time is actually starting to look his age – 41.
Brady’s repeated assertion he will play on until 45 now sounds like the braggadocio of a heavyweight boxer trying to convince himself muscle memory will be enough even though his jab has lost its snap.
Despite leading the Patriots to their tenth successive AFC East title en route to the playoffs, and topping the league in jersey sales, he has been guilty of questionable decision-making in scorable situations, horrific clock management, and too often reminding fans why no forty-something quarterback has ever won a championship. Just twelve months after being voted the league’s MVP, Brady’s repeated assertion he will play on until 45 (his current contract ends next year) now sounds like the braggadocio of a heavyweight boxer trying to convince himself muscle memory will be enough even though his jab has lost its snap.
For all that, the Los Angeles Chargers arrive in Foxborough this Sunday conscious that they have never won a game against the Patriots with Brady under centre. If the mystique and the legend surrounding him is an inevitable consequence of his on-field greatness, eight Super Bowl appearances, five wins, his continued presence 19 years after his NFL debut is also a testament to the way he has looked after himself.
Playing a position where opposing linemen are bent on your destruction every time the ball is in your hands, here is a man who has somehow defied the laws of nature and thwarted the ravages of time.
There is a growing belief that Tom Brady may, finally, belatedly, be on the decline. Photograph: CJ Gunther/EPA
According to himself, he’s managed this wondrous feat by observing a strict diet (avocado ice cream is in, tomatoes are out), drinking two and a half gallons of filtered water each day, and heading to bed at 8.30pm every night, wearing his own brand of pyjamas lined with print technology reflecting “far infrared” that somehow promotes deep sleep and assists the body in recovery. He also adheres to punishing physical and mental training programmes under the guidance of Alex Guerrero, his personal trainer and lifestyle guru who preaches a gospel about the virtues of pliability.
At least that’s the official party line. It would be a lot easier to subscribe to the doctrine of Brady’s infallibility and to enjoy the annual marvelling at the miracle of his longevity if his closest confidante, Guerrero, didn’t have a resumé that includes passing himself off as a doctor while peddling a variety of snake oil supplements as cures for cancer, arthritis, Aids, MS, and concussion.
That was until the Federal Trade Commission shut down his junk science operation, and he ended up treating New England Patriots for injuries, a fortuitous career move that culminated in him becoming personal body coach to Brady, and godfather to one of his kids.
If it’s a relationship that, beyond myopic Boston fans at least, casts a legitimate shadow over Brady’s achievements, it’s also one that ruffles him in a way few linebackers have managed over the past two decades. Twice last summer, he shut down reporters daring to ask questions about the charlatan sometimes described as his spiritual guide. One of those queries regarded Julian Edelman, the Patriots’ wide receiver and a close friend, who tested positive for performance-enhancing substances while working his way back from an ACL injury last year.
Brady’s devotion to Guerrero and his bizarre methods is so cult-like it created a rift with Belichick, the character with whom he has rewritten so much NFL history
Although that recovery included so many lengthy sessions with Guerrero that Edelman dubbed him “Mr Miyagi” in an affectionate Instagram post, a journalist’s attempt to raise the issue of his steroids bust at a press conference caused a tetchy Brady to respond, “No comment. It’s ridiculous. I’m out.” Then he walked away.
A few weeks later, he abruptly hung up during a radio interview with Boston’s WEEI when the hosts raised the fact the former Dr Guerrero was back travelling on the Patriots’ plane after being previously banned from doing so by the coach Bill Belichick.
Brady’s devotion to Guerrero and his bizarre methods is so cult-like it created a rift with Belichick, the character with whom he has rewritten so much NFL history. It also spawned stories that he favoured team-mates who used his personal quack when dealing with their injuries.
While the most successful coach-quarterback tandem ever appear to have papered over the cracks in their relationship this season, the dynasty they built has never looked on shakier ground. Unless, of course, Brady can somehow turn back the clock. And, with Guerrero available to help, nobody can rule that out.
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Effective Fiscal Management
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"Expenditures have to be needs-driven, not supplier-driven, not kinship-driven."
Quezon City was a notorious bad payer. Payment to suppliers and contractors was often delayed, as well as remittances to various government agencies. The city hall's bloated bureaucracy of 12,000 permanent and contractual employees had to wait for months to get their salaries. When Mayor Feliciano "Sonny" Belmonte, Jr. assumed the post in July 2001, he discovered that Quezon City owed suppliers and commercial banks close to P3 billion. The city had also used up its budget for the year. Naturally, basic and social services such as garbage collection, healthcare, schoolhouses and roads were sacrificed. The city lamed poor revenue collection and an unrealistic budgetary system for its cash woes. Officials unmindfully spent more than the city could afford. Worse, corruption was rampant at all levels.
On his first day on the job, Mayor Belmonte put improving fiscal management and governance capacity building as his first order of business. Until now, the first report he requires to see on his desk every morning is a copy of the city's budget. "City officials had to be clear about what we wanted to achieve and what kind of leaders we wanted to become," he says. The task of bringing the city coffers back to the pink of health was an arduous one for the new administration. To raise revenues, it used both carrot and stick. Real property tax laws were strictly enforced, and regulatory fees were changed to reflect market rates.
Incentives were also offered to lure voluntary tax payment. The tax payment system was computerized, procedures were simplified, and a "taxpayer-friendly" payment hall was constructed. Payment claims were strictly validated to reduce fake collections. Commissions on Audit rules were seriously implemented. To rein in spending, city officials identified the biggest expense accounts and tried to reduce them. Two items found eating up a big chunk of the budget were garbage collection and personnel salaries. From the more expensive system of collecting trash per trip, the city engaged contractors to do a "pakyaw" or wholesale collection. To cut the bureaucratic fat, the city laid off about 3,000 casual employees. "Most of them were mere '15-30' employees anyway," says the mayor, referring to city hall personnel who reported for work only during paydays on the 15th and 30th of every month.
The Quezon City government posted a dramatic turnaround in its finances with an impressive P2.2-billion budget surplus in 2002, from a deficit of nearly P600,000 in 1999. Improvements in the collection of business taxes jumped by almost 160% during the period. Streamlining and reorganization of offices pruned the city's expenditures by 32%. By licking its fiscal woes, Quezon City now has funds to improve its roads, clean up creeks and esteros, provide healthcare and sanitation needs and other social services. "With enhanced finances through more effective fiscal management, and improved governance capacity, we are on the move towards our goal of becoming a 'Quality City'," says Mayor Belmonte.
DESIGNEE: Quezon city
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2 More Emory Law Professors Reportedly Said the N-Word in Class
Colleen Flaherty
Emory University said Monday that it received reports of two separate incidents involving two adjunct professors who said the N-word during their respective classes at the law school last week. "During one of the instances, after a student raised concern about the necessity of using the word, the professor apologized, and class continued," Emory said in a statement. "The university is looking into both incidents. Emory remains committed to upholding the principles of equity, inclusion and respect that all members of our community embrace and value."
Above the Law reported that Emory’s Black Law Students Association said in a memo that one incident occurred during a federal Indian law class discussion about assimilation, self-determination and racism. "The professor gave an example in which an acquaintance of his made a comment about how 'Natives and N-words had to assimilate,' to which the professor remarked that he found the comment very upsetting," the memo said.
Emory is currently seeking to terminate another professor of law, Paul Zwier, for using the N-word in a torts class and saying it again a second time during a conversation with a student.
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Fan Theories
Mandalorian Season 2 theory solves the biggest lightsaber mystery ever
Ahsoka goes for a more retro weapon.
Dais Johnston
In the world of Star Wars, a change in combat style or lightsaber color can signify a great deal, just ask Dark Rey in The Rise of Skywalker. For Ahsoka Tano, however, the meaning hasn't been in the color of the lightsaber but rather the lack thereof. Portrayals of her iconic dual sabers have wavered between blue, green, and white over the years, and in her next appearance, it could change again.
A new theory aims to show how her new weapon in The Mandalorian Season 2 may bring back a long-discussed Jedi heirloom and help solve one of the biggest mysteries in the Skywalker Saga.
Redditor Zing_Lim proposed this theory after rumors circulated online claiming Ahsoka will wield a blue lightsaber in The Mandalorian. And if she's going to have regular-sized blue saber, it would make sense for it to be a blade she has emotional ties with and is coincidentally unaccounted for at this part of the timeline. That's right: we're talking about Anakin's lightsaber, the one that Luke dropped when his dad sliced off his hand in Cloud City at the end of Empire Strikes Back.
Ahsoka's lightsaber setup is quite unique: she dual-wields two green sabers, and later blue ones, in a style known in canon as Jar'Kai. Her acrobatic fighting style is perfect for the intrigue she gets up to in The Clone Wars. In Rebels, however, Ahsoka switches to two white lightsabers, a neutral color to reflect her post-Jedi lifestyle.
Ahsoka Tano in Rebels. Lucasfilm
A turn to blue in The Mandalorian would mean a symbolic re-alignment with Jedi ways, just in time to take Baby Yoda on as a possible padawan and assist Mando in his fight against Moff Gideon and the darksaber. Where could she have gotten Anakin's lightsaber, though? Its whereabouts are unknown from its fall in Empire Strikes Back until it somehow ends up in the care of Maz Kanata, who gives it to Rey in The Force Awakens with little explanation.
A Star Wars comic released in early 2020 and set shortly after Empire Strikes Back addressed this topic, showing a hooded figure clutching the saber moments after Luke dropped it. Though the person is disguised, they don't seem to match Ahsoka's distinct silhouette. However, that doesn't rule her out as a guardian of the saber. After all, it belonged to her former master, and even if it's going on the black market, she'd likely want to keep it safe.
The unknown saber-snatcher. Marvel Comics
The Inverse Analysis – Ahsoka's association with the Jedi at large was always strained, but in a world like The Mandalorian's, where Jedi are known only in whispered legends as "sorcerers," it may be time to let bygones be bygones and honor the memory of her former master — not the one who sliced off the hand holding the saber, but the one who wielded it by her side.
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Investment Viewpoints Quick Views Coronavirus
Navigating volatility in fast-evolving markets
As the coronavirus-induced economic dislocation becomes more profound, Nick Maroutsos, Co-Head of Global Bonds, discusses positioning within the Absolute Return Income Strategy.
There is a growing recognition that economies are facing a major reset as country after country tackles the virus.
Relative to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, the moves that we have seen in mid-March have been unprecedented in terms of the speed in which markets have moved weaker.
The lack of visibility in the near term means that markets are likely to stay volatile as investors gauge whether measures put in place to tackle the virus and the ensuing economic fallout will succeed.
Global sovereigns are moving in an unusual way with risk assets and being long duration has not necessarily offset credit spread widening. We have added to index credit derivatives as a hedge to further weakness in credit.
After weeks of deflecting coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns, country after country is beginning to shut down in an attempt to combat the threat of the virus to their populations. Markets have reacted fiercely in March, causing equities to sell off and pushing the yield on ‘safe haven’ 10-year US Treasuries to record lows. Government and central banks are being forced to introduce critical/extreme measures as they attempt to offset what may be a major global economic downturn. We expect that governments and central banks will do even more to support the system in due course.
Given these extraordinary circumstances, financial markets are likely to remain volatile and risk sentiment weak, reflecting both the public health threat and the economic uncertainty. The only macroeconomic data that sufficiently covers the period since concerns began had been limited mostly to earnings revisions, temporary store and business closures across Asia, and the ripple effect of supply chain disruption. Data from China covering the Lunar New Year lockdown, however, made for uncomfortable reading with industrial output declining a record 13.5% and retail sales down by more than 20% in the first two months of 2020. This has been compounded by the collapse in oil prices to around US$30 per barrel after Russia failed to reach agreement with OPEC on production cuts and Saudi Arabia subsequently announced it would boost production and cut prices.
Markets are acknowledging that shutdowns of whole swathes of the economy across multiple countries will mean a serious hit to gross domestic product figures, not just within individual countries but at a global level. Within the space of a few days, the debate has moved away from whether there will be a recession to the extent of its severity.
We maintain a defensive stance by owning higher rated assets, increasing our liquidity allocation where possible and focusing our corporate bond exposure at the front end which we expect can offer more stability going forward – shorter-dated securities now provide quicker roll-down in the event of further credit spread widening. And with rates at the lower bound, the volatility at the front end of the curve should be lower.
In mid-March, portfolio duration remains at c. 1.5 years, the higher end of our strategy range and is concentrated in the 2-5 year part of the rates curve. We anticipated that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) would have to ease policy and had already been favouring higher duration prior to the uptick in volatility driven by recent risk events. In addition, the Reserve Bank of Australia was the first to cut rates (and subsequently announced QE), followed by the Fed and then the Bank of England, as central banks strive to be proactive. More recently, government bonds have been moving in way that is positively correlated with risk assets, i.e. government bond yields have risen as credit spreads have widened, hence our long duration position has been less beneficial as a hedge.
Prior to the sell-off in risk assets, we had already reduced credit spread duration, with credit spreads close to historical tights. We had offset approximately 20% of our credit spread exposure utilising credit default swap (CDS) protection. We were not however expecting the level of weakness we have witnessed in investment grade credit during March, with the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Corporate Bond Index trading over 200bps wider month to date (Source Bloomberg, option-adjusted spread, to 19 March 2020). By 20 March 2020 we had further reduced credit spread duration to c. 1.2 years.
Energy-related exposure consists of one-week commercial paper issued by pipeline companies. We believe this commercial paper provides an opportunity for extra yield without much more risk given its short-dated nature.
We will continue to look to keep cash/liquidity at higher levels and investing any surplus in short term commercial paper for now.
With interest rates near the zero bound, our base case is that there is little rates ammunition left for the Fed to use. Hence, we expect to see more quantitative easing and further stimulus in the form of fiscal policy. The measures announced mid-March by governments, with fiscal support equating to as much as 15% of GDP in the UK, begin to address the seriousness of the situation but whether even these measures are sufficient will depend on the longevity of the changed circumstances in which we all find ourselves.
While it is difficult to predict the duration of the coronavirus pandemic, an economic and market recovery is likely to occur against a backdrop of low rates, no inflation and ample stimulus. We are, however, in extraordinary times so parallels with recent downturns may no longer be valid. No-one can say for certain whether containment of the virus will be a success worldwide or how long the economic disruption will be in place. This reduced visibility means markets are likely to remain volatile, in our view, so we take some comfort from our defensive stance.
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Aug 18, 2019 2:51 PM
August Tidbit Roundup and Open Thread
Giving the commentariat a fresh thread (and tidbit delivery system!) and also enshrining a few items that readers may have missed while sweltering through August:
* MAIALINO: The Union Square Hospitality outpost at the new Thompson Hotel at 3rd and Tingey is going to be Maialino Mare, a "Roman style trattoria." (Eater DC)
* TINGEY SQUARE: Via Twitter, it looks like the construction of the long-planned Tingey Square at the intersection of New Jersey and Tingey is underway.
* GREYSTAR: Via Twitter, evidence that work is apparently gearing up at the Greystar project on the old CSX site west of New Jersey and immediately south of the freeway. Here's my post from a few months ago on the plans.
* PROTECTED LANES: Via Twitter (sensing a theme?), after much (much!) discussion of the perpetual vehicle occupation of the 1st Street bike lanes, both sides of the 1200 block are now separated and protected.
* BOXING: 9Round fitness kickboxing is coming to the Insignia on M building at New Jersey and M.
* BRIG: The Brig beer garden at 8th and L SE is one of the first three bars to apply for a sports betting liquor license.
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walt says: (8/19/19 1:31 PM)
Well, I finally ate at El Bebe and loved their tacos.
RMP says: (8/20/19 9:40 AM)
Work is progressing at Hatoba (formerly 100 montaditos) but to the untrained eye it looks like they still have a lot of work to do.
smitty2k1 says: (8/20/19 4:10 PM)
So what's with Tingey Square? Just a new traffic pattern? It seems to be quite the construction project (I walk by it every day).
CJBabyDaddy says: (8/21/19 2:09 AM)
@Smitty: JD’s Tingey Square link above reveals all. Think Times Square but without all that Timesey Squarey craziness.
smitty2k1 says: (8/21/19 12:22 PM)
NavyYard2015 says: (8/21/19 4:38 PM)
HipCityVeg is coming to West Half along with Atlas, Cold Stone, Compass Coffee, and The Gatsby. There is also something called Base Bowl.
Ampersand says: (8/21/19 5:40 PM)
Just walked by Roy boys with the door partway open. A guy there said they expect to open “last week of August”!
Maelstrom says: (8/22/19 3:31 PM)
Hello from someone who moved out of the neighborhood and across the country a while ago. I was looking around google earth yesterday, JD, and I think there's some new satellite maps of the neighborhood this summer. The Tunnel is finished in the imagery. Worth a post?
RMP says: (8/22/19 8:07 PM)
The signage at Base Bowl says Barbecue and Ramen. Gotta tip my hat to the quality play on words.
NavyYard2015 says: (8/23/19 9:47 AM)
Agreed, RMP! Now I am left to wonder what kind of barbecue it will be. Seems like an odd combo.
202_cyclist says: (8/23/19 5:32 PM)
18 apartments are planned for the long-vacant building next to the Brig. link
Anyone know what kind of food that will be? Google does not come up with any results.
We saw Dotard’s personal helicopter flying over Yards Park and the Anacostia. Hopefully Jared and Ivanka are fleeing.
Daedam says: (8/26/19 12:24 PM)
A newsletter last week for Velocity residents mentioned that Roy Boys plans to open tomorrow (Tuesday), pending resolution of some electrical issue they were facing that came up during inspection. Here's hoping!
JES says: (8/27/19 5:49 PM)
Roy Boys is officially opening on Thursday with a preview on Wednesday evening that I believe is limited to Velocity residents (according to a building flyer we were emailed).
202_cyclist says: (8/28/19 10:00 AM)
It looks like construction has started at the former parking lot at South Capitol and L Street, SE.
GarfieldPark says: (8/28/19 1:21 PM)
Neighborhood Night being hosted by Edward Daniels at Salt Line on Thursday @ 6:30 PM. Anyone attending? Interested in seeing what will be discussed.
Shogungts says: (8/29/19 12:16 AM)
@NavyYard2015 re Base Bowl - I wonder if they are trying to go for something similar to this: link
Went there last year and it was definitely interesting.
@Shogungts Makes more sense than the American barbecue and ramen combination I was thinking of! Sounds like it will be good.
Neighborhood Night had a pretty decent turnout. Weather was nice. Hors d'oeuvres were tasty. Got to meet some cool people.
tmich93 says: (8/30/19 2:13 PM)
@RMP What is Neighborhood Night and is it invitation only?
dcgent says: (8/30/19 2:40 PM)
ABC Pony: Erik Bruner-Yang’s Incoming Navy Yard Cafe Will Mix Italian and Asian Flavors
@tmich93: A meet-n-greet with Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Edward Daniels that was held from 6:30-8:30pm at the Salt Line August 29th. Invite was broadcast to one-and-all via social media. RMP apparently was hogging the hors d’oeuvres because I damn sure didn’t see any.
jdc says: (9/3/19 9:52 AM)
Anyone eaten at Roy Boys yet?
RAWR says: (9/3/19 10:09 AM)
Somewhere (the Maketto-inspired coffeeshop) opened on Saturday.
DCCyclist365 says: (9/3/19 11:27 AM)
Definitely on the eastern edge of JDLand (maybe worth a future expansion of territory?) but a neighbor recently posted a change.org petition against the proposed helicopter Helipad along the Navy Yard(ish) waterfront. This helipad would negatively impact the new 11sth Street Bridge project, the Anacostia Riverfront Trail, and limit potential infill development along the Anacostia River waterfront. The petition can be found here: link
JES says: (9/3/19 2:51 PM)
@jdc, yes. the chicken was delicious. so was the ice cream taco we tried.
202_cyclist says: (9/3/19 3:29 PM)
The Nashville hot chicken is supposed to be delicious. The ice cream tacos also look amazing!
JES— which chicken did you get?
walt says: (9/3/19 4:57 PM)
"Somewhere"
I can not figure out where it is and frankly, I've lost interest. I'm not hip enough to go there, I'm sure.
CL85 says: (9/3/19 6:04 PM)
Regarding that Helipad - some additional context may be important before signing a petition. It sounds like this is an existing Helipad even closer to the neighborhood (across bridge from Bardo) that they are looking to move because their lease is expiring. link
VelocityChris says: (9/3/19 7:06 PM)
The Nashville hot chicken was fantastic! It's not a sauce that's dripping off the chicken like I expected, it's in the batter the chicken is fried-in so it's more subtle, not screaming hot as I expected. It was delicious as was the ice cream taco.
Somewhere was really great as well, love the different vibe. The latte and chocolate croissant were both delicious.
202_cyclist says: (9/3/19 10:15 PM)
CL85– Regarding the helipad— isn’t the National Park Service trying to transfer several acres of land at Poplar Point to develop, thus necessitating the move of the helipad from east of the river?
jdc says: (9/4/19 12:25 PM)
hey JD - with the slate of recent openings/announcements, I think this page needs a refresh at the bottom link
bdj says: (9/4/19 8:44 PM)
Lol "Hatoba coming in early 2019." Did something get messed up with their permits, or are they just incredibly slow?
JD says: (9/4/19 10:39 PM)
@jdc, my summer isn't over quite yet.
202_cyclist says: (9/5/19 10:26 AM)
Reposting from a local bike commuting listserve. If you can provide any assistance, it would be greatly appreciated.
"In response to a car v bike crash (bike trashed, injuries minor) yesterday morning (9/4) approx 8:45-9:00 am, at the intersection of 4th and L St SE, seeking anyone who either saw the event or has heard of anyone who saw the event.
Many thanks-"
walt says: (9/5/19 11:02 AM)
@202_cyclist:
I didn't see it, but we have a lot of cameras in the neighborhood, maybe someone has something on camera. Any info on direction of rider and car?
Contact info for witnesses?
@202, check your Yahoo account for some contact info re: someone who saw it happen.
RMP says: (9/5/19 10:25 PM)
New hype video for the Douglass bridge: link
Somewhere (the Maketto-inspired coffeeshop) opened on Saturday. Definitely a different vibe from many other places in the neighborhood, but definitely a welcomed addition!
FromTheTurret says: (9/6/19 10:40 AM)
Does anyone know what Parc Riverside is doing on their first floor? It looks like they may be renovations...anyone know?
JD says: (9/6/19 9:11 PM)
I am on a plane home and so won't write a post until the weekend, but I have a release from the Lerner Cos. announcing the start of construction on the 244-unit 1000 South Capitol apt building.
bdj says: (9/6/19 11:20 PM)
@fromtheturret that area in Parc was formerly a weird room that I’m sure looked good on initial renderings and the website, but no one ever used and just has C-SPAN on, and their leasing office. I’d assume they’re consolidating the leasing office into the new building. Probably changing the room into some kind of amenity, maybe co working space or a better lounge/kitchen people will actually use
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(Excerpt: Toronto Star/February 2015/by Leslie Ferenc)
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(Becca Cala had suffered for years before, at the age of 16) she was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Tourette syndrome and obsessive compulsive disorder. For the first time in her life, Cala understood why she was different and embraced it.
Medication, counselling and support helped her take charge of her health issues. ……(But) Stigma surrounding disorders like Tourette syndrome has been a constant enemy, posing what at times seemed like insurmountable challenges for Cala, now 20.
Tics, including grunting, involuntary growling, barking or roaring are disruptive. Strangers assume she’s an addict, she says.
Often reviled and berated, Cala says she has only grown stronger because of her experiences.
“People laugh and make fun of me….Some think I’m drunk”. Cala talks about the challenges she faces and how she’s learned to release energy in a more healthy, positive way………Playing her gold violin and writing poetry are important outlets, as are solid relationships with friends who accept her “as is” and have her back.
(Cala offers this advice )….to other young people who may be struggling. “You can’t lose sight of your goals” she said “And you can’t turn back time. I could still be depressed, living at home, mad, and angry. Instead, I’m here.”
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Biden's Defense nominee could get $1.7 million as he leaves Raytheon
WILMINGTON, Del. - President-elect Joe Biden's choice for US defense secretary, retired General Lloyd Austin, stands to collect as much as $1.7 million connected with leaving Raytheon Technologies Corp, an ethics disclosure showed on Sunday.
Austin took a board seat with a predecessor to the weapons maker after retiring from the Army in 2016.
As part of his compensation, he was given stock in Raytheon and two companies that were spun off, Carrier Global Corp and Otis Worldwide Corp.
If he resigns to take the Biden administration job, some of that stock would be sold on his behalf. He pledged to fully divest from Raytheon within 90 days of his confirmation, Austin said in filings posted by the US Office of Government Ethics. He also agreed to recuse himself from some decisions involving the company for a year.
The filings do not show exact amounts, only broad ranges of the value of the stock, from about $800,000 to around $1.7 million.
The disclosures come as Biden puts increasing pressure on Congress to confirm his national security team as close to his Jan. 20 inauguration as possible. His transition planning was delayed by Republican President Donald Trump contesting the Democrat's November election victory.
Austin has more hurdles than usual to being confirmed for the post. He needs both the approval of the Senate for the job as well as a separate congressional waiver since he retired from the military less than seven years ago.
Austin would be the second Pentagon chief in four years to need such a waiver, after Trump picked retired Marine general James Mattis to be his first defense secretary.
Some lawmakers are wary of granting such waivers, citing a need to maintain civilian control of the military. Austin's role with businesses that seek contracts with the defense department also could give pause to some liberals among Democrats.
Austin headed the US Central Command under President Barack Obama and would be the first Black defense secretary.
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The year ahead: Some predictions for 2012
The prime minister’s greatest challenge in the new year will come from haredi parties when it comes time for the 2013 budget.
By DAVID M. WEINBERG
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Looking into my crystal ball for 2012, here’s what I see:
Binyamin Netanyahu: He will continue to successfully embrace the center of Israeli politics and maintain a stable coalition, with no need for new elections or for reckless diplomatic initiatives. His greatest challenge will come from the ultra-Orthodox who feel simultaneously emboldened and threatened, and will ramp up their financial demands when it comes time to negotiate the 2013 state budget.
Shelly Yacimovich: The most interesting and unpredictable party leader in Israeli politics. Believe it or not, she is now reaching out with social-economic messaging to religious voters and settlers in order to broaden Labor’s base. She clearly eclipses Tzipi Livni. Can she also overshadow Yair Lapid, and raise real campaign money?
Arye Deri: He threatens to steal half of Shas voters from Eli Yishai if he runs for election independently, and will force Yishai to shift ever more to the religious Right in order to distinguish himself from Deri. Unfortunately, that means that Shas will back away from supporting marriage reform (the “Tzohar Bill”), and any liberalizing changes in conversion procedures.
Avigdor Lieberman: Since the attorney-general decided not to prosecute MK Haneen Zoabi of Balad for her participation in the infamous flotilla – which should have been a slam-dunk indictment – I bet that he will decide also not to proceed with an indictment of Lieberman. It’s only fair. This will fuel Israel Beiteinu’s next election campaign, and Netanyahu will look to solidify his alliance with Lieberman.
Mahmoud Abbas: The cardboard leader of the Palestinian “Authority” will continue to hunker down behind UN initiatives aimed at isolating and condemning Israel, while authorizing only marginal, meaningless “peace talks” with Israel. The world will continue to coddle Abbas, despite his intransigence.
Hamas-Fatah talks will serve to strengthen Hamas’s standing within Palestinian institutions and society. When the IDF takes action against the Hamas in Gaza, Abbas will be trapped and lose whatever remaining credibility he has with Israelis and Palestinians.
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: If we’re lucky, his cockiness and bluster will trip him into a shooting war with the US in the Straits of Hormuz or elsewhere in the Gulf. If we’re less lucky, he’ll make steady but quiet progress in nuclear enrichment and weaponization, while bamboozling the EU with endless negotiations. Israel will hold back from a direct military confrontation with Iran until there are changes in Washington or the Iranians foolishly go for a nuclear breakout.
Mohamed Hussein Tantawi: Field Marshal Tantawi, chairman of the Supreme Council of the Egyptian Armed Forces which took power last February after Mubarak was unseated, will maneuver backwards and forwards to keep a lid on the Islamists in parliament and in the streets. Presidential elections will be postponed repeatedly. If Tantawi gets backing from the US and the EU (unlike Mubarak), along with massive foreign aid, he stands half a chance of succeeding. For our sake, I wish him luck.
Bashar Assad: He’ll be lucky to live out his days in a Russian or Chinese retirement dacha – if he is smart enough to get out alive soon. One year from now, Syria could easily be sundered into five independent states: Alawite in the west, Kurdish in the north, Druse in the south, Beduin in the east, with Aleppo a separate city-state. For us, this is preferable to the continuation of the Assad regime – which has partnered with Iran, North Korea and Hezbollah.
Barack Obama: He’ll get “only” 68 percent of the Jewish vote in this November’s presidential elections, instead of the 78% he won in 2008. Oy, what are we going to do with American Jews?
Jerusalem: Which is going to be the first major Western country to move its embassy to western Jerusalem? After all, no one disputes that western Jerusalem is and will be Israel’s capital in the context of any peace treaty with the Palestinians.
Announcement of such a move could be billed as a recognition of reality (as well as friendship to Israel), and could be accompanied by a disclaimer statement that (country X) “does not at this point take any position of the disposition of eastern Jerusalem – the sovereignty of which will still be subject to negotiation.” Any takers?
The writer is director of public affairs at the Begin- Sadat Center for Strategic Studies.
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Black Unity shocked by officer-involved shooting in Eugene
After months of protesting, Ty ford said he feels like his voice and the voices of the Black Lives Matter movement have not been heard.
Updated: Dec 2, 2020 8:02 PM
Posted By: Connor McCarthy
EUGENE, Ore. -- Black Lives Matter activist groups are reacting to Monday's officer-involved shooting that sent a suspect to the hospital with life-threatening injures.
Ty Ford, an organizer for Black Unity, said he is shocked a shooting like this happened in Eugene. After months of protesting, he said he feels like his voice and the voices of the Black Lives Matter movement have not been heard.
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"We are done talking about reform and we are here to talk about revolutionary change that will benefit people as a whole," Ford said.
Lane County District Attorney Patty Perlow said in a statement her office will not release the name of the suspect until charges are filed. She said the DA's office is looking into two cases, one involving Monday's shooting and another involving the alleged domestic violence situation officers were originally called to.
"These types of events are traumatic for all involved and the community as a whole. In this circumstance, there are two criminal investigations concurrently pending, one involving allegations of domestic violence and one involving the use of force by police. Neither investigation is completed. It would be reckless to draw conclusions or release information until those investigations are concluded. There are witnesses who have not been identified, let alone interviewed. This office does not release the names of criminal suspects prior to arrest or a determination of the filing of charges. If charges are filed, a criminal defendant has constitutional rights which must be enforced," Perlow said in her statement.
Ford said he is frustrated Eugene Police are not being more transparent. He wants all of the video evidence to be released so the public can see if the shooting was justified.
"The most frustrating part is that the police are not giving us any transparency," Ford said. "They committed a crime and they know that and it feels like they're scared and will not give us transparency. It sucks because people have to go off whatever the police say."
This is still an active investigation. During Monday's briefing, Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner said they are working to gather and verify as much information as they can before officials release it to the public.
Ford said Black Unity is planning a protest this week after Monday's officer-involved shooting and the death of two black men who were shot and killed in Oregon over the past two months.
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Hidalgo County Sheriff J.E. “Eddie” Guerra, who spent the past three weeks struggling with COVID-19, was released from the hospital on Thanksgiving.
Guerra tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 9. After he experienced a 103-degree fever and had problems breathing, Guerra went to DHR Health on Nov. 19.
“And that’s when they told me I had pneumonia and acute respiratory failure,” Guerra said.
Doctors treated Guerra with remdesivir, an antiviral drug, and convalescent plasma.
“I didn’t think it was going to knock me out as bad as it did,” Guerra said. “But, I tell you what, when I was there talking to the nurses, getting to know them, they’re here from all over the country. I can’t say enough about those people, what they’re having to go through and being away from their loved ones and caring for us. I just can’t say enough about those medical health professionals.”
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“I want to thank everybody for all their prayers. I know there were a lot of people out there praying for me,” Guerra said. “I can’t tell you how many text messages I received.”
Guerra, who is still recovering from COVID-19, said he plans to return to work as soon as possible.
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Young El Pasoans reflect over Capitol Hill protest, want to set better example
Wild strip club fight led to Army soldier’s murder
by: Andra Litton
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — It was a jealous, violent confrontation inside Jaguar’s that led to the murder of a Fort Bliss soldier earlier this month after his car was rammed off a Far East El Paso roadway and caught fire.
Richard Sennessie, 23
Clevy Muchette Nelson-Royster, 27, and Richard Mustapha Sennessie, 23, are each charged with Murder in the death of Fort Bliss Captain Malcolm Perry on October 11, 2020.
According to newly obtained court documents, Nelson-Royster was the alleged mastermind behind Perry’s murder. It all started at 915 Vibes when she got into an argument with several women and was kicked out of the club. That’s when she convinced Sennessie to go to Jaguars Club, where she suspected Perry, who was her longtime boyfriend, was partying.
Nelson-Royster told investigators she’d had ongoing relationship issues with Perry over the amount of time he spent at the strip club. When she got inside the club, she got into a fight with Perry and a dancer at the club. During the fight, Nelson-Royster broke Perry’s glasses, and he was unable to see. She then allegedly yelled, “F*** you, Malcolm. When my n**** comes back from Afghanistan, Ima get him to shot yo a**.”
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Surveillance footage shows the club’s bouncers escorting her out of the club, where she continued to try and fight people in the parking lot. Eventually, Sennessie got behind the wheel of Nelson-Royster’s Jeep and decided to go to Perry’s apartment in Far East El Paso. She told another friend who’d followed the pair that she was going to his apartment to “f*** him up ’cause he hit me.”
When they got to the apartment, Nelson-Royster allegedly told Sennessie to ram through the locked security gate and head toward Perry’s apartment, where they began beating Perry up in the parking lot.
Perry was able to escape and drive down Zaragoza near John Hayes, where he called 911 screaming, “I am going to die” before he was rammed off the road by Sennessie, who was driving Nelson-Royster’s Jeep. Perry’s car caught fire, and he died at the scene.
Nelson-Royster and Sennessie are each charged with Murder. Sennessie is being held on a $1 million bond, and Nelson Royster is held on a $500,000 bond.
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Triboo Digitale S.r.l. . with registered office in Viale Sarca 336, Edificio 10, 25124 Milan, VAT no. / Tax Code and Milan Business Register Enrolment No. IT02387250307 (hereinafter also “Triboo” and “Lardini S.p.A.”) with registered office in Via Achille Grandi n. 15/A, 60024 - Filottrano (AN) hereinafter also the Partner and, together with Triboo the “Data Controllers”), in their capacity as joint Data Controllers of the processing of the personal data of users, (hereinafter the “Users”) who browse and exploit the services available on the www.lardini.com internet website (hereinafter the “Website” and the “Services”) hereby provide the Information Notice under art. 13 of Regulation (EU) 679/2016 of 27 April 2016 (hereinafter, “Regulation”, or also the Data Protection Law”).
This Website and Services are reserved to individuals who are eighteen years of age and over. The Data Controllers do not collect personal data relating to persons under 18 years of age. At the request of the Users, the Data Controllers shall promptly erase all personal data involuntarily collected and related to persons under 18 years of age.
The Data Controllers are committed to ensuring the right to privacy and protection of personal data of its Users. For any further information related to this privacy notice, Users may contact the Data Controller at any time, using the following methods:
- By sending a registered letter with advice of receipt to the registered office of the Data Controller (viale Sarca 336, Edificio 16, 20126 Milan);
- By sending an e-mail to the address triboospa@legalmail.it
- By sending a fax to no. 02/64741491
- By sending a registered letter with advice of receipt to the registered office of the Data Controller: Lardini S.p.A., Via Achille Grandi n. 15/A, 60024 - Filottrano (AN
- By sending a fax to the number +39 071 722 092
- By sending an email to the address below: support@lardini.it
- the Data Protection Officer (DPO) designated by Triboo, at the address provided below: lapo.curinigalletti@triboo.it
- the Data Protection Officer (DPO) designated by the Partner at the address provided below: Francesco Sabbatini, Via Collodi n. 23 - 60020 Camerata Picena (AN), phone: + 39 347 6217008, email: dpo@francesco-sabbatini.eu
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The personal data of Users shall be processed lawfully by Triboo pursuant to art. 6 of the Regulation for the following processing purpose:
a) contractual obligations and provision of the Services, to allow browsing of the Website or to implement the Conditions of Use of the Website, which are duly accepted by the User during the Website registration process and/or during the use of the Services and to fulfil specific User requests. The User data collected by Triboo for the aforementioned purposes include: their name, surname, email address and any personal information of the User that may be voluntarily published. Unless the User grants Triboo specific and optional consent to the processing of his/her data for further purposes, the User's personal data shall be used by Triboo for the sole purpose of ascertaining the identity of the User (also by validation of the email address), hence avoiding possible scams or abusive conduct, and for contacting the User for service reasons only (e.g. sending notifications concerning the Services). Notwithstanding the provisions elsewhere in this privacy notice, under no circumstances shall Triboo allow access to the personal data of the Users by other Users and/or third parties.
b) administrative-accounting purposes, or to carry out activities of an organisational, administrative, financial and accounting nature, such as internal organisational activities and functional activities required to fulfil contractual and pre-contractual obligations;
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The personal data that are necessary to pursue the processing purposes described in paragraph 1 herein are indicated with an asterisk on the Website registration form.
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With the free and optional consent of the User, some personal data of the User (i.e. name, surname, address, email, telephone number) may be processed by the Partner also for marketing purposes (sending advertising material, direct sales and commercial communication), i.e. so that the Partner can contact the User by email, telephone (fixed and/or mobile, with automated calls or call communication systems with and/or without the intervention of an operator) and/or SMS and/or MMS to propose to the User the purchase of products and/or services offered by the Partner and/or by third parties, to present offers, promotions and sales opportunities.
Failure to grant consent shall not in any way comprise the possibility to register with the Website.
In case of consent, the User may at any time withdraw the same, submitting a request to the Partner as indicated in paragraph 6 below.
The User can also easily object to receiving further promotional communications by email by clicking on the appropriate link for the withdrawal of consent, which is provided in each email containing the communications. After withdrawing consent, the User shall receive an email from the Partner confirming the withdrawal of consent. If the User intends to withdraw his consent to the sending of promotional communications by telephone, however continuing to receive promotional communications via email, or vice versa, please send a request to the Data Controller in the manner indicated in paragraph 6 below.
The Partner hereby declares that, after exercising the right to withdraw consent pursuant to the sending of promotional communications via email, it is possible that, for technical and operational reasons (e.g. formation of contact lists already completed shortly before receipt by the Partner of the opposition request) the User will continue to receive some further promotional messages. Should the User continue to receive promotional messages after 24 hours have elapsed from the moment the consent was withdrawn, please report the problem to the Partner, using the contacts indicated in paragraph 6 below.
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With the free and optional consent of the User, certain personal data of the User (i.e. name, surname, address, email address) may be processed by the Partner for the purpose of sending newsletters. Therefore, the User will receive a periodic newsletter from the Partner that will contain information in relation to news and promotions on the Website and / or initiatives organised by the Partner.
In case of consent, the User may at any time withdraw the same, submitting a request to the Data Controller as indicated in paragraph 6 below.
The User can also easily object to receiving further promotional material by clicking on the withdrawal of consent link, which is provided in each email containing the newsletter. After withdrawing consent, the User shall receive an email from the Partner confirming the withdrawal of consent.
4. Data processing procedures and retention times
The Data Controllers shall process the personal data of Users using manual and electronic instruments, with logics which are strictly related to the aforementioned purposes, in a way which guarantees the security and confidentiality of such data.
The personal data of the Users shall be retained for the time strictly necessary to carry out the primary purposes described in paragraph 1 above, or however as necessary for the protection in civil law of the interests of both the Users and Triboo.
In the cases referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 above, the personal data of Users shall be retained for the time strictly necessary to carry out the purposes described therein and, in any case, for no more than twenty-four (24) months[1].
5. Disclosure and dissemination of data
The personal data of the Users may be disclosed to the employees and / or collaborators of the Data Controllers in charge of managing the Website and all aspects of the delivery of Services. Such subjects, who have been duly informed by the Data Controllers under art. 29 of the Regulation, will process the User's data exclusively for the purposes indicated in this privacy notice and in compliance with the provisions of the Data Protection Law.
The personal data of Users may also be disclosed to third parties who may process personal data on behalf of the Data Controllers as "External Data Processors", such as, for example, IT and logistic service providers functional to the operations of the Website and/or the Services, outsourcing or cloud computing service providers, professionals and consultants.
Users have the right to obtain a list of any data processors appointed respectively by each Data Controller, submitting a request to the relative Data Controller as indicated in paragraph 6 below.
Furthermore, the personal data of the Users may be disclosed by Triboo, to the extent where the same is necessary and essential in order to execute the contractual obligations, to third parties who are independent data controllers, such as providers of payment services and logistics services necessary for delivery of the goods sold through the Website. These autonomous Data Controllers shall process the User's data exclusively for the purpose of fulfilling the processing of the orders relating to the Services in a correct manner.
- By sending a registered letter with advice of receipt to the registered office of the Data Controllers
for Triboo: Viale Sarca 336 Edificio 16, 20126 Milan
for the Partner: Lardini S.p.A., Via Achille Grandi n. 15/A, 60024 - Filottrano (AN)
- By sending an email to the address below
for the Partner: support@lardini.it
- By sending a fax to no.
for Triboo: 02/64741491
for the Partner: 39 071 722 0925
Triboo shall proceed to comply with the requests of Users relating to the processing referred to in paragraph 1, while the Partner shall proceed to comply with the requests of Users relating to the processing referred to in paragraph 2.
In accordance with the Data Protection Law, the Data Controller hereby declares that Users are entitled to obtain information (i) on the origin of the personal data; (ii) the purpose and processing methods; (iii) the logic used in the case where the data is processed using electronic equipment; (iv) the personal data of the Data Controller and data processors; (v) the persons in charge and the subjects or categories of subjects to whom the personal data may be disclosed or who may become aware of such data.
Users are always entitled to request:
a) access, updating, rectification or, where interested therein, integration of the data;
b) (where applicable) the right to data portability (right to receive all personal data concerning them in a structured format, commonly used and readable by automatic devices), the right to request restriction of processing of personal data and the right to be forgotten);
i) partially or completely, for legitimate reasons, to the processing of personal data, despite them being relevant to the purpose of the collection;
ii) partially or completely oppose the processing of your personal data for the distribution of advertising materials or direct sales or for market research or business communication;
iii) where personal data are processed for direct marketing purposes, the data subject shall have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning him or her for such marketing, which includes profiling to the extent that it is related to such direct marketing.
d) if they believe that the processing that concerns them violates the Regulation, the right to lodge a complaint with a Supervisory Authority (in the Member State in which they usually reside, in the one in which they work or in the one in which the alleged violation has occurred). The Italian Supervisory Authority is the Data Protection Supervisor, with headquarters in Piazza di Monte Citorio no.121, 00186 - Rome (http:www.garanteprivacy.it/).
[1]As required by the General Provisions of the Data Protection Supervisor called the “Fidelity card' and guarantees for consumers. The Data Protection Supervisor’s regulations for the loyalty programmes dated 24 February 2005.
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After a Weakening at the Ballot Box AB5 Supporters Get Win in Court
by Larson & Gaston, LLP | Dec 1, 2020 | Employment Litigation
Supporters of AB5 saw a huge defeat on Election Day with the passage of Proposition 22, which allows companies like Uber and Lyft to once again operate with its workers classified as independent contractors rather than as employers, as AB5 had required. However, AB5...
Uber and Lyft’s California Operations in Limbo with Continuing AB5 Challenges
by Larson & Gaston, LLP | Sep 1, 2020 | Employment Litigation
Since AB5 came into effect in California the government has used multiple avenues to enforce the new law. This has put a target on Uber and Lyft in particular, as two of the biggest companies impacted by the law, and the ones that were also the main target of its...
California Continues Fight Against Classification of Workers by Uber and Lyft
by Larson & Gaston, LLP | Aug 15, 2020 | Business Litigation, Employment Litigation
Since California’s passage of AB5, several lawsuits have arisen that challenge the law, with others testing its limits and impact. More recently, California has begun its attempts to enforce the law by targeting Uber and Lyft. In May, California Attorney General,...
When Your Employee is Injured at Work
by Larson & Gaston, LLP | May 5, 2020 | Business Issues, Employment Litigation, Uncategorized
Transportation is one of the most injury-prone professions. As an employer in the transportation industry, you need to know what to do when these claims arise. Even when you are diligent in enforcing safety regulations for your drivers and other staff, accidents can...
Larson & Gaston Picks Up Two Appellate Victories
by Larson & Gaston, LLP | Apr 26, 2020 | Announcements, Employment Litigation
In April 2020, lawyers at Larson & Gaston received a pair of favorable decisions in cases pending before the California Court of Appeal and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. On April 7, 2020, the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate...
Lyft and Uber Plaintiffs Begin Using COVID-19 to Support Their Arguments
by Larson & Gaston, LLP | Apr 15, 2020 | Employment Litigation
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic almost every aspect of life has changed, but unfortunately for Uber and Lyft one thing that’s remaining the same is their continued legal trouble in California. According to Rideshare Drivers United, an advocacy group, two-thousand...
COVID-19 Pandemic: Employee’s paid sick leave and supporting documentation
by Gloria Medel | Mar 30, 2020 | Business Issues, Employment Litigation
Employers are at different stages of dealing with the COVID-19 crisis. Here we attempt to summarize some of the information about new laws and administrative guidance issued in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Some of this information will not apply to all...
How startups can avoid asking illegal interview questions
by Larson & Gaston, LLP | Mar 7, 2020 | Employment Litigation
Entrepreneurs understand the time, resources and sweat equity it takes to start a business. Of course, one of the biggest obstacles they have to overcome is finding, hiring and maintaining the right people. Startup owners often have a hard time with this. That's...
Could California’s AB5 Go National?
by Larson & Gaston, LLP | Feb 15, 2020 | Employment Litigation
As discussed previously on this blog, California’s AB5 is already rewriting employment law across a variety of sectors in California. Now the United States House of Representatives looks like it wants to use AB5 as a model for federal legislation. The House of...
California Supreme Court Takes Up Key Dynamex Retroactivity Question
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See Update. As discussed previously on this blog, the question of whether Dynamex applies retroactively is a fascinating one that will have significant ramifications on all industries using independent contractors. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal initially...
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One of LeRoy’s first forays into art was creating posters for local merchants at a young age to advertise their store sales. Later, as an established artist, he often made posters to commemorate and promote special sporting and cultural events. Neiman’s posters remain a tribute to his vibrant work and life.
Through his global travels, LeRoy encountered and became fascinated with the majestic, exotic animal kingdom. His most visited creatures, including big cats, elephants, and horses, reflect his joie de vivre and ferocious confidence. Many of these pieces were inspired by trips through the sweeping plains of Africa, where Neiman determined to record the safari as art.
This artwork is also available as a limited edition serigraph.
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Artist’s proofs are prints outside of the numbered edition that are made expressly for the Artist’s collection. Printer’s proofs are usually prints in excess of the edition, but of similar quality set aside for the printers of the edition.
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Not every Neiman image was printed in multiple media. The items on this website represent what we have from Neiman’s collection. If you have questions about whether we have something, please contact us.
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Lithographs are prints produced by a method of using etched metal plates and ink.
What does it mean if something is plate signed versus hand signed?
A plate signature means that the Artist’s signature was part of the original overall image produced as a print or poster. Hand signed signatures were done individually by the Artist after the prints or posters were completed. Usually the signatures on posters are in permanent ink, while the prints are hand signed in pencil.
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A piece that is numbered has a unique number assigned to it within the edition at the time of signing. Numbers could be in the regular edition like 9/100 or in the Artists Proof edition like AP9/10. Numbers vary from edition to edition.
What does limited edition mean?
A limited edition print means there is a precise number of pieces made and there are none in existence besides what is in the run. The plates or screens used to create the print are destroyed to ensure that the size of the edition does not change.
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President Trump, First Lady release second White House Christmas greeting
Emily Jacobs
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump wished their fellow Americans a merry Christmas in a second holiday greeting released by the White House Friday.
In the statement, the first couple acknowledged that this Christmas “might look different than in years past,” but encouraged all to view the time as an opportunity to “show our heartfelt gratitude.”
“In this season of peace, we cherish the warmth, generosity, and faith that breathe life into our holiday gatherings. The love we share with our family and friends fills our hearts with joy, just as the story of Christ’s birth inspires people all over the world,” the statement read, going on to express appreciation for “our sacred right to worship freely.”
The holiday greeting thanks the nation’s men and women in uniform, as well as their families.
“To military families who are unable to celebrate Christmas together this year, our Nation humbly thanks you for your service and sacrifice. We are forever indebted to those who courageously serve our country in uniform — and those who walk alongside them.”
“We also thank our Nation’s first responders, law enforcement officers, and frontline medical professionals who work tirelessly to serve and protect our communities,” the statement continued, “Your daily contributions are an example of the selfless love of God and remind us of the noble principles we strive to live by, especially during this special time of year.”
The message closes with the two wishing every American “a very merry Christmas and a peaceful and prosperous New Year.”
The first family is spending their Christmas at their Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., where the commander-in-chief took in a morning of golf Friday at his Trump International Golf Course.
It’s unclear when the president will return to the White House, although it’s expected he may arrive back in Washington as soon as New Year’s Day.
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4th Video Catches Planned Parenthood VP Discussing How to Break the Law to Sell Aborted Babies
Steven Ertelt Jul 30, 2015 | 9:45AM Washington, DC
After three shocking videos caught Planned Parenthood doctors discussing and arranging the sale of body parts of aborted babies, a fourth video has been released today catching a Planned Parenthood vice president discussing how to break or get around the law to sell aborted babies.
New undercover footage shows Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains’ Vice President and Medical Director, Dr. Savita Ginde, negotiating a fetal body parts deal, agreeing multiple times to illicit pricing per body part harvested, and suggesting ways to avoid legal consequences.
In the video, actors posing as representatives from a human biologics company meet with Ginde at the abortion-clinic headquarters of PPRM in Denver to discuss a potential partnership to harvest fetal organs. When the actors request intact fetal specimens, Ginde reveals that in PPRM’s abortion practice, “Sometimes, if we get, if someone delivers before we get to see them for a procedure, then we are intact.”
“We’d have to do a little bit of training with the providers or something to make sure that they don’t crush” fetal organs during 2nd trimester abortions, says Ginde, brainstorming ways to ensure the abortion doctors at PPRM provide usable fetal organs.
When the buyers ask Ginde if “compensation could be specific to the specimen?” Ginde agrees, “Okay.” Later on in the abortion clinic’s pathological laboratory, standing over an aborted fetus, Ginde responds to the buyer’s suggestion of paying per body part harvested, rather than a standard flat fee for the entire case: “I think a per-item thing works a little better, just because we can see how much we can get out of it.”
Ginde also suggests ways for Planned Parenthood to cover-up its criminal and public relations liability for the sale of aborted body parts. “Putting it under ‘research’ gives us a little bit of an overhang over the whole thing,” Ginde remarks. “If you have someone in a really anti state who’s going to be doing this for you, they’re probably going to get caught.”
Ginde implies that PPRM’s lawyer, Kevin Paul, is helping the affiliate skirt the fetal tissue law: “He’s got it figured out that he knows that even if, because we talked to him in the beginning, you know, we were like, ‘We don’t want to get called on,’ you know, ‘selling fetal parts across states.’” The buyers ask, “And you feel confident that they’re building those layers?” to which Ginde replies, “I’m confident that our Legal will make sure we’re not put in that situation.”
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As the buyers and Planned Parenthood workers identify body parts from last fetus in the path lab, a Planned Parenthood medical assistant announces: “Another boy!”
The videos show Planned Parenthood is potentially breaking federal laws.
Since PPRM does not use digoxin or other feticide in its 2nd trimester procedures, any intact deliveries before an abortion are potentially born-alive infants under federal law (1 USC 8). The sale or purchase of human fetal tissue is a federal felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $500,000 (42 U.S.C. 289g-2). Federal law also requires that no alteration in the timing or method of abortion be done for the purposes of fetal tissue collection (42 U.S.C. 289g-1).
The video is the latest by The Center for Medical Progress documenting Planned Parenthood’s sale of aborted fetal parts. Project Lead David Daleiden talked about this latest video: “Elected officials need to listen to the public outcry for an immediate moratorium on Planned Parenthood’s taxpayer funding while the 10 state investigations and 3 Congressional committees determine the full extent of Planned Parenthood’s sale of baby parts.”
Daleiden continues, “Planned Parenthood’s recent call for the NIH to convene an expert panel to ‘study’ fetal experimentation is absurd after suggestions from Planned Parenthood’s Dr. Ginde that ‘research’ can be used as a catch-all to cover-up baby parts sales. The biggest problem is bad actors like Planned Parenthood who hold themselves above the law in order to harvest and make money off of aborted fetal brains, hearts, and livers.”
Americans United for Life president Charmaine Yoest told LifeNews that Ginde notes that less than 10% of their aborted babies are intact.
“That’s not what we go for,” says Ginde.
Yoest says it’s noteworthy that Ginde says that she has to talk to “Deb,” who is Dr. Deborah Nucatola, the Senior Director of Medical Services for Planned Parenthood, the doctor featured in the first-released video.
“This comment highlights Nucatola’s knowledge and involvement with Planned Parenthood’s abortion profiteering and the systemic corruption of the organization. Congressman Fred Upton, the Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee has asked Dr. Nucatola to brief the Committee and respond to questions about Planned Parenthood’s involvement in the sale of organs from aborted infants. Planned Parenthood has responded that they will not make Dr. Nucatola available prior to the July 31st deadline,” she said.
“We’ve now seen three different Planned Parenthood doctors involved in abortion profiteering. Cecile Richards and her allies in Congress and the Obama Administration continue to deny, dodge and distract in order to avoid addressing the brutal reality these videos have revealed. The American people are demanding a response,” said Yoest. “The nation’s number one abortion federation has received billions of tax dollars over the years, and now is the time to pass the No Taxpayer Funding of Abortion Act.”
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains (PPRM) is a wealthy, multi-state Planned Parenthood affiliate that does over 10,000 abortions per year. PPRM has a contract to supply aborted fetal tissue to Colorado State University in Fort Collins.
As LifeNews reported, the first video of undercover footage shows Planned Parenthood Federation of America’s Senior Director of Medical Services, Dr. Deborah Nucatola, describing how Planned Parenthood sells the body parts of aborted unborn children and admitting she uses partial-birth abortions to supply intact body parts.
In the second video, Planned Parenthood doctor Maru Gatter discusses the pricing of aborted baby body parts — telling the biotech company officials that the prices for such things as a baby’s liver, head or heart are negotiable. She also tells the officials that she could talk with the Planned Parenthood abortion practitioners to potentially alter the abortion procedure to kill the baby in a way that would best preserve those body parts after the unborn child is killed in the abortion.
A third video caught Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains’ Vice President and Medical Director, Dr. Savita Ginde, discussing selling aborted baby parts and dissecting aborted babies.
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KING OF FRUITS
After having given the question of fruits twenty years of study and research not only by personal use but also by the direction and treatment of patients, I have arrived at the conclusion that the orange is king of all fruits. Very few would believe the length of time an individual can live and perform the hardest kind of work, both mental and physical, using absolutely nothing but oranges for food. Another very important thing: a sick person living exclusively on an orange diet, is not only getting all the nourishment that the body requires, but the orange will neutralize the acid in the system.
Hilton Hotema - Man’s Higher Consciousness first published 1952
Oranges have been called a “perfect food” and contain an amazing array of healing vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. They are high in vitamin C, vitamin A, B-complex vitamins, folate, beta carotene, lutein, and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, iron, and potassium. Oranges have been known to help prevent cancer, lower high blood pressure, fight off viral infections, relieve constipation, prevent kidney stones and macular degeneration. Oranges contain a significant amount of glutathione which is critical for healthy eye and lung function. Oranges are very good for respiratory problems such as asthma or bronchitis and cardiovascular issues such as hypertension and COPD. (Medical Medium)
May it be told again and again. May it be an inspiration to thousands of suffering human beings, that they may be tempted to partake freely of this golden fruit whose substance has imbibed so freely of the life-giving properties of the sun that even the color of its skin bespeaks the gold that lies within.
(Correct Eating 1931 - from Hilton Hotema - Man’s Higher Consciousness first published 1952)
Oranges, mandarins, pomelos, blood oranges, tangerines, meyer lemons, grapefruit, kumquat, clementine…all these juicy citrus fruits abound in winter at my local grocery.
So while citrus isn’t normally my top pick in terms of fruit, it has become so recently, for sure. There is something magical in partaking in the abundance of what’s in season, picked at optimum ripeness, radiating Light and Life.
So what is it about citrus that is calling to me?
Rather a perfect fruit for winter, resembling the Sun itself, citrus contains immune boosting and anti-depressant properties.
Since a dysregulation of the neuroendocrine and immune function is thought to be associated with psychosomatic or psychiatric disorders an attempt was made to restore their mental health by stimulation of one of the sensory systems. Fragrance (citrus was our choice) which comforts through stimulation of the olfactory system was applied to depressive patients. It was given to 12 depressive subjects and the results indicated that the doses of antidepressants necessary for the treatment of depression could be markedly reduced. The treatment with citrus fragrance normalized neuroendocrine hormone levels and immune function and was rather more effective than antidepressants.
(https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8646568)
In this long-term study of 82,643 women, age 36 to 80, doctors measured total flavonoids in the diet every two to four years, and chances for depression. Citrus flavonoids are found in the juice, skin and pulp of citrus fruits.
Women who consumed the most flavanols, flavones, and flavanones were 7 to 10 percent less likely to develop depression over the course of the study, with those at least age 65 at the start of the study showing the greatest benefit. Those who got two or more servings per day of citrus fruit or juice were 18 percent less likely to develop depression compared to women who got less than one serving per week. Flavones and proanthocyanidins were most effective in lowering chances for depression, doctors said.
(American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
A Japanese study showed that smelling citrus for 10 minutes helped to boost participants’ moods for up to 30 minutes. The results, which were featured in an alternative medicine journal, showed:
“Inhalation of the aromatic yuzu oil significantly decreased total mood disturbance, a global measure of affective state, as well as four subscores of emotional symptoms (tension–anxiety, depression–dejection, anger–hostility, and confusion), as long as 30 minutes after the olfactory stimulation.”
Yuzu, the East Asian citrus fruit used in the study, looks like yellow tangerine, and has a taste and scent similar to that of a grapefruit mixed with orange.
Researchers used participants’ saliva to test their stress levels before and after smelling the yuzu oil, and found that women who had smelled the oil for 10 minutes had reduced levels of the chemical that we release when stressed about things like public speaking or taking a test–and that the results stuck around for up to a half-hour.
An Ancient Fruit
Oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes are all hybrids, mixed and matched from 10 "wild" citrus species descended from a single Asian ancestor some eight million years ago, scientists said Wednesday.
A global team of scientists sequenced the genomes of 60 citrus varieties to draw up a family tree going to the very root of one of the world's best-loved fruit groups.
They traced the mother of all citrus to the southeastern foothills of the Himalayas in the late Miocene period, study co-author Guohong Wu of the US Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute told AFP.
That specimen, he said, likely resembled a present-day, inedible "papeda"—a bitter, sour fruit.
From this source emerged 10 wild or "natural" species—including the pummelo, wild mandarin, and a type of kumquat.
Some of the ten are extinct.
"All other citrus types, including the economically important cultivars (oranges, grapefruits, lemons, limes) are hybrids derived from two or more of the... 10 pure species," Wu said by email.
They spread rapidly throughout southeastern Asia during an ancient era of climatic change that resulted in a weakening of summer monsoons, the team found.
The new gene analysis, added Wu, provided the first full picture of the origin, dispersal and timing of ancestral citrus diversification, long considered controversial.
"This comparative genomic approach offers an unambiguous solution to the century-old chaotic status of citrus taxonomy," Wu said.
"Understanding the diversity and relationship among citrus fruits is the first step toward breeding desirable and disease-resistant citrus fruits."
The study is published in Nature. (Guohong Albert Wu et al. Genomics of the origin and evolution of Citrus, Nature (2018)
The Citrus Family Tree - Almost all existing citrus fruits grown today are hybrids, all descended from those three original fruits. The meyer lemon is a hybrid of a citron and a mandarin/pomelo hybrid (so, it includes the genetic lines of all three ancient fruits). The sour orange (citrus aurantium) has the mandarin orange and pomelo as parents, while the sweet orange (citrus sinensis) has the mandarin orange as a parent and the pomelo as a grandparent. Sometimes the citrus family tree can get a bit confusing. If you're looking for a tiny, sweet, easy-peeling orange, you might ask for clementines, tangerines, or satsumas, which are all mandarins.
The Energy of Citrus
I can tell you from my own personal experience that when I fasted for six months on organic navel oranges, I never felt better and more in tune with
God and nature. Always trust nature, God and your inner intuition to know the truth. (Dr. Morse)
Citrus, and especially the tangerine and orange colored varieties, relate to Swadisthana Chakra. Translated as “One’s Own Abode,” the sacral energy center represents creativity, sexuality, and life force energy. Swadisthana chakra is related to the womb, the kidneys, and bladder. Consuming the bright tangerine orange colors found in citrus activates and strengthens your reproductive organs, enhances creativity, and gives life more “juiciness” and joy.
Citrus Detox
Citrus is an excellent choice for mono-fruit fasting. If you are fasting in winter I recommend a short three day fast interspersed with a high fruit, raw vegan diet. You could also do one day fasts weekly in tandem with your high fruit, raw vegan diet. If you are on are on a more serious healing journey that requires faster results you can increase the length frequency of the citrus fast. Fasting on oranges alone, or mandarins, tangerines is one option - as well the Master Fast with only lemon water is extremely powerful. You can also add lemon juice to a mono-grape fast to increase the intensity. Many people have excellent results with achieving kidney filtration through a mono-grape fast with added lemon juice.
Lemons are a powerful healing fruit that contain phenomenal antibiotic, antiseptic, and anti-cancer properties. Lemons are rich in vitamins C and B-complex and minerals such as iron, calcium, magnesium, silicon, copper, and potassium. They are considered to be a wonderful tonic and can help to cleanse and detoxify the entire body. Although lemons have an acidic taste they actually have a very strong alkaline reaction on the body and can help to alkalize blood, cells, lymph, organs, and tissues. Lemons are known to help destroy putrefactive bacteria in the mouth and intestines which can help alleviate flatulence, indigestion, and constipation. Lemons contain a compound called limonene which is used to dissolve gallstones and kidney stones and can help to fight oral, lung, skin, breast, stomach, and colon cancer. Lemons are also rich in bioflavonoids which can significantly boost the immune system and reduce inflammation in the body. Lemon juice is known to be particularly beneficial for colds, coughs, sore throats, hiccups, ear infections, fevers, arthritis, heart disease, COPD, atherosclerosis, diabetes, high cholesterol, autoimmune disorders, stroke, and cancer. (Anthony William)
Citrus Notes
Citrus combines well together, and with other acid fruits (remember, “acid” fruit produces alkaline ash, so it is considered an alkaline food) like Pineapple. Citrus does not combine well with sweet fruits, or with other food. I generally eat citrus in the morning and transition to other foods in the afternoon and evening. One exception would be lemon juice – lemon juice combines well with most other foods.
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Charity rescue ship with 265 migrants anchors off Italy
Migrants from Eritrea, Egypt, Syria and Sudan, rest on board the Spanish NGO Open Arms vessel after having been rescued in the Mediterranean sea, about 110 miles north of Libya, on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Joan Mateu)
ROME (AP) — Italy allowed a Spanish-flagged charity ship with 265 rescued migrants aboard to anchor off Sicily on Monday.
The Open Arms vessel had brought the migrants safely aboard in separate rescues last week in the central Mediterranean. Port officials in Porto Empedocle, Sicily, said rough seas Monday evening were for the time being delaying the transfer of minors, reported to number 50, to a shelter on land after they tested negative for the coronavirus.
The remaining adults were expected to be transferred to a ferry chartered by Italy earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic so the migrants can do two weeks of quarantine as others rescued at sea have done.
Open Arms said 96 of those rescued had been adrift two days in a wooden boat without life vests in international waters. It said the passengers, most of them from Eritrea, included two women and 17 minors and were suffering from hypothermia when rescued.
In an earlier, separate operation, Open Arms had taken aboard 169 migrants, who had departed Libyan shores, where many human traffickers are based.
Traffickers launch unseaworthy dinghies or fishing boats, crowded with migrants who have paid them in hopes of reaching Europe so they can seek asylum. Many of the hundreds of thousands of migrants who have been rescued at sea in recent years are fleeing poverty and eventually are denied asylum by European Union countries.
Italy is trying to get fellow EU nations to take in many of the migrants who are brought ashore after rescue since many of the passengers are aiming to get to northern Europe where relatives or jobs await them.
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The ICO’s new subject access guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office has published detailed guidance on how organisations should deal with subject access requests (SARs) “effectively and efficiently”. Ibrahim Hasan looks at the key points.
GDPR has introduced some new Data Subject rights including the right to erasure and data portability. The familiar right of Subject Access though still remains albeit with some additional obligations. This month the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published its long awaited right of access detailed guidance following a consultation exercise in December. The guidance provides some much needed clarification on key subject access issues Data Controllers have been grappling with since May 2018.
Reasonable Searches
Sometimes Data Subjects make subject access requests with the aim of creating maximum work for the recipient. “I want to see all the documents you hold which have my name in them, including emails” is a common one. How much effort has to be made when searching for such information? The new guidance states that Controllers should make reasonable efforts to find and retrieve the requested information. However, they are “not required to conduct searches that would be unreasonable or disproportionate to the importance of providing access to the information.” Factors to consider when determining whether searches may be unreasonable or disproportionate are:
the circumstances of the request;
any difficulties involved in finding the information; and
the fundamental nature of the right of access.
Thus there is no obligation to make every possible effort to find all instances of personal data on the Data Controller’s systems. However, the burden of proof is on Controllers to be able to justify why a search is unreasonable or disproportionate.
Stopping the Clock
Data Controllers have one month to respond to a subject access request. Normally this period starts from the day the request is received. Previously the ICO guidance stated that the day after receipt counted as ‘day one’. They revised their position last year following a Court of Justice (CJEU) ruling.
Data Controllers can ask the Data Subject to clarify their request, if it is unclear what they want, but this often leaves little time to meet the one month deadline. Having considered consultation responses, the ICO’s position now is that where a request requires clarification, in certain circumstances, the clock can be stopped whilst Controllers are waiting for clarification.
Manifestly Unfounded and Excessive
Article 12(5) of GDPR allows Data Controllers to refuse a Data Subject request or charge a fee where it is “manifestly unfounded or excessive.” The burden of proving this is on the Controllers whose staff often struggle with these concepts. The ICO has now provided additional guidance on these terms.
A request may be manifestly unfounded if:
The individual clearly has no intention to exercise their right of access; or
The request is malicious in intent and is being used to harass an organisation with no real purpose other than to cause disruption. For example, the individual: explicitly states, in the request itself or in other communications, that they intend to cause disruption; makes unsubstantiated accusations against you or specific employees which are clearly prompted by malice; targets a particular employee against whom they have some personal grudge; or systematically sends different requests to the Controller as part of a campaign, e.g. once a week, with the intention of causing disruption.
To determine whether a request is manifestly excessive Data Controllers need to consider whether it is clearly or obviously unreasonable. They should base this on whether the request is proportionate when balanced with the burden or costs involved in dealing with the request. This will mean taking into account all the circumstances of the request, including:
the nature of the requested information;
the context of the request, and the relationship between the Controller and the individual;
whether a refusal to provide the information or even acknowledge if the Controller holds it may cause substantive damage to the individual;
the Controller’s available resources;
whether the request largely repeats previous requests and a reasonable interval hasn’t elapsed; or
whether it overlaps with other requests (although if it relates to a completely separate set of information it is unlikely to be excessive).
The Fee
What can be included when charging a fee for manifestly unfounded or excessive requests? The new guidance says Data Controllers can take into account the administrative costs of:
assessing whether or not they are processing the information;
locating, retrieving and extracting the information;
providing a copy of the information; and
communicating the response to the individual
A reasonable fee may include the costs of:
photocopying, printing, postage and any other costs involved in transferring the information to the individual;
equipment and supplies (e.g. discs, envelopes or USB devices)
Staff time can also be included in the above based on the estimated time it will take staff to comply with the specific request, charged at a reasonable hourly rate. In the absence of relevant regulations under the Data Protection Act 2018, the ICO encourages Data Controllers to publish their criteria for charging a fee and how they calculate it.
Finally, the new ICO guidance emphasises the importance of preparation particularity the need to have:
Training for employees to enable them to recognise subject access requests;
Specific people appointed to deal with requests;
Policies and procedures; and
Technical systems in place to assist with the retrieval of requested information.
Ibrahim Hasan is a solicitor and director of Act Now Training. He can be contacted This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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London Pass Benefits: 15% off London Helicopter Tour with The London Pass
For an exciting, once in a lifetime experience, fly with The London Helicopter and enjoy breathtaking views of some of the world’s most famous landmarks including; Buckingham Palace, Tower of London & The Shard.
The only helicopter company to fly from central London, with a range of flexible booking options. London Pass holders can save 15% on one of the three routes: London Buzz, London Sights and London Max to tailor make their own airborne experience.
London Buzz:
Duration: 10 minutes of flight time. Normal Price: from £200 per person on a shared flight, £1,000 for private use of our helicopter (one to six people)
London Sights:
London Max:
Duration: 30 minutes of flight time. Normal Price: £2,000 for private use of our helicopter (one - six people)
London Pass holders get an exclusive special offer of 15% off their London Helicopter Tour experience. Timings will vary depending on other bookings and flight chosen. We can currently only operate within daylight hours.
Please note: all tours depart from Battersea Heliport
No tours: 31st December
see the: full list of attractions included
"We found that the things we wanted to see in London were covered by the London Pass. We heard of the London Pass when we were arranging our BritRail Pass and we investigated how much it would cost to see everything we wanted. We found the convenience of the pass and the cost far outweighed just showing up at the venues and lining up for tickets. We even went to a few venues we didn't have on our "must see" list. Great value...would purchase again & recommend it to others."
Les from UK
Visiting London Helicopter Tour
London Helicopter Tour Battersea Heliport, The POD Building, Bridges Court, London, SW11 3BE
24 – 26 & 31 December & 1 January, 21 June, 8, 16 - 18 July
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Posts Articles Immigration
Bernie Sanders: 'Deporting Dreamers Will Stain America Forever'
Corey Stallings
The argument over what to do about the so-called Dreamers is clogging up all news feeds at the moment. Conservatives are willing to pass legislation for Dreamers so long as we beef up our border security in the process. Which sounds like a pretty fair compromise. But, the left wants Dreamers to stay and the border to remain wide open. So their friends and family can come over too and vote Democrat "enrich America."
Commie garden gnome, Bernie Sanders, warned deporting the Dreamers would stain America. Forever and ever.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Sunday that the United States would never recover from the “stain” of deporting young immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children, who are often called "Dreamers."
During a Sunday show interview, Sanders said their deportations would be “one of the ugliest stains” in American history.
“If we allow Trump to get away with what he did, and that is repeal the executive order on DACA, and if these 800,000 people, young people, are subjected to deportation, this will be one of the ugliest stains in the history of the United States,” Sanders told CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Should the U.S. deport the immigrants, Sanders said the country will “never recover.”
You've gotta love the irony of a socialist talking about stains from which countries will never recover. Tell that to the people in Venezuela, who are feasting on zoo animals and stoning cows to death to stay alive right now. But, I suppose the excuse is their brand of socialism wasn't "democratic" enough.
Socialist douchenozzles like Bernie can go around wrecking everything they touch and everything is hunky dory. But if we enforce our perfectly sensible immigration laws and give the Dreamers an all-expenses-paid bus ride back to their lawful place of residence? Somehow we're the bad guys.
Frankly Bern, the only stain on America is you.
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DAGENHAM TICKETS NOW ON GENERAL SALE
Selling arrangements and prices for Tuesday trip to Essex
Dagenham & Redbridge v Luton Town
Sky Bet League 2
Tuesday 14th April 2015, kick-off 7.45pm
We have been given an allocation of 1,414 tickets, for this match including 1,206 in the Traditional Builders Stand and 208 in the B&D Family Stand. The family stand tickets are only available to supporters who book adult, concession and youth tickets together.
Selling arrangements:
Tickets are now on general sale over the phone and in person. They will remain on sale, subject to availability, until Tuesday 14th April at 2pm.
Prices in the Traditional Builders Stand: £21 adults, £15 seniors over-65, £12 under-17s, free for under-10s with a full-paying adult.
Prices in the B&D Family Stand: £18 adults, £13 seniors over-65, £8 under-17s, £2 under-10s.
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Samsung to Produce A9 Chips for Apple's Next-Generation Devices
Wednesday February 4, 2015 11:42 am PST by Juli Clover
Longtime Apple rival and supplier Samsung will be responsible for manufacturing the A9 chips for Apple's next-generation iPhone and iPad, Re/code confirmed today. Over the past several months, there's been a lot of confusion over whether Samsung or Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) would produce Apple's A9 chips, but recent rumors suggest that Samsung's technological advances have put it ahead of TSMC.
Apple signed a chip production deal with TSMC back in 2013 with the hopes of diversifying its supply chain sources and reducing its reliance on Samsung because of ongoing legal battles, but it has been unable to break away from Samsung for its A-series processors. Both TSMC and Samsung produced 20-nanometer A8 and A8X processors for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in 2014, though TSMC handled the bulk of the orders.
20-nanometer A8 chip in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, via Chipworks
At a time when Samsung's mobile division is seeing profit loss due to flagging sales, the company's semiconductor business has helped to balance out some of the losses with continued growth. During the last quarter, Samsung's chip division earned 2.7 trillion won, making supplier relationships like the one that it has with Apple highly important to the company.
Samsung is reportedly already manufacturing A9 chips for Apple, built on its 14-nanometer chip process that has outpaced TSMC's production capabilities. As detailed by Re/code, the 14-nanometer process will result in smaller chips that use less power.
That's because Samsung holds a technological edge over TSMC when it comes to the latest manufacturing process. Samsung has managed to shrink the size of the transistors on its chips to 14 nanometers -- effectively packing more processing power into a smaller space and consuming less power. TSMC is still at 20 nanometers.
Samsung has not confirmed that it is producing chips for Apple, but Samsung semiconductor president Dr. Kinam Kim said in October that Samsung is expecting chip profits to grow over the coming year thanks to demand for its 14-nanometer chips.
Little is known about Apple's next-generation iPhone, but based on past releases and upgrade cycles, the new smartphones will use A9 chips and may feature updates to the camera. Rumors have also suggested that Apple may be planning to incorporate an A9 chip into its "iPad Pro," which may debut in the second or third quarter of 2015, and the A9 in some form will undoubtedly also make an appearance in 2015 iPad Air/mini upgrades.
Tags: Samsung, TSMC, A9
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kolax
Good stuff. Samsung's chip production is top notch.
ArcaneDevice
And so far, there have been little to no comments of the sort. I always find posts like this to be very oddball. This is an Apple enthusiasts board. It's to be expected, and no doubt Apple gets tons of hatred from the Samsung enthusiasts boards. You sound like you're a Samsung supporter saying this. :rolleyes:
Except Apple users used to be held to a higher standard of intelligence. That apparently has slipped significantly over the past decade.
Stories like this serve to remind all those idiots that post "Samsung sucks" and "Samsung just steal from Apple" whenever Samsung announce a new phone, that Samsung is actually a massive collection of engineering and technology divisions with areas of expertise that Apple cannot match. Hard to criticize a story reminding users that it's components are integral to Apple on many levels.
Maybe you need reminding as well. You can actually respect what Samsung manufacture without being labelled a pariah "Samsung Supporter" and also like Apple products too.
Shocking concept I know.
keysofanxiety
A9 chip is going to be an absolute beast. The power Apple is getting out of this, with the combination of hardware and software, is pretty staggering -- especially considering the benchmarks are competitive with Android devices running at twice the clockspeed and twice the number of cores.
Apple are definitely in this for the long run. If they continue pushing the hardware it's going to substantially pay off in 5 years.
danakin
Your post is far too sensible for a substantial % of people who frequent this board.
I'll never understand the fanatical; almost religious, devotion some have for these companies - not just Apple but Samsung, HTC, Sony, etc. As tech. consumers we should celebrate successes from wherever they come - NEWS FLASH: it spurs innovation!!!
A few truths:
* Each of these companies has stolen, borrowed, or copied from someone else.
* In the end, they all are vying for one thing: more profits (ROI) to satisfy shareholders.
* As public companies it's their responsibility to do that.
* Blind devotion doesn't help progress it stifles it.
Rogifan
Neither Samsung nor Apple would comment.
So basically a rumor at this point.
HobeSoundDarryl
"in 5 years"??? I believe Apple has already realized "substantial" several times over. They just had the biggest quarter of any company ever. That almost reads like the pay off is still way out there in the future. The way they're going, in 5 years, they might be ruling the world, er, I mean iWorld. ;)
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